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On April 10th, Sally Kohn submitted an article to Huffington Post titled, "Stop Hating Trump Voters." Ms. Kohn is a former contributor to Fox News and is considered a liberal political commentator. She also serves as a community organizer and CEO of the Movement Vision Lab, which is a grassroots think tank focusing on progressive ideas and … Continue reading The Brilliance of Sally Kohn
Huffington Post columnist, Jessica Luther, who is a freelance journalist, author and co-host of the feminist sports podcast, Burn It All Down, wants more women's basketball coverage. She believes increased promotion will lead to greater popularity. Ms. Luther, you could feature women's basketball daily and I still wouldn't watch. Women's basketball sucks! I'm a lifelong … Continue reading Women’s Basketball Sucks
UPDATE: 4.4.18: I've listened to a number of Black protestors who talked about the "great guy" and "decent family man" Stephon Clark was. Nobody has explained why he was running through backyards. Was he breaking in homes? Faith Linthicum, a California nurse, was fired from her job after suggesting Stephon Clark deserved to be killed by … Continue reading Shot in the Back Seven Times
Yesterday, I pointed out the gender bias in reports about teen suicide. These are tragic occurrences and represent collective failures of our society. No child, boy or girl, should suffer conditions that lead them to take their own life. Adults and leaders have an obligation to create a better world for all our children. I … Continue reading The War Against Boys
Each day I read another article about the growing challenges for girls, teen females and women in America. In the August 4, 2017 edition of TIME Health, Rachel Lewis wrote, "The suicide rate among teen girls reached a 40-year high in 2015, according to new analysis from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention." Researchers found … Continue reading Girls Commit Suicide. Who Cares About Boys?
President Roosevelt famously said, "There's nothing to fear but fear itself." To me, it seems fear is rampant in America. Parents are afraid to let their kids play outside. They lock them indoors, feed them a diet of video games and sugary snacks, and America's children are now fat and incapable of dealing with life. … Continue reading Free-Range Kids Rule the School
UPDATE 4.5.18: I originally reported Facebook provided Russian American professor Aleksandr Kogan with data on 57 million friendships between 2013 and 2015. Facebook now claims Kogan and Cambridge Analytica gained access to data from as many as 87 million Facebook users. Most people are aware something bad happened with Facebook last week. Today, Sunday, March 25th, Facebook took … Continue reading Understanding Facebook and Psychographics


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The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday threw its support behind a lawsuit accusing Harvard University of discriminating against Asian-American applicants, saying the Ivy League school’s race-based admissions process disadvantaged them.
The department, which has been investigating Harvard for potential civil rights violations, made its argument in a brief filed in federal court in Boston in a closely watched lawsuit that is set to go to trial in October.
The Justice Department argued that Harvard had failed in the lawsuit to establish that its use of race as a factor in deciding which students to offer admissions to had not resulted in it illegally discriminating against Asian-Americans.
Instead, the department said the evidence in the lawsuit by Students for Fair Admissions demonstrated that Harvard’s admissions process “significantly disadvantages” Asian-Americans compared with other racial groups.
“No American should be denied admission to school because of their race,” U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said in a statement.
Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Harvard did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that universities may use affirmative action to help minority applicants get into college. Conservatives have said such programs can hurt white people and Asian-Americans.
In 2016 the nation’s highest court rejected a high-profile challenge to a University of Texas program designed to boost the enrollment of minority students, which was brought by a white woman.
After Republican President Donald Trump took office last year, the Justice Department began investigating whether Harvard’s policies are discriminatory because they limit the acceptance of Asian-Americans.
Reporting by Nate Raymond in Boston; Editing by Dan Grebler
Fox’s John Roberts: Trump’s attack on Yovanovitch caused ‘a lot of damage’ to foreheads at the White House
On today's edition of Your World, Fox News Neil Cavuto asked White House correspondent John Roberts what he thinks the consequences will be for President Trump's apparent attempt to intimidate former Ukraine ambassador Marie Yovanovitch -- at the very moment she was testifying at the second public hearing of the House's impeachment inquiry.
"I don't know how much political damage that tweet is going to do, Neil, but certainly I think there was a lot of damage here at the White House to a collective group of foreheads as people went like this..." Roberts said, while mimicking someone smacking their forehead in frustration. "...as the President tweeted that out right in the middle of the hearing."
‘American hero’ Marie Yovanovitch gets standing ovation ‘drowning out and effectively answering’ GOP’s ‘limp objections’
'Poignant and Perfect'
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch was heralded with a standing ovation as her five-plus hours of calm and patriotic testimony ended and House Republicans tried to commandeer the last whiffs of Friday's impeachment proceedings.
Republicans demanded they be given extra time to speak as the hearing was gaveled to a close, claiming they had been disparaged and had the right to respond.
They did not.
As she stood and began to walk away, audience members in the gallery cheered, and gave Ambassador Yovanovitch a standing ovation.
‘This is not about tweets!’ GOP lawmaker deflects wildly when asked about Trump’s attacks on Yovanovitch
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) on Friday was not happy to be asked about President Donald Trump's tweets attacking former American ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch.
During a press conference that occurred after the day's impeachment hearings, Stefanik tried to make the case that nothing in Yovanovitch's testimony provided any reason to impeach the president.
She was thrown off her game, however, when a reporter asked her whether the president's tweet harmed her party's ability to send a consistent message.
"We're not here to talk about tweets but impeachable offenses!" she angrily replied. "Let me answer your question. These hearings are not about tweets. They are about impeachment of the president of United States. This is a constitutional matter."

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The studio is based around a vintage Soundcraft Delta modular desk and Sony MPX390 broadcast mixer as well a a JVC MI3000U transformer balanced mixdown desk, with Audio Developments, Golden Age Projects, Audient, RME and Focusrite Pre-amps and converters and combines both hi-tech digital and high quality analogue equipment.
We have a mixture of AKG, Beyer, Lewitt, Rode, Sennheiser, Shure and Audio Technica microphones, BSS, Ampeg and MTR DI boxes. We have several electric guitars and basses available to use, an Orange bass amp, a Sound City valve guitar amp, Marshall Valvestate, a Roland Jazz Chorus and a Pearl Export drum kit.
Our vintage equipment includes a Fostex E16 Reel To Reel Tape Multi-track, Accessit Spring Reverb and Watkins Copycat Tape Echo Machines, FX Pedals and analogue Synthesizers. Outboard compressers include vintage DBX 119 and Eela EA801’s, TC Electronic and Art Units, digital reverbs include Yamaha, Digitech and Lexicon processors.
Digital Recording is via Cubase, and for editing and CD authoring, Sony Soundforge and CD Architect. Video Editing and authoring is via Sony Vegas and DVD Architect. Monitoring is provided by PMC TB2’s, Mackie HR624’s, KEF Hi-Fi reference speakers and Beyer DT100 Headphones.
Instruments include a number of vintage bass and electric guitars: Jedson Telecaster and Gibson style bass, Vaccaro Generator X aluminium neck guitar, Arbiter / Kasuga Rickenbacker bass copy, Washburn Status 1000, Fender 6 Squier Modified bass, Teisco 100P monosynth, Behringer Model D synth (Moog copy), Behringer RD8 (TR808 copy) and Roland RD700SX fully weighted digital piano & synth.


