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Buy Feminized Hemp Seeds For The State Of Connecticut CBD Hemp Seeds For Growing In Connecticut
Getting a license to grow hemp in Connecticut is an essential step toward commercial hemp cultivation in the State. Hemp farmers, handlers, and processors must maintain licenses from all appropriate entities and file all mandatory reports.
Get Licensed to Grow Hemp in Connecticut State
Growers and processors can apply to Connecticut’s hemp program through the CT Department of Agriculture E-License portal. Licenses are biennial and expire on December 31 of the second year. Licensees can renew permits three months before the expiry date in October.
The State requires all individuals to provide their social security number, date of birth, mailing and email addresses, residential address, and telephone number. Businesses must give the full name of the business entity, federal employer identification number, telephone number, and email address. The applicants must also submit a research plan, including the proposed acreage of the area involved in hemp growth and processing. Additionally, they must list their proposed seed source and the variety of seeds or propagules they intend to plant.
An applicant must also provide GPS coordinates of each growing area in decimal degree format taken at the approximate center of the grow plot. The licensed grower can take the GPS coordinates of indoor cultivation plots at the approximate entrance of the greenhouse or any other building where hemp will grow. Applicants must also provide maps with clearly marked entrances, plot boundaries, and specific locations related to the GPS coordinates.
Additionally, the license holder must inform the commissioner or any law enforcement agency immediately if there is hemp material theft.
Hemp Registration Fees in Connecticut
A nonrefundable application fee of $50 applies to all hemp license applications. A biennial grower license costs $50 per acre and $50 for each additional plot up to one acre in size. The fee for a processor license is valid for two years and costs $250. The site modification fee is $50 per acre for each change to the grower license application.
If a grower plans to grow hemp in a new location other than the sites specified in the application, he or she must submit a Grow Site Modification Request Form plus a $50 payment and obtain written approval from the commissioner.
Hemp Reporting in Connecticut
A licensed grower must prepare a complete and current Indoor Planting Report or Outdoor Field Planting Report within fifteen days after every planting. The planting reports identify each variety name of the certified seeds planted and location ID as assigned by the department.
Licensees must maintain for at least three years and present them to the commissioner immediately upon request.
Hemp Sampling and Testing in Connecticut
The Department of Agriculture may perform inspections and sampling at any time at their discretion. However, a licensed grower must submit a Harvest Report or Destruction Report at least 15 days before the intended harvest or destruction date. Next, a representative will take representative samples of each crop to confirm THC compliance. The licensee bears all financial responsibility for hemp sampling and testing in Connecticut.
Licensed growers should perform frequent testing as the crop matures to avoid THC limit violations. If a pre-harvest sampling test results indicate that the crop has THC levels of above 0.3 percent, the grower must destroy all the hemp at his or her expense.
Hemp Application Restrictions in Connecticut
The applicant must submit a Criminal History Report for license consideration. Those with a felony conviction within the last ten years do not qualify for hemp licensing in Connecticut.
Unauthorized pesticides are illegal to use during hemp cultivation.
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License-holders must use certified hemp seeds approved by the United States Secretary of Agriculture. License-holders must provide the name of their certified seed source on the Field Planting Report Form or Indoor Planting Report Form. If there is a change in hemp seed source or variety, the grower must submit a Hemp Seed Modification Request Form. It is advisable to buy feminized hemp seeds to ensure every crop will produce high levels of CBD while keeping THC levels low.

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Caring For a Goldfish and Potential Diseases
Goldfish, also known as redfish, are one of the most popular species to have in aquariums. Although these fish are fairly resistant to diseases, caring for a goldfish appropriately is important to preserve its good health.
Most common diseases in goldfish
Goldfish are vulnerable to many of the diseases common to aquarium fish. Therefore, when caring for a goldfish, it’s very important to keep the tank clean. This will help prevent many of the diseases that threaten any form of life in the tank.
Here are the main diseases that can affect goldfish:
1. Ich’s disease or “white spot”
White spot is the popular name for one of the most common diseases in goldfish. It is a very contagious disease caused by the parasite, Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, which lodges under the fish’s skin.
However, these parasites need to leave the fish’s body in order to reproduce. As a result of this, they leave small holes in the fish’s skin. What happens then is that cysts form in these holes and more parasites emerge, and they often become infected quickly.
The most common symptom of this disease in goldfish is the appearance of white spots on their skin. However, as the disease progresses, it can also cause respiratory problems, as the gills can become damaged.
This is a chronic disease that, initially, doesn’t usually show any symptoms. Dropsy is related to poor maintenance of the aquarium and filters. However, it can also be caused by a poor diet and nutritional deficiencies.
In general, the symptoms only are visible in the most advanced phases of dropsy. In these cases, you’ll observe that the fish swells and its scales bristle and protrude from the body.
When these symptoms are detected, it’s essential to quarantine any infected fish. They should be separated immediately from the healthy specimens. Then, you need to carefully and thoroughly review the hygiene of the aquarium and the quality of the water. We also recommend consulting a specialized veterinarian about the ideal nutrition for each fish.
3. Infestation of leeches
Leeches are ectoparasites of small or medium size that are usually visible to the naked eye. They attach to the skin and nourish themselves on blood. In general, they get into fish tanks when you add new specimens.
The best way to prevent them is to buy fish from approved and reliable stores. In addition, you should check the skin and appearance of new fish well before adding them to the aquarium.
When goldfish have leeches, you can try to remove them carefully. However, to do this, you’ll need a good pair of tweezers and a clean, moist cloth.
First, you need to remove the fish from the aquarium and wrap it gently in the wet cloth. Then, grab the leech delicately with the tweezers. Always grab the leech by the end that is attached to the fish’s skin. With a single, firm pull, remove the leech from the skin. Then, disinfect the wound.
Basic tips for caring for a goldfish
In general, goldfish need the same care as any other aquarium fish to keep them in good health. These are many requirements for caring for goldfish:
- An aquarium appropriate to its size and activity
- Good maintenance, including a good filtering system
- Optimal water conditions
- A complete and balanced nutrition
The ideal aquarium for a goldfish
Goldfish are a cold water fish that adapts better to ponds since they tend to grow a lot. For this reason, when caring for a goldfish in captivity, they need a decent-sized aquarium.
