text: The antifungal activity of the essential oil fraction from Thymus magus, and its major component thymol, against Candida albicans was investigated in vitro and in vivo. The combined effects of the oils and clotrimazole, a commonly used antifungal drug for treatment of external candidiasis, were evaluated in this study. In experimental vaginal candidiasis the essential oil fraction of T. magnus resulted in relatively milder inhibition of fungal growth following the inoculation of test mice compared to clotrimazole. However, new fungal growth was not detected up to 12 days after cessation of treatment. In contrast, in a similar experiment using clotrimazole, C. albicans was detected in the 12th day post-treatment with the sample. This result indicates that T. magnus oil could be a promising drug to control vaginal candidiasis. In checkerboard titer tests, the combination of clotrimazole with the essential oil fraction of T. magus or T. quinquecostatus resulted in significant synergism, with FIC indices between 0.14 and 0.27 against C. albicans. While clotrimazole combined with thymol, the major component of these oils, produced only an additive effect, with FIC indices ranging between 0.50 and 1.00. Thus, the prominent synergistic effects of clotrimazole combined with T. magus essential oil indicate that these compounds may be an effective treatment for C. albicans infections.

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- A recent Bitdefender report highlights grave security vulnerabilities in popular home security cameras.
- Many smart home devices don’t incorporate adequate security mechanisms, say experts.
- People are advised to pick smart devices after careful consideration and spend time securing them.
In our haste to deck out our houses with smart devices, we often forget that all it takes is a single device with weak security for a hacker to sneak into our home network.
Bitdefender has just published a report on serious vulnerabilities in Wyze home security cameras that, if left untreated, could enable hackers to tap into their camera feeds. With the smart home market expected to balloon to $3.27 billion in 2022, it’s no surprise that these smart devices are increasingly becoming popular targets for cybercriminals.
“When looking to purchase new security or IoT gear for the home, users should first do their due diligence beyond just price comparison,” Dan Berte, Director, IoT Security at Bitdefender, told Lifewire over email. “Just like a car, IoT devices come with varying features and safety measures; they are not all equal.”
Smart devices, also known as the Internet of Things (IoT), are traditional home devices, like TVs, doorbells, baby monitors, lights, thermostats, and all kinds of home appliances, connected to the internet to enable us to control and monitor them remotely.
Russ Munisteri, cybersecurity expert and Assistant Director of Education at MyComputerCareer, told Lifewire that while companies are tripping over each other to cram more features into their devices, security has unfortunately taken a back seat.
"IoT devices have more of a focus on user-friendly features that are developed quickly, but lack in device and network security," Munisteri said over email.
The Bitdefender report is proof that smart devices with weak or improper security measures can lead to disastrous outcomes and turn security devices into spying tools. Last year, security researchers at Nozomi Networks uncovered a flaw in software that’s used on all kinds of smart devices and could be exploited to spy on people through baby monitors, home security cameras, and smart doorbells.
Given the risks, Matt Tett, Advisor & Subject Matter Expert at IoT Security Trust Mark, suggests people looking to buy new internet-connected devices for their homes should never do so without considering the security, safety, and privacy settings of the products.
Berte suggested sticking with reputable brands and avoid being suckered in by cheap unknown brands. "Often, these [unknown brands] cut corners in development and manufacturing, including security measures," shared Berte.
In fact, security firm A&O IT Group has previously shared details about the lax security measures in a couple of cheap and widely used smart plugs, which could leak their owner’s Wi-Fi credentials.
IoT devices have more of a focus on user-friendly features that are developed quickly, but lack in device and network security.
All IoT security experts unanimously suggest that before buying a smart device, people should make sure these devices use encryption and that they push security updates and patches automatically. Berte added that the really good ones would also host bug bounty programs, which are invitations to third-party security researchers to find flaws in the devices for monetary awards.
But that’s not the end of it. Most, if not all, IoT devices ship either without a password or with a generic one, which many people don’t ever change. Bulletproof recently found over 200,000 Raspberry Pi devices connected to the internet whose owners hadn’t bothered to change the default password.
In addition to setting a strong password, Munisteri also suggested disabling any unwanted features in the devices. "Enabled features are vulnerabilities waiting to be exploited. I stressfully recommend combing through each setting and disabling anything that is not needed," emphasized Munisteri.
Additionally, all experts also suggested connecting smart devices to a network that's separate from the one used by other devices that contain valuable data, like laptops. If that isn't possible, Berte recommended adding an extra layer of security to protect the IoT devices from hackers, viruses, and spyware, using security firmware such as Netgear Armor.
However, the responsibility of security smart home IoT devices isn't the sole responsibility of owners. Tett shared that the current good practice advice globally is for the manufacturers of consumer IoT devices to incorporate good security measures in their products from the start, rather than trying to bolt them on afterward.
"The responsibility for providing good security, privacy, and safety mechanisms should start with the manufacturer, not the consumer," said Tett.


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Last April we booked a charter repositioning cruise on the Westerdam which was sold by a German company through a South African travel agency. The cruise went from Cape Town to Rotterdam from 12-26 July, 2010. Unfortunately the German company ran into financial difficulties, we were told and, at the last minute, sold cabins in Germany for as low as 800Euros, which included transport to the airport in Germany, flight to Cape Town, 14 nights in an outside cabin, and transport by bus from Rotterdam to Germany! As a result what should have been a quiet repositioning cruise turned into an overcrowded cruise with most of the passengers being amongst the most unpleasant, rude, aggressive and arrogant that I have ever encountered. Out of over 1700 passengers, about 1400 were Germans and most of the activities were geared towards them. The 300 South Africans felt they were on board to subsidize them as they had paid very much more than what the Germans were bragging they had paid. This being said, we met very elegant, educated, pleasant Germans, but they were very much in the minority and looked as shell shocked as we were.
I will thus review the Westerdam in light of the above, as I don't think we had the regular experience.
The ship She is not the prettiest inside - whoever was in charge of the decor must have been on some very strong hallucinogen at the time. Horrific colour schemes in the public rooms with ghastly pseudo-Egyptian and other massive pieces of decorative furniture everywhere (and a Reinie Mackintosh style love seat thrown in for good measure). But she grows on you and by the end of the cruise you'll love her.

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The Baltimore Orioles have had their share of issues defeating the Houston Astros over the years. Much of that has to do with pitching and getting on base. But what if the defending champions had additional help during games?
According to Metro Boston, a Houston Astros’ employee was in essence thrown out of a media credentialed area near the Boston dugout during last Saturday’s ALCS Game One. Apparently the man was working his phone over the course of a couple of innings among other “suspicious actions.” The man was allowed to stay in Fenway Park, but as not allowed back into the credentialed area.
