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My grandma Ulya was almost illiterate. Daughter of the poor peasants, she was orphaned at a very early age. She went to live with the distant relatives, who resented the fact that they had to feed an extra mouth, so at the grand old age of 4 little Ulya had to earn her crust by working on the farm. Later she did go to school, but didn't study beyond 4 years of schooling.
My great grandmother (on Mum's side) was more lucky. She was also of the peasants' stock, but as a young teenager she got a job as a kitchen help, and later became a cook in the baron's household. She loved to read, and all her life was interested in books and literature. She passed on her passion of books on to her daughter and granddaughter (my Mum) who in their turn brought me up as a great book lover.
I believe an ability to read is an essential part of being a human.
Tuesdays are days when I volunteer at school. I help young kids to read. I enjoy our one-to-one sessions. Some children are fluent, some are only just starting to read.
Today, on Tuesday December 1, 2015 Grammarly is participating in #GivingTuesday. This day is dedicated to celebrating and encouraging giving around the world.
Grammarly has invited me to join the #GivingTuesday movement by posting the infographic below, to help raise awareness of a truly global problem - illiteracy.
In memory of my grandma and all people like her who didn't or don't have an opportunity to study, I have posted this infographic on my blog.
For my support, Grammarly will donate $10 in my name to one of three literacy-promoting charities of my choice. I have chosen First Book.


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It’s not accurate to assume that toddlers are unaware of the challenges going on in their families, communities, and worlds. While it’s true that they may not understand the details of particular incidents, they absolutely can pick up on the stress reactions of their loved ones. (And the fact that they can’t understand actually makes it WORSE for them – imagine feeling confused and overwhelmed, and nothing being within your control.)
Sudden changes in the family such as a job loss, new baby, move, or death are common triggers, but not the only ones.
Unfortunately, most toddlers don’t yet have the ability to verbalize their distress to us. Instead, their frustration and worry gets communicated through behavior. When you know what signs to watch for, you’ll be better at equipped at recognizing their stress and responding to it effectively.
8 signs of stress in toddlers:
Changes in sleeping and eating habits
Sleeping and eating are often the first things to go awry when a toddler is stressed. If your “good sleeper” is suddenly very wakeful throughout the night or waking up earlier than normal, there’s a chance they may be feeling stressed. If your three-year-old had a reasonable interest in food before and is now refusing to eat anything but grapes, that can also be a sign. Of course, bedtime and eating challenges are complicated and can be affected by a number of things; read on to determine whether other signs also ring a bell for you.
Crying or tantrums more often than usual
Of course, crying and tantrums are typical in toddlerhood, so it’s important to understand what looks “normal” in your specific child, so that you’ll recognize when things are seeming off. You may notice a difference in frequency of tantrums, or the intensity (how long they last), or both.
Being clingy or withdrawn
When children feel anxious or stressed, they’re likely to stick close to their sources of comfort.
Having more potty accidents than usual
Regression can occur long after toilet training has been accomplished, and can arise for multiple reasons. If the stressful situation in your family causes temporary changes to the child’s schedule or home life, this can confuse them. They may get distracted and have a harder time listening to their bodies’ cues. Caregivers feeling stressed themselves may respond to these new accidents with surprise and criticism, causing toddlers to feel ashamed and reluctant to keep trying. In addition, toddlers with new baby siblings may see the coddling and care babies gets from their parents, and desire to have this for themselves.
Falling down a lot, despite usually having decent balance
Once again, clumsiness in this age group is common, so the key is to notice when something looks different in your particular child.
Aggression against others or self
New changes (and the lack of control kids experience with them) can build a growing sense of frustration in young children. Little ones lack the ability to say, “I’m worried,” so their needs for reassurance and support may go unnoticed. When there’s rising tension in their bodies, and something triggers it, they may respond with hitting or kicking.
Sucking fingers or pacifier more than usual
Distressed toddlers are going to lean on familiar strategies for self-soothing in an attempt to cope with their feelings. That may look like clinging to their caregivers (as mentioned above), or it may look like sucking their fingers – even if they’ve previously stopped the habit.
Anxiety at bedtime and/or nightmares
While a previous point touched on kids’ sleep schedules getting messed up, this one is more focused on little ones expressing worries about bedtime, whether it be about the darkness, sleeping alone, or something more specific. While they may not verbalize the fear directly, the anxiety may be evidenced by nighttime clinginess and crying that isn’t seen during the daytime. When I start working with a new family, I always ask whether the kiddo is complaining of nightmares, because it’s such a tell-tale sign that things don’t feel right inside.
Enough about the signs of stress! What can you actually do about it to help?
- Maintain consistent routines, even/especially during times of big change. While this can be hard with certain situations (take a cross-country move, for example), sticking to the typical schedule as much as possible will be helpful.
- Set aside 10-15 minutes daily for distraction-free, child-lead play. Children process their thoughts and feelings (and come to understand new things) through play! Playing with you helps them feel more connected to you, which reduces stress and increases their sense of safety. Kids who feel safe and supported are much less likely to become clingy or aggressive.
- Respond to challenging behaviors with lots of calm and empathy. It’s understandable to feel frustrated about regression or tricky behaviors, but nothing is gained by showing your exasperation to your child. Here are a few examples of what you can say:
- “You need extra Mama time, so you’re holding on tight.”
- “Looks like you had an accident in your underwear. That happens sometimes!”
- “You’re having a hard time being away from me at bedtime. You feel scared.”
- Set predictable, consistent limits on inappropriate behaviors. Say these with lots of patience, but make sure you follow through! For kids, consistency means safety. Here are some examples:
- “You feel mad at Daddy. It’s okay to feel mad, but it’s not okay to hit me. You can hit the pillow.”
- “You like to suck your fingers when you’re upset. Let’s try cuddling a stuffed animal instead.”
- “You want to wear diapers again like the baby does. You’re for wearing underwear, but I can still snuggle and sing to you like I do to the baby.”
- Make bedtime a soothing ritual: bath, book, cuddles, then lights out.

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Seriously, enough already.
Pat in Boston Lot’s of Bernies in LongmontChris in Chad got some tricks in the latest video clip from Waistbandtuck.Tyler’s part in the Toebock video is unreal. The DVD should be out “sometime in July” according to Tyler.The shop is now online again.
You never know who’s gonna deliver your t-shirts when you order through our online store.
The white was getting tired, so here’s a fresh new look. Same site.
Not sure if it will work for old blog entries, but for now you should be able to comment on new ones.
Ok, it’s still under construction, but for now, it is what it is. Enjoy!
One of the new features of this site is photo galleries from various roadtrips, contests or whatever. For now there are few roadtrips up. There will be more soon. Just click on “Photos” on the left sidebar.