We recommend buying a large tank with at least 40 liters for each fish. For example, a tank with two goldfish would need to hold 80 liters.
After choosing the ideal aquarium for your goldfish, its time to get the best filter for their needs. In most stores, you can ask for advice about the best ones to buy.
Water temperature and pH
Goldfish live naturally in cold or temperate waters, mostly at temperatures of between 60 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit. However, in the wild, many species can withstand temperatures between 40 and 75 degrees.
Depending on the temperature of your home and the time of year, it’s essential to consider the need to heat or cool the water in the aquarium. We also recommend regularly measuring the pH of your fish tank. You should try to keep it close to a pH of 7.
Goldfish are omnivorous animals that enjoy a varied diet. In its natural habitat, this fish usually consumes crustaceans, insects, plants, larvae, and worms.
In specialized stores, you can find special mixtures to feed goldfish. This type of food is ideal because they contain the right proportions of all the necessary nutrients.
With a little attention, caring for a goldfish isn’t very complicated. The color that they bring into your aquarium and the surroundings is well worth it.It might interest you...
All cited sources were thoroughly reviewed by our team to ensure their quality, reliability, currency, and validity. The bibliography of this article was considered reliable and of academic or scientific accuracy.
- Francis-floyd, R., & Reed, P. (2009). Ichthyophthirius Multifiliis ( White Spot ) Infections in Fish. IFAS Extension Univserity of Florida. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.83.1652

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Epilogues Volume 2 and Image collection Volume 2 are now both released in the members section.
Epilogues 2 follows the same format as epilogues 1. We get two new, fairly long scenes, each with sex in 2 different positions. Story 1 follows Crystal, and story 2 follows Molly and Marianna.
Image collection 2 is a set of 41 high quality renders of characters (at least 5 each). They include Crystal, Erica, Kristen, Leanna, Maddison, Marianna, Molly and Sukiko.
All are 1920 by 1080. Here are some previews at a reduced size.
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text: We recently wrote about the fact that Medical Office prices are trending near all time highs. Given this fact as well as the sentiment that most economists believe interest rates will begin to rise off low levels later this year, it would be reasonable to assume that prices are in for slower growth or even declines as we look ahead. It makes sense, right? Not so, argued Dr. Peter Linneman of Lineman Associates in a recent Revista webcast. During the webcast, Dr. Linneman pointed out that were are really in the very beginning of a new upward trend in the commercial real estate (CRE) lending cycle. He said that if you look back at these cycles (see image below), you can see that CRE lending is cyclical and that each cycle outruns and outlasts the overall economy. In fact, during the 3 most recent up cycles, CRE loan growth has exceeded GDP growth by measures of 25.8% (during 1969 to 1974), 44.1% (from 1981 to 1988), and 89.4% (from 1997 to 2009). Dr. Linneman went on to explain that as lending increases, more money will be chasing roughly the same stock of assets (properties). He argued that this will increase CRE prices during this cycle despite the fact that interest rates may be rising. Dr. Linneman said that as interest rates go up the incentive to borrow goes down, but the incentive to lend goes up. He said this could be seen in the form of higher LTVs and relatively better terms. Revista subscribers can access the replay of Dr. Linneman’s webcast. To sign up for a subscription please visit http://revistamed.com/store/compare or contact us at (443) 949-8794. Dr. Linneman can be reached at www.linnemanassociates.com.

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Today is my dad’s birthday and when I said I was going to make a frozen oreo & nutella cake, Julia asked me for the recipie. I’ve changed stuff from the original oreo cake recipie so I offered to explain step by step (or try, since my cooking vocabulary in english is limited xD). Anyhow, here we go:
1- The first task requires a decent amount of patience or some assistants: you need to separate the two cookies from the filling. You should help yourself with a small knife, open them and peel the filling, placing the cream on a bowl and the cookies in another one. It doesn’t matter if the cookies break in the process, you’ll see why in step 2. (for 6 big portions of cake I used 4 packages of oreo).
2- Once you have all those cream-free oreos in a bowl, you need to crush them. It isn’t important for it to be completely uniform, it just needs to be small enough to make step 3 possible (like in this picture). You can always use a processor or, like I did, an improvised mortar & some repressed anger xP
3- The crushed oreos need to be small enough for this step, where you need to mix the crushed cookies
(this feels like a pottermore potion) with melted butter (I used about 50 gr for mine, maybe a bit more) and a bit of hot milk (not too much) until the mix turns into a paste. The amount of butter and milk is proportional to the amount of crushed cookies you have, just keep adding bit by bit and mixing (with your hands, get dirty) until you get a paste.
4- You need to extend this paste in a baking pan or mold of your choice, forming a base layer for your cake of a few cms. Just a base, not too thick. When it’s done, place it in the freezer while you carry on with step 5.
5- Take some Nutella or Dulce de Leche (I made a cake with Nutella and another one with Dulce de Leche, either of them works fine, it depends in your personal taste) and place it inside a metal pot with a few pieces of chocolate bar (we call it ‘chocolate de taza’). You need to melt that in a bain-marie: place the metal pot with the chocolate and Nutella inside a bigger pot that contains water (like this), wait until the water boils mixing the chocolate and nutella, it should melt in a uniform way very quicky. I used 200 gr. of Nutella (the little one) for the cake (200 gr of Dulce de Leche (“repostero”) for the other cake I made), and 3 pieces of the chocolate bar (it comes this way, I used 3 of those pieces).
6- When you have that melted mixture of nutella and chocolate (or Dulce de Leche and chocolate, if you chose that path), you take the oreo base from the freezer and place a thin layer of the mix all over the cookie base. Place it back in the freezer while you go on with step 7.
7- Remember the oreo cream we left there all alone? Put a bit of hot milk in the bowl with the cream so it melts all together and becomes a creamy paste.
8- Separately, whip some cream (in spanish is ‘crema de leche’ or ‘nata’ depending on the country) with a pinch of vanilla scent and a bit of sugar (I used no more than 2 soup spoons). It doesn’t need to be too sweet, you’ll understand why in step 9. Now, I don’t know what the exact translation of ‘crema de leche’ is in english, but I believe it’s ‘heavy cream’ since I found a recipie of whipped cream here and it’s exactly what I did (with different amounts of sugar). Whip it until it’s consistent. I used about 525 gr of cream.