Metro Boston goes on to state that Boston may have been warned by the Cleveland Indians of this sort of thing, who of course were defeated by Houston in the ALDS. The implication of course is that the man was potentially able to see and hear what was going on in the Boston dugout. In effect, a fairly complex sign-stealing operation.
None of the three teams mentioned above have commented. Having said that, IF this is true it does present a bit of a problem. It would call into question the legitimacy of what Houston’s done in the past few years, and this year. The irony would be however that it would be the Boston Red Sox, who did something similar with an apple watch last year, who were victims.
The bit about Cleveland in essence warning Boston is interesting also. Cleveland manager Francona of course managed the BoSox for many years. So there are ties between the franchises in that sense. Let’s be frank; sign-stealing and using any method possible to gain an advantage (a fancy way of saying cheating) is rampant across MLB and sports. Writers such as myself talk about the integrity of the game and so forth, and I think that’s fine and good – for writers. But between the lines, guys are willing to do whatever they deem necessary to win. Including cheat.
But it’s also rare that teams will call one another out. Kind of an unwritten rule inside of an unwritten rule. First off, tattling is unbecoming of grown men. Remember the old adage snitches get stiches? It’s bad enough to cheat, but you don’t want to be the guy to attach your name to manifesting the situation in public. Again, it’s unbecoming of a grown man.
But often times things such as Team A warning Team B about Team C will go on. And if this story is to be believed, that’s probably what happened. Ironically, Forbes later came out with a story saying that there was no wrong-doing by the Astros. Apparently the league was willing to acgknowledge that there was a Houston employee involved in something, but that he was apparently keeping an eye on the BoSox to ensure that THEY weren’t cheating. Again accoring to Forbes, the matter was closed according to MLB.
Believe what you wish one way or the other. I’ve seen several really strange things however when the Orioles have played Houston. The same is true in series’ not involving the O’s when Houston’s playing. A lot of funny things seem to happen in games in which they’re involved. And they usually seem to happen in Houston’s favor.
Understand, while it may not appear as such, I’m NOT accusing the Houston Astros of cheating. One side says one thing, and the other says something else. Unequivocally, we have a he said she said situation. But this is a story that’s out there, and will potentially have to be addressed further at some point. Something that’s certainly worthy of keeping an eye upon.
The Baltimore Orioles and Adam Jones will tell you about Boston fans. Now in general, Fenway Park has some of the best fans you’ll find in any sport. But there are exceptions to every rule. And many of those exceptions happen to come in Boston sports events.
On Sunday a Kansas City Chiefs player scored a touchdown in their game against the New England Patriots. The player ran out of the endzone and towards the stands, where he was flipped the bird. While vulgar, it’s probably not over-the-line for fans at a game. What is over-the-line however is what came with the flipping of the bird…
…the player had beer thrown on him. By a fan. Yes, you read that right (if you hadn’t already heard the story). A fan actually threw beer on a player. Maybe I’m cut from a different cloth than some people, but I’d never do that to someone. If someone did it to me I’d view it as akin to throwing a first punch.
There’s no circumstance in which this is EVER acceptable. But it’s not the first time Boston sports fans have shown this ugly side of themselves. As I said, for the most part the fans at Fenway Park are some of the best in the business. But we all remember the situation last year in which Adam Jones dealt with racial slurs in the outfield.
Again, there are lines you don’t cross. Telling an opposing player that they’re no good or have no business being on the field is one thing. Right or not, that’s part of what professional athletes sign up for. It’s part of the job. But racial slurs are well over the line. And again, that happened in the same city that threw beer at an opponent last night.
On top of that, Joel Ward (an African-American) of the Washington Capitals had a similar experience to Jones when he scored the series-winning goal to defeat the Boston Bruins in a playoff series a few years ago. As stand-alone incidents each one of these are unacceptable. But put them together, and it speaks to a louder problem. Whether anyone chooses to admit it or not, Boston may have a race problem.
So should opposing players fear playing there? The Orioles are about to have a lot of young players; what are they to think? The best and only way to address this is for the decent fans of Boston to police the situation. If they see something, they need to say something. And that goes for all cities – including Baltimore for that matter. Am I suggesting that people should rat out their own when it comes to these types of things? That’s exactly what I’m saying.
The former Baltimore Orioles’ team was all about power. That is until said power was seemingly zapped this year. Or in reality it was zapped starting in September of 2017. But I digress.
The baseball industry has been trending towards small ball for some time. I personally may not be as big a fan of it as some, however it’s certainly “a thing.” People are quick to throw out the examples of the Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, and even this year’s Tampa Rays as examples,
However with that said, power-hitting is still “a thing” also. The Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Dodgers are all great examples of successful teams in the here and now – who are all about bashing their opponents to death. And notice that two of those are American League East teams.
So the question is where do the Orioles go as they rebuild? Do they focus on team speed and OBP? Take the get on base approach? Or do they look once again to power as a modus operandi to win games?
The answer has to lie smack in the middle. They do need to have more of a focus on just getting guys on base. The fact is that you never know what can happen when someone gets on base. He could swipe a bag, get to second on a wild pitch, etc. And yes, sometimes that additional pressure on the pitcher and defense is enough to cause a mistake that culminates in a run scoring.
However, the Orioles still compete in the American League East. There’s no division in which power has historically been more celebrated. And in reality it’s power whenever and in any manner possible or necessary. People point to Tampa’s success in 2018 as evidence for the fact that people like me are wrong. Maybe that’s true for al I know. However I just don’t see a team competing over a long period of time (let’s say five years plus) relying on next-to-no-power, along with freak plays. Again however, anything’s possible.
So perhaps the emphasis for the O’s moving forward should be on balance. If you commit yourself to balancing power and speed/OBP early in the rebuilding process, it’ll stick – PROVIDED that they have the right personnel in place. That’s the big part regardless of the strategy. But if you have balance, you’ll eventually be tough to stop.
I’m on record as believing that Buck Showalter should have been given a contract to manage the Baltimore Orioles in 2018. There isn’t much that’s going to sway me off of that opinion. However this past week we heard stories and rumors start to surface from very credible sources such as The Athletic‘s Ken Rosenthal that gave a lot of people some pause.
In short, the Orioles didn’t utilize analytics enough, which explains their quick malaise. And on top of that, it also explains why players many players who left the Orioles improved almost overnight. Is there something to that?
Buck Showalter isn’t the type of manager who’s going to embrace analytics the way that some of the younger managers and coaches do. That doesn’t make him right or wrong. It’s just a different approach – much more old school at that.