With the rise of smart phones and tablets, e-commerce rates are increasing at such a level that businesses need to adapt the way they sell in order to meet demand. People love convenience, and if that means buying whilst sat on a Cardiff Bus, train or the toilet, they will!
Handheld devices have made ‘one click’ shopping advantageous to e-commerce sites, it is now a requirement for them to be highly functional as well as user friendly, and advanced platforms such as Magento help create this type of UX. As an open source software, opting for Magento has several advantages; It is cost effective, offers multilingual and multi-store support, better conversion rates and increased traffic, it’s a no-brainer.
Take a look at these Magento features to find out why the platform is the fastest growing in the industry and our e-commerce software of choice…
1. Marketing Tools and Promotions
Magento designs give the site owner the freedom to create and manage different promotional campaigns easily. Whether this is BOGOF on selected items or 10% off on all ranges, Magento has specific promotional tools to help you encourage sales and action your campaigns. This often results in increased conversion rates and heightened UX.
2. Search Engine Optimisation
One of the best things about a website designed by Magento is that its URL structure is extremely search engine friendly. The SEO tools can help you generate XML sitemaps for search engines aiding the sites searchability. Magento also comes with a URL rewrite tool, which can help you structure the URL of certain product pages, again aiding searchability. The SEO tools also take control over the Meta information of the website at various levels. As a business
3. Reporting and Analytics
Magento comes with a reporting suite that allows you to view the performance of your website. You can make changes to the layout/content as required by your customers and it also allows you to integrate the site with Website Optimisers and Google Analytics. This all helps to determine the performance of the site.
4. Site Management
One of the major advantages of Magento web design is that it offers an uncomplicated user interface that helps you to manage the site conveniently. It ensures that you can handle several online stores with just a single administrational panel. The up-grade process that Magento offers is also very handy, it allows you to easily upgrade to new version of Magento whenever needed.
5. Product Browsing
Magento offers elaborate product browsing options, its flexible merchandising engine allows you to develop a product catalogue with ease.
6. Catalogue Browsing
The display pages for categories and products contain many customisable options, these help users to have maximum control over their searches, making it easy for them to filter the products according to want they want to find.
7. Bespoke Web Design
Having worked on many Cardiff web design projects, we know that it’s important that websites are all given the due attention they deserve, obviously, but the Magento suite lets you dictate the design, template and layout of any web design project rather than dictate styles and demand the use of a standard template.
With so many advantages, it is quite obvious why we champion Magento in Cardiff, and more and more designers and developers are opting to use this software worldwide when it comes to creating an e-commerce website. If your having an e-commerce store built and its not being made with Magento, firstly have a word, but secondly ensure that the software that you are using gives you the same perks that Magento would and come and talk to us next time!
Magento is the leading solution for eCommerce, and we’re specialists. Magento is easy-to-use, completely customisable and endlessly scalable.
We offer custom web development services for any requirement. Manufacturing from scratch, we deliver a project entirely tailored to your needs.
Working with brands nationally from our offices in Cardiff and Cornwall, our tenacious team of designers and developers deliver sophisticated results every time.


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Important Things to Note When Looking for the Best Addiction Treatment Services
So many people have come to understand that going for addiction treatment can prove to be very beneficial to them and for this reason, they will always consider going for addiction treatment. Addiction treatment can prove to be very helpful especially when it comes to avoiding different kinds of conditions that may be as a result of using different types of drugs. When you stop using different kinds of substances chances are that you will be able to improve your health in a great way. The only way you can be sure that you will be in a position to enjoy the advantages of addiction treatment is when you consider going for quality addiction treatment services from a particular addiction treatment center. Discussed underneath is some of the most effective ways you can be able to go about the process of choosing the best addiction treatment center in your area.
The first of the most important question you need to ensure that you ask yourself when choosing the best addiction treatment services is the budget that you are planning to work with. Different addiction treatment centers will require different amounts of money when you hire their services and this might require that you consider focusing on the amount of money that you are willing to spend for you to get quality addiction treatment services. Another important factor that you need to ensure that you focus on when choosing the best addiction treatment services of the different facilities available in that particular addiction treatment center. There are so many addiction treatment centers available today and if you want to know the different facilities that they have, you should see to it that you consider focusing on a background check.
Another vital thing that you need to ensure that you focus on is the different types of counselors who may be available in a particular addiction treatment center. This can prove to be very important because it will definitely have an impact on the quality of addiction treatment services that you will obtain. You can as well consider looking at the location of the specific addiction treatment center because it can have a role to play when it comes to ensuring that you reduce the amount of money on cost. The specific type of addiction treatment that you need can also be very essential because different companies may have specialized in different types of addiction treatment. Sometimes, having to choose the best addiction treatment service provider may require that you focus on what particular objective you want to achieve after their addiction treatment is over.