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What training will allow fast weight loss?
As for losing excess pounds, we are looking for the fastest and most effective way to lose weight. This raises the question of whether short high intensity training is more effective in weight loss than long term cardio exercise.
Researchers at the Federal University of Goiás in Brazil have found that recent studies have shown that weight loss, HIIT training, or long cardio work effectively. Experts have published their findings in the British journal "British Journal of Sports Medicine".
Advantages of HIIT training
The results of the new study showed that short high intensity training (HIIT training) is more effective in weight loss than normal regular training. The health benefits of interval training have been studied several times in the past, and previous studies have concluded that such training can accelerate metabolism. Interval training consists of short, intensive workouts and short breaks. This type of training can be used in other forms of running, swimming, cycling or cardiovascular exercise.
36 studies were evaluated.
Aside from this benefit, many people are wondering what form of exercise is a better way to lose weight. Doctors analyzed more than 36 studies. They evaluated a total of 576 men and 522 women. Participants were all 10 to 70 years old. All subjects were trained in each study for at least 4 weeks. Some participants were spaced and other subjects exercised longer and moderate for 30-45 minutes each.
Weight loss has been improved with HIIT training.
In data analysis, scientists have found that all participants lose weight through training, whether they have completed regular interval training or long-term training. However, subjects who did HIIT training (high intensity interval training) showed a 28.5% higher weight loss. Interval training reduced the average body weight by 1.58 kg compared to an average weight loss of 1.13 kg for a moderate low intensity athlete.
HIIT education is not for everyone.
However, doctors pointed out that interval training may not be the ideal form of exercise for everyone. It is important to recognize the potential risks and limitations associated with high intensity training, scientists say. For example, this type of exercise can increase the risk of injury and cause a greater cardiovascular burden.
Sprint interval training is the most effective form of weight loss.
Studies have shown that sprint interval training is the most effective form of weight loss. It has proven to be more effective in combination with regular regular exercise. Adults aged 19 to 64 are advised to perform at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise each week, such as cycling and walking, along with at least 2 days of exercise intensity training a week. Or heavy aerobic activities such as running or tennis should be combined with two force training sessions each week for 75 minutes. (AS)


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Stora Enso Oyj and AFRY have agreed an engineering assignment for converting a decommissioned paper machine into a consumer board production line at the company’s mill in Oulu, Finland. The rapid growth of the renewable packaging sector continues due to demographic changes and overall long-term economic growth, while the increasing focus on sustainability, particularly in the consumer goods industry, is contributing to wider adoption of fibre-based packaging solutions.
Renewcell has successfully produced its first fiber material with the ADuro textile fiber preparation system from Andritz at its new site in Sundsvall, Sweden. Renewcell applies the process to produce pure dissolving pulp from 100% textile waste. The product is finally transformed by Renewcell’s customers into new garments for the circular clothing industry. The plant in Sundsvall recently reached its Commercial Operation Date (COD) on October 31, 2022.
Reducing industrial carbon dioxide emissions plays a key role in the fight against climate change. Utilization of CO2 emissions is an important means to this end. A research project coordinated by VTT examines the capture and utilisation of carbon dioxide from the forest industry and waste incineration in the manufacture of different types of plastic products. Simultaneously, process concepts will be developed to enable the commercial utilisation of carbon dioxide emissions also in other fields of industry.
Metsä Group and CollectiveCrunch, a company in the application of artificial intelligence to forestry, are jointly developing an application based on artificial intelligence, machine learning and open data for identifying and visualising storm and insect damage.
An entirely new operating method has been adopted for the wood logistics of Metsä Group’s Kemi bioproduct mill. It combines electrified rail transports, the weighing and reception of wood at wood terminals, artificial intelligence, and machine vision. “The Kemi bioproduct mill receives two thirds of the wood it uses by train. Smooth rail logistics are essential to ensure that the bioproduct mill receives the volume of wood it needs,” says Hannu Alarautalahti, SVP, Production, Metsä Forest.
CertainTeed Roofing in Oxford, North Carolina, broke ground in November on the construction of a new state-of-the-art glass mat plant. The facility will be used for the highly efficient production of glass mat, a key component in the manufacture of roofing shingles. With a total investment of $167 million, this is CertainTeed Roofing's largest investment to date in a U.S. site. The company has contracted Voith to supply the production machine as well as automation and digitalization solutions from Voith´s Papermaking 4.0 portfolio. The plant is scheduled to go into operation in 2024.
The international trade of wood pellets has increased yearly for over ten years thanks to growing demand in Europe and Asia. Although shipments in the first half of 2022 were practically unchanged from the same period in 2021, an anticipated increase in demand in Europe in the second half of the year is likely to make 2022 another record year of close to 30 million tons shipped worldwide. The most significant change is the rising demand in Asia, with Japan and South Korea having become the second and fourth largest markets in the world, respectively. The United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands, Italy, and Belgium continue to be the major import markets in Europe.
In this year's “Hot Button Report”, released on November 9, 2022, by environmental NGO Canopy, Kelheim Fibres has once again achieved a top position with a dark green/green shirt and was able to improve its overall ranking by another 1.5 points compared to the previous year. The Hot Button Report thus confirms the viscose speciality fibre manufacturer's role when it comes to conserving Ancient and Endangered Forests.
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has expanded the application of its Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) toolbox ProperTune beyond hard materials like metals to now model and design soft materials like wood, polymers and plastics. This allows companies to cut down product development time by at least 50%, decrease cost elements of product development, reduce environmentally harmful materials and design entirely new materials that perform better. This expanded use of ICME makes it fast and economically viable for the replacement of an increased number of unsustainable materials while providing improved material performance.
Global trade of softwood lumber fell about 10% in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. Most of the decline was driven by lower lumber demand in China, the US, and Germany. The slowdown in lumber consumption worldwide came at an opportune time since European countries, North America, and Asia boycotted Russian forest products after the country invaded Ukraine. As a result, Russia's lumber exports fell by over 30% y-o-y during the first six months of 2022 and are expected to fall further in the year's second half.
Viscose speciality fibres manufacturer Kelheim Fibres partners with TextileGenesisTM, an award-winning traceability platform that creates radical transparency from fibre-to-retail and ensures authenticity and provenance of sustainable textiles against generics.


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Eager for any information that can help them resolve the suspicious death of an 11-year-old girl, New Hampshire prosecutors said Thursday they've set up a reward fund.
Emotions ran high as Occupy Wall Street supporters and public officials dealt with the aftermath of protests that shut down the nation's fifth-busiest port before spiraling into chaos near the movement's downtown encampment.
The British satellite broadcaster Sky has been at the center of a bidding war between 21st Century Fox and Comcast.
Kathie Klages in 2016, when she was a gymnastics coach at Michigan State University.
Security forces escorting Taliban fighters in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, in May.
A lawyer representing eight people hurt in a 2009 explosion at a Milwaukee-area power plant says his clients have reached a $16 million settlement.
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I believe that ALL cesarean should be done in a better, more human way. To imply that making them more “natural” will result in more women picking them I think is not giving women enough credit. As you point out no matter how humanly a cesarean is done it is still major surgery with potentially life long implications.
I also believe that one of the reasons that woman choose repeat sections is that their first section was not the experience the wanted and they believe, and are often told, that a planned section is much better then a emergent one. Perhaps if the initial sections were not so trauma inducing women would be emotionally more ready to choose a vaginal birth next time.
It seems wrong to not do what ever we can to promote emotional health of the mothers and babies, and I firmly believe that every care provider should be striving for the most holistic birth possible, even if that ends up being a “natural cesarean”. Emotional health is a part of birth that is often an after thought,but it shouldn't be. I believe doing woman friendly cesarean can help avoid the increasing cases of p.t.s.d., a debilitation and potentially long term health issue.
@Jane “Failing to fully get behind efforts to make c-sections less traumatizing and unpleasant for mothers and babies is just disappointing and wrong” I totally agree! Thank you for your post.
If this topic were a way to make cesareans physically safer there would be no debate.
A technique to prevent maternal deaths from cesareans would be embraced. I really can’t see how can any birth advocate justify denying “gentle” or “natural” cesarean techniques . I recently read that p.p.d. and p.s.t.d. can result in suicide. It is also reported that cesarean mothers are at greater risk for these disorders. I feel it’s not too far fetched to infer that:
protocols that lessen the trauma experienced during a cesarean is life or death matter.
I think it’s terribly harmful to try to prevent the dissemination of good information in suppressing “natural cesarean” techniques simply because of fear and a misguided attempt to influence the cesarean epidemic this way.
To me the natural, woman friendly, family centred, or gentle cesarean is a topic that should be addressed outside of the debate as to how to reverse the tide of the dramatic overuse of cesarean sections in the developed world.
Empowered women make good choices, not women living in fear of outdated protocols.
Think of how ridiculous it would seem if home birth advocates were calling for routine separation of mothers and babies in hospital to try to convince woman to home birth.
It is misguided to defend leaving cesarean protocols as they are as woman are being harmed.
I’m ashamed to hear otherwise wise birth advocates(both here and in other forums) bowing to fear and trying to prevent harm reduction techniques
I didn't get a direct response from the author to either of my posts, but feel so glad to see the number of women who also stood up for this very necessary dissemination of information.
Okay, I feel a little less bothered now. I guess that's what's really great about blogging is you get to say your piece.
Here's hoping that we can come together to better the treatment of families during cesareans.

