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The application for the 10th anniversary edition of Waves Vienna is open from now on. Just register for free on gigmit and apply to play at Waves Vienna from 10.-12.SEP.2020.
Please keep in mind that we do not accept applications by mail, instagram or facebook. From the open call via gigmit we select at least 10 acts to perform at Waves Vienna 2020. All the best! The application ends on 15th of June 2020.
We’re super proud to present our official After Movie for Waves Vienna 2019. Thanks a million to the lovely people at buero butter for thier great work and to the band Anger, the winners of the Export Award XA 2019 for the Song “Baby”.
The XA – Music Export Award was presented for the third time at
the Waves Vienna Music Festival & Conference 2019. The dream pop duo ANGER emerged as the winner among seven nominated acts.
Anger consists of Julian
Angerer and Nora Pider, both originally from Brixen, South Tyrol. The dream pop
duo moved to Vienna and brought a beautifully melancholic mood with them,
accented with a soft Italian flair. Anger describes their own story in just a
few, but strong words: “Emo-Boy meets cool skater
girl. They don’t like each other, of course. Eventually they become friends,
then a couple. And then a band.”
After a couple of
festival shows in 2019, including Maifeld Derby (DE), Frequency Festival (AT), Sonar Festival (ES), the renowned
Reeperbahn Festival (DE), and Waves Vienna (AT), Anger already got a taste of performing on international festival
stages. In their songs Anger deals with the big emotional topics, moving
between love and anger, party mood and Sunday depression. Last but not least,
the duo also gives a voice to the generation of the so-called millenials. On
September 20th the duo Anger released their debut album „Heart
/ Break“ on Phat Penguin Records.
Don’t be afraid of the
ANGER about the XA-Music Export Award:“We
are really very happy about receiving this award. It is not only a tribute to
our work, but also another proof that we are on the right track. Of course we
are also very happy that we could convince the international jury and win the
audience with our show and our sound. We are also big fans of the two previous
bands DIVES [XA 2018] and CARICARI [XA 2017] and gladly join the list of
XA-Music Export Award winners. We are looking forward to an exciting year with
many shows abroad, hoping to be able to carry our music as far as possible and
to reach as many people as possible. And as it says in our song “Future”:
“Keine Angst vor the Future Baby.” [Don’t be afraid of the future Baby. Note]
(Nora + Julian)
The XA – Music Export
Award is not only intended to pave the way onto international festival stages
for the young band, but also to give them more freedom for the creative part of
their music-making. Aside from the prize money of 3.500 €, donated by the SKE Fund of AustroMechana, the XA – Music Export
Award includes the assurance of Austrian Music Export, Radio FM4 and Waves Vienna to support the respective winner
through expertise and international networks in the following year, for example
through exchange at partner festivals.
Last weekend Waves Vienna Music Festival & Conference invited music lovers to discover 100 new acts and to take part in workshops, speed listenings and lectures. 15.000 people, among them 1000 representatives of the international music industry, responded the call and enjoyed the ninth edition of Vienna’s Showcase Festival.
Besides newcomer acts from various genres already established acts like Marissa Nadler or Shortparis were part of Waves’ line up. The Russian avantgarde band surprised with experimental and performative sound theater. The performance of neoclassical composer and piano player Martin Kohlstedt left the audience with goose pumps. Alyona Alyona, a very promising hip hop artist from the Ukraine made the festival guests at the Ottakringer Stage at HLMW9 dance and go wild. The school for fashion and tourism hosted four different stages. “Also next year for our 10 year anniversary we intend to stay in the ninth district in the surroundings of WUK”, reveals Thomas Heher, the festival director. Of course there will be a lot of innovations as well – but those stay a secret for now. A shout out to the national and international festival audience – numerous festival visitors came from abroad – to stay tunes and catch the the next Wave(s).
Famous record store Schallter usually resides in Westbahnstrasse 13 in Vienna’s 7th district. For Waves Vienna it pops up with a very special store at our Ticketmaster Lounge @ Project Room.
On every festival day between 20:00 and 00:00 you can browse the finest vinyls and buy some stuff of acts performing at Waves Vienna.
In addition all Waves Vienna 2019 gig posters produced by buero butter including artists like Chastity Belt (US), Dan Mangan (CA), Marissa Nadler (US), International Music (DE), Friedberg (UK), Paula Valstein (IL), Alli Neumann (DE), Shortparis (RU) and Alyona Alyona (UA) will be available at the Schallter Store.
With your Waves Vienna Festival wristband you get lots of specials and discounts at shops and restaurants around the Festival Centre WUK. The special offers are only available from 26.-28.SEP.2019 with your Waves Vienna Festival wristband.
Coffee, pastries, after-parties: for over a century Café Weimar has been very popular in Vienna. A historic authentic viennese café with lots of character, and the legendary nightclub Palme in the basement. With each main dish or piece of cake you get a free coffee!
Anyone who partied with us 2016 will probably have a déjà-vu feeling: Kafa has just moved into the then-Waves warm-up lounge and provides us with delicious coffee for tired dance feet. 10% off everything (except filter coffee) with your Waves wristband.
Legendary Statt-Beisl at WUK will not only host concerts, but also supplies us with his delicous sandwiches (pulled brisket & mozarella), Viennese Craft Beer Domrep Pils and most important: a cake and coffee deal for € 3,80! Show your wristband to get special discounts!
Apart from the quality of the ingredients, fresh preparation, the variety of the dishes is another great reason to enjoy Italian cuisine at Restaurante Francesco. The chef created exclusivly a veggie “Waves pasta” for 12 € and you can get the Pizza Francesco for € 9,50 instead of € 12,50.
The family-run business has been feeding us with high quality sweets from around the world for more than 100 years. With your festival wristband you get 10% discount on over 140 varieties of liquorice!
In 2016, Waves selected Israel (and Germany) as its focus country, showcasing many of Israel’s newest and edgiest musicians in their European debut. This year the tradition continues, as the next wave of Israeli music is coming to Waves Vienna 2019. At the Reception on Thursday, 26.SEP.2019 from 18:30-19:30 at Ticketmaster Lounge @ WUK Project Room Israeli pop singer Sabina, a 2015 Waves Vienna alumni, will perform a 20 min semi-acoustic live-set. Everyone is more than welcome, so drop by, have a drink, listen to some great music, and mingle with the Israeli musicians in an intimate and informal atmosphere.
Please be aware that this is a Conference Event and can be attended with a Conference Pass or a Pro Pass only.
Israeli shows at Waves Vienna 2019
Alon Lotringer (IL)
As a singer/songwriter, composer, producer and multi- instrumentalist Alon Lotringer has become prominent part of the Israeli music scene in the past few years.He was first acknowledged with his band “Moora”, leading the group on vocals and bass alongside Omer Klein and Shachar Barabash. Shortly after, Lotringer released his first Hebrew solo album, the critically acclaimed “In a Grey Turquoise Forest”.
Paula Valstein (IL)
Tel Aviv-born pianist singer/songwriter Paula Valstein matches her rich voice with a powerful sense of songwriting. The artist who has been working in New York and performed for music lovers worldwide, creates dramatic pop tunes that are driven by twisty melodies.
Lara Snow (IL)
Lara Snow is the music project by Valery Sherman and Jonatan Harpak from Tel Aviv. With an extremely feminine and almost girl-like voice, Valery takes one from softly sung lyrics to rebellious rap phrases, which are musically held together with dramatic, dance-evoking beats.
Sabina released her album, Purple Ribbons, which was produced by the well-known Israeli music producer Yossi Mizrachi, and the acclaimed international producers – John Ho and Warren Huart in LA. The album deals with Sabina’s life, from her childhood in Stuttgart Germany, Hollywood career up till today in Israel, as an artist, social activist and a mother. Over the past 5 years, Sabina has performed with some of the Israel’s biggest acts (Adi Ulmansky, Yirmi Kaplan) as well as featuring in Vienna’s Waves Festival as a performer and main presenter. Her video clips were broadcast widely on the European channel OUT TV (the leading European life style channel). On ILTV television channel, Sabina was introduced as “The upcoming and talented singer songwriter Sabina”. Throughout her career, Sabina has written and composed her own songs, some of which have been produced by Luis Lahav (who worked with Bruce Springsteen). Sabina has recently collaborated with the upcoming New York producer Stavros on a remix that will be released in the Fall 2019. Sabina will be returning to the Waves Festival in September 2019. Her new material fuses together the Eastern and Western in uences on her life, resulting in a unique composition style that makes for memorable performances in her live concerts. This will be the second time that Sabina has been asked to be a creative consultant with regards to showcasing Israeli artists at Waves. Sabina writes and sings in 4 languages: English, German, French and Hebrew. She is involve in non-pro t organization “Turning The Tables”, which helps women leave the cycle of prostitution. Together with some of the leading women vocal artists in Israel, SABINA performed in a concert celebrating International Women’s Day with Yael Deckelbaum, Lola Marsh, and Jane Bordeaux. Sabina was recently appointed a Board Member of “AmericanVoices” in Israel. Recently, Sabina was chosen to sing and act in a new Israeli childrens’ film.
Nominees include Keke, Elis Noa and Sketches on Duality. Jury evaluation and award ceremony at the Waves Vienna Music Festival.
the third consecutive year the music export prize “XA” will be awarded
within the Waves Vienna Music Festival. The award is an initiative of
Austrian Music Export, SKE Fonds, Radio FM4 and Waves Vienna. Seven
nominees have the chance to win the award and will be judged during
their performance at the festival. The winner will receive prize money
of 3,500 euros and the assurance of Austrian Music Export, FM4 and Waves
Vienna to support the Act in the following year – among other things by
integrating it into partner festivals and showcases.
Seven nominees, five jury members and 26 Austrian Bands at Waves Vienna 2019
More than 100 Bands will perform at this year’s edition of Waves Vienna Festival of which nearly 30 are from Austria! Seven out of these national musical newcomers are nominated for the export award: the young rapper Keke, singer-songwriter Bernhard Eder, soul/hip hop singer Soia, trip hop newcomer Elis Noa, hip hop/spoken word/jazz quintet Sketches On Duality, “sky gazer“ Good Willson and dream pop duo Anger.
During the three festival days, the performances of the nominated bands will be judged by a jury of experts. The jury is formed by three international jury members: Oskar Strajn (Eurosonic Noorderslag), Andraz Kajzer (Ment Ljubljana), Gorjana Jordanovska (Password Productions, Pin Festival), as well as the local Jurors Susi Ondrusova (FM4) and Lea Spiegel (SAE). After all the votes have been cast, the prize will be presented to the winning band on the last day of the festival, Saturday, 28 September, at 10:30 pm at WUK.
A Springboard for Austrian Talent
The surf-rock trio Dives, which emerged as the winner of the 2nd XA Music Export Award in 2018, went on to became one of the “Focus Acts 2019”. An new album is due to be released in November 2019 and the band will also perform at this year´s Viva Sounds Festival in Sweden.
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Lady Zen – Ladies of Legend
Alzenira Quezada (aka; Lady Zen) is an internationally known lyric fusion poet. In June of 2014 she appeared on the 100 Most Stylish DapperQs list. She was a speaker at the 2014 TEDxDirigo: Mavericks and Misfits season, and appeared alongside actress Glenn Close for the Maine Center for Creativity Industries Awards. Her work has been featured at the Biannual Butch Voices Conference, The Institute for Civic Leadership 20th Anniversary Gala, Creative Portland: Portland Framed Art Event, and the Maine NAACP MLK Day Celebration.
She was awarded a J. William Fulbright Scholarship in Opera Performance through the University of Arkansas, and a Community Service/Social Justice award through the University of Southern Maine. She received a Stonecoast MFA in Creative Writing in 2014. She has studied with renowned poets such as Carol Ann Duffy, Kevin Young, Jennifer Clement, Francine Ringold, and Annie Finch. In her spare time, she volunteers with the Trans Youth Equality Foundation, and has organized fundraisers to support Casa Hogar Girls Orphanage in San Miguel De Allende.