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Norwegian singer Erlend Øye has one of the most effortlessly smooth voices in the underground pop world, and any project he's involved with seems to play to that strength. The latest such effort is The Whitest Boy Alive's second album, Rules. It's a well-refined collection of jazz-infused pop with the cool flow of people casually traversing a Scandinavian club's basement.
Rules is a dapper mix of modern electronics and old school lounge jazz, peppered with catchy melodies and mind-tickling instrumentation. Øye delivers chilled vocal performances from melancholy to the cheerful while synths and flickering guitars mingle, like on "High On The Heels". The quartet gels throughout the album, especially on calm jams like "Keep A Secret" and "Courage".
On Rules, the new school meets the old school and they get along fantastically. Mid-twentieth century, black & white lounge jams get a dose of modern European electronics in a sly blend of entertainment and innovation.
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The Pear is both tree of genus Pyrus and the name of its edible pomaceous fruit.
The trees are medium sized and are often tall with a narrow crown, most are deciduous but a few varieties in Southeast Asia are evergreen. Most trees are hardy against weather conditions and can withstand temperatures of around -30°C in the winter.
The fruit is very similar to an apple in terms of cultivation, propagation and pollination and they are both related to the quince.
The main types of Pears CFUK handle include:
Pears are rich in vitamin A and C and are much less allergenic than many other fruits.
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As we reported on April 23, 2022, CZ-USA issued a warning to stop using the new CZ Model 600 bolt-action rifles immediately. Today, CZ-USA announced a RECALL of their Model 600 bolt-action rifles on their CZ600Recall.com site, stating the following:
CZ-USA has recently learned of a potential safety issue with the CZ 600 bolt-action rifles. CZ-USA is voluntarily initiating a recall of these rifles to protect the safety of its customers because of the potential for a catastrophic failure if the barrel is not installed correctly.
To prevent the possibility of death or serious personal injury, you should immediately stop using your CZ 600 rifle and not load or fire it until it has been returned to CZ-USA to be inspected and modified.
CZ 600 rifles were designed to allow the users to replace the barrels themselves to change the caliber. CZ-USA has learned that if the barrel is improperly installed, it is possible that the rifle could still be fired, but potentially result in a catastrophic failure. CZ-USA will correct this issue by permanently installing the barrels in CZ 600 rifles. As a result, the barrels on CZ 600 rifles will no longer be interchangeable. CZ-USA understands that this solution may not be acceptable to some of our customers, in which case we will issue a full refund upon presentation of a valid receipt for the purchase of your rifle.
There are instructions how to check your serial number, then start a claim. The option is to have the factory permanently affix the barrel, or request a refund.
This means the much-touted feature of allowing users to interchange barrels and boltheads in the Model 600 rifles, is the cause of this recall. Unfortunately, this is one of the big selling points of the Model 600! This recall includes all of the Model 600 styles (Alpha, Trail, Range and Lux). We will be contacting CZ to try and gather more information on this recall. Our #1 question is whether there is anything that needs to be done to rifles that are out in the market and only have the factory installed barrel. This is very disappointing to us and we will keep you updated.
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Energy recycling is a simple process where the heat of a power plant is used to warm up water and create steam which can then be used to turn turbines and create electricity. This process is cost effective and saves a lot of power. The U.S. is home to the world’s largest energy recycling system, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation. Since it was built in the 1930s, it has saved the United States and Canada billions of dollars.
Energy recycling is a process where energy from one process is captured and used in another process. It is one of the important aspects in the field of energy preservation. Energy recycling helps in conserving energy. It has been used by the US government to make energy conservation a successful thing. For instance, in the 70-71 energy crisis, the US government passed the energy conservation act. This made energy conservation compulsory.
Is Energy Recycling a good alternative to the existing energy generation methods.
Energy recycling can be a viable method of modern energy generation if it is done right. However, our available technology is not yet advanced enough to handle such a complex process. This is a key reason why energy recycling is not currently in use. If science makes advancements in this field, we could be seeing energy recycling as the main source of our energy in the future.
The idea of energy recycling has been around for quite some time. The most notable example of a successful energy recycling project is that of the Hoover Dam, which was built in the 1930s. The Hoover Dam, which is located in the United States, is a massive hydroelectric dam that generates over 2 billion kilowatt hours of hydroelectric power every year. When water runs along the dam, it goes through a turbine that generates electricity. In the process, all of the water is recycled. The Hoover Dam is not the only example of energy recycling, but it is the most famous example. The idea of energy recycling has had great success in the past, and it is something that has the potential to help many people. At the very least, energy recycling is something worth trying.
Energy Recycling In Us
The United States of America uses nearly 30% of the world’s total energy (oil, electricity, natural gas, nuclear), and produces more than 20% of the world’s greenhouse-gas emissions. Currently, the United States imports approximately 60% of the total oil used by the nation. The United States has abundant coal reserves – 29% of the world’s total, as well as abundant oil and natural gas reserves.
Energy recycling in US is a very environmentally friendly process that is gaining popularity throughout the country. This process is known as energy saving. In this process, the energy that is being used by people is not wasted but is conserved and reused. It is best to reduce the energy you consume to any extent possible. For example, it is best to use LED bulbs as they consume less energy. It is also important to take steps that are aimed at reducing the cost of energy that you pay your utility companies. For instance, if you can find a way of generating power at your home, you can avoid paying higher bills. Another way to do this is to make sure your house is built in a way that it uses only the minimum amount of energy. There are other ways through which you can be able to save energy.


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Wh e n Lisele Lindsay invited me to a Capoeira Demonstration Fundraiser in January, I thought she was inviting me to a jewelry party! I felt rather “unworldly” as she had to explain that Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that some local folks have been practising weekly for the past three months.
I arrived at the appointed hour and situated myself in the front row. After a brief introduction by instructors Aron and Erin Ramalho of Shoal Lake, Man. the event began and I was wowed.
Capoeira is an energetic, flowing martial art, which combines music, dance and athleticism into a sort of co-operative game. Several different instruments make the music, the most transfi xing of which is the “berimbau” – a large bow, about five feet long, with one steel string. A dried and hollowed gourd acts as a resonator, played as a percussive instrument, and there was also a tall, wooden hand drum called an “atabaque” and a small frame drum called the “pandeiro,” which is much like a tambourine.
The Capoeira students, or players, form a circle, called the “roda” and the action ramped up when Ramalho began to sing and the players answered in a “call-and- response” format. As everyone claps along, two participants enter the centre of the circle and honour each other in a crouched position, before leaping to action. Capoeira involves dodging movements, kicks, handstands, cartwheels and lots of jumping. Just like the person who calls a square dance, the rhythm and speed of the game was led by the singing of Ramalho.
As the “dance” goes on, a new player or challenger comes into the centre of the roda and one leaves. The new pairings can go on for a few seconds or a few minutes and the performers ranged in age from six-year-old children to adults in their ’50s.
Capoeira provides an exceptional physical workout, promoting strength, flexibility, agility, respect and just plain fun! It was begun over 400 years ago by African slaves working on sugar plantations in Brazil. In their struggle for survival and ultimately, freedom, the martial arts practices were disguised with music, singing and dance, so that the plantation masters wouldn’t realize the slaves were training to fight.
Once prohibited, “Capoeira is now one of the most popular sports in Brazil, second only to football,” said Ramalho.
There will be a Brazilian Pavilion at the Brandon Winter Festival which takes place February 3 to 5 at which there will be Brazilian food and drink, and of course, Capoeira. Check out the website at www.city. brandon. mb.ca/winterfestival.
If you have energy to burn, want to get fit and have fun, contact Lisele Lindsay at (204) 848- 0342 or [email protected]
– Candy Irwin writes from Lake Audy, Manitoba

