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Discover the exceptional opportunities awaiting travel nurses at St. Anthony Central Hospital in Denver, CO. As a renowned healthcare facility, our hospital offers a stimulating environment for professionals seeking to expand their skills and make a lasting impact.
With a wide range of benefits and a supportive team, we strive to provide an unparalleled experience for our travel nurses. This article will provide valuable insights into the requirements, attractions, accommodations, and application process for those considering joining our esteemed team.
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Benefits of Joining St. Anthony Central Hospital Travel Nurses
One advantage of joining St. Anthony Central Hospital Travel Nurses is the benefits available to healthcare professionals. The hospital understands the importance of offering flexible schedules to accommodate the needs of its nursing staff. This allows nurses to have a better work-life balance and the freedom to choose shifts that fit their commitments.
St. Anthony Central Hospital Travel Nurses offers competitive salaries to attract and retain top talent in the healthcare industry. The hospital recognizes the value of its nursing staff and aims to compensate them accordingly.
Requirements and Qualifications for Travel Nurses at St. Anthony Central Hospital
To be considered for a position as a travel nurse at St. Anthony Central Hospital, candidates must meet specific requirements and possess the necessary qualifications.
One of the primary requirements is travel nurse certification. This certification ensures that candidates have undergone specialized training and acquired the skills and knowledge necessary to excel as a travel nurse. Additionally, candidates must have a valid nursing license in Colorado.
Regarding qualifications, St. Anthony Central Hospital looks for candidates with at least two years of nursing experience, preferably in a similar clinical setting. It is also important for candidates to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as they will be working with diverse patient populations.
The job responsibilities of a travel nurse at St. Anthony Central Hospital include providing direct patient care, administering medications, collaborating with healthcare teams, and educating patients and their families on healthcare procedures and strategies.
Exploring Denver: Attractions and Activities for Travel Nurses
After meeting the requirements and qualifications to become a travel nurse at St. Anthony Central Hospital, nurses can explore various attractions and activities in Denver, Colorado.
Known for its stunning natural beauty, Denver offers numerous outdoor adventures for those seeking an adrenaline rush. Travel nurses can hike through the picturesque Rocky Mountains or go skiing in nearby resorts during winter.
For those who prefer a more relaxed experience, Denver also boasts an array of parks and gardens, such as the Denver Botanic Gardens and City Park, where they can unwind and enjoy the beauty of nature.
In addition to its outdoor offerings, Denver is a food lover’s paradise, with a thriving culinary scene offering diverse cuisines. From farm-to-table restaurants to food trucks, travel nurses can indulge in various delicious dishes and experience the city’s vibrant food and dining culture.
Accommodation and Transportation Options for Travel Nurses in Denver
Travel nurses at St. Anthony Central Hospital in Denver, CO have various accommodation and transportation options available in the city. Regarding housing options, travel nurses can choose from alternatives such as apartments, condos, or rental houses.
Many hospitals in Denver also offer on-site housing for their traveling healthcare professionals. This can be a convenient option for those living close to their workplace. Several online platforms and agencies specialize in providing temporary housing solutions for travel nurses.
In terms of transportation, Denver has a well-connected public transportation system that includes buses, light rail, and commuter trains. The Regional Transportation District (RTD) operates these services, making it easy for travel nurses to commute to and from work. The RTD also offers discounted monthly passes for healthcare workers, making public transportation a cost-effective choice.
Moreover, Denver is a bike-friendly city with numerous bike lanes and trails, allowing travel nurses to explore the city on two wheels. Car-sharing services and ride-hailing apps are also readily available for those who prefer to have their private transport.
How to Apply and Contact St. Anthony Central Hospital Travel Nurses?
Applicants interested in joining the team of travel nurses at St. Anthony Central Hospital in Denver, CO can apply and contact the hospital through the designated application portal or by contacting the hospital’s human resources department.
The application process is straightforward and can be completed online through the hospital’s website. The portal will require applicants to provide their personal information, relevant certifications, and work experience. Additionally, candidates may be required to submit their resume and a cover letter explaining their interest in the position.
St. Anthony Central Hospital offers a range of job opportunities for travel nurses, including various specialties and contract lengths. The hospital’s human resources department can provide further information and address any specific inquiries regarding the application process or job opportunities.
In conclusion, joining St. Anthony Central Hospital Travel Nurses offers numerous benefits for healthcare professionals seeking a rewarding and adventurous career. The hospital’s comprehensive requirements and qualifications ensure a highly skilled and dedicated team of nurses.
In addition, travel nurses can explore the vibrant city of Denver and its attractions during their time off. Accommodation and transportation options are readily available, making the transition smooth and convenient.
To apply and learn more about St. Anthony Central Hospital Travel Nurses, interested individuals can easily contact the hospital for further information.

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- Northwest weather forces many into shelters.
- Severe weather sweeping parts of the U.S. brought frigid temperatures to the Pacific Northwest and heavy snow to mountains in Northern California and Nevada.
- The region continued to break daily cold records. The National Weather Service said the low was 17 degrees F in Seattle on Monday, breaking a record set in 1968.
- Utilities reported about 5,000 customers without power Tuesday morning, mostly in southwestern Oregon.
- Officials with the University of California, Berkeley’s Central Sierra Snow Laboratory on Monday said recent snowfall has smashed the snowiest December record of 179 inches, set in 1970. The record is now 193.7 inches as more snow is expected.
- The storms that have been pummeling California and Nevada in recent days also brought rain and snow to Arizona. A record inch of rain in one day was reported at the airport in Phoenix.
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I'm not a big sweet eater HOWEVER, if there are Oreos in my pantry, I swear I can hear them calling my name. They taunt me......begging me to just have a few. My hottie hubby, loves to slip some Oreos into the grocery cart and watch me pretend that I don't notice. I honestly think he gets a kick out of seeing me try to fight my Oreo addiction. I LOVE Oreos!!!! (He was sweet enough to always have a bag of the mini ones in the pantry waiting for me when I was going through breast feeding HELL! That's true love, my friends.)
FINALLY, I have an excuse to buy some of those cute Halloween Oreos that taunt me everytime I go to the store. LOOK AT THIS!!!!!
I just happened to come across this recipe from Nabsico World (YES, the makers of Oreo have their own world!) Now the recipe is calling my name. How could I deprive my family of such a cute and yummy treat for Halloween. YUM!!! YUM!!! YUM!!!
The NabiscoWorld folks call it Pumpkin Patch Ice Cream Dessert. How could THEY not put the name in the title of their own dessert??? Let me help them out a little...
OREO Pumpkin OREO Patch OREO Ice Cream OREO Dessert much better! ;)
22 Halloween OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, divided
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
1 qt. (4 cups) chocolate ice cream, softened
1 pt. (2 cups) vanilla ice cream, softened
1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
Decorations, such as assorted Halloween candies and decorating gel
SPLIT 17 of the cookies, leaving filling on one side of each cookie. Finely crush the 17 split cookies without the filling. Place in medium bowl. Add butter; mix well. Press firmly onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Stand 15 of the split cookies with filling around side of pan, alternating filling sides facing in and out.
SPREAD chocolate ice cream evenly over crust. Chop remaining 5 cookies; stir into vanilla ice cream. Spread over chocolate layer. Cover; freeze 3 hours or until firm.
RUN knife or metal spatula around side of pan to loosen dessert; remove side of pan. Spread or pipe whipped topping onto top of dessert. Using colored decorating gels, make pumpkin faces on orange filling on the split cookies around side of dessert and 2 remaining split cookies. Decorate as desired to resemble pumpkin patch with assorted candies and remaining split cookies. Serve immediately.

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As part of its 2020-21 season, Union-based Carolyn Dorfman Dance will present the world premiere of a new dance inspired by Louis “King of Swing” Prima’s music, titled “Pure Prima.” The debut will help celebrate the opening of the new Gia Maione Prima Studio Theatre at Ocean County College in Toms River.
“Pure Prima,” featuring songs such as “Sing, Sing, Sing” and “Jump Jive an’ Wail,” is tentatively scheduled to premiere on Feb. 20. A press release describes it as “joyous” and “uplifting.”
Gia Maione Prima, who died in 2013, was a singer who was married to Louis Prima from 1963 until his death in 1978. Born in Roebling and a graduate of Toms River High School, she established the charitable Gia Maione Prima Foundation in 2011.
Carolyn Dorfman Dance, which recently returned to in-person rehearsals, plans a variety of other presentations for its 2020-21 season, as well.
“We have taken every precaution possible as the Company prepares for a season of schooltime residencies, classes, lectures and performances,” said Dorfman in the press release. “With the extreme turmoil in the performing arts world, we feel so fortunate to have some significant work, although a shortened season.”
The Carolyn Dorfman Dance season began with contributions to the Voices International Theatre Fest in Jersey City last week, and will include lectures and demonstrations for Rutgers University in New Brunswick through Dec. 3. Also on the schedule is:
Jan. 27: The Legacy Project Lecture/Performance, Houston.
Feb 20: “Pure Prima,” world premiere at the Gia Maione Prima Studio Theatre, Ocean County College, Toms River.
March 1-7: Residency/Performance at Towson State University in Towson, Md., and The Community College of Baltimore County in Baltimore.
April 19-25: Fourth annual Dance Union Festival.
The Dance Union Festival has previously been held at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway but may be all-online or mostly online, because of the pandemic.
For information, visit carolyndorfman.dance.
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Much-loved Canadian novelist Rohinton Mistry delivered the convocation speech to graduates at Ryerson Polytechnic in Toronto, in the form of a fairy-tale based on A Christmas Carol, by way of a critique of the Canadian swing to a neoconservative right, where social spending exists only to promote “moochers” and society is a fight between bad guys (who need to be surveilled all the time in every medium) and good guys (who don’t mind being surveilled in such a way), and where no amount of “security” is ever enough.
Cory Doctorow at Boing Boing.
My medium-sized Canadian town has approved funding for police surveillance cameras in the downtown. Generally, it seems people don’t understand how these technologies of surveillance tear the social fabric. One example: ostensibly to combat drunken brawling these cameras and similar technologies divert attention from questions regarding why drinking and substance abuse is so prevalent in our society. Simultaneously funds and resources are directed toward the state security apparatus, the ever-growing military industrial complex which, in the post-9/11 world, is increasingly directed inward toward domestic affairs—Foucault’s panopticon writ large. Slowly, ever so slowly, people begin to act as if they’re being watched all the time—the paranoid who believes they’re in some version of the Truman show.

