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In a statement echoing Iron Fist’s own sadness and anger toward horrific orders passed by the USA’s newest president in his first week of office, online streaming community Bandcamp have announced that all proceeds from music sold on Friday, February 3 will be donated to the American Civil Liberties Union, who are “working tirelessly to combat these discriminatory and unconstitutional actions”.
Bandcamp founder Ethan Diamond’s letter called out President Trump for his actions, writing, “Last week’s Executive Order barring immigrants and refugees from seven Middle Eastern countries from entering the United States is not simply immoral, it violates the very spirit and foundation of America.”
With its tagline of “Discover new music and the artists who make it”, Bandcamp has become Iron Fist’s go-to source for so many of the bands you read about in our pages, so if you want to support them this Friday (and we urge you do) here a few bands we recommend.
THE ORDER OF THE SOLAR TEMPLE (CANADA)
Soundtracking a new era of Satanic Panic, Matt Emery told us in Iron Fist #16 that “All I can say is that I wear my influences on my sleeve. It’s both a blessing and a curse, there’s a lot of ‘70s influence. The proto-metal, hard rock and prog that emerged from the tail-end of the ‘60s psych movement is some of the most inspiring, heavy music to me.” We couldn’t get enough of this band when we first discovered them and their debut, self-titled album is available to buy on I-Voidhanger’s Bandcamp page.
There’s this guy on Bandcamp called Paul Rote who likes all the same bands we do. In fact, we kinda stalk him because he’s always SO on the money. Anyway, he said of Heat, they’re “one of the best retro acid rock bands,” and he ain’t wrong. Following in Kadavar’s footsteps, Heat (featuring members of Samsara Blues Experiment) are for fans of Jersusalem, Sabbath and Purple and worth checking out.
Featuring members of the much-missed The Devil’s Blood, of course Dool were going to be under our watchful eye, and we were so thrilled to get a sneak peak of their newest album ‘Here Now, There Then’ on Bandcamp a few weeks ago. Gothic, psychedelic and drenched with introverted doom-like melancholy that feels oddly apt right about now.
CHURCH OF THE COSMIC SKULL (UK)
Those organs! This is a church we want to attend. A church, we should add, that wouldn’t turn back the clock 50 years on human rights, women’s rights, LGBT rights… we could go on! We’ve barely stopped playing this since we discovered this English hippy cult on Bandcamp late last year. The soundtrack to the new revolution!
Of course we’re obsessed with this demo streaming on Bandcamp as of December 2016. It features members of RAM, Portrait and sounds like, well, all the bands you always said RAM and Portrait sounded like (ahem Priest ahem Fate ahem Jake E era Ozzy).
DON’T DROP THE SWORD (GERMANY)
The great thing about Bandcamp is if you see a review by someone that you agree with you can see what else they’ve given the thumbs up to. That’s how we found the badly-named Don’t Drop The Sword from Bavaria. It’s the kind of name you have to press play on. Glad we did, this appeals to the early Blind Guardian fan in all of us. Beware the Bandcamp rabbithole.
ANGEL SWORD (FINLAND)
Their artwork is Heavy Load level terrible, and that is part of their charm and why we dispatched our very own Magda Medved to interview these Finns when we heard this new album on Bandcamp a few months ago. They told her “some bands that definitely influenced our music are Heavy Load, Accept, Judas Priest, Running Wild, Manowar, Angel Witch, Twisted Sister and Diamond Head”. Sign us up!
Citing Danzig, Coven, Black Sabbath, Electric Wizard, Candlemass and Cathedral as influence, Caronte recently told Andreas Andreou (for a forthcoming issue of Iron Fist) that “magic, sexuality and drugs were all themes we wanted to touch in our musical project”. That sounds good to us. Out now on Van Records, newest album ‘Codex Babalon’ is up on Bandcamp for all.
ETERNAL CHAMPION (AMERICA)
Finally, a band we can’t shut up about, and we’re not the only ones. This rightfully hit a few Best Of lists in 2016 and producer Arthur Rizk has family from one of the banned seven – and once made me some sweet Lebanese breakfast – so this is our middle finger to barriers and borders and unconstitutional discrimination. Fuck you Bannon, Trump and Pence – from all at Iron Fist!
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Located on Mnemba Island, Zanzibar North East Coast – Tanzania
And Beyond Mnemba Island Lodgeis a boutique lodge situated on a private Island (Mnemba Island) off the northeast coast of Zanzibar . The lodge features 10 bandas, each en-suite and fitted with ceiling fan, bar, a spacious outdoor veranda and private beach salas with sunbeds. There is a dining area, bar, library and PADI dive school. Activities offered are scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, fly fishing, sundowner dhow cruise.
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Anitas Bed and Breakfast Zanzibar is a home away from home bed and breakfast house located straight off the beach in the quieter end of busy Nungwi Beach in Zanzibar North Coast. There are 3 basic guest rooms equipped with a mosquito net, fan, shower and access to a balcony or patio. Guests can enjoy sea views. Zanzibar International Airport is 65 km’s away.
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Atii Garden Bungalows Hotel Zanzibar is a luxury hotel located in Nungwi Beach the Northern tip of Zanzibar Island. The hotel has 4 guest rooms all with a private bathroom. Some of the rooms have a seating area and a balcony. Atii Garden Bungalows is a minute walk away from Nungwi Beach. Zanzibar International Airport, 55 km from Atii Garden Bungalows.
Located on Matemwe Beach, Zanzibar North Coast – Tanzania
Azanzi Beach Hotel Zanzibar is a luxury beach hotel situated on the north eastern coast of Zanzibar on Matemwe Beach – a small traditional village in the North East of Zanzibar City. The hotel has 35 guest rooms all with en-suite bathroom. The hotel is a 45 minutes (47 km’s) from Zanzibar airport in Stone Town. Diving, snorkeling and water sport are available upon request.
Located in Pongwe Zanzibar, Pongwe, Zanzibar North Eastern Coast – Tanzania
Azao Resort & Spa Zanzibar is located on the shore of the Indian Ocean and offers guests a relaxing getaway in Pongwe, Zanzibar. The hotel has 43 guest rooms all air-conditioned and equipped with a mosquito net, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They each have a private bathroom with a shower. Zanzibar City is 26 km’s from the property.