9- Add the oreo cream you mixed before to the cream you just whipped and mix it together (don’t go overboard with the mixing, since the cream is already consistent and you don’t want it to separate…I believe that’s how you call the cream when it’s ‘cortada’ in english xD omg this is not easy xD). Just mix it all together gently until it’s integrated (like in the picture, it doesn’t look completely smooth but it’s ok). I said that the cream you whipped before didn’t need to be too sweet because the oreo cream already is, so when you mix it together it should be pretty sweet already. You can always add more sugar if you don’t think so, anyway.
10- Take out the mold from the freezer and place the cream on top of the other layers. The cream should be about 2 or 3 times the height of the other two layers, since this is the biggest part of the cake. Place it in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
11- When it’s starting to get more solid, decorate with whatever you want (oreos, chocolate, grated chocolate, chocolate chips, wherever your creativity takes you ヽ(˘Д˘)ﾉ♪~)
12- Place it in the freezer until the cream gets an ice-cream-y texture (about 20 to 30 minutes or so, depending on your freezer) or, to be precise, until you can cut it properly and the cream stays in place and the base is hard enough. You should have a 3 layered piece like the one in the picture.
And that’s it! I REALLY hope the idea came across, it’s a bit hard to explain recipies in another language (more than make up tutorials, to be honest) xD And I don’t know if you use ‘grams’ or ‘pounds’ or what exactly, but I wanted to be as precise with what I did as I could. I hope you enjoy the cake! Buen provecho!

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“I just want to sleep and exercise and travel for fun. And relax. It sounds so ordinary, but I haven’t done it for 20 years. I would like to see whether I can get untired.”
— Hillary Clinton says on leaving her Secretary of State position this coming January.
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Apparently, there is a very cool studio close by that can turn my kids paintings into high quality silkscreens. Which solves the problem of me not being comfortable selling originals. I’ll let folks know what the prices might be as soon as I can find out.
In the meantime: two new pieces I’m working on.
Games Industry Meltdown (almost finished):
I wanted to do someone screaming. But thought it would be cliched to have them screaming over newspaper headlines. So I used the Out of the Box catalog, and voila! A self-portrait of John’s psyche when a deadline nears. (Also: I *love* the juxtaposition of Gaming Fun with a Primal Scream (PS. I am neither bald (at the oment) nor smoking (at the moment) That’s the fun with LEITMOTIFS!).
Smoking Cow (just started):
The cow just looked guilty when I sketched him out. So I thought he should be smoking. And on the lookout for Mrs. Cow…
Also: for those of you in Madison, c’mon out to Gallery Night!
I’ll also have all the Mythos Buddies and other toys I’ve done there. So: Games, Toys, Art (wit three fingers). Come see the totality of my professional existence.
Food and drinks available. I may even make Igor Bars…

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To help the kids get even more excited for the trip, I decided to look for some fun rainforest animal crafts we could do and found SO many adorable options!!! 25+ Rainforest Animals Kids Crafts 1 Rainforest Ecosystem Lesson for Kids Instructor: Terry Dunn Show bio Terry has a master's degree in environmental communications and has taught in a variety of settings Apr 12, 2013 - Explore Valarie Baker-Longmire's board Rainforest project ideas, followed by 232 people on Pinterest. See more ideas about rainforest project, rainforest, rainforest theme Rainforest monkeys are omnivores because they eat a variety of meats, fruits, and plants. They can usually be seen in the treetops feeding on plants, fruit, insects, bird eggs, nuts, and flowers. Rainforest Facts. A rainforest (or rain forest) is a forest that gets a lot of rain. The most notable rainforests are tropical or sub-tropical. A typical rainforest is the Amazon Rainforest. Most of it is in Brazil, though Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia have parts of it. Biologists say over half of all plant and animal species live in the.
Grades K-1 Science Through Art Activity: Rain Forest Mobile In this activity students can learn the names of some of the animals that live in the rain forest. They will do this by cutting out and coloring the pictures of various animals, which are provided. Materials: Printouts of rain forest animals, crayons o The Amazon Rainforest is the world's largest tropical rainforest. It is located in northern South America. The rainforest covers some 2,300,000 square miles (6,000,000 square kilometers) of land surrounding the Amazon River and its tributaries. The Amazon Rainforest lies in parts of nine countries: Brazil, Ecuador, Venezuela, Suriname, Peru.
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The Santa Clara City Council unanimously set for its municipal utility a one-third renewable energy mandate for 2020 a day after the governor announced he was pushing a measure to increase the level of alternative power resources from 20 percent to 33 percent across the state. \u201cThis affirmation allows us to get ahead of the curve and secure market opportunities when they arise,\u201d stated John Roukema, director of the city\u2019s power agency--Silicon Valley Power. He noted that the cost of renewable power likely will rise given the governor\u2019s push to increase the statewide alternative power mandate. Renewable resources currently make up 28.5 percent of the city power agency\u2019s portfolio. The energy is predominantly from geothermal power, with additional juice from wind and small hydropower. The challenge for Silicon Valley Power has been to keep increasing its renewable level as demand rises. According to Larry Owens, muni spokesperson, growth has been between 1.5 percent and 3 percent a year. Much of the higher demand has been offset by energy efficiency at large customers, most notably at data centers, he said. Electricity at these energy gobblers has been curbed by circulating outside air to cool the centers instead of air conditioned air. The city vote was taken November 18.


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"This is our territory": a Russian woman "swung" at Finland and dreamed of destroying Poland. Video.
Russian citizens are increasingly showing that their minds are hopelessly saddled with Russian propaganda. The victims of Putin's regime believe that Russia "owns" part of Europe, primarily Finland, and that the rest of the countries should be wiped off the map.
Such theses are regularly heard on Russian TV screens, from the mouths of propagandists and government officials, and now ordinary residents of the terrorist state are also talking about it. The corresponding video was published by Ukrainian Telegram channels (to watch the video, scroll to the end of the news).
"Guys, dear, give back what Vladimir Ilyich Lenin gave you. This is our territory, our original Russian territory," an elderly Russian woman said in response to a question about Finland.
