Thousands of schoolchildren and supporters, many of them wearing party caps emblazoned with Mugabe’s looping signature, sang “Happy Birthday Presi-daddy” at the celebrations, which were held in the eastern town of Marondera, 43 miles from the capital Harare.
Mugabe, who has ruled Zimbabwe with an iron fist for the last 34 years, said: “We say to ourselves, congratulations, we are 90 years old today.”
He joked that good wishes from his supporters “make me feel energetic as a boy of nine. I have dropped the zero now.”
The veteran Zimbabwe leader, who won a fifth term in office in elections last July, spent his actual birthday on Friday in a Singapore clinic, officially for an operation to remove a cataract.
He arrived back home on Saturday and appeared in relatively good health at the celebrations, wearing a red scarf and flanked by his wife Grace in a black turban.
In a pre-recorded interview broadcast on state TV on his birthday, he claimed he was “as fit as a fiddle except for a few issues here and there”, and singled out a knee that was giving him problems. Reports say he is suffering from prostate cancer.
Ninety cattle were slaughtered to feed the party-goers at the Rudhaka Stadium in Marondera, which was plastered with pictures of the president. State media said 500 schools were to attend the event.
Party officials and church leaders took to the podium to praise Mugabe, a Roman Catholic priest anointed him and Zanu-PF youth secretary Absalom Sikhosana said he was “the genuine conqueror of the British empire”.
The scaly anteaters cake was one of several large novelty cakes donated to Mugabe. Anteaters are seen as royal and revered in local Shona culture. Other cakes were in the shape of a giant beer gourd and Zimbabwe’s independence flame.
The scale of the celebrations – more lavish than last year’s – provoked some criticism as more than two million Zimbabweans require food aid this year. The UN’s WFP programme warned last month that it only has the funds to feed 800,000.
With no apparent sense of irony, the president slammed provincial party officials who he said had stayed in positions of leadership for too long – even though he has been in power since independence in 1980 and refuses to name a successor.
“Those in leadership who have stayed long and have produced no results must now give way and allow other leaders to take over,” Mugabe said. “So give way!”
The president also boasted about his poll victory over Morgan Tsvangirai of the opposition Movement for Democratic (MDC) change:
“The MDC was baffled,” Mugabe said. “Those opponents of ours who imposed sanctions on us in the West were baffled.
“They refused to believe the truth, the truth that the people of Zimbabwe in that national voice most resoundingly decided that Zanu-PF shall be the government of the country, not only now, but also in the future to come.”


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Monday, October 23, 2017
"The Trump administration’s move to dramatically slash Healthcare.gov advertising could translate to at least 1.1 million fewer people signing up this year, says the Obama appointee who ran marketing for the federal-health insurance website in 2016.
Josh Peck -- who served as Healthcare.gov’s chief marketing officer under the former president and now heads up the group Get America Covered -- estimated how many fewer Americans might enroll in the Affordable Care Act marketplaces in 2018. He did so by applying what he learned about past signup periods in which the Obama administration spent 10 times what the current administration says it will now invest.
“Surprise: advertising works!” Peck writes in a report provided to The Health 202.
The Department of Health and Human Services announced in August it will gut the marketing budget for enrollment in the marketplaces, spending just $10 million on promoting the law during the upcoming enrollment period that runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15. Officials argued the ACA's shortcomings and diminishing returns from the advertising justify the cuts.
The Health 202: Obamacare may lose 1.1 million people because of advertising cuts


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marcelo tinelli And millet figueroa They surprised him by confirming their romance with a kiss “Dancing 2023”, In this regard, the Argentinian driver revealed that it was he who made the first move to make the Peruvian dancer fall in love with him.
How did Marcelo Tinelli fall in love with Milet Figueroa?
marcelo tinelli He opened his heart after confirming he was dating Millet Figueroa. The popular Argentinian host revealed that he was very happy with the Peruvian contestant since he saw her on the red carpet “Dancing 2023”.
“I took the first step. For the first time I wrote to him. I don’t remember what I put in it, but it was very formal. “We saw each other in the dancing photo and I said to her: ‘I’m so glad to meet you'”Tinelli narrated.
The Argentine presenter told that he was very surprised by her smile millet figueroa And he said he loved her Peruvian accent.
“I love the way he speaks, the words he uses, when he says ‘with you’, when he says ‘a little bed of rice’, when he uses little words. It gives me morbo. The topic of ‘small bed of rice’ excites me. “I can handle that,” Pure.
Millet Figueroa shares mother with Marcelo Tinelli
At another point in the conversation, marcelo tinelli He revealed that he has already met the model’s mother and even had lunch with the model’s mother millet figueroa, Martha Valcarcel. It should be noted that the Peruvian mother has been very excited about the development of the relationship between her daughter and the Argentine star.
“Mother is here in Argentina. And I said to him: ‘I would like him to come to my house for lunch one day.’ “He came and we ate.”the driver told “Dancing 2023”.
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Using a humidifier when you sleep can go a long way toward reducing dryness and congestion. It’s helpful even for children as it makes them sleep better. How? Read below to find out more.
According to Berkeley Wellness, using an air humidifier can definitely help your skin stay hydrated, as the humidity not only prevents your pores from drying out, but it can also keep your eyes and nasal passages moisturized, as well.
Plus, having a properly humidified room can also help your case for sleeping better in the first place. One study found that by sleeping in a room that’s the right humidity, participants increased the median number of hours spent asleep versus snoozing in a drier one.
Those benefits only increase if you have respiratory issues, for people with allergies and asthma, a humidifier can help keep the airways moisturized, which is very helpful because dryness can make congestion and allergy symptoms worse.
If you have infants or small children, their nasal passages are more sensitive and can easily be disrupted by dust or dryness. This can cause them to toss and turn while sleeping, and even wake up more frequently at night. Adding humidity to their environment can help reduce disruption or irritation, which means extra sleep for the whole family.
Additionally, make sure to clean the device regularly; the medical center suggests emptying, scrubbing, and even bleaching your humidifier every three days so you want to choose an humidifier that is easy to take apart, clean and assemble back together.
We suggest the Mini Rabbit Humidifier ideal for children rooms, super quiet and USB rechargeable ($18.04)

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Christmas is approaching quickly so it is time to consider what gifts you can get your kids that they will love. With many kids toys rapidly going in and out of fashion it is understandable that you want to choose an item that will stand the test of time and be long lasting. This is where the karaoke machine becomes a top choice for every kid. It is perfect for both boys and girls of all ages and is great for sharing with siblings and friends. All kids love to sing, so a karaoke machine is the perfect way to allow them to perform and express themselves. Singing is great for all kids development so is a fun and natural way to enhance their learning and boost their self-confidence.
What should you look for in a kids karaoke machine?
There are many different karaoke machines available for you to choose from but how do you know what will make a good gift? When looking at the features each karaoke machine offers you should look for one that includes;
- A machine that is easy to set up
- Easy for kids to use
- Durable so will last for a long time
- Lightweight for kids to carry
- All accessories included so is ready to be played
A Great karaoke machine for toddlers
Toddlers love to sing so a karaoke machine would make the perfect Christmas gift. The Penguin Karaoke Buddy by KiddoLab makes an ideal first karaoke machine as it is suitable for kids over 18 months old and is easy and simple to use. With a built in microphone, toddlers can enjoy the music player, lights and sound effects while singing to their favorite rhymes. The highlight of this karaoke machine is its compact size making it easy for kids to take out and about.
A Neat karaoke machine for older kids
When choosing a karaoke machine for older kids you will be looking for one that has appealing features and offers a high quality performance. The Singing Machine SML385UW Karaoke Machine meets this criteria so will make a perfect Christmas gift for an older kid. With CD player, Bluetooth connectivity and a USB port there are multiple ways to play music and for added fun the karaoke machine can be connected to your TV, so lyrics can be shown. There is one microphone included but with an additional microphone port there is the option to add another so duets can be performed. For a true disco performance there are 54 brightly colored LED lights giving this compact karaoke machine many different highlights.
The best portable karaoke machine
Karaoke machines that are portable are great for taking out and about and the Singing Machine ISM398BT Karaoke System will allow kids to do just that. This Singing Machine has some impressive features with Bluetooth connectivity and powerful speakers, allowing a great quality singing performance. There is a microphone included so kids can start singing straight away but there is also an additional microphone port allowing a second microphone to be added, so is perfect for duets. The impressive sound quality of this karaoke machine makes it great for playing music and is the highlight of this Singing Machine.
A top all round Karaoke Pick!
For a karaoke machine that will stand the test of time the VTech Kiddie Super Star Karaoke System is a great choice. It comes with a microphone and adjustable stand so has everything needed to get started. There are also many great features included so it will aspire to every young kids singing dream. With MP3 connectivity this karaoke system can connect to a mobile phone for more song options. The highlight of this machine is the music magic mode that allows kids to remove the vocals from songs for a true singing experience.
I think buying gifts for toddlers is important and why not pick something that can get all the children this Christmas together singing and playing together.


