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Aion: Researches into the Phenomenology of the Self (Collected Works of C.G. Jung Vol.9 Part 2)
It is in my view a great mistake to suppose that the psyche of a new-born child is a tabula rasa in the sense that there is absolutely nothing in it.
In so far as the child is born with a differentiated brain that is predetermined by heredity and therefore individualized, it meets sensory stimuli coming from outside not with any aptitudes, but with specific ones, and this necessarily results in a particular, individual choice and pattern of apperception.
These aptitudes can be shown to be inherited instincts and preformed patterns, the latter being the a priori and formal conditions of apperception that are based on instinct.
Their presence gives the world of the child and the dreamer its anthropomorphic stamp.
They are the archetypes, which direct all fantasy activity into its appointed paths and in this way produce, in the fantasy-images of children’s dreams as well as in the delusions of schizophrenia, astonishing mythological parallels such as can also be found, though in lesser degree, in the dreams of normal persons and neurotics.
It is not, therefore, a question of inherited ideas but of inherited possibilities of ideas. ~Carl Jung, CW, 9i, Para 136
The original structural components of the psyche are of no less surprising a uniformity than are those of the visible body.
The archetypes are, so to speak, organs of the prerational psyche.
They are eternally inherited forms and ideas which have at first no specific content.
Their specific content only appears in the course of the individual’s life, when personal experience is taken up in precisely these forms. ~Carl Jung, CW 11, Para 845
Archetypes are like riverbeds which dry up when the water deserts them, but which it can find again at any time.
An archetype is like an old watercourse along which the water of life has flowed for centuries, digging a deep channel for itself.
The longer it has flowed in this channel the more likely it is that sooner or later the water will return to its old bed. ~Carl Jung, CW 10, Para -395
Archetypes were, and still are, living psychic forces that demand to be taken seriously, and they have a strange way of making sure of their effect.
Always they were the bringers of protection and salvation, and their violation has as its consequence the “perils of the soul” known to us from the psychology of primitives.
Moreover, they are the infallible causes of neurotic and even psychotic disorders, behaving exactly like neglected or maltreated physical organs or organic functional systems. ~Carl Jung, CW 9i, Para 266
Our personal psychology is just a thin skin, a ripple on the ocean of collective psychology.
The powerful factor, the factor which changes our whole life, which changes the surface of our known world, which makes history, is collective psychology, and collective psychology moves according
to laws entirely different from those of our consciousness.
The archetypes are the great decisive forces, they bring about the real events, and not our personal reasoning and practical intellect . . . The archetypal images decide the fate of man. ~Carl Jung, CW 18, Para 183
All the most powerful ideas in history go back to archetypes.
This is particularly true of religious ideas, but the central concepts of science, philosophy, and ethics are no exception to this rule.
In their present form they are variants of archetypal ideas, created by consciously applying and adapting these ideas to reality.
For it is the function of consciousness not only to recognize and assimilate the external world through the gateway of the senses, but to translate into visible reality the world within us. 96:342
I have often been asked where the archetype comes from and whether it is acquired or not.
This question cannot be answered directly.
Archetypes are, by definition, factors and motifs that arrange the psychic elements into certain images, characterized as archetypal, but in such a way that they can be recognized only from the effects they produce.
They exist preconsciously, and presumably they form the structural dominants of the psyche in general.
They may be compared to the invisible presence of the crystal lattice in a saturated solution.
As a priori conditioning factors they represent a special, psychological instance of the biological “pattern of behaviour,” which gives all living organisms their specific qualities.
Just as the manifestations of this biological ground plan may change in the course of development, so also can those of the archetype.
Empirically considered, however, the archetype did not ever come into existence as a phenomenon of organic life, but entered into the picture with life itself. ~Carl Jung, CW 11, Para 222
To the extent that the archetypes intervene in the shaping of conscious contents by regulating, modifying, and motivating them, they act like instincts.
It is therefore very natural to suppose that these factors are connected with the instincts and to enquire whether the typical situational patterns which these collective form-principles apparently represent are not in the end identical with the instinctual patterns, namely, with the patterns of behaviour. ~Carl Jung, CW 8, Para 104
The archetype or primordial image might suitably be described as the instinct’s perception of itself, or as the self portrait of the instinct, in exactly the same way as consciousness is an inward perception of the objective life process. ~Carl Jung, CW 8, Para 277
We must constantly bear in mind that what we mean by “archetype” is in itself irrepresentable, but has effects which make visualizations of it possible, namely, the archetypal images and ideas.
We meet with a similar situation in physics: there the smallest particles are themselves irrepresentable but have effects from the nature of which we can build up a model.
The archetypal image, the motif or mythologem, is a construction of this kind. ~Carl Jung, CW 8, Para 417
Sooner or later nuclear physics and the psychology of the unconscious will draw closer together as both of them, independently of one another and from opposite directions, push forward into transcendental territory, the one with the concept of the atom, the other with that of the archetype. ~Carl Jung, CW 9ii, Para 412