Buck believes that you win games by out-thinking, out-hustling, out-scoring, out-doing, and out-manuevering the other side. And it’s easy to see how a guy who’s played by that code his entire life would be adverse to allowing computer nerds to take over the game. And I don’t mean that to be disrespectful in the least. I mean that in the sense that the game’s won between the lines; not by crunching numbers.
This isn’t to say that some level of using analytics isn’t good. And I’m sure that Buck would tell you that. The Orioles used a defensive shift as much as anyone else during his time in Baltimore. That’s all based on what’s on guys’ spray charts in terms of where they place the ball in play.
However we’re also led to believe that at various times there was strife within the organization, with Buck not really wanting to embrace new ways of thinking, and other members of the organization wanting to do so. Sometimes including players. So…was Showalter actually holding the team back?
There are a million things you could say, but the fact is that we don’t know the whole story. And we won’t for awhile. Little by little these types of things always trickle out; it just takes time. Analytics has little to do with Showalter leaving Zach Britton in the bullpen in the AL Wild Card Game in 2016. If some reports are to be believed, that’s when some players lost faith in his ability to manage the team.
There can be no doubt that Buck Showalter led a resurgence of Orioles baseball that touched a generation of fans. Does that mean mistakes weren’t made? Of course not. Any professional should be willing to admit that s/he made mistakes. Buck’s no different. The question is whether or not Showalter himself hampered the organization with his old school tactics. My reponse to that would be that tactics as such worked forever and ever – which is why they’re old school. Why would they not work now?
Jonathan Schoop is only one of many former Baltimore Orioles appearing in the 2018 MLB playoffs. Schoop’s Milwaukee Brewers lead the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 in the NLCS. However Schoop himself has been absent in the lineup of late, as he’s struggled mightily since leaving Baltimore.
In many cases it works in reverse; a player looks average at best with the O’s, and their career takes off when they go elsewhere. And often times that transition is immediate. Schoop finished the 2018 regular season hitting only .202 in a Brewers’ uniform.
Many naysayers over the years have tried to market things as the Orioles screwing the pooch in developing players and so forth. Then they go somewhere else and other coaches in another organization with another system straighten them out. But if you’re going to argue that point, you’d have no choice but to argue the opposite in this case. Or at least argue that the Orioles were obviously doing something right with Schoop.
My personal opinion is that this is in essence the inverse of a guy needing a change of air. The Orioles aren’t unique in that sometimes guys flourish when they go elsewhere. It happens across sports all the time. Sometimes just being in a different set-up can achieve better results. Sometimes it allows the player to be somewhat more relaxed, and it just falls into place.
But Schoop was a guy who seemed to like playing in Baltimore. And his departure came as somewhat of a surprise, given that the Orioles seemed intent on trading everyone. So is it possible that the exact opposite results of a change of air occurred with him?
That’s my theory. The more sinister version of that is that the O’s got rid of him just in time. I don’t believe that, for what it’s worth. I don’t think that someone as young as Schoop is going to just fall off a cliff and suddenly not be right. But either way, he didn’t have a good second half with his new team. For his sake and theirs, my hope is that he can get it together in whatever appearances he makes moving forward.
I’m on record as saying that the Baltimore Orioles did the best they could with first baseman Chris Davis in 2018. Davis’ contract meant that they really couldn’t cut him. He spent some time on the bench, but DFAing him would have been a different story.
But what about next year? A new GM and a new manager will replace Buck Showalter and Dan Duquette. Showalter specifically we know is loyal to the bone, which many feel is why Davis was in the lineup as often as he was this past year. His contract certainly played a role also.
And the contract situation will continue regardless of who’s in charge. If the Orioles cut/DFA him, they’re still on the hook for his salary (unless they were able to trade him). Even if another team picks him up – the Orioles would be paying him to play for someone else. Also keep in mind that some of the payments are deferred until well after the contract ends.
Needless to say, a new regime isn’t going to be quite as loyal to a holdover from the old regime. And that’s in essence what Davis would be – a holdover. That isn’t to say that he would be cut. I’m not sure that the Angelos family would be happy wasting resources like that.
But would he play as often or as long? Tough to say. Just another in a long line of questions that will be posed to the new guys when they arrive.
There are several names circulating as candidates for the Baltimore Orioles’ open managerial spot. There are several “recycled managers” out there, many of whom are relatively big names. I’m on record as saying that the O’s should go young and go with someone who’s probably on his first manager’s job.
I say that because someone like that is going to work for what the Orioles are going to want to spend. And I don’t say that meaning that the O’s aren’t willing to pay for a decent manager. They spent a lot on Showalter over the years. They’re willing to spend for a top-notch manager. But the team they’re going to have for the foreseeable future wouldn’t warrant someone like a Soscia. Just not in the cards.
So having said that, one name that’s been floated is former major league utility man and current MLB analyst Mark DeRosa. DeRosa was drafted in 1996 by Atlanta. He played for eight different teams over the course of his career, retiring after playing in Toronto for the 2013 season.
In many ways he does fit the bill. He’s a former player and he’s young. However I caution the Orioles and fans on one point: he’s never coached. And I don’t mean he’s never managed, I mean he’s never been a coach in MLB. After retiring he went straight to MLB Network and has been there ever since.
People will look at Boone in New York and say that worked out pretty well. Sure…when you have a championship-caliber team in place it’s probably pretty easy. However there are quite a few things about managing that you can only learn by being a coach on someone’s staff and watching what they do.
The flip side of the coin is that if the Orioles don’t take a shot on hi, someone else might. Then you’re on the clock to win a World Series before that team. Again, DeRosa may well be a great manager one day. But are the Orioles willing to take the risk that he will be right now – after no coaching experience?
I’ve said previously that with all of the former 2018 Baltimore Orioles in the MLB playoffs, the Buck Showalter era is indirectly living on in absentia. I suppose that might come off as a bit of a stretch. But if you think about it, there’s some truth behind that statement.
New York fell to Boston last night, 4-3. That was an elimination game, so Boston now advances to play Houston in the ALCS. New York won 100 games in 2018, which in most seasons and in most divisions would have been enough to win the division. Not this year in the AL East.
New York of course had to play an elimination game at home last week against Oakland, and then jump head first into a best-of-five ALDS against their rivals (Boston). And as the Orioles and Oriole fans will tell you, those Wild Card Games will take a lot of out you. Obviously you’d rather play in the Wild Card Game as opposed to staying home. However they aren’t exactly pleasant experiences – win or lose.
The O’s won seven games and dropped 12 to New York this year. The only team in the American League against whom they won more games was Tampa (8). Granted going 7-12 against a division foe isn’t winning you any titles. However at the very least the Birds were slightly more competitive aainst New York than they were against most other teams.
You see where I’m going with this, I’m sure. New York finished eight games behind Boston in the standings. The O’s went 3-16 against Boston – had they ended up with a similar record against New York, the division is much tighter. And who knows how things play out at the end of the day?