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Our first organ recital of 2017 was held on a Saturday afternoon so that people who didn't want to come out in the dark and cold to a concert could hear the organ. The organist was Laurence Caldecote, who returned on Saturday 25 February to play the Willis organ for the first time since it was restored. He had previously given an evening recital a few years ago on a very cold night then played for the 130 birthday celebrations on the Saturday morning at the 2012 organ festival.
His programme included a variety of music from different periods including some lighter pieces, one of which Laurence had arranged for organ. It also included one of Laurence's own compositions:
- Toccata - Michelle Leclerc (1939 – 2006)
- Balletto del Granduca - Jan Pietrezoon Sweelinck
(1562 – 1621)
- Prelude, Fugue and Chaconne in C (Bux 137) - Dietrich Buxtehude (1637 – 1707)
- Trumpet Tune in E flat - Laurence Caldecote (b. 1983)
- Thema met Variaties - Hendrik Andriessen (1892 – 1981)
- Elegy - James Biery (b. 1956)
- Sonata in D i) Allegro, ii) Adagio, iii) Allegro - Carl Philip Emmanuel Bach
(1714 – 1788)
- The March of the Tin Soldiers - Leon Jessel (1871 – 1942),
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- Handel in the Strand - Percy Grainger (1882 – 1961),
arr. W Stockmeier
In addition to the volunteers, 42 people came to listen, including 4 children. We had some lovely comments:
"Amazed me how he can play both hands and feet"
"I enjoyed it very much"
"Just the right length and lovely varied programming to show off the capabilities of the restored organ ... Laurence was really interesting and gave good explanations of how he was employing the different parts of the organ which really directed my attention."
We had the banners and the new photobooks about the organ on display. One photobook chronicals the pictorial history of organs at St Mary & St Giles Church and the other photobook shows many photos of the restoration of the Willis organ.
Dai, Eillish and Sue helped with greeting people when they arrived and serving refreshments afterwards while David turned pages for Laurence when needed and two audience members helped turn chairs to face the altar afterwards.
Words and photos by Anna Page

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HMLTD have dropped two new tracks, ‘Satan, Luella & I’ and ‘Kinkaku-ji’
They're out on limited edition 7" to coincide with the band's headline tour.
Published: 3:33 pm, September 01, 2017
HMLTD have shared two new tracks, both sides of an upcoming limited edition 7”.
Due for release on 13th October, ‘Satan, Luella & I’ and ‘Kinkaku-ji’ showcase the band’s knack for dramatic pop gems.
The 7” will coincide with a number of festival appearances, including End of the Road, Bestival, By The Sea and Neighbourhood, as well as a headline tour that kicks off on 5th October.
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Say hello to pop's new boy wonder, whose breakthrough single 'death bed' is set to be one of 2020's defining tracks.
Rina Sawayama was always going to be a pop mastermind, but with her debut album out and already gaining the kind of critical acclaim that makes a career, she’s quickly becoming something far more than she ever imagined.
Check out his new video for oddball pop tune 'Arthur Conan Doyle', too.
It's a 'Notes On A Conditional Form' extravaganza this month. Plus, Rina Sawayama, The Aces, Creeper, Orlando Weeks and loads more!
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KDHE Receives State Partnerships Program Grant for Improving Nutrition and Equity
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is pleased to announce that the Community Health Promotion (CHP) team has been awarded the State Partnerships Improving Nutrition & Equity (SPINE) program grant from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD).
The CHP received $144,274 to support the one-year grant project. This grant project aims to implement sustainable and equitable environmental policies, systems and actions to achieve lifelong food and nutrition security.
“Even though Kansas is known for its food production, access to nutritious food remains a challenge for many Kansans,” said Courtney Koenig, physical activity and nutrition program manager at KDHE. “We are excited about this grant opportunity and look forward to beginning the work to improve access to nutritious foods in Kansas.”
For this year-long program, the CHP team will partner with the Kansas Food Action Network and focus its efforts on community engagement, evaluation, and building a food policy council in the Southwest region. of Kansas.
Health equity is the foundation of the SPINE program and will be integrated throughout the planning, action and evaluation stages, in addition to considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health equity can be defined as “when everyone, no matter who they are or where they come from, has a fair and equitable opportunity to experience their highest level of health and well-being. This requires removing barriers like poverty and redressing inequities in all systems that can impact the ability to experience health and well-being. These systems include education, criminal justice, health and transportation. (Modified from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, “What is Health Equity?” and Colorado Department of Health and Environment)
Nine states were selected to receive the grant, including Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Oregon and Oklahoma.


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In a bowl stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, and 2 teaspoons salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Store in an airtight continer for up to 6 weeks at room temperature, or for up to 6 months in the freezer.
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New York State’s eviction moratorium expired over the weekend. It was one of just two states – along with New Mexico – that still had a ban in place, almost two years into the pandemic.
New York first put an eviction ban in place in March of 2020.
David Dworkin at the National Housing Conference says it was always intended to be a short-term fix.
“The moratorium has prevented what could have been a devastating wave of evictions during the worst phase of the pandemic,” Dworkin said.
But he says it has also cost landlords billions of dollars.
“Most landlords in this country are small mom and pops who own very few units and are struggling just as much as their tenants, in many cases,” Dworkin said.
Congress has approved nearly $50 billion in rental assistance to help struggling tenants.
But Emily Lemmerman at the Eviction Lab at Princeton University says New York has already gone through almost all of the more than $2 billion it received.
“In New York State, we have the highest share of renters of any state in the nation. And we got the least rental assistance on a per-renter household basis,” Lemmerman said.
The state and city have asked for more funding. In the meantime, tenants can still apply for assistance. Which will protect them from eviction for now.
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The area was more industrial than we were expecting (I think we had a small fishing village in mind, rather than a working dockyard), but the hotel was wonderful and grand. The staff told us of a lovely walk along the quayside, and there were all the shops you could want. We're not sure we would want to stay in Greenock for very long but we could live in The Tontine Hotel forever. The food was fantastic and the staff were so helpful and friendly.
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Participants will learn how to prepare a simple business plan, in arts-friendly language, to organize all the various aspects of their artistic practice and make informed business decisions.
Facilitator: Naomi RaMona Schliesman (she/her)
Naomi is a multidisciplinary artist with an MFA in Studio Arts. Schliesman has received multiple Fellowships, grants and has attended residency programs nationally and internationally. She has traveled abroad to study art and art movements. Her practice consists of studio art, collaborations with artists, organizations and communities in creative placemaking nationwide as a freelance artist, and is an active Arts Advocate in her rural community. She serves on multiple boards and committees.


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US Senate prohibits defense cooperation with RussiaMilitary & Defense December 09, 4:55
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MOSCOW, January 12. /TASS/. The average price of Russia’s Urals oil blend declined by 9.5% in 2014 to $97.60 per barrel, leading expert of the Finance Ministry’s Tax, Customs and Tariff Policy Department Alexander Sakovich said on Monday.
In 2013, the average price of Russia’s Urals blend stood at $107.88 per barrel.
The Urals price fell by 44.4% in December 2014 from the previous year to $61.07 per barrel.
Russia’s Economic Development Ministry expects an oil price at $80 per barrel in 2015 while the Finance Ministry predicts an oil price of $60 per barrel this year.