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Cashing in IRA before retirement age
So say client has retirement account of $500,000 and is 40 years old.
Has a regular (non Roth) IRA.
Wants to cash it in today.
No income/employment currently, and out of work for 2 years.
Doesn't care about the 10% early withdrawal penalty.
What would be the taxes?
Thank you very much.

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KUWAIT: Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Kuwait Chung Byung-ha released the following message on the National Foundation Day and Armed Forces Day of his country: “On the occasion of ‘the National Foundation Day and armed Forces Day of the Republic of Korea’, I extend my best wishes for the continued peace, progress and prosperity to the State of Kuwait.
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the first anniversary of his accession to the throne and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the first anniversary of his appointment as Crown Prince, wishing them everlasting health and success. I also convey my best wishes of good health and success to His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and my sincere greetings to all the people of Kuwait.
“To begin with, I would like to express appreciation to the Kuwait government’s effective quarantine measures and expansive vaccination policy that have led to a dramatic decrease in the number of daily COVID-19 confirmed cases in Kuwait. Being convinced that we are now approaching the beginning of the end of the pandemic, I am very pleased to see that our two countries have maintained relentless cooperation even during the pandemic.
“There are many reasons as to how this is possible. First, our two countries have continued to build up a comprehensive partnership. Ever since the establishment of our diplomatic ties more than four decades ago, we have developed our relations based on a profound friendship and steadfast mutual trust in diverse fields and various ways.
“Second, we have always been working together to benefit each other. It has remained the epitome of the spirit of mutual benefit. Korea is the second largest importer of Kuwait’s crude oil, while Kuwait is Korea’s second largest oil supplier. The accumulated amount of tender awarded to Korean companies here is reaching up to a remarkable $49 billion. Korea is the 10th largest investor in Kuwait at the moment.
Furthermore, Korea has supplied more than 1.4 million test kits so far to help Kuwait fight against the pandemic. Third, we focus on the future. Korea has been seeking to expand the areas of our cooperation with Kuwait to new sectors such as health care, renewable energy, IT, smart city, smart farm, aviation and education etc.
“Now is the time to move forward into a new era of partnership. The State of Kuwait has laid out ‘New Kuwait Vision 2035’ with its pillars such as sustainable diversified economy, living environment and creative human capital. Also, the Republic of Korea has announced ‘Korean New Deal 2.0’, which is the national development strategy for surmounting the pandemic and climate change. Our two visions, pursuing similar objectives, will create a synergy effect if we share our experiences and strategy. I assure you that Korea will continue to be a faithful partner in Kuwait’s great journey toward realizing the Vision 2035.
“Last but not least, the members of the Korean community have always worked together with Kuwaiti friends through thick and thin. I am absolutely sure that they will continue to make significant contributions to the co-prosperity of our two nations. Therefore, I wish to reiterate on this occasion that everlasting friendship and solidarity among our peoples will further grow. Once again, I wish for peace, prosperity and progress of the State of Kuwait and its great people.”

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text: Matthew received his Bachelor of Science & his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the New York Institute of Technology. He has been practicing in outpatient orthopedics since June 2003. Matthew’s favorite population to treat is shoulder, knees and the weekend warriors. Matthew’s favorite thing about Physical Therapy is getting to know the patients and helping them get back to the things they did prior to whatever injury they may have. Outside of treating, Matthew likes to go to the gym, garden, and coach his son’s flag football team!

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The U.S. Senate has passed a legislation package addressing many of the 9/11 Commission’s aviation security recommendations that have not yet found their way into law. Notably, the proposed rules would give the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) one year to develop a threat assessment program for general aviation airports, as well as conduct a study on the feasibility of providing grants to these airports for security upgrades.
• Congress dodged the dog days of August by taking a six-week recess beginning July 22, but not before legislators increased their bills introduced count to 2,772 in the Senate and 5,001 in the House of Representatives.
The House Appropriations Committee has added a directive to a report on FAA funding for Fiscal Year 2005 that would require the agency to ensure that pilots continue to get the best possible flight briefing and en route information services without user fees.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) assembly is expected to take action later this month on legal guidance for member states to protect safety-data-
collection systems while allowing for proper administration of justice.
The guidance would help nations protect from unwarranted use information collected under systems such as flight operational quality assurance programs and line operations safety audit programs.
Interested parties are getting more time to comment on the FAA’s controversial proposal to require all air-tour operators to be certified under Part 135 or 121, with an extension of the comment period from April 19 to June 18.
After meeting with industry representatives over several days in early March, the FAA launched a new ATC plan designed to head
off gridlock by “sharing the pain” around choke points such as New York, Chicago and Atlanta.
Federal guidelines for improving security at the nation’s more than 18,000 general aviation airports remain bottled up in the Transportation Security Administration almost six months after a GA airport security working group made its recommendations to the agency.
It is good news that the joint program and development office (JPDO), formed recently at the direction of Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta, is crafting a national policy on air transportation. Many voices, among them mine when I served as president of NBAA, called for a vision and mission statement by the U.S.
In one of its longest investigations into a general aviation accident, the NTSB released its final report last month on the Oct. 10, 2000, crash of a Canadian-registered Bombardier Challenger 604 during a manufacturer’s test flight at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport. The two pilots and flight engineer died as a result of injuries sustained from the accident.
Scientists and engineers at NASA’s Langley, Va., Research Center are evaluating the integration of a number of separate systems and techniques which, when combined, could achieve significant safety improvements in the approach and landing phase.


We’ll find the water on Mars. Massive quantities. And probably fossils. Oil, too, more than likely. And who knows what else. And one supposes it’ll all be pretty cool. Especially now with the billion-dollar Curiosity rover tooling around Gale Crater. But I won’t be paying attention. Because my expectation bar is, like, through the roof.
That’s on account of the Mars Anomaly Research Society website. It’s run by Andrew Basiago, who’s already been there numerous times, back in the 1980s, via a secret CIA teleportation program. The Agency was dumb enough to think it could trust him with its darkest secret; he describes himself as a “planetary-level whistle blower.”
Basiago discovered life on Mars a long time ago. Using photos from multiple NASA orbiters and rovers, he shows the whole gallery, from Martian forests to artificially constructed, sewage-sized glass tubes. He’s discovered hominids and humanoids — and yes, folks, there IS a difference. In fact, Basiago found a photo of a humanoid being devoured by a “reptoid” in Columbia Crater. This required true skills of discernment because the feeding frenzy was camouflaged amid a rocky desert. The Discoverer of Life on Mars quotes himself in the third person:
“’This finding will test the limits of the Prime Directive,’ the discoverer of life on Mars observed. ‘Should we let humanoids perish as the food for reptoids on Mars to preserve the balance of nature there, or should we intervene to save humanoids from predation because it is the ethical thing to do?’”
Basiago raises a damn good question. This is not a spoof or a joke because he’s been on George Noory’s “Coast To Coast AM.”
Curiosity’s touchdown dust had barely settled on the lander in August when images of purported UFOs started circulating on the Net. But so what, who cares? Little white dots in the sky? Please — we’ve already seen pix of humanoids and hominids and reptoids.
A few days ago, Curiosity’s mission managers briefly suspended the crawler’s itinerary when its camera grabbed an image of a bright shiny object that clearly wasn’t natural. Some people wondered: Was this Curiosity’s own debris, or evidence of an ET artifact? But again — shut up, who cares. Would you rather see discarded tinfoil from a pharoah’s chewing gum, or the pharoah himself?
Basiago (who has also found images of a Martian pharoah) has his thumb on the throbbing pulse of America right now. He knows what we want. “In 2016,” he writes on his website, “Andrew D. Basiago will be a candidate for President of the United States under the banner Andy 2016 – A Time for Truth.”