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The Lost Scrolls: Fire
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Through this all-encompassing metaphor of fire, we journey with Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Toph as they face their darkest fears and rekindle the flame of courage in their hearts, even in the face of the most dire adversities. The story continues, reflecting the stormy inner conflicts of Prince Zuko, struggling with his identity, torn between honor and righteousness.
The Lost Scrolls: Fire isn't all about epic battles and incredible firebending techniques. Beneath the charming plot, it carries a profound message of hope, resilience and transformation. It shows the need to use one's inner fire not for destruction but for enlightenment, urging readers to burn away their weaknesses and rise from the ashes stronger and brighter. The book is proof that even in the heart of the worst fire can be found the power of transformation and rebirth.
A must-read for all fans of the Avatar series, The Lost Scrolls: Fire offers a deeper insight into one of the most complex and fascinating elements of the Avatar universe.
The story begins when Aang, the last Airbender and newly named Avatar, discovers a piece of parchment in the ruins of a burned library. Intrigued by this mysterious discovery, he realizes that it is a lost Scroll of Fire that contains ancient knowledge and the secrets of firebending. Moved by the revelation, Aang abandons his fear and dread of this volatile element to embrace the role of firebender. A team consisting of Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph and their flying buffalo Appa embarked on a difficult quest to decipher the complex firebending maneuvers on the scroll. The parchment becomes a double-edged sword. While it promises great power and knowledge, it also attracts evil firebenders who want to use it for destructive purposes.
Set against the backdrop of reviving battles, intense training, and the eagle-eyed observation of Zuko, a firebender himself, the novel perfectly weaves together the powerful underlying themes of understanding, controlling and mastering one's inner demons. Fire, with its dual power of warmth and unprecedented destruction, symbolizes this inner struggle. The climax involves a heartbreaking encounter in which Aang must use his untested firebending abilities to thwart the impending destruction. The ending is both intriguing and grounding, leaving readers in awe of the deep wisdom of firebending and looking forward to the next elemental exploration. The Lost Scrolls: Fire is not just an adventure; This is the step Aang took to get closer to the scientists' prophecy of being the Avatar and continue the legacy of element bending.
The development of the Fire Nation is intertwined with the growth of its citizens: their unparalleled strength, courage and determination have led the nation to monumental achievements in technology and warfare. Mastery of firebending, manifesting in destructive and creative power, testifies to the nation's primordial power. The Fire Nation's journey of development is chronicled in The Lost Scrolls: Fire. From the forging of the first flaming sword to the creation of a giant fleet of fire, this is an epic story of a nation's unwavering determination and insatiable desire for power. Reflecting the fierce spirit of the country, the book is a timeless tale of its relentless march to supremacy. The pages are filled with tales of legendary firebenders, extraordinary inventions, and pivotal moments that shaped the history of the Fire Nation.
The scroll traces the history of this great empire with compelling stories of its rulers, their impressive victories and painful trials. Each unfolding story breathes the fiery essence of a nation, honoring their ancestors and fueling civic pride. Readers will discover the supreme secret of Firebending, a skill passed down from generation to generation, still shrouded in mystery. The techniques, tactics and philosophical insights are as breathtaking as they are enlightening.