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01/31/23 (6:30pm) Valentine's Themed Cookie Decorating Class with Glass Plate
Hammer & Stain Huntsville
Join us for a DIY Workshop at Hammer & Stain Huntsville on Tuesday, January 31st at 6:30pm. We are teaming up with Megan from Nutmeg's Cookies to learn the art of cookie decorating with a Valentine's Day theme as well. We will also be making a custom etched glass plate for you to showcase your cookies.
Check out Megan's Facebook and Intagram pages below.

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The Rural Transportation Blog provides regular updates on resources and news related to rural and small metropolitan transportation planning, programming and service delivery.
Posts from June 2009
NADO's new report gives an overview of RPO characteristics, funding levels and planning initiatives.
Don't miss the chance to apply for an Excellence in Regional Transportation Award for rural/small metro planning programs, projects and service delivery.
Last month's webinar on climate change and transportation has been approved for AICP CMs, plus access a video recording and presentation slides.


text: Cecil Johnson is a former Junior Renegade grinder who battled hard along the boards and in front of the opponents net for 3 seasons. Today he is the hard-working owner and operator of Tuckamore Productions, a St. John’s-based video production company. Cecil has created and produced quality video and photography for several clients including the St. John’s Ice Caps, Hey Rosetta, OceanQuest, and the St. John’s Edge basketball team. And he’s also the photographer for the Junior Renegades. His photos are featured in our Gameday booklets each week and in the Gallery pages on this website.

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When I was introduced to Neil deGrasse Tyson at Comic-Con in San Diego, at a cocktail party hosted by the National Geographic channel, the first thing Tyson said to me was “Your name is a constellation.” Which is true, as the Carina Constellation is visible in the Southern sky. But, I replied, it’s also an old blues song, most prominently by Leadbelly.
Tyson then rattled off several other blues artists in quick succession.
That’s the wonder of Tyson: that he can swap from constellation to blues in a split second. It makes him a perfect host for NatGeo’s StarTalk televised show, which arose from his podcast of the same name. The show seemed to be off to an erratic start in 2015, but over two seasons, it has garnered two Emmy nominations.
There’s also another element to Tyson’s appeal: he doesn’t talk down to people. I noticed him introducing himself to the waiters manning the wine station at the cocktail party, asking all their names, and shaking each person’s hand. He didn’t do this to be noticed, as only a few of us were over in that corner, so I must assume that he simply wanted to thank them. Whoever you are, whatever job you have, Tyson clearly values you.
That ability to talk to anyone is what makes the televised Star Talk so interesting. Each episode of the hourlong weekly series features an interview with Tyson and a guest discussing how science and technology have affected their lives and careers.
In the 20 episodes aired so far, the guests have ranged from George Takei to Bill Clinton to Norman Lear to Charles Bolden of NASA. Take the Clinton episode: not only does it include an interview with the former President but also an answer to an artificial intelligence query from a viewer and a discussion about scientific advances with co-host Chuck Nice and guest scientist Juan Enriques.
Season three guests will include U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, two-time Olympic gold medalist Hope Solo, actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik, and The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman.
The show will premiere on Monday, Sept. 19 at 11/10c with guest Whoopi Goldberg and that will also coincide with the release of the StarTalk book, StarTalk with Neil DeGrasse Tyson: Everything You Ever Need to Know About Space Travel, Sci-Fi, the Human Race, the Universe and Beyond. published by National Geographic Books. The book is an illustrated companion to the show and podcast and features photos, sidebars, fascinating facts, and fun quotes from science and entertainment luminaries.