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- Jelonet is soothing, low-adherent and allows the wound to drain freely into an absorbent secondary dressing.
- Jelonet is a sterile paraffin Tulle Gras dressing made from open weave gauze. The gauze has interlocking threads which minimise fraying when the dressing is cut to shape.
- Jelonet is not medicated and so is ideal for use with the topical antiseptic or antibiotic of choice.
- Jelonet is useful for treating minor burns and scalds, donor and recipient skin graft sites, skin loss wounds, lacerations and abrasions and leg ulcers

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SpVgg Greuther Furth looks to get back on track when they host Bayern Munich in a very tough test on Friday. SpVgg Greuther Furth is coming off a 2-1 road loss against Hertha Berlin last Friday while Bayern Munich crushed VfL Bochum 7-0 at home on Saturday. These two teams are heading in opposite directions, SpVgg Greuther Furth is in last place in the Bundesliga standings with just one point in five games while Bayern Munich is in first place with 13 points in five games.
The player to watch in this game is Robert Lewandowski, who has been unstoppable this season, scoring seven goals in five games. SpVgg Greuther Furth has porous defense that has already conceded 13 goals in just five games in the Bundesliga and it’s hard to seem them end Lewandowski’s impressive run. Let’s take a closer look at where the value is at in this matchup.
Team to Win (Regular Time)
• SpVgg Greuther Furth: 24.00
• Bayern Munich: 1.10
• Draw: 12.00
• SpVgg Greuther Furth: +2.5, +3 (2.03)
• Bayern Munich: -2.5, -3 (1.90)
• Over 4, 4.5 (1.95)
• Under 4, 4.5 (1.95)
Key Points to Consider
Last 5: SpVgg Greuther Furth, coming off a 2-1 road loss against Hertha Berlin last Friday, have 4 losses, 1 draw and 0 wins in their last 5 Bundesliga games. Bayern Munich, coming off 7-0 home win against VfL Bochum on Saturday, have 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses in their last 5 Bundesliga games.
Momentum: Bayern Munich has been on an upward trend — winning 4 of their last 5 games in the Bundesliga.
Head-to-Head: These two sides last matched up in Bundesliga action on January 19, 2013 and Bayern Munich won 2-0.
For SpVgg Greuther Furth, Cedric Itten has a 12 percent chance to score. He averages 0.77 shots overall per sim, 0.85 shots on goal per and 0.41 goals per sim.
For Bayern Munich, Robert Lewandowski has an 88.96 percent chance to net the ball. He averages 5.15 shots overall per sim, 0.44 shots on goal per and 0.13 goals per sim.
Bayern Munich -2.5, -3.
Four-star (out of four) AccuScore hot trend pick on Bayern Munich in this one. Average score in simulations is Bayern Munich 4.16 to SpVgg Greuther Furth 0.33.
Make sure to check all other MLB, NFL, NCAA, NHL, NBA and soccer game predictions from AccuScore and Dafabetsports.

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This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend quite a bit of our time talking through all the things we’re excited to see at Google’s event in just under two weeks from today. Between a new Nest speaker, a couple new phones, and the all new Chromecast with Google TV, there’s a lot of solid hardware getting ready to become available. While I’m happy to see the phones in the flesh and think the speaker will be a nice addition, I’m most excited by the price and functionality of the new Chromecast. We’re also equally sad that there’s no apparent Chromebook for this year’s event.
On the Chromebook front, our discussion about Lacros and what it could mean for Google to decouple Chrome from Chrome OS rounds out the podcast this week. There are some parts of the whole thing that have us all a bit dubious about what the end game is, but it’s a fun discussion to have either way.


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Excellent. I also stayed on the nights of the 30th June, 1st and 2nd July. I only ever had breakfast there but these were superb. Other meals could have been arranged if required. Felt slightly uncomfortable that rooms couldn't be locked as you left, but each room had its own alarm for extra security and hotel security generally was top notch. For me this was not a major issue as at this time of the year, there were few other guests. At the height of the season with the hotel full of other guests, I'd be less comfortable relying on the alarms.


Academic Journal of Engineering and Technology Science, 2021, 4(8); doi: 10.25236/AJETS.2021.040807.
Huan Gao1, Zongyong Chen2, Tingmao Liao2, Weilin Lin1, Mingjie Liu1, Hong Yuan1
1MOE Key Laboratory of Disaster Forecast and Control in Engineering, Institute of Applied Mechanics, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
2Guizhou Nature Technology Co., Ltd, Guiyang550014, China
The palm fiber mattress is made of palm fiber and natural latex material. In recent years, with the society's environmental protection requirements and the sustainable development of resources, more and more researches on its performance have been made. In this paper, through the compression fatigue test of the palm fiber mattress test block, simulate the impact of human sleep on the mattress under 8 hours a day, study the fatigue performance of the palm fiber mattress under different loads, and analyze the experiment to find that the palm fiber mattress The stress-strain curve of the fiber mattress test block and the deformation of the mattress test block. Finally, the obtained results were subjected to finite element simulation and linear fitting, and the calculated results were consistent with the experiments, which proved the validity of the experimental data.
palm fiber, finite element simulation, numerical simulation, compression fatigue, composite material
Huan Gao, Zongyong Chen, Tingmao Liao, Weilin Lin, Mingjie Liu, Hong Yuan. Research on Fatigue Performance of Palm Fiber Mattress. Academic Journal of Engineering and Technology Science (2021) Vol. 4, Issue 8: 48-63. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJETS.2021.040807.
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According to google maps the hash was on the side of Bylong Road. In reality it was actually 50 metres south of the road in light bushland.
I decided to go north a graticule for this one since the Bathurst hash fell in a state forest and would've been inaccessible. Once I finally worked out how to use the GPS this was fairly easy and uneventful.
It started with a nice scenic drive along some country roads, passing by some small villages on the way. We hit a small snag when the road decided to go over a hill, as my car does not take kindly to hills. We made it over with the temperature gauge reading about 100C and continued to the hash point without exploding. I actually drove past it at first, I was going 100km/h when we were only 200m from the point (rookie mistake) and couldn't brake in time. Pulled over to the opposite side of the road about 200m past the hash point and proceeded on foot.
We had to contend with a fence, fallen timber, and some spiders on the way to the hash. A raptor nearly cut open my femoral, but I survived. Barely.
On the way back my car decided it didn't take kindly to summer and the temperature gauge climbed all the way to 110C. We decided to stop for half an hour to let the car cool down since I had the unfortunate experience of having a radiator hose split earlier that year (while I was still in the car) and didn't want a repeat of the experience. We did make it back home however. (For the record, the highest coolant temperature recorded was 115C.)
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Bitrus Pogu, the National Chairman of the Middle Belt Forum, says the clash between farmers and herders is considered differently in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria.
Pogu, while speaking on ChannelsTV on Monday night, said the clash was about armed Fulani militia attacking farmers.
“Within the Middle Belt Forum, we don’t believe that there is anything called ‘farmer-herder clashes’ with what is happening now. In the past in Nigeria, we have had farmers clashing with herders over encroachment of farmlands.
“Poor farmers are attacked without provocation, and the attackers don’t come with cows. These people come as armed men – Fulani armed militia – and attack farmers. To us, they are just terrorists who have come to terrorize our people with one view: displacement of the people and taking over their lands,” he alleged.
Pogu said further, “The issue in the Middle Belt is – as far as we are concerned – aimed at dispossessing our people (and chase them away) from their ancestral lands and hand them over to Fulani, changing demography for political reasons.”
He also accused President Mohammadu Buhari of failing to quash the Boko Haram insurgency.
“The security situation has even worsened if we look at the general overview. APC came into power in 2015 with the promise that Boko Haram would be a forgone story. Today, it’s a different ball game. On and on we find Boko Haram running over our military formations, taking our military equipment away.
“I believe if the government has the will, these girls (Chibok) will be released. Five years have gone by, some of these (Chibok) girls would have graduated if they had continued schooling. Unfortunately, they are still kept in Boko Haram’s custody. We believe the government can do better, let’s forget about the politics and do what is needful,” he said.