Located in Kendwa Village, Kendwa, Zanzibar North Eastern Coast – Tanzania
Apartment in Kendwa Village is a pocket friendly accommodation situated in Kendwa Village 4 km’s from Nungwi. The apartment has 2 en-suite guestrooms with mosquito nets. There is a seating area, fully equipped kitchen and balcony with chairs. The apartment is 0.5 km’s away from the beach and 52.1 km’s from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.
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Baby Bush Lodge – Kiwengwa view is a pocket friendly accommodation located on the shores of Kiwengwa beach, about 5 km’s north of Pongwe. The lodge features 2 bungalows and 11 guestrooms, each en-suite and fitted with a fan and a mosquito net. There is an outdoor pool, deck bar, lounge and on-site restaurant. Activities offered are snorkeling, diving and fishing.
Located in Nungwi Beach, Nungwi, Zanzibar North Coast – Tanzania
Bagamoyo Spice Villais a budget accommodation located in Nungwi, 2 minutes walk to the Nungwi beach. The villa has 7 en-suite guestrooms which all have air conditioning, mosquito nets, seating areas and balconies. Laundry services are available on request. There is a shared kitchen which is fully equipped. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 54. 8 km’s away.
Located in Kiwengwa Village, Kiwengwa Beach, Zanzibar East coast – Tanzania
Bahati Villa is a pocket friendly accommodation located on the white shores of Indian Ocean on the Kiwengwa beach. The villa has 8 en-suite guestrooms each fitted with air conditioning, seating area, patio, mosquito net and 4 poster bed. Activities available are snorkeling. There is an on-site restaurant, bar, garden and barbecue facilities.
Located in Nungwi Beach, Zanzibar North Coast – Tanzania
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California Pizza Kitchen Restaurant Review: You have to have a sense of humor to enjoy CPK's outrageous pizza toppings. They are innovative, offbeat and likely to raise eyebrows among traditionalists. That's probably a quick and then forgotten reaction, though, since this is one of the country's most popular chains. We enjoy the rosemary-chicken-potato pizza, the tandoori chicken and the Thai chicken pies. Not everything is so ingenious: Sticklers for the conventional will find pepperoni; vegetarian; and five-cheese-and-fresh-tomato pies. Hungry for more? Check out the menu for soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta dishes. This tiled, shiny-clean restaurant is casual, fun and often crowded. Other locations.


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Kevin Meyer is best known for his 2009–2019 discography, which features four extended plays, one remix, renowned producers and mix engineers, as well as strikingly famous drum features. With his impending return, comeback EP, debut double albums, and multiple video releases, the New York-based musician said he couldn’t wait to share his tale of his failed suicide attempt and all the emotions that went with it. Having just returned from an involuntary hiatus, Meyer has chosen Mike Bona as his producer and mix engineer. Bona is most known for his work at The Mix Palace, where he recorded and mixed multi-platinum records for Public Enemy, one of the most influential hip-hop groups ever. Mike Bona gained respect from the hip-hop industry again after working on the soundtrack for the movie Juice, starring Tupac Shakur in his acting debut. The late hip-hop legend 2Pac’s gangsta rap albums are his most well-known and successful works. He has sold over 75 million records and is widely considered to be one of the finest and most influential rappers of all time. Biggie Smalls was featured in Bona’s mix; steeped in East Coast hip hop and specifically gangster rap, he is regarded as one of the best rappers of all time by many media rankings. Meyer, aiming for an epic modern sound but also looking for experience and excellence from an OG hip-hop producer and mix engineer who he has chemistry with and trusts, Bona, who also recorded Redman, Busta Rhymes, Nas, Eminem, and countless others. The two have discussed “Detached” and its follow-up “To Hell and Back” and are in agreement on making both with a budget that will support several mainstream artists for Kevin Meyer’s comeback extended play and debut double albums. By approaching his big debut, he is focused on making an impact as more than a pop/punk or punk/rock solo artist without abandoning his roots. Despite the long-overdue and highly anticipated debut album release, he looks forward to sharing his distinctive fusion of genres and subgenres. Meyer has been writing song after song since his suicide attempt. He has stated unequivocally that this is the most significant number of songs I have written and discarded in order to write better. It is something that was brought to my attention by another musician friend and that I would prefer to remain unknown at this time.
Make sure to keep up to date with everything Kevin Meyer www.kevinmeyermusic.com


In 1995 most 13yr old boys were only concerned with sports and what excuse to give for not doing their homework. Within this pop culture driven era, 1995 also gave rise to the development of a young music connoisseur who had a flare for music. With years of music grooming under his young belt, partly due to his older sister and music enthusiast parents, it wasn’t hard for Gustavo Mejia to transcend his love for music behind the turntables. It was in that year in 1995 that gave birth to “DJ GUSTO”.
Fast-forward through the evolution of the Dunk and a multitude of Jordan’s, Dj Gusto is now considered one of Hollywood’s best-kept secrets. Quickly becoming a crowd and celebrity favorite, Dj Gusto has set the mood for the likes of Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera and Paris Hilton to name a few. Dj Gusto is also well respected in the music industry for being the man behind “Ape Blends”. With 15 successful volumes, dj’s around the world have equally recognized, not only his ear for music but also his ability to create crowd-pleasing blends and mash-ups.
This success is to no surprise to one of the industries most respected duo’s…The Hollaboyz. The Hollaboyz, comprised of Dj Vice & Dj Echo, were the first to recognize his talent and realize that Dj Gusto was an eager up and coming Dj with a talent that equally matched his ambition. Thus they took him under their wing and have been mentors who Dj Gusto accredits much of his success to.
Dj Gusto’s intrinsic ability has allowed him to travel all across the nation to Dj in cities such as: Las Vegas, Chicago, New York, Miami, Atlantic City, San Francisco and the list goes on. You can also catch Dj Gusto occasionally blazing the airwaves on Los Angeles’ 1 rated Power 106. So whether djing for a fashion show, Grammy party, private party or at one of LA’s hottest night spots, you can rest assure that if Dj Gusto is commanding the turntables his perspective ability to adjust to any crowd, due to his acquisition of music, will have you dancing!!!


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The company who brings you CONTOUR® products, Ascensia Diabetes Care offers a portfolio of blood glucose meters which provide suitable accuracy levels for various therapy types.
Accurate readings can help you make the right decision when they matter most.
This means no matter which of these meters you use, you can be confident that your meter meets or exceeds accuracy requirements.