This collection also features powerful stories of unforgettable battles that tested honor and passion. From an encounter with Air Nomads to a surprise attack on the Water Tribes, every event is captured in captivating drama. While the scroll carefully chronicles the history of the Fire Nation, it carefully guards its heart, revealing its secrets only to the worthy. The unique revelation of the scroll is the epic of Sozin's Comet, an event that precipitated the Fire Nation's fate. He shares stories of how the influence of Sozin's Comet empowered the Fire Nation, focusing on the power and leadership of Fire Lord Sozin.
For those eager to appreciate the amazing Fire Nation and its deep history, this is the key to that secret door. The Lost Scrolls: Fire has the perfect mix of lore, insight and suspense; is required reading for every follower of the Avatar and is a jewel in the Fire Nation's vast library.
The Lost Scrolls: Fire was released after its predecessors, The Lost Scrolls of Water and Earth, and before the final installation, The Lost Scrolls: Air. Each of these books brought out an element of the balanced and harmonious world of Avatar, where fire fuels the allegorical embers.
The release of The Lost Scrolls: Fire appealed to an avid global readership eager to delve into the complex ethos of the Avatar Realm. Not only did it satisfy the curiosity of existing fans, but it also sparked new interest and attracted fans who wanted to explore the mystical chronicles of the Fire Nation and its main characters like Zuko and Azula for the first time.
The sense of anticipation surrounding the release of the Scroll of Fire was palpable, fueled by the vast Avatar universe and the layers of wisdom each scroll promised. Although the book is set in a fictional universe, the reaction it received upon its release was intense and incredibly real, further cementing the cultural phenomenon of Avatar. The release of The Lost Scrolls: Fire was a pivotal moment for fans to delve into the flames of the Fire Nation, enriching their understanding of the Avatar universe.
However, the book was not without its critics. Some fans felt that the information was not detailed enough and only gave a brief glimpse into the nuanced world of firebending. They wanted more depth and detail to match the complexity of the animated series.
Still, The Lost Scrolls: Fire remains a beloved addition to the Avatar collection. Many readers have also praised the book for its ability to capture the intense and exciting energy of firebending. The illustrations and neat layout, filled with pictures of the wisdom of famous people, have been awarded for enhancing the interactive enjoyment of the book. Overall, The Lost Scrolls: Fire burns brightly in the hearts of Avatar fans for its novelty, depth of content, and commitment to the fiery spirit of firebending.
Revealing the possibilities and pitfalls of power, the book paints a vivid picture of the culture, skills and philosophy of fire flexibility. The passionate and volatile nature of firebenders, their focus on determination and willpower, sparked the public's imagination and influenced a new trend of stories based on elemental themes.
Likewise, Lost Scrolls: Fire has become a beacon of philosophical discourse in popular culture. Set against the backdrop of the Fire Nation, the book encourages readers to question the dynamics of power, duty, honor, and spiritual growth. It presents a nuanced perspective on the element of fire, educating the audience on the concepts of balance and duty.
Its influence also extends to the field of pedagogy, where pedagogues use the book as a tool for teaching moral values. Zuko's stories of redemption and the ancient tale of the Sun Warrior are effective parables that teach about perseverance, self-discovery, responsibility, and the destructive or life-giving power that lies within each of us.
Overall, the book's impact lies in its power to combine entertainment with profound elements that resonate on a deeply human level. Since its release, Lost Scrolls: Fire has sparked lively debate, invited inspiring interpretations, and inspired countless fan tributes and references, attesting to its fantastic yet insightful achievement in the cultural narrative landscape.