New York still would have had some work to do given that circumstance in order to stay out of the Wild Card Game. But the fact is that you just don’t know how things end up playing out. So one way or the other, the influence of the Orioles was felt – directly or otherwise.
As I said last week, the likes of Manny Machado and Jonathan Schoop being in the post-season seemingly allow the best era in recent Baltimore Orioles’ history to live on. Albeit in absentia in a sense. So on that basis, Orioles fans are in for a treat.
Machado’s Los Angeles Dodgers and Schoop’s Milwaukee Brewers are set to square off in the National League Championship Series. One of those two will obviously get the opportunity to go into uncharted waters, and advance to the World Series. Will it be the Dodgers, who by default are always going to be a part of the national discussion of baseball? Or the blue collar Brew Crew, from the blue collar town of Milwaukee?
I use that term because Milwaukee is a lot like Baltimore in a sense. However that aside, Machado’s certainly had an easier time since leaving the O’s than Schoop has. Machado’s hit .273 with 13 homers as a Dodger. Schoop’s hit .202 with four homers. In some instances he’s been used in essence as a bench player and/or pinch hitter.
That aside, Schoop and Machado were very close friends with the Orioles. We all remember Schoop leaving his vacation and driving to Manny’s house to see him off after having been traded. So I’m sure that both will want to beat the other one, however both would be happy for the other if he wins.
My hope is that Orioles fans don’t follow this series thinking that it’s a shame the Orioles couldn’t keep those players. Be happy for them, and know that at the very least the O’s got something back for them. May the best former Oriole win!
I maintain that the Baltimore Orioles made a mistake in not retaining now former manager Buck Showalter. But what’s done is done. Having said that, maybe I shouldn’t include that former title just yet. Showalter’s contract doesn’t expire until the end of the month. So technically he’s still the manager of the Orioles. But I digress.
When Buck first got here he non-ceremoniously announced that this would be his final managing job. It wasn’t a comment that received a lot of fanfare, but I remember him saying something to that effect. One has to wonder if he feels differently now.
Let’s say that he does feel differently. Let’s say that at 62, he wants to manage – next year. Where could he possibly go? I’ll start with the most obvious: the Anaheim Angels. That’s a team that could in theory be a contender now with the right leadership. Furthermore it’s a team that’s used to a veteran manager and a steady hand. Overall, Showalter would very nicely fill a vacuum there.
Minnesota is also looking for a new skipper, and while that’s a team that might need just a bit more building, it’s also a possible fit. The same is true but moreso (in the building part) in Texas. Showalter lives in Dallas, and is a former Texas manager. So that would be a homecoming of sorts.
Ultimately I think it matters what Buck himself wants to do. His credentials as a manager are well-known. If he wanted to manage now I think there would be no shortage of suitors. But it wouldn’t surprise me if he took a year off. Maybe re-evaluate things after next season. But I don’t see Buck going the way of other former Oriole managers and either becoming a scout or a perpetual assistant. If he wants to be a manager moving onward, he will be.


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You know autumn is here when trays of pansies, along with pumpkins and gourds, appear in garden centers.
Perfect plants for three-season color, pansies are best planted in October when the weather is cool but the sun and soil still are warm enough to promote root growth and flower development.
Once established, pansies flower now through May with some TLC, including regular fertilizations and light pruning when the plants get straggly. In garden beds, they look best when planted in masses that provide eye-catching, curb-appeal color. They also work well in pots and planters for porches and patios.
"I love pansies," says Eric Bailey of Landscapes by Eric Bailey — landscapesbyeb.com — in York County.
"They are the one cheery plant for color in winter. My favorite color combination is Delta pure yellow and Delta true blue — these complement each other very nicely. However, I love blue and white or red and white as other combinations."
You can find hundreds of Delta pansies in assorted colors at Charlie's Produce and Nursery on Route 17 in York County.
In Hampton, Countryside Gardens — countrysidegardens.biz — stocks hundreds of pansies, including the prolific Cool Wave series, which does great in containers and hanging baskets, according to garden center owner Tish Llaneza. She especially likes pansies called Frizzle Sizzle for their frilly ruffled edges and Whiskers for their cat face patterns. Learn about different creative uses for pansies in baskets, pumpkins, towers, pots and garden combination ideas at wave-rave.com/howto.
Planting pansies is surefire success when you follow some sage advice on getting the plants started right.
"My pansy tip is shocking to many but they come back and say 'You were right,'" says Llaneza.
"I suggest selecting your pansy color theme. When you plant them, pinch off all pansies at the base of the stem one time. You want the plant to get established first. Put that energy into the roots and plant. A fat, well-rooted plant will make it through the season much easier."
When planting, use a planter started fertilizer such as Bio-Tone, adds Llaneza. Then, follow up with regular feedings of Flower Tone for season-long flower production. Both organic "tone" products are by Espoma — espoma.com.
Pansies also are tough annuals that that survive even the harshest environments, according to Daniel Van Dyke, landscape installation manager at McDonald Garden Center — mcdonaldgardencenter.com — in Hampton.
"With just a little TLC, you can keep a tight form and keep them blooming all season long," Van Dyke says.
"Pansies tend to get a bit leggy at times. If this occurs, simply pinch them back. Depending on how large they have gotten you may even take them back to half of their existing size. This will stimulate new growth resulting in a tighter plant. You may lose a few blooms right off the bat, but in the long run it will make for an attractive plant.
"Also, when you fertilize, pay attention to the nitrogen (the first number listed on a fertilizer), and the phosphorus (the middle number listed). Those are the components of a fertilizer that promote leaf growth and flowering. We recommend Greenleaf fertilizer specifically formulated for Hampton Roads — it's what we use on our own plants."
For gardeners who battle hungry deer, pansies may tempt them.
"If you want to give up on pansies and have a plant that deer do not eat, try Dianthus Telstar Mix," says Bailey.
"We planted many last year and even in a terrible winter they pulled through perfectly."
On the positive side, pansies benefit bees during winter.
"Honey bees do work pansies and violas during cool weather but they are not a major source of nectar or pollen," says Pam Fisher, president Virginia State Beekeepers Association and a resident of Chesapeake.
"There simply aren't enough pansies to support a hive of bees, which requires acres of plants to sustain it. Asters and goldenrod — think native plants in huge numbers — are far more important but their flowers do not survive a hard frost like pansies.
"Honey bees do not hibernate; they survive on their stored honey, which is why they make it. But they do augment the honey with nectar and pollen from anything in bloom during the winter. You can find bees bringing in pollen year-round in our area, even in the winter. Honey bees fly when the temperatures are above 50 degrees Fahrenheit and sometimes pansies are the only thing out there blooming so you'll see honey bees visiting them on warm winter days."