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August 27th 1990 was a sad day for Rock and Blues fans because we lost guitarist extraordinaire Stevie Ray Vaughan in a helicopter crash at only 35 years old.
In a short amount of time Stevie’s playing had elevated him to a legendary status.
Part of the myth of SRV was his Fender Strat #1 guitar.
It was looked upon as an instrument akin to King Arthur’s Excalibur sword.
In the video below we take an up close look at Stevie’s #1 guitar as we remember him on the anniversary of his passing.
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Vote calls on Tower Hamlets Mayor Rahman to reverse nursery closures
- Credit: Archant
Councillors have voted overwhelmingly to demand Tower Hamlets Mayor Lutfur Rahman withdraws his plans to axe nurseries in London’s deprived East End.
The vote followed a deputation of mums to last night’s council meeting from four nurseries facing the cuts announced by the mayor’s cabinet in September, which would affect 150 toddlers. One of the nurseries, Overlanders in Bow, even provides special care for deaf children.
“These nurseries provide affordable childcare, especially for vulnerable children with disabilities and special needs,” Alicja Topij told councillors.
“Poverty is rocketing in the East End. We cannot afford private nurseries that would cost up to £500-a-month more than in the public sector.
“Private nurseries charge between £1,000 and £1,500 a month on average for a full-time place.”
The mums who have been campaigning for two months were backed across the political spectrum from Labour to Tories—but excluding the mayor’s own Tower Hamlets First caucus which opposed the call.
Labour’s Shiria Khatun said: “The mayor needs to think about the social and emotional impact that closures will have on vulnerable kids—does he not have a heart?
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“I urge him to make a decision and tell the parents now that he will not be closing these nurseries and that the vulnerable children will have a place to go to for their education.”
Half the children in the East End grow up in poverty, Labour’s Amy Whitelock Gibbs pointed out, where too many don’t meet the expected levels of development.
She added: “The needs of disabled children would not be met in the private sector. There is a huge lack or nursery places already.”
The Tories’ Andrew Wood, supporting Labour’s motion, called for principles “like what is really important to us and what can we do without.”
The Mayor’s group blamed the cuts on the Government reducing the council’s spending by £100m over three years.
The group’s Shahed Ali said: “We’ve been put in a difficult position by a Tory government that’s chosen to slash our budgets so that we’re forced to make very difficult decisions.
“The reason I can’t support this motion us because it’s asking us to totally withdraw our proposal. It would be immature to make an off-the-cuff decision when we already plan to consult on how best to provide for our children.”
But the minority administration was overwhelmingly defeated in the vote calling on the mayor to make a U-turn on the nurseries.
The final decision, however, rests with his personal executive powers over the authority.


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German cruise operator AIDA Cruises is all set to make its return to the Caribbean this fall. The first of four vessels sailing in the area over the following months will be AIDAsol. The ship will depart on October 16 on a 40-day cruise from Hamburg to the Caribbean and back again to Germany.
It will be the first of three such voyages the ship will be sailing this winter. The second and third voyages will depart in November and January and will be even longer. In addition, three more AIDA ships will be sailing the Caribbean this winter, which will all be sailing on 14-day cruises starting and ending in the region.
After the company has been operating in Europe for many months, the Carnival Corporation-owned AIDA Cruises will be making its return to the Caribbean. It’s doing this in grand style. On October 16, AIDAsol will depart on a 40-day cruise from Hamburg, Germany, sailing to the Caribbean.
On the way, the ship will be making several stops in France (Cherbourg), Spain (La Coruna), and the Canary Islands (Tenerife) before she makes her Atlantic Crossing. The vessel is then expected to make its first Caribbean call on October 30.
The ship will be visiting Barbados, Castries on St. Lucia, the A-B-C islands, and St. Maarten before heading back to Europe. AIDAsol will make two more stops in Ponta Delgada and Lisbon, Portugal, and one in Le Havre, France, before arriving in Hamburg.
AIDAsol will sail two more long voyages this winter. In November and January, the vessel will sail on two 43-day cruises from Hamburg to the Caribbean.
Guests who are not a fan of being on board for 40 days or more will still have the chance to sail the Caribbean and experience the hospitality onboard AIDA’s ships. On October 18, AIDAluna will be the next ship to set sail to the Caribbean.
The ship will sail from Kiel, Germany, to La Romana, in the Dominican Republic arriving here on November 6. From here, guests can embark on 14-day cruises sailing to the Dutch Antilles, St Kitts, Antigua, and more.
AIDAdiva will reposition from Warnemünde on October 26, 2021, arriving in her new homeport of La Romana on November 13. She will also sail on cruises from La Romana calling in Cozumel, Belize, St. Maarten, Tortola, and Costa Maya.
Last but not least, AIDAperla will sail towards the Caribbean from her current posting in the Canary Islands on November 6. Voyage onboard AIDAperla will sail from La Romana in the Dominican Republic, or Bridgetown in Barbados.
The cruises take guests to the A-B-C Islands and places such as Dominica, Guadeloupe, Antigua, and St. Lucia.
For all cruises to the Caribbean on board the AIDA ships, all guests must be fully vaccinated before sailing. Guests will also need to undergo a COVID-19 test before departure. In the Caribbean, guests will have the opportunity to join organized tours or explore the islands individually.