Billed as “the perfect CCW solution for the real world,” Sig Sauer has released a new SIG Anti-Snag, or SAS version, of their P365 micro-compact 9mm pistol.
The latest variant of the P365 uses an innovative flush-fit rear-mounted Meprolight FT Bullseye sight with a combination fiber optic and tritium insert embedded into the slide, alleviating the need for a front sight post.
The SAS treatment, available in several mid-size and compact pistols such as the P238, P938, and P229 translates to flush slide catch and takedown levers as well as rounded sides to reduce snag points. Further, a ported slide and barrel allow for what Sig describes as a 30 percent reduction in muzzle flip.
The P365 SAS is the same size as the standard P365, using a 3.1-inch barrel and 10-round flush fit mags with optional extended factory mags readily available. Overall length is 5.8-inches while height is a gently reduced 4.1-inches. Weight is 17.8-ounces while the pistol is a svelte 1-inch flat in width, the latter a key selling point in its class. MSRP on the new model has not been released.


Officials are searching for the teens who ran from a crash in Glendale on Monday morning.
Glendale police responded to a neighborhood near 87th Avenue and Camelback Road on Monday morning for a report of a single vehicle roll over.
The caller told police several teens were inside the car and ran from the scene.
Officers are in the area searching for the teens who fled.
No major injuries were reported.


Every Fall the Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA) rounds up a fleet of new cars, trucks & SUVs for us to test drive. Sometimes it’s the first opportunity to drive a brand new vehicle and sometimes it gives us a chance to get a second opinion of a car we had previously driven.
This year the WAPA Rally was held at Summit Point Motorsports Park in West Virginia. Below is an overview of some of the cars I had an opportunity to drive.
2018 Audi S5 Sportback
It’s typical Audi. Very easy to drive, probably the best initial driving experience of any car, and a wonderfully tech-happy interior. I particularly like the Sportback because I’m a true fan of hatchbacks for their versatility.
Related: Audi’s S5 Sportback Car Configurator
2018 Ford Expedition Platinum
I can’t remember when the last time I ranked the Ford Expedition higher than the Chevrolet Tahoe or GMC Yukon Denali but the all-new 2018 Ford Expedition is an absolute home run and is Roadfly’s 2018 “Best Full-Size SUV” and it appears that the Expedition will also hold the title for 2019. If you’re out SUV shopping you really need to put the Expedition on your SUV shopping list.
Related: Ford’s Expedition Configurator
2019 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Cabriolet
Both the C 300 Coupe and Cabriolet were redesigned for 2019. In addition to a new exterior design the interior has been updated with available digital cockpit and there are now more fuel efficient engine options.
Starting at $51,850 our test vehicle priced out at $69,000. Below the photo gallery is a copy of the full options list along with prices for the C 300 Cabriolet.
2019 Subaru Ascent Touring 7-Passenger SUV
Subaru has been growing at an incredible pace for the past ten years. They’ve continued to expand their line up with model variants and upgraded interiors. For 2019 Subaru has launched their first ever 7-passenger, 3-row SUV to compete with the likes of the Honda Pilot and the Toyota Highlander.
The all-new Subaru Ascent is more comfortable and quieter than I expected. Our test vehicle with touring trim had all the bells and whistles.
2019 Lexus ES 350 F Sport
Lexus has offered an F Sport version of many of their cars for sometime now. In 2019 the popular ES 350 is available as an F Sport for the first time. As the name implies the F Sport version of the ES is a lot faster, a much more sporty aesthetic and a lot more fun to drive!
2019 RAM 1500 Crew Cab
RAM’s 1500 series truck is all-new for 2019. Now offering a standard eTorque mild-hybrid system in models equipped with the V6 Pentastar engine. ETorque is available as an option on RAM 1500 models with the HEMI engine option.
While arguably the eTorque system deserves the most attention I want to focus on the interior of the new RAMs. In Laramie trim the interior is just spectacular. If you’re in the market for a new truck or just enjoy browsing dealers lots make sure you saddle up inside one of the new RAMs.
Ram Truck, The Best Truck Interior in the Business!
2019 Maserati Levante GTS
With the arrival of the GTS, Maserati now offers the Levante in four distinct versions for North America, two featuring the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine and two featuring the new Ferrari-assembled 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8, two of the most powerful and exclusive SUVs ever built.
The Levante GTS’ 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8, one of the most powerful engines ever in a Maserati, is a retuned version of the unit fitted in the super-sport Levante Trofeo, delivering 550 horsepower at 6,250 rpm and peak torque of no less than 538 lb.-ft. in a wide range between 2,500 and 5,000 rpm. Like all Levante’s, it is mated to Maserati’s Q4 Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive System and as with all Maserati gas engines, is assembled by Ferrari in Maranello, Italy.
The Maserati Levnate GTS starts at $119,900.
Related: Build your own at MaseratiUSA.com
2019 Genesis G70 Sport Sedan
- Choice of powerful and refined turbocharged engines: 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder or a 3.3-liter V-6, capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds
- Available driver-focused features include Genesis Active Safety Control, limited-slip differential, Michelin® Pilot® Sport 4S tires and Brembo® brakes
- Available 6-speed manual gearbox (2.0T RWD model)
2019 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 Pickup Truck with Multipro Tailgate
- Redesigned from the ground up and larger in almost every dimension, including a longer wheelbase and longer crew cab body that offers about 3 inches more rear legroom than the previous model
- GMC-exclusive, industry-first MultiPro Tailgate offers six functions and positions for enhanced second-tier loading and load-stop solutions, a standing workstation and easier access to items in the cargo box
- Segment-first Multi-Color Head-Up Display projects key, customizable vehicle data on the windshield in a 3-inch x 7-inch display
- Up to 360 pounds (163k) lighter than the previous model, thanks to a mixed materials approach — including aluminum for the doors, hood and tailgate, with steel for the fenders, roof and standard cargo box
- Fully boxed steel frame that is 88 pounds (40 kg) lighter than its predecessor, while offering 10 percent greater torsional rigidity
- Denali-exclusive Adaptive Ride control offers premium ride comfort through real-time monitoring of the road and driver inputs, reacting in milliseconds to adjust damping for exceptional body control and ride isolation
Official GMC Configurator: GMC Sierra Truck Configurator
Related: Here’s a video of how the GMC Multipro Tailgate works:
2018 Buick Regal TourX
This was the most surprising vehicle I drove at this years WAPA Rally. It has gorgeous and sexy styling and is very easy to drive. And it does it all for only $40,000 which is ten or $20,000 less than some of it’s competitors.
The TourX rides higher than its Sportback counterpart, enabling greater capability. Its rugged exterior appearance, standard roof rails, interior amenities, standard intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD) with active twin-clutch and functional cargo area epitomize upscale utility, capability and convenience.
2018 KIA Stinger GT
The Stinger is KIA’s first foray into the sport sedan segment. The car has been tremendously over-hyped by KIA and a few auto outlets. It’s a lot of fun to drive, has great styling but no, it’s not better than a Porsche Panorama or BMW 440i or any of the other cars KIA chose to hype it over. Having said that, it’s a really attractive package and is very sporty and it definitely deserves a look.
The Stinger is offered with two engines — a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder making 255 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque and a 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V6 making 365 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque. Cars equipped with the latter engine are dubbed Stinger GTs. Both engines pair with a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive available.
Related: KIA’s Stinger car configurator
2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
It’s a Jeep Wrangler and Roadfly has a 2016 Jeep Wrangler all modded out. What more need I write!
The most recognized vehicle in the world and it delivers extreme off-road capability. Powertrain options include a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 and an all-new 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine. Wrangler continues to offer a body-on-frame design, front and rear five-link suspension system, solid axles, electronic lockers and is one of the few midsize SUVs that offer a six-speed manual transmission in addition to its available eight-speed automatic.
All-new for 2019, the Jeep Wrangler in Rubicon trim offers a commanding presence on and off the road.
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“To begin, we were just little. We were temporary shelter—an oasis. Sanctuary for women and kids who were homeless. And, we had the space, and the goal was just to provide some safety and community for people who were pretty isolated. And it was pretty dark times for them. Some people assume that the problems of the inner city can be solved by getting rid of the inner city people. And we had learned before that the people weren’t the problem, the people were the solution.”
The more we all know each other, the more possibilities we are building.
Hope Youth Listening Project. Photo: Bruce Silcox
Community listening allows us to translate voice into action and better harness the collective power of people for change. We have invested deeply in our Community Listening model that creates opportunities for relational community dialogues. Today, over 4,000 people have been involved in small formal and informal dialogues through Hope’s Community Listening process. Our approach to Hope’s Community Engagement work emerges from our Listening as people tell us what kind of change they want to see in their lives and for their children.
The Power of Dialogue
Our relational approach to organizing Community Listening sessions gets diverse people to the table: people participate more when they are asked by others they trust. They come together to talk in groups, meeting their neighbors and breaking down the barriers and stereotypes between them.
In Listening sessions we support people to “go deep;” that is, that they share their hopes, dreams, fears, opinions, ideas and values about life in the community. We are not seeking answers but rather asking people to share experiences and raise questions by telling stories and reflecting on their lives and their visions for the future.
Community Listening is built on our history and strengths and has had major impact throughout the organization. The concepts of Listening and relating are practiced daily at all levels of staff, formally and informally, in group settings, and in one-on-one meetings. Ultimately, we believe that our relationships on all levels are at the center of strong community.