Have you have ever compared two different types of blood glucose meters and wondered why you don’t get the same reading? How can you be sure that the readings you are getting are accurate?
The below are some of the factors which influence blood glucose meter accuracy and performance:
1 International Organisation for Standardisation. In-vitro diagnostic test systems - requirements for blood-glucose monitoring systems for self-tFNEXTesting in managing diabetes mellitus. Geneva, Switzerland: International Organisation for Standardization, 2015
3 Data on File. Ascensia Diabetes Care.
4 Harrison, B. et al. Poster presented at the 6th International Conference on Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes. Paris, France, 27 February – 2 March, 2013.
5 CONTOUR®NEXT LINK, Data on File. Ascensia Diabetes Care UK Limited
6 Barry H. Ginsberg, M.D., Ph.D. et.al. Factors Affecting Blood Glucose Monitoring: Sources of Errors in Measurement, J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2009 Jul; 3(4): 903–913.
7 Tonyushkina M.D et. al. Glucose Meters: A Review of Technical Challenges to Obtaining Accurate Results, J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2009 Jul; 3(4): 971–980.
8 CONTOUR®NEXT test strips with GDH-FAD chemistry cross react with xylose. Do not use CONTOUR®NEXT test strips during or shortly after a xylose absorption text
9 Harrison B, et al. Poster presented at the International Clinical Diabetes Technology Meeting of the Diabetes Technology Society (DTS). Los Angeles, California, 20-21 April, 2012
10 Department of Health evaluation, best practice. A guide to blood glucose meters in the UK market, 2015. 11 Bailey T et al. Performance evaluation of the CONTOUR® blood glucose monitoring system, with an updated meter algorithm, in the hands of users. Abstract 58. Presented at the 8th International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD); 18-21 February 2015; Paris, France.

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The International Rice Research Institute is an international independent research and training organization with headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna in the Philippines and offices in sixteen countries. The non-governmental organization was established in 1960 to develop new rice varieties and rice crop management techniques with finding sustainable ways to improve the well-being of poor rice farmers and consumers as well as the environment in mind.The institute is one of 15 agricultural research centers on the world that form CGIAR. It is also the largest non-profit agricultural research center in Asia.IRRI received the 2010 BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the category of Development Cooperation. Wikipedia.
Chauhan B.S.,International Rice Research Institute
Crop Protection | Year: 2013
Weedy rice, an emerging problem in Asia, increases production costs and reduces farmers' income through yield reduction and through lowered rice value at harvest. Rice farmers in many Asian countries are shifting from transplanting to direct seeding; however, due to physical and physiological similarities of weedy rice to cultivated rice and the absence of standing water at the time of crop emergence, adoption of direct-seeded rice systems makes weedy rice infestation one of the most serious problems. Selective herbicides to control weedy rice in conventional rice cultivars are not available and therefore managing weedy rice is a challenging and increasing problem for farmers in Asia. In the absence of selective herbicides, various cultural weed management strategies may help reduce the problem of weedy rice. These strategies may include the use of clean seeds and machinery, use of stale seedbed practice, thorough land preparation, rotation of different rice establishment methods, use of high seeding rate and row-seeded crop, use of purple-coloured cultivars, use of flooding, and adoption of crop rotation. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd.
Chauhan B.S.,International Rice Research Institute
Weed Technology | Year: 2012
Rice is a principal source of food for more than half of the world population, and more than 90% of rice worldwide is grown and consumed in Asia. A change in establishment method from manual transplanting of rice seedlings to dry-seeded rice (DSR) has occurred in some countries as growers respond to increased costs or decreased availability of labor or water. However, weeds are a major constraint to DSR production because of the absence of the size differential between the crop and the weeds and the suppressive effect of standing water on weed growth at crop establishment. Herbicides are used to control weeds in DSR, but because of concerns about the evolution of herbicide resistance and a scarcity of new and effective herbicides, there is a need to integrate other weed management strategies with herbicide use. In addition, because of the variability in the growth habit of weeds, any single method of weed control cannot provide effective and season-long control in DSR. Various weed management approaches need to be integrated to achieve effective, sustainable, and long-term weed control in DSR. These approaches may include tillage systems; the use of crop residue; the use of weed-competitive cultivars with high-yield potential; appropriate water depth and duration; appropriate agronomic practices, such as row spacing and seeding rates; manual or mechanical weeding; and appropriate herbicide timing, rotation, and combination. This article aims to provide a logical perspective of what can be done to improve weed management strategies in DSR. © 2012 Weed Science Society of America.
Von Caemmerer S.,Australian National University |
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Quick W.P.,University of Sheffield |
Science | Year: 2012
Another "green revolution" is needed for crop yields to meet demands for food. The international C4 Rice Consortium is working toward introducing a higher-capacity photosynthetic mechanism - the C 4 pathway - into rice to increase yield. The goal is to identify the genes necessary to install C4 photosynthesis in rice through different approaches, including genomic and transcriptional sequence comparisons and mutant screening.
Chauhan B.S.,International Rice Research Institute
Weed Science | Year: 2012
Weedy rice is a serious problem of cultivated rice in most of the rice-growing areas in Asia, causing increased production costs and yield losses in rice. A study was conducted to determine the response of weedy rice accessions from India (IWR), Malaysia (MWR), Thailand (TWR), and Vietnam (VWR) to seed burial and flooding depths. The greatest emergence for each weedy rice accession (97% for IWR, 82% for MWR, 97% for TWR, and 94% for VWR) was observed in seeds placed on the soil surface. Seedling emergence decreased with increase in burial depth. For the IWR accession, 0.5% of the seedlings emerged from 8-cm depth, whereas for the other three weedy rice accessions, no seedlings emerged from this depth. When seeds were sown on the soil surface, flooding depth ranging from 0 to 8 cm had no or very little effect on seedling emergence of different weedy rice accessions. On the other hand, flooding decreased seedling emergence in all weedy rice accessions when seeds were sown at 1 cm deep into the soil. Compared with seedling emergence, flooding had a more pronounced effect on seedling biomass for all weedy rice accessions. A flooding depth of 2 cm reduced seedling biomass by an amount greater than 85% of each weedy rice accession. The results of this study suggest that emergence and growth of weedy rice could be suppressed by deep tillage that buries seeds below their maximum depth of emergence (i.e., > 8 cm for the accessions studied) and by flooding fields as early as possible. The information gained from this study may help design cultural management strategies for weedy rice in Asia. © 2012 Weed Science Society of Americ.