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This article explores the changing roles of Social Media Editors (SMEs) in the field of journalism, focusing on their unique position as mediators between online news consumers, marketing departments, and newsrooms. Based on in-depth interviews, our findings suggest that, far beyond their origins as comment field moderators, SMEs now play a crucial role in integrating complex behavioral data from social network sites and circulating this data in the newsroom to align news production with perceived audience tastes. Our findings also suggest that while SMEs identify with traditional norms of professional journalism, they also work closely with staff in marketing departments and draw on marketing language and imagery when describing their work. Ultimately, we find that our SME participants experience their increasingly central role in the newsroom in contradictory and ambivalent ways, at times defending traditional professional values, while at other times voicing support for audience sovereignty and giving readers what they want. In this way, if Pierre Bourdieu’s field theory suggests that journalism is structured by an ongoing struggle between exogeneous (commercial and marketing) logics and endogenous professional values, the changing roles of SMEs indicate the arrival of a new stage in this struggle – a stage marked by the deep and virtually uncontested advance of marketing terminology and goals into the journalistic field. In this restructured professional field, individual SMEs are thus left with the difficult task of reconciling, at the level of habitus, internalized tensions between ascendant marketing imperatives and residual but still-cherished journalistic dispositions and values.
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Monterey is a charming picturesque coastal town. Here you will enjoy an array of places to shop, dine, and explore amidst more than 100 miles of beaches and coastal terrain. Popular attractions such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium, captivating whale-watching excursions, and exquisite wine-tasting experiences in the vicinity of Carmel-by-the-Sea await you. After a morning of exploration, you’ll want to check out this list of seven must-try eateries during your visit to Monterey, California restaurants.
Best Monterey Restaurants! Let’s Eat
Montrio Bistro, a beloved spot by locals and tourists, is an excellent choice for lunch or dinner. Kick off your dining experience with one of their handcrafted cocktails and indulge in appetizers such as the bacon-on-bacon (sous vide homemade bacon, wrapped around pork belly, and served with black pepper-covered blackberries). When it comes to the main course, The Ultimate American Burger steals the spotlight with its rich flavors and delicious toppings. Don’t miss out on their mac and cheese, an irresistible side to compliment any of their dishes.
414 Calle Prin, Monterey, CA
Alta Bakery and Cafe
Alta Bakery & Cafe takes a contemporary twist on your classic bakery goods. Treat yourself to one of their homemade cinnamon rolls, featuring a luscious sour cream icing, or opt for the lemon donut filled with a light lemon cream and chocolate cookie crumbles that melt in your mouth. If you’re in the mood for something savory, try one of their famous sausage rolls or avocado toast with smoked salmon. Keep in mind that menu items rotate seasonally, so check out their menu before your visit.
502 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
The Fish Hopper
Located in Cannery Row, The Fish Hopper is highly praised by the locals. Try their clam chowder, featuring fresh clams and potatoes with a side of their warm, freshly baked sourdough bread. For their main course, you have a great selection to choose from, from seafood salad to freshly made pasta. End your meal with a sweet note with one of their vanilla creme brûlée or indulge in their chocolate mousse dessert.
700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
The Sardine Factory
For an elevated dining experience, The Sardine Factory is a great choice for a celebratory dinner as it features fresh steak and seafood dishes. Their signature dishes like lobster mac and cheese and burgers made with ground short rib and sirloin are two dishes that will make you want seconds. Due to being open only for dinner, reservations are recommended.
701 Wave St, Monterey, CA
Old Fisherman’s Grotto
Located on Historic Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Old Fisherman’s Grotto provides breathtaking views of Monterey Harbor and an amazing menu that features an array of fresh seafood. Menu favorites include the Hawaiian swordfish, macadamia-crusted halibut, and award-winning clam chowder. With an extensive selection of over 200 wines sourced from local vineyards, Old Fisherman’s Grotto is a must-visit if you are looking for the best wine and seafood in town.
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Domenico’s on the Wharf
Domenico’s on the Wharf opened its doors with a warm welcome in 1981. Since the opening they have been offering fresh seafood, Italian favorites, and prime steaks on their menu. Here you will get to enjoy beautiful views of the harbor, while the staff gives you fantastic service. They are open seven days a week and you can give them a call or make a reservation online.
50 Fishermans, Monterey, CA
Monterey’s Fish House
Just a short drive from both the Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row, Monterey’s Fish House is a seafood haven renowned for its fresh, high-quality ingredients. Distinguished by a wood-burning oven, their menu includes favorites such as grilled oysters, salmon, and shrimp pasta. Perfect for a night out with friends and family, Monterey’s Fish House welcomes guests for both lunch and dinner. They are open for lunch and dinner and reservations are recommended.
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Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in the world, and the fourth in Iran in both genders. The aim of this study was to find predictive factors for CRC survival. Materials and
Methods: Medical records of 570 patients referred to the radiotherapy oncology department of Shiraz Namazi hospital from 2005 to 2010 were retrospectively analysed. Data were collected by reviewing medical records, and by telephone interviews with patients. Survival analysis was performed using the Cox’s regression model with survival probability estimated with Kaplan-Meier curve. The log-rank test was used to compare survival between strata. Data was analyzed with Stata 12.
Results: The five-year survival rate and the mean survival time after cancer diagnosis were 58.5% and 67±1.4 months. On multivariate analysis, age of diagnosis, disease stage and primary tumor site‚ lymphovascular invasion and type of treatment (in colon cancer) were significant factors for survival.
Conclusions: Age of diagnosis and type of treatment (adjuvant therapy in patients with colon cancer) were two modifiable factors related to survival of CRC patients. Therefore earlier diagnosis might help increase survival.