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Comparative study of effects of a complex fertilizer and a biostimulator on macroelement content of leaf and fruit quality on sweet cherry (Prunus avium)91-94.Views:223
In this study. we are partly focusing on consumer acceptance of fruit, like fruit cracking, weight and flavours, and maturation, fruit density and content of nutrients which are undelie consumer acceptance, and important equally to the growers and marketers. the results on the dynamics of N-uptake corresponded ti thephenological phases of cherry and independent on the applied treatments. Younger leaves contain more N than elder due to the effective N uptake of young leaves. Based on the measurements conducted in June, the P content of leaves was in low P supply category at the control and the Benefit treatment, while was in the lower range of optimal category at Damisol treatment. According to our measurements, the K of cherry leaves decreases continuosly until September, expcept the control at which it increased from the end of June to September. the fruit weight was increased significantly by applying Benefit PZ. the best results for fruit cracing observed at Benefit treatment too. The best result for fruit density was observed at Damisol treatment.
Bud-, flower- and fruit-density in stone fruits59-69.Views:178
In 164 varieties of five stone fruit species, counts of flower buds, flowers and fruits set have been performed, regularly, between 1982 and 2002. The critical number and sample size has been determined for the purpose to estimate the yielding potential of peach plantations. For a rapid test, 10 shoots per variety are recommended. In sour cherry and peach varieties, the number and ratio of leaf and flower buds has been assessed on bearing shoots of different length.
The typical flower bud density of 129 peach varieties varies, as a rule, between 0.13 and 1.10 bud/cm. Three groups of flower-bud-densities could be distinguished: low (0-0.40 bud/cm), intermediate (0.41-0.60 bud/cm), high (more than 0.60 bud/cm). About 62% of varieties belong to the intermediate group. Negative correlation has been found between flower density and relative fruit set, whereas positive correlation between flower density and fruit yield.
The results are utilised in the description and choice of varieties, moreover, in choosing of optimal pruning policies. Varieties of high flower bud densities are recommended to be preferred for growing sites with frequent late frosts. Abundantly yielding varieties of low vegetative vigour are to be pruned more severely than those characterised by low yields, vigorous growth and low flower density. Sour cherry varieties, which are inclined to grow "whips" ought to be stimulated to grow longer shoots (40-50 cm per year), than varieties woid of that tendency (30-40 cm).
Self pollination in peach76-78.Views:132
The peach is though considered to be a self fertile fruit species, also some self sterile and male sterile varieties have been registered. The latter type seems to be frequently met in Asian varieties, whereas in the USA and Europe, J. H. Hale and Flaminia are grown. The purpose of the present study was the assessment of fertility relations of peaches and nectarines grown in Hungary. The authors studied, since 1974, more than 100 different peach and nectarine varieties as for fertility relations, especially their autogamous or geitonogamous fruit set on isolated, i.e. bagged flowers at bud stage, then set free after blooming finished. Isolated flowers of some varieties were also self pollinated, artificially. According to the results the varieties have been assigned to four alternative groups. Self sterile varieties in the proper sense have not been found, but partial self sterility (less than 10% fruit set), self fertility (10 to 20% fruit set) and high self fertility (more than 20% fruit set on selfed flovters) was generally met. The majority of the varieties belonged to the last two groups, nevertheless. the rate of fruit set displayed seasonal variation, the maximum was in one case 89.9%. The purposeful self (hand)pollination of the isolated flowers increased fruit set, substantially. Varieties rated as partially self-sterile are J. H. Hale and Fuzador (the former being partially male sterile too). Although in some years and some varieties, fruit set legged below 10% but according to the means the majority of nectarines are assigned to the self fertile category whereas most peach varieties, either for fresh consumption or industrial types, were highly self fertile.
Evaluation of fruit tree waterstress condition and transpiration with heat fl ux sensorsleaf area index, evapotranspiration, water stressViews:180
In this study the transpiration properties and response to heat stress of Granny Smith and Jonagold apple species were measured. The examinations were set at an orchard near to Debrecen. The chosen trees were two years old, without fruits, in 20l container, placed in the mixture of mulch matrix, wood chips and sawdust and grown at the same climatic conditions. One of the most important goals was to determine the leaf area of the trees which is a basic data for transpiration modeling. Leaf area was larger (signifi cance level p<0.05) in the upper part of the canopy to achieve larger photosynthetic surface. Jonagold species with less leaf number (–18% compared to Granny Smith) reached almost the same canopy area, than Granny Smith, due to larger leaf area of Jonagold. Another aim was to measure the transpiration rate of the apple trees. The transpiration measurements were carried out by sap fl ow meter. Only a small transpiration difference can be found between species. During the investigation time there were wet and cool as well as dry and extremely hot periods. In the case of dry and extreme hot periods the transpiration is decreased, which causes decrease in transpiration and enhanced the water stress of trees.
Organoleptic evaluation of sweet cherry varieties7-13.Views:381
The extraordinary abundance of precipitation in 2010 (somewhere around 1000 mm) influenced highly the development of taste and flavour in cherry fruits. As stated, only a few varieties out of 27 were acceptable as for commercial quality. Under the given climatic conditions, actually ‘Bigarreau Burlat’ earned 965.11 points and proved to be the best in the early ripening group. In the mid season group, three varieties earned more than 1000 points (‘Giant Red’, ‘Carmen’ and ‘Vera’ grown at Nagykutas and Pallag), whereas in the late ripening group ‘Germesdorfi’ sent from Csenger (1084), ‘Linda’ (1070.07) and ‘Lapins’ (1052) received recognition. Correlation has been tested on the basis of 27 varieties between the individual properties. We sated that the most important attributes, which influenced the general impression of decision makers are the following: form and size of the fruit (r=0.835 and 0.797), furthermore juiciness (r=0.776), taste (r=0.876) and sweetness (0.875). Crispness was considered to be typical to cherry (r=0.743). Relation between acidity and sweetness was also essential to determine the acceptance of the cherry character.
The effect of the limitation of insect pollination period on the fruit set and yield of quince cultivars (Cydonia oblonga Mill.)103-108.Views:184
The effect of the partial and/or complete limitation of the insect (bee) pollination period was studied in three consecutive years at 6 quince cultivars. Quince is greatly sensitive to the limitation. Complete limitation of insect pollination resulted in no yield and also a partial limitation of the insect pollination period (exclusion of the bees at the first or at the second half of the blooming) depressed the final set and the yield by 60-70% at least or more, sometimes down to no yield. No real correlation was found between the mean mass of fruits and the fruit set. The mass of fruit seems to be rather a character of the cultivars. A loose but significant correlation was established between the intensity of honeybee visitation and the consequent yield of quince. As much as some 4-5 and 8-10 honeybee visits are needed a day on one flower to achieve the required optimal fruit set that has been declared to be 20-25% for quince in the literature. These are extremely high bee visitation figures, accordingly, no doubt the commercial quince plantations require much higher number of honeybee colonies than other temperate zone fruit tree species to supplementary pollination
Irrigation management of a peach orchard19-24.Views:212
The research field was at Siófok, in Hungary, which is situated in the South East side of Lake Balaton. The physical characteristic of the soil is sandy loam and loam and the peach orchard is irrigated. Mainly Sweet Lady (early ripening), Red Heaven (medium ripening) and Weinberger (early ripening) species were installed. In order to achieve the optimal developement level of trees and maximal yield amount and fruit diameter (Sweet Lady 60–75 mm, Red Heaven 60–70 mm, Veinberger 50–60 mm) continous water and nutrient supply is required. The irrigation modeling was set by CROPWAT 8.0 based on the climatic, crop and soil data inputs of the last 10 years. Based on the results, large amount of water is needed for optimal growth of fruit trees, particularly in the summer months, in case of active ground cover (+) and bare soil (–) as well. The irrigation requirement of a tree was found maximum 4 l/hour in certain cases. This irrigation intensity can be achieved – calculated with 12-hour operating time – by using continuous water NAAN Tif drip tube with 2 l/h flux on 3 atm pressure with 16 mm pipe diameter. If lower irrigation intensity is required irrigation can be controlled by the decreased the operation time.
Effects of different levels of NaCl and CaCl2 on seed germination characteristics of Melissa officinalis L. and Ocimum basilicum L.21-25.Views:268
More than 15 million hectares of Iran’s land areas are suffering from salinity.We investigated the effects of two types of salt (NaCl, CaCl2) in different levels on the germination and initial growth of two medicinal and aromatic plants, Melissa officinalis L. and Ocimum basilicum L. The experiment was carried out in Qazvin Agriculture and Natural Resource Research Center based on a randomized complete block design, for 14 days in a germinator. Sweet basil germinated above 50% in each saline treatment (EC=10 dSm-1), in alkali treatment (CaCl2=18800 mg/L) and in sodic-saline treatment (Ec=10 dSm-1; SAR=5.6), however at the highest concentrations germination was slowed down. Lemon balm showed a higher sensitivity: except the lowest NaCl treatment, each other ones inhibited germination and its rate to some extent. The combined treatments of both salts increased the stress reactions. However, seedling growth was less effected. The results showed a stimulating effect of NaCl treatment in 2500 mg/L (EC<5 dSm-1) for both species concerning germination and seedling growth.
Effects of self and cross pollination on fruit set and fruit quality of sour cherry cultivars31-36.Views:268
An experiment conducted using factorial based on randomized completely block design during 2005 and 2006. Flowers of Érdi bőtermő, Érdi jubileum and Cigány meggy before anthesis and in balloon stages were isolated with paper bags from guest pollens and pollinated in appropriate time. The averages of final fruit set showed the advantage of open pollination (14.6% fruit set) in compare with artificial self pollination (13.0% fruit set) and natural self pollination (4.4% fruit set). Siah mashhad sweet cherry cultivar with more than 70% overlap of flowering and 9.8% fruit set in 2005 and 17.9% in 2006 was the best among applied pollinisers for Érdi bôtermô sour cherry cultivar.Also, Siah mashhad sweet cherry with more than 50%overlap of flowering time and 25.8%fruit set was the best polliniser for Cigány megg. Among the pollinisers, Siah mashhad was the best for Érdi jubileum with more than 50% overlap and 15.22% fruit set. Meanwhile, pollens of Siah mashhad caused the increase of fruit size in Cigány meggy cultivar. phenomenon. Pollens of Siah mashhad caused reduction in total soluble solids of Érdi bôtermô fruits, however, it does not have any significant effect on the acid rate of fruits.
The expression of the primigenic dominance in the flowering and fruit set of selected apple cultivars on different growth inducing rootstocks27-31.Views:193
Authors investigated the expression of the primigenic dominance in the flowering and fruit from open and self pollination of four apple cultivars ('Gala Royal', 'Golden Smoothee', Pink Lady' and 'Vista Bella') during two consecutive years in Western Hungary on three different growth inducing rootstocks (M. 9, MM. 106 and seedling). There were not significant differences in the effect of the rootstocks on the flowering order in a flower cluster. Significant difference in the fruit set in open pollination was found among individual flowers in a cluster, mostly between the king bloom and the second flower. The rate of the fruit set from self-pollination was very low without any significant difference among individual flowers in the cluster.
Antioxidant capacity, C-vitamin and anthocyanils content in the fruits of elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) types77-79.Views:134
: Elderberry used to be a common medicinal plant since long. Its ripe fruit and inflorescence has been collected. Cultivation however, started in Hungary recently, with the early 90-es. Initially, has been planted, the 'Haschberg' cultivar. Our Department started first with the selection of favourable genotypes in the Hungarian spontaneous populations of the species, we aimed to find clones, which are earlier ripening than 'Haschberg', moreover, superior in any of the agronomical or quality traits. Present study deals with 19 new selected clones by their content of vitamin-C, anthocyanins and their antioxidant capacity. Environmental stresses are inducing, increased, accumulation of free radicals in living organisms. To evoid the harmful effects of the free radicals, we need to consume antioxidant compounds (flavonoids, anthocyanins, vitamins, etc.) In the literature there are quite a few references related to the anthocyanins and antioxidants of the elderberry. Measurements prove that substantial differences exist among the population of the species as for the content and quality of those compounds. In anthocyanin content, the difference between the highest and lowest values was 3000 mg/I, whereas in antioxidant content this value was 6001.1M. Those types, which contained less anthocyanin (<5000 mg/I), produced lower antioxidant capacity, whereas the highest anthocyanin content was associated with the strongest antioxidant activity. C-vitamin content varied between 36.5 and 96.4 mg/100g. These values provide daily human requirements by their consumption. Summing up all parameters, examined the best type was Cinkota 1.
Applicability of 3D laser scanning in precision horticulture55-58.Views:307
Due to the technological development, remote sensing instruments and methods have become widespread in all segments of life (from precision agriculture through architecture to medicine). Among the innovative development of remote sensing instruments the 3D laser scanner is of outstanding importance. Horticultural applicability of terrestrial laser scanning technique is a new innovation in the precision agriculture. The structure of trees and branches, the canopy extension, the fruit yield, which can help to recognize some biophysical parameters, can be determined. The examination was carried out with Leica ScanStation C10 terrestrial laser scanner in the Study and Regional Research Farm of the University of Debrecen near Pallag. In this article the measuring principle, the parameters and horticulture applicability of the terrestrial laser scanner are presented.
Epiphytic microbiota of apple in integrated and organic growing85-89.Views:161
The surface microbial contamination is of great interest in case of fruits, since they are they potential sources of spoilage or foodborne diseases. The aim of this work was to compare the epiphytic microbiota of food safety concern of different apple cultivars as a function of cultivation methods (organic versus integrated), production year and place. Investigating 47 samples it was found that the average microbial contamination of the apple surfaces was within a certain range,, practically independent of cultivar, growing area and year. The frequency distribution of the surface bacterial, mould and yeast counts did not show significant differences between growing technologies or varieties. The principal component analysis the samples ranked the apple samples into seven groups on the basis of their microbial contamination level, and the discriminant analysis proved the goodness of grouping. The grouping was independent from cultivars and growing methods. No foodborne pathogen Salmonella spp. and Listeria spp. were found on the surfaces of apples.
Terminology of fruit set and fruit drop of sour cherry cultivars33-36.Views:192
Fruit set and fruit drop rates of 9 sour cherry cultivars (‘Érdi bôtermő’, ‘Debreceni bőtermő’, ‘Kántorjánosi’, ‘Újfehértói fürtös’, ‘Éva’, ‘Petri’ ‘Oblocsinszka’, ‘Pandy 279’ and ‘Csengôdi’) of eight years-old trees grown in Újfehértó, located in the Eastern north part of Hungary which grafted on Prunns mahaleb have been studied. Significant differences have been found in fruit set among cultivars. The average percentage of fruit set was 18.3%, which the ‘Oblacsinszka’ by 32.6% the highest fruit set, while ‘Debreceni bőtermő’ is very similar to ‘Pandy279’ showed lowest (12%) fruit set. Seasonal changes of fruit set and drop shows that there are four abscission peaks. The first fruit abortion wave appears during second week after pollination Thereafter, the second and third dropping period was found during the third and forth weeks after pollination. The forth abscission happened on the forth week after pollination. The highest fruit drop happened on ‘Pandy279’ (92.4%) very similar to ‘Éva’ (90%) while the lowest fruit drop observed in ‘Oblocsinszka’ (71.5%)
Incidence of fungal diseases on leaves of apricot and plum cultivars in Hungary29-31.Views:210
In this two-year study, incidence of Polystigma rubrum on plum, and Apiognomonia erytrostoma on apricot were evaluated on several stone fruit cultivars in Hungary. Results showed that most apricot cultivars expressed symptoms caused by A. erytrostoma, graded between 2 and 3 (10-50%) by the end of the summer in 2005 and 2006. The most tolerant apricot cultivars were Budapest and Mandulakajszi while the most susceptible ones were 'Magyar kajszi' and 'Piroska'. Assessments made on plum showed that most of the plum cultivars were tolerant or lowly susceptible to P. rubrum such as 'Ageni', 'Althann ringló', 'Bluefre', 'Cacanska najbolja', 'Silvia', 'Ruth Gerstetter', 'Tuleu gras' and 'Utility'. The most susceptible plum cultivars to P. rubrum were 'Besztercei clones' and 'Debreceni Muskotály'.
Volatile constituents of Nepeta cataria L., N. glechoma Benth. and N. parviflora M. Bieb. from Hungary47-50.Views:116
In the temperate zone live about 150 species of the Nepeta genus. Our investigations covered the examinations of the volatile oil containing species of the genus endemic in Hungary, Nepeta cataria and Nepeta parviflora. Latter is a relict of the ancient steppe-flora and endemic in Hungary as well. Phytochemical examination of the volatile oil containing plant material has also been carried out. Catnip growing in the Botanical Garden of PTE Department of Botany contained 0,67% volatile oil in May and 0,14% in November. Chemical character of the volatile oils were measured by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry and citronellol, citral-A, citral-B and geraniol components were identified. The composition of the oil of November samples shifted towards citronellol (65%). In both samples insecticide and repellent activity bearing compounds (+)-cis-p-menthane-3,8-diol, and (—)-trans-p-menthane-3,8-diol in 2-2.5 and 4-4.5% amount have been found. The catnip sample deriving from Germany contained a small amount of anetol, citronellol, neral, geraniol and geranial (6-13%), and possibly two isomers of nepetalactone in 23-31%.
The Nepeta parviflora endemic in the Nagyvolgy valley near Nagykaracsony consisted of the same compounds in the investigated years (1998-2000). Its limonene, methyl chavicol, b-cariophyllene, b-selinene, b-cubebene, davanone, germacrene-D constituents have been identified. In the year 2000 different GC % of these compounds were detected in the different organs of the plants.
The closely related species Nepeta cataria var. citriodora contained 83% citral, and the N. glechoma (= Glechoma hederacea) contained 41% a-cubebene, 20% patchoulenol, 7,7% spathulenol respectively. These compounds were identified by gas chromatography and gas chromatography / mass spectrometry.
Some physical properties of apricots and testing apricot sorting machines51-62.Views:211
Examinations were carried out in the manipulating and packaging plant of Gyümölcsért Ltd, in Boldogkôváralja, to determine some physical properties of five apricot cultivars and to test the work quality of the apricot sorting machines. The size and the weight of the fruits were measured and two sorting machines were tested. The results are given in tables and diagrams. The conclusions are also summarised.
Cooling irrigation as a powerful method for microclimate modification in apple plantation33-37.Views:237
Irrigation in some countries is a horticultural practice mainly used only to supply water. At the same time the use of microsprinklers have a powerful influence on the changes of temperature in orchards. When the air’s temperature is high (about 20 °C or higher) the evaporative cooling irrigation significantly decreases the plants’ surface temperature and air temperature. The cooling effect is stronger when the air is dryer. By using cooling irrigation regularly, canopy temperature can be decreased so that the beginning of blooming can be delayed. Also if the blooming is early and frost probability is high, serious damages can happen in orchards. The beneficial effect of cooling irrigation is the temperature reduction and frost protection. InMarch 2010, one month earlier than the expected blooming an irrigation system was established to produce anti-frost treatment and regulate the micro-climate of a Gala apple orchard which belongs to the University of Debrecen (Hungary). The objective of sprinklers was to cool the air by increasing water evaporation and relative humidity. The position of the micro-sprinklers was planned in three levels (around the tree trunks, a few cm near to the soil surface, in the crown region and above the crown, a half meter higher). The results showed that the water sprayed in the orchard by micro-jets influenced decisively the temperature of the plantation. At higher temperatures (around 20 °C), the drop of temperature may attain 5–7 °C. A low relative humidity of the air may increase the relative effect. When water was applied at intervals of 15 minutes for ten times a day from 8 am to 18 pm, the air, flowers and bud’s surface temperature could be kept low.At certain days when the temperature was higher than 10 °C, irrigation was used at night time in similar 15 minutes intervals, from 18 pm and 6 am. The beginning of bloom could be delayed for more than ten days. The Gala apple variety blooming dynamics was characterized by a logistic curve in the treated as well as in the control plot. In the treated plot, the curve was steeper than in the control one in spite of the equal temperatures measured in the plots. Under Hungarian climatic conditions, the method was successfully used to delay blooming dates. The main result was the diminution of the frost damage in the spring that assured apple yields.
Ecological drought resistance and adaptability of apple varieties113-122.Views:279
For adequate yields in apple plantations, during the long growing period of the fruit primordia, one of the decisive factors is water supply. Indicators of stress are valuable signs for the diagnosis of drought and necessity of watering, i.e. planning the irrigation of plantations. The aim of the present study was to find reliable signs of water stress on apple trees and at the same time conclude on the drought tolerance of different varieties. The plantation of apple varieties grafted on various stocks and cultivated according to different systems (irrigated, non irrigated, integrate and biological) has been examined continuously by leaf analysis. Along the period of growing fruits, measurements were made in the field, then the leaf samples were analysed in the laboratory for composition of pigments, carbohydrates and antioxidants, as well as the histology of the tissues checked. Without irrigation, the mean leaf mass and the relative chlorophyll content (SPAD) of the variety Idared on M4 stocks increases beyond the values of 50 SPAD, whereas on M26 stock and integrated system, it declines. In the collection of varieties, grown according to the „integrated” system, during the development of fruits, ‘Gála’ and ‘Remo’ varieties have been affiliated to the “less susceptible” group regarding drought tolerance because of the leaf morphology, structure and content of SPAD and antioxidants. However, ‘Idared’ and ‘Jonagold’ belong to the “susceptible” group. To the same group are ranged the ‘Akane, Red Rome vanWell, Pink Lady’ varieties. Those varieties reacted to a short period of drought by increased production (content) of carbohydrates. Regarding changes of carbohydrate content ‘Greensleeves’ and ‘Ozark Gold’ varieties belong to the moderately water dependent (requiring) group. In the field, SPAD-tests facilitated the measurement of nutrient-uptake and incorporation, which is proved by the tight correlation between the data of SPAD and the increment of leaf weight (r=0.76–r=0.88), however, this depends on the variety too. SPAD is an indicator of water supply and is related with the density of stomata, cannot used for the selection of water-exigent varieties but for (drought) tolerant ones. In integrated culture, the (drought) susceptible varieties display (water-soluble) hydrophilic and lipophilic antioxidants (ACWand ACL resp.) the quantity of which may have some role in drought tolerance.
New sour cherry cultivars selected from local sources79-80.Views:264
New sour cherry cultivars selected from local sources
Comparative evaluation of chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.) populations from different origin91-95.Views:345
In our research project under cultivation we examined 4 cultivars ('Soroksári 40', 'Lutea , 'Goral', 'Bona') and 28 wild populations of chamomile assuring all of them the same environmental conditions. Plant height, flower-diameter, essential-oil content, and the main terpenoid and flavonoid composition were analysed. The aim of our study was to establish the genetic background of breeding a new cultivar as well as encircle those natural habitats that give chamomile drug with the best quality.
In the case of plant height populations from the Great Hungarian Plain were lower than plants from Transdanubia and the control cultivars. Between the wild and the standard individuals we found significant differences with relevance to the flower-diameter. With regard to the essential oil content the populations were very heterogeneous even those, which came from the same habitat. Populations form Transdanubia and Nagyiván reached the essential oil level of the cultivars (0.721-0.931 gi100g), and 75% of the examined plants exceeded the minimum requirement of the PhHg VIII.
According to the essential oil composition our previous statement was confirmed that in the populations of Transdanubia and Northern part of Danube—Tisza Mid Region the main component is bisabolol-oxide A (30-41.2%), while plants native to the territory cast of the river Tisza are mainly characterised by a-bisabolol (32.3-48.4). In some samples the ratio of bisabolol-oxide B was more than 10%. The chamazulene content was higher in the cultivars selected to this component (above 20%), than in the wild populations (varied between 1.22 and 17.2%). Populations originated from the central part of Hortobágy region had extremely high apigenin content (10-13 mg/g), but in the case of chlorogenic acid, hyperoside and quercitrin we did not find any differences affected by the origin.
Preliminary results on salicylic acid treatment on brown rot caused by Monilinia laxa on Jumbo Cot fruit, Prunus armeniaca L.37-39.Views:244
The effect of salicylic acid on reducing brown rot caused by Monilinia laxa infection in postharvest apricot fruit Prunus armeniaca L. Freshly harvest Jumpo Cot fruit were treated with water as control treatment and other group treated with salicylic acid 2 Mm as induced resistance treatment, Fruits were infected by M. laxa (1 × 10-3spores ml-1) and incubated at 25 oC for 2, 4 and 6 days. Treatment fruits with salicylic acid resulted in direct effect on mycelial growth as in the salicylic acid treatment the growth reached to 45% after 6 days of incubation while in the control treatment it reached to 100%.
Comparison of pear production areas from yield risk aspect25-28.Views:229
There are three main pear production regions in Hungary. The most relevant is theWest-Transdanubian (Zala, Vas and Gyôr-Moson-Sopron counties), where up to 30% of total pear production occurs. The second most productive region is Pest County, where pear is grown mostly in gardens and garden plots, resulting in 15-20% of Hungarian production. In the northern Hungarian region (Bodrog valley in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Heves and Nógrád counties), the microclimate is perfect for optimal pear production. In our analysis, we focused on four plantations that are dominant in pear production in Hungary. Two of them are situated in south-western Hungary, one of them is in South Transdanubia and one is in North Hungary. Considering the personal attitude of the decision maker towards risk, the best alternative is ‘Williams’ in Alsóberecki, as the yield risk is the lowest with this variety, while the second best alternative is ‘Bosc Beurre,’ also produced in Alsóberecki. This is an irrigated area, and this fact evidently decreases the yield risk. The highest risk is in Bánfapuszta and in Zalasárszeg, for the non-irrigated ‘Williams’ variety. The highest yield with the lowest risk can be obtained with irrigation. Nevertheless, in the case that relevant data are available, and by incorporating cost and expected profit data, the stochastic dominance method is suitable for financial risk assessment, as well.
Effect of different flower thinning techniques on annual fluctuation of macro and micronutrients in sweet cherries87-90.Views:218
The seasonal dynamic of macro- and micronutrients uptake of a sweet cherry cultivar cv. 'Katalin' (Prunus avium L.) was studied according to apply different flower thinning techniques. Beside control treatment, three thinning treatments were performed: (I) thinning for I flower/inflorescence, (2) thinning for 2 flower/inflorescence, (3) thinning for 3 flower/inflorescence. Soil examination was carried out to establish the growing conditions of orchard site. Moreover, for studying the temporal dynamic of nutrient uptake plant analytical examination was performed four times per year based on leaf collecting according to the phenological phases. It was found that the macro- and micronutrients contents of leaves were showed significant differences between treatments before ripening, at ripening and after ripening stage. It was found that thinning has influence on mineral composition of leaf. Flower removal unbalanced the equilibrium of generative and vegetative processes. The applied manual flower thinning treatment resulted improving vegetative processes like nutrient uptake and storage.