Kumar A.,International Rice Research Institute
BMC genetics | Year: 2013
Water scarcity and drought have seriously threatened traditional rice cultivation practices in several parts of the world, including India. Aerobic rice that uses significantly less water than traditional flooded systems has emerged as a promising water-saving technology. The identification of QTL conferring improved aerobic adaptation may facilitate the development of high-yielding aerobic rice varieties. In this study, experiments were conducted for mapping QTL for yield, root-related traits, and agronomic traits under aerobic conditions using HKR47 × MAS26 and MASARB25 × Pusa Basmati 1460 F2:3 mapping populations. A total of 35 QTL associated with 14 traits were mapped on chromosomes 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 11 in MASARB25 x Pusa Basmati 1460 and 14 QTL associated with 9 traits were mapped on chromosomes 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 in HKR47 × MAS26. Two QTL (qGY8.1 with an R2 value of 34.0% and qGY2.1 with an R2 value of 22.8%) and one QTL (qGY2.2 with an R2 value of 43.2%) were identified for grain yield under aerobic conditions in the mapping populations MASARB25 × Pusa Basmati 1460 and HKR47 × MAS26, respectively.A number of breeding lines with higher yield per plant, root length, dry biomass, length-breadth ratio, and with Pusa Basmati 1460-specific alleles in a homozygous or heterozygous condition at the BAD2 locus were identified that will serve as novel material for the selection of stable aerobic Basmati rice breeding lines. Our results identified positive correlation between some of the root traits and yield under aerobic conditions, indicating the role of root traits for improving yield under aerobic situations possibly through improved water and nutrient uptake. Co-localization of QTL for yield, root traits, and yield-related agronomic traits indicates that the identified QTL may be immediately exploited in marker-assisted-breeding to develop novel high-yielding aerobic rice varieties.
Agency: Cordis | Branch: FP7 | Program: CP-TP | Phase: KBBE.2011.3.1-01 | Award Amount: 8.94M | Year: 2012
Most plants use the C3 pathway of photosynthesis that is compromised by gross inefficiencies in CO2 fixation. However, some plants use a super-charged photosynthetic mechanism called C4 photosynthesis. The C4 pathway is used by the most productive vegetation and crops on Earth. In addition to faster photosynthesis, C4 plants demand less water and less nitrogen. Overall, our aim is to introduce the characteristics of C4 into C3 crops. This would increase yield, reduce land area needed for cultivation, decrease irrigation, and limit fertiliser applications. If current C3 crops could be converted to use C4 photosynthesis, large economic and environmental benefits would ensue from both their increased productivity and the reduced inputs associated with the C4 pathway. It is important to note that the huge advances in agricultural production associated with the Green Revolution were not associated with increases in photosynthesis, and so its manipulation remains an unexplored target for crop improvement both for food and biomass. Even partial long-term success would have significant economic and environmental benefits. Efficient C4 photosynthesis would be achieved by alterations to leaf development, cell biology and biochemistry. Although initially we will be using model species such as rice and Arabidopsis we envisage rapid transfer of technological advances into mainstream EU crops, such as wheat and rape, that are used both for food and fuel. We will build capacity for C4 research in Europe in this area by the training of future generations of researchers. To achieve this aim we need to increase our understanding of the basic biology underlying the C4 pathway. Our specific objectives will therefore address fundamental aspects of C4 biology that are needed for a full understanding the pathway. Specifically we aim: 1. To understand the roles and development of the two cell types (mesophyll and bundle sheath) in C4 plants. 2. To identify mechanisms controlling the ex
Agency: GTR | Branch: BBSRC | Program: | Phase: Research Grant | Award Amount: 266.43K | Year: 2012
Zinc (Zn) is an essential nutrient in micro-quantities for all living organisms. Deficiencies limit crop production in many parts of the world, and Zn is often deficient in the diet of humans subsisting on staple-food crops, causing severe health problems. An important strategy for dealing with this is to breed crops that are efficient in taking up Zn and concentrating it in edible plant parts. Rice is one of the main crops being targeted because of its global importance and the prevalence of Zn deficiency in populations subsisting on rice. However rice is unusual in its Zn relations compared with other cereals in two respects. First, it is mainly grown in submerged soils, and because of the peculiar biogeochemistry of submerged soils, Zn deficiency in the crop is widespread, affecting up to 50% of rice soils globally. Second, as a result of inherent physiological differences, little Zn is remobilized from existing plant reserves to grains during the grain filling growth stages, as in other cereals, so that Zn uptake appears to be one of the main bottlenecks limiting rice grain Zn contents. Research has shown that grain Zn concentrations in rice - already low compared with other cereals or pulses - are further reduced in Zn deficient soils, and large fertilizer additions are needed to overcome this. Dietary and crop Zn deficiency are inevitably linked in areas with low Zn soils, as in most parts of Asia where rice is the staple. Enhancing the Zn uptake capacity of rice varieties will therefore be crucial to increasing grain contents. It will also be important to understand long-term sustainability of growing high grain Zn rice under inherently Zn-limited conditions, and what can be done to avoid problems in the future. Current research at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is using classical plant breeding combined with molecular biological markers for useful plant traits to develop rice varieties with high grain Zn contents and improved yields on Zn-deficient soils. Research is also underway to enhance grain Zn through agronomic means, including fertilizer and water management. However progress in these activities, and in understanding long-term sustainability issues, is constrained by our poor understanding of the mechanisms underlying genotype differences, and of the dynamics of plant-available Zn in the soil within the growing season and longer term. In recent research by members of the project team, we have shown that three key mechanisms enhance growth of rice seedlings in Zn deficient soil: (a) secretion from roots of Zn-chelating compounds called phytosiderophores and subsequent uptake of chelated Zn in the rhizosphere, (b) maintenance of new root growth, and (c) prevention of root damage by oxygen radicals linked to high bicarbonate concentrations. Studies with a limited set of genotypes suggest that Zn loaded into grains mostly comes from Zn uptake during the reproductive stages rather than by re-translocation from vegetative tissue. The mechanisms listed above in relation to seedling growth may also assure adequate Zn uptake during the reproductive phase. However, this has not been systematically investigated so far, nor have any genes related to reproductive-stage Zn uptake been tagged. The proposed research addresses these knowledge gaps with an interdisciplinary approach linking fundamental research on soil biogeochemistry, molecular physiology and genetics with applied work on agronomy and plant breeding, with a conceptual framework provided by mathematical modelling. Our goal is to develop genotypes and management practices for growing high Zn rice in Zn deficient soils, suitable for resource-poor farmers. This will encompass agronomic interventions based on understanding of limiting factors for Zn uptake and translocation, and breeding approaches based on understanding of genetic factors controlling key tolerance mechanisms.