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Drinking several cups of coffee daily appears to reduce the risk of suicide in men and women by about 50 percent, according to a new study by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). The study was published online July 2 in The World Journal of Biological Psychiatry.“Unlike previous investigations, we were able to assess association of consumption of caffeinated and non-caffeinated beverages, and we identify caffeine as the most likely candidate of any putative protective effect of coffee,” said lead researcher Michel Lucas, research fellow in the Department of Nutrition at HSPH.The authors reviewed data from three large U.S. studies and found that the risk of suicide for adults who drank two to four cups of caffeinated coffee per day was about half that of those who drank decaffeinated coffee or very little or no coffee.Caffeine not only stimulates the central nervous system but may act as a mild antidepressant by boosting production of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, including serotonin, dopamine, and noradrenaline. This could explain the lower risk of depression among coffee drinkers that had been found in past epidemiological studies, the researchers reported.In the new study, researchers examined data on 43,599 men enrolled in the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study (HPFS) (1988–2008), 73,820 women in the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) (1992–2008), and 91,005 women in the Nurses’ Health Study II (NHSII) (1993–2007). Caffeine, coffee, and decaffeinated coffee intake was assessed every four years by questionnaires. Caffeine consumption was calculated from coffee and other sources, including tea, caffeinated soft drinks, and chocolate. However, coffee was the major caffeine source — 80 percent for NHS, 71 percent for NHS II, and 79 percent for HPFS. Among the participants in the three studies, there were 277 deaths from suicide.In spite of the findings, the authors do not recommend that depressed adults increase caffeine consumption, because most individuals adjust their caffeine intake to an optimal level for them and an increase could result in unpleasant side effects. “Overall, our results suggest that there is little further benefit for consumption above two to three cups/day or 400 mg of caffeine/day,” the authors wrote.The researchers did not observe any major difference in risk between those who drank two to three cups of coffee per day and those who had four or more cups a day, most likely due to the small number of suicide cases in these categories. However, in a previous HSPH coffee-depression study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, the investigators observed a maximal effect among those who drank four or more cups per day. One large Finnish study showed a higher risk of suicide among people drinking eight or nine cups per day. Few participants in the two HSPH studies drank such large amounts of coffee, so the studies did not address the impact of six or more cups of coffee per day.Other HSPH researchers participating in the study included senior author Alberto Ascherio, professor of epidemiology and nutrition; Walter Willett, chair, Department of Nutrition and Fredrick John Stare Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition; and research associates Eilis O’Reilly and An Pan. Pan now works at the National University of Singapore.
Harvard to help track the virus Harvard Chan School of Public Health will launch a series of weekly interactive forums to discuss issues and options Talking about the emotional toll of the pandemic Ways to redirect our response to COVID-19 anxieties MGH research finds chemical pathway from lack of shut-eye to atherosclerosis Citing a study by the National Initiative for Tracking and Evaluating Sleeplessness (NITES) at the University of Pennsylvania, Posner noted that in more than 72 percent of cases, short-term insomnia resolves itself. However, recovery was not always complete or final, and 6.8 percent developed full-blown chronic insomnia, defined by the DSM as having sleep issues at least three nights a week for at least three months.As new schedules have us resetting — or turning off — alarm clocks and often getting less outdoor time and exercise, these problems are getting worse. “The actions that we’re taking to protect ourselves can not only precipitate problems with sleep, but lead to chronic problems with sleep,” Posner said.The implications are severe. In addition to the cognitive consequences — from inability to focus to general irritability — chronic insomnia is correlated with a spectrum of serious health problems, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension. Implicated in obesity, insomnia makes losing weight more difficult, and recent studies also link it to increased risk of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Mental health problems are complicated by a lack of sleep. Insomnia lasting two to four weeks increases the risk of depression, Posner said, while lack of sleep is also linked to a poorer response to treatment. “So it interferes with the ability to recover from depression as well,” he said. Related This is part of our Coronavirus Update series in which Harvard specialists in epidemiology, infectious disease, economics, politics, and other disciplines offer insights into what the latest developments in the COVID-19 outbreak may bring.Sleep is emerging as the latest casualty of the COVID-19 crisis. Too many sleepless nights can aggravate both physical and mental health problems, but a few simple adjustments to our already altered routines may resolve our bedtime issues before they snowball. “Coronavirus, social distancing, and acute insomnia: How to avoid chronic sleep problems before they get started” was the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health online forum on Wednesday, the fourth in a series of weekly sessions addressing the emotional and psychological effects of the pandemic.Calling the current situation a “perfect storm of sleep problems,” Donn Posner, the forum’s featured speaker, pointed out how disrupted daily routines worsen the sleep-robbing stress of the pandemic.“Think of sleep problems as infection,” said Posner, president of Sleepwell Associates and an adjunct clinical associate professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. “We want to jump on it quickly. Think of it as a risk factor that we want to get on top of lest it spread.”Even in normal times, approximately 30 percent to 35 percent of the population experiences acute, or short-term, insomnia, said Posner, a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and a founding member of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine. Defined in the fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) as difficulty going to sleep, staying asleep, or waking too early, this lack of rest is triggered by stress or any event that changes quality of life — a manifestation of the “fight or flight” response to danger — and is different from the sleep deficit caused by too-busy schedules. “If you can’t sleep do not try to force it. Good sleepers put no effort into sleep whatsoever.” — Donn Posner Students from Chan School are helping to boost the volunteer public health workforce Sleep, heart disease link leads from brain to marrow Third in series of Chan School forums offers tips for coping with the pandemic To nip insomnia in the bud, Posner recommended simple behavioral changes. For example, even though it may seem counterintuitive after a lost night’s sleep, avoid napping, or at least cut it short. Likening naps to snacks, he warned that napping for longer than 20 minutes or late in the day ruins our “appetite” for sleep. Likewise, he dispelled the idea that sleeping late on weekends or after a night tossing and turning can make up for lost sleep. “Do not try to compensate for a bad night’s sleep,” he said; it only further disrupts one’s regular rhythms.Posner noted that we do not have to maintain our former sleep and waking times, which may have been set by the necessities of a daily commute. “Keep a rhythm, even if it’s a different time of day than it used to be,” he said. Parents of adolescents in particular may want to let their children go to bed and rise later than usual, as their growing bodies are set differently than adults or young children’s. Once awake, however, try to get some sunlight, whether by taking a walk or sitting by a window. Keeping a regular schedule for meals and exercise helps, as does avoiding stimulants such as caffeine, nicotine, and electronic devices for several hours before bed. Finally, if sleeps proves impossible, get out of bed. Do something relaxing — read or do a puzzle. Worrying about sleep exacerbates the problem, so try to distract yourself and keep your bed a place of sanctuary.“If you can’t sleep do not try to force it,” said Posner. “Good sleepers put no effort into sleep whatsoever.”For more information about the series. The Daily Gazette Sign up for daily emails to get the latest Harvard news.
Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo wearing a mask. File image by Kevin P. Coughlin / Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. Photo date: 06/24/20.ALBANY – For one month, New York State’s COVID infection rate has remained below 1%.Governor Cuomo made the announcement Monday, adding 0.88% of tests reported to the state were positive.The governor thanked New Yorkers for their hard work keeping the COVID rate down.“Our numbers have continued to remain stable even as we reach new milestones in our phased, data-driven reopening. As we close out this Labor Day Weekend, I urge everyone to remain smart so we can continue to celebrate our progress in the weeks and months ahead. It took the work of all of us to get here and to protect this progress we will need to all continue to wash our hands, wear our masks, remain socially distant, and above all, stay New York tough,” Cuomo said. A breakdown of each region’s percentage of positive test results over the last three days shows Western New York’s infection was 1.9% on Sunday.
All trails, trailheads and forest facilities are closed until further notice. Parking areas, both designated and roadside, are barricaded in the interest of public safety. “Closing state forests to the public is a decision I do not take lightly, and much consideration has been given to this decision,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. DuPont State Recreational Forest temporarily closed to the public; public access restricted due to COVID-19 safety concerns Forest Service officials have temporarily closed DuPont State Recreational Forest and neighboring Holmes Educational State Forest effective at 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, restricting public access until further notice. NCFS officials note that crowds are gathering in parking areas and trailheads which compromises the degree of social distancing needed to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus. “The bottom line is that these sites are beautiful and treasured places in our state where families and visitors can make positive, lasting memories. These state forests have experienced what many state parks and beaches have, too — unsafe and overcrowded conditions that tax these resources. This temporary closure to the public is necessary, but rest assured, it is temporary.” For updated information about public access to North Carolina State Forests during the COVID-19 pandemic, visit ncforestservice.gov/COVID19.htm and follow us on Facebook. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the N.C. Forest Service regret that temporary closure of DSRF and HESF is necessary. NCFS officials will continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring both forests are reopened when conditions allow. DuPont Forest Covered Bridge in North Carolina – Getty Images
By Andréa Barretto/Diálogo December 09, 2020 On November 4, training ship Brasil docked at Mayport Naval Base, in Jacksonville, Florida. After two weeks at sea, sailing from Brazil to the United States, the stop at the American port was the first planned by the Brazilian Navy (MB, in Portuguese) ship, which is carrying out its 34th Midshipmen Training Trip. There are 400 students of MB’s Naval Academy onboard. This trip represents the cadets’ last training activity before they become MB officers and can serve aboard ships or in other military organizations.The visit at Mayport lasted eight days. On November 6, during an award ceremony, the Tamandaré Medal of Merit was presented to U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command commander, U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Donald D. Gabrielson.On November 15, a ceremony was held aboard training ship Brasil, while it was bound to the city of Galveston, Texas, to honor the memory of the seamen who died when the R-12 U.S. submarine sank, on June 12, 1943, during World War II. Two MB officers were among the victims. The U.S. Navy ship USS Zephyr and the U.S. Coast Guard ship USCGC Charles Sexton took part in the events.Meeting in the Caribbean A Brazilian midshipman throws flowers in the ocean during a ceremony to honor the memory of the seamen who died in World War II. The U.S. Navy USS Zephyr can be seen in the background. (Photo: Brazilian Navy)Before arriving at Mayport Naval Base, training ship Brasil met with the U.S. Navy vessel USS William P. Lawrence, in Caribbean international waters. They met on October 28, when the crew of both ships completed the PASSEX exercise together. This joint exercise with the U.S. Navy launched the series of activities scheduled for the 34th Midshipmen Training Trip with foreign naval forces.“Exercises such as PASSEX happen when ships of different navies sail in the same region and their navigation routes promote opportunities to conduct joint training exercises,” said MB’s Public Affairs.As part of the training exercises to prepare the teams of both ships for communication, navigation, and joint operation tasks, service members conducted sea maneuvers and air maneuver escort with aircraft on board, practicing war tactics that are part of the doctrine of the Brazilian and U.S. naval forces.The exercise was particularly important to the midshipmen. During PASSEX, students had to calculate tactical maneuvers, to observe the Brazilian ship executing these maneuvers, and to communicate in English with the USS William P. Lawrence.The 34th Midshipmen Training Trip has been ongoing since October 21 and will conclude in February 2021.
Existing-home sales skyrocketed 24.7 percent in July to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 5.86 million units, representing an 8.7 percent increase in sales versus a year ago.“Existing home sales are now at their highest level since late 2006,” wrote NAFCU Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Curt Long in a new Macro Data Flash report. “Loosened shutdowns and rock-bottom mortgage rates pushed many buyers into the market across the country with strong gains in all four census regions.”Sales rose in all four regions during the month, most significantly in the Northeast (+30.6 percent), followed by the West (+30.5 percent), the Midwest (+27.5 percent), and the South (+19.4 percent).“Overall sales growth should remain strong for the next several months given the surge in demand, but it will remain uneven as low-income areas are still shouldering most of the economic pains,” Long added. ShareShareSharePrintMailGooglePinterestDiggRedditStumbleuponDeliciousBufferTumblr continue reading »
And make sure to stick to the buddy system and when it comes to trails, stick to the ones with proper signage, saying, “you never know what’s going to be coming up.” “Be familiar with your area that you’re going to be riding in, have the proper equipment and clothing to stay warm,” said Zevotek. If you find an obstacle on a trail, like a fallen tree, or come across a trail that doesn’t have signage, report it to your local club members. President of the Broome County Sno-riders Dennis J. Zevotek has been riding snowmobiles for decades. He recommends keeping the following tips in mind when hitting the trails. When you do decide to take a spin, Zevotek says, “don’t ride over your head that’s the biggest problem I see these days is people get on it and they want to go as fast as they can, there’s no sense in it, enjoy the scenery and be careful.” Clubs in our area include: AFTON (WBNG) — 12 News is taking a look at snowmobile safety after a man in Walton fell through the ice to his death December 6. If you’re a first time rider, he says before you hit the powder, take a snowmobile safety course. BC Sno-ridersRidge Riders Snowmobile ClubTioga Ridge Runners
“One thing I do as a hobby, I’m medically disabled so I don’t work, I’ve been running Facebook groups for various things. And it just occurred to me, this would be perfect, I could put together a centralized resource where people could find things,” he said. While the group covers a ton of people, it also covers a ton of topics. “We did not think that it was going to get this big this quick,” said Heather. BROOME COUNTY (WBNG) — Once the coronavirus pandemic made its way to the Southern Tier, people were looking for answers. Todd and his wife Heather started the Facebook group, ‘COVID-19 Broome County NY Support.’ From school updates, to donation drop-offs, to creative ways you can get involved in the community. They say they are appreciative of those who have stepped up to become moderators, ensuring the group runs smoothly. “So they have literally an access to all the local information right on their phone,” said Todd. “It brought out a lot of people that want to help in their communities,” said Todd. As of Thursday morning, the group had nearly 9,000 members. According to the most recent census data, that’s just under 5% of Broome County. And the number continues to grow. Todd thought he would be able to help out. The Quigleys started groups for surrounding counties as well, being run by volunteers. “We try to make as many resources as possible for our community because there’s so many needs everywhere and this way people know exactly what is happening right now,” said Heather. “Local friends were having difficulty finding things to buy. People were hoarding, people were running out of toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, and I just saw a lot of people asking where they could get things,” said Todd Quigley of Endicott. And not only is it keeping people informed, it’s bringing Broome together when people need each other most. Click here to get to the COVID-19 Broome County NY Support group on Facebook. “We’ve been averaging about a thousand people a day joining,” said Heather. It’s all material available at your fingertips. “I think that’s just really amazing that our group inspired others to start helping out,” said Todd. “Surprisingly enough, we started getting members from all around the world actually. People who live in the area would invite everyone they knew on their friends list, or people who used to live in Binghamton,” said Todd. Reminding people while they’re isolated, it’s important to stay connected, even if it’s through a screen.
As of today, Uber is officially coming to Rijeka, and the seventh city in Croatia where uberX, uberSELECT and uberVAN services will be available.People from Rijeka and many tourists who come to this city have shown incredible interest in Uber, and precisely because of this great interest, as well as because of the tourist prosperity of Rijeka, Uber wants to give everyone access to an additional option to move through the city. “The incredible number of 14 openings of Uber’s application was an invitation that we could not refuse and that is why we are glad that we will connect another city in Croatia with our service. With the arrival of Uber in Rijeka, in the coming months, at least 300 new jobs will be created in the companies and trades of the partner – drivers. We are sure that our service will simplify the movement of many Rijeka residents, but also tourists who will spend this summer on the Croatian coast.”Said Davor Tremac, Uber’s CEO for Southeast Europe.The uberX service will be available in Rijeka, while all those who want additional comfort and quality in more spacious vehicles with the best rated drivers can choose uberSELECT. The UberVAN service is intended for larger groups of people up to eight users traveling together. In the city zone, the prices of the uberX service will be 6 kuna to start, 3 kuna per kilometer and 0.4 kuna per minute of driving. The minimum ride price is 10 kuna. In the suburban zone, the price will be 9 kuna start, 5 kuna per kilometer and 0.5 kuna per minute of driving, and the minimum price will be 15 kuna.For UberSELECT and UberVAN the price will be the same in the urban and suburban area. That is, 11 kuna start, 6.5 kuna per kilometer driven and 0.65 kuna per minute of driving with a minimum driving price of 20 kuna. For UberVAN, the starting price will be 13 kuna, 8.5 kuna per kilometer driven and 0.8 kuna per minute of driving. The minimum ride price is 25 kuna. All the above Uber services will be available from Brseč to Selce and on the island of Krk.Rijeka – a great example of the beginning of market liberalizationRijeka has a liberalized market as much as possible within the existing Law, which is an excellent first step in ensuring a better price for moving through the city. However, at the state level, the next step needs to be taken in line with the positive examples of 21st century regulations – and that is full liberalization through the introduction of a new category, pre-negotiated transport.Full liberalization means that dual administration with state-level licenses and city-level permits should be prevented. “Double issuance of licenses and permits is unnecessary because it is a lengthy process, leaves room for local corruption and restricts entrepreneurship. Likewise, for the successful growth of the entire industry, it is necessary to remove outdated rules such as setting a minimum or maximum price – because that ultimately means higher transport prices for citizens. The Rijeka administration is a good example that proves that a liberalized market works well, and the removal of administrative barriers can create even more jobs in the field of passenger car transport.”, Said Davor Tremac, Uber’s CEO for Southeast Europe.Also, the new regulations should allow the choice of the method of calculating the price, either by GPS or by renegotiating the price with the service providers, and not as the only method to leave the taximeter. It is necessary to remove the existing condition of professional qualification through a three-year school – it is enough to have a category B driver’s license and driving experience of at least 3 years. Finally, a regular medical examination and an advanced safe driving course should be added.Full liberalization in line with the European Commission’s recommendations increases choice for the end user and creates at least 15.000 new jobs, reduces waiting times for vehicles and does not restrict freedom of movement.Related news: UBER AS THE AMBASSADOR OF CROATIAN TOURISM
Mexico, which has been gradually easing a nationwide lockdown that began at the end of March, confirmed this week that more than 40,000 people had died of the coronavirus, among the highest death tolls in the world.With families stuck at home under official lockdowns for months to halt the spread of the virus, tensions over household chores coupled with economic fears after nationwide job losses are more likely to escalate into violence.The constant time together makes already-aggressive men more likely to lash out, and the majority of women seeking help had already experienced some form of violence before the pandemic, said Wendy Figueroa, head of the National Network of Shelters.”COVID awoke situations of violence that were camouflaged, hidden,” Figueroa told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. “During this lockdown, the violence gets stronger.” Topics : Attacks against women have surged across Latin America during the pandemic.The region is home to 14 of the 25 countries with the world’s highest rates of femicide – when a woman is killed because of her gender, which claims the lives of a dozen women per day in Latin America, according to the United Nations.In Mexico, emergency calls reporting attacks on women in Mexico jumped more than 50% in the first four months of the year compared with the same period last year, government data shows.The National Network of Shelters said overall, including by phone and social media, it had helped more than 20,000 people during the pandemic, an increase of 71% compared to the same period last year.Nearly half the calls and messages received by the group during lockdown had come from Mexico City, which has also been among the hardest hit areas by the pandemic.More than 500 children and adolescents received by the shelter network had been victims of sexual violence, the group said. Four out of 10 women who sought help from the group had experienced physical violence. The number of women and children seeking help at shelters for victims of violence has surged by more than 80% in Mexico under the coronavirus lockdown, according to the country’s largest network of shelters for victims of violence.The National Network of Shelters, which includes about 69 refuges across Mexico, also said the number of calls and texts it had received about family or gender-based violence had risen by 55% between March and June compared to a year ago.”Women in Mexico are facing two pandemics: COVID-19 and family violence,” the group said in a statement.