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Back to punishment in New South WalesBMJ 2004; 329 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.329.7474.1111 (Published 04 November 2004) Cite this as: BMJ 2004;329:1111
New South Wales in Australia appears to be reverting to its origins as a penal colony, if the interim recommendations of the special commission of inquiry into Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals are any guide.
The hospitals, on the southwestern outskirts of Sydney, serve a population of 800 000 people. In November 2002 four nurses made 71 allegations to the then state health minister, Craig Knowles, about “unsafe” care of patients in the hospitals. The allegations were referred to the Health Care Complaints Commission and were investigated. The commission's report of December 2003 focused on the systemic problems underpinning many of the adverse events, particularly under-resourcing and under-staffing. The report's accounts of individual cases will be familiar to any doctor working in a modern hospital, describing clinical errors of judgment, fumbled handovers, delays in treatment, and poor communication.
Nurses have been spat at
The government was incensed that blame had been laid at its feet. The complaints commissioner was sacked, and a senior member of the New South Wales bar, Bret Walker, was appointed to head a special commission of inquiry. His approach, detailed in two interim reports, was to recommend reinvestigation with a view to disciplinary action against individual doctors and nurses, almost 30 of whom have been referred back to a revamped complaints commission. None of these doctors or nurses has yet had an opportunity to present their version of events. Meanwhile, an investigative television programme raised serious questions about the backgrounds and motivations of the four whistleblowers.
The government's response and Mr Walker's approach have dismayed people engaged in efforts to improve the safety of patients. Paradoxically it was Mr Knowles who initiated these efforts when he set up the Institute for Clinical Excellence in 2001, an independent statutory authority, charged with improving patient safety. It has trained more than 2000 senior clinicians and health managers in root cause analysis (RCA) of adverse events. Many system vulnerabilities have been identified and corrected as a result of RCA.
These successes have now been jeopardised. The initial inquiry triggered sensational newspaper headlines and aroused widespread distrust of the state's public hospital system. Staff at the hospitals involved are severely demoralised, and anger in the community has been so intense that nurses walking in uniform down Campbelltown's main street have been spat at. Patient safety managers throughout the state report reluctance on the part of clinicians to be involved in RCAs for fear that they may become embroiled in Walker-style inquiries. Concern about possible criticism by relatives has led to a state-wide reluctance to discharge patients from hospital, partly because a number of the complaints concerned patients who died after leaving Campbelltown Hospital. This has aggravated the already serious problem of blocked access.
Mr Walker reacted angrily to criticism of his first interim report and has rejected the notion that a successful systems approach is incompatible with widespread punishment. He has repeatedly emphasised the need for individual accountability of doctors and nurses. However, almost all the incidents complained of did not involve egregiously culpable behaviour, such as drunkenness or deliberately unsafe acts, but resulted from clinical errors in which three closely related elements—the doctor's actions, the patient's illness, and the system—have yet to be unravelled before an assessment can be made about any individual culpability. If this is done it should be possible to apply a decision tree of the type described by James Reason in Managing the Risks of Organisational Accidents to determine culpability, if any. It is unfortunate that doctors and nurses have been subjected to punitive sanctions before this process was applied.
The need to separate the tangled elements of a clinical event means that complaints about a doctor or a nurse require different handling from complaints about other professionals. Mr Walker rejected this (www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/special_commission): “I really don't have any patience with this idea that a complaints system for doctors should be different from a complaints system for anybody else, and that doctors mustn't suffer the equivalent of a court martial.”
Mr Walker eventually acknowledged in his final report the value of a systems approach. However, it was made clear that the interim reports are not provisional and that the disciplinary recommendations will not be reversed. They therefore remain as a lamentable case study of an inappropriately punitive response to adverse events. The operation of the state's hospital system has been impaired, and there are ill omens for the future improvement of patient safety. As James Reason has pointed out, communities generally get the disasters they deserve.
Competing interests TBH is a faculty member of the Institute for Clinical Excellence, Sydney, and a director of MDA National Insurance, an Australian medical indemnity company. At the time of writing no member of MDA National was the subject of a complaint relating to Campbelltown or Camden Hospitals.