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EDMONDS — A judge plans to issue a written ruling on whether to dismiss a lawsuit challenging Edmonds’ new safe storage gun ordinance.
Judge Anita Farris on Tuesday heard arguments in Snohomish County Superior Court in a case brought by two Edmonds residents, the NRA and the Second Amendment Foundation against the City of Edmonds.
They’re hoping Farris will throw out the law passed by the City Council and signed by the mayor in July. The new law won’t be enforced until March of 2019.
The Edmonds law requires gun owners to keep their firearms locked up and inaccessible to others, especially children. It is similar to a Seattle law also enacted in July and challenged by the NRA. Earlier this month, a King County judge tossed out that case.
The judge concluded that because gun owners challenging the Seattle law did not plan to violate it, there was no actual dispute to decide at that moment.
Ordinances enacted in Seattle and Edmonds require firearms to be safely secured and “rendered unusable” to anyone other than the owner, or those the owner has authorized to use it. They do not apply to firearms carried by or under the control of owners. They do apply to weapons kept at home and in vehicles.
If anyone not permitted to use the gun, such as a child or a thief, gets access to the weapon, the gun owner could be held civilly liable and fined up to $1,000. If an unauthorized person uses the firearm to commit a crime or injure themselves or others, the gun owner could be fined again, up to $10,000.
The NRA and other plaintiffs have argued in court papers the mandates within the Edmonds ordinance are “illegal and legally unenforceable.” They also say authority to regulate firearms rests with the state of Washington, not cities such as Edmonds.
Lawyers representing the city said the lawsuit was not ripe for the legal challenge.
Farris listened to the arguments Tuesday before telling lawyers from both sides that she will take their arguments under advisement and will send them her ruling in writing.
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Unbxd, a Bengaluru-based provider of ecommerce product discovery software, has secured an undisclosed amount of capital in the Series B round of funding.
The funding was led by entities advised and managed by Nirvana Venture Advisors, along with existing investors including IDG Ventures, Inventus Capital and Indian Angel Network.
The funds will help the startup expand and scale the product.
The startup has been helping ecommerce companies deliver a personalised shopping experience. The platform is already serving 200 million ecommerce visitors a day and expects to grow 10x by end of this year, said the company.


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’62 Gators make history, unite 60 years later
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — They gathered on the party deck along the first base line Sunday afternoon at Condron Ballpark. On the court below, Florida and Tennessee played the final game of their three-game series.
Once upon a time, they were the young men under the hot sun in Gators uniforms. Sixty years later, old people return home, grateful for their blessings and the memories of their youth.
“What a field,” said Tom Moore, a speedy third baseman and first-team All-American for the 1962 Gators. “Wouldn’t I have liked to play on that field.”
If so, maybe Moore wouldn’t have needed Earl Montgomery, a Tallahassee dentist and his late teammate, to make Moore a bridge for his upper front teeth. A ground ball at Perry Field bounced off a stray rock and damaged Moore’s helicopters at the time.
The eight men who attended Sunday’s 60th reunion, all in their late ’70s or early ’80s, shared many stories similar to Moore’s. They held their first meeting since their first meeting 10 years ago on the occasion of the 50th anniversary.
The 1962 Florida baseball team has a unique distinction in Gators lore. It’s the first UF team in any sport to climb all the way to No. 1 in the nation. The Gators passed Arizona in the final regular season poll before the NCAA Regional Playoffs.
“It’s been a magical year,” said Ron Birchall, who played shortstop and later signed a pro contract with the New York Mets. “It’s been a phenomenal year. We’ll always remember it. We cherish this reunion and of course comparing this facility to what we’ve played on, there are no words. I’m just very proud of Florida and all of sports culture.”
After a season in which they missed the playoffs, the ’62 Gators started the season slow, losing three of their first seven games. They took off and began their climb to the top of the national ballot. Florida has won 11 straight games to take control of the SEC East, heading to a two-game series at Auburn.
The trip to Auburn is one of the surviving Gators they still talk about like it was yesterday. Florida’s winning formula this season centered on solid throwing and an abundance of speed. The Gators led the nation in stolen bases, with Moore setting a six-game UF record against Georgia that still stands today.
However, the Gators failed to steal a base by losing consecutive games to Auburn. They argue that the Tigers and head coach Erk Russell, who later rose to prominence as Vince Dooley’s defensive coordinator at Georgia, used an old trick to slow down the Gators’ running game: they filled the basic sand paths.
Gators receiver Len Scheinhoft still remembers what he did after Game 1.
“Drag the sand out of the infield the night before the Auburn game,” he said.
The Gators came back at full speed thereafter to win their next seven games, including a win over Mississippi State in Game 1 of the best-of-three SEC Championship Series. After losing Game 2, Florida won Game 3, 8-7, to win the SEC title.
The 5-foot-8, 155-pound Moore was one of the standout players on the team. He led the SEC with 26 stolen bases, batted .319, scored 34 runs and drove in 25 in the regular season. Scheinhoft added 27 RBIs and caught a capable pitching staff anchored by captain CW Price, Jerry Nicholson, Jim Biggart, Jim Elliott and Eddie Clarke.
The Gators may have lacked power, but center fielder Al Lopez Jr. added 21 stolen bases and a dose of star power. Lopez Sr. led the Chicago White Sox in the 1962 season and led the Cleveland Indians (1954) and White Sox (1959) to the World Series when Lopez Jr. was growing up. Lopez’s father, Al Lopez, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977.
Gators head coach Dave Fuller was in his 15th season as a UF baseball coach and served as head coach of the Gators’ freshman football team. Fuller was no stranger to success, but the 1962 Gators won 25 games to surpass the school single-season record of 21 set a decade earlier.
Fuller offered his assessment of what made the Gators special for a Orlando Sentinel journalist at the end of the season.
“We have two things going for us – pitch depth and speed,” Fuller said. “I think if you had to pick one difference between this and our other Championship teams, you’d have to say it was overall team speed.
“You have to understand that any club good enough to win should get the throw. But this has been a particularly quick team.”
The Gators entered NCAA Regional District 3 in Gastonia, North Carolina as the No. 1 ranked team in the nation and favorite to qualify for Omaha. They opened the tournament with a 1-0 victory over Florida State after a four-hit shutout by Price. The team’s fortunes – and the weather – began to turn.
Rain chilled the rest of the double-elimination tournament and in its second game, Florida lost 7-1 to Wake Forest, Fuller’s alma mater. Later in the day, the Gators returned to action and suffered a controversial 3-1 loss to Florida State in a weather-shortened five-inning game.
The Gators threatened to rally and thought they had cut the lead to 3-2 on a fly sacrificed to left field by Jim Duncan, scoring Montgomery from third. But umpires ruled Montgomery had started third before the catch, calling off the run.
Sixty years later, the ’62 Gators have not forgotten.
“As long as the last of us live, I suspect there will be a disgusted complaint about the incredible decision by North Carolina district officials to eliminate us from this tournament and our chance to go to Omaha,” Moore wrote to the other team members. in a handout guidebook for the reunion, “Our team – all of us teammates – and the University of Florida deserved a fairer ending than this.”
The disappointing ending did not linger. Most Gators have gone on to successful careers in business, politics, education, and law.
Together, they made history.
“We had an exceptional team,” Birchall said. “We had great chemistry.”
“We all took being Gator baseball players seriously and wanted to do our best,” Moore added. “We realized we had a very good team in the middle of the season. It was a wonderful experience.”
Fuller and eight of the players died. Of the remaining 14, they keep all 62 Gators alive through the stories they share.

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The Quidditch game was played between Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff in November 1993. The game was won by Ravenclaw who were said to have flattened Hufflepuff, winning by a large margin. The Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff Seeker for the game were probably Cho Chang and Cedric Diggory, while Roger Davies was the Ravenclaw Captain. Ravenclaw were then probably top of the league at the time.
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (First mentioned)
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- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 12 (The Patronus)
- Since Hufflepuff won their first game by 100 points and then lost to Ravenclaw by a large margin, Ravenclaw probably overtook them and became top of the league.