If you want to plant pansies for bees, Fisher encourages you to put in blue, white or yellow pansies and any that are fragrant.
"My experience is the yellow flowering varieties are the most fragrant in hybrid pansies," she says.
In addition to pansies, Llaneza suggests violas, including her two favorites Tiger Eye and Sky Blue Martien, the latter a 2010 All-America Selections Cool Seasons Bed Plant Award Winner. Sky Blue Martien flowers winter and spring, endures wind, rain and cold, and spreads 10 to 12 inches in planters and garden beds, according to gardeners.
There's also Anytime Pansiolas by Proven Winners, a brand sold at local garden centers and nationwide — provenwinners.com. Pansiolas combine the traits of pansies and violas into an annual that blooms year-round, even in the hot summer, in shades of purple, lavender, white and yellow.
For more cool-season color, Llaneza also likes snapdragons that in years past were considered annuals but now are seasonal plants that return even prettier in spring and fall, she says.
Fall interest also can be found in "texture plants" with leaf color and patterns, including heuchera, dusty miller, hellebores, ivy sages, evergreen ferns, dwarf conifers and pachysandra, to name a few, adds Llaneza.
More cold-loving annuals
Perennials such as asters, goldenrods and mums give us color until Thanksgiving, but there are annuals that flower nicely during mild winters, and sometimes rebound in spring. Those include ornamental cabbage and kale, calendula, Chinese forget-me-not, sweet pea, sweet alyssum and stocks, along with pansies and violas, according to the New York/Mid-Atlantic Gardener's Book of Lists by the late Virginia Tech professor Bonnie Appleton of Norfolk and Lois Trigg Chaplin.
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Famous Russian journalist: Coup in Armenia masterminded by US, Israel - INTERVIEW
“There is a high probability of another military confrontation between Armenia and Azerbaijan”
APA TV News Director Javid Ismayil has obtained an interview from famous Russian journalist Maksim Shevchenko. The interview took place during the 15th Eurasian Media Forum in Almaty with support from JTI Company.
Q: You always defend Azerbaijan’s just position. Unfortunately, there are few journalists like you in Russia ...
A: I defend the interests of the people of Azerbaijan, rather than Azerbaijan. Distinguished scientist and philosopher, my late friend Heydar Jamal, who was buried Almaty, told me about the ancient history and culture of your people. Through him have I gotten to know Azerbaijanis better. Heydar Jamal was a genuinely patriotic Azerbaijani warrior.
Q: What are your views about the change in power in Armenia?
A: Of course, this was a coup and, first of all, there were social reasons. In contrast to the ruling class in Armenia, people live in extreme poverty. Since Armenia was a very poor country, there were enough grounds for social dissatisfaction. It is clear to me that there were external forces behind this, and it was against Iran, rather than Russia. This is because there are global preparations for a war against Iran. The western plan to attack this ancient and large country, which still has nearly 100 million inhabitants and a very strong economy despite the sanctions requires serious preparations. They do not take into account that all Iranians - both Persians and Turkic-speaking peoples are patriotic people. Armenia was the only country neighboring Iran whose borders were not controlled by Western, U.S., and Israeli special services. Let Azerbaijanis take no offence for me saying this. In my opinion, it will never be the same; Armenia's border with Iran will be seriously controlled. The Armenian Association in the U.S. and its influential lobby, which back up Pashinyan, are closely cooperating with Israel.
Q: Are you suggesting that the coup in Armenia was masterminded by the U.S. and Israel?
A: I am not saying, I generally have no doubts about this.
Q: From the outside it seemed that Russia did not interfere in the process of power change in Armenia. Was this really true? If so, what was the reason?
A: The Russian lobbyists have failed in Armenia. They first put their bets on billionaires such as Karapetyan-Vardanyan- Abrahamyan trio. The trio convinced Moscow that everything in Armenia is under their control. The point is, Soviet Armenia is a small part of Armenianism. Armenianism is many times greater than microscopic Armenia. The number of Armenians living in Russia is several times more than the Armenians in Armenia. Imagine that the number of Armenians living in Krasnodar is more than the Armenians living in Armenia. All of them, including Armenians from Azerbaijan, have found shelter in our country under the name of “refugees”. Moreover, Armenians from France, from America, from Cilicia and there are also Armenians from Lebanon who once fought in Karabakh that are serious forces. For this reason, we must speak of the defeat of some lobbyist groups who lie to Putin about everything being under control in Armenia. It became known that billions are not enough to prevent the people’s protests. I hope the rating of the Karapetyan-Vardanyan- Abrahamyan trio has seriously fallen.
Q: For the first time in the last 20 years, local Armenians have come to power after overturning heads of Karabakh rebels Robert Kocharyan and Serzh Sargsyan, born in Azerbaijan. Do you think this factor will affect the process of negotiations to resolve Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement?
A: I want to remind that the Dashnaktsutyun party and other radical groups that demand the recognition of Karabakh’s independence and its annexation to Armenia supported Pashinyan. Therefore, I think that the probability of a recurrence of the bloody events of the 1990s between Armenia and Azerbaijan can increase dramatically because Pashinyan put serious bets in the Karabakh issue and accused Sargsyan and his team of delaying the settlement of the Karabakh issue. As a result, nationalism and militarism once again flared up in Armenia. From this point of view, some provocative events held Khankendi were not accidental. Therefore, I think that there is a high probability of another military confrontation between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Q: What steps do you think are needed to be taken to prevent the recurrence of the events of April 2016 on the contact line between Azerbaijani and Armenian troops?
A: I think that each country had its own goals during April events in 2016. Azerbaijan demonstrated that it is able to carry out triumphant military attacks, Armenia mobilized the population, while Russia tried to present itself as a peacemaker. Now the situation is different, there is a high probability of another war. Let’s imagine for a moment that military operations between Azerbaijan and Armenia have broken out again. It will lead to a complete change of the situation in the region and will destroy the Russian-Turkish alliance. If a war begins, Turkey will definitely support Azerbaijan, and no exception that it will join the war. It is obvious which side Russia will choose. Therefore, neither side needs this war. I think that both Russia and Turkey will do their best to prevent this war, and will try to influence Baku and Yerevan. I would like to note one more issue. Armenian nationalism is very dangerous and radical. There are a lot of groups with immutable position in Armenia. They are not able to engage in a dialogue despite all historical events that took place so far. The only thing they are able to do is to set some utopian racial or ethnic “missions” before Armenian people. I hope that these groups will be subjected to pressure and thrown back into the background.