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Where the Chefs Eat: Vincenzo Betulia of Osteria Tulia, The French in Naples
When he's not at the helm of two of Naples top restaurants, where does Chef Vincenzo Betulia eat? Good question.
Naples chef Vincenzo Betulia, whose trio of restaurants — Osteria Tulia, Bar Tulia, The French — are often ranked among the city's top eateries, brings a love for classic French and Italian cuisines to his menus.
His favorite dishes to prepare?
“There’s a lot of them,” he says, laughing. “That’s why I own restaurants. Typically everything that’s on my menu is something that I really enjoy to prepare. I’ve been in the industry for 31 years — feels like 131 — and the things I’m always most drawn to are simple dishes with a handful of ingredients.”
Betulia’s philosophy in the kitchen focuses on simplicity and honesty.
“I’m not here to reinvent the wheel,” he says.
“I’m doing dishes that people would find in Italy or a Parisian bistro. To say that I’m this avant-garde chef doing this crazy tweezer food that’s a riff on Italian or French, I’d be lying to you.”
Dining review:The French restaurant in downtown Naples is a tres magnifique dining experience
More:Fall openings: New restaurants spring up in Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral
When he’s not preparing his famous steak frites or roasted short-rib tortelloni, Betulia likes to eat out with his wife and three boys. Here are some of his top destinations:
Do you have a favorite restaurant in the area? Bleu Provence has always been one of my favorites. Jacques (owner Jacques Cariot) truly is Naples’ top host.
Other go-to spots that might not be in the neighborhood? My wife and I will drive an hour and a half to Miami for dinner. It’s good to see a different vibe and feel a different energy. Upland is definitely one of my favorites. It’s awesome, very simple Californian. To make that escape is great.
Where do you go for a quick meal? One place that my wife and I visit for a quick lunch while the kids are in school is Sushi One on Pine Ridge (Road). It’s a family-run sushi joint. We’ll have a couple of sushi rolls and call it a day.
You say your three boys are picky eaters. Any place you like to take them? My 10-year-old only eats hangar steaks, flank steaks and grilled chicken, and my twins are heavy carb eaters. We went to Ocean Prime the other night, and we had a lovely time. My son ordered a $40 filet.
How about for special occasions? My wife and I try to travel as much as we can, and for me, special occasion places are bucket list restaurants like Le Bernardin or 11 Madison Park (in New York City).
Osteria Tulia, Bar Tulia and The French are all located on Fifth Avenue South in Naples. Visit osteriatulia.com or thefrenchnaples.com for more.
Find his picks
Bleu Provence: 1234 8th St. S., Naples; 261-8239 or bleuprovencenaples.com
Upland: 49 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-602-9998 or uplandmiami.com
Sushi One: 1410 Pine Ridge Road, Naples; 354-0101 or sushionenaples.com
Ocean Prime: 699 5th Ave. S., Naples; 430-0404 or ocean-prime.com
Le Bernardin: 155 W. 51st St., New York; 212-554-1515 or le-bernardin.com
Eleven Madison Park: 11 Madison Ave., New York; elevenmadisonpark.com