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We’re just a week away from the NBA's first seeding games but, even as many bubble-related questions are answered, the on-court product remains a mystery.
With unprecedented variables affecting every aspect of the league for the foreseeable future, it seems doubtful that we will see the game-to-game consistency early in the restart that elite teams pride themselves on. As a result, there’s a good chance that shooting variance has a much greater impact on play than we normally see this far into the season.
As teams find their footing, hot hands have an opportunity to light up the bubble and previously overlooked players have a chance to achieve overnight March Madness-like mainstream fame if they catch fire at the right time.
Not everyone fits these criteria but here are some players with plausible paths to that kind of stardom.
Bojan Bogdanovic’s absence suddenly leaves Utah’s eighth-ranked offence in desperate need of a scoring punch. Enter Jordan Clarkson, now the second-leading scorer on a team that still considers itself a break away from contention.
Clarkson has earned his reputation as a gunner – sometimes a term of endearment, other times not so much. He’s never been as efficient as you’d like from a primary scorer but, outside of a stint as a bit player on the 2017-18 Cavs, he’s never been a featured part of a playoff-calibre offence either.
The Jazz now have little choice but to look to Clarkson as an offensive focal point. He has moments where he’s undoubtedly capable of meeting that challenge, but Utah needs consistent production as their margin for error has almost vanished.
Shake Milton’s rise has been meteoric over the past 12 months and he has an opportunity to ascend even further during the restart. Brett Brown has tabbed the 23-year-old to be the 76ers’ new starting point guard and, in doing so, promoted him to one of Philadelphia’s most important players.
His season-long numbers may not reflect it but Milton is a genuinely explosive scorer. Since becoming the frequent starter on January 25th, he has averaged 13.0 points per game and shot 51.3 percent from three. Some nights he’s a centrepiece and a role player on others – as is true with almost every Sixer – but he’s proven capable of filling up the box score when given the chance.
Milton scored over 20 points four times in Philadelphia’s final 17 games, including a 39-point explosion against the Clippers where he went 7 of 9 from three. Only three Sixers have scored 39 points in a game since 1998: Joel Embiid, Allen Iverson and now Shake Milton.
The Sixers have been one of the most inconsistent teams in the league this season. They’ve lagged behind the top four in the East but Milton’s shooting prowess could be the key to help bridge that gap and cement a spot as one of the league’s biggest breakout stars.
Dennis Schroder has been quietly fantastic in 2020. Since the turn of the decade, he’s averaged 19.7 points on 53.9 eFG% and helped lead OKC to the league’s fourth-best record of 22-9. He’s settled perfectly into his role with the Thunder, dominating reserve backcourts and totalling more games of both 20+ and 25+ points off the bench than anyone in the league.
He and the Thunder have an excellent opportunity during the restart. OKC is extremely consistent but lacks top-end star power when compared with the league’s elite teams. That said, the middle of the West is suddenly in disarray and the path to contention appears a lot less treacherous.
The Thunder may not be popular picks to threaten the LA teams but health and depth give them as good as shot as anyone in the West. If Schroder gets hot at the right time, that could be the boost OKC needs to surprise everyone and make some real noise in the playoffs.
Buddy Hield’s odyssey in and out of favour in Sacramento has been confounding at times, but few seem better suited to jump back into stardom during the restart than him.
After improving in each of his first three seasons, Hield undoubtedly plateaued this year. It was by no means a bad season but the lack of an All-Star leap has overshadowed the fact that Hield is still on pace to be one of the best shooters the league has ever seen. Even with the stagnation, Hield has still made more threes through his first four seasons than any player in NBA history.
Both he and the Kings are flying well under the radar entering the restart. New Orleans and Portland are certainly the more popular picks to force Memphis into a play-in game but Sacramento is tied with both in the standings. Hield's offensive load will likely be greater with the status of De'Aaron Fox (ankle) in the air and Marvin Bagley III (foot) out for the remainder of the season.
If Hield can get hot in the seeding games, he has a shot to remind the league just how great a scorer he is and possibly help propel the Kings back to the playoffs for the first time in 13 years.
The last time we saw Jamal Crawford he was becoming the oldest player in NBA history to drop 50 in a game. Few have ever fit this criteria more than him.
The now 40-year-old Crawford has found himself in the perfect situation to make a loud return to the NBA. The Nets will be without – take a deep breath - Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, DeAndre Jordan, Spencer Dinwiddie, Taurean Prince, Nic Claxton and Wilson Chandler for the restart.
Crawford has totalled 16,434 regular season field goal attempts in his soon-to-be 20-year career. The entire rest of the Nets bubble roster has combined for just 15,791 attempts. The door is wide open for him to make a splash.
The skeleton crew Nets will be without quite a bit during the restart, but it’s a safe bet that Crawford will ensure they aren’t lacking for shooting.
Nick Nurse has moulded the Raptors into a model of consistency. They are as balanced on offence as any team in the league but, if there’s a weakness to egalitarian basketball, it’s that it can lack explosiveness at times. If Toronto does need a scoring punch from someone other than Pascal Siakam or Kyle Lowry, Norm Powell is the best answer.
Powell has earned the right to be seen as one of the preeminent scorers on this list. He nearly doubled his scoring this season from 8.6 to 16.4 points per game while simultaneously becoming more efficient from the floor. He was also really catching his stride before the hiatus, averaging 28.0 points in the final five games including back-to-back 30-point nights against the Warriors and Kings.
Powell may not have a top-tier scoring reputation around the league just yet but he’s become a player fully capable of filling that role. It’s now just a question of if and when the Raptors ask him to do so.
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Horse organizations endorse new equine welfare code
The new Welfare Code of Practice, drafted by the American Horse Council, focuses on 15 points that emphasize education, public transparency, and the guiding principle of the "welfare, safety and dignity of the horse" in all decisions.
Representatives from AQHA, as well as the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), the American Quarter Horse Association, the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, the U.S. Equestrian Federation, and the U.S. Trotting Association endorsed the code, which will be the new standard for organizations in drafting their own policies, says Dr. Jerry Black, past president of the AAEP and chair of the American Horse Council's animal welfare committee.
"[The code] clearly states the principles necessary to achieve a level of stewardship for the horse that always puts the welfare of the horse first," Black says.
An AQHA spokesperson said video of forum discussions that led to the new code will be available at HorseTV in the near future.
Read the full welfare code here.


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Best Seats at Stade Saputo
At just over 20,000 seats and designed for soccer, you won’t find a bad seat at Stade Saputo, whether you are looking to get close to the action or sit under the terraces. However, there are plenty of premium seating options available to elevated your matchday experience. The Montreal Impact offer ticket packages in Corporate Suites, the President’s Club, the Tower Club, and access to Club 93. To get right next to the pitch the club has Touchline Tables and Field-Side seating. Or if you are heading to the match with a young family sections 116-118 have been designated the Family Corner Terrace which features a playground, a soccer training area and an artist’s corner in addition to great views of the game. On the other end of the spectrum, if you are ready to stand and sing for the full 90 look for seats in sections 131 and 132 to be among the Ultras Montreal fan group.
Montreal Impact Away Games
The Impact has been building rivalries across North America throughout their time in MLS, USL, and NASL, not to mention they are natural Canadian foes. Whether you are looking to join the supporter’s group like the Ultras Montreal and 1642MTL or watch the Blues as they travel across MLS, SeatRetriever can help locate affordable ticket options.
Make the most of your day
Stade Saputo is located just north of downtown Montreal and to the west of the St. Lawrence River. Build on the Olympic grounds, fans have easy access to the Montreal Olympic Park, Botanical Garden, Olympic Stadium, and Biodome when at an MLS match. The easiest way to access the stadium from downtown or the greater Montreal area is via the Metro system, departing at either the Viau or Pie-IX stops. If traveling by car, the 138 traveling north cuts right through the Olympic grounds.
If you are spending the day or weekend in Montreal be sure to visit the riverfront walks, the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal and hike up Mont Royal to catch the best views of the city.
If you are spending the weekend in Montreal and want to stay near the stadium, the Hotel Universel Montreal and the Gite du Survenant are both within walking distance of Stade Saputo.
How to buy cheap Montreal Impact Tickets
SeatRetriever interface is designed to help find the best tickets for your price range or seating location. The best source for getting great tickets months in advance or right before game day. Low prices tickets can be found throughout the stands, but sections 120-126 are often the best value. SeatRetriever can help you find seats across the entire stadium at the best price. A visit to the French-Canadian city of Montreal and to see this historic soccer team is a must for any bucket list.


Guy Norris, a senior editor with Aviation Week & Space Technology, posted on its Twitter account the photo showing the new stealth tanker aircraft concept.
Guy Norris, wrote on Twitter that it is latest evolution of Air Force Research Laboratory stealthy tanker transport shows up at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics conference in Atlanta.
The 3D model of new stealth tanker is a concept demonstrator of new aircraft which are equipped with sophisticated stealth capabilities. The U.S. Air Force needed the special air-to-air refueling aircraft for stealthy missions.
In 2016, Aviation Week reported that the U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command recently announced the “KC-Z” program intended to develop a next-generation tanker aircraft—one that could fly into dangerous airspace to support strike fighters like the F-22 and F-35—by 2035.
At the moment there is no exact information about the project and about all the participants of the program.
— Guy Norris (@AvWeekGuy) 28 June 2018