International Rice Research Institute | Date: 2014-12-11
The present invention provides methods and materials useful for improving early vigor of plants during germination. The methods and materials described herein are useful for improving early vigor of plants grown under either aerobic or anaerobic conditions. In particular embodiments described herein, the methods and materials described herein are useful for improving anaerobic germination of plants.
International Rice Research Institute and Japan International Research Center For Agricultural Science | Date: 2014-04-28
Described herein are methods and materials useful for improving root growth and nutrient uptake in cereal grasses. In particular, present disclosure provides methods for increasing root growth and nutrient uptake in a cereal grass involving marker assisted selection and backcrossing. The present disclosure also provides recombinant DNA for the generation of transgenic plants, transgenic plant cells, and methods of producing the same. The present disclosure also provides materials and methods useful for improving the tolerance of a cereal grass to phosphorus-deficiency The present disclosure further provides methods for generating transgenic seed that can be used to produce a transgenic plant having increased root growth, nutrient uptake, and phosphorus-deficiency tolerance.
International Rice Research Institute | Date: 2014-10-08
Described herein are methods and materials useful for improving lateral root growth, water uptake, and the yield of grain of cereal grasses grown under drought stress conditions. In particular, the present disclosure provides a quantitative trait locus associated with improved yield under drought stress. The disclosure further provides recombinant DNA for the generation of transgenic plants, transgenic plant cells, and methods of producing the same. The present disclosure further provides methods for generating transgenic seed that can be used to produce a transgenic plant having improved yield under drought stress, and methods for improving yield under drought stress in a cereal grass involving marker assisted selection and backcrossing.

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Words- Imtiaz Ullah (NomadLawyer)
This blog provides a sneak peek into how Tourism Scout of India in collaboration with The Traveller Trails and NomadLawyer celebrated Diwali for the multicultural guests .
Diwali, the festival of lights, is a religious observance commemorated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists around the world.
Every autumn, the observance sees millions of people attend firework displays, prayer services and festive events in celebration of the occasion.
While Diwali holds significance for a variety of reasons, one of the core themes of the festival, as symbolized by the prevalence lights, is the triumph of good over evil.
Some explain that Diwali is the day when Ram returned to Ayodhya with his wife, brother and Hanuman after killing Ravan. For some communities, Diwali is celebrated as the day when Pandavas returned to their nation after 13 years of exile and hiding. Diwali is also seen as the day on which, Lord Lakshmi came out of the sea of milk. The night of Diwali is celebrated with colors to enjoy the marriage of Lord Vishnu and Lord Lakshmi.
For people of Eastern regions of India, this festival is celebrated as victory of Kali over demons. In northern central part of India, Diwali is the day when Lord Krishna lifting Mount Govardhan to safeguard his village people from the wrath of Lord Indra. Southern people enjoy it as the day when Lord Krishna won over Narakasura.
Cracker free Diwali is it a Dream in Delhi?
For a city which used to reverberate to the sound and smoke of crackers for a week before and after Diwali, last year’s Supreme Court crackdown on bursting of crackers, its order that only “green crackers” be sold and used, and a tight police vigil on cracker sales, has forced Delhi’s citizens to be satisfied with letting off only flower pots (anars) and sparklers (phuljaris) this year available in only two colours . Hope people learn to burst “Green Crackers” and play a pivotal role in curbing air pollution. This is the need of the hour.
How Tourism Scout India celebrated Diwali with a difference
We at The Tourism Scouts of India along with The Traveller Trails magazine and NomadLawyer decided to celebrate Diwali differently.
This Diwali we had some foreign clients, and we thought of providing them the taste of rural Diwali in Shimla.
We conveyed the message to our guests that Diwali celebration is all about spreading joy and light in the lives of others. It is not only about bursting crackers. Let’s celebrate by helping others. It is about spreading goodness and joy.
This message was very well received by our foreign guests and their active participation in the festival with us made our day and thus, we were able to create a “success story” starting from the traditional puja, lighting diyas and knowing about the historical and religious significance of Diwali.
We explained the message of Diwali as:
● Forgive – Forgive the wrongs others have done to them. They are friendly and festivity everywhere.
● Unity in love – The people get united, love and share love with each other.
● Prosperity – The business people and merchants perform puja for success in their business.
As a foreigner what can you expect in Diwali
● Every temple around the country holds unique rituals and celebrations. You can find traditional delicacies served in the temple for the devotees
● Every house would be decorated with lights, colorful arts in front of the house
● At night, people prefer bursting colorful crackers and rockets. The best way to enjoy Diwali night is by watching the sky that turns colorful
● You can find cultural performances, competitions and others in many places
● You can find numerous unique and exotic sweets, which are specifically made only during Diwali
● You can find fairs, exhibitions and mela in all major cities and towns during this celebration. You can find many handicrafts, souvenir items and traditional articles for sale during this exhibition
Best places to celebrate Diwali in India
Diwali is celebrated across India and every place is worth visiting and it will provide you with an experience like “No Other”. But some places that are worth mentioning are given below:
Varanasi – for its Dev Deepavali
Amritsar – for its Bandi Chhor Divas
Jaipur and Udaipur – for their magnificent lighting and folk performances
Kolkata – for its Kali Puja
Goa – for its Naraka Chaturdashi procession
Come Diwali, if you wish to take a vacation with your loved ones to any of these destinations and etch memories of a dazzling celebration which is different from the rest, do write to us at Tourism Scouts India or NomadLawyer.
TOURISM SCOUTS INDIA, is a professional and proficient name in the travel trade, with a team set for making your holiday a memorable and cherished one. Established in the year 2003 “Tourism Scouts India” is recognized by Ministry of Tourism-Government of India, Directorate of Tourism-Government of Himachal Pradesh, and member of IATO and ATOAI.