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Completely detailed and textured 3d model of C-17 Globemaster III
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The level of detail is suitable for the most extreme close-up renderings
Added 4096 x 4096 pixels Photoshop PSD UV-texture with layers to change colors, texts etc...
The 3ds max file contains also Vray and regular materials scenes.
Previews rendered in 3ds Max making use of V-Ray render.
During the earliest time, there is no technology that makes 3D modeling possible but now, the world is surrounded by modern gadgets and advanced applications and techniques that aid in building or creating contemporary and highly innovated three dimensional models. These models can represent buildings, landscapes, vehicles, and aircrafts. The C-17 3d model is just one of the countless models ever created that caught the attention of artists, 3D model lovers and enthusiasts and all other interested individuals.
The C-17 3d model represents a large military aircraft that was originally developed for USAF or United States Air Force. This aircraft carries the name of two previous cargo military aircraft; the Douglas C-124 and Douglas C-74 GlobeMaster II. The C-17 3d model is carefully modeled in order to give clear and impressive representation of the USAF aircraft. All the original details and angles are adopted to make this model more realistic.
The military aircraft of the US Air force is now fully represented through C-17 3d model. The original aircraft typically performs airlift missions, transporting cargo and troops and all other functions like airdrop duties, medical evacuation and tactical airlift. The C-17 is also known as a four-engine, T-tailed and high wing transport aircraft used by the US military. Aside from the usual functions, this aircraft is also used for transporting large and heavy equipment and supplies to harsh terrains, airfields, and other locations during day and night.
When you take a look at the C-17 3d model, you will notice that this is a massive, sturdy and long transport aircraft that can tackle different loads, destinations and distance. You can appreciate these 3D models more if you know some of their features, functions and a little bit of their history. Many individuals are impressed about the excellent craftsmanship of the C-17 3d model because this model looks fantastic and real. You can easily distinguish the angles and parts allowing you experience as if you are looking to the real aircraft.
It cannot be denied that 3D models including the C-17 3d model are useful in many ways. These models provide key benefits to different industries. Some of the top benefits of 3D models include interactive analysis, simplicity, integration, automation and many more. Before one can come up with the best three dimensional models, effective planning system is required. The design process must be highly efficient so that you will come up with amazing and realistic models. For artists and designers of C-17 3d model, giving justice to real model is something that really matters.

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Shell scripts sometimes get overly complicated and we need lot of configurations stored in file instead of setting them in ten different files which not to mention is error prone. A simple technique would be to write all the configurations in a properties file and read it in all the scripts.
Create the variables file
For example we have all these configurations we need to set
If we wish to do this in all scripts we will have to write each of these variables in all the scripts and change in one of these variables meaning changing all the scripts. So we could read this file in a script and execute that script in every shell script.
Executing and setting the variables
while IFS='=' read -r key value
key=$(echo $key | tr '.' '_')
done < config
Assuming that the config information is stored in
Now we could just call this piece of code, or a script that contains this code every time we need these variables.
What it does is, it reads the file line by line and splits the line at
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IFS='='?) and assigns the values to
Next bash variables can not contain a period. So we replace all the periods with underscores.
After that we simple set the values using the eval statement.
Done! You have all your variables stored!
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Rivaroxaban: an oral, factor Xa inhibitor
Rivaroxaban is an oral, direct factor Xa inhibitor that is approved in several countries for the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) after orthopedic surgery. It is currently being evaluated by the FDA for this indication. Based on the findings of the EINSTEIN study, it appears the drug is also effective for the treatment of acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT). EINSTEIN consists of three randomized trials of rivaroxaban, one for the treatment of acute DVT, one for treatment of acute pulmonary embolism, and one for continued, long-term treatment in patients who have received treatment for acute DVT or pulmonary emboli. The results of the first and third wings of the study were recently reported in the New England Journal of Medicine.
In the DVT treatment arm, 3449 patients with acute DVT were randomized to rivaroxaban (50 mg twice daily for 3 weeks, followed by 20 mg once daily) or subcutaneous enoxaparin followed by a vitamin K antagonist (either warfarin or acenocoumarol) for 3, 6, or 12 months. In the continued treatment wing of the study, patients were randomized in a double-blind fashion to rivaroxaban 20 mg once daily or placebo for additional 6 or 12 months after completion of 6-12 months of treatment for VTE. The primary outcome for both studies was recurrent DVT. For the treatment of acute DVT, rivaroxaban was non-inferior to enoxaparin-vitamin K antagonist (hazard ratio [HR], 0.68; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.44-1.04; P < 0.001). In the continued treatment study, rivaroxaban had superior efficacy compared to placebo (8 events [1.3%] vs 42 events [7.1%] with placebo; HR 0.18; 95% CI, 0.09-0.39; P < 0.001). There were four patients in the rivaroxaban group with non-fatal major bleeding vs none in the placebo group. The EINSTEIN authors concluded that "Rivaroxaban offers a simple, single-drug approach to the short-term and continued treatment of venous thrombosis that may improve the benefit-to-risk profile of anticoagulation" (N Engl J Med 2010;363:2499-2510).
Rivaroxaban is also being evaluated for the prevention of stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation based on the ROCKET AF study, which was presented at the American Heart Association meetings in November 2010. If approved, it will join the recently approved direct thrombin inhibitor dabigatran (Pradaxa®) for this indication. Both drugs have the advantage over warfarin of not requiring ongoing lab monitoring.

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The Treasury Department will likely collect around $4.9 trillion from income and payroll taxes in 2014. That’s a huge jump from the $5.4 billion collected in 1920 and the $43 billion in 1945.
You probably circle April 15, the yearly filing day, to remember about taxes. It’s funny though because most people probably do not circle today, October 4: the actual birthday for the federal income tax. Today also happens to be its 100th birthday!
The 100th birthday celebration comes with a little caveat. Historians will often argue about the true origin of this particular tax, since taxes go back to the very creation of our country.
From 1791-1802, the government’s main tax revenue came from taxing liquor, sugar, property, and tobacco. To pay off the costs of the War of 1812, Congress created a tax on gold, silverware, jewelry, and watches. However in 1817, Congress removed all taxes and solely relied on imported goods’ tariffs for revenue.
Many historians will point to 1862 as the original birthday of the income tax. In order to fund the Civil War, Congress enacted the first income tax, and at this time, “anyone making between $300 to $10,000 a year paid a rate of 3 percent.” With the creation of this income tax, the Internal Revenue Service was also born.
However, In February 1913, the country adopted the 16th Amendment, and this gave Congress the legal right to enforce an income tax. On the evening of October 3 of the same year, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Revenue Act of 1913, which allowed for the collection of a federal income tax. This collection was to begin the next day: October 4.
Today, most people do not have a friendly view on taxes but Ajay Mehrotra, a history professor at Indiana University, points out that this was not always the case.
“Taxes in the post-World War II era were very high at a 70 to 80 percent rate in some cases, and people were more or less willing to pay them. But our overall prosperity started to decline in the 1960s and ’70s, and people wanted to start paying less in taxes,” he said.
Professor Mehrotra notes that people are not as supportive of the government as they used to be because the economy has significantly transformed, and there has been a loss of faith in the public sector over the years due to Watergate and the Vietnam War to name a few instances.
Courtesy of TurboTax, here is an infographic with a more detailed history of taxes and in particular, the federal income tax.
The tax system has changed considerably since its inception, but we will highlight some of the most important changes. In 1943, the withholding tax on wages was introduced for the first time. 1981 marked the year that Congress passed the largest tax cut in American history, $750 billion in cuts over six years.
Considered the biggest tax reform since the creation of the 16th amendment, the Tax Reform Act of 1986 allowed for the top tax rate on individual income to be lowered from 50 percent to 28 percent.
Furthermore, President George W. Bush signed several tax cuts in 2001: the third-largest tax cut since World War II.
The current president has also restored the full amount of the payroll tax (6.3 percent), and to help fund the Affordable Care Act, he has raised the rates on capital gains. Similarly, he has created a 3.8 percent surtax for single people who have incomes of $200,000 or more.
Leading up to the government shutdown, many have called for continued reform to the tax system. Some suggest that we create a flat tax or end some tax deductions. The thinking behind these two measures is that it would reduce the complexity and burden of the current system with a fair tax.
“We need taxation for progressive spending, but one thing that would be helpful is if we stopped trying to run every social policy through the IRS,” Professor Ahotra added.
A constant theme through the evolution of the tax system is that everyone has a special interest they want to protect, and this will be the primary reason tax reform will not be easy.
- How Might ObamaCare Affect Your 2013 Year Taxes? (innovativepay.wordpress.com)
- IRS at 100: How income taxation built the middle class (blogs.reuters.com)
- Federal Income Tax: 100 Years Today (cato.org)
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Table Tennis star from India was clicked with a friend on Thursday and they both looked super cute in the pictures that were posted on Instagram.
Many fans are posting heart reacts on Manika Batra's photos as they feel he is her boyfriend. But Manika has not confirmed anything so far. His name is Prakhar Shukla and by profession, he is an actor.
Manika rocked the new look, wearing a white crop top with a pair of black pants along with a white cap.
Manika Batra here is wearing a lovely black top with a pair of jeans and needless to say she is looking effortlessly hot in this photo.
Manika Batra loves to travel and her Instagram is filled with snaps from different countries she visits for her Table Tennis matches.