- How much does it cost to replace a timing chain on a Nissan Navara?
- What is the lifespan of a timing belt?
- Is a timing chain expensive to fix?
- What are the symptoms of a bad timing chain?
- Do timing chains last forever?
- Can you replace timing chain yourself?
- Can a timing belt last 200 000 miles?
- How much does a timing belt cost?
- How do you fix a timing chain jump?
- What does a bad timing chain sound like?
- What’s better timing chain or belt?
- How long does a Mercedes timing chain last?
- Is a timing chain a serviceable item?
- Will thicker oil stop timing chain noise?
- How much does it cost to replace timing chain?
- Can a timing chain snap?
- How often do timing chains need to be replaced?
- How long will a bad timing chain last?
- Is a timing chain worth replacing?
How much does it cost to replace a timing chain on a Nissan Navara?
If your timing chain does break it can cause enough damage that it would be cheaper to replace the motor than fix it.
Keep in mind that a second hand motor with low Kms and warranty is around $6,000 to $7,000 plus the costs of fitting..
What is the lifespan of a timing belt?
Depending on the manufacturer of the vehicle, mileage ranges for recommended timing belt replacement is anywhere from 60,000 miles to 100,000 miles and 6-10 years old. Our experienced Service Advisors and ASE Certified technicians can advise you as to when your car should have the timing belt replacement done.
Is a timing chain expensive to fix?
Replacing the timing chain is a complicated job, and the labor costs can be quite high. For most cars, a timing chain replacement costs between $413 and $1040, or you can order the parts themselves for $88 and $245.
What are the symptoms of a bad timing chain?
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Timing ChainEngine misfires or runs poorly.Metal shavings found in the oil.Engine won’t start or fails.Check Engine Light is on.Engine rattles while idling.Jan 12, 2016
Do timing chains last forever?
A: As a general rule, if an engine has a timing chain and the oil was changed on a regular basis, the timing chain should last the lifetime of the engine.
Can you replace timing chain yourself?
You may find the need to replace your timing chain at some point; however with the right tools, a service manual and some mechanical know-how, you can do it yourself. Just be aware that this is a major job and can have serious consequences for your engine if done incorrectly.
Can a timing belt last 200 000 miles?
Absolutely. There are a number of drivers of a variety of different vehicles that have experienced timing belts that have lasted 200,000 miles and there are even rumours of truly astounding feats like timing belts that managed to get to 400,000 miles.
How much does a timing belt cost?
A typical timing belt will only cost between $25 and $50, but the repair takes at least a few hours. The labor cost to replace a timing belt can range from $200 – $900.
How do you fix a timing chain jump?
There is no easy way to correct a jumped timing belt. You will need to disassemble a portion of the engine to gain access to the belt tensioner, so you can move the belt back into position. I suggest replacing the belt and tensioners while you have it apart, so you don’t have this problem again.
What does a bad timing chain sound like?
A bad timing chain will often emit a rattling sound for a few minutes before the engine warms up, and then will lower in intensity or dissipate altogether after it warms up.
What’s better timing chain or belt?
Most automakers recommend replacing the timing belt every 60,000 to 105,000 miles. Timing chains are heavier and more complex than timing belts, but they also last much longer. … Like timing chains, timing gears are strong, accurate and last a long time.
How long does a Mercedes timing chain last?
250000 kmIn all 200 and 220 CDI (common rail diesel injection) engine equipped Mercedes Benz models the timing chain have to be replaced before 250000 km (155342 miles) or it will break!
Is a timing chain a serviceable item?
The problem is not helped by the fact that they are positioned to the rear of the engine which is extremely inaccessible as the timing chain was not designed as a serviceable item and to replace them the engine should be removed.
Will thicker oil stop timing chain noise?
If you’re trying to reduce engine noise you need a thicker oil to create more of a cushion effect. Be aware that this is not going to fix or quiet engine parts that are badly worn out. A loose timing chain will most likely still make noise no matter what kind of oil you use, because it’s not cushioned by oil pressure.
How much does it cost to replace timing chain?
The cost of replacing a timing belt or a timing chain is generally anywhere from $300 to $500. If you head to AutoZone right now you can find timing chains that cost you anywhere from $25 to $100 or more. There are also timing sets which include the gears you need that can cost anywhere from $15 to $250.
Can a timing chain snap?
It is unusual for a timing chain to snap – they usually stretch/wear over time and become noisy. Timing belts on the other hand can snap if excessively worn as a result of not being renewed at the recommended time/mileage interval.
How often do timing chains need to be replaced?
between 80,000 and 120,000 milesWhen does a timing chain need to be replaced? The timing chain normally needs to be replaced between 80,000 and 120,000 miles unless there is a specific problem. Issues with the chain are common in higher mileage vehicles.
How long will a bad timing chain last?
The timing chain normally needs to be replaced between 40,000 and 100,000 miles unless there is a problem.
Is a timing chain worth replacing?
A timing chain runs inside the engine, as it needs to be lubricated by the engine oil. A timing belt typically needs to be replaced between 40,000 and 100,000 miles depending on the vehicle. … A timing chain doesn’t need to be replaced unless there is a problem with it.


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Bradley Plans Spending Cuts to Balance Budget : Economy: He vows to hold the line on taxes after hearing gloomy projections from a panel of advisers.
After hearing gloomy projections from a panel of economists and business leaders, Mayor Tom Bradley on Wednesday vowed to hold the line on taxes and balance the city budget through drastic spending cuts.
“We’ll have to make some strenuous cuts and some sacrifices,” said Bradley after his annual meeting with economic advisers. “The last thing we want to do is raise taxes.”
Chamber of Commerce President Ray Remy, who helped organize the breakfast briefing, concurred with the mayor’s conclusions. “That’s the message we are trying to give,” said Remy.
The city is facing a projected $150-million deficit for fiscal 1992-1993. Already officials have imposed a hiring freeze that eliminated 2,000 jobs and a salary freeze on City Council members and department heads.
Some council members are seeking to negotiate new union contracts with the bulk of the city’s 40,000-member work force to freeze salaries and impose about three weeks of unpaid leave in an attempt to close most of the projected budget gap.
Panelists advising the mayor, including experts in real estate, banking and retailing, generally agreed that the local economy is near the bottom and is expected to recover very slowly next spring.
However, some economists, including those at the UCLA Business Forecasting Project, have said the recession could linger in California for another year.
As economist Art Shaw, one of those advising Bradley, said jokingly: “The good news is, the recession is over. The bad news is, this is the recovery.”
Lynn Reiser, senior economist for First Interstate Bank, said, “It’s not clear in Los Angeles that the recovery has begun.”
Reiser, who has advised the city for several years, said, “The economy is likely to improve, but we have no concrete evidence. So the city must be cautious” in crafting its annual spending plan.
Harlan Smith, vice president of Carter Hawley Hale Stores, operator of the Broadway, reported that sales have been flat to slightly down.
“Consumers often lead the economy out of recession,” Smith said. “That’s not the case this time.”
Stagnant retail sales affect the city, which depends on sales taxes for about 8% of its revenues--one of the largest sources of city revenue, officials said.
Chris Taylor of the California Assn. of Realtors said home sales would also remain slow, even when the recovery begins. Real estate agents have an estimated 20-month supply of homes on the market, nearly double the average inventory. Sales of existing single-family homes are down about 6% this year and sales of condominiums are down about 15%, Taylor said.
A slow real estate market can dampen growth in real estate taxes, which account for 14.4% of city revenue, officials said.


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Identifikation differentiell exprimierter Gene im Kontext krankheitsassoziierter HLA-Haplotypen bei Typ 1 Diabetes
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The major elements associated with the autoimmune disease Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) are the highly polymorphic genes of the human leukocyte antigen (HLA), which are located on chromosome 6p21.3. The major risk of HLA encoded susceptibility to T1D is mediated by the alleles of the HLA-class-II-genes HLA-DRB1, HLA-DQA1 and HLA-DQB1. Predisposing as well as protective HLA-haplotypes have been identified. The protective HLA-haplotype DR2-DQ6.2 dominates over the predisposing HLA-haplotypes DR4-DQ8 and DR3-DQ2, because individuals heterozygous for the protective and one of these predisposing haplotypes have a significantly reduced disease risk. In this study expression levels of HLA-class-II-genes that are involved in developing T1D were determined. Therefore, lymphoblastoid B cell lines (B-LCLs) of probands with different HLA-constellations, which are differently associated with T1D, were used. We demonstrate that expression levels of HLA-DQA1 and HLA-DQB1 differ in B-LCLs of probands with different HLA-constellations. Furthermore, we found differences in expression of distinct alleles of HLA-DQA1 and HLA-DQB1 in heterozygous probands carrying different HLA-haplotypes. These results indicate that in addition to structural differences in HLA-class-II molecules, quantitative differences could be critical for developing T1D. Furthermore, since microRNAs (miRNAs) are important negative-regulators for gene expression, they are likely to contribute to regulating HLA-class-II genes. In this study we show that some miRNAs were expressed differently between probands with distinct HLA-constellations. This result could be an evidence for the regulatory role of miRNAs in HLA-class-II expression. In summary, our data have strengthened previous findings of allelic differences in expression of HLA-DQA1 and HLA-DQB1 genes. Our findings suggest a dose dependent effect of HLA-class-II molecules in the context of developing T1D.
Subject HeadingsAntigenpräsentation [GND]
Autoimmune diseases [MeSH]
Diabetes mellitus, Type 1 [MeSH]
HLA-DQA1 antigen [MeSH]
HLA-DQB1 antigen [MeSH]