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Quotes and Sayings about Quotes and Sayings about Fear
I think masculinity is bravado against the mystery of the universe of women. It's just a fear of not knowing what women have that's so powerful. It's this shield they put up to try to get closer.
K. D. Lang
Greatness comes from fear. Fear can either shut us down and we go home, or we fight through it.
I think, however, that so long as our present economic and national systems continue, scientific research has little to fear.
John B. S. Haldane
Don't fear anything for your letters, they are burnt one by one and I hope you do the same with mine.
I think interviews can be fine. It's just there's this terrible fear of coming off wrongly or saying something that gets taken out of context.
You don't have to do everything by the time you're 30. Or 40. All you need is a work ethic. It's what allows you to push through moments of disappointment and self-doubt and fear.
There's no love more intense than the love we have for our kids - and where there is intense love, there is also intense fear lurking beneath the surface.
I don't buy into any of that hogwash. They put that out to sell tickets. It's just a classic horror movie, with the Greek drama formula of good versus evil, and lots of fear.
When you gain 50 pounds during pregnancy like I did, you fear that you'll never get back in shape.
I have a ridiculous fear of sharks but I'd jump in the water in a second for an amazing role.
As an actor, to have achieved financial stability is amazing. But I always have this weird fear that I'm not going to get any more work it's about not having enough money.
Maybe I fear things going wrong so much that I pre-empt them by not getting excited about them when they appear to be. going well.
What I think we fear is rapid, pronounced, and uncontrollable changes to ourselves, and because of this we have a form of personality inertia - something that resists rapid change.
I remember being onstage once when I didn't have fear: I got so scared I didn't have fear that it brought on an anxiety attack.
Will dissent be permitted? The answer to that question will determine whether the society is a free society or a fear society.
Amin knew that neither West nor East would criticize him for fear that he would support the other side. He felt he was untouchable and he said so openly.
I have no doubt that given a real choice, the vast majority of Muslims and Arabs, like everyone else will choose a free society over a fear society.
I'm always interested in trying to investigate different personalities. I want to keep myself guessing and keep the fear element alive, so that I don't get too comfortable.
People feel uncomfortable talking about racial issues out of fear that if they express things, they will be characterized in a way that's not fair. I think that there is still a need for a dialogue about things racial that we've not engaged in.
One of the most gratifying things I get as an artist is when people watch me do these different demonstrations, and they in some way feel empowered by what I'm doing so they can confront their own fears. Maybe it's the fear of getting in an elevator maybe it's the fear of going on a plane and seeing the world.
I approach my character with the question: What would an animal think? How would an animal respond? A lot of times, it's quick action and no fear, and sometimes it's irrational fear. You don't always know.
I think that the problem is that people fear so many things and they don't live life to its fullest. And for me as an artist, if God should want me to come this Wednesday to the end of my life, so be it.