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Apple introduced a 3TB version of its Time Capsule wireless network attached storage device on Tuesday to little fanfare. The release was first picked up by the staff over at AppleInsider who noted that Apple’s previous generation of Time Capsule units were available in only 1TB and 2TB models. However, Apple’s web site indicates it is now offering 2TB and 3TB models.
No pricing information is available at this time, but AppleInsider notes, the prior generation’s 1TB model was available for $299, while the 2TB version was available for $499. A link on the Time Capsule web page says the units still start at $299, but the page’s “buy now” link was down. Apple did not issue a press release regarding the update.
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My cute little gaiwan arrived today. These are a simple, and cheap, way to get started in Gongfu Cha, which is basically the Chinese tea ceremony. Much simpler than worrying about the kind of tea pot that is preferred.
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The firm creates digital tools to help transport authorities better communicate the wide array of available mobility options. Its new product is similar in functionality to Google Maps and the many consumer-based trip planners in existence. What differentiates Conveyal’s product is that it provides users with a multimodal view of commuting options in the Washington D.C. region, emphasizing those that are healthy and sustainable.
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That market: commuters served by ACCS’s transportation demand management (TDM) business-to-business consultant, Arlington Transportation Partners (and potentially other TDM consultants). ATP plans on using CarFreeAtoZ to create personalized commute recommendations for Arlington-area employers and employees.
Emory describes CarFreeAtoZ as “the only trip planner we know of that is both truly multimodal and based on open data and technology. Neither Google Maps, nor any of the multitudes of trip planners on the market, allow transport authorities control over how their transport systems are represented, particularly when it comes to combining and comparing many different modes within a single trip.”
CarFreeAtoZ, as a platform, tailors transportation options to match the unique nature of each community. In Arlington and D.C., bike and transit is an important combination missing from trip planners. Similarly, carpool, vanpool, and drive-to-transit options are critical to many suburban commuters, but are missing from currently available tools.
In other words, CarFreeAtoZ is a software tool that helps commuters solve the so-called “first-mile last-mile” problem by giving them a holistic view of the transport system. Using the tool, a user can easily display a commute trip that begins in one mode (Capital Bikeshare, for instance) and ends in another mode (like Metrorail). Facilitating multimodal connections is complex, as documented by Conveyal developer Trevor Gerhardt in a recent Mobility Lab story.
Conveyal’s hard work has paid off. CarFreeAtoZ is beautiful, intuitive, and particularly well-suited to the D.C. region with its abundance of transportation options.
Beta testers gave CarFreeAtoZ overall positive reviews, with 87 percent saying they would use the tool again. Credit the unique qualifications of Conveyal’s small team, which consists not only of programmers, but also urban planners and a cartographer.
Conveyal founders Emory, Kevin Webb, and Andrew Byrd began their partnership at OpenPlans, a non-profit incubator for civic technology (OpenPlans is also the creator of the now Mobility Lab-led event Transportation Camp).
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Conveyal’s team is geographically dispersed (in New York City, Atlanta, Paris, and Washington), but the creation of CarFreeAtoZ could perhaps only have occurred in the D.C. region. Washington has quickly established itself as fertile ground for transportation-related technology start-ups such as the technology incubator 1776 and Arlington County’s similarly positioned Disruption Corp (two companies that recently announced they are merging, in fact).
Arlington County’s long history as a nurturer of public-minded products was a key factor in Conveyal’s creation as well. In 2011, ACCS’s research arm Mobility Lab announced a fellowship program for aspiring transit techies. That project was borne out of a conversation between ACCS’ Chris Hamilton and Greater Greater Washington founder David Alpert (a former Google employee himself).
Conveyal’s initial year in existence had been spent working on unrelated projects, but the transit fellowship opportunity was fortuitous. Webb explains, “Chris and David’s vision for how information technology could improve transport outcomes aligned exactly with the perspective behind our work at Conveyal. We see that embodied in CarFreeAtoZ and more broadly in this collaboration with ACCS, ensuring that information tools support broader transport policy goals.”
Conveyal’s fellowship produced promising results, leading to a grant for the project, awarded from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation. ACCS matched the DRPT funds.
CarFreeAtoZ was an important early project at Conveyal. Emory says, “As one of our first larger, longer-term contracts, it gave us the ability to think ahead and start expanding the team.” Being tapped by Arlington to head up this new project – at the time called the Transit Tech Initiative – allowed Conveyal to staff up its team. Conveyal now employs six people, and is expanding to support deployments of the CarFreeAtoZ tool in communities beyond Washington. They are also devising a new tool to be used by transportation planners, tentatively simply referred to as Transport Analyst.
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CarFreeAtoZ left beta and went “live” last month, and will soon be rolled out to Arlington-area employers by ATP. It is the latest of Arlington County’s incubated transit-tech projects, which include TransitScreen, CarFreeNearMe, OneBusAway, and Capital Bikeshare.
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The Serious Violence Duty comes with a small amount of funding for staff costs and commissioning interventions, which has been allocated to Police and Crime Commissioners to distribute. In the Humber area, the Humber VPP is managing this on behalf of partners. Each CSP has a new Violence Prevention Officer jointly funded by the Humber VPP and the Serious Violence Duty funds. Additional youth outreach capacity is also being jointly funded, delivered through Youth Offending Teams, to complement other interventions commissioned by the Humber VPP and partners.

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Thomas H. Newton, Jr., Kent J. Riley, Peter J. Binns, Gordon E. Kohse, Lin-Wen Hu, Otto K. Harling
Volume 139 / Number 2 / August 2002 / Pages 175-183
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A new epithermal neutron irradiation facility, based on a fission converter assembly placed in the thermal column outside the reactor core, has been put into operation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Research Reactor (MITR). This facility was constructed to provide a high-intensity, forward-directed beam for use in neutron capture therapy with an epithermal flux of [approximately equal to]1010 n/cm2s at the medical room entrance with negligible fast neutron and gamma-ray contamination. The fission converter assembly consists of 10 or 11 MITR fuel elements placed in an aluminum tank and cooled with D2O. Thermal-hydraulic criteria were established based on heat deposition calculations. Various startup tests were performed to verify expected neutronic and thermal-hydraulic behavior. Flow testing showed an almost flat flow distribution across the fuel elements with <5% bypass flow. The total reactivity change caused by operation of the facility was measured at 0.014 ± 0.002% K/K. Thermal power produced by the facility was measured to be 83.1 ± 4.2 kW. All of these test results satisfied the thermal-hydraulic safety criteria. In addition, radiation shielding design measurements were made that verified design calculations for the neutronic performance.