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Consuming a healthy diet is the foundation of maintaining your overall physical and mental wellness. Poor dietary habits contribute to the development of the leading killers in America, including heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Numerous diet programs claim the best health benefits, yet conflicting information makes choosing the right nutritional path difficult. The Paleo and Mediterranean style diets are two similar programs emphasizing diet as a way of life, not a temporary solution. Each has benefits and clinically evidenced effectiveness for reducing risk of health complications. Choose what works best for you based on credible information and consultation with your physician.
Paleo Diet Basics
The Paleo diet is based on the concepts of eating foods off the land as the ancestral hunters and gatherers from the Paleolithic period once did. Before industrialization, technological advances and science assisted in farming, slaughtering and packaging foods, the ancient Paleolithic people hunted free range game, fished in seas that were not exposed to toxic dumping and gathered crops from pesticide free land. Emulating this form of diet in modern times is not as difficult as it may seem, and you are not expected to find wild game to hunt and build a farm in your back yard. The basics boil down to fruits and vegetables as the foundation, incorporating lean sources of protein from poultry or fish and obtaining healthy fats from nuts, seeds or grass-fed meat sources. Grains are not emphasized in this diet plan.
Mediterranean Diet Basics
The Mediterranean diet is modeled after the eating habits and cooking styles of people living in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea, including Greece and Italy. This diet emphasizes more daily servings of fruits, vegetables and grains than any other food group. Consuming fish at least twice a week and eating moderate portions of dairy and poultry are part of this diet. Lean meats are allowed, however, less is best. Light to moderate consumption of red wine with meals and use of olive oil are also important components of the Mediterranean diet.
Similarities and Differences
The Paleo and Mediterranean diets both make use of fish as optimal sources of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Limiting the amount of saturated fat in your diet is one crucial component of heart health, which each diet recognizes. Both diets encourage several servings of fruits and vegetables for getting the vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants required to maintain health and prevent disease. The diets also highlight eating nuts, seeds and use of olive oil for flavoring over fatty dressings and junk food snacking. The diets differ in the consumption of dairy foods and of grain products like breads, pastas and cereals. MayoClinic.com notes that the Mediterranean diet encourages eating low-fat dairy to maintain calcium, vitamin D and protein needs. Whole grains are equally important to provide fiber for healthy digestion and keeping cholesterol levels lower.
Benefits of Paleo-Mediterranean Dieting
According to a 2009 pilot study in "Cardiovascular Diabetology," diabetic participants placed on a Paleo diet showed improved blood sugar control and reduced risk for cardiovascular disorders compared to eating a diabetic diet alone. Similarly, the "British Medical Journal" published a 2008 study of non-diabetic participants on a Mediterranean style diet that had a 35 percent reduction in risk for developing diabetes due to changing eating patterns. The crux of choosing a Paleo or Mediterranean diet lies in limiting foods with saturated fats and refined sugars while also increasing consumption of raw produce that promotes arterial health and normal digestion. Both diets offer benefits for cardiovascular health, prevention or management of glucose-related disorders and a means for consuming foods that may protect against forms of cancer. Choose the right nutritional plan based on your current health status and recommendations from your physician.
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- MayoClinic.com: Mediterranean Diet
- "Cardiovascular Diabetology"; Beneficial Effects of a Paleolithic Diet on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Cross-Over Pilot Study; Tommy Jonsson et al; July 2009
- "British Medical Journal"; Adherence to Mediterranean Diet and Risk of Developing Diabetes: Prospective Cohort Study; M. A. Martinez-Gonzalez et al; May 2008
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Our surveying team assists power plant owners in equilibration measurements to prevent vibrations during the operation of turbines or other rotating equipment.
We also conduct deformation measurements for tank farms. Operators of tank farms rely on our team of industrial surveyors to monitor tanks annually. The experience with placing sustainable measurement reference points and the accuracy of the measurements makes Sweco a strong partner in this ‘sensitive’ matter.


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People on the Move
Tad Loran & Ashley Lawson lease 3,705 sf of Retail Space
12:03 PM, Dec. 4, 2013
Tad Loran and Ashley Lawson of Avison Young | Western Alliance Commercial, Inc. represented the Landlord, Wells Fargo Bank, in the lease of 1,250 square feet of retail space in the Village at Double Diamond at 748 South Meadows Parkway, Suite A-7, in Reno to 9 Round. The tenant was represented in this transaction by Snap Fitness Real Estate.
At the North Valley's Shopping center at 200 Lemmon Drive, in Reno, they also represented the Landlord, Gabrielsen & Company, in the lease of 1,215 square feet of retail space to North Hills Chiropractic and the lease of 1,240 square feet of retail space to North Valley’s Insurance. The tenants were unrepresented in these transaction.

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How much longer will we deny the growing body of research linking Roundup to infertility before calling this chemical a contraceptive?
The GM farming system has made exposure to Roundup herbicide a daily fact of our existence, and according to the latest US Geological Survey study its probably in the air you are breathing...
We often hear that correlation is not causation, so why are world renowned scientists treating the Zika virus as the sole cause of microcephaly in Brazil when there are so many other factors?
One quarter of our global food supply contains a hidden hormone-disrupting danger that can cause serious acute, as well as chronic adverse health effects. A recent study on young girls in New Jersey found detectable concentrations in the urine of 2/3rds of the population sampled.
Stroller-pushing mothers delivered nearly a million signatures in Sacramento on Wednesday, for an initiative to put to populist vote The California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act.
The ten-week signature drive collected nearly double the amount needed to put the R2K Act on the November 6, 2012 ballot.
Alarming new research published in the journal Neurotoxicology and Teratology sheds new light on the emerging connection between glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide, and neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonian disorders.
What do GMOs and vaccines have in common? You may be surprised to learn how many overlapping issues they share, and why both technologies should be scrutinized far more closely.
Roundup herbicide (glyphosate) in our air, rain, groundwater, soil and most food in the U.S., and an increasing body of research reveals it has cancer-promoting properties.
The Global GMO Free Coalition welcomes the launch of the largest ever study on GMO and pesticide safety – Factor GMO.
Could Monsanto's glyphosate-based herbicide Roundup be leading to the overgrowth of deadly bacteria in animals and humans consuming genetically-modified food contaminated with it?
The EPA is tossing aside safety data; Companies "testing" their own products have led to the EPA sweeping major environmental and social problems under the rug.
A new study reveals that Roundup herbicide enhances the growth of aflatoxin-producing fungi, lending an explanation for the alarming increase in fungal toxins recently discovered in U.S corn, and revealing another way in which GM farming is seriously undermining food quality.
You might ask, "why all the fuss about agricultural genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?" After all, regulatory agencies have approved these technologies for widespread application and consumption, so they must be safe, right? Well, the truth is that there is no agency and no industry that works to protect our health. At best, the EPA, USDA, and FDA attempt to respond to our disease after the cause is widespread.
Highly concerning new research reveals chemicals used in industrial agriculture are up to 1,000 times more toxic than the regulatory system presently states.
Hillary Clinton Suffers Monsanto Bombshell on Eve of US Election The latest in the on-going Clinton email scandal now sets in concrete the connection between John Podesta and biotech monstrosity Monsanto.
A new study offers 'scientific proof' that Roundup herbicide, far from a cancer causing agent, may help to cure lethal cancers some day.
Think you can avoid glyphosate by buying organic? Think again. A new investigation by Tropical Traditions reveals that many products in the organic grain market in the U.S. contain glyphosate residue at levels almost the same as conventional grains.
The nightmarish toxicological profile of Roundup herbicide (glyphosate) continues to emerge within the peer-reviewed research, this time revealing its role in supporting the growth of a pathogenic bacteria of great medical significance.
Generations are being harmed by agricultural chemicals, but Monsanto's best kept secret lies in 3 decades of evidence that support industry knowledge of devastating impact to society's most vulnerable.
Cheerios may be "non-GMO" but it is virtually guaranteed to contain Roundup herbicide residues, based on an oat supplier's recent admission.
The widely held claim that GMO food is as safe as traditional food has been disproved by a new study showing that Roundup accumulates in genetically modified plants and not conventional and organic ones.
The commercial purpose of GMOs is not to feed the world or improve farming. They exist to gain patent rights over seeds and plant breeding and to drive agriculture in directions that benefit agribusiness at the expense of farmers, consumers and the natural world.
Glyphosate, the toxic chemical found in Monsanto's herbicide Roundup, has now been found in the breast milk of German women. Glyphosate is proven to cause a myriad of ills and is appearing at alarming levels in human beings.
The bombshell GMO/Roundup study brought to the forefront the link between what we eat and breast cancer risk, less than two weeks before the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Will we let this connection be pinkwashed away?