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 Impacts of nitrogen on plant disease severity and plant defense mechanism: a review
Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Agriculture and Forestry University, Rampur, Chitwan, NEPAL
Nitrogen(N) is considered the most important factor to help the growth and development of plants. This is the building block for plant protoplasm and the chlorophyll molecule component for the photosynthesis process as well. Although it is apparent that the availability of N affects disease, the underlying mechanisms remain unknown. Many data indicate that the greater use of N fertilizers affected crop disease incidence. In comparison, cases are also recorded in which a decrease in N fertilization increases the severity of the disease, suggesting a complex relationship between them. N plays a significant role in regulating signaling networks that are active in reacting to a broad variety of biotic and abiotic stresses. In terms of physical, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms, the relationship between N and plant defense is considered. N has negative effects on physical defenses and the development of anti-microbial phytoalexins, but positive effects on defense-related enzymes and proteins that influence both local defense and systemic resistance. These all factors are implicated in plant defense signaling pathways but their role in plant defense is less well studied. This review aims to explain current knowledge of pathways connecting plant N status with the plant disease severity and plant defense. While this analysis highlights the crucial role of N nutrition in plant defense, further research is desperately required to provide a thorough overview of how interacting networks affect competing virulence and defense mechanisms.
Keywords: Nitrogen, Disease severity, Plant defense, Physical defense, Biochemical defense, Molecular defense
 Glorious Past, Challenging Present and Bright Future of Jute, the Golden Fibre of Bangladesh: A review
Md Mahbubul Islam
Bangladesh Jute Research Institute, Dhaka-1207, BANGLADESH
This Article depicts a historical picture of glorious past, challenging present and bright future of jute, which called the golden fibre of Bangladesh. Jute, a natural fiber, has been in use for various purposes over the centuries throughout the world. It is the bark of a slender tropical plant belonging to Tiliaceae family with two species Corchorus capsularis L. and Corchorus olitorius L. Breakthrough in textile technology during the industrial revolution helped jute emerges as an amazing fabric from its traditional image of a raw material for cordage and rope. About two-thirds of the world’s jute was produced in Bangladesh until 1950 and in the late sixties it’s production was about 75 per cent of the world’s raw jute supply while, on the other hand, of the world’s raw jute production the country share fell to between 29%-32% in the period 1970-77. A picture of the jute grower and jute price in British-India, Pakistan and Bangladesh that prevailed in the past and are prevailing today to realize to our surprise that nothing has changed in these three periods as far as the return to the grower and its price relative to the cost of producing jute are concerned. The causes of fall of the jute industry in Bangladesh were mismanagement, pilferage, lootings, deprivations and other shameless activities that were rampant in jute industry. However, good news for the jute growers and jute traders was that, in the northern areas of Bangladesh about 19 mini-jute mills were being successfully run by using the relinquished instruments of the Adamjee Jute Mill. The Jute sector provided employment opportunity to a large number of people in different regions of Bangladesh in some rural areas, where employment opportunities in the manufacturing sectors were limited. There are so many future scopes of jute in agricultural and in industrial areas. A vertically integrated production chain needs to be considered for jute and the jute manufacturing sector of Bangladesh. Marketing, price at farm level and promotion of jute has been a major issue. Every cloud has its silver lining. At present the world’s 2nd largest jute fibre producing country is Bangladesh. The price of synthetic is increasing in the world market; with that the demand for jute goods is increasing gradually. Efficient management based on higher moral and ethical values can rejuvenate the industry. The hope is that, our lands and farmers are very much appropriate for the cultivation of Jute. So, there is still time to make ways for jute’s potential to flourish in Bangladesh.
Keywords: Jute, production, price, industry, British-India period, Pakistan period, Bangladesh period, future thrust
 A preliminary investigation on some over-wintering catfish: analysis of water quality, bacterial load and fish hematology
Mahabuba Shirin1, Tamanna Tabassum1, Drubo Mustofa Evan1, Kamrun Naher Azad1, Mousumi Akter2, Tanvir Rahman 1
1Department of Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, BANGLADESH
2Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, BANGLADESH
Studies were conducted to determine the water quality parameters, bacterial load in water and hematology of Pangasianodon hypophthalmus, Heteropneoustes fossilis and Ompok pabda reared in 15 over-wintering catfish ponds located at different upazila under Mymensingh district. Participatory rural appraisal (PRA) technique tools such as personal interview, focus group discussion (FGD) and key informant interview with fish farmers were done to collect preliminary data. Fish and water samples were collected from catfish ponds and were analyzed in the Fish Disease Laboratory, Faculty of Fisheries, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The microbial loads of pond water (CFU/ mL) were determined by ten-fold serial dilution using Tryptone Soya Agar (TSA) after incubation at 25 °C for 48 h. Hematological analysis of blood samples were done to determine RBC, WBC, hemoglobin, blood glucose level and Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH) of the over-wintered catfish. It was found that the water temperature, pH, dissolve oxygen, total alkalinity and ammonia ranged from 27 to 20.5°C, 8.2 to 7.0, 7 to 5 ppm, 190 to 120 ppm, 0.03 ppm, respectively during the study period. Among the 15 ponds, the highest and lowest temperature was recorded in P. hypophthalmus ponds. The highest alkalinity was observed in P. hypophthalmus ponds and minimum was found in O. pabda ponds. The ammonia concentration was more or less similar (0.03 ppm) in 15 ponds. Average bacterial load of rearing water was ranged from the highest 2.6 ± 1.60 ×105 CFU/ mL to lowest 2.3 ± 1.93 ×103 CFU/ mL in H. fossilis ponds. The study revealed maximum RBC, WBC contents and the highest glucose level in O. pabda and minimum in H. fossilis and P. hypophthalmus. However, MCH and hemoglobin levels were found higher in P. hypophthalmus and lower in O. pabda. The study revealed preliminary data regarding over-wintering farm condition, bacterial loads of over-winter water, hematology and water quality parameters of three over-wintering catfish which also indicated the unplanned management of over-wintering ponds that sometimes affects water quality and hematology of catfish. The findings may contribute for the proper health management of fish reared under over-wintering condition.
Keywords: Water quality, bacterial load, hematology, over-wintering, catfish
 Rehabilitation of Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum) affected mats using single stem rouging options
Kwach Johnson Kisera1, James Wanjohi Muthomi2, John Huria Nderitu2 3, Evelyn Nasambu Okoko4 , Peter Sungu Nyakomitta1, Olivier Ndayitegeye5
1Tom Mboya University Collage, Faculty of Biological and Physical Sciences, P.O. Box 199- 40300. Homa Bay, KENYA
2University of Nairobi, Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, Box 30197, NAIROBI
3Mount Kenya University, P. O. Box 342-01000, Thika, KENYA
4Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization P.O. Box 523 40200, Kisii, KENYA
5Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board, Kigali, RWANDA
Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW), caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum (Xcm) is a devastating disease that can cause up to 100% loss of affected plants and affects all banana (Musa spp.) varieties. The disease is widespread in East and Central Africa region. This study objective was to evaluate the performance of single stem rouging options for rehabilitation of severely affected banana orchards in East and Central Africa countries. Five single stem rouging options were implemented in banana orchard with about 80% BXW severity in Bumala, Busia County in Western Kenya. The options included removal by uprooting; of infected banana plants, cutting at the base, injecting with 20 ml of glyphosate herbicide at the soil base of a pseudostem and uprooting the whole stool and control comprised of leaving the affected stools untouched. Initial visual assesment before implementation of the treatments of the field was over 80% infection by the symptomatic affected plants i.e. wilting and/or drying of male buds, premature ripening of bunches, yellowing of leaves, vascular discoloration and production of yellow ooze on cut vascular tissues. In addition further samples were collected for diagnosis of ten plants per treatment from different plant parts; leaf, pseudostem, corm, and rachis/fruit and were were subjected to ELISA and (PCR) to confirm the presence of Xcm pathogen. The rouging options were consistently implemented over one year period. During and after experimentation periodic on visual assesment of BXW incidence and severity revealed reduction to negligible levels also further diagnosis proceedures of PCR were done to confirm the presence or abence of the pathogen on the banana plants. Rouging the affected banana stems by cutting at the base, uprooting and injection of herbicide at the soil base of a pseudostem reduced BXW within six months. Xcm, an inhibiting bacteria cannot surve long in the presence of the host and by killing the banana pseudostem/or its tussues the pathogen dies hence no nutrients for survival after a duration of at least ninety days. Yields of 16.3 t ha-1, 9.4 t ha-1, 8.3 t ha-1 and 4.2 t ha-1 were recovered from the rehabilitated treatments of the affected stools, by application of glyphosate herbicide to the infected plants, cutting at the base all the infected plants respectively. Controls yielded 2.4 t ha-1 within one year of rehabilitation. Banana orchard highly infected with BXW were effectively rehabilitated and normal yields recovered within one year by consistently rouging the infected plant. Though efficient, rouging by use of herbicide is costly and requires technical knowledge while uprooting is labour intensive.
Keywords: Replanting, Glyphosate, Removing, Musa spp, Bacterial Wilt
 Management of Brinjal Shoot and Fruit Borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee Using Biorational Insecticide based IPM Packages
Mithun Sarker, Mohammad Mahir Uddin, Mohammad Tofazzal Hossain Howlader
1Department of Entomology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, BANGLADESH