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The Doctors: When A Routine Check-Up Goes Wrong
The Doctors examined a situation when a routine check-up with Dr Lisa Masterson resulted in a shocking outcome. We met Julie, one of Dr Lisa’s patients, who was 35 weeks pregnant with a set of twins. Julie was already mom to son Clark, and her pregnancy was becoming increasingly difficult as it went along, as is often the case with twins. She was ordered on bed rest after her cervix had become soft and she began experiencing cramps.
At her next check-up with Dr Lisa, everything seemed to be going fine. However, upon further examination, Dr Lisa discovered that Julie was already two to three centimeters dilated, and was already experiencing labor contractions. Suddenly, with no preparation, Julie was thrust into early labor and an emergency C-Section was performed. With Dr Lisa’s help and quick delivery, two healthy babies were born that day, a boy and a girl.
The Doctors: How A C-Section Works
Julie joined the Doctors to discuss her shocking delivery. She explained that the last thing she expected was to give birth that day. Then, Julie helped Dr Masterson describe how a C-Section works.
During a C-Section, the surgeon makes a smiley-face shaped incision on the abdomen, about the width of two fingers from the pubic bone. She will then feel inside for the head and break the bag of water, pulling out the baby by his head. A C-Section is a two-person surgery, because someone needs to take the baby and cut the cord. Then, for twins, the assistant will push down on the mother’s stomach while the surgeon reaches in and grabs the second baby.
The babies are doing fantastic, and they were brought out so that everyone could meet them, along with Dad and big brother Clark. Julie said that she and her family are just trying to enjoy the twins, since they know it all goes by so fast.

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What is CariPestNet?
CariPestNet is an email network that assists people of the Caribbean sub-region in obtaining prompt advice and information on the identification and management of plant pests ( Arthropods, micro-organisms, nematodes, molluscs & weeds). In so doing the network links the sub-region with Taxonomists and Plant Protection specialists world wide. The services provided are free to members of the network.
How to Join CariPestNet?
You can join our membership either of two ways:
- Via the Yahoo! Groups website: Go to our Yahoo! Groups page, click on Join This Group! and sign up. If you are already a Yahoo! user, enter your ID and password to sign in.
Whom does the network serve?
Any organisation, group or individual can join and this would include national programmes, NGOs, univesities, farmers, students and the private sector. All that is required is access to email, a question to ask, information to give or just an interest in plant protection and being part of a network.
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Plant pests are always present, damaging crops grown for home consumption, domestic markets or for export. Alien invasive species can spread from country to country and adversely affect agricultural production and biodiversity. If farmers and pest control operators are to manage the pest problems that they encounter, they need prompt access to specialist information and advice. This is provided free of charge through CariPestNet from resource personnel world-wide.

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text: I met Angie online, and there was an instant attachion between usâ€¦ Six weeks later I was moving across the country to live with her, then you might believe I was absurd to change my whole life and transport to be with someone I had never met in person before… and maybe you’re right! It does sound crazy! You have to understand that my outdated living situation was terrible, and I was desperate for a fresh start in a new arena. You also have to factor in that I wasn’t just moving to some random arena – I was moving to Seattle, WA, a town I have constantly wanted to visit in person, but by my way of thinking even if things didn’t work out with Angie then I would still be living in Seattle! I found a job working in a single of the best cannabis dispensaries in town, although Seattle is a arena well known for its ample number of dispensaries, however this cannabis dispensary set itself apart from the others by being attached to a small Dipson Theater! It was the only arena in Seattle you could buy cannabis, step outside to smoke it, then come back in and watch a classic film in the theater, and my job was area film usher and area cannabis budtender, and I have to say it was the best job I ever had. Things with Angie are still going great, by the way, and I am 100% sure that moving to Seattle was the smartest option I ever made, however one day I hope to own a cannabis dispensary of my own, right here in Seattle.


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Justice has been denied the Breaker for too long
As the principal petitioner in the case for pardons for Lieutenants Morant, Handcock and Witton, I must challenge the claims made by Craig Wilcox.
Wilcox, like so many claimed "experts" of the Boer War lack an understanding of the case for pardons and the important legal issues therein. The case is not about "breaking procedural rules". The matters raised include a failure of the British military to try the men according to strict adherence to military law and procedures of 1902 that go to the very heart of trial and sentencing procedures that were enacted by British statute. Adherence to due process in military trials is as important in 2010 and it was in 1902 and any deviation that produces an injustice must be addressed.
The focus of the case for pardons is on the denial of a reasonable opportunity to mount a defence to serious charges of murder, to be tried in a fair manner devoid of political interference and to exercise the right of appeal to the King. These rights were denied to Morant as was the opportunity to seek assistance from the Australian government of 1902 to plead for mercy.
The issue I have with the recent British decision is the review of the petition and supporting evidence was considered by public servants and advisers from the Ministry of Defence and not an experienced judicial officer independent of government. British Secretary of Defence Liam Fox's brief letter to the Attorney-General gives no meaningful explanation for the decision and provides no transparency to Australians why, after 108 years of debate and intrigue, this case has not been placed before a judicial inquiry. In 1901-02, the arrest, investigation, trial and sentencing of Morant, Handcock and Witton was conducted by the British in secrecy without any notice to the Australian government or their relatives. This petition was an opportunity for the British government to finally address the controversy surrounding this case and place the matter before a judicial authority. Instead, it chose to again consider the matter in "secret" and without public scrutiny. Perhaps the British government could have followed the lead of the Australian House of Representatives Petitions committee that considered the matter in March 2010 and described the case for pardons as "strong and compelling" and "deserving of relief". The committee also refuted many of the submissions made by Wilcox.
A compelling aspect of the evidence I provided to Dr Fox, that is conveniently ignored by Wilcox, is the evidence confirming that orders were given by British officers to Australian volunteers not to take prisoners. The written evidence corroborates Morant's claims that he and others were following such orders they believed their superiors were entitled to give. It also explains why in 2010, the British government does not wish to expose gross errors in the administration of justice that resulted in the death penalty and that British regular officers were not held accountable by Lord Kitchener for their orders to shoot prisoners in support of Kitchener's methods of prosecuting a guerilla style war. Hardly surprising that Kitchener signed Morant and Handcock's execution orders to deflect attention while ignoring the blatant culpability of his own officers!
For the record, Morant was not tried for killing unarmed men and teenagers and Handcock was not tried for killing one of his own men. He was acquitted of shooting the pastor. Wilcox's view of morality invites unsubstantiated claims that Morant was guilty of offences aside from what he was charged with. Such idle speculation contributes nothing to promoting accurate and learned historical research that Wilcox apparently stands for.