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ARTIST: THE OBGMS
TITLE: THE ENDS
WORDS: CHRISTOPHER PRENNAT
It’s almost Halloween, which means that scary things and death are on the brain. Why not spook up the holidays with the appropriate sounding adrenaline-pumping spine-chilling album The Ends by The OBGMs?
Coming from the same area of Toronto, Ontario, Canada as heavy-hitters PUP and Fucked Up, punk trio The OBGMs (which stands for The oOoh Baby Gimme Mores) are able to stand out from the crowd with their aggressive genre-fusing sound that rattles your bones. On their second outing The Ends, death is everywhere in the world of The OBGMs, and they’re fighting to survive in this hellish landscape.
The Ends has the band brining in different tones to mesh with their style, something that vocalist/guitarist Densil McFarlane speaks of proudly. “I feel this is the one of the most important cross-genre albums this century,” McFarlane said. “We are Nirvana, we are The Beatles, and The Stones. We are really changing the dimensions of which the game is played like the Steph Curry of this rock shit.” This cross-genre album produced by Grammy and Juno award winner Dave Schiffman (Down To Earth Approach, PUP, The Strumbellas) goes into parts unknown, tackling metal and even jungle vibes. And in the end, it’s a glorious hodgepodge of music that Schiffman captures perfectly.
“DEATH WON’T SLOW THEM DOWN.”
Clocking in around 24 minutes, The Ends is a punk album that takes you to hell and back, and keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time. None of the ten songs sound exactly the same, so each listen is a fresh breath of air. It’s quite amazing to see a band like The OBGMs make each song have this edge in each song without slowing down. If there’s one punk album to hear throughout 2020, The Ends is that one.
Opening number “Outsah” kicks the record off with heavy distortion and African drums that fuel the track’s intensity. And this intensity is what keeps The OBGMs from being labeled as another punk band. The same energy is carried throughout the record, with the African drums returning with a vengeance to end the next song “Cash” with such fury. “All My Friends” radiates huge PUP energy, being one the best dancey-like tracks off the record. “To Death” contrasts with the rest of the album, mellowing itself out while still having a hard buzz to it.
“This aggressive nature in the hooks and lyrics brings a cleansing sense of intensity.”
While these songs may make you feel good, it’s not a happy record. Death is scattered throughout, wanting to die but fighting to survive. This aggressive nature in the hooks and lyrics brings a cleansing sense of intensity. It’s a record that hits all the right notes.
Overall, The OBGMs perfectly craft a masterpiece that should be circulated throughout the punk scene. While sticking to some of the same stylish tropes, they made a record that allows them to go toe-to-toe with sone of the bigger names in the scene. Death won’t slow them down.