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Ballet fans will have a chance to see The Nutcracker in an Aberdeen cinema later this month.
An Aberdeen cinema will screen the staged concert of a popular musical.
One of Broadway’s biggest productions will be screened in an Aberdeen cinema next year.
Experience the iconic movie, Labyrinth, in a city cinema later this month.
Friends fans are in for a treat as an Aberdeen cinema is set to screen 12 episodes of the popular show over three dates.
Metallica and the San Francisco Symphony will reunite after 20 years to celebrate their original performance together - and Vue Aberdeen will screen t...

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Born in 1922, this would be his 88th birthday. In celebration, we wanted to point out a little known side of the poet-novelist: the imaginary sports writer. At the New York Public Library’s Kerouac exhibition in 2007, Jack’s mapping of imaginary Baseball Leagues complete with statistics, announcements and reports, were some of the more curious and fun items on display. The Berg Collections’ curator, Isaac Gewirtz, compiled a 75 page book on the subject published by and available through the New York Public Library.
“Long before he wrote On the Road or Visions of Cody, the Beat novelist and poet Jack Kerouac honed his literary skills by writing news stories and feature articles about the likes of Phegie Cody, Wino Love, and El Negro, imaginary baseball players in his fantasy league. Isaac Gewirtz, Curator of the Library’s Berg Collection of English and American Literature, insightfully explores Kerouac’s little-known love for fantasy sports in the new book Kerouac at Bat: Fantasy Sports and the King of the Beats. The book features more than fifty reproductions of Kerouac’s horse-racing and baseball ‘publications,’ score cards, team cards, and diagrams, drawn from The New York Public Library’s Jack Kerouac Archive.”

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Feb 26, 2013, 10:50 AM EDT
Kinkaid, 23, is 17-11-5 with a .905 save percentage this season.
It’s not clear if Kinkaid will travel with the team to Winnipeg for Thursday’s game against the Jets.
Brodeur was unable to start Sunday’s 4-2 home loss to the Jets. The Devils say the injury is not serious.
“That’s the feeling we all have,” general manager Lou Lamoriello said, per The Record. “You never know. But that’s the way we feel.”
- Five interesting players still on UFA market 0
- Trotz will still cheer for Preds ‘like crazy’ 3
- Hextall: Advanced statistics small, but meaningful part of Kings’ success 4
- Hayes sees opportunity with Rangers 24
- Fanspeak: Martin Brodeur named greatest Devil in franchise history 14
- Devils’ Gomez considered retirement 7
- It’s New Jersey Devils day on PHT 22
- Fanspeak: Bobby Orr named best Bruin in franchise history 28
- Video: Bruins participate in commercials to promote NHL 15 6
- Oilers ink Schultz to one-year deal 3

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I can change the style of a FormField (Text) easily for when it is selected:
ff1.BackgroundColor = ControlBackgroundColor;
ff1.TextFontName = "Arial";
ff1.TextFontSize = 8;
ff1.BorderColor = System.Drawing.Color.FromArgb(0, 0, 0);
ff1.IsBordered = true;
But is there a way to change it when the field is not selected? My non-selected fields are all a kind of pale blue, and I would like them to be a different color, with a border.

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This show will immediately follow The Public Theatre of San Antonio’s production of All is Bright, the Christmas Truce of 1914. There will be two shows this season: Friday, December 14th and Saturday, December 15th, both held at The Public Theatre of San Antonio.
Click the links below to order online and secure your seats before they sell out. Tickets for All is Calm and All is Bright are sold separately. You can also call The Public Theatre of San Antonio’s box office at (210) 733-7258 if you have questions or wish to order your tickets over the phone.


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Series: The Valiant #3
Also by this author: The Valiant
Published by Listening Library, Razorbill on February 12, 2019
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult
Also in this series: The Valiant
The final book in the Valiant series takes Fallon and her warrior sisters on an epic journey from the corrupt Roman Republic to the wonder of the ancient world: Alexandria, Egypt.
“You are from a world, Fallon, that values honor over everything else. Rome is not that world.”
In the wake of their victorious fight to win back the Ludus Achillea, Fallon and her gladiatrix sisters have become the toast of the Republic. Only for Fallon, glory turns to ashes when she learns that Cai has been stripped of his Decurion rank and declared infamia, cast down to serve as one of Caesar’s gladiators. All because he chose