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If you have a sweet tooth but you’re trying to avoid added sugars, you may be searching for a sugar alternative with fewer calories and more of the nutrients your body needs. So what’s the healthiest sugar substitute? Read on to learn the pros and cons of different options.
Why Is It Healthy to Cut Down on Added Sugars?
Ever wondered why people call sugar “empty calories”? That’s because refined table sugar has very few vitamins and minerals. So when you eat sugar, your body isn’t really getting anything out of it… except for the calories.
Added sugars are sweeteners with calories that companies put in processed foods or that you add at home. (That includes everything from corn syrup in candy bars to a spoonful of honey in your morning cup of tea.) Sugars are okay as an occasional treat. But if you eat them too often, you’re probably eating them instead of more nutritious foods. So, cutting down on sugary foods can help you get more of the nutrition you need while avoiding extra calories.
And health and nutrition experts say that over time, eating too much sugar can have many negative health effects. If you eat and drink a lot of added sugar, you may be at higher risk of:
- Weight gain
- Tooth decay
- High blood sugar
- High blood pressure
- Skin problems, including acne and faster skin aging
- Serious conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers
It can be tricky to avoid added sugars completely because they’re in so many of the products on supermarket shelves. But you can cut back by being more mindful of what you eat — and choosing healthy alternatives to sugar.
Are Artificial or Natural Sweeteners the Healthiest Sugar Substitute?
These days there are many sugar alternatives and substitutes on the market — and the language can be a bit confusing.
For example, artificial sweeteners are highly processed synthetic sugar substitutes. They’re made in a lab, but they’re usually derived from naturally occurring substances in plants and herbs. On the other hand, so-called natural sweeteners like honey and agave syrup are often touted as the healthier alternative. But many of these go through at least some processing and refining as well — and they can actually be quite high in calories.
To try and make things simpler, we’re describing some common types of sugar substitutes and grouping them based on calorie content (zero, low and high). That way, you can make an informed decision about the best option for you.
Zero-Calorie Sugar Substitutes
Stevia is one popular zero-calorie sweetener. It’s a sugar substitute made from highly refined extracts from the stevia plant leaf. It has zero calories and can taste up to 400 times sweeter than sugar, so you can use very small amounts. And unlike table sugar, stevia won’t raise your blood sugar levels.
Monk fruit sweetener is another example of a zero-calorie sweetener. Monk fruit is a small melon-shaped fruit. This sweetener is made by crushing the monk fruit, extracting the juice and separating out the sweetest element of the juice (called mogroside). It has zero calories and can taste up to 200 times sweeter than sugar.
While these sound like healthy alternatives to sugar, research is still ongoing about their health benefits and potential side effects. There are still open questions about how they affect hunger, sugar cravings, metabolism and overall health. So it’s a good idea to only have zero-cal sweeteners in moderation.
Low-Calorie Sugar Substitutes
One common type of low-calorie sweetener is sugar alcohols, like erythritol and xylitol. These are carbohydrates that occur naturally in certain fruits and vegetables. While they don’t actually contain alcohol, they do have some calories — but the number of calories is much lower than regular sugar.
Xylitol has about half the calories of sugar (2.4 calories per gram) while erythritol has less than one calorie per gram. Both have about three quarters of the sweetness of sugar, so they’re still plenty sweet. One downside to sugar alcohols is that they may cause digestive issues. So they may not be the best choice if you have digestive problems like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
You can also find several other kinds of low-calories sweeteners:
- Aspartame (also known as Equal) has four calories per gram (similar to sugar). But it’s about 200 times sweeter, so you only need a tiny amount to sweeten foods and drinks.
- Yacon syrup has about a third of the calories of sugar (1.33 per gram).
- Allulose has one tenth of the calories of sugar (0.3 per gram).
High-Calorie Sugar Substitutes
Sugar substitutes like raw honey, maple syrup and molasses can provide more nutritional benefits than table sugar. They each contain antioxidants, prebiotics, vitamins and minerals. But these products are all still added sugars and are still quite high in calories. So while these may be a slightly healthier alternative to regular table sugar, having too much of any of these sweeteners can still have negative health effects.
There are a number of other products on the market made from plant and fruit extracts that are often touted as healthier alternatives to sugar. However, many of these products also contain almost as many calories as table sugar. For example:
- Agave nectar is a syrup made from the blue agave plant. It has the same number of calories as table sugar. Because it tastes very sweet, you may not need to use quite as much (that’s why it’s used as a sugar substitute). But it doesn’t provide the same level of extra nutrients as raw honey or maple syrup, because it’s more highly processed. So it’s a high-calorie, low-nutrient sugar alternative.
- Coconut nectar sugar is a sugar made from coconut palm sap. It also has a similar number of calories to table sugar. The upside of coconut sugar is that it goes through very little processing so it retains some of the natural vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants of the coconut plant. But it’s not very high in these nutrients, so any benefits are likely outweighed by the sugar and calories.
For the Healthiest Sugar Substitute, Try Sweetening with Whole Fruits
Overall, whole fruits are probably the healthiest sugar substitute for sweetening foods and drinks.
Fruit is nature’s candy, but with added benefits. Fruit has a type of natural sugar called fructose. But unlike added sugars, whole fruit also provides healthy fiber and a range of essential vitamins and nutrients.
And fruits can make a great alternative to some key sources of added sugar. For example, sugary drinks like soda are a main source of added sugars in the American diet. For a healthy swap, try adding fresh fruit to sparkling water instead. Oranges, lemons and berries all make great additions to sparkling water.
If you’re looking for a fruit-based sugar substitute when baking, fruit purees like apple sauce or mashed banana are a good choice. Dried fruits like raisins and dates also work well in baking. Just be aware of portion sizes, as dried fruits can often contain higher concentrations of sugar.
If you’re really aiming to lower sugar from all sources, you can also avoid fruits that are higher in sugar (like mango and grapes) and choose fruits that are lower in sugar (like raspberries, kiwi and grapefruit).