She also added that the aggressor country is hampered by "all those Swedes we haven't drowned, it turns out," and eventually decided that some countries in Europe should be destroyed altogether.
"We need to remove Poland, the Baltic states, which do not respect us for some unknown reason, Finland. Then we will be free..." - raved the victim of the regime.
Earlier, Russian top propagandist Vladimir Solovyov threatened a missile or air strike against Poland. He explained that the aggressor state "pities" only Ukraine, the "fraternal people", and will not consider other countries.
"This time we will not talk to Europe, we will not put up with Europe. Do the Poles want to be next? They are not Ukrainians! We will not treat them as brothers! We will destroy all these cities without using ground troops. It is we who pity Ukraine!" - the propagandist said.
As reported by OBOZREVATEL:
- Russian State Duma deputy Andrei Gurulov also called on Russian TV to "wipe the UK off the face of the earth" as the main "instigator" in Europe;
- Russian Ukrainophobe propagandist and host of the Russian state-owned RT TV channel Anton Krasovsky again made genocidal statements. He called for Ukrainian children to be "drowned in the Tisza" and "burned in their homes".
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Anyone with the thirst for a real trip of a lifetime may like to head over to Egypt next Easter and join a unique expedition being run by regular 4×4 contributor, Toby Savage, along with fellow 4×4 journalist Sam Watson and ‘flat fender’ Jeep enthusiast, John Carroll.
For two weeks they will re-enact many of the daring escapades of the legendary Long Range Desert Group in a pair of original 1943 World War Two Jeeps. The expedition will drive through the stunning dunes of the Great Sand Sea, explore the Gilfel Kebir, a plateau the size of Switzerland, and offer camping under the stars, a million miles from the nearest town. There is also the opportunity to stand in the Cave of the Swimmers, immortalised in the film, ‘The English Patient’, and you can live for that ‘Ice Cold in Alex’ moment, as the team celebrates the conclusion of the Expedition in Monty’s Bar – the same bar as the Long Range Desert Group frequented 70 years ago. This is no cruise along the Mediterranean coast, but the real thing, involving about 1200 miles of pure desert driving as far south as the Sudanese border. A fully-equipped logistics team will be supporting the trip to make camp, cook, wash up and guide you through some of the most beautiful desert scenery on the planet.
The adventure starts in Cairo on Monday 18th April 2011 and ends in Alexandria on Monday 2nd May 2011.
There are just five places available and the cost, per person, is £5750 and includes all expedition costs in Egypt, but not flights to and from Egypt nor travel insurance. Visit www.tobysavage.co.uk/lrdg for full details.

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This is a continuing series in exact 1/35 scale World War II vehicles and post war armor, plus figures in many poses from armies all over the world. Ideal for the constructing of diorama and shadow box art, all of these military miniature models are exact in detail, down to facial expressions on the soldiers themselves. Working from the full sized vehicles, the designers measured every facet of the vehicles for the most accurate model that can be produced. Thousands of photographs were utilized to verify the many variations of the different types. These models are truly museum replicas and are, in fact, used by many famous museums around the world to depict history to the viewing public.
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Guess who found their way to Asheville?
The infamous Kath!
As soon as Kath saw the words ‘NC Vacation’ mentioned on my blog she commented right away that we must meet up. We had been planning this get together for weeks and I was so happy to finally have a chance to meet one of my favorite bloggers in person. 🙂
Needless to say after all of the activities my family participated in yesterday we all woke up a little sore. My Sister was begging for some yoga so I used my nifty computer to download Sun Salutations Flow #1 fro Yogadownload.com. Gotta love the convience of technology.
The description called for Advanced Beginners so we got the impression that it would be an easy flow yoga class. I’m not sure if it was our sore, tired muscles or our poor yoga skills, but this class was very difficult and hard! We both had a good sweat going at the end and our arms were even more sore and tired then they were before. Next time well know better. 😉
As soon as we finished the yoga session breakfast was ready. Good thing I was hungry!
I had 2 scrambled eggs seasoned with Rosemary, S&P, a Peach, and a Biscuit with a taste of homemade Sausage Gravy.
After breakfast we set out for our Asheville adventure. Asheville is just under an hour away from our cabin and after so many recommendations from readers, I was excited to have the opportunity to explore it.
My Dad had a read about a week day Farmer’s Market online, so we made that our first stop.
They had plenty of fun samples of spicy nuts, dried fruit and vegetables that I nibbled on.
I bought some Rhubarb Jam and Honey to take home with me, while my Dad bought some fresh bacon for breakfast in the morning.
I also managed to drag my family to my first Earthfare adventure.
It really was a beautiful grocery store that reminded me exactly of a Whole Foods. 🙂 I only wish it would have been lunch time so I could have enjoyed the beautiful fresh salad bar. I had fun patrolling the aisles and I’m glad my family let me enjoy this small adventure.
We finally headed to downtown Asheville around lunchtime. My Sister and I may or may not have stumbled into a chocolate shop where we may or may not have sampled a piece of Turtle Fudge. 😉
It was good too!
The menu was filled with so many wonderful options, I had a hard time deciding! I wanted to taste and try it all. After spending a good time debating I went with the Caribbean Empanada: An island inspired filling of curried butternut squash, fresh spinach and fire roasted tomato mojo, wrapped on a whole wheat flour tortilla and topped with slow cooked organic black beans and vegan cilantro sour cream. Served over a bed of mixed greens.
The dish contained all of my favorites and it was just as delicious as I imagined it would be. I mean how can you go wrong with butternut squash and black beans? I ate 3/4 of the dish and could have easily finished the whole plate if it weren’t for the fact I wanted to try a bite of everyone else’s as well.
Kath ordered the Indian Pankoas of the day that were filled with Eggplant and Butternut Squash. She is a sharer, just like me, and let me sample a bite of each kind.
I really enjoyed the cornmeal breading that surrounded the butternut and eggplant. The couple of bites I had were a great addition to my meal.
Food blogger in action.
When my family found out we were going to be dining at a vegetarian restaurant they were VERY skeptical. It’s funny how as soon as you say the word vegetarian and people automatically get scared. My brother was the most skeptical of them all, but we talked him in to the Tempeh Ruben for lunch.