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None of this is yours. This flash of insight came to me this past Sunday as I was contemplating giving money away. While this insight was spawned by the thought of money, it actually applies to everything in my outer life—material possessions and relationships of all kinds. I was born with nothing, and will leave this world at some point with nothing. Everything and everyone that I “have” for any amount of time in this life is, in essence, gifted to me with which and with whom to create something of meaning and value, to serve, and to enjoy the journey along the way. While I’ve known this truth intellectually for some time, it didn’t really begin to sink in until I got this direct and succinct message from my inner wisdom. And I thought: If nothing in this life ultimately belongs to me, why would I ever worry about losing what isn’t mine to have and to hold in the first place?
As I contemplate this flash of insight, it’s actually rather freeing to realize that nothing is mine. I’ve always believed in the timely manifestation of the right people and circumstances in my life. In that regard, the universe has yet to let me down. Being reminded that I don’t ultimately own anything simply takes my appreciation for the magical mystery of life to a deeper level. More specifically, I can simply relax into the knowing that there’s nothing for me to try to amass or protect from loss. As such, I’m free to focus on truly enjoying who and what flows into my life without expending extra energy in worrying about how to get them or, more importantly, how to hang onto them. My part in the grand scheme of life is quite simply to love and cherish these gifts bestowed upon me for however long they are meant to be with me.
Not your money
Applying this perspective to tap into the financial abundance of the universe, money flows into my life to support my service of others. At the same time, money also provides me with the means to create the joyful life my spirit took on this human body to experience. I don’t follow the school of thought that a caring heart must be a pauper. On the contrary, it’s everyone’s birthright to enjoy true prosperity in this life. This perspective fundamentally challenges the way I was raised to view money. Money was a scarce resource, and there couldn’t ever be enough money saved. As a child, I rarely spent what little allowance I got, but would instead save the vast majority of it. It came from a deeply ingrained learned fear that there would never be enough to keep me safe.
For many years, that bottomless fear fed a tenacious consciousness of lack. In turn, this pervasive energy of lack led to a whole lot of hard work that I still didn’t feel could generate enough financial—and ultimately psychological—security, no matter what the objective signs of my life might suggest otherwise. Money concerns are never really about money anyway. Eventually, I got tired of living with a perpetual underlying worry of not having enough, and spent years working on updating my money beliefs and cultivating a prosperity consciousness. However, I have to admit this: Until I started to internalize that not a single penny passing through my hands is ever truly mine, I didn’t know what being free from the shackles of needing financial security could feel like.
Money aside, this flash of insight about non-possession applies to relationships of all kinds as well. It’s a reminder to be mindful of forming expectations of and attachments to people. No matter how long they are meant to walk with me, everyone shows up on my path bearing a gift of some sort—and vice versa. With experience as a guide, each person has something to teach me, or there’s something we’re meant to co-create together. When the purpose for our paths crossing has been served, I can bless and send them off with love and gratitude, just like I’ve written in previous related posts about lessons learned from past significant relationships (Walking Each Other Home and Never the Same Again).
Seeing relationships in this light doesn’t mean that marriage and other long-term partnerships are off the table, nor are all attachments necessarily bad. After all, what are human relationships without emotional attachment? Rather, knowing that we don’t possess anyone or their regard for us is a reminder to form healthy attachments—no matter their lifespan—that are for the sake of expansive co-creation, learning and growing together, while having fun along the way. This is in contrast to needing to hang onto someone to fill a void within or to save us from feeling alone. When we’re attached to expectations that arise out of fear or the need for self-preservation, we box ourselves and our counterparts into a very narrow set of acceptable behavior, which often creates unnecessary suffering for all involved. Fear-based expectations could also trigger various unhealthy relationship patterns and lead to preemptive action that, again, creates pain for ourselves and our counterparts that could be avoided.
To explain the last point above, let me borrow an example from pop culture. In the movie, “Fools Rush In,” Isabelle was convinced that her husband, Alex, wasn’t truly committed to her, and that it’d only be a matter of time before he’d leave her. Because she didn’t believe she could handle being left, she preemptively left him to avoid what she feared was imminent. In doing so, however, she was no better off, and reeled in pain anyway, while her husband suffered at the same time. That’s an example of how an unhealthy attachment with fear-based expectations produces excruciating suffering that’s unnecessary. Perhaps you know someone who has experienced similar pain as either Isabelle or Alex, that it isn’t just Hollywood fabrication to tug at our heartstrings. I know, because I was Isabelle in my younger days.
Don’t get me wrong, healthy attachments aren’t free of pain. When any significant human relationship faces challenges or ends for any reason, it’d hurt. If someone we love and care about in any capacity doesn’t get along with us or is no longer with us, it’d be natural to feel pain. Whether or not they were ever ours to have and to hold is beside the point. However, if the attachment is healthy, we won’t feel that we’re damaged or rendered less of a person without the relationship. If the attachment is non-possessive, we’re always whole and complete in ourselves through any hurt or grief associated with the relationship.
Not having = Nothing to lose
I hope you’re able to see why I believe it’s liberating to let the knowing sink in that nothing and no one truly belongs to us in this life. To not have means there’s nothing to lose. The more we remember that nothing and no one is ours to possess—and could literally be gone in a flash—the more we can be mindful of not taking for granted anything or anyone that/who graces our lives for any reason, for any duration of time. I’m still letting this all sink in, and I’m sure I’ll forget now and again. Nevertheless, I’m committed to remembering as often as I can. Care to join me?
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April 24, 2006
DOUGLAS L. GUYNN ADDRESSES FREDERICK-WINCHESTER CONSOLIDATION PUBLIC SCHOOL SUBCOMMITTEE ON APRIL 21, 2006
Douglas L. Guynn made a presentation about the legal ramifications of county-city consolidation to the Frederick-Winchester Consolidation Public School Subcommittee on April 21. A fundamental question addressed was whether or not public education would best be served by consolidating the school districts. By offering a variety of frameworks for consolidation, Mr. Guynn provided the subcommittee members with a greater understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the numerous consolidation options.
Mr. Guynn shared with the subcommittee members the types of challenges that could be faced in the process of city-county consolidation. A decision to consolidate would affect school-related factors such as how many board members would be included in the new school board, how the county and city would be represented and how the board members would be selected. In an article published by The Winchester Star, one member stated that Mr. Guynn's presentation stressed "a new level of depth and complexity" to their decision of whether or not to pursue consolidation. For more information, see
January 12, 2006
DOUGLAS L. GUYNN TO PRESENT TO UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL-UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP ON FEBRUARY 7, 2006
Douglas L. Guynn has accepted an invitation to present to the administrative leadership of more than 25 school divisions on the topic of "The Limits of Governing Body Authority Over Education Decisions." The topic is especially timely as some school boards and their management teams encounter initiatives by governing bodies - boards of supervisors and city councils - to consolidate various functions and offices of the school division into the locality's operations. Mr. Guynn is a veteran lawyer on state and national education law issues and served as primary author of the Virginia School Board Association's several editions of its budget legal manual for school board members. He also brings to the presentation his balanced and informed experience and perspective in actually representing a Virginia locality's governing body. For more information, contact may be made to Dr. Andrew Stamp with the University of Virginia's Curry School of Education via http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/centers/partnership.
November 6, 2005
G. RODNEY YOUNG, II, PRESENTS AT JMU SCHOOL VIOLENCE CONFERENCE
Rodney Young presented a session on "The Legal Response to School Safety Concerns: Too Much or Not Enough?" at James Madison University's School Violence: A Safe Schools Initiative Conference on November 5. The purpose of this conference was to address the complex issues associated with school violence and to generate ways in which educators and other professionals related to education can ensure our schools are safe for all children.
Presented to school administrators, classroom teachers, professors, as well as graduate and undergraduate students, Mr. Young addressed the increased safety challenges currently faced by schools. Many of those challenges are evolutionary and are a reflection of safety and security threats confronted by today's society at large. The legal response to the increasingly broad and serious safety concerns of schools will be discussed. For more information, see http://coe.jmu.edu/esc/schv/index.shtml.
October 20, 2005
TWO EDUCATION LAW GROUP ATTORNEYS SELECTED TO SPEAK AT VIRGINIA EDUCATION LAW CONFERENCE
Two attorneys of The Education Law Group of Timberlake Smith Thomas & Moses, PC have been selected to present seminars at the 4th Annual Virginia Education Law Conference sponsored by the Commonwealth Educational Policy Institute, School of Education, Virginia Commonwealth University.
This year, the nationally-recognized conference has attracted presenters representing 20 states, offering seminars and workshops that address current educational legal issues. The conference will be held in Charlottesville, March 27-29. The Education Law Group’s session description is listed below.
Douglas L. Guynn and Mandi M. Smith will co-present When Schools 'Get' Religion. Establishment Clause issues continue to be resurrected in the public schools and in litigation. Three decisions by parents and students – whether to pledge allegiance, whether to instruct students on evolution, creationism or "intelligent design," and whether to use release time for religious instruction – illustrate that God just won't go away from the public school arena without a choice – and that there are choices to be made by school districts. Educational leaders will continue to be embroiled in extremely controversial, emotional and politically sensitive debates when the issue of religion in public schools is a perennial topic. Drawing on the holdings of several recent federal court cases and the experiences of school divisions recently involved in the controversy, this session will provide legal and pragmatic guidance to help education leaders attempt to inform and bridge what can be a deep community divide.
For more information about the conference, see www.cepionline.org.
June 10, 2005
G. RODNEY YOUNG, II, ELECTED CHAIR OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION COUNCIL OF SCHOOL ATTORNEYS (COSA)
Rodney Young has been elected Chair of the Virginia School Boards Association Council of School Attorneys (COSA). The Council works to improve legal representation to Virginia’s public schools and to assist school board members and public school administrators manage legal risks. The council serves as a clearinghouse for its members and encourages the ongoing professional development of school attorneys and VSBA members by providing continuing education tailored to member needs. COSA is affiliated with the National School Boards Association’s Council of School Attorneys.
Rodney Young chairs The Education Law Group of Timberlake Smith Thomas & Moses, PC and serves as general and special counsel to school boards throughout Virginia. He is a frequent lecturer at regional and state conferences on school law. He received his B.A. from Clemson University, and his law degree from the College of William and Mary.
May 3, 2005
DOUGLAS L. GUYNN ELECTED TO THE FELLOWS OF THE AMERICAN BAR FOUNDATION
Attorney Douglas L. Guynn has been elected to The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation. The Fellows is an honorary organization of attorneys, judges, and law professors whose professional, public, and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the welfare of their communities and to the highest principles of the legal profession. Established in 1955, The Fellows encourage and support the research work of the American Bar Foundation concerning the law, the administration of justice, the legal profession, and improvement of the legal system. Lawyers are nominated and elected by colleagues from the American Bar Association membership with the number of Fellows limited to one-third of one percent of the lawyers in each state.
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An unabridged downloadable audio edition of the new memoir by Coleen Nolan.
Coleen's first memoir was embraced by the nation, inspired by how she coped with personal hardships and charmed by her honesty and humour. Her life since has been splashed across the tabloids: Her sensational departure from Loose Women, the difficulties in her marriage, the famous feud between the Nolan sisters and the tragic death of her sister Bernie.
In her new book, Coleen reveals the truth behind the headlines, sharing her most intimate fears and hopes for the future. A true survivor, her warmth and candour will appeal to fans old and new.
©2014 Penguin Books Limited (P)2014 Penguin Books Limited
I enjoyed hearing about The Nolans as I remember them from the seventies when I lived in England.
Coleen is a very good narrator and her story came very much to life in her narration.
CN let's the reader get very close to her most personal thoughts but she does it in such a way that you do not feel like an intruder in her life.
The book had no slow parts which made it an interesting and very good listen.
I enjoyed getting updated on the Nolans. I did not know that Bernie had become an actress in the police series that my father likes to watch.
It was very touching to hear about the will power Bernie possessed and the planning of her own funeral gave me a flashback to when my brother died last year. A book that touched my heart.
Probably not. Nothing much to recommend neither good nor bad simply ok.
Not possible with an autobiography!
Nothing Coleen was fine.
An inoffensive listen.
Coleen Nolan has opened her heart in this book & you can feel her emotion as she talks about life's obstacles, especially her lovely sister Bernie's death & her marriage problems with Shane & Ray. She's currently on Celebrity Big Brother & it made me want to know more about her
I really enjoyed this audio book - finished it in 2 days!
Beautifully written and read by Colleen. Warning! You may need a box of tissues!
Colleen's honest heartfelt retelling of the problems of a normal family played out in full view of the public. I chuckled and had a tear in my eye, very warm.
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Hi there! I have a beautiful Winter Scene card that I created for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® on their blog today. I bet you never thought you could create a Winter Scene Card using adhesives, huh? Well, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® makes some fabulous foam shapes, too, as you’ll see in my card below.
Aren’t those trees and snowflakes cute?
The versatility of the 3D Foam line of products from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® is what makes them so popular. The shapes can be used with foil, glitter, and can also be heat embossed!! No kidding.
This sweet Winter scene was created using foil and glitter for my 3D Foam shapes, but I also utilized glitter paper and beautiful patterned paper from Lawn Fawn. The fun scalloped rectangle shape behind by scene is a Lawn Fawn die, too.
If my little sticker words can’t be read they are “Winter”, “Frosty”, “Snowflakes”, and “Glisten”. For more information and more photos, please check out the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® blog post for today.
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Hey! It’s the last #TexturalTuesdays post in the CLASSroom for Ellen Hutson before Christmas and All That Glitters is the card I made today. :)
Today’s card features some beautiful glitter from Elizabeth Craft Designs, Distress Glitter, and Glitter Tape to make a “present”. Super easy and super fun!
Most people tend to think of using glitter as messy. Using glitter in this way leaves it feeling almost velvety smooth with almost no fallout. And so incredibly shiny!
The full tutorial for this All That Glitters card is on the CLASSroom blog, so I encourage you to check it out for further photos, steps, and ideas.
The stamp set that I have used is an exclusive to Ellen Hutson.com and is part of the Holiday 2016 Release. It is called Season to Sparkle and it was designed by über talented Julie Ebersole. If you are interested in any of the products that I used to make today’s card I always try to list them below. (They are affiliate links and I will make a small commission from each purchase that you make through me — thank you. ♥ )
So many things to wrap up before Christmas gets here…oops! Bad pun! But I hope that you enjoy today’s card and will head over and check out the full post to really see how I made the card today.
Thank you as always for taking the time to stop by. xo


