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Matthew Follett is campaign director for the Green House Network in Portland, Ore.
Monday, 20 Sep 1999
Life on the benefit concert trail is frustrating and mysterious. The Green House Network has planned a benefit concert for this Saturday night, in hopes that we can get the global warming message out to the public while making some money, but it is beginning to look like we might suffer a loss. Portland’s music market is over-saturated and promoters are losing money left and right.
The question this experience begs is: Does the publicity garnered offset the dent in the coffers of an organization that has minimal capital?
I have no answer, though the butterflies in my stomach remind me of the first time I swam competitively. If only our concert goes as well my race did.
On an experiential note, the positives of creating a benefit concert are immeasurable. We have learned what it takes to hit the pavement to really get a message out to an audience that is not normally active in the environmental field.
We have spent endless hours postering in stores and on telephone poles (an expensive proposition since we’re using post-consumer-waste recycled paper with soy-based inks), sending press releases to the media, putting advertisements in papers, talking to folks, getting one of the main radio stations to mention us on their community calendar, getting another radio station to sponsor our event, getting a blues show to give away comp tickets on-air (where they threw in a positive plug for our bands), convincing a band (the Zen Tricksters) to plug our benefit, and using email networks.
This grunt work has reminded me that the troubled state of our environment requires us to move out of our box in a multiplicity of ways. If we don’t reach out and bring the middle ground over to our side, we lose. That is the reasoning behind our concert and the Earth Day 2000 run we are planning.
Tuesday, 21 Sep 1999
We at the Green House Network have just learned a crucial lesson about the delegation of work: If you want something done a certain way, do it yourself.
We are fortunate to be bringing in the Honorable Lionel Hurst, ambassador to the U.S. from Antigua and Barbuda, for our benefit concert this Saturday. Ambassador Hurst is an outspoken critic of current U.S. climate change policy. Rising sea levels threaten to destroy his Caribbean island nation’s beaches and its important tourism industry, and ultimately the nation itself.
In organizing this aspect of our benefit concert, we have been working on public relations with a large media firm that coordinates efforts on global warming in Oregon. Three weeks ago, we met with people from the firm and they proposed all sorts of wonderful media events with Ambassador Hurst. They took charge and we felt confident that they would make sure to maximize the ambassador’s time by generating a substantial amount of publicity surrounding his visit.
Today, we are three days out from Ambassador Hurst’s visit and we find ourselves scrambling to create publicity because the media group has produced absolutely nothing. We entrusted them to set up a meeting with the Portland Oregonian‘s editorial board and interviews on radio shows and major local TV stations, and to help generate articles about Ambassador Hurst’s visit in papers throughout Oregon.
This is an embarrassing and compromising position for our fledgling network. In order to get global warming onto the radar screen of the public, we absolutely have to capitalize on any media opportunities. On top of this, how can we get other high-profile global warming experts to come to Oregon, strictly for expenses, when we fail to create a groundswell of momentum to inspire them while they are here? Reputation means everything.
So, we are scrambling with no lead time. What are we going to do?
Wednesday, 22 Sep 1999
Picture the following image and ask yourself whether it is something that would attract the attention of the media.
Ambassador Lionel Hurst of Antigua and Barbuda presents an award to a climate change organization for its work to combat global warming. As Ambassador Hurst is giving a short speech, a six-foot-tall papier-mâché Earth starts smoking behind him (thanks to smoke bombs inside it). As the smoke gets thicker, 10 children in fire helmets and green shirts begin throwing buckets of water on the Earth.
The Green House Network will be acting this scene out on Saturday in Tom McCall Waterfront Park. We hope that children dousing a smoking Earth with water will be a visual image that television stations will want to pick up.
An environmental reporter at a local TV station once told me that a bland event will not attract any attention. She said it needs to be different, exciting to the eye, and quick. We are planning on this taking no more than 10 minutes so camera people won’t be sitting around bored.
In addition, we are having the ambassador give a speech at Lewis & Clark College Friday night, to be advertised through the college’s public relations department. Friday speeches are a difficult proposition because most people just want to kick back and relax by the end of the week. What will happen if only 10 people show up at the auditorium, which seats over 250? Talk about a negative impression on the ambassador.
Hopefully, these two events, plus the benefit concert and rally we’ll be holding on Saturday, will help get global warming some of the attention it needs. In the future, for an event as important as an ambassador’s visit, we will do the media leg work and not depend on another group (see yesterday’s entry). After all, if it’s not in the media, it’s almost as though it didn’t happen.
Thursday, 23 Sep 1999
We have reached the point where all of our frantic behavior has become counterproductive. The Green House Network has planned a benefit concert and incorporated the visit of an ambassador in an effort to direct attention toward the issue of global warming. We have done everything humanly possible to make our event a success. Now we just let the ball roll.
The scramble we have gone through the last two days to get media attention has led to some outlets for our message. The Portland Oregonian will be doing a small write-up on Ambassador Lionel Hurst’s visit in the Friday paper. We have a phone interview set up with Tidepool (thanks to Ted Wolf at Ecotrust), and an interview with public radio’s “Marketplace.” This certainly eases my concerns.
The world of media is difficult to get a handle on. We learned that the folks at the media firm that had been working to publicize the ambassador’s visit did everything they could to generate interest, but the fickle nature of the business prevented them from actually being able to make anything happen. To them, I owe a sincere apology for doubting their efforts.
Two days ago, I received a call from Sam Andrew of the band Big Brother and today I got a call from Molly of Pele Juju. They both were very excited about coming to Portland for this benefit concert. The power of music to assist people in opening up and becoming more receptive to a message is astounding. We are fortunate because both bands are deeply concerned about the dangers of global warming.
Now that I am releasing control of the vision and letting the pieces fall as they may, I can feel the excitement and positive nature of our benefit. This weekend is going to be an enormous amount of work … I mean fun!
What do we want out
of our benefit and visit by Ambassador Hurst this weekend? We want people to walk away with the message that the issue of global warming is very complex and confusing, but that it is very real.
Due to the immense nature of global warming and its varied repercussions, we feel it is important to personalize the issue by bringing global warming home. If people understand the impacts of climate change on a local and regional basis, we believe they will become more concerned about the issue — they’ll have a vested interest. The hope is that as people are armed with the facts (a great place to get information on climate change from a Northwest perspective is Climate Solutions), they will connect changes in their environment, such as unusual weather patterns, to this global problem.
The Global Climate Coalition and other groups opposed to actions that would help curb global warming have spent millions misinforming the American public about the immediacy of the problem. This publicity campaign has surrounded the issue with so much controversy that it is not being actively addressed by our national government. As we and others work to clear away this misinformation, we hope the American public will demand action on this very urgent issue. This is our mission.
Friday, 24 Sep 1999
In a number of ways, putting together a benefit concert is like trying to tackle the problem of global warming. There are so many intangibles that need to be dealt with and yet can’t be. In the end, all you can do is put together the pieces as well as possible and hope that everything works out.
The parallel continues in that both endeavors require the work of experts in a variety of fields. And yet, just as there is no guarantee that expectations for the benefit event will be met, there is also no guarantee that sophisticated computer models will provide accurate predictions about climate change.
In my diary entries this week, I have provided an intimate, uncensored version of my trials and tribulations as I’ve worked to set up a benefit concert and other events to raise awareness about climate change. My intent has been to share the passion I feel about the issue of global warming and the urgent need for action to curb our rising greenhouse gas emissions.
A rapid transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, which is being called for by the Earth Day 2000 campaign, is as essential as ratification of the Kyoto Protocol. What we truly need is a paradigm shift. We need to become more efficient in our use of energy, technology, and resources. We need to internalize environmental and social costs. We need to act like stewards to the earth. We need to show the responsibility of ownership and protect that which provides us with life, the complex web we are barely beginning to understand.
This is where all people — environmentalists, clergypeople, industrialists, homemakers, academics, scientists, CEOs, farmers, athletes, musicians, marketers, ranchers, philosophers, legislators, and children alike — meet.
I leave you with one final question. If your house were treated like the Earth, would you stand for it?


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Boy band, The Wanted, to take a break after tour
New York: Boy band, The Wanted, said on Wednesday they were taking a break and that their upcoming Word of Mouth Tour would be their last for a while.
The group, whose members are British and Irish and whose hit singles include "I Found You," "Chasing the Sun" and "Glad You Came," said they had decided to pursue their own personal plans.
"The band wants to stress to their fans that they will continue on as The Wanted and look forward to many successful projects together in the future," they said on their website, which also announced the release of a new video and single "Glow in the Dark."
The group, comprising Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Nathan Sykes, Tom Parker and Jay McGuiness, was formed in 2009 and its members are in their early 20s.
They were signed by Justin Bieber`s manager Scooter Braun and hit the U.S. pop charts in 2012 with their infectious dance songs.
Known for their raucous behavior, the band appeared in a reality show produced by Ryan Seacrest Productions on U.S. cable network E! that premiered in June. It followed the band as they prepared for their album and world tour.
The Wanted`s 2014 tour will take them to Europe and Britain and Ireland during February and March, and to the U.S. in April and May.
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There are more renters in the country than at any other point in history, leading to more people taking out renters insurance policies.
When renting a home in New York, taking out a renters insurance policy is incredibly important because of the additional protection it provides. In most cases, none of your personal property has coverage without a policy.
Renters insurance policies are becoming more prevalent because there are so many impediments to homeownership in the state and country. This trend is causing a significant increase in the number of renters in New York and driving an evolution in insurance needs.
Here’s some information on why homeownership is decreasing in New York and the United States, as well as insight into the value of renters insurance.
There are simply more renters!
There’s a greater demand for renters insurance in New York because far more people are renting properties than in previous generations.
Nationally, about 43 million housing units are under renter occupation. Further, over 108 million people in the United States are currently renters, representing roughly 34% of the population.
Overall, the number of renters has increased by 74% since 1960, which means 46 million more people are renting than 60 years ago.
Breaking these numbers down further, we can see that between 2006 and 2016, nearly 25% of the population in the country’s largest 100 cities changed their status from homeowner to renter. In fact, the number of new renters over those 10 years is almost equal to the country’s population growth, showing that renting is taking off in massive numbers in the nation’s largest centers.
In New York City, there are about 5.5 million renters. This number equals about 65% of the city’s total population, so the need for rental insurance is far greater than the national average.
Other parts of the state have high numbers, too. In Buffalo, renters make up over 57% of the population, while in Rochester, the proportion is over 62%. Syracuse and Albany also have rental numbers hovering around the 60% mark, with Yonkers being one of the state’s outliers, with rates of just over 51%.
These numbers show that renting a home is becoming more common than ever before—particularly in densely-populated areas. And there are various reasons for this shift.
Why people aren’t buying homes
Many individuals, particularly those under the age of 35, are either unable to afford homes or are reluctant to purchase them.
From a financial standpoint, the United States’ median home price was about $226,000 in 2017. That number is up from $11,900 in 1960, or $96,681 when adjusted for inflation. Simply put, it’s becoming far more difficult for the average person to afford a home.
However, those numbers don’t tell the entire story because the median home price in New York is $425,000, making it even more challenging to purchase.
Do you want to live in New York City? Well, you’ll have to come up with the $637,703 median home price. And to afford a $600,000+ home, a buyer will need to make $105,761 annually to qualify for a 10% down payment, or $88,332 to be eligible for a 20% down payment. That’s on top of the other living expenses associated with living in New York City. Buying is simply a very expensive proposition, and it isn’t getting any cheaper.
The cost of a home isn’t the only thing scaring purchasers away, either, as many are worried about a possible housing market crash like the one that occurred in 2008. The foreclosure crisis decimated property values and left many homeowners on the wrong side of their mortgages. Although values have largely recovered in the decade since, some individuals don’t want to sink that much money into an investment perceived as volatile.
Finally, there’s the student loan crisis. Student debt has increased more than 256% since 2004, and it isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. The average graduate owes about $27,000, but some are drowning in debt as high as $100,000 or more. When you’re already dealing with a heavy debt burden, the thought of taking on more through a mortgage isn’t even on your radar.
The net result is more renters than ever before—and more renters insurance policies.
Why you need renters insurance
The purpose of renters insurance is to cover things that the landlord’s policy doesn’t. In short, a landlord will have insurance protecting the actual dwelling, but the individual is responsible for providing coverage for everything inside of it.
If there’s a fire or theft that wipes out your furniture, clothes, jewelry, and electronics, you’re out of luck if you don’t have renters insurance.
Renters insurance can also protect policyholders from damages caused by negligence. For example, if you leave the oven on and a fire destroys the home and a neighbor’s house, you could be on the hook for repairs, medical bills, and legal costs. Certain rental insurance policies, including those with umbrella coverage, can cover those expenses.
There are also “loss of use” provisions in many policies that will pay for expenses if you’re forced out of the home. For example, if a mandatory repair puts you in a hotel for a few nights, insurance may cover it.
Of course, finding the best insurance plan to meet your needs is essential, which is why it’s helpful to speak with the experts at NICRIS Insurance. Our team can set you up with a renters insurance policy covering everything you require, giving you peace of mind.
Contact us for a free, personalized insurance review.

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Arnold and Marie Harris of Boone have financially sponsored an outstanding 4-H member award for eight intermediate-age 4-H’ers each year for 32 years, honoring a total of 256 youth. This award is especially appreciated because it recognizes the accomplishments of the 4-H’ers and encourages the youth to stay involved in 4-H as they have more opportunities with high school activities and employment which may take their time. Arnie was a 4-H club leader and swine judge.
The couple’s three children were active 4-H members and credit 4-H with developing many of the skills they have used in their professional careers as a college professor/researcher, veterinarian, and financial officer.


Matsuyama wins Memorial in a playoff
DUBLIN, Ohio – Hideki Matsuyama earned his first victory in America and validation as one of golf’s young stars Sunday with a birdie on the 18th hole to force a playoff and a 10-foot par putt on the first extra to win the Memorial.
In a tournament that Masters champions Bubba Watson and Adam Scott threw away on a wild back nine, Matsuyama looked certain to join them.
He lost the lead by dropping three shots on two holes, and he didn’t look like a winner when he pushed his drive toward the bunkers on the final hole. Lightly slamming his driver to the turf in disgust, the head broke off. Matsuyama followed with an approach to just outside 5 feet for birdie and a 3-under 69.
That forced a playoff with Kevin Na, who finished his round of 64 about two hours earlier.
Matsuyama chose not to replace his broken driver in the playoff, and his 3-wood went into the bunker. Na drove left into the creek and still had about 10 feet for bogey on the 18th hole in the playoff when Matsuyama made his par putt.
The 22-year-old from Japan pumped his fist as the ball was a few inches from dropping.
“I’m really, really happy,” Matsuyama said through his interpreter. “It’s a dream come true to win at Mr. Nicklaus’ course.”
Matsuyama won for the sixth time in his career, all of them on the Japan Golf Tour. He had a pair of top 10s in the majors last year.
Tournament host Jack Nicklaus greeted him behind the 18th green. Nicklaus spent much of the back nine in the broadcast booth, and it was a brand of golf that was unfamiliar to golf’s greatest champion. The Memorial became only the latest event where proven players faltered badly.
Watson, who started the final round with a one-shot lead, was still in control until a couple of wild tee shots — one into deep rough on the 14th that led to bogey, and one so far right on the par-5 15th that it went over the trees and into a neighborhood, far out-of-bounds. That led to double bogey and he never recovered. Watson closed with a 72 and finished one shot out of the playoff.
“It’s tough,” Watson said, who was going for his third win of the year. “I made one bad decision. If I hit 4-wood off the tee instead of driver on the par 5, we make 5 and we win by one. But I made double, so we lost by one.”
Scott had a share of the lead after 11 holes and was poised for his second straight PGA Tour win. But he put his tee shot into the water on the par-3 12th for double bogey, took two shots to get out of a bunker on the 14th for bogey, and then dropped another shot at the 15th when his wedge hit the pin and caromed back into the fairway. He closed with a 71 and tied for fourth with Chris Kirk (68).
“It’s the way it goes,” Scott said. “You get lucky breaks and you get bad ones.”
Na was in the clubhouse at Muirfield Village, leaning against two pillows watching this collection of errors, even joking that he might win by sitting on a couch. He finally headed out to the range, but one swing into the water was too much to overcome.
The only consolation for Na was that his runner-up finish moved him high enough in the world ranking that he will be exempt for the U.S. Open. He had planned on going through 36-hole qualifying Monday.
Matsuyama was able to replace his driver because the playoff is not part of the final round. Instead, he chose to take 3-wood. It looked as if it might cost him when the shot was well back and caught the bunker. Na helped by finding the water. Matsuyama’s approach hit a fan left of the green, but he played a good chip and made the most important putt of his young career.
Matsuyama should rise to about No. 13 in the world ranking.
A two-time winner of the Asia-Pacific Amateur — he made the cut both times at the Masters as an amateur — he took a different route than Ryo Ishikawa by waiting to turn pro until a year ago. Matsuyama won once as an amateur, and he won in his pro debut in Japan.
He graduated from college in Japan a few weeks before the Masters.
Matsuyama had experience at Muirfield Village. He played in the Presidents Cup in October, teaming with Scott in four of the matches.
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Stacy Lewis won the ShopRite LPGA Classic to take the top spot in the world ranking from Inbee Park, finishing with a 4-under 67 for a six-stroke victory.
No. 1 for four weeks early last year, Lewis ended Park’s 59-week run in the top spot.
Lewis finished at 16-under 197 on Seaview’s Bay Course and earned $225,000 for her second victory of the year and 10th overall. Also the 2012 winner at Seaview, she won the North Texas LPGA Shootout last month after finishing second six times in her previous 16 events since winning the Women’s British Open in August.
Christina Kim was second after a 72.
Park closed with a 70 to tie for eighth at 7 under. She’s winless in 10 tour starts this season after sweeping the first three majors last year and finishing the season with six victories.
Lewis finished a stroke off the tournament scoring record set by Annika Sorenstam in 1998 and 2005. The 29-year-old Texan opened with a 67 and had a 63 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over Kim into the final round.
DES MOINES, Iowa – Tom Pernice Jr. birdied the second hole of a playoff with Doug Garwood on Sunday to win the Champions Tour’s Principal Charity Classic.
Pernice won for the third time on the 50-and-over tour, closing with a 3-under 69 to match Garwood at 12-under 204 at Wakonda Club.
Garwood birdied the final two holes of regulation for a 71.
They played the par-4 18th hole twice in the playoff, with Pernice winning with a putt from just under 10 feet. They opened the playoff with matching pars.
Bill Glasson, Jay Haas, Mark Calcavecchia and Michael Allen finished a shot back. Glasson shot 64, Haas 67, Calcavecchia 70, and Allen 71.


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The Pelicans and the Jazz will square off for the second-straight game on Monday night at the Delta Center. New Orleans is a 5.5-point favorite over Utah despite the Jazz winning their first matchup 105-100 on Saturday night.
New Orleans will have Zion Williamson back in the starting lineup for tonight’s game after he did not play on Saturday night. Meanwhile, Utah hopes to have Lauri Markkanen back on the floor tonight, who has a hamstring strain.
Can the Jazz complete the two-game sweep tonight? Or will the Pelicans get their revenge as they try to move up the Western Conference standings?
Here are the odds and our best bet for New Orleans-Utah:
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Pelicans vs. Jazz odds, spread and total
Pelicans vs. Jazz how to watch
- Date: Monday, Nov. 27
- Game Time: 9:00 p.m. EST
- Venue: Delta Center
- How to Watch (TV): KJZZ, Bally Sports New Orleans
- Pelicans Record: 9-8
- Jazz Record: 5-11
Pelicans vs. Jazz injury reports
New Orleans Pelicans injury report
- C.J. McCollum – out
- Trey Murphy – out
- Matt Ryan – out
- Dereon Seaborn – out
Utah Jazz injury report
- Josh Christopher – out
- Jordan Clarkson – questionable
- Johnny Juzang – out
- Lauri Markannen – questionable
- Micah Potter – out
Pelicans vs. Jazz key players to watch
New Orleans Pelicans
Brandon Ingram: Ingram led the Pelicans with 26 points (10-22 FG, 1-4 3pt) in Saturday night’s five-point loss to the Jazz. The veteran small forward also dished out eight assists and grabbed six rebounds. Ingram leads the team in scoring (24.6 points per game) and will hopefully have another good performance tonight as he tries to get Pels back into the win column.
Keyonte George: The rookie guard got off to a slow start this month, averaging 7.0 points and 5.7 assists in 24.7 minutes per game. However, since Nov. 14, George has been looking like the player we saw in the summer league. The former Baylor standout has scored in double figures in four out of his last six games. He’s also averaging 6.3 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game over that span.
Pelicans vs. Jazz prediction and pick
The Jazz won on Saturday night, thanks to a gutsy fourth-quarter performance as they outscored the Pelicans by 14 points. The Pelicans hope that will not happen tonight, with Williamson likely to play tonight.
New Orleans is 1-3 without Williamson this season, but they are 8-5 with him. Williamson is recording 23.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game. If the Pelicans have Ingram and Williamson against a Jazz team missing Markkanen, I like their chances to split the two-game set tonight.
The Jazz are 4-2 against the spread as a home underdog but only 2-2 ATS after a win this season. The Pelicans are 3-3-1 ATS on the road and 2-3 ATS as a favorite this season. Before their loss on Saturday night, the Pels won three straight games over the Kings and Clippers, which isn’t an easy feat. With Williamson and Ingram, they should have enough firepower to propel New Orleans to a win.
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Scientific Forecaster Discussion
Southcentral and southwest Alaska forecast discussion
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
142 PM akdt Monday Sep 1 2014
Analysis and upper levels...the large cold upper level low just
off the Arctic coast remains in place today as the next trough
extends out from it and into western Alaska. The ridge over south
central Alaska is being displaced eastward by this trough and
therefore more clouds are moving into the region. The surface
ridge over the Alaska Peninsula and Aleutian Islands is holding
firm today which is bringing zonal westerly flow across the Bering
Sea and into southwest Alaska.
models are in good synoptic agreement for the next few days. The
biggest area of concern begins Tuesday night south of the Alaska
Peninsula where a North Pacific low is elongating and possibly
forming a triple point low. The way this system develops is
handled much differently especially between the European model (ecmwf) and the
GFS. The GFS appears to move the low farther north way too fast
resulting in it placing the low about 500 miles northeast of the
European model (ecmwf) solution. The overall dynamics support the more southerly
Route and slower timing closer to the European model (ecmwf) model. However there
is a good chance that the two models will converge on a solution
that may be between the two...but closer to the European model (ecmwf).
Short term forecast...
southcentral Alaska...the ridge that has brought a number of sunny
days to south central Alaska is moving eastward as the next upper
level disturbance emanating from the Arctic low moves toward the
area. The bulk of the energy with this trough is north of the
Alaska Range so most of the precipitation associated with it will
be from Talkeetna northward. The rest of south central will
likely just see increased clouds.
as with south central the majority of the energy with this trough
is north of the area which is limiting the heaviest precipitation
to the Kuskokwim valley. The zonal westerly flow is bringing a
large amount of stratus into southwest Alaska which is already on
shore in the Kuskokwim Delta area and will move into the Bristol
Bay region this evening. There may be some light rain and drizzle
as well as fog associated with this.
the majority of the Bering Sea is under the marine stratus however
the ridge over the Aleutians and Alaska Peninsula is strong enough
to bring mostly sunny skies from Adak eastward. The stratus will
eventually make in back into the Alaska Peninsula overnight and
the rest of the Aleutians sometime Tuesday.
Long term forecast...
the southcentral Mainland and southwest Alaska will be under the
influence of a low pressure system moving through the Bristol Bay
region by Friday. This system will move inland over the weekend
bringing widespread moisture and rain with gusty winds. The
central and western Bering Sea will have stratus and fog as high
pressure builds into the area heading into next weekend. A North
Pacific low will approach the central Aleutians by Saturday
afternoon before tracking into the central Bering Sea by Monday.
This system will bring abundant moisture and precipitation with
gusty northeasterly winds.


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As the Mental Health Therapist, you will be required to perform the restricted activity of psychosocial intervention utilizing a variety of treatment modalities (individual, family, group) to persons experiencing significant mental health difficulties. Working both independently and as a member of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will provide evidence informed and best practices in crisis intervention, assessment, consultation, referral, case management and treatment.
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FIRST DOWN: DEFENSIVE EFFORT
Detroit Lions defensive line coach John Scott Jr. said this week sacks can sometimes come in bunches. Scott had faith his guys would be able to get to Atlanta quarterback Desmond Ridder on Sunday, and his players proved him right.
Detroit notched just one sack combined in their first two games but went off for seven against the Falcons. They also notched 11 tackles for loss as they completely dominated the line of scrimmage in a 20-6 win.
Atlanta came into the game averaging 170.5 yards per game on the ground but had just 44 Sunday and just 183 total yards of offense. Detroit completely took Atlanta out of their game plan offensively and forced them into a throwing team, which isn't where they are most comfortable.
Kudos to Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for putting together a terrific game plan Sunday. He had his players in the right spots to fly around and make plays all game.
"We played a physical, violent game," head coach Dan Campbell said after the game. "Our defense was outstanding. (Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn) AG did a hell of a job. We looked like a hungry, hungry team."
SECOND DOWN: ROOKIE RECORDS
"He's a stud," Goff said of LaPorta, who finished Sunday with eight receptions for 84 yards including a 45-yard touchdown catch, the first of his career. "Has great feel for the game. Has great hands, obviously. Has good speed. Blocks well when we ask him to block. I know for me personally he does a great job in the route progression.
"I think the most exciting part about him, and I'm sure he'd say this, he's not even playing as well as he could. There's still some rookie things that happen here and there. The sky is the limit for him."
How good has LaPorta been to start his NFL career?
Sunday he established a new NFL record for the most receptions through three career games by a tight end with 18. He also ranks second in receiving yards (186).
THIRD DOWN: GIBBS VS. ROBINSON
The first two running backs taken in this year's NFL Draft squared off at Ford Field Sunday with Atlanta's Bijan Robinson opposite Detroit's Jahmyr Gibbs. Robinson was taken No. 8 overall by the Falcons and the Lions took Gibbs No. 12 overall.
Sharing the field for the first time in their NFL careers it's Gibbs who walked away not only with the victory, but the more productive game too.
Gibbs rushed 17 times for 80 yards (4.7 avg.), including back-to-back runs of 12 and 21 yards to put Detroit's offense inside the Atlanta 10-yard line during a fourth-quarter drive that ended with a Goff 3-yard touchdown to give the Lions a 20-3 lead at the time.
"I thought Ben (Johnson) called it great there kind of getting him settled in towards the end and getting some holes for him at the end certainly behind that left side," Goff said. "He's a good player."
Robinson rushed for 33 yards on 10 carries and caught four balls for 27 yards.
FOURTH DOWN: HUTCHINSON'S PRODUCTION
Lions second-year defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson said he had Sunday's 'Stanky Legg' celebration ready to go for weeks but needed a sack to finally unleash it Sunday in front of the 63,000-plus in attendance at Ford Field. Hutchinson had done a nice job generating pressure in Detroit's first two games but hadn't been able to finish with a sack.
He finished in a big way Sunday. His second sack late in the fourth quarter included a forced fumble and fumble recovery that sealed the game for the Lions.
"This game really did test my mental toughness," Hutchinson said. "It's hard when you feel like you're playing at a high level, but the production doesn't come. It's frustrating. That's the game of football.
"I had to get a little mentally tough today. You're so proud of the boys for producing and so proud of the boys for getting after it and I also wanted to be a part of it. So, it took some mental toughness. This game is four quarters."
Hutchinson certainly came on strong in the second half and finished with two sacks, four tackles, a tackle for loss, a quarterback hit, two passes defended, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

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Brisbane To Airlie Beach (Overland), Australia
You are probably bored of my updates by now but hey, hard luck!
Yeah, so I left Brisbane on 22nd March, I hopped on the bus and the plan was to travel north to the overnight stop in Mooloolaba, but before then we had the option to hop off the bus for a few hours to go and visit Australia Zoo! I saw a Croc show there, but sadly Steve ‘CRIKEY! BEAUTY! WOOOOHOOOO!’ Irwin was nowhere to be seen.
Then it was up to Mooloolaba – not much to say about it really, I’ll remember it for the rain and also being bored to death by a guy in my dorm room. It seems you like to hear about all the freaks I meet so here goes…
As soon as I walked in the room and said the usual “Hi, how are you?”, he launched into a non stop 10 minute spiel about his life – telling me things like he has been living at the hostel for 5 months, he is working on a building project and he nearly died last week due to a falling power line, and also that his ex wife is chasing him up about owing child support. As I said, this lasted for 10 minutes, when he stopped to take a breath, I said “By the way, I’m Terry!”, and then I escaped for the rest of the evening. Its quite funny bumping into these freaks!
Anyway the following day I hopped on the bus and headed to Hervey Bay, which is the gateway to Fraser Island – It’s the largest sand island in the world. I had booked on a 2 night/3 day 4×4 self drive camping trip on the island. After a night in Hervey Bay, I was up at 5:30am to get ready for the briefing – this involved watching a video, with Ranger Omar and Tanya telling us the rules of Fraser Island and also advice about how to drive a 4×4 vehicle. They also told us some ‘useful’ information, such as – ‘DON’T STAND ON CARS!’ and ‘DON’T USE OPPOSITE SEX TOILETS!’ – Do they think we are stupid?!?! Anyway we had a good laugh watching that video, then after getting split into groups and collecting our car and camping gear, then popping to get food and alcohol, we went to catch the barge to the Island.
Day 1 consisted of driving east across the island then drive north up the Eastern beach (avoiding the saltwater of course so we didn’t lose our bond), on the way we stopped off at Eli Creek, but didn’t go swimming because the weather was awful! In the late afternoon we arrived at Waddy Point which was where we set up camp for the night. We had a BBQ for dinner, constantly watching the biggest spider I have ever seen in its web high above the BBQ on the roof joists. Just as we are finishing our meal something fell and landed right between my legs – which we all thought was this massive spider and we all leaped up – only to find that the thing that fell was just a massive cockroach! The spider was still in its web!
On Day 2 we left Waddy Point and after a stop at the Champagne Pools (which weren’t that good to be honest!) we travelled back down south along the eastern beach stopping off at the Maheno Shipwreck, then down to Central Station (I haven’t got a clue why its called that, there isn’t a station there) to set up our camp for the night. It was a really good camp site and the facilities were quite good. Had a good night that night, I was in a great group.
On Day 3 we headed to Lake McKenzie, it’s superb; my photo will not do it justice. Then we drove back to catch the barge back to Hervey Bay. There were 4 groups using the same 4×4 tour company and I think I was lucky as I think our group were the only ones who were all friends afterwards! The other groups were bitching about other group members and also only a few people in the other groups were helping set up camp etc. Our group even met up in the evening back at Hervey Bay as we arranged to all go out for dinner, and then we all met up again for breakfast the following morning before we all headed our separate ways! I really don’t think I could have been in a better group. (And I’m not just saying that – some of those people in my group are getting this e-mail!). Fraser Island was one of the main things I wanted to do on my trip, and I wasn’t disappointed, it was superb.
On the 27th March, I hopped back on the bus to go to the compulsory overnight stop in Bargara. I can’t say much about Bargara as I didn’t even leave the resort! It was a good resort actually! I also left my travel buddy Sally here, we have been travelling together for just over two weeks and had a good laugh! But Chris and Craig, two of the guys in my Fraser Island group had the same plans as me for the next week, so I wasn’t back to being alone just yet! The following day (28th) it was a 485km drive to our next compulsory stop in Dingo. I was really looking forward to this one as we were staying at a cattle station! The station itself is the size of Belgium (its true!). I had a superb time there, really got to experience a real bit of OZ! When we got there we all got dressed up like idiots – well sorry, in cowboy/country fancy dress, then we had a BBQ, after which we learnt how to line dance! (Why I am telling you this, I don’t know – I’ll never live it down) – It was good fun actually even though we were bumping into each other! Also because we were in the middle of nowhere, the stars in the sky tonight were amazing – they were probably better than the ones I could see when I stayed at the Warrumbungles. The following morning before leaving we went on a tour of the cattle station – it doesn’t sound much, but it was actually quite interesting! At the end of the tour we learnt how to crack a whip (well I tried, its very hard!), then learnt how to throw a boomerang! This overnight stop was something that I’ll definitely remember, just because it was so different to everything else I’ll do!
Then I jumped on the bus again and the destination was Airlie Beach (500km drive away), it’s the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. I had booked onto a Maxi Racing Yacht called ‘Condor’ which is apparently quite famous – it’s won plenty of races in the past. I booked on this type of boat as you can get involved – help put up the sails and stuff like that! I got to Airlie Beach late in the evening on the 29th April and began the 2 night/3 day sailing around the Whitsunday’s the following day. I was on the yacht was 25 other people plus 4 crew.
I thought I knew one of the guys from somewhere before, I spent the whole of the first day trying to figure out where! It turns out I was right, I did know him; he worked at Telewest in the I.T. Department! That’s freaky! The sailing was great, it was a real adventure – there were points when the boat would really tilt and one side of the deck would dip into the water – all of us would have to run up the other side of the deck to avoid falling in! We saw Dolphins and Turtles swimming beside us, and we also raced other boats, it was superb! I also went snorkelling – we are now into the Great Barrier Reef and I had a great snorkel, the range of marine life was amazing and the coral was great! (Don’t worry; I wore a Stinger Suit, just to make sure I wasn’t killed by a Box Jellyfish! – Can kill in 3 minutes!). On the 2nd Day, we got off the yacht and went for a bush walk on Whitsunday Island, this involved a visit to Whitehaven Beach – now I thought the view from the top of Table Mountain was superb, well Whitehaven Beach is the best thing I have ever seen – wait until you see the photos!
Sleeping on board was an experience! Some people decided to sleep on deck but me and most of the others decided to sleep in the small cramped beds below deck – it wasn’t bad! Better than sleeping on the hard, sandpaper like texture deck surface! The 4 crew were a good laugh too, The Captain – Kirk (no, seriously that’s his name) tried to fool us on April Fools Day by saying he had no forward gears to get the boat out of the bay and into the winds. But we knew straight away what he was up to! It was a really good 3 days and it ended my pretty hectic couple of weeks – been up before 7am everyday! I need a sleep-in!
I left Airlie Beach on the 2nd April and the plan for the next couple of weeks or so are stops in Townsville, Magnetic Island, Mission Beach, Cape Tribulation and I’ll be in Cairns for Easter. This will end the east coast leg of Australia. Still a lot of ground to cover though after Cairns (including 9 days in the outback!) as I have to be back in Sydney for the 1st May for my flight to New Zealand.
2 and a half months have passed already, only 5 months left – this is going too fast!!!

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CIVICSD GIVES COUNCIL HINTS FOR REVITALIZATION
Civic San Diego on Wednesday sent the City Council an idea for boosting low-income neighborhoods and jobs, now that redevelopment funds are no longer available.
The board of the city’s urban revitalization arm unanimously approved participation in the federal government’s “New Markets Tax Credit” program that has subsidized $33 billion in housing, hotels, factories and other developments nationwide in its 12-year history.
If approved by the council next week, CivicSD hopes to apply for recognition as a tax-credit entity by Aug. 3 and submit applications by Sept. 12 for the next round of tax credits.
Congress has yet to reauthorize the program, but supporters hope it will after the election.
“I think it will be a benefit to all of San Diego, ultimately,” said CivicSD Chairman Kim Kilkenny.
CivicSD is asking the council to approve its new subsidiary, the Civic San Diego Economic Growth and Neighborhood Investment Fund, to apply for credits.
The state dissolved all redevelopment agencies and their property tax funding streams as of Feb. 1 as a way to redirect the revenues back to schools, cities, counties and other public entities and thus reduce the state’s budget deficit.
Nancy Lytle, CivicSD’s assistant vice president of redevelopment, said one likely candidate for tax credits is the largely vacant 4-acre Valencia Business Park at Imperial Avenue and 54th Street in Valencia Park. Other former redevelopment areas also are likely to qualify, based on low-income household statistics.
Chris Hasle, whose Portland-based United Fund Advisors was recommended to help CivicSD set up the program, said that on a typical $50 million allocation approved by the U.S. Treasury, about $10 million would be available for actual investment.
But entities such as CivicSD compete fiercely for allocations. CivicSD Vice President Jeff Graham said that last year 314 groups applied for $26.7 billion and just 70 shared in the $3.6 billion available. About 20 percent of the allocation actually becomes available for projects, Hasle said.
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They will be matched into squads – or can bring their own team – and vie for prizes on the day.
The event will feature two games – Ring of Elysium and Atlas Reactor – and a kick-off stream and wrap-up stream with RDiddyAU.
QUT gaming researchers Professor Daniel Johnson and Michelle Grant-Iramu, from the Science and Engineering Faculty, believe online games can become a valuable tool for fostering social connections and improving people's wellbeing.
“We’ve been talking to gamers for a while now about how to build an online tool for finding like-minded gamers and connecting with gamer friends,” Professor Johnson said.
“Last year, we partnered with the Movember Foundation to hold real world and online casual gaming events to encourage camaraderie. This year, we are running a series of events based on gamers’ feedback.
“Gamers who join in will also be helping us test prototype features to build the ultimate social gamers connection tool.
“We’re aiming to create a video game connection platform that is free to use and allows you to grow a squad of like-minded gamers who you want to play with – whatever the game or device.”
Ms Grant-Iramu has a background in social work and understands the importance of making connections and having a sense of belonging.
“People sometimes think of gaming as being a solitary pastime but many gamers will tell you they’ve built great friendships online,” she said.
“Anything that enables you to find like-minded people, make connections and feel supported is a positive move for your wellbeing.”
Players interested in the March 17 event can register online – either as an individual (who will then get matched into a squad) or a team. The event will run from 1.30pm to 5pm (AEST).
More events are planned for May, July, September and November.
Top image: a WellPlayed event at the Netherworld gaming bar in Fortitude Valley.
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20 May 2019
QUT research puts concussion under the genetic microscope
The world’s first study on whether genetic variations are involved in the post-traumatic headache experienced by some people following concussion is underway at QUT, funded by a $250,000 US Department of Defence grant.
20 May 2019
Head and neck cancers’ saliva test
Saliva is close to becoming the next big thing in non-invasive diagnostics for a variety of conditions from heart failure to head and neck cancers, says Associate Professor Chamindie Punyadeera from QUT’s Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation.


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Disclosed is a new variety of Prunus persica named `SMOOTH ZEST ONE`.
This new variety, which requires 200-250 chilling units of dormancy, is
considered to be a nectarine tree of early season maturity, which
produces white fleshed fruit that are firm, attractively colored, and
suitable for both local and regional fresh fruit markets.
Byrne; David H.; (Bryan, TX); Anderson; Natalie; (Calvert, TX)
The Texas A&M University System
The Texas A&M University System College Station TX
January 13, 2015
Current U.S. Class:
Class at Publication:
A01H 5/00 20060101 A01H005/00
1. A new and distinct Prunus persica tree, substantially as illustrated
and described herein.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
 This invention relates to peach trees and, more specifically, to
peach trees referred to as a variety of Prunus persica named `Smooth Zest
One`. `Smooth Zest One`, which requires 200-250 chilling units of
dormancy, produces firm, white-fleshed clingstone nectarine that matures
early in the season.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
 The `Smooth Zest One` nectarine is characterized as to novelty and
is otherwise noteworthy by requiring little winter chilling (200-250
chilling units) to fruit, and by producing firm, white-fleshed clingstone
nectarine fruit that ripens in the early season. In this regard, the
present variety of nectarine tree bears fruit that are ripe for
commercial harvesting and shipment in the first half of May, when the
fruit is grown in the low to medium chill zone of Texas. `Smooth Zest
One` ripens with or slightly before `Flordaking` and 5-6 days before
`Smooth Delight One` and `Smooth Delight Two` in the medium chill zone.
ORIGIN OF THE VARIETY
 The present peach tree was the result of an ongoing Stone Fruit
Breeding Program of Texas A & M University, College Station, Brazos
County, Tex. To this end, both controlled and hybrid crosses are made
each year in order to produce seedling populations from which improved
progenies are evaluated and selected.
 The seedling `SMOOTH ZEST ONE` was originated at the Texas A & M
University Horticultural Farm in College Station, Tex. and was chosen
from a population of seedlings that resulted from seed from a cross
between a white fleshed semi freestone peach selection, TX3D75W, and the
low chill peach, `TexFirst` (Byrne and Anderson, 2013). TX3D75W was
discovered in 1997 in a population derived from a cross with a white
peach with unknown parentage and the Florida nectarine `Sunraycer`
(Sherman et al., 1995). Resulting seed from this TX3D75W
.times.`Sunraycer` were planted in a high density breeding orchard at the
Texas A & M University Horticultural Farm in College Station, Tex. in
2004. In 2005, the selection TX2B300WN (`Smooth Zest One`) was marked for
subsequent observation and noted as having exceptional characteristics.
 ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION OF THE VARIETY
 `Smooth Zest One` was bud grafted onto virus-free Nemaguard ("The
Brooks and Olmo Register of Fruit and Nut Varieties," 3rd Ed., American
Society of Horticultural Science Press, Alexandria, Va., 1997) peach
rootstock in June 2004 at the nursery site in Oakdale, Calif. The variety
was subsequently planted at the experimental orchard in the central
portion of the San Joaquin Valley, near Fowler, Fresno County, Calif. and
in two sites in Texas (College Station and Floresville). Fruit from the
resulting propagation has been evaluated during the period from 2006 to
2010 fruit seasons. This evaluation clearly demonstrated that the
re-propagated trees were true to the characteristics of the original
seedling in all observable aspects.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
 This new variety of nectarine tree is illustrated by the
accompanying photographic drawings and depicts the plant by the best
possible color representation using color photography, wherein:
 FIG. 1. Fruit of `Smooth Zest One` showing apical and distal views
as well as fruit dissected in the axial plane to illustrate the flesh and
 FIG. 2. Dried endocarps of `Smooth Zest One` showing various views.
The ruler is demarcated in millimeters.
 FIG. 3. `Smooth Zest One` nectarine showing typical leaves and
shoots. The ruler is demarcated in millimeters.
 FIG. 4. The showy flowers of `Smooth Zest One`. The ruler is in
BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE VARIETY
 Referring more specifically to the pomological details of this new
and distinct variety of peach tree, the following has been observed under
the ecological conditions prevailing in the low and medium chill zones of
Texas. All major color code designations are by reference to the R.H.S.
Colour Chart (Third Edition) provided by The Royal Horticultural Society
of Great Britain. Colors are approximate as color depends on
horticultural practices such as light level and fertilization rate, among
others.  Tree:  Size.--Generally average to above average
as compared to other common peach cultivars ripening in the early season
of maturity.  Height.--8.0 feet (2.44 m) at the end of the 2012
growing season.  Width.--6.0 feet (1.83 m) at the end of the 2012
growing season.  Vigor.--High.  Density.--Medium to high.
 Productivity.--Productive.  Shape.--The `Smooth Zest One`
exhibits a generally spreading growth habit typical of commercial
varieties of nectarine such as `TexKing` and `TexRoyal`.  Current
season growth.--The current season growth for the new variety was
approximately 3.0 to 3.7 feet (0.91 - 1.13 m).  Regularity of
bearing.--Regular, and considered hardy under typical conditions found in
the low to medium chill zones of Texas and in the central San Joaquin
Valley, Calif.  Trunk:  Size.--Approximately 4.3
inches (10.9 cm) in diameter and 14.8 inches (37.6 cm) in circumference
when measured at a distance of approximately 12 inches (30.5 cm) above
the soil level, at the end of the 2012 growing season on a five-year old
tree.  Bark texture.--Considered moderately rough with numerous
folds of papery scarf-like skin being present.  Bark
coloration.--Variable, colors present are 178A-B of the Greyed-Red Group,
197D and 198D of the Greyed-Green Group and N200D of the Brown Group.
 Branches:  Size.--Considered medium for the variety.
 Thickness.--Average (about 4.5 cm in diameter as measured 10 cm
from the trunk on a five-year old tree) as compared to other varieties.
 Surface texture.--Average and appearing furrowed on wood that is
several years old.  Lenticels.--Numerous flat, oval lenticels
present. The lenticels range in size from approximately 3.0 to 6.0 mm in
width and were approximately 1 mm in height.  Current season
shoots.--Surface texture--Substantially glabrous.  Internode
length.--Approximately 3.5 to 5.7 cm as measured in the middle of a
current season stem.  Color of mature branches.--The predominant
colors are 183A-B and 184A of the Greyed-Purple Group, 198D of the
Greyed-Green Group and N200D of the Brown Group.  Current season
shoots.--Color--Medium to light green (141C-D and 143A-C of the Green
Group and 144A-C, N144C, 146B-D and 147B of the Yellow-Green Group) with
some reddish-brown coloration appearing on exposed surface of the shoots
(165A, 166A, 174A, 176A-B and 177A-B of the Greyed-Orange Group; N199B of
the Grey-Brown Group and 200A-D of the Brown Group). The color of new
shoot tips is considered a bright and shiny green (mainly Green Groups
141C-D and 142A-B).  Leaves:  Size.--Considered
moderately large for the species. Leaf measurements have been taken from
vigorous upright current season growth approximately at mid-shoot.
Leaf length.--Approximately 175 to 180 mm.  Leaf
width.--Approximately 45 to 49 mm.  Leaf thickness.--Less than 1
mm.  Leaf form.--Lanceolate.  Leaf tip form.--Acuminate.
 Leaf upper surface color green.--approximately 137A of the Green
Group.  Leaf lower surface color.--Green, approximately 137C-D and
138A of the Green Group.  Leaf mid-vein color.--Pale green,
approximately 145C-D and 150D Yellow-Green Group.  Leaf margins.--
 Form.--Considered crenate/crenulate.
Uniformity.--Considered generally uniform.  Leaf petioles.--
Size.--Considered medium long.  Length.--Approximately 13 to 14 mm.
 Thickness.--Approximately 1 to 2 mm.  Color.--Pale green
(approximately Yellow-Green Groups 145B and 149B).  Leaf glands.--
 Size.--Approximately 0.5-1 mm in height and 0.5 mm in width.
 Number.--Generally 0-2 per leaf.  Type.--Reniform.
Color.--Brown (N199C of the Grey-Brown Group).  Leaf stipules.--
 Size.--medium long for the species.  Length.--Approximately
10 to 15 mm.  Form.--Lanceolate.  Color.--Green (Yellow-Green
144B-C) with reddish brown tips (Greyed-Orange Group 177C-D) when young.
The stipules are considered to be early deciduous.  Ratio of wood
(leaf) buds to flowering buds.--1 to 2 flower buds per vegetative bud.
 Flowers:  Floral buds.--  General.--The floral
buds are considered to be medium to medium large in size, conic in form,
and slightly appressed relative to the bearing shoot.  Color.--The
bud scales are a light gray-green color, (approximately Yellow-Green
Group 145A-B, Greyed-White Group 156C-D and the Greyed-Purple Group
186A-B). The buds are considered hardy under the typical climatic
conditions in the low and medium chill zones of Texas and in central San
Joaquin Valley, Calif. climatic conditions.  Length.--Approximately
5 to 10 mm.  Blooming type.--Considered quite early in relation to
other peach cultivars commonly growing in the central San Joaquin Valley.
Date of full bloom was between February 3rd and February 10th during the
period between 2008 and 2012 with an average full bloom date of February
6th, 12-14 days before `Flordaking` and `Texking`.  Flower
type.--Showy.  Flower size.--Flower diameter at full bloom is
approximately 36 to 38 mm.  Bloom quantity.--Considered abundant.
 Flower bud frequency.--Normally 1 to 2 per node.  Petal
size.--  General.--Considered medium to medium, large for the
species.  Width.--Approximately 12 to 15 mm.
Length.--Approximately 16 to 18 mm.  Petal form.--Broadly ovate.
 Petal count.--Nearly always 5.  Petal color.--Light pink
when young (RHS Red-Purple Group 62C, 69A, 73D and Purple Group 75C-D).
 Petal claw.--  Form.--The claw is considered truncate in
shape and has a medium size when compared to other varieties.
Length.--Approximately 1 to 2 mm.  Width.--Approximately 1 mm.
 Petal margins.--Generally considered variable, from nearly smooth
to slightly undulate.  Petal apex.--Generally--The petal apices
appear slightly domed.  Flower pedicel.--
Length.--Considered present, and having an average length of
approximately 2 mm.  Thickness.--Considered average, approximately
1 mm.  Color.--A light green (Yellow-Green Group N144D and 145C-D).
 Floral nectaries.--  Color.--Light yellow (Yellow Group 3A-C
and 4A-B).  Calyx.--  Surface texture.--Generally glabrous.
 Color.--Maroon with green (approximately Yellow-Green Group N144D
and 145C-D, Greyed-Red Group 181A-B, 183A-C, Greyed-Purple Group 184A-B
and 185A).  Sepals.--  Surface texture.--The surface has a
short, fine, wooly and a gray-colored texture.  Size.--Average, and
ovate in form.  Color.--A dull maroon with green (approximately
Yellow-Green Group N144D and 145C-D, Greyed-Red Group 181A-B, 183A-C,
Greyed-Purple Group 184A-B and 185A).  Anthers.--
General.--Average in size for the species.  Color.--Yellow
(approximately Yellow Group 8A-B and 9A-B).  Pollen
production.--Pollen is abundant, and is a yellow color.
Filaments.--  Size.--Variable in length, approximately 11 to 14 mm,
with the filaments equal to or slightly shorter than the pistil.
Color.--White (approximately White Group N999D).  Pistil.--
General.--Average in size, but slightly longer or equal to the general
anther height.  Length.--Approximately 16 to 18 mm, including the
ovary.  Color.--Considered white when young (approximately White
Group 155A-D and N999D).  Surface texture.--Smooth.
Fruit:  Maturity when described.--The present variety of fruit
is described, as it would be found in its firm ripe condition at full
commercial maturity. `Smooth Zest One` ripens with or slightly before
`Flordaking` and 5-6 days before `Smooth Delight One` and `Smooth Delight
Two` in the medium chill zone.  Size.--General--Medium to medium
large for the season and considered uniform.  Average cheek
diameter.--Approximately 63 to 66 mm.  Average suture
diameter.--Approximately 59 to 63 mm.  Average axial
diameter.--Approximately 58 to 64 mm.  Fruit form.--Generally
considered ovate and truncate.  Fruit suture.--Generally, the
suture appears as a thin line/indentation that extends from the base to
the apex, and appears deeper at the apex. No apparent callusing or
stitching exists along the suture line.  Color.--Medium red
(Orange-Red Group N34A-B).  Ventral surface.--Form--Considered
uniform.  Stem cavity.--Size--Considered moderately shallow to
medium for the species.  Length.--Approximately 17 to 20 mm.
Width.--Approximately 14 to 15 mm.  Depth.--Approximately 9 to 12
mm.  Fruit base.--Flat.  Fruit apex.--Flat and round.
Fruit stem.--Length -- 12 to 13 mm Thickness -- 2 to 4 mm Color --
Yellow-Green Group 144A-C.  Fruit skin.--Generally considered
medium or average in thickness. Surface Texture -- Smooth Skin Acidity --
Considered neutral. Tenacious to Flesh -- Yes at commercial maturity.
Tendency to Crack -- Ocassionally tip cracking observed. Skin Color --
Generally -- Variable, with approximately 90% of the fruit surface
covered with an attractive orange red blush. Down -- None Blush Color --
The blush color ranges from red (Red Group 45A-B) to orange (Orange-Red
Group 33A) with many degrees of shading and blending. Skin Ground
Color--Yellow Group 6A-B.  Flesh color.--White Group 155B and N999D
with red appearing near the skin (Greyed-Purple Group 186A-D).
Stone cavity color.--White Group 155B.  Flesh texture.--Generally,
the flesh is considered firm at commercial maturity.
Ripening.--Generally the fruit of the present variety ripens evenly.
 Flavor.--Considered sweet with an acidic flavor.
Aroma.--Pleasant and reasonably abundant.  Eating.--Generally
considered very good, particularly for an early ripening variety.
 Stone:  Attachment.--Freestone at commercial maturity.
 Stone size.--Generally considered medium relative to the ratio of
stone to fruit size.  Length.--Approximately 28 to 34 mm.
Width.--Approximately 23 to 25 mm.  Thickness.--Approximately 16 to
20 mm.  Fibers.--Generally a few medium length fibers are attached
along the entire surface of the stone.  Stone form.--Generally the
stone is considered Ovate to Obovate.  Stone base angle.--The stone
is medium to wide.  Apex shape.--The stone apex varies from medium
to wide.  Stone shape.--The stone is normally Ovid.  Stone
surface.--  Surface texture.--Minor surface markings are
honeycombed with numerous single pit and chains of pits.
Ridges.--A few ridges are present basally, and converge towards the base
of the stone.  Ventral edge.--Width--Considered large with some
truncation.  Dorsal edge.--Shape--Grooved and having moderately
rough edges.  Stone color.--The color of the dry stone is light
brown (161A-B of the Greyed-Yellow Group and 164B-C and 165C of the
Greyed-Orange Group). The color of the inside surface of the endocarp is
primarily 158A-B of the Yellow-White Group, 159A-B of the Orange-White
Group, 161C-D of the Greyed-Yellow Group and 164D and 165D of the
Greyed-Orange Group.  Tendency to split.--Splitting is relatively
uncommon.  Kernel.--the kernel fills the endocarp at harvest and
measures approximately 3-5 mm in thickness, 10-12 mm in width, and 15-19
mm in length. When dried the shriveled kernels measure approximately 1-3
mm in thickness, 9-10 mm in width, and 15-16 mm in length. The colors of
the shriveled kernels are primarily Greyed-Orange Group 165A-B.
Use.--The subject variety, `Smooth Zest One`, is considered to be a
nectarine tree of early-season maturity, which produces fruit which are
firm, attractively colored, and which are useful for both local and
regional fresh fruit markets.  Keeping quality.--Good.
Resistance to insects and disease.--No particular susceptibilities were
noted.  Shipping quality.--Average.
 Although the new variety of peach tree possesses the described
characteristics when grown under the ecological conditions prevailing in
the low to medium chill zone of Texas, it will be understood that
variations of the usual magnitude and characteristics incident to the
changes in growing conditions, fertilization, pruning, and pest control
are to be expected.

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Hi everyone, this is very important for all of you to read and get educated on. It is also very important to realize that not all supplements are created equal and it is best to get nutrients in the whole food form by reducing processed food intake and eating more whole foods and vegetables. When buying supplements you need to look for good companies that sell whole food nutrients. I happen to like Standard Process and Designs for Health. Below is the controversy of folic acid and cancer, and all the current research in a nice short note by Dr. Kingsley. Enjoy the read and keep being educated.
Yours in health, Dr. Kimberly Maziarz Carlucci
The Folic Acid Controversy Revisited
Gregory M. Kingsbury, D.C.
Optimal Health Consultant
Designs for Health
Folic Acid vs. Folate: Part I Folic Acid: The Story Behind Its Health Risks The April issue of Prevention magazine contained an article entitled Is Your Breakfast Giving You Cancer?, which has generated significant media and public concern regarding folic acid. The Prevention magazine article presents research that suggests that synthetic folic acid fortification of white flour, rice, breakfast cereals, nutrition bars, beverages, most multi-vitamins and many other nutritional supplements, has led to significant increases in cancer, particularly colon, prostate, and lung cancer. "The more we learn about folic acid, the more it's clear that giving it to everyone has very real risks," says folic acid researcher David Smith, PhD, a professor of pharmacology at the University of Oxford in England, as quoted in the Prevention magazine article. View the article through this link: www.Prevention.com... Although folic acid has been associated with many health benefits, there are a number of research studies suggesting potential health risks of high intake of folic acid from fortified foods and dietary supplements. Folate vs. Folic Acid: What is the difference? The terms "folate" and "folic acid" are often used interchangeably but they are not one and the same. Folates are members of the B vitamin family (referring to various tetrahydrofolate derivatives) naturally occurring in foods, mainly leafy green vegetables. Folic acid, on the other hand, is a fully oxidized, synthetic compound (pteroylmonoglutamic acid), used in dietary supplements and in food fortification. The important difference to note is that folic acid does not occur naturally. Folate and Human Health
What is the role of folate? Folate is necessary during rapid cell division and growth. In fact, pregnancy is known to actually double the need of dietary folates.
Folate deficiency has been reported to be the most common vitamin deficiency in the US, and is associated with such conditions as:
Ulrich CM, Potter JD. Folate supplementation: too much of a good thing? Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2006 Feb;15(2):189-93. Kim YI. Folic acid fortification and supplementation-good for some but not so good for others. Nutr Rev. 2007 Nov;65(11):504-11. Powers HJ. Folic acid under scrutiny. Br J Nutr. 2007 Oct;98(4):665-6. Wright AJ, Dainty JR, Finglas PM. 2007. Folic acid metabolism in human subjects revisited: potential implications for proposed Forssén KM, Jägerstad MI, Wigertz K, Witthöft CM. Folates and dairy products: a critical update. J Am Coll Nutr. 2000 Apr;19(2 Suppl):100S-110S. Duthie SJ. Folic acid deficiency and cancer: mechanisms of DNA instability. Br Med Bull. 1999;55(3):578-92. van der Put NM, van Straaten HW, Trijbels FJ, Blom HJ. Folate, homocysteine and neural tube defects: an overview. Exp Biol Med (Maywood). 2001 Apr;226(4):243-70. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Spina Bifida and Anencephaly Before and After Folic Acid Mandate - United States, 1995-1996 and 1999-2000. MMWR Weekly, May 7, 2004 53(17):362-365. Shane B. Folate fortification: enough already? Am J Clin Nutr. 2003 Jan;77(1):8-9. Brody T. Nutritional biochemistry. San Diego: Academic Press 1999.
Folic Acid vs. Folates: Part II The Story of Natural Folates As we saw in Part I of the Folic Acid vs. Folate Story, there is a vast difference between these two nutrients. Folate is naturally found in food, and carries with it no known downside. Folic acid, on the other hand, a synthesized compound, carries with it potential serious health risks. As folic acid researcher David Smith, PhD, a professor of pharmacology at the University of Oxford in England, said in the Prevention magazine article which triggered public concern over this B vitamin, "Unlike folate, folic acid isn't found in nature, so we don't know the effect of the excess." At Designs for Health we fully understand and appreciate the critical roles in regard to health that folates play, including facilitating proper methylation for optimal genetic expression, and lowering the risk of neural tube defects and cardiovascular disease, both associated with elevated homocysteine levels. We, thus, encourage the addition of folate-containing foods as part of a healthy diet. Important sources of folate
The answer is Yes! Designs for Health takes its "Science first" commitment very seriously. Clear evidence of this commitment is the fact that in our entire product line of folate-containing products we only use NatureFolate™, a blend of natural folates including those found in spinach. Putting science first, we made the decision to use NatureFolate™ even though the price of folic acid is approximately $35 per kilo while the natural isomer of 5-MTHF used in NatureFolate™ costs in excess of $15,000 per kilo! The folate forms found in NatureFolate™ are fully reduced tetrahydrofolates, the key here being that do not require liver enzymes to metabolize them into active folate. These are safe, natural forms which are quickly and easily utilized by the body. NatureFolate™ provides the proven benefits of optimal folate supplementation without the risks.
DFH replaced folic acid with NatureFolate™ not only in our featured folate products, but in all DFH products, such as our multivitamins, including our prenatal vitamin, as well as our formulary blends.
Simply put, it is safer to consume natural folates than to consume folic acid long-term. Once again, nature knows best.
Yours for Better Health Naturally,
Greg Kingsbury, D.C. Yours in health, Dr. Kimberly Maziarz Carlucci, DC 86 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042 973-744-9880 www.PosturePerfectChiropractic.com
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When singer Chris Brown was arrested in 2009 for assaulting his then-girlfriend, pop superstar Rihanna , people around the world expressed their outrage. Now, Rihanna tells Oprah how it affected her personally.
Rihanna Opens Up About Chris Brown
In February 2009, Rihanna and her then-boyfriend, Chris Brown , got into a heated argument. According to police reports, the argument escalated into a violent attack. Chris was arrested for assault and pleaded guilty. Now, Rihanna opens up to Oprah about the night she says she lost her best friend.
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Why Rihanna Says Chris Brown Is the Love of Her Life
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Many people think that Chris Brown's attack on Rihanna was unforgivable, but Rihanna tells Oprah she learned to let go of her anger and forgive Chris. How did she do it? Watch as she explains how repairing her relationship with her father helped her find peace and move on.
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After reading some of Rihanna's tweets, which go out to more than 24 million followers, Oprah says she noticed that this pop star has a fondness for the f-word. Watch as Rihanna explains her Twitter philosophy.
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These 2 tech preview will give you a very good overview of what could be the integration between
an email Client (like Outlook or Lotus Notes in this case):
These are 2 great demo of the upcoming Notes PlugIn, to be provided by Westernacher company.
The small window on the right (into the mail client) is a view of Alfresco repository and spaces (read/write view).
As you will see in these screencams, you can directly drag & drop attachments from the email client,
and also create new Folders in Alfresco, etc.
For those who already know a similar integration between Lotus Notes and Alfresco, based on IBM Quickr connectors (more), Westernacher announce on Twitter that this sample is not using Quickr connectors at all…
May 6, 2009
Last week I attended to the Alfresco meetup event in Paris. The purpose of this event is to present the roadmap of the Alfresco product, and to show some demos made by Alfresco or some partners.
Among all the new features planned this year, the most promising for us is probably the integration with Outlook (IMAP virtualized repository). We had a live demo of how will looks like the integration between the mail Client (Outlook) and the Alfresco repository. Here are the main principles:
- Basically, Alfresco will be exposed as an IMAP virtualized repository: that means that you can browse Alfresco using any IMAP enabled client (like Outlook).
- So you should think about Alfresco as your local Outlook archive (.pst file): you will see the Alfresco spaces (folder tree) as if you were browsing your local Outlook archive directories. Of course, the Alfresco spaces will be stored remotely in the Alfresco repository.
- That means that from Outlook you will be able to store any Outlook email message into an Alfresco space, and of course also that you will be able to read this message directly from Alfresco repository.
- Email message will be managed/stored as a new type of document into Alfresco (and Alfresco will be able to extract the meta-data attached to the email message).
- Also, it will be possible to browse any Alfresco space (from Outlook): that means that it will be possible to see the list of documents stored into Alfresco, and to see there detail description view (or download them) from Outlook email client.
All of this will be achieved without installing any plug-in on the computer.
Based on these technical principles, it will be easier to drag&drop reference to a document (retrieved from Alfresco remote repository) into email message without really attaching the binary file (only the reference will be included into the mail).
This is clearly a very usefull evolution, and I hope Alfresco will be able to deliver it into release 3.2 (planned Sept. 2009).


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Warren, Ohio is located in Trumbull County, which is at the center of an epidemic of drug addiction. Some primary drugs have led to spikes in overdose deaths.
One such drug is called carfentanil, which is an elephant tranquilizer that is 100 times more potent than heroin. In 2016, at least 5 of the 98 people who died from drug overdoses in Trumbull County had carfentanil in their system according to the county’s coroner’s office.
Another culprit for the rise in deaths that occurred in Warren and Trumbull County in 2016 was something called 3-methylfentanyl. It’s classified as a warfare agent that’s 6,000 times stronger than morphine. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid which is 50 times more potent than heroin was responsible for many of the deaths in 2016. These trends are somewhat different from what was seen in 2015 when heroin was the leading cause of drug overdose deaths in Trumbull County.
Law enforcement representatives in Warren have said they’re no longer charging people following an overdose, because of Good Samaritan laws, but they worry this could become problematic. Instead of people going through the justice system and being connected with potentially life-saving addiction treatment programs and resources, they’re continuing to use.
While opioids like fentanyl are particularly problematic in Warren, methamphetamine use is also on the rise in the area. It can be cheaper than opioids, and it doesn’t cause the severe withdrawal symptoms of opiates when it’s not being used. Speedballing, which is a street term referring to the combination of uppers and downers such as opioids with meth or cocaine, is becoming popular but is also highly dangerous and more likely to lead to unintentional death.
While law enforcement struggles to find a solution to the growing problem of drug abuse in Warren, OH, there are things individuals can do on their own before it’s too late. The following are resources available to residents of Warren who may themselves be addicted to drugs or other substances, as well as options for their family members who are impacted by their use.
Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers in Warren, Ohio
When someone is facing a substance use problem, whether it be with drugs or alcohol, they often feel there is nowhere to go to get help, or they may feel unsure where to begin. There are options available to people in Warren, including community-based resources, private, local treatment facilities and programs and also national programs that will accept people from Warren and can be paid for with options such as private insurance.
Regarding local resources, the Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board is one free, community-based option that you can contact if you need help with a variety of mental health or addiction issues. They have a 24/7 mental health hotline available at (855) 995-5395. The Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board is charged with funding and monitoring mental health and substance use services throughout Trumbull County, OH.
There are also non-profit groups like the Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP), which can connect people to local resources in Warren, OH, and also hold regular information events. Regarding private, comprehensive addiction treatment, there are a few alcohol and drug addiction treatment center options in Trumbull County including First Step Recovery, the New Start Treatment Center for Chemical Dependency and the Riverbend Center. These licensed detox and treatment centers aren’t the only options available to residents of Warren and Trumbull County, however. There are also The Recovery Village Columbus just hours away.
The advantages of visiting a national center like The Recovery Village include the ability to make a clean break from the environment where you were using while receiving expert, around-the-clock care. When you travel away from home for substance use treatment, not only are you gaining access to the best experts in addiction treatment, but you are also giving yourself the chance to leave your daily life and put your entire focus on recovery.
Another option available in Warren, OH is outpatient addiction treatment. Outpatient treatment can be done at one of the rehab centers listed above, or even at a mental health facility or office, but outpatient care may not be enough for people struggling with addiction. It can often be better utilized as a follow-up to intensive, residential treatment.
Detox centers are a unique and essential part of successfully recovering from addiction. Drug detoxification is the process by which your body eliminates substances including drugs and alcohol from the system. Detox is not the same as going cold turkey. Addiction experts define detox as being a medical process that allows people to go through acute withdrawal safely.
Withdrawal is a time when someone who is not just addicted but physically dependent on a substance experiences symptoms, ranging from mild to severe, when they stop using.
Detox is part of recovery, but not a treatment for addiction in and of itself. It’s the first step of a more in-depth rehab treatment process. Detox may be available at Warren, OH rehab facilities such as the New Start Treatment Center for Chemical Dependency, or for confidentiality and a focused environment, people from Warren might opt to travel to a facility like The Recovery Village Columbus for a combination of a medical detox and subsequent treatment for their addiction.
During detox, the patient is treated medically, in terms of being given medicines and medical interventions that make the process more tolerable, but emotional and psychological issues are also addressed.
Some risks come with not attending a medical detox program and trying to stop using substances cold turkey including potential fatalities.
The best option for anyone in Warren who wants to recover from an addiction to drugs or alcohol is to select a licensed, accredited treatment center that includes medical detox and then rehab.
Addiction Resources in Nearby Cities
Warren, OH offers quite a few addiction resources for people struggling with substance abuse. There are inpatient and outpatient rehab centers, as well as mental health care providers, physicians who can work with patients on a plan for medication-assisted addiction treatment and support groups like AA and NA. People from Warren can also travel to world-class addiction facilities such as The Recovery Village Columbus.
When you choose rehab at The Recovery Village Columbus Drug & Alcohol Rehab, you can expect:
- A full continuum of care programs, from medically assisted detox to outpatient and aftercare
- Innovative traditional therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and 12-step groups
- Recreational options like yoga and art therapies
- A full staff of licensed doctors, nurses and clinicians specializing in addiction and recovery
- Care that is 100% confidential
The Recovery Village: Your Destination for Wellness
If you or a loved one is looking for drug treatment in Ohio or beyond, The Recovery Village is a great option for rehabilitation care. This acclaimed facility has locations across the country, including Groveport, OH.
Whether you’re searching for medically assisted detox, outpatient care or any level of care in between, The Recovery Village has a treatment for any type of substance use disorder. At every Recovery Village location, each patient is cared for physically and mentally, with each program including counseling for co-occurring mental disorders.
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