- “Additional Information about High-Intensity Sweeteners Permitted for Use in Food in the United States” via Food and Drug Administration
- “Sugar Substitutes” via Family Doctor (American Academy of Family Physicians)
- “Artificial Sweeteners and Other Sugar Substitutes” via Mayo Clinic
- “The 5 Best (and Worst) Sweeteners You Can Eat” via Cleveland Clinic
- “What You Should Know About Sugar Alcohols” via Cleveland Clinic
- “Is Monk Fruit a Healthy Sweetener?” via Cleveland Clinic

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Lacazette hat-trick gives Lyon 3-0 win at promoted Nancy
Aug 14 (Reuters) - A treble from Olympique Lyonnais' Alexandre Lacazette secured a 3-0 win at promoted Nancy as the sought after forward got his Ligue 1 season underway with a bang on Sunday.
The hat-trick took his league tally to a total of 75 goals in 174 games for Lyon after he also scored three times against AS Monaco in their penultimate match last term. His form was not enough for a place in France's Euro 2016 squad, however.
"Three goals, that's super. It's not that I was expecting it but I had hoped to score and help my team mates win because we knew it would be hard," said Lacazette, who has been courted by English Premier League clubs Arsenal and West Ham United.
The win puts Lyon top on goal difference over seven other teams who warned three points on the opening weekend including champions Paris St-Germain, who beat Bastia 1-0 on Friday.
Olympique de Marseille were held 0-0 by Toulouse in a poor match with few chances at the Velodrome in Sunday's late game. (Writing by Rex Gowar; Editing by Ken Ferris)
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- Minister of Information,Communication and Technology Mr.Harin Fernando
- Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is in the midst of great developments, with an emerging sky line coming up in Colombo, and many foreign investments coming through.
This is the Global Age of digitization and has excellent IT infrastructure with 3 Submarine Cables covering the Country with Super Fast Internet connectivity and good fibre to home solutions.
Sri Lanka Is Placed No.1 in the present IT Infrastructure in South Asia and just behind Singapore in Asia. In this age of digitization one shall consider having limitations in terms of bandwidth an embarrassment with such good infrastructure, and the government's plan of implementing the public of the most remote parts of the island to be using internet connectivity in requirements of work and play.
So therefore we request the Ministry to take heed into this matter and find an amicable solution in Eradicating Fair Usage Policy (FUP) for Internet Services. The benefits of eradicating the FUP are many, but to name a few would be unlimited connectivity will guide people to explore new opportunities in business which in turn would increase trade, also Institutions would be able to Use Cloud services without any bandwidth issues through which they will be able to secure there CCTV Data to online cloud servers which would increase national security and would be able to use data dumping for their data stored in Local Physical Servers.
We the people of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lankans residing overseas call on to the minister Harin Fernando and the telecommunications regulatory corporation to find an amicable solution in eradicating fair usage policy for internet services, in line with the government's policy of digitization.
The Eradicate Fair Usage Policy on Internet Services Sri Lanka petition to Minister of Information,Communication and Technology Mr.Harin Fernando was written by Mahmood Ashraf and is in the category Internet at GoPetition.

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FONTANA (CBSLA) — A San Bernardino County sheriff's sergeant has been arrested on suspicion of possessing and distributing child pornography.
Marc Goodwin, 43, was arrested Thursday by members of Fontana police's Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. The Fontana Police Department said it was alerted by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that Goodwin had allegedly electronically transmitted an image containing possible child pornography.
Fontana police officers served a search warrant and seized several electronic devices which the department said would be analyzed for further evidence of child pornography. Investigators allege Goodwin transmitted the images using the email address of email@example.com.
Sheriff John McMahon said in a statement that Goodwin was no longer employed by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
"I find it extremely disappointing when a member of our department acts in a manner that discredits the good work being done daily by our deputies," McMahon said. "The fact that a sergeant has been arrested makes this particularly egregious because they administer supervision of line staff."
Goodwin had been employed with the department since 2005. He was las assigned to the Gangs/Narcotics Division.
Goodwin was being held without bail and is due in court Monday.
Anyone with information about Goodwin or who may have received a pornographic image under the firstname.lastname@example.org address was asked to contact Detective Brad Guith at email@example.com.
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Essay on Nr500 Evaluation of a Website Credibility
NR500 Foundational Concepts and Application
Evaluation of a Websites Credibility: KidsHealth
In today’s world of medicine when developing a patient care plan nurses should use evidence-based practice that has been peer-reviewed by subject matter experts (Miller, Jones, Graves, & Sievert 2010). The internet is frequently used by nurses to gather more information, expand their knowledge base, and provide patient education. The website http://kidshealth.org was found using the Google search engine, and chosen because of my work with the pediatric population. The purpose of KidsHealth is to provide parents, teens, and kids with a resource to consult regarding the health, …show more content…
As a nursing professional it is important to be able to search for health information on the internet, determine whether the information is accurate and credible, and provide education to patients. For example, a nurse working in a pediatric office could use information from the Growth & Development section of KidsHealth to provide education to new parents regarding at what age developmental milestones should occur. KidsHealth.org could also be utilized by an inpatient nurse working a general pediatric floor; if a child is admitted with bronchiolitis, the nurse could provide information to the parents regarding the diagnosis and suggested treatment options. As a community or school nurse, KidsHealth could be utilize to provide information to school-aged children and teenagers to provide education regarding nutrition, exercise, weight loss, and growth and development.
Kidshealth.org is a website that could be utilized by nurses working in the pediatric population to provide education and resources to parents, teens,


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March 2016 update ..
INSIDE THE CUNNING, UNPRECEDENTED HACK OF UKRAINE’S POWER GRID
Jan 27 2016 update from Reuters…
Exclusive: Hackers may have wider access to Ukrainian industrial facilities
UPDATE Dallas Dart Transit was attacked w/ransom request!!!
UPDATE look at this Dept of Homeland Security link of MANY cyber related alerts.
Take yer pick….BTW what was w/TWITTER going down this morn in US & Europe?
http://www.securityweek.com/oil-and-gas-industry-increasingly-hit-cyber-attacks-report says a survey showed that over the past 12 months the industry has seen an increase (mostly oil, then energy, not so much for gas)
“Worldwide, the situation is grim, and a study by the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) revealed that 20 countries with extensive nuclear energy systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks…..At the bottom of the index, 20 countries managed to score 0, both in terms of cyber-theft and cyber-sabotage….includes Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Morocco, North Korea, Peru, Slovakia, Spain, and Uzbekistan.”
I blogged last October on this topic with ISIS being in the news …see link here.