Brinjal shoot and fruit borer (BSFB) is a serious pest of brinjal which can cause up to 90% yield loss and very difficult to control. An experiment was conducted in the Entomology Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University during December 2017 to April 2018 on the management of brinjal shoot and fruit borer using selected biorational insecticide based IPM Packages viz. spinosad + removal of infested shoot and fruit, abamectin + removal of infested shoot and fruit, emamectin benzoate + removal of infested shoot and fruit, cypermethrin + removal of infested shoot and fruit, spinosad + abamectin, spinosad + emamectin benzoate, spinosad + buprofezin, abamectin + buprofezin, emamectin benzoate + buprofezin, abamectin + emamectin benzoate along with an untreated control. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. The effectiveness of IPM packages was evaluated based on following parameters viz. percent shoot and fruit infestation, percent protection of shoot and fruit over control, marketable and infested fruit yield (t/ha), percent increase or decrease of marketable or infested fruit over control. All the IPM packages significantly reduced percent shoot and fruit infestation and significantly increased/decreased the marketable/infested fruit yield, respectively over untreated control at 7 days after spraying (DAS). Among the packages the best results were found in case of spinosad + removal of infested shoot and fruit (73.13% and 72.72% shoot and fruit protection, respectively over control; marketable fruit yield of 5.70 t/ha and 65.07% reduction of infested fruit yield) and emamectin benzoate + buprofezin (82.72% and 57.70% shoot and fruit protection, respectively over control; marketable fruit yield of 5.71 t/ha and 43.88% reduction of infested fruit yield) treated plots whereas the lowest protection was obtained from abamectin + buprofezin (15.67% and 20.70% shoot and fruit protection, respectively over control; marketable fruit yield of 2.87 t/ha and 13.43% reduction of infested fruit yield). Therefore, spinosad + removal of infested shoot and fruit and emamectin benzoate + buprofezin could be recommended as the IPM programme for the sustainable management of BSFB.
Keywords: Solanum melongena, spinosad, abamectin, emamectin, buprofezin, removal, sustainable
 Identification of resistant wheat genotypes against spot blotch (Bipolaris sorokininana) for different sowing time and assessing their seed infection after harvest at Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal
Narayan Dhakal1, Sundar Man Shrestha1, Hira Kaji Manandhar1, Laxman Aryal1, Sagar G C2, Khem Raj Pant2
1Nepal Polytechnique Institute, Bharatpur, Chitwan, NEPAL
2Nepal Agricultural Research Council, National Wheat Research Program, Bhairahawa, Rupendehi, NEPAL
Spot blotch of wheat caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana is a problematic biotic constraint that causes 15-80% yield abatement in the Indian subcontinent and other parts of the world. The most effective means of managing crop diseases is to develop resistant varieties against crop diseases. 25 wheat genotypes were evaluated against spot blotch (Bipolaris sorokiniana) under natural epiphytotic conditions sown on two dates (26 November and 18 December) at Rampur, Chitwan from November 2015 to April 2016. The experiment was laid out in a split plot design with three replications where dates of sowing were taken as the main plot and wheat genotypes were taken as sub-plots. Genotypes RR-21 and Morocco were taken as a susceptible check. Disease scoring for both sowing date was done 3 times at an interval of seven days. Disease severity and Area Under Disease Progressive Curve (AUDPC) were calculated. Among the tested genotypes, disease severity and AUDPC values varied significantly for both the normal and late sowing dates. The six genotypes were found resistant and eight genotypes were found moderately resistant under normal sowing conditions. None of the genotypes were found to be resistant and moderately resistant under late sowing conditions. This indicates that timely sowing of wheat is important for reducing yield loss caused by spot blotch disease irrespective of wheat genotypes grown. Seed infection percent for normal sowing was lower (25 to 85 percent) than late sowing (31 to 91 percent). This concluded that if farmers have to use the seed for sowing from their own field they should use the seeds harvested from the normal sowing date. The genotypes BL-4350, BL-4463, NL-1094, Aditya, BL-4316 and NL-971 were found resistant to spot blotch under normal sown condition. These genotypes could be used as donor parents for spot blotch resistance in breeding program or could be released as a variety after evaluating the agronomical traits and quality parameters.
Keywords: Sowing time, AUDPC, spot blotch, seed infection, wheat
 Evaluation of CROPWAT 8.0 model in predicting the yield of east Africa highland banana under different sets of irrigation scheduling
Olivier Ndayitegeye1,3, Japheth Ogalo Onyando1, Romulus Okoth Okwany1and Johnson Kisera Kwach2
1Department of Agricultural Engineering, Egerton University, KENYA
2School of Agriculture and Food Security, Tom Mboya University College, KENYA
3Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board, Kigali, RWANDA
Simulation models based on plant physiology are used to predict growth and yield of crops. Such models are important because they can be used to pre-evaluate treatments, thus, improving the effectivity of agricultural research and reducing the cost of field experiments. For efficiency purpose, crop models need to be calibrated and validated before using them. The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of an existing crop model in predicting the yield of East Africa Highland Banana (EAHB) under deficit irrigation and different irrigation intervals. The model, CROPWAT 8.0, was calibrated, evaluated and applied for banana crop water requirements and estimation of EAHB yield. For calibration of CROPWAT 8.0, monthly climatic data (temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, sunshine hours and rainfall), crop and soil data are were used. Climatic data were provided by the New_LocClim software which is the local climate estimator of FAO, effective rain was set to zero because the experiment was conducted under a rain shelter. Three irrigation levels (IL) (80%, 90% and 100% of Evapotranspiration) were combined with three levels of irrigation intervals (D) (4, 6 and 8 days in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. To evaluate the model for yield estimation, the observed yield was compared with the corresponding simulated values by CROPWAT 8.0 using mean squared deviation (MSD), Nash and Sutcliffe model efficiency (NSE), coefficient of determination (R2) and paired t-test. The predicted banana yield (39.1 ± 2.66 t ha-1) from the calibrated model was very close to the observed yield (38.4 ± 2.37 t ha-1 (p≥0.05, R2 = 0.82 and an NSE of 0.81. MSD analysis showed that the model’s prediction was more accurate at 8 or 6 days irrigation intervals than 4 days irrigation interval. The calibrated CROPWAT 8.0 model can be used efficiently to predict the yield of East Africa Highland Banana.
Keywords: CROPWAT 8.0, banana yield, deficit irrigation, irrigation interval
 Evaluation of knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of farmers regarding organic farming
Md Shijan Islam, Md Matiul Islam
Agrotechnology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna-9208, BANGLADESH
Organic agricultural products are gaining popularity among the consumers day by day. Farmers are also becoming interested in producing organic agricultural commodities. The production strategy of organic food commodities is environment friendly and of high economic potential. However, the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of farmers regarding organic farming is merely assessed. The main purpose of the study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice of the farmers regarding organic farming. Data were collected from randomly selected 70 farmers from selected three villages named Ghola, Zoykhali and Shailmary of Jalma union of Batiaghata upazila under Khulna district of Bangladesh, through personal interview using an interview schedule. The eleven characteristics of the farmers which had been selected for the study were age, educational qualification, farming experience, organic farming experience, family size, farm size, monthly family income, organizational participation, cosmopolitanism, extension media contact and training on organic farming. The focus variables were the knowledge, attitude and practice of the farmers on organic farming. The respondents were asked to provide responses regarding the focus issues, and the given responses were recorded against the standard scale, and obtained scores were statistically analyzed for further interpretation. Majority (70%) of the respondents had medium knowledge, most (95.7%) of them had highly favorable attitude while their (51.4%) practice on organic farming was low. Among the ten practices, “application of cow dung in the field” was the highest practiced activity, while the least practiced activity was “regular soil test”. Among the selected eleven characteristics of the respondents, experience in organic farming (R²=0.145) (p<0.05), cosmopolitanism (R²=0.357) (p<0.01), extension media contact (R²=0.265) (p<0.01) and training on organic farming (R²=0.107) (p<0.05) showed significant positive relationship with knowledge; while experience in farming (R²=0.135) (p<0.05) and experience in organic farming (R²=0.059) (p<0.01) showed significant positive relationship with their attitude towards organic farming; and cosmopolitanism (R²=0.149) showed significant (p<0.01) positive relationship with practice of the farmers. By utilizing the highly favorable attitude of the farmers towards organic farming, the knowledge level of them could be increased through training and extension contact, and as a result the magnitude of practices could be increased in the long run. Necessary agricultural policy strategies should be formulated to enhance the organic farming activities by the farmers.
Keywords: Attitude, Farmer, Knowledge, Practice, Organic farming
 Performance of UC Davis chimney dryer: time savings and retention nutritional quality of carrot (Daucus carota) and brinjal (Solanum melongena)
Shamsudduha Pias1, M Tariqul Islam2, M Abdur Rahim1, Alamin Sheikh1, M Ashraful Islam1
1Department of Horticulture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, BANGLADESH
2Department of Agroforestry, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, BANGLADESH
UC Davis (University of California, Davis) chimney dryer is a low cost technology and has been developed by the expert of UC Davis, USA to dry food products targeting to ensure the nutritional security. Experiments were conducted following completely randomized design with three replications. Slice thickness of carrot (experiment 1) was 1.5 cm with and without skin while thickness of brinjal (experiment 2) was 1 and 2 cm. Overall, less time required to dry both carrot and brinjal under UC Davis chimney dryer compared to sun dryer condition. Carrot drying time was 82 hours under UC Davis chimney dryer whereas 122 hours required to dry under open sun drying condition; so UC Davis saved 34 % time to dry carrot compared to open sun dry condition. Similarly, 21 to 25% time has been saved for brinjal drying under UC Davis chimney dryer compared to open sun dryer condition. No significant difference of protein, phosphorus and potassium contents of carrot and brinjal found from both systems of dryer indicating the no deterioration of mineral contents due to high temperature in UC Davis chimney dryer. Moisture and dry matter contents were also significantly different from each other. Overall, acceptance of physical appearance of both carrot (without skin) and brinjal (1 cm sliced thickness) was selected as the best under UC Davis chimney dried product compared open sun dried product, considering shape, size and colour of the dried products. UC Davis chimney dryer can efficiently reduce the duration of drying of vegetables and also avoid noise from birds and dusts compared to open sun dryer condition; and products can be stored for long time, thus ultimately provide nutritional security round the year for the rural people.
Keywords: Brinjal, carrot, nutritional security, UC Davis chimney dryer

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