He liked it! He did state something was ‘off’ about the dish, but the flavor was there and he enjoyed it. I had a bite of his as well and I did find it tasty.
I sipped on a Lemon Mint Iced Tea during lunch as well.
As we were leaving I grabbed a small handful of what turned out to be Chocolate Covered Fennel Seeds.
I was not a fan. They had a very licorice taste to them. I tried a few then tossed the rest of the handful.
In preparation of our meet up in Asheville, Matt had organized a brewery tour for us with the Highland Brewing Company.
I had never heard of Highland Brewery before, but I was informed they just started distributing down in Florida. They are a fairly small operation that used to brew out of a basement under a bar in downtown Asheville. They have grown since their humble beginnings and now distribute to the majority of the southeast.
Throughout the course of our tour we were given the opportunity to sample the 6 different kinds of beer Highland brews.
#1 Cattail Peak Organic Wheat:
This was of course my favorite. I’m a big wheat fan. 🙂 It’s the one Organic beer that Highland currently offers and is their summer seasonal beer. The wheat beer is not brewed in the traditional belgium style such as Blue Moon and therefore did not have as quite of defined of an orange taste.
#2 Gaelic Ale:
This is one of Highland’s most popular brews and the one they distribute the most of. It was an amber beer that I really enjoyed. The flavor was rich and very smooth. Steve, our tour guide/ marketing director, said the closest he could compare this to would be Colorado’s Fat Tire only a much stronger, flavorful rendition.
#3 St. Terese’s Pale Ale:
This was Steve’s favorite of all the flavors. I am not a particular pale ale fan in general, but I do admit this one was pretty good. I learned this is what you would consider a ‘hoppy’ beer. 🙂
#4 Kashmir IPA:
We tried the IPA right after the Pal Ale to do a side by side comparison of a hoppy beer-the pale ale-to a bitter beer- the IPA. My Sister and I both agreed we prefer a bitter beer to a hoppy beer. I liked the IPA.
#5 Oatmeal Porter:
I am a fan of dark beers and I admit I was looking forward to the Oatmeal Porter. The flavor was strong and rich and the body went down smooth. Me like.
#6 Mocha Stout:
I think my whole family was looking forward to the stout and this one did not disappoint. It has a little more bite then a Guiness has and was great to slowly sip on as my final sample. I think it would be great in a Black & Tan. Yum!
I drank the full sample of the beers I enjoyed and only took a sip of the ones I didn’t care for and poured the rest of the sample into my brother’s glass. It was a good system that my brother did not mind.
The tour was very intimate and we learned alot about the process of brewing, fermenting and bottling beers.
The base of most beers consist of a roasted barley that is referred to as malt.
The lightly roasted barley has a nice grainy taste that resembles the texture and crunch of Grape Nuts.
The heavily roasted barley has a bit darker taste and has an almost burnt taste that resembles coffee.
Check out all the grains that go into producing beer. Any combination of these grains can produce which ever flavor of beer you are looking for.
Highland Brewing Company does offer organic beer selections, mostly in their seasonal varieties, such as the Cattail Peak Organic Wheat we sampled. I found it interesting that the reason why all of their beers are unable to be considered organic is because of their inability to secure organic grains. It seems like the bigger brewing companies such as Budweiser and Miller House have a monopoly on the organic grains in the region. Apparently a lot of the beers those companies produce are in fact organic without us even knowing it.
The brewery tour went on for a good 2 hours and about three quarters of the way through Kath and I were starting to get a little anxious. We let the boys continue the beer talk and chatted up on all things life. Kath is seriously just as sweet and down to earth in person as she seems on the blog and was very easy to get a long with. I am so happy I got the opportunity to meet her and Matt in real life and look forward to more chances in the near future.
As we said our good byes Kath and Matt presented us with some yummy baked goods.
A loaf of experimental Sourdough Wheatberry Bread & two Carrot, Date, & Walnut Muffins.
My family and I immediately had to break into one of the muffins.
I had a small sample.
Holy yum! This muffin rocked!! Thanks Kath & Matt for the great treats!
When we finally made it back to the cabin the dogs were restless from being stuck home alone while we went off to play. Luckily in Asheville I had picked up a belated birthday pupcake for Abbie and Scooby to celebrate Abbie’s 2nd birthday.
I think Abbie liked the mini celebration. We sang her Happy Birthday and everything.
Chicken was on the menu tonight. My Dad had cut up a whole chicken as well as some thin sliced cutlets this morning and they had been marinating all day. When we returned home he fired up the grill and tossed on some summer squash as well.
On my plate I had a cutlet with some grilled summer squash, spinach & tomato with a slice of the Sourdough Wheatberry Bread.
I topped the slice of bread with some Rhubarb Jam I had picked up this morning at the Farmer’s Market.
The bread was very dense and chewy. I loved the addition of the wheat berries, it added a great overall texture to it. The rhubarb jam was very sweet, almost like honey and added a great southern touch to the bread.
I love how my family unwinds in the mountains.
Addicted anyone? I know I am!
I just enjoyed a cup of hot tea and am more then ready for bed. These full days sure are fun, but totally exhausting.


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The Conrad New York is like staying at a hotel immersed in an art museum. Contemporary art and design are the cornerstone of the design concept–from the astounding 15-story Sol LeWitt installation in the main lobby to the more intimate paintings in guestrooms. Over 2,000 original artworks fill the public spaces and guestrooms, a contemporary art treasure trove.
The neutral tones of the guest suites are never neutral in style. Lush bedding, comfortable sidechairs, and wood finishes all contribute to a refined, relaxed style. The Hudson River-view suites are a soothing, indulgence–equally enjoyed from the rooftop terrace. In the stylish meeting spaces throughout the hotel, art and design never shy away from the glamour.
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MTM Driver & Tweeter Selection
Thanks again to everyone who assured me that a 4ohm load is not going to kill my receiver!
Now I need some guidance on some drivers/tweeters. I know that every driver is decent to some degree (especially when cost is factored in) and if I search hard enough I can find at least one person who loves a particular driver and another person who hates it...
What I was not able to find (and is not always evident from specifications & charts) was the type of sound I can expect from the drivers (e.g., warm, detailed, mushy, etc... you all know the terms!)