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She goes over the numerous ways for both men and women to greatly improve their own fertility. An inside analysis of finding significant details for baby. These days, some birth control methods also provide you with an added protection against STDs or sexually transmitted diseases, while certain others may only be helpful in preventing pregnancy. Women who are already suffering from Type I and Type II diabetes before pregnancy are more likely to suffer from stillbirth, caesarean section, miscarriage and preterm birth. In many ways, Pilates equipment today is not much different than it was back then. Make sure you don t do it yourself.
The blockage can be found in one or both the ureters. Also known as implantation bleeding, this is likely to occur anytime between the 6th and 12th day after the fertilization of the egg. If the bleeding becomes heavy and is red, the doctor should be notified as soon as possible. If you’re experiencing a sudden outbreak or acne ora worsening of your already existing adult acne, then you are notalone. If you are totally addicted to saunas, you will need to find alternative ways to enjoy the heat without risking the healthy development of your unborn child. A Missing PeriodThis is often the first sign that alerts many women to a possible pregnancy. How can I eat healthily with all the morning sickness and nausea? Some women experience very few symptoms while others seem to have them all and it can vary from each pregnancy you have.
You need to eat correctly during your pregnancy. Its accuracy is of 100 percent but it must be done in a specialized medical unit and it is usually followed by a gynecological examination. Similarly for smoking and drugs, you should cut down the consumptions of these bad habits to ensure the healthy pregnancy. This sort of attitude is harmful for the psychological health and your relation with the child! Itching during pregnancy is a common source of discomfort for many women.
Not only is this position great for you to relax, it also promotes direct eye contact between you and your partner and gives you both great views. Also, these exercises must help you in your delivery as well. This will ensure that there is as much sperm to fertilize. Cord blood is known to be a rich source of haematopoietic stem cells, which are majorly responsible for replenishing blood and regenerating the immune system. Calorie burn: 470 calories per hour. There are reputed brands of maternity clothesavailable both in online and offline stores.
You can get the result anytime and anywhere you are. It will not only help you to reduce weight but also improve your mood. This happens when women are seriously overweight or underweight. Chances of ectopic pregnancies increase if you become pregnant while using a contraceptive-coil or a progestogen only contraceptive pill. She needs practical health messages in keeping herself and the baby healthy. It has to be comfortable as well as pretty. Of the 10 pregnancy signs, only about half of pregnant women experience nasea, and feeling nauseated can happen any time of the day or night.
Underweight women will gain more than this amount, and overweight women will gain less. The first attached poll asks which of three above websites you found to be the most helpful. A simple natural remedy for pregnancy complications can take care of your problems. Chances of having a healthy child are over 90% even if you have epilepsy. The first signs of pregnancy is the most significant loss of menstrual cycle. Some of these methods however should be avoided during this time though because they put too much stress on the scalp such as pigtails, cornrows, hair weaves and braids. Make sure that you eat a diet heavily based on acidic foods but to also include some alkaline foods for good measure.
A woman may feel depressed, angry, sad or may suddenly be euphoric and happy for no apparent reason. If you have a high risk pregnancy then you are put into different circumstance, but after the pregnancy, exercising is not something to put off as soon as you are ok’d by your doctor. These do not always show up as well on camera, so it may be best to use a soft lighting over the entire subject instead of a high contrast one.


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The CW hasn’t provided any clips yet from next week’s episodes of “The Originals” (#1.12 – “Dance Back from the Grave”) and “Supernatural” (#9.12 – “Sharp Teeth”), but we have previews of each to tide us over for now.
“The Originals” Episode 1.12 – “Dance Back from the Grave” (airs 1/28/14, 8-9pm)
FLASHBACKS TO 1919 — Marcel (Charles Michael Davis), still angered by recent events, refuses to help Klaus (Joseph Morgan) when a gruesome discovery is made in the Cauldron. Rebekah (Claire Holt) is on alert when she uncovers the remnants of a sacrifice down by the docks and immediately realizes that it’s the work of a dangerous warlock from their past.
Meanwhile, when Elijah (Daniel Gillies) gets some information that Rebekah may be in trouble, he and Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) set off to find her. At Rousseau’s, Cami (Leah Pipes) comforts Marcel, who opens up and shares some details of his past with her, but things quickly spiral out of control when an unexpected visitor shows up.
Finally, a violent confrontation ensues when Klaus faces off against a powerful force with an unmatched advantage over him. Daniella Pineda also stars.
Rob Hardy directed the episode written by Michael Russo and Michael Narducci.
“Supernatural” Episode 9.12 – “Sharp Teeth” (airs 1/28/14, 9-10pm; reruns 1/31/14, 9-10pm)
GARTH RETURNS — After finding out that Garth (guest star DJ Qualls) is in the hospital, Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) go to check on him.
Still carrying the guilt over Kevin, Dean lays into Garth about disappearing and demands to know where he’s been. Garth makes an excuse and then hightails it away from the guys.
Confused as to why Garth would run from them, Sam and Dean do some investigating and are stunned by what they find.
John Showalter directed the episode written by Adam Glass.
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Spears has denied reports claiming she stormed off The X Factor set in Austin, TX on Thursday because a contestant sang a terrible rendition of her own hit single "Hold It Against Me."
"Britneywalksoff??? LOL was just taking a little break people," the new second-season The X Factor judge tweeted Thursday night. "I am having the BEST time!!!"
A representative for The X Factor, which will air its second season in the fall, backed the 30-year-old pop singer's rebuttal.
"She just took a short break," the spokesperson for the Fox reality singing competition told Access Hollywood.
Reports Spears walked off the show's set first surfaced on Thursday afternoon when TMZ reported she left the judging panel after the contestant's performance got her upset. She reportedly did not return to her seat right away and absent for four contestants' auditions following the incident.

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Ask MBA – Fork Upgrades and Brake Issues
BLOOD ON THE TRAIL
Q: My nose bleeds when I ride my mountain bike. Do you think it could be my suspension?
—Bailee, whose jerseys all have red stains
A: We’ve never heard of a suspension setup being so jostling that it causes a nosebleed. In fact, mountain bikers lived without suspension bikes for many years without issue, so that rules it out entirely. This sounds like a medical issue. It’s possible you’re riding in dry conditions, which could be causing it. If this is happening every time you ride, though, it’s probably time to see a doctor.
DEPENDABLE IS THE NAME OF THE GAME
Q: I have a GT Avalanche 1.0, and I’m looking to change the fork. It’s running a RockShox Judy, and it’s starting to knock a little bit. I want something that’s depend- able but also doesn’t break the bank. I also need help with the derailleurs and shifters. It won’t change gears anymore. Should I start with changing the derailleur and go from there? It is currently a Shimano XT.
—Ezio, who wants a shocking answer
A: The Judy should be a solid fork as long as it hasn’t been run for a ton of miles without service. If you’re having problems with “knocking,” the solution could be as easy as an oil-change service with a diagnosis. Sometimes things can come loose internally, and it may be as easy as taking it apart to see what’s going on.
As for the drivetrain issues, the first thing we’d check is the alignment of the derailleur hanger and pulley cage. If those are straight and looking good, check the cables and housing. Most shifting problems can be solved by simply replacing those with fresh ones. Your Shimano XT stuff should be solid and likely doesn’t need
to be replaced unless it is worn out from many miles or damaged and bent. Start with replacing the cheap stuff first, then replace other parts if necessary.
Q: I currently have older Avid Elixir 1 brakes on my 2010 Kona Dawg Deluxe with 180/160-millimeter rotors. I’m con- sidering upgrading the brakes to Shimano, as the Avids aren’t quite enough some- times. I live in Raleigh, North Carolina, where it’s flat, and the Avids are plenty for my local riding, but I travel to Pisgah about once a month where better brakes would be nice. I also plan to ride some of the nearby downhill parks once or twice
a year. Would the SLXs be an upgrade over my Elixir 1s? Would the SLX or XT be enough power for the occasional downhill run, or should I look at getting the Zees. Right now I have found a good deal on all three models, with the XT being $28 more and the Zee being $84 more than the SLX for the set.
—Travis, who needs to keep it under the speed limit
A: All three of those brakes have solid power, and all have a somewhat similar feel. The SLX brakes are not quite as adjustable but deliver the best bang for the buck in the group. The XT brakes are slightly more adjustable but don’t neces- sarily deliver more power than the SLX brakes. If you’re really looking for extra power, we recommend going for the Zee brakes, which have a four-piston caliper, or going with either the XT or SLX brakes and then upgrading the stock brake pads to the metal ones. The metal pads use a material pad compound that is slightly noisier but will deliver more power and will have a more on/off feel where the power will come on more quickly.
THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS TO GET MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION
Mountain Bike Action is a monthly magazine devoted to all things mountain biking (yes, that’s 12 times a year because we never take a month off of mountain biking). It has been around since 1986 and we’re still having fun. Start a subscription by clicking here or calling (800) 767-0345.


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Inn Hotel-Restaurant Complex Trio is conveniently situated in Kalushske Shosse 9А in Ivano-Frankivsʼk just in 7.1 km from the centre.
Services and infrastructure of Hotel-Restaurant Complex Trio
A list of amenities that is available to guests: car park, convenient airport transfer, hiking, internet services, you may order meal into the room, modern game rooms, comfortable non-smoking rooms, well-appointed restaurant, meeting space for any corporate convention. Guests can pay for services using these types of bank cards: Visa, Mastercard, Maestro.
Accommodation staff speaks Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, English.
For guests, best accommodation are offered 6 rooms in the inn. Tourists can easily choose between different types of rooms: suite, triple, double, family. For guests are provided facilities such as clothes rack, hairdryer, flat-screen tv, dining table, air conditioning, desk.