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“Higher velocities mean shorter leads, which are necessary for fast-flying waterfowl,” said Brett Flaugher, Winchester Ammunition vice president of marketing, sales and strategy. “We want to give the consumer what they want, and that’s why we’re expanding this popular waterfowl load.”
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Friday, January 27, 2012
Character of the Week: Constance Langdon
Constance Langdon could have easily been a character that everybody hated. She is a racist, homophobic, Southerner who murdered her husband, Moira, and told Larry to kill her son Beauregard. Why is it that she is so amazing then? Well, she is wonderfully played by Jessica Lange, who makes her into a villain you just love to hate instead of just plain hate. She had four children, and by the end of the season we find out that three of them are dead (Beau was murdered, Tate was killed by the police after setting Larry on fire and shooting up his school, and Addie was hit by a car) and we never find out about her fourth child. On the very last episode, however, we see that she is now taking care of Tate's child that he had with his girlfriend's mom, and oh yeah, the child turns out to be a murdereous toddler. One of the most heartbreaking moments on the show was after Addie died and Constance went to the morgue to make her a "pretty girl."


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Saw this today while at work, thought it was an interesting mural amidst a busy background of urban cityscape and scaffolding (and lots of tall, business-y buildings). Not sure if there’s gonna be more added to this (let’s hope so!) but it’s made me keep an eye out in the same area to see if there’s any more similar paintings. I just thought it was cute, really!
Would you notice something like this on the wall?


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Ben Hatke, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Zita the Spacegirl, concludes his latest middle grade fantasy adventure series with the energetic finale to his retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk.
Ben Hatke is the author and illustrator of the New York Times-bestselling Zita the Spacegirl trilogy, the picture books Julia's House for Lost Creatures and Nobody Likes a Goblin, and the graphic novels Little Robot and Mighty Jack. He lives and works in the Shenandoah Valley with his wife and their boisterous pack of daughters. benhatke.com
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The anodic oxide structure originates from the aluminum substrate and is composed entirely of aluminum oxide. This aluminum oxide is not applied to the surface like paint or plating, but is fully integrated with the underlying aluminum substrate, so it cannot chip or peel. It has a highly ordered, porous structure that allows for secondary processes such as coloring and sealing.
Our standard products are powder coated in RAL and NCS colors.
RAL is a colour matching system used in Europe. In colloquial speech RAL refers to the RAL Classic system, mainly used for varnish and powder coating, but nowadays there are reference panels for plastics as well.
The Natural Color System – NCS – is a proprietary perceptual color model published by the Association for Swedish Painting Contractors. The system is usually used for matching colors using coated reference cards, rather than mixing colors.