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Hiking through the northern California woods in the course of doing his
job, Mourad Gabriel frequently encounters angry men who are unhappy to see him.
They’re marijuana growers, illegally using federal and tribal lands in remote,
hard-to-reach locations. And their reactions to seeing him may range from
yelling at him to brandishing their pistols or Kalashnikov rifles and posting
his home address on a cannabis blog–along with the ominous observation that
“snitches end up in ditches.”
Gabriel isn’t with the Drug Enforcement Administration or
any other law enforcement agency. He’s a wildlife disease ecologist nearing the
completion of his doctorate at the University
of California, Davis, who has spent a decade studying
fishers–furry, elegant predators the size of large house cats. Fishers once
roamed our northwestern forests in abundance, but their numbers have dwindled
dramatically in the region. Now Gabriel, 38, believes he has unlocked the
mystery as to what’s keeping this species from bouncing back. And his discovery,
alas, is what has outlaw pot growers reaching for their guns (or computer
“I’m not focused on the pot plants,” Gabriel says. “What
makes my blood boil is the environmental damage being done on public land.”
Hit hard by fur trapping and the logging of the forests they
favor, fishers had all but vanished from their historic range by the early 20th
century. Gabriel describes them as an “umbrella species,” meaning that they
tend to be good indicators of their ecosystem’s overall health. By studying the
remaining fishers closely, biologists can get a sense of how other members of
their ecosystem are faring.
In 2004 Gabriel was engaged in a study of predators on land
owned by the Hoopa tribe in northern California’s
Humboldt County. To his surprise, the fisher
population on the reservation had declined precipitously in the years since a
survey was made in the 1990s. Gabriel knew that fishers need mature forest to
survive: they rest and raise their young inside the cavities found in the trunks
of very old trees. The reservation still boasted plenty of ancient oaks,
chinquapins, and Douglas firs. Why, he
wondered, weren’t more fishers living there?
“Some of the fishers we were radio-tracking had died of
rodenticide poisoning,” Gabriel recalls. “I couldn’t imagine how that had
happened, since fishers live far from cities or farm fields.” He made the
connection to industrial-scale marijuana farms after some members of the Hoopa
tribal police showed him photos of grow sites they had dismantled after raids.
Pesticide containers were scattered across the landscape, their poison baits
marked with countless scratches made by the gnawing teeth of mice and rats. The
pot growers, it soon became clear, were spreading large amounts of rodenticide
around their plants to protect them from tiny pests. The rodents were living
for several days after eating the poison–just long enough to be preyed on by
Gabriel began to document the stunning quantities of
rodenticide that were peppering the 144 square miles of the Hoopa reservation.
On one grow site near the reservation, 90 pounds were discovered. He calculates
that 10.5 pounds (the amount he found at one of the first sites he studied) is
enough to kill 12,542 deer mice or 1,792 wood rats–and anywhere from 5 to 28
fishers. Over the next eight years, on both Hoopa and national forest land, the
rodenticide-linked casualties kept piling up.
In addition to legal pesticides that are already in wide
use, significant amounts of banned pesticides, including DDT and carbofuran,
have been found at abandoned sites. Gabriel has also seen signs of illegal
clearcutting and stream diversion. “No law seems to sway these individuals,” he
His research has led him to conclude that the same
rodenticides killing fishers pose a grave threat all the way up the forest food
chain. If the problem is left unaddressed, he says, the result could be a
biologically devastated forest–one where no fisher or bobcat hunts and no bird
sings. As he continues with his research, he has also begun collaborating with
a group that works to clean up contamination at dismantled grow sites.
“The rogue pot industry is a human problem,” he says. “And
we’re going to need a human solution.”
Sharon Levy spent a decade working as a field
biologist in the woods of Northern California
before taking up science writing full time. This story was originally published
in the Winter 2012/2013 issue of OnEarth.

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Joel Alter aka Jor-el
Given his releases on some of techno music‘s most prominent labels, many will already be familiar with Monoloc. He released his first string of releases in 2008 and 2009. Having become friends with Chris Liebing‘s CLR crew, he went on to release several EPs and his debut LP on the label, quickly rising to acclaim through his brooding, sophisticated blend of house and techno. Further releases came quickly: having relocated to Berlin in 2014, he captured the attention of Dixon and Âme who signed him to Innervisions. Since then, he‘s continued to build his impressive discography, sharing music through Hotflush before dropping a poignant, leftfield LP on Rødhåd‘s Dystopian in 2016. More recently, he contributed a track to Tale of Us‘ Afterlife compilation.
Joel Alter aka Jor-El from True Rotary Recordings and Iceland's Ohm play support in Black Box.
Concealed Sounds return to Red Box with Martinez who invited Majkel and Martin Kling from Stockholm's infamous mmmmm parties.
Free Tuborg Gold will be handed out from the bars before midnight so please come early for a proper start to a quality night.