This case will continue to crave debate and controversy. There is a need for careful and independent judicial examination so that truth can be determined for the sake of the descendants of these men and all Australians who respect the rule of law and trial by due process. Regrettably, Dr Fox's decision does nothing to ally the fear that these men were "scapegoated" for errors of judgment and illegal orders of British officers, none of whom were held to account while the "blame" was attributed to three volunteer colonials soldiers. I invite Wilcox et al to join me in a call for a judicial inquiry to discover the truth, independent of government, politically motivated agendas and inaccurate historical claims.
Jim Unkles is a lawyer and the lead petitioner in a move to have the British government pardon Morant, Handcock and Witton.

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Acne is not a problem faced only by teenagers. In fact, it is common among adults too, particularly women.
Acne is caused by a combination of oil gland activity, obstruction of follicular openings and inflammation caused by the Propionibacterium acnes bacteria. Stress and hormones also come into play – women usually have acne breakouts around their menstrual cycles. Often a chronic condition, acne can ease up, only to flare up again.
Adult acne can be distressing, even if there are only a few spots on the face. If you’ve been using an over-the-counter product for your acne for a month but there’s no sign of improvement, seek medical advice.
Depending on the severity of the acne and your doctor’s assessment, there are four main treatment options available:
The most common is vitamin A-derived retinoid. Topical products also include antibiotics such as clindamycin or erythromycin, and benzoyl peroxide – these are sometimes combined into one formulation.
Common antibiotics include doxycycline, erythromycin and minocycline, which are useful in reducing inflammatory lesions (the ones with pus, or those that are large and tender). These should be taken for two to three months.
For women on contraception who have acne, many combined oral contraceptive pills are useful, such as formulations containing both ethinylestradiol and cyproterone acetate. These tend to reduce acne flares that occur around menstruation and, to some extent, facial oiliness.
This is probably the most effective oral medication for severe acne. It controls oil production, reduces inflammation and prevents clogged skin pores. Isotretinoin should be used only under strict medical supervision. Women who take it should avoid getting pregnant, as the drug runs a high risk of causing birth defects.
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Performing Gender returns to LeedsThu 13 December 2018
Part of: Performing Gender: Dance Makes Differences | 2017-2018
At the end of October, we embarked on the second leg of Yorkshire Dance’s 2-year European partnership project Performing Gender, in the form of a week-long professional development workshop for ten regional emerging dancers.
We were delighted to host Slovenian dance artist Nataša Živkovic. Nataša returned to Leeds to open up and pass on some of her extensive experience of the training residencies during year 1 of Performing Gender and the research she developed during this journey. The workshop week was supported by dance dramaturg Tanya Steinhauser.
Nataša’s research into the phenomenon of the sworn virgins of Montenegro, where in remote, strongly patriarchal villages, if the head of a household dies without a male heir, one of his daughters can choose to become a man, provided a fascinating starting point.
From there we considered our private, social, biological, dancing and empathic bodies in order to explore how we inhabit and express all of these in movement.
During the rich week of moving, discussing, creating responses to set tasks, exercises and improvisations, the wonderful group of ten strong dance artists – Stephanie Donohoe, Tora Hed, Charlotte Jones, Marie Koehl, Jemma Mae, Olivia Paddison, Maria Popova, Imogen Molly Reeve, Reynaldo Jr Santos & Emily Snow – generated an incredible amount of new and provoking materials.
We explored how do I perform gender everyday?
We considered attributes of male and female and the fluidity inbetween, looked closer at what we embody and what and when we disguise. We deliberated gender (in)equality, discussed the need for more open conversations between the genders and experimented with the equation of personal = political.
In the process of uncovering, digging and peeling away, both in conversation and during physical tasks, we allowed ourselves to question previously perceived beliefs we’ve held in order to further challenge our perspectives.
Sounds challenging and hard work? I can reassure you that working with Nataša generally means having fun practising feminism and feminist activism in motion!
Our early-career dance artists shared some of the impact the week had on them, both personally and for their artistic development.
They articulated that the workshop had challenged their perspectives in relation to gender, that they felt more empowered, ready to own a particular space they find themselves in, and that they had gained confidence to start tricky conversations with others about gender, feminism, (in)equality and how they feel.
The emerging dance artists shared that they encountered tasks and exercises during the development week, that will allow them to explore their physicality further, that they feel inspired by new ideas and methodologies, which will aid them in their own research processes and future projects. One powerful realisation of the week was that the consideration and close attention we pay to notions of ‘performing gender’ is a crucial and integral element in any dance work created and the artists felt that they would consider this as a vital part of any future work.
Performing Gender – Dance Makes Differences will culminate in a final public dissemination event in Bassano del Grappa in April 2019.


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Landscape- vs gap-level controls on the abundance of a fire-sensitive, late-successional tree species.Author(s): Michael C. Wimberly; Thomas A. Spies
Source: Ecosystems. 5: 232-243
Publication Series: Scientific Journal (JRNL)
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DescriptionTsuga heterophylla (western hemlock), a fire-sensitive, late-successional tree species, is an important component of old-growth forests in the Pacific Northwest, USA. In the Oregon Coast Range, however, T. heterophylla occurs at low densities in or is completely absent from many conifer stands. We used a cellular automata-based simulation model to explore the influences of the fire regime and gap disturbances on T. heterophylla dynamics at a landscape scale. The abundance of T. heterophylla in the simulated landscape was particularly sensitive to variation in fire return interval and fire severity. T. heterophylla was less sensitive to canopy gap return interval, probability of recruitment in canopy gaps, and the probability of rare long-distance dispersal events. Relatively short periods of high fire frequency caused a rapid and persistent decline in the amount of T. heterophylla in the landscape. Based on the simulation results, we propose two new hypotheses. The first is that landscape-level constraints imposed by the frequency, severity, and pattern of wildfires will limit the potential for gap-level processes to affect T. heterophylla regeneration patterns at the landscape scale. The second, related hypothesis is that legacies of cumulative fire effects will have a strong influence on the subsequent development of late-successional forest structure.
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CitationWimberly, Michael C.; Spies, Thomas A. 2002. Landscape- vs gap-level controls on the abundance of a fire-sensitive, late-successional tree species. Ecosystems. 5: 232-243
KeywordsTsuga heterophylla, western hemlock, fire, gap dynamics, seed dispersal, old growth, simulation, historical legacy
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Vice President Joe Biden says it will be a good start for the federal health care law if 5 million to 6 million people sign up by the end of March. That would be significantly short of the Obama administration's unofficial goal of 7 million.
Biden is visiting Minneapolis for a private fundraiser. He made a brief unannounced stop Wednesday at a coffee shop and chatted with a handful of women who have signed up for health care coverage.
Open enrollment under the federal law ends on March 31, after which people without insurance are subject to federal tax penalties.
Biden says officials didn't want the health care overhaul to start off as shaky as it has -- and says it's complicated.
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