Here are some details associated with my project:
- Sealed speaker cabinet pre-cut for 2 7" drivers and 1 3" tweeter
- Outside dimensions: 8.5"w x 21"h x 11"d
- Internal volume: 0.75 cu-ft => 21.25 liters
- Driven by a Yamaha RX-V2400 (from what I have read, Yamahas are "cooler" sounding relative to other "warmer" receivers (e.g., Denon))
- The room is relatively large (12'w x 7.5'h x 30'd) and has sound deadening walls
- Use would be 60% TH, 40% music
Problem 1: Which driver to select for the MTM configuration and the type of sound expected. My medium sized list and approx cost per driver:
Peerless 832732 ($35)
Dayton Euro Series Woofer ($37)
Seas CA18RNX (H1215) ($57)
Seas L18RCY/P (H1085) - small magnet ($63)
Seas L18RNX/P (H1142) - big magnet ($68)
Seas G18RNX/P (H1100) ($60)
VIFA MG18WK09/8 ($48)
VIFA XG18WH00/8 ($62)
VIFA PL18WO-09/8 ($60)
Problem 2: How do I select a tweeter that is a good match for a particular driver? Is it best to stick with the same manufacturer and line (e.g., Vifa Premium Line driver would work well with a Vifa PL Tweeter)?
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First download the WinISD program, if you don't already have it. You can simulate the response of any driver by loading its specs, though you will probably find most already in the program data base. The program will tell you the preferred box size, tuning etc, but you can alter the recommended box dimensions to what you already have and that way back into what gives the best combination of sensitivity and response bandwidth.
Next consider at what frequency you want to cross over; that should be no higher than where the axial response of the driver is within 2dB of flat and the 30 degree off-axis response is no more than 6dB down. Choose the tweeter that will operate down to that frequency, with the combination of the flattest axial response and highest -6dB at 30 degrees off axis response as you can afford.
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Crossroads: Choreographic research lab with Keith Thompson 3-7 Oct
Open to dancers, actors, and performers interested in exploring short / long movement studies of
choreographed and improvisational contemporary partnering. This workshop will focus on the
exploration of ideas and of meaning. Participants will determine what makes an improvisation
work, and why, as an entry point into creating their own improvised material. Finding the purposes
of movement during spoken dialogue / monologue will also be investigated.
In my own choreographic process, Keith says, I´m most interested in those crossroads, those
intersections within phrases that can support my choices.
Comfortable clothing, an open mind, and an adventurous imagination are required.
Days / Times: 10.00-12.00 / Monday – Friday / 3-7 October 2016
Informal Showing: 13.00 / Saturday / 8 October 2016
Location: Grusomhetens Teater – Hausmanns gate 34 Oslo
Cost: 500 kr (single drop in) / 2000 kr (all)
Keith Thompson danced internationally for the Trisha Brown Dance Company (1992-2001),
currently performs and choreographs for Liz Lerman, and is on the Faculty of the Mson Gross
School of the Arts at Rutgers University. Since 2006, his contemporary dance company
DanceTactics has presented work throughout the United States, France, Scotland, and Japan. For
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The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada kicks ass. In association with state and local agencies, the RTC constantly maintains and improves the Valley’s streets. They run a growing public transit network; they recently added real-time arrival and departure data to Google Maps; they’ve added miles of bicycle lanes in the past year; and their Bonneville Transit Center—the Downtown base for all those bus routes—even has a freaking bike valet and repair shop. Yeah, the RTC does all right.
And yet, all of this pales in contrast to what the RTC would like to do—and soon might be able to do, thanks to increased public interest in such much-needed amenities as light rail, improved bicycle lanes and sidewalks, plus the availability of car-sharing services. (It doesn’t hurt that the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority would like the RTC’s help to alleviate the bumper-to-bumper tourist traffic on the Strip, as well.) Working in conjunction with the Clark County Commission, the City of Las Vegas, the Nevada Department of Transportation and too many other agencies to name, RTC has drafted a Transportation Investment Business Plan (TIBP) that could meet many of these goals.
Presently, the team assembled to execute that plan is looking at every possible option, including an extension of the Las Vegas Monorail and starting a modern streetcar line for the Maryland Parkway corridor. Light rail lines, subways and even aerial trams are on the table right now, as the RTC looks for ways to connect Las Vegas’ many economic and cultural centers—McCarran International Airport with the Las Vegas Convention Center; the Charleston Medical District with UNLV; Downtown with UNLV, and many others—in ways that make economic sense and convince us to leave our cars at home.
Clearly, the RTC is determined to both make these transportation alternatives happen and convince us to use them. Seriously: a bike valet! – Geoff Carter


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3 Mindful Tips for Ringing in the New Year
It’s been an unusual year – COVID 19 in the early months of 2020 set the tone for the entire year. For most of us it changed our daily routine in terms of where we work, if we get to work at all, and who we see and how much time we spend in public spaces. Many of us are feeling the pressure and with the added stress of the holidays, it’s become a bit much. But guess what, friends? The year is coming to a close and we can be grateful that we’ve made it through – together. I’m looking forward to 2021 with love in my heart and gratitude for each one of you, for my family and friends, colleagues and associates. We’re all here, doing the best we can and for me, the new year represents great anticipation for healing, happiness, and a commitment to kindness & humility. It’s true, we tend to appreciate what we DO have much more – when suddenly we don’t have it anymore.
Here are 3 things we can do to close out 2020 and welcome 2021.
- Let go and let love. That’s right. Some things are beyond our control, so just let go of them, one by one. Do this symbolically by writing what you want to “let go” of and then toss it in a lit backyard firepit, fireplace or simply shred it!
- Make a list. Jot down all that you want to accomplish in the coming year. Set the intention to put your best foot forward – that means taking steps toward making it happen, as we know that intention without action is useless.
- Say “thank you” – for all that you’ve learned this year and how it will carry you into 2021 with eyes wide open and the knowledge you need for staying healthy, happy and safe.
If you’re struggling to get through the holidays, if depression and loneliness make it difficult to breathe, we are here for you. Contact our office by phone, text or online. We can give you the tools you need to shake off this year and start anew.