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I am a huge fan of kitchen gadgets, but with any prospective gadget, I always try to weight up if it is likely to get used only a few times before being relegated to the back of a cupboard (joining the popcorn maker, milk frother and various others I have amassed over the years….!)
However, I now add the Andrew James Chef’s blowtorch to the list of gadgets that deserve a fond place in my kitchen. I have owned blowtorches before: a rather industrial-sized one that with one wrong move would burn down the work top, and one small one that did the trick, albeit taking some time to do so!
This is a fine looking blowtorch: it is light, sleek and fits easily in the hand without feeling uncomfortable or too unwieldy. It is a powerful blowtorch too, although it handles more delicate blowtorch work (brûlées) beautifully with its adjustable flame.
Another huge plus is that the blowtorch lasts for about 30 minutes when it has been filled with gas: it is always irritating with a blowtorch when you have to stop part way through to re-fill with gas: not so with this one – I timed it and got through a large amount of vegetables in one “blasting”.
And very importantly, the blowtorch is so easy to use: you simply turn it on, click the igniter and you are away.
Why would I need a blowtorch?
There are certainly the utter foodie delights of creme brûlées – a dish that is as stunning nowadays as it was decades ago when it popped up everywhere! It is SO much easier using a blowtorch to get the very thin, crisp caramel topping than faffing around with the grill and its lack of precision!
I used this blowtorch for these no-fuss orange and raspberry posset brûlées: arguably the simplest brûlées, needing very little work whatsoever: it is basically made in minutes and left to set. You don’t even need to make & bake a custard for it! I will post my recipe for these brûlées shortly.
A blowtorch really comes into its own when charring vegetables: not only does the charring allow the skin to be removed with utter ease (with tomatoes, for example, it is quicker than boiling the water, plunging the tomatoes into it and the like…), it gives the most wonderful barbeque-like flavour to the flesh.
I find it easier putting the vegetables onto a solid baking tray so as not to have any chance of burnng the work surface!
A few vegetables and fruits I have charred this way include:
Red peppers: about 3-4 minutes all over each pepper on the strongest flame. Pop the peppers in a plastic bag until cool and then peel off the skin giving a gorgeous, sweet red pepper flesh: ideal in a salad, or eaten as it is, perhaps with a little balsamic vinegar
Aubergines: about 5 minutes for each aubergine on the strongest flame for a really good charring, which brings out the smoky flavour of the aubergine.
Tomatoes: about a minute all over per tomato
Garlic: just a couple of seconds over an unpeeled garlic bulb. The blowtorch will burn off the skin and slighty toast the flesh, giving a lovely flavour.
Peaches: just slice them, keeping the skin on, and lightly brush the blowtorch on a medium flame over the flesh for a gorgeous flavour to the peaches. Perfect eaten just as they are, or with some yogurt and a generous drizzle of honey all over.
I have also used the blowtorch for a few seconds over macaroni cheese to bubble and blister the grated cheese on top: gorgeous!
One of my favourite ever things in the world to eat is baba ghanoush (smoky aubergine dip). Charring the aubergines is crucial to get the depth of smoky flavour from the aubergines, giving a dip with bags of flavour that is eaten so easily. The baba ghanoush is also great served with lamb.
I will post a recipe for the blowtorch baba ghanoush shortly.
I cannot praise the Andrew James Chef’s blowtorch highly enough and I am still looking for new ways to use it, although I have made several batches of baba ghanoush in the past week alone!
The specifications of and further details on the blowtorch can be found at the Andrew James website here.

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when i try to get it to work,it opens the found new hardware thing, and it says: the system file cannot be specified. but it is connected. and in the installation wizard from the cd, it says, insert the USB connector int your computers usb port, but its already connected, so i click ok, and it says application error. what am i doing wrong?
Try to get the newest drivers. That helped me with mine.
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The extraordinary story of a boy called Wart – ignored by everyone except his tutor, Merlyn – who goes on to become King Arthur. Collins Modern Classics are re-launched with gorgeous new covers bringing these timeless story to a new generation.
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The Sword In The Stone by T. H. White
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Corsair Carbide 300R and Obsidian 550D Case ReviewPosted on 2012-04-05 18:50:20 by Thomas De Maesschalck
We’ve been impressed with what we’ve seen recently from Corsair, and we were glad that the company saw fit to send us a couple more mid-tower cases to pore over and test: the Corsair Carbide 300R compact gaming chassis and the Obsidian 550D quiet case. The two are dissimilar from one another in terms of design and purpose, but we’ve rolled them into a single review here for efficiency and your reading pleasure.
The 300R is a compact case; squeezing in everything a gamer would want was no doubt quite a design challenge (e.g. our big CPU cooler that barely fit). And although this chassis isn’t perfect, the gang over at Corsair deserves a tip of the hat for pulling it off as well as they did, given its intrinsic form factor restraints.
When you first behold the Corsair Obsidian 550D, you quickly see that, in contrast to the decidedly mesh-tastic 300R, the 550D is built with solid panes of steel (and brushed aluminum, on the front) with little room for daylight to peek through to the case’s interior. That’s because the 550D is designed primarily for sweet silence...