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Author has written 7 stories for Hunger Games, Mortal Instruments, and Infernal Devices, Cassandra Clare.
Hey I'm Max and I have risen from the ground to haunt everyone with my annoying writing that I gave up on for like more than a year so like sorry and all that but yeah I'm here rad
I'm trying a new thing where I don't talk much about myself but actually hear from you so tell me about yourself and I'll keep the element of mystery, yeah?
The Real RULES:
IF SOMEONE SAYS 'ARE YOU OKAY' YOU SAY?
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?
WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
WHAT'S YOUR MOTTO?
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
WHAT IS 2 2?
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR?
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
WHAT DO YOU WANT RIGHT NOW?
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?

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The Lite Spike Tool is designed for use with our Omni Lite spikes. 100% Australian Made using 2mm Australian Stainless Steel, the Lite Spike Tool will last a life time.
The Lite Spike Tool is a spike wrench and spike gauge all in one. A must for all Athletics Centres to check the length of competitors spikes and handy enough to be able to remove and install spikes as well. All of the cut outs are designed to be used as a wrench so it doesn’t matter what awkward angle the flats of the spikes are on, there should be a section of the tool you can use.
If you just want a Spike Wrench then check out our Calnano Spike Wrench.
Whilst designing this tool we quickly realised that there isn’t a standard sizing amongst the steel spikes out there. The Lite Spike Tool may fit most steel spikes out there, if it doesn’t, you might like to file the opening a bit wider to accommodate your particular brand of spikes. Or better still, buy some Lite Spikes to give you every chance of being the best you can be and making full use of the Lite Spike Tool.
Why do you need a spike gauge? Have a look at the image of the steel spike sitting in the gauge. It is actually 8mm long and is technically an illegal spike for use in most sprint events on synthetic tracks. So what? Well athletics venues with synthetic tracks may void the track’s warranty if they allow spikes over 7mm in length on the track surface. You don’t want to be caught out in a call room minutes before you are due to run with illegal length spikes and then have to madly find replacements and change spikes.


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Nova: Treasures of the Great Barrier Reef
Let the experts take you "down under" and "under the sea" for an up-close and intimate look at a dazzling array of brilliant colors while introducing you to the amazing creatures found on and near the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia. State-of-the-art camera equipment and advanced techniques provide a microscopic view of the world’s largest coral reef and the wondrous lives around it. 1995/color/54 min/NR/fullscreen.
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I feel like I have been working on this blanket forever! But earlier this month my friend's new arrival was born so now that my creation is safely with its new owner, baby Madeline, I can finally share some pics.
The wool I chose was Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino. It is a really soft wool, perfect for the job and there are some very vibrant colours. I didn't want to make the blanket too pastel and babyish, so went for quite bright colours to make it a bit different. The wool itself is quite expensive, but is certainly worth it for a special project and for a gift.
The blanket is just a simple granny square design, using 3 main colours and I decided upon a square shape of 4 by 4, with 4 different squares.
I joined the squares in the traditional way to get the nice ridge between each square, I like this detail on granny blankets. I then added a pretty edge. I started with a row all the way round in single crochet in the purple, then I added a row of bright green and then a scalloped edge again in the purple. I really like the pop of bright green I think it finishes it off well.
Here is a full view of the finished blanket right before I wrapped it up and posted it off to Maddy to keep snuggly and warm in these freezing temperatures.
Have you posted any pics of crochet or crafty projects recently? Do send me links in the comments below, would love to see...

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Our reading block will be set up using the management system called the Daily Five. This is a way of structuring the reading block so every student is independently engaged in meaningful literacy tasks. These research-based tasks are ones that will have the biggest impact on student reading and writing achievement, as well as help foster children who love to read and write. Students receive explicit whole group instruction and then are given independent practice time to read and write independently while I provide focused, intense instruction to individuals and small groups of students. When it is up and running smoothly, students will be engaged in the Daily Five. The Daily Five is comprised of: Read to Self, Work on Writing, Read to Someone, Listen to Reading, and Word Work.
Reading lessons will be enriched with the use of our reading series published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt called Journeys. Each week we will read a main story and do activities to go along with its theme. Each story has phonics, vocabulary, leveled readers, study skills, and grammar/writing lessons to go along with it.
We will be participating in the BookIT! program this year. Each month, your student will be given a goal for how many minutes to read. Be sure to log minutes on the monthly reading log found in your child's homework folder. If your child meets or exceeds the monthly goal, your child will receive a coupon for a free mini-pizza from Pizza Hut.
Mystery Readers are parents, grandparents, etc. that volunteer one time to read a short story to our class. They remain anonymous until their arrival and the children get to guess who they think is coming. Mystery Reader times are on Friday afternoons. Contact me if you are interested.
Scholastic Book Orders
Book orders will be passed out monthly. Orders can be turned in to me or placed online. If you order online you will want to go to www.scholastic.com/bookclubs. If this is your first time ordering online use our class activation code: GP3HQ. Our class earns points with every purchase which allows us to get free books for our classroom library.


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At the Russian premiere of her new, unfortunately titled movie “I Don’t Know How She Does It,” Sarah Jessica Parker wore a red cape atop a red chiffon dress. The dress fits flawlessly, but the cape…well, the cape is a cape.
I’m not sure I’m wholly against it, but at the same time, why? It doesn’t even seem like it would be fun to put on so much as very obtrusive, and constantly covering up your attractive dress and your buff arms that you worked so hard to create.
What about you? How do you feel?


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Anything that gets the kids outside and burning off some of that energy is okay in my book! And, a great deal on it is an awesome bonus! The Little Tikes Easy Score Soccer Set (Primary colors) only $21.59!
- Excite your future World Cup Star with this colorful kid-sized soccer set perfect for your own backyard
- Great for learning the fundamentals of soccer, while improving motor skills, coordination and social skills
- Flip goal over to adjust the height of the net
- Easy to disassemble for storage and portability
- Includes 1 goal with net, 1 soccer ball and 1 pump
Keep in mind, Amazon pricing can change at any time! Don’t wait to purchase this deal or it might be gone when you come back!
This item will ship free for all Amazon Prime members. Or, regular members can score free shipping by adding $49 or more worth of eligible items to your cart. You can get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime here.

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Highly influenced by electronic music fixtures such as Daft Punk, Four Tet, and Soulwax, the EP takes on an up-tempo, club-suited personality. Jumping in with the EP’s title track, “New Leaf,” Bantum kicks off the project with a layered beat and melodic synth incantation that make it impossible for listeners to sit still. Diving into the second track, “Give You Up,” the producer takes fans on a funkier journey characterized by a driving beat and crisp kicks. The finale, “Stutter,” is Bantum’s most foot-tapping beat yet, paired with sultry piano progression.
On New Leaf, Bantum reflected,
“I had this constant image in my mind of going back to a club or a party while writing the record. It’s funny that these are arguably the most danceable and upbeat tracks I’ve written when there’s nowhere to go yet to let loose! It’s been cathartic to produce this record and I can’t wait to play it live someday.”
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GPD company had shared on social media platforms a few unclear schematics of its upcoming GPD Win 2 Max handheld gaming PC, shooting rumors that the company switched from Intel chips to AMD Ryzen APU.
Rumors have been reportedly confirmed once the website released a couple of images, although GPD has a long history of using Intel’s Atom chips for its PCs, such as Cherry Trail.
GPD’s series of products Win and Pocket have used Intel’s Atom processors, but even so, gaming has never been powerful enough on the Atom design, even at a low 720p resolution. The leaked images of the forthcoming GPD Win 2 Max reflect what it looks like a Ryzen Embedded V1000-series APU, found in the upcoming Smach Z, a smaller handheld gaming device.
GPD Win 2 Max will sport AMD Ryzen APU instead of Intel chipsets
Some decent IO is unveiled on the GPD Win 2 Max purported internals: an HDMI port, 2 USB Type-A ports which’s versions are unknown, a USB Type-C port, most likely for charging, a micro SD slot, and what it looks to be a headphone jack. The Win Max has an M.2 slot with possible NVME support, as well as a Wifi and Bluetooth card.
Because it is on the opposite side of the board, the RAM memory is not visible. RAM will be crucial for Win Max as single channel memory, but usually bad for CPU efficiency because of the lowered memory bandwidth. It is even worse for AMD’s integrated Vega graphics, as graphics win in a huge amount from dual-channel memory or high-speed memory like GDDR6 and HBM2.
It seems like this processor won’t be as performing at a very high TDP if we consider the size of the device, which means that the execution will be quite lower than on normal laptops, but it will surely be faster than an Atom processor, and most likely more power efficient.
As a passionate gamer since the 1990s, Vadim has kept his passion alive since then, and he is here to cover video games news, as well as to share with you all the novelties out there regarding gadgets or games-related tech.


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Ha Long Bay Vietnamese Restaurant
6304 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ, USA
Ha Long Bay Vietnamese Restaurant Tucson Reviews
**Delectable garden roll appetizer** Jan 24, 2010
Authentic Vietnamese food in the middle of the desert: Ha Long Bay restaurant is an exciting food place. Ha Long bay is a delightful place to dine. I noticed that my long time friend Edith who is a Vegetarian will always choose Ha Long Bay over any other options; she said that as a vegetarian, she found Asian based venues (particularly Ha Long Vietnamese) to be the perfect dining establishments for her. I particularly like the lighter and healthier Vietnamese approach to cuisine. The sea food is awesome, I love garlic so on a second trip I did choose the garlic shrimp: lightly coated with flour, fried, then glazed with a sweet/hot garlic sauce and served with freshly-steamed broccoli.
What could be more delightful than the delectable garden roll appetizer with the out of this world peanut sauce, Thai bubble tea and then either the vegetable/tofu Bun or the amazingly delectable and perfectly prepared Kung Pao Tofu. This is a choice my friend recommended. Having eaten it, I must say it is an excellent vegetarian choice, you must try it. The service is always superb, the atmosphere is nice and suitable for Tucson which is predominantly a casual town. A meal eaten there is a great deal economically where I leave thinking how exciting to have such a great place to eat here in Tucson. I certainly recommend this place for every one, you can choose from spicy to non-spicy, vegetarian to meat loving choices.
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