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Performance and cost-effectiveness of air disc brakes and air drum brakes for truck semi-trailers in different road and speed conditions
This study uses TruckSimTM to model disc brakes and drum brakes on a fully loaded truck semi-trailer to study the performance of each brake type as downgrades and speeds vary. The brake performance is measured based on braking distance. A simplified economic comparison based on life cycle cost analysis to determine which road and vehicle conditions give rise to the cost-effectiveness of disc brakes is performed. The studies suggest that disc brakes shorten braking distances by 10-20%. They also suggest that the percentage reduction in braking distance as speed increases and downgrade gets steeper is approximately 12-19%. Evidence is provided that trucking companies operating their vehicles in steep terrain and at high speeds with disc brakes could benefit from 12-80% in long-term cost savings. Finally, at the societal level, by preventing crashes arising from rear-end collisions and runaway truck incidents, disc brakes save at least $649 million annually.
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Alrejjal, A., & Ksaibati, K. (2022). Impact of mountainous interstate alignments and truck configurations on rollover propensity. Journal of Safety Research, 80, 160-174. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2021.11.012
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Article by Sharlene Tamike
A twin of yoga has modified throughout the past years. If once, the first image that popped your mind was of a group of white sporting weirdoes standing on their heads and respiratory loudly, currently you are most likely thinking about Madonna’s well shaped arms. Currently, yoga is one among the most common fitness activities worldwide. One among its appeal is that it will be practiced by elders and it will improve the physical fitness of athletes.If you want to start out practicing yoga, here could be a quick guide to the fundamental types of yoga. While most of them are primarily based on the same ancient postures, every yoga vogue has a different focus. A number of the yoga styles specialise in strengthening the body while others specialise in flexibility. Alternative varieties of yoga focus mainly on respiration, relaxation, and meditation.Most of the yoga designs that were adopted within the west, were derived from the Hatha Yoga, that could be a general term that refers back to the physical branches of the traditional Indian philosophy. The purpose of the traditional Hatha Yoga was to attain balance between mind and body through ethical discipline and physical exercises, that are expressed by a series of asana: postures, panorama: respiration and meditation.Western culture adopted mainly the physical aspects of the Hatha Yoga and ignored the moral aspects, sometimes even the respiratory and meditations aspects. All the yoga styles that were derived from the Hatha Yoga share the same basic principle that mental balance will be achieved through practice of physical exercises and postures. Each yoga vogue chooses to target totally different aspect.Ashtanga Yoga:This focuses on the flow of postures in order to improve strength, stamina and flexibility of the body. Throughout a Asthanga Yoga category, the participants jump from one posture to another. Thus, this kind of yoga isn’t the best for beginners. Individuals who are not well match may realize it too difficult and demanding. However, if you are curious about improving your strength, flexibility and stamina and you are match enough to deal with an hour of jumping from one posture to another, Asthanga Yoga can suit you.Power Yoga:This can be an American development of the Asthanga Yoga that additionally adopted several elements from other sorts of yoga styles. You can notice Power Yoga classes mainly in fitness and health clubs. Power Yoga focuses on strengthening the body by performing Hatha Yoga postures for a extended time to boost each physical flexibility and mental focus. Power Yoga will be a good exercise for athletes, people who observe types of fitness activities and folks who wish to tone their body.Bikram Yoga:A Bikram Yoga class options a series of 26 Hatha Yoga postures practiced in a very heated room. It is also called Hot Yoga. The aim of the warmth is to permit the participants to get into each of the yoga poses in a very deeper and safer manner. The warmth also helps clean the body from toxins promoting sweating. Bikram Yoga focuses additional on the workout of the whole body, including the inner organs and fewer on flexibility. Bikram Yoga isn’t recommended to pregnant girls and individuals who suffer from high blood pressure and heart conditions, but it can improve the physical fitness of individuals who endure injuries.Iyengar Yoga:This focuses on the physical alignment of the body and the correct performance of each posture. Some of the Iyengar Yoga postures are practiced with the assistance of props like blocks and belts that are designed to help the participants achieve the foremost correct posture and to protect their bodies from injuries. Since the flows between postures are not practiced, Iyengar Yoga classes are less intense and therefore additional appropriate for folks who are less fit. Iyengar Yoga improves body strength and adaptability and will fit individuals of any age and each physical condition.
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This is a copy/paste of part of one of my posts in another thread from a few months ago.
When I was shooting the match I had a 180 grain .40 bullet come right back at me after I shot a bowling pin. It hit a very sensitive area. I managed to finish the course of fire but I spent a good 20 seconds doubled over and swearing loudly. Ricochets can hit the best of us in the worst of places.
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The Giant and The Beanstalk
Written by Diane Stanley
Reviewed by Michael (age 8)
The Giant and the Beanstalk is a fractured fairy tale by Diane Stanley. This story is about a giant named Otto who is a nice giant. Otto's parent's bought him a hen as a pet. the hen lays golden eggs. One day while the giant was sleeping Jack, the human, climbed a beanstalk and stole the hen. Otto the giant went looking for Jack to trade a cow for the hen. To find out if Otto gets the hen back, read the book.
The book was so great I couldn't keep my eyes open because it was so funny and I was laughing so hard. I really liked the character Otto because he is a giant and he is so cool. I like how the illustrator drew the pictures. They were really good. This book is like Jack and the Beanstalk because they both have characters named Jack and there is a beanstalk. I liked this version better.
I think this is a good book for young readers or anyone who loves fairytales. I would definitely recommend it.


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Justice Department Reaches Proposed Agreement with the
Town of East Haven, Connecticut, to Resolve Allegations of Misconduct by the East Haven Police Department
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The Justice Department today announced that the town of East Haven, Conn., memorialized its intention to enter into a settlement agreement to resolve the department’s civil investigation of allegations that the East Haven Police Department (EHPD) engaged in a pattern or practice of unlawful discrimination against Latinos on account of their race, color or national origin. The proposed agreement also resolves allegations that EHPD engaged in a pattern or practice of use of excessive force, unconstitutional searches and seizures and retaliation against persons who witnessed police misconduct or criticized EHPD’s practices.