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I can’t tell you how excited I am that I have one pair of tickets to give away for The Women in Crisis Film Series: The Perfect Bride show on Friday, August 17, 2012 at 10pm at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. The Women in Crisis Film Series has a panel of hilarious gay gentlemen (ok, maybe not that gentle) that screen a Lifetime Original Movie and mock it to shreds.
Things you’ll learn from watching “The Perfect Bride”:
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Foods that Can Cause Bloating
by Alison Cassar
If you do choose an herbal preparation, be sure to select an herbal fiber cleanse kit that utilizes psyllim fiber husks. Psyllim fiber has the ability to expand within the colon, absorbing waste and toxins as it gently passes from the body.
Bloating is a very common symptom that people often experience after eating a meal. The bloating is usually felt in the lower part of the abdomen and sometimes in the upper section. Bloating usually feels as if there is pressure being applied from the inside and people often report that they can look up to six months pregnant. Bloating after eating is often different to the bloating experienced with menopause, pregnancy and PMS. Bloating after eating feels gassy and is usually relieved after passing wind or burping. This kind of bloating can be caused by certain foods. However, if it happens frequently, it can also indicate a digestive problem such as leaky gut syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, candida overgrowth, intestinal parasites, celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and general food allergies and intolerances. Apart from bloating after eating, a common symptom of all of these conditions is chronic tiredness. This is because your digestive system is responsible for the breakdown and absorption of nutrients from the food you eat. If there is a digestive problem, its easy to become nutrient deficient and this commonly causes chronic tiredness.
So, how do you know if you are bloating because of foods that you are eating, or because you have a digestive problem? A person with a healthy digestive system will experience far less bloating, even with foods that commonly cause bloating. However, the list of foods below commonly causes bloating in many people.
1. Raffinose - a sugar found in beans, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, asparagus, other vegetables and whole grains. Eaten raw, these foods cause more bloating than when they are cooked.
2. Lactose - a natural sugar found mainly in milk and milk products, such as cheese, cream, yoghurt and ice cream. Lactose levels are much higher in milk and non-fat milk than in cheese and yogurt. Lactose is commonly associated with irritable bowel syndrome.
3. Fructose - a sugar found in fruits and honey. It’s also used as a sweetener in some soft drinks, fruit drinks and processed foods. Fructose is also considered to be an important contributing factor to irritable bowel syndrome for many people.
4. Sorbitol - a sugar found naturally in fruits, including apples, pears, peaches, and prunes, and is also used as an artificial sweetener in many dietetic foods and sugar-free candies and gums.
5. Starches - most starches, including potatoes, corn, rice, bread, noodles and any products made from flour produce gas as they are broken down in the large intestine.
6. Wheat – in particular, wheat appears to be a major source of bloating and gas. Most people find that if they eliminate wheat and flour products, their bloating nearly always improves.
7. Soluble fibre – this type of fibre dissolves easily in water and takes on a soft, gel-like texture in the intestines. It’s found in oat bran, beans, peas and most fruits.
8. Insoluble fiber – this type of fibre doesn’t dissolve in water and passes unchanged through the intestines and therefore produces less gas than soluble fibre. It is found in wheat bran and most fruit and vegetable skins.
9. Legumes commonly cause bloating and gas due to their complex structure of starch and protein. Soaking and cooking legumes well helps to reduce bloating.
Please note: The information in this article is not intended to take the place of a personal relationship with a qualified health practitioner nor is it intended as medical advice.
Alison Cassar is a naturopathic practitioner and nutritionist and runs a busy clinic in Sydney, Australia. Her particular interest is chronic tiredness as it’s a very common presenting symptom in clinic. Her website and e-book http://whydoifeeltired.com/ explores the many causes of tiredness as well as solutions and prevention.
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Zona Gale was an American novelist, playwright, and journalist from Wisconsin. She was born on August 26, 1874, in Portage, Wisconsin, and died on December 27, 1938. Gale attended the University of Wisconsin and later became a journalist, writing for newspapers in Milwaukee and New York City.
In 1908, Gale published her first novel, "Friendship Village," which was followed by several other novels and plays. She became well known for her plays, many of which were produced on Broadway and in regional theater. In 1921, Gale's play "Miss Lulu Bett" was produced on Broadway and won the Pulitzer Prize for drama.
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Malawi’s chess players, Richard Chiona and Daisy Nkhoma, finished on positions 28 and 17 in the open and ladies’ categories, respectively, at the Africa Individual Chess Championship held in Livingstone, Zambia, on Sunday.
The open section had 30 participants while 20 players competed in the ladies’ section.
Chiona won three games, including against Angolan international master, Pedro Aderito, and lost six games.
Nkhoma won three matches, drew once and lost five times. Nkhoma, among other players, beat Mdina Malawi open ladies’ champion, Phylis Mwilola, of Zambia.
After the games, Nkhoma said, despite the loss, the competition was a good platform for Batumi World Chess Olympiad rehearsals.
“Nothing went wrong; it was a good competition and it was too competitive. Experience has been gained by playing against great chess players from Africa,” Nkhoma said.
Egyptian Grandmaster Amin Baseem won the open section while another Egyptian, Wafa Sahenda, claimed the ladies’ section.
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Hyundai's advertising campaign linked to the performance of the Brazilian National Team in the 2014 World Cup angered Volkswagen, official sponsor of the team. The German automaker said it has contacted the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) for clarification.
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As one of the central cities in China’s rich Yangtze River Delta, Wuxi has become a key transportation hub in Eastern China and formed a 3D transportation network comprising airways railways, highways and waterways, easily accessible from around the world.
Wuxi Airport has been serving Suzhou, Wuxi and Changzhou since being opened in 2004. Presently it has T1 as the International Terminal to operate flights from/to Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and Taichung, and uses T2 as Domestic Terminal where flights for many cities in China are available, including Beijing, Guangzhou, Kunming, Harbin and Nanning.
As a city along the Beijing-Shanghai rail line and Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway, trains play a significant role for Wuxi. There are four railway stations in the city: Wuxi Railway Station, East Railway Station, New District Railway Station and Huishan Railway Station. Wuxi Railway Station is a major station with two squares. Passengers take ordinary trains need to enter the station from the south square, while those take bullet trains depart from the north square. The other three stations are used for bullet trains only.
Long-distance buses to and from around 21 provinces, cities and municipalities are available from Wuxi Long-distance Coach Station, next to the north square of Wuxi Railway Station. This is the only coach station where passengers can find coaches to nearby cities such as Suzhou, Kunshan, Zhangjiagang, Changshu, Jiangyin, etc on 2F and coaches to faraway places such as Beijing, Guangzhou on 3F.