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- Author: Surendra K. Dara
Tomato bug on a tomato plant. Photo by Surendra Dara
The bug that is commonly referred to as the tomato bug might have been around for a while, but it was in the spring of 2014 that a homeowner in Goleta (Santa Barbara County) reported infestations and damage to tomatoes in their home garden for the first time. In August, 2015, an organic vegetable grower in the Lompoc area had severe tomato bug infestations in tomatoes and zucchini. In a tomato field intercropped with zucchini bugs were found on both hosts, but more on the younger zucchini plants which have developing flowers and fruits compared to mature tomato plants. This incidence suggests the potential of tomato becoming an important pest of vegetables in commercial fields and home gardens. In September, 2015, tomatoes and yellow squash plants at the University of California Davis vegetable garden also had moderate tomato bug infestations. Younger tomato plants in the Davis garden had more tomato bugs than the squash plants next to them.
More tomato bugs were seen on younger zucchini than on older tomato plants (above) while more bugs were seen on younger tomato than on older yellow squash plants (below) Photos by Surendra Dara
It appears that tomato bugs can infest multiple hosts other than tomatoes and probably have a preference for plants with actively growing flowers and fruits.
Tomato bugs on zucchini flowers. Feeding damage appears as depressed spots on the fruit.
A field study planned for managing tomato bugs on organic tomatoes and zucchini with several botanical and microbial pesticides could not be executed, but the grower reported effective control with Pyganic+OroBoost and Pyganic+DebugTurbo+OroBosst when they tried some products on their new zucchini plantings under hoop houses. Other treatments that included Entrust, Trilogy, Pyganic, and DebugTurbo did not appear to suppress tomato bug populations. This input from the grower can be useful until scientifically conducted field study results are available in the future.
It is not clear if tomato bug is emerging as a new vegetable pest in California or the warm and dry conditions in recent years are contributing to the secondary pest outbreaks. Considering significant yield losses caused due to organic zucchini in the Lompoc area, it is important for growers and PCAs to know about the pest so that tomato bug can be added to their monitoring program.
Information on tomato bug origin, biology, and damage can be found at: http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=14833.
There is some discrepancy about the identity of what is commonly referred to as the tomato bug. Entomological Society of America listed Engytatus modestus (Distant) as the tomato bug and it is referred to as such and considered as a biocontrol agent in some literature (Parrella et al., 1982). However, Nesidiocoris tenuis (Reuter) is referred to as the tomato bugn in other reports where it is considered as a pest (El-Dessouki et al., 1976, Santa Ana, 2015).
N. tenuis is generally considered a beneficial insect and Arnó et al. (2006) characterized the damage to tomato plants. This insect is considered as a potential predator for controlling the tomato borer, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick), which has emerged as a serious pest in Spain and other European countries (Urbaneja et al., 2008). Another study in Spain reported N. tenuis both as a predator and a pest (Calvo et al., 2009). As a predator, tomato bug caused a significant reduction in sweetpotato whitefly, Bemisia tabaci Gennadius, populations under greenhouse conditions, but also caused necrotic rings on the petioles of leaves.
Regardless of the taxonomic status, tomato bug can both be a predator of several arthropod pests and a pest of tomatoes, yellow squash, and zucchini. Since it can feed on insects and plants, it is considered zoophytophagous.
Arno´ J, C. Castañé, J. Riudavets, J. Roig, and R. Gabarra. 2006. Characterization of damage to tomato plants produced by the zoophytophagous predator Nesidiocoris tenuis. IOBC/ WPRS Bull 29:249–254
El-Dessouki, S. A., A. H. El-Kifl, and H. A. Helal. 1976. Life cycle, host plants and symptoms of damage of the tomato bug, Nesidiocoris tenuis Reut. (Hemiptera: Miridae), in Egypt. Zeitschrift fur Pflanzenkrankheiten und Pflanzenschutz 83: 204-220.
Parrella, M. P., K. L. Robb, G. D. Christie, and J. A. Bethke. 1982. Control of Liriomyza trifolii with biological agents and insect growth regulators. California Ag. 36: 17-19.
Santa Ana, R. 2015. Humans may be culprit in latest South Texas invasive insect problems. AgriLife Today, 14 September, 2015. (http://today.agrilife.org/2015/09/14/tomato-bug-invades-south-texas/)
Urbaneja, A., H. Montón, and O. Mollá. 2008. Suitability of the tomato borer Tuta absoluta as prey for Macrolophus pygmaeus and Nesidiocoris tenuis. J. Appl. Entomol. 4: 292-296.

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Vigilant Elm Grove residents thwart attempted car theft
Elm Grove Police are encouraging residents to lock their car doors after a suspicious incident on Saturday, Oct. 7, involving a brief police pursuit.
According to a Facebook post from the Elm Grove Police Department, two residents in the 1100 block of Woodland Avenue observed several suspicious subjects at 11:45 p.m. running back-and-forth from a northbound vehicle on Woodland to cars parked in driveways in that area.
The post said that based on similar previous complaints, the car they were driving was likely stolen, and they were looking for another car to steal.
Both residents called police, and when officers arrived, the driver of a vehicle led officers on a brief chase before officers broke off the pursuit.
According to Elm Grove police, the chase was terminated because it was a property crime, and not worth risking the lives of others.
Jason Hennen, assistant chief of Elm Grove Police Department said, "Engaging in pursuit which has the ability to cause injury, death or bodily harm far outweighed what they were chasing them for."
Police used this instance as a reminder to residents to lock their car doors, close garage doors, not leave keys in cars parked outside or inside the garage, lock garage service doors, and not store garage door opens in cars parked outside.
"Hats off to our callers last night. They were both quick to call 911, which allowed us to locate the suspects and deter a vehicle from being stolen," the post said.
There has been a rash of thefts from cars parked at homes overnight in the Brookfield and Elm Grove area in recent weeks.
Another suspicious incident happened on Thursday, Sept. 14.
According to an Elm Grove Police Department Facebook post, at 6:22 a.m,. officers responded to a report of a suspicious person who was seen running through the yards in the 1400 block of Blue Ridge Boulevard at 5:30 a.m.
The post said that because of the delay in receiving the report, the suspect had already left the area when officers arrived.
Police said that keys are being left in vehicles, or doors to homes are unlocked and are being entered to obtain keys, police said.
In other cases, garage door remotes in unlocked cars in driveways are used to enter garages and then the house. Some cars have been stolen after having been left in the garage with the keys in them.
Police are asking everyone to continue to watch for suspicious vehicles or persons in your neighborhood and call the police immediately if something doesn't look or feel right.


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Environmental Health and Safety of Engineered Materials: Challenges and State of the ArtWhen: Friday, December 02, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Where: CSC 318
Speaker: Dr. Philip Demokritou
Organization: Assistant Professor of Aerosol Physics, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard School of Public Health
The rapid expansion of nanotechnology is a powerful scientific and economic force. Currently, Engineered Nanomaterials are integral to an increasing array of products, from sunscreen and cancer drugs to batteries and semiconductors. However, the rapid expansion of this technology raises safety concerns, and calls for a better understanding of how nanomaterials affect biological and environmental systems. Specifically, we need to learn more about the bio-nano interactions at cellular/molecular, organismal and environmental levels. Since nanoparticles often display unexpected biological properties, we need to discover new toxicologic principles to understand their potential risks. This seminar will try to address the important question: How do we balance the potential of nanotechnology with the potential hazards from new and often inadequately characterized materials? An overview of the challenges and where we stand in terms of the environmental health and safety of engineered nanomaterials will be presented. Research case studies will also be presented emphasizing the importance for proper toxicological evaluation of engineered nanomaterials.