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Explore the key differences between autoflowering vs. photoperiod cannabis strains, their growth patterns, yields, and cultivation tips at SeedsHereNow.com.
Proper cannabis plant care is essential for ensuring healthy growth and maximizing yield. Whether you are a seasoned grower or a newcomer to the world of cannabis cultivation, these cannabis plant care tips can help you optimize the health and quality of your buds.
In this article, we will provide expert advice on cannabis plant maintenance, including best practices for growing and maintaining healthy plants. We will cover the fundamental needs of cannabis plants and discuss the importance of choosing high-quality seeds from reputable sources like SeedsHereNow.com. Additionally, we will provide essential tips for germinating seeds, optimizing growing conditions, and providing the necessary nutrients and watering techniques for ensuring healthy plant growth.
- Proper cannabis plant care is essential for maximizing yield and ensuring healthy growth.
- Choosing high-quality seeds from reputable sources is crucial for successful cultivation.
- Germinating seeds successfully requires proper technique and attention to detail.
- Optimizing growing conditions, providing proper nutrients, and using appropriate watering techniques are all essential for healthy plant growth.
Understanding the Cannabis Plant’s Basic Needs
Proper cannabis plant care requires a deep understanding of the plant’s fundamental needs.
|Cannabis plants require intense light to grow properly. For indoor cultivation, high-intensity discharge (HID) lights are recommended, while outdoor plants should be placed in direct sunlight for at least six hours per day.
|Water is crucial for cannabis plants to absorb nutrients and grow. However, overwatering can lead to root rot, so it’s important to find the right balance.
|Cannabis plants require a balance of macronutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) and micronutrients (such as calcium and magnesium) at different stages of growth.
|The ideal temperature range for cannabis plants is between 70-85°F (21-29°C) during the day and 58-70°F (14-21°C) at night. Temperatures outside of this range can affect plant growth and yield.
Failure to provide the proper conditions for each of these fundamental needs can lead to stunted growth, low yield, and even the death of the plants. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the role of each factor and how to optimize them for healthy plant growth.
Choosing the Right Cannabis Seeds
Choosing the right cannabis seeds is crucial for the successful cultivation of healthy plants. At Seeds Here Now, we pride ourselves on being the best US seed bank for high-quality cannabis seeds. Here are some tips to consider when selecting seeds for your cannabis garden:
|Know your needs and preferences
|Consider factors such as strain type, potency, and flavor profile to choose seeds that align with your cannabis preferences and usage goals.
|Location and climate
|Choosing seeds that are suited to your local climate and environment can help ensure successful cultivation. Consider whether you will be growing your plants indoors or outdoors and choose seeds accordingly.
|High-quality seeds from reputable sources like SHN have rigorous quality control measures in place to ensure genetic stability and consistent, reliable performance.
|Reviews and ratings
|Check reviews and ratings of different strains and seed banks to get a better sense of the quality, potency, and performance of different seeds.
Keep these tips in mind when choosing cannabis seeds and you’ll be well on your way to successful cannabis cultivation.
Germinating the Cannabis Seeds
Germinating cannabis seeds is a crucial step in successful cultivation. Ensuring that your seeds sprout is essential to healthy plant growth. There are various methods for germinating cannabis seeds, including paper towel, water, and soil germination. In this section, we will provide step-by-step instructions and essential tips for successful germination.
Paper Towel Germination
This method involves placing your seeds between two layers of moistened paper towels, then enclosing them in a plastic bag or container. Follow these steps for paper towel germination:
|Dampen two paper towels with distilled water.
|Place one paper towel on a plate or tray.
|Place your seeds on the paper towel, spacing them out evenly.
|Cover the seeds with the second paper towel.
|Place the plate or tray in a plastic bag or container to create a humid environment.
|Store the bag or container in a warm, dark place.
|Check the seeds daily, and add moisture as needed to keep the paper towels damp.
|Once the seeds have sprouted, transfer them carefully to your growing medium.
This method involves placing your seeds directly in water to encourage germination. Follow these steps for water germination:
- Fill a glass with distilled water.
- Drop your seeds into the water.
- Place the glass in a warm, dark place.
- Change the water every day to keep it fresh and oxygenated.
- Once the seeds have sprouted, transfer them carefully to your growing medium.
This method involves planting your seeds directly in the growing medium to encourage germination. Follow these steps for soil germination:
- Fill a small container with fresh, sterile soil.
- Moisturize the soil until it is damp, but not saturated.
- Create a small hole in the soil, about a quarter-inch deep.
- Place your seed in the hole, and cover it with soil.
- Place the container in a warm, dark place, and keep the soil moist.
- Once the seeds have sprouted, transfer them carefully to their final growing medium.
No matter which method you choose, remember to handle your seeds carefully during the germination process to avoid damaging them. By following these essential tips, you can ensure that your cannabis seeds sprout successfully and start your plants off on the right foot.
Providing the Ideal Growing Environment
Creating the ideal growing environment for cannabis plants is crucial for their healthy growth. Factors like lighting, air circulation, humidity, and pH levels can significantly impact plant growth and yield.
When it comes to lighting, cannabis plants require a specific light spectrum and intensity for different growth stages. Vegetative plants need higher levels of blue light, while flowering plants require more red light. It’s essential to provide the right light intensity and duration to prevent stretching or burning of the plants.
Air circulation is also crucial for healthy cannabis growth. Adequate air movement helps prevent mold and mildew growth, and it strengthens the plant stems. Fans and air filters can help improve air circulation and reduce pests and diseases.
Humidity levels in the growing area must be monitored and maintained between 40-60%. High humidity can lead to mold and mildew growth, while low humidity can cause dehydration in the plants. A hygrometer can be used to monitor humidity levels and adjust them accordingly.
pH levels in the soil or hydroponic system can significantly impact cannabis plant growth and nutrient uptake. Ideally, pH levels should be between 6.0-7.0 for soil and 5.5-6.5 for hydroponic systems. pH levels can be adjusted using specific products available in the market.
Following these expert tips can help optimize the environment for cannabis plants, leading to healthy growth and maximum yield.
Nutrients and Feeding Schedule
Providing the proper nutrients is essential for growing healthy and productive cannabis plants. The three primary nutrients that cannabis plants need in the highest concentrations are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). However, cannabis plants require several other nutrients, including calcium and magnesium, to grow properly.
During the vegetative phase, cannabis plants require more nitrogen to promote foliage growth, whereas, during the flowering phase, they require more phosphorus and potassium to promote bud development. It’s crucial to follow a feeding schedule that provides the plants with the right nutrients at the right time.
|Stage of Growth
|High nitrogen, moderate phosphorus, high potassium
|High nitrogen, moderate phosphorus, moderate potassium
|Low nitrogen, high phosphorus, high potassium
When choosing a nutrient formula, it’s important to find one specifically designed for cannabis plants. Avoid overfeeding, which can lead to nutrient burn and other problems. pH levels also play a critical role in proper nutrient absorption. A pH meter or strips can ensure that the pH levels are between 6.0 and 7.0 for soil, and 5.5 and 6.5 for hydroponic systems.
Watering Techniques for Cannabis Plants
Water is a vital element for the healthy growth of cannabis plants. However, too much or too little water can have adverse effects on their growth and yield. To ensure the proper hydration of your cannabis plants, follow these essential watering techniques.
Know When to Water
Before watering your cannabis plants, check the soil’s moisture level by inserting your finger into the soil up to the first knuckle. If it feels dry, it’s time to water. If the soil is damp, wait for a day or two before checking again. Overwatering your cannabis plants can lead to root rot, while underwatering can result in stunted growth and yield.
Use the Right Watering Technique
The ideal watering technique for cannabis plants is the bottom-up method. Place your pots in a tray filled with an inch of water, allowing the soil to absorb water from the bottom. This prevents overwatering and evenly distributes moisture to the roots. If you need to water from the top, use a watering can or hose with a gentle spray nozzle.
Watch the Temperature
The temperature of the water you use can affect the growth of cannabis plants. Use room temperature water, around 65-70°F (18-21°C). Water that is too cold or too hot can cause stress to the plants.
Don’t Overdo It
Overwatering is one of the most common mistakes made in cannabis cultivation. It can lead to oxygen deprivation in the soil, root rot, and stunted growth or yield. Avoid watering your plants every day and make sure the soil has dried out before watering again.
By following these essential watering techniques, you can maintain the proper hydration levels for your cannabis plants and ensure healthy growth and yield.
Pruning and Training Cannabis Plants
Pruning and training cannabis plants is an essential technique for promoting healthy growth and maximizing yield. These techniques involve removing unwanted or damaged plant material and manipulating the growth of the plant to encourage higher yields.
Step 1: Topping
Topping is the process of removing the top growth of the plant to encourage bushier growth and a higher yield. To top a plant, snip off the top growth just above a set of leaves, leaving two to three nodes below the cut. This will encourage the plant to grow more branches, ultimately leading to higher yields.
Step 2: Lollipopping
Lollipopping involves removing the lower branches and leaves of the plant to focus growth on the upper portion of the plant where the highest yields occur. To lollipop a plant, remove the lower branches and leaves up to the first set of nodes near the top of the plant.
Step 3: Low-Stress Training
Low-stress training (LST) is a technique for manipulating the growth of the plant without causing damage. This involves bending and tying down the branches to expose more of the plant to light, which promotes larger yields. To perform LST, gently bend the branches and tie them down to stakes or other supports.
Overall, pruning and training cannabis plants requires a careful balance between removing unwanted growth and promoting healthy growth. By following these techniques, you can ensure a higher yield and healthier plants.
Pest and Disease Prevention and Control
Pest and disease control are essential for ensuring the health of your cannabis plants. Prevention is the best approach, and it starts with maintaining a clean and healthy grow environment. A healthy plant is less susceptible to pest infestations and disease. Here are some expert tips on preventing and controlling pests and diseases:
Prevention is the best approach to pest and disease control. Keep your grow environment clean and tidy, and regularly inspect your plants for signs of pests or disease. Here are some essential tips for preventing pest and disease infestations:
- Quarantine new plants before introducing them to your grow room to prevent infestations.
- Keep your grow room clean and free of debris.
- Use sterile soil and hydroponic systems to prevent the introduction of pests and diseases.
- Provide proper ventilation to maintain a healthy environment.
- Avoid over-watering your plants, as excess moisture can create a conducive environment for pests and disease.
Early identification of pests and diseases is the key to successful treatment. Regularly inspect your plants for signs of infestation, such as:
- Yellowing or browning of leaves
- Wilted or drooping leaves
- Spots or abnormal growths on leaves or stems
- Insects or webbing on the plant
If you notice any of these signs, take immediate action to prevent the spread of the infestation.
There are several methods for treating pest and disease infestations, including natural remedies and chemical insecticides or fungicides. Here are some effective treatment methods:
- Prune and remove affected leaves or stems to prevent the spread of the infestation.
- Use natural remedies like neem oil or insecticidal soap to control pests.
- Apply chemical insecticides or fungicides as a last resort, following the manufacturer’s instructions carefully.
- Use beneficial insects like ladybugs or predatory mites to control pests naturally.
Pest and disease control is crucial for maximizing yield and ensuring the health of your cannabis plants. Prevention is the best approach, but early identification and treatment are also important. By maintaining a clean and healthy grow environment, regularly inspecting your plants, and taking immediate action when necessary, you can successfully prevent and control pests and diseases in your cannabis garden.
Cannabis Plant Care Tips: Conclusion
Proper cannabis plant care is essential for healthy growth and maximum yield. By understanding the fundamental needs of cannabis plants and providing the ideal growing environment, you can ensure healthy and thriving plants. Choosing high-quality seeds from reliable sources and following proper germination techniques are also crucial for successful cultivation.
Providing balanced nutrition through proper feeding schedules, adequate watering techniques, and pruning and training cannabis plants can promote optimal growth. Additionally, preventing and controlling pests and diseases is vital for maintaining the health of your plants.
Implementing these expert tips and techniques will help you achieve the best results in your cannabis cultivation endeavors and produce high-quality yields. Remember to stay consistent with your efforts and regularly monitor your plants for any signs of stress or issues. With the right care and attention, your cannabis plants can flourish and provide many benefits for years to come.
Q: What is the importance of proper cannabis plant care?
A: Proper cannabis plant care is crucial for ensuring the health and yield of the plants. It allows the plants to grow optimally and reduces the risk of pests, diseases, and other issues.
Q: What are the basic needs of cannabis plants?
A: Cannabis plants require adequate light, water, nutrients, and temperature to thrive. Proper care in these areas is essential for the plants’ overall health and growth.
Q: Where can I find high-quality cannabis seeds?
A: You can find high-quality cannabis seeds from reputable sources like SeedsHereNow.com, which is known as one of the best seed banks in the US. They offer a wide selection of strains suitable for various cultivation preferences.
Q: What are the different methods for germinating cannabis seeds?
A: There are several methods for germinating cannabis seeds, including paper towel germination, water germination, and soil germination. Each method has its own advantages and steps to follow for successful germination.
Q: How can I create the ideal growing environment for cannabis plants?
A: Creating the ideal growing environment involves factors like lighting, air circulation, humidity, and pH levels. Properly optimizing these factors will contribute to healthy plant growth and overall plant health.
Q: What nutrients do cannabis plants require, and how should I provide them?
A: Cannabis plants require a balanced mix of essential nutrients at different stages of growth. Providing these nutrients through a feeding schedule is crucial for their overall health and development.
Q: What are the best watering techniques for cannabis plants?
A: Cannabis plants should be watered appropriately, considering factors like frequency and amount. It’s important to avoid both overwatering and underwatering to prevent issues and promote healthy growth.
Q: How should I prune and train cannabis plants?
A: Pruning and training cannabis plants can promote healthy growth and increase yield. Techniques such as topping, lollipopping, and low-stress training can be used to shape and control plant growth.
Q: How can I prevent and control pests and diseases in cannabis plants?
A: Preventing and controlling pests and diseases in cannabis plants requires proactive measures and prompt treatment. Identifying and treating issues early on can help minimize damage and ensure plant health.
Q: What is the importance of proper cannabis plant care for maximizing yield?
A: Proper cannabis plant care is essential for maximizing yield. By implementing expert advice and tips on plant care, you can optimize the health and growth of your cannabis plants, leading to higher yields.