For passengers' convenience, a comprehensive transportation hub, called Central Coach Station, has been built based on the railway station, the Coach Station and local public transportation. It is next to the north square of Wuxi Railway Station, which makes it easy for transit passengers. Passengers can walk across the footbridge or through underground passages from the Coach Station to the Railway Station North Square in several minutes.
There are currently two subway lines in service: Line 1 and Line 2. Line 1 connects the northern and southern suburbs with the city center. It is around 19 miles (30km) from Yanqiao Station in the north to Changguangxi Station in the south and passes Wuxi Railway Station. Line 2 runs from Anzhen Station in the east to Meiyuan Kaiyuan Temple Station in the west, passing the East Railway Station.
With around 250 public bus lines, local public buses reach various places. Most of the downtown public buses run between around 05:00 to 21:00 or even later to 23:00. Buses to some outer suburban districts usually stop in late afternoon. Checking the hours of operation is recommended before departure. Most of the public buses charge CNY1, while the air-conditioned ones charge CNY2.
Among the public buses, line 20 and line 80 pass many scenic spots, while line 10 and line 27 cover some commercial areas. Besides the public buses, there is a sightseeing bus "Li Lake Sightseeing Line" from Heliekou Stop to Yuantouzhu Stop and it is available on weekends and holidays.
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The federal government has spent millions of dollars to help farmers nationwide buy greenhouse-like structures called high tunnels that can add valuable weeks and even months to their growing seasons by protecting produce from chilly temperatures.
About $13 million has gone to more than 2,400 farmers in 43 states to help pay for the low-tech tunnels that look like a cross between Quonset huts and conventional greenhouses. The structures, also known as hoop houses, have been particularly beneficial in the North, where they allow farmers to plant as much as four weeks early and keep growing later in the fall.
Experts say high tunnels employ efficient drip irrigation systems and reduce pest problems, diseases and fertilizer costs.
One of the biggest advocates is Terry Nennich, an extension educator at the University of Minnesota-Crookston, who first learned of them on a 1999 trip to Normandy in northern France. Few U.S. farmers were using high tunnels then, he said.
The French are “kind of light years ahead of us,” Nennich said. “People there are more concerned about their food and pesticides and quality and freshness. Their climate isn’t as severe in the wintertime, but they don’t have a lot of heat up there in the summer.”
High tunnels typically consist of a series of hoops covered with plastic that can be rolled up on the sides to allow air circulation.
They have been a “game changer” for Earl Snell, who grows organic heirloom tomatoes in two tunnels near Skipperville in southeastern Alabama.
Snell said he now can grow the tomatoes year-round and compete with southern Florida farmers, who usually produce most of the nation’s winter tomatoes. An usual, severe freeze in Florida this year has damaged crops and pushed up produce prices.
To promote high tunnels, the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service started a three-year pilot program through its “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food” initiative. It provided $13 million in the fiscal year that ended last Sept. 30, and more money is available this year.
USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan said the program supports the agency’s mission in helping small- and mid-sized farms thrive and in encouraging sound conservation practices. She said interested farmers should contact their local NRCS offices.
“It really is a great opportunity for farmers who want to extend their season and add some money to their bottom line,” errigan said.
Tomatoes are probably the most profitable high tunnel crop, but cucumbers and peppers also generate good return, said Karl Foord, a University of Minnesota extension educator in Farmington. Farmers nationwide also use high tunnels for strawberries, raspberries, melons, salad greens, onions, sweet corn, ginger and flowers.
Mark Boen just added his eighth high tunnel at his farm near Fergus Falls in northwest Minnesota, where he describes the weather as “winter, winter, winter.”
“The season is so short that high tunnels really make a difference,” he said.
His high tunnels are relatively large at 30 feet by 96 feet. Each of the four he uses for tomatoes hold about 450 plants, which he said yield an average of about 50 pounds per plant per season. That adds up to about 22,000 pounds per tunnel and a nice income. Snell’s primary crops were peanuts and watermelons before he built his high tunnels last winter. His hold about 400 tomato plants each, and he sells to restaurants, grocers and consumers. He said he and his wife are so pleased they plan to add three more.
While the federal program covers about half of the cost of a high tunnel, Snell, who is African-American, qualified under a provision for “historically underserved producers” that picks up 75-90 percent.
“I couldn’t have done it without them … It’s saved us,” Snell said.
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What happens when artists can no longer afford their studios? The question was raised in a recent New York Times article (“Priced Out of Brooklyn“), which described sculptor Gabriel Koren’s struggle to find a new studio as rent increases force her out of the space where she has worked for 30 years.
Cheap studio spaces are more than just a hot commodity for artists – they are essential to their success. For non-artists, a studio is the equivalent of an office space; while moving may be a chore, their offices can be easily reconstituted in different types of settings. Many visual artists, however, have extremely specific studio needs. They may work with large, heavy pieces that must be housed in loft-like settings and are not easily moved. Or they may employ media – such as clay or oil paint – that need time to rest. In Koren’s case, for example, her sculptures often take shape as seven-foot structures that require a sizeable space in which to be crafted and dried.
But Koren’s story represents more than just the challenge of finding and keeping an affordable room of one’s own, or the struggle of committing one’s life to the creation of art. The article highlights the larger dynamic that evolves from artists seeking cheap studio spaces – the impact that their presence often has on neglected neighborhoods.
As Shannon Linker noted in her episode of our Thriving Artist Podcast, “Growing an Economy with Artist Entrepreneurs“, the arrival of artists in downtrodden neighborhoods is often the economic tipping point for these communities. Where artists go, galleries – and, soon after, restaurants – follow. Artists bring their creative value with them, imbuing formerly lowbrow areas with a certain cachet, and increase the economic value of these neighborhoods by drawing people with disposable income who come to see their artwork. According to Elizabeth Hulings, the director of the Clark Hulings Foundation, “Anything that creates a social gathering is essential to building community.”
Yet, when galleries and restaurants open, new people want to relocate to these areas, and the market value of real estate in these neighborhoods increases, driving up rents, and driving out artists. Suddenly, the individuals who were at least partly responsible for a community’s renaissance can no longer afford to live in that community, and are forced to move on to the next low-priced neighborhood, where the cycle gets repeated again.
Artists are valued for the beautiful paintings and sculptures they create, but they provide so much more than that. They bring diversity and inspiration to the larger community of which they are apart, and when artists cannot afford to live in a city, those contributions disappear right along with their art. If cities wish to foster and maintain a thriving population of artists – and all the benefits that such a community provides in return – they must do a better job of ensuring that artists have access to affordable studio spaces.


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