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It all started in our Austin, TX kitchen where we experimented combining flavors we love from traditional Indian cuisine with our favorite sweet treat: chocolate. We source our cacao from the Tumaco region of Colombia and Idukki Hills region in Kerala, India, then roast, crack, winnow, grind, flavor, temper and wrap all our bars by hand striving to create the highest of quality bean-to-bar product. From the beautiful packaging inspired by Indian textiles, to the gorgeous bars themselves, Madhu chocolate is a true labor of love.
One consistent source of inspiration is Harshit's mom. She is a wonderful cook and always has inventive recipes. Not to mention, she makes an amazing chai. She is the reason why Harshit grew up with so much passion for food. Because she has been a great inspiration since the inception of this business, we thought it would only be appropriate to give the business same name as her: Madhu. Madhu in Hindi means honey or sweet which we think makes total sense for naming a chocolate company. It is also the mantra of our lives 'Be Madhu to one another'.
- Owners, Harshit & Elliott
Chief Executive Officer, Chocolate Nerd. Harshit loves everything which is chocolate. His understanding of Indian flavors and spices has helped in creating these mouth watering chocolate flavors.
Chief Chocolate Officer, Flavor Guru. Elliott loves making chocolate from scratch almost as much as he loves his dog, and that is really saying something.
Sourcing the best ingredients is of the utmost importance to us. At Madhu Chocolate, we are committed to using ingredients that are sourced ethically, from single-origin farms where farmers get equitable pricing for all their hard work. The bean to bar process is a long and tedious one. It starts with roasting the cacao beans at the optimal temperature to enhance the beautiful nuanced flavors of the cacao beans, then cracking the beans and removing the husks to get beautiful, antioxidant-rich cacao nibs. Then these precious cacao nibs are ground for several days along with cocoa butter, sugar, and the Indian spices and flavors which help to make each bar a unique experience. Once the chocolate is extra smooth, it goes through a tempering process that gives chocolate bars their shine and perfect snap. The last step is hand wrapping each chocolate bar, and then they are ready for your enjoyment.
The most crucial process of chocolate making - refining cacao nibs along with other ingredients. Refining is the process of grinding our ingredients down until they become a smooth, liquid chocolate.
Once chocolate is all ready, we temper it and then hand wrap each chocolate bar in our beautiful Indian inspired packaging.
As 100% LGBT+ owned business, we believe that equality makes the world a more interesting place. That’s why we love partnering with other LGBTQ+ businesses such as Diaspora Co. and Prima Dora/Tiny Grocer.
South Asian Issues
As a 50% South Asian owned business, we believe that the value of the Indian/South Asian community doesn’t end with our flavors. That’s why we support WiseupTX, a non-profit organization dedicated to voter registration and education within the South Asian community of Texas.
We only have one planet, and we’re pretty sure we’re not migrating to Mars any time soon. We think there’s nothing more important than minimizing our environmental impact, which is why we have thought about it at every step in our process. From choosing to use machines with low energy consumption, to composting our cacao husks, to using recyclable packaging. Aiding the environment is an ongoing process, and one we are always working to perfect.
Slavery and child labor are some of the more depressing parts of the chocolate industry, and we are committed to avoiding those issues at all costs. The best way to ensure pay equity and fair labor practices is to grow the cacao ourselves, but we can’t do that here in Texas. So we have done the next best thing, and partnered with Uncommon Cacao for all our cacao beans. Their commitment to transparency is one of the best tools we have to select quality cacao that we can feel good about.


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I've been told I look young. This was highlighted when I was pregnant. I lived in southern New Mexico and women of all ages would glare at me. Old women would sometimes give me looks of encouragement. I wasn't quite sure what all this meant. I thought perhaps it was some look of,"wow she's going to be a mom, that sucks,hang in there." I didn't give it much thought. One day at the supermarket an older woman, a stranger mind you, approached me. "Oh mija," she said, "just promise me that you'll get your GED." At the time I was finishing my Masters degree. What gave her the impression that I was a teen-mom high school drop out? My young looking face? The color of my skin? The cutoff Jean shorts? Either case what if I was 16 and pregnant? Did that mean that my life wasn't going places?
Stereotypes are aggravating. They are our minds being lazy while we allow our perceptions to run rampant. They are often two fold because if they are incorrect we find ourselves defending ourselves which also puts down whoever the stereotype does apply to.
I have 2 boys. One of them has my complexion while the other has my husband's. When I am out with my sons. sans husband, people have asked me about their father's. They assume that they have two different dad's. When I correct their pediatrician, he was pleasantly surprised and offered a condescending, "good for you." That left me to consider, what are his perceptions of women that have children who come from different partners? Would my children's medical care have been different? When I take my children to the park moms give me apologetic looks while whispering to the other moms, "typical." What does typical mean? Are they assuming that because I am young and black that I am unlucky in love or that I am not expected to be in a committed relationship? I've given up on trying to understand the Bigot Mind.
I've even been labeled as the nanny whilst out without my husband. You see when the four of us are together it's easy to see where our kids get their looks and how they are the perfect blend of each parent. However when it's just me, well I am the help. Really? In 2016 diversity still sends your mind into a frenzy? And again what if that was all true? What if I do have two kids from two different men? What if I am a single mom? What if I am the hired caregiver of two beautiful children? Does that give you the right to assume that you are better than me?
Just stop it. No one wants to be put in box especially one that is so small it only contains your perceptions. For the record, when it comes to other people we are usually wrong.

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Little Rock code enforcement officers are cracking down on violators of a ban on parking cars on lawns.
"I think it brings down the value of the property and I think everyone should keep their yards clean," said Wonda Miller, a neighbor fed up with yard-parked cars.
Miller can't stand the sight of it in her southwest Little Rock neighborhood.
Her neighbors used to park in the yard and now there's no grass.
"Our object is not necessarily to generate revenue for the city. It's to enforce compliance with the ordinance," said Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola at a news conference Wednesday.
A change in the ordinance allows the city to immediately cite violators and fine them $50. Stodola feels after a resident pays the $50 fine once, they won't do it again.
Also, enforcement staff will change their patrol hours so they are out in the mornings and evenings, as well as on weekends. The ordinance won't apply to special events like Razorback games and the State Fair where some residents profit from parking.
"We want our neighborhoods to be kept clean, neat and we want neighbors to respect other neighbors," said Stodola.
As for Miller, she doesn't mind pointing them out and recommending a stiffer penalty.
"Charge them $100. Make them not do that whatever it takes," said Miller.