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What if we could grow food that is delicious, nutrient-dense, indoors anywhere in the world? Caleb Harper, director of the Open Agriculture Initiative at the MIT Media Lab, wants to change the food system by connecting growers with technology. Get to know Harper's "food computers" and catch a glimpse of what the future of farming might look like.
We wanted to bring an article about Solar Energy in agriculture because in these times farmers in tropical and developing countries are learning first hand how Climate Change and Global Warming are changing the way we do things in agriculture and other industries. A key component of mitigating Climate Change is Energy. Without practical and reliable sources of energy, the challenges with increasing production and stepping up to processing requirements to create more value-added commodities for markets and the community. Solar [...]
“How Farmers in Developing Countries Can Benefit from Digitized Soil Mapping” by: John Deibel, Freelance Author and Agronomist How Soils are Formed Think of soils as the ‘skin’ of the Earth. Their depth varies from negligible (only a few millimeters) influenced by forces which have moved them such as wind, water, weathering, and human activity; to several meters deep where they exist untouched by these forces. Soils exist in layers, or ‘horizons’, each with their respective importance from the short term management [...]
The world populations is growing by 75 million people each year, and more than 40% of earth’s land has been cleared for farming. Some believe this could spell the inevitability of an agricultural crisis at a global scale. Why? As Agriculture strives to meet the skyrocketing demand for food, it has become vulnerable to claims as being the largest driver of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental destruction. TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of [...]
To understand why there is a "Great Green Wall" project going on, we should mention that on September 25th 2015, the countries of The United Nations adopted a new sustainable development agenda and global agreement on climate change, with set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all. Each goal has specific targets to be achieved over the next 15 years; the Goal #15 is “Life on Land”. First, what is desertification? Desertification is the loss [...]
By Trevor Bullen, BSc Agricultural Engineering, Contributing Author. World Bank indicators show that Sub- Saharan Africa has 1 billion hectares of agricultural land which is approximately 42% of the land in sub-Saharan Africa. Of this, approximately 25% is currently under crop today, the majority of which is on a seasonal basis. The population in the region is some 856 million, a population density of approximately 40 per square kilometer compared to 116 in Europe. The numbers above could suggest that there [...]
Le maïs, le lait, la viande…énergie. Pourrait l’énergie devenir le prochain produit de l’agriculture ..?Juan Aldaz
Dans l'article de cette semaine, nous voulions examiner trois exemples sur la cogénération d'énergie à partir de déchets: un grand supermarché en Angleterre, une ferme de 200 vaches dans le Minnesota, et une maison rurale en Espagne. Cogeneration dans une maison rurale Commençons donc avec la plus grande d'abord, prenons l'exemple d'une chaîne de supermarchés au Royaume-Uni, selon le site de FastCoexist, le supermarché moyen dans ce pays jette près de 2.300 $ USD en nourriture par jour, mais Sainsbury’s tente [...]

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Activities are beginning to pick up at all the government hospitals in Osun State following the suspension of the over 6 months strike by doctors.
The chairman of the association, Isiaka Adekunle, confirmed the suspension of the strike in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Sunday in Osogbo.
The doctors, under the aegis of Osun State Association of Medical and Dental Officers (OSAMDO) said that the decision to suspend the strike was because of the people.
Still in the same vain,Mr. Adekunle said the association took the decision to call off the strike at its Annual General Meeting held on March 30
The doctors had been on strike to protest the non-payment of their salaries and other emoluments for over four months.
Several protests had been held as the doctors tried to press home their demands.
The South West caucus of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) also threatened at a time to embark on systematic solidarity strike across the South-west states.
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) said that it would exploit every means to protect its members against what it described as ‘unjust treatment’ by the Osun State government.