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For the first time in quite a while, the Fed has hinted that the continual interest rate hikes might be coming to an end. This prompted the market to strongly rally after the Fed's announcement.
This news trumps Ixtapa. OK, OK... I will write about our trip in the next couple of days (with photos!).
For those interested, below is the verbatim text from the Fed announcement.
Verbatim Fed Text
The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to raise its target for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 5-1/4 percent.
Recent indicators suggest that economic growth is moderating from its quite strong pace earlier this year, partly reflecting a gradual cooling of the housing market and the lagged effects of increases in interest rates and energy prices.
Readings on core inflation have been elevated in recent months. Ongoing productivity gains have held down the rise in unit labor costs, and inflation expectations remain contained. However, the high levels of resource utilization and of the prices of energy and other commodities have the potential to sustain inflation pressures.
Although the moderation in the growth of aggregate demand should help to limit inflation pressures over time, the Committee judges that some inflation risks remain. The extent and timing of any additional firming that may be needed to address these risks will depend on the evolution of the outlook for both inflation and economic growth, as implied by incoming information. In any event, the Committee will respond to changes in economic prospects as needed to support the attainment of its objectives.

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Sony Ericsson Uses Open as Platform to Launch Web Series, Smartphone
The 2011 Sony Ericsson Open didn't officially kick off until Monday morning, when the players hit the courts of the Crandon Park Tennis Center on Key Biscayne for the qualifying rounds. But the parties surrounding the two-week tennis tournament began in earnest the day before and continued throughout the week. Here's a look at the first serving of tennis-themed events in and around Miami.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Hot Shots launch
As part of the brand's sponsorship of the Women's Tennis Association, Sony Ericsson is launching Xperia Hot Shots, a Web-based TV show that follows the lives of six players on the tour. On Sunday afternoon, those players were revealed to the public at an event at the Surfcomber Hotel. Sony Ericsson brand ambassador Maria Sharapova was also on hand as the players—Bethanie Mattek-Sands, Heather Watson, Alize Cornet, Sabine Lisicki, Sorana Cirstea, and Dominika Cibulkova—were announced and introduced on a 36-foot-tall stage replica of the Xperia Hot Shots Facebook page. DJ Jazzy Jeff provided the soundtrack for the party, which also included on-stage interviews with each of the Hot Shots stars and Sharapova. The event was planned by London-based Iris Experience, with decor and sound by Everlast Productions and video by the UK's Monkey Kingdom Productions. The Surfcomber Hotel handled the bar and valet services, and event PR was by Elliott Stares.
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Launch
Capitalizing on its own tournament's tennis talent, Sony Ericsson hosted a preview of its new Xperia PLAY, the world's first PlayStation-certified Android smartphone, within the Sony Ericsson Players Party at the Paris Theatre in Miami Beach on Tuesday night. Harrison & Shriftman produced the V.I.P. party-within-a-party, in an intimate space overlooking the larger event. Highlights included a DJ set by Philadelphia-based DIPLO and the chance for guests to try the gaming capabilities of the new phone. Lighting and fabrication was provided by SRX Events and furniture was from Lavish Event Rentals. Cocktails from Grey Goose and Bombay Sapphire were available at the bar, while waiters circulated the room offering guests cookies and milk in shot glasses served on tennis racquets.
GR8 Miami Charity Event
Entertainment and event-planning company GR8 Miami called on ATP World Tour number two player Novak Djokovic to help raise funds for the Red Cross of South Florida and Japan earthquake victims on Wednesday night. The dinner for close to 200 people took place at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami's 19th-floor tennis court/event space, with Djokovic's fellow ATP players, Rafael Nadal, Kei Nishikori, and Jurgen Melzer also in attendance. More than $20,000 was raised from ticket sales and silent auction items that included soccer balls autographed by the tennis pros. The dinner was planned in just three and a half days, said publicist Natalie P. Mikolich. "We at GR8 Miami, like others around the world, are deeply concerned about the humanitarian crisis facing the people of Japan," said Barnabas Carrega, GR8 Miami co-founder. "We were grateful for the opportunity to join Novak and his fellow players in this charitable event."
Maria Sharapova's Spring 2011 Collection Launch for Cole Haan
Cole Haan took advantage of one of its big names, Maria Sharapova, being in town as the Sony Ericsson Open got underway. The fashion brand and Vogue Magazine celebrated the launch of Sharapova's Spring 2011 Collection for Cole Haan at its store at The Village of Merrick Park in Coral Gables on Tuesday evening. Sharapova made an appearance at the event, where Vogue market stylist Anne Vincent facilitated a Q&A with the tennis star to discuss her collaboration with Cole Haan. Guests also had the chance to win styles from Sharapova's new spring collection, as well as a pair of tickets to the Sony Ericsson tournament.
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne All-Star Charity Tennis Event
Now in its second year, this intimate gathering of tennis fans, media, and the top players from the Sony Ericsson Open took place at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne's Cliff Drysdale Tennis Center on Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Earlier in the afternoon, locals competed in a round-robin tournament to secure a chance to play against or alongside Andy Roddick, Kim Clijsters, Caroline Wozniaki, Guillermo Canas, and Ryan Harrison. Roddick's lively banter with his civilian tennis opponents was a hit with the 150 guests seated in the bleachers. The event also featured a courtside champagne reception with hors d'oeuvres catered, and test drives of new models from event sponor Cadillac. Monies raised by ticket sales were donated to the Greater Miami Tennis and Education Foundation, an inner-city youth program that gives outstanding young players the coaching, mentoring, education, and opportunities they otherwise wouldn’t have. "Last year we raised approximately $5,000, and this year we presented [the foundation] with a check for $13,000," said Ritz-Carlton area director of public relations Michelle Payer. "Our goal is to grow the event every year and put it on the map as one of the great charity events surrounding the Sony Ericsson."
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PC: Tiff “Estefanía” Hochstein
The above picture is from the beautiful sunset we all saw when we went kayaking Saturday, April 9th. The tiny little specks coming off the land in the back are actually palm tress (which will be one of the many things that I will miss as our time here has almost come to an end), the sky was painted with beautiful pink and blue stripes, and the moon (that tiny little speck in the top of the picture) was starting to come out. When the sun completely set, and the stars shining bright, it was time for the biobay!!!
The biobay, AKA bioluminescent bay, is one of the many things that Puerto Rico is known for. I think the first time I heard about the biobay I was reading an article captioned “10 things you must see before you die.” All of us were very excited to see the biobay, but some of us were definitely a little wearisome about the trek out there. Our kayak adventure was about 3 miles round-trip through a tunnel carved out by the branches of the trees. I think some people’s arms were a little sore the next day, myself included. On the way back, the tunnel was completely pitch-black and silent expect for the train of kayakers, which was actually really creepy, but we all live to tell the tale.
Now lets get back to the dinoflagellates- the organisms that make the water glow. When the sun was set and we were out in the open water without any lights except for the moon and stars, our tour guides hooked all our kayaks together and gave us a tarp to throw over our heads to make it even darker. If you stuck your hand and leg in the water and moved it around, it looked like green glitter had just been dumped in the bay. This was definitely different than the pictures that I saw in my “10 things you must see before you die” article, which showed people lighting up the water with the wake of their kayaks, but at least we saw something! I guess in years past the bay has been better lit, but due to the huge drought that Puerto Rico experienced last year, the dinoflagellates died off and therefore we didn’t see the bay at its best.
Either way, if someone was to come to PR and enjoys kayaking, I would recommend doing the biobay. I think we had a good time as a group and we all made some more memories to add to our PR adventure. And for a live update: we are all having a mac-n-cheese/family dinner competition/sampling so I must go and I hope everyone likes my cookies!!! ¡adiós! -Chrissy