Joseph Maturo Jr., the mayor of East Haven, outlined in a letter of intent a schedule to obtain necessary approvals from other town officials to enter into a binding agreement that will lead to broad institutional changes in EHPD’s policies and practices. The proposed agreement builds on reforms initiated by the town and is intended to strengthen the community’s trust in EHPD. Once fully executed by the town, the proposed agreement will be filed with the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut for approval.
“We are pleased that Mayor Maturo has made a clear commitment to rebuild the East Haven Police Department by agreeing to enter into a court-enforceable agreement that will result in constitutional and effective policing for all persons who live, work and travel in East Haven,” said Thomas E. Perez, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division. “The proposed agreement will serve as a blueprint for sustainable reform that will provide the police department with the necessary tools and guidance it needs to restore trust from all segments of the East Haven community.”
“There is no place for invidious discrimination by law enforcement officers, and today’s commitment from the mayor signals a new day for the East Haven Police Department,” said David B. Fein, the U.S. Attorney for the District Connecticut. “Once the proposed agreement is in place, the men and women who courageously serve on the police department will get the support they need to carry out their duties in a lawful and respectful manner, while ensuring strong public safety for the people of East Haven.”
The proposed agreement provides for comprehensive reforms in seven core areas and provides for a joint compliance expert who will independently assess EHPD’s implementation of the agreement. The seven core areas are:
- Biased-free policing, including measures on mandatory training, collection and analysis of data on police encounters, development of a meaningful language access plan, notification to consulates when foreign nationals are detained and steps to promote biased-free policing in EHPD’s hiring, promotion and performance assessment processes;
- Use of force, including the development of current policies on use of force and measures that provide for comprehensive training, consistent force reporting and thorough force reviews and investigations by supervisors and the internal affairs officer;
- Searches and seizures, including the development of up-to-date policies and measures on applying for search warrants, documenting consent searches, notifying supervisors of felony arrests and other “contempt-of-cop” situations, inspecting detainees for injuries, and preserving individuals’ First Amendment rights to observe and record police activity;
- Policies and training, including measures to ensure that officers and supervisors have sufficient guidance to carry out their law enforcement responsibilities in a lawful, effective and ethical manner;
- Civilian complaints, internal investigations and discipline, including measures to ensure that all allegations of officer misconduct are received and thoroughly investigated and that officers who engage in misconduct are held accountable by a disciplinary system that is fair and consistent;
- Supervision and management, including steps that provide for close and effective supervision to assist officers in carrying out their duties in lawful manner and systems that allow supervisors to identify, correct and prevent misconduct; and
- Community engagement and oversight, including measures to create robust partnerships with all segments of the East Haven community, disseminate public information on reforms and policing activities, and solicit feedback on the relationship between EHPD and the community.
In September 2009, the Justice Department opened a pattern or practice investigation into allegations that EHPD officers engaged in discriminatory traffic enforcement, use of excessive force, and unconstitutional searches and seizures in violation of the Constitution and federal anti-discrimination laws. In December 2011, the department completed its investigation and issued a letter finding reasonable cause to believe that EHPD engaged in a pattern or practice of unlawful discrimination against Latinos and other misconduct. The investigation was conducted jointly by the Civil Rights Division’s Special Litigation Section and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut.
The full text of the 2011 Findings Letter, the Letter of Intent and the proposed settlement agreement are available at www.justice.gov/crt/about/spl/findsettle.php. For more information on the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, please visit www.justice.gov/crt.
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- Cultural Revolution in Russia, 1928–1931
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
China's cultural revolution of the 1960s had an important precedent in the Soviet Union during the First Five-Year Plan, when established authorities and institutions in culture and the professions came under attack from militant Communist intellectuals. One of the most challenging questions for the student ofthis turbulent era is the actual nature of the revolution. Was it "revolution from above," initiated and controlled by the Party leadership, or "revolution from below," brought on by Marxist radicals within the cultural professions and pressure from an upwardly mobile working class? This important book, focused on the transition from NEP to Stalinism, presents both sides of the vigrous current debate.
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Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
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A good professional provides important guidance and insight through the years.
Heading into retirement with confidence is easier if your planning includes steps to minimize taxes, especially as it relates to health care planning.
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UPDATE: J.P. Morgan Reiterates Overweight Rating, Lowers PT on City National Corp.
In a report published Monday, J.P. Morgan & Co. reiterated its Overweight rating on City National Corp. (NYSE: CYN), but slightly lowered its price target from $58.00 to $57.00.
J.P. Morgan noted, “While the market is focused on loan growth, CYN continues to deliver at rates above its peers. In the most recent quarter, the company delivered 22% annualized growth in average loans and 24% annualized growth in period-end loans, with 36% annualized growth in period-end C&I loans benefitting from the First American transaction which closed in the quarter. On an organic basis, period-end loan growth was also strong at 14% annualized (ahead of peers at 5% annualized). The bank is well positioned to deliver above-peer loan growth given (1) one of the higher concentrations of C&I loans in the industry at 45%, (2) exposure to economically resilient industries such as entertainment, (3) CYN being one of the few banks growing CRE loans (rather than needing to reduce concentration risk) with only 18% of balances in CRE, and (4) a continuation of growth from new hires over the past year and investment in the franchise.”
City National Corp. closed on Friday at $52.33.
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Sport and Learning in Australian Culture (EDUH4058)
Understanding sport is central to understanding Australian culture and Australians' sense of who they are in the world. Sport, Learning and Australian Culture (EDUH4058) provides students with a socially critical perspective on the place, meaning and practice of sport in Australian culture.
Focused on the range of learning that takes place through youth’s engagement in sport, the unit examines the practice of sport at levels ranging from elite international sport to grassroots, community-based and school sport. In striving to provide a meaningful educational experience, Sport, Learning and Australian Culture (EDUH4058) places students’ firsthand experiences of Australian sporting culture at the centre of the program by including field trips to relevant sporting events in Sydney that range from Super 15 Rugby Union matches to a children’s surf carnival.
The field trips are informed by socially critical examinations – lectures, readings and assessment – of sport in Australia. The course will provide understanding of a new cultural context for international students and it will also encourage a more socially critical view of sport in their own societies.


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Antique Map-CENTRAL EUROPE-PHENOLOGY-SPRING-PLANTS-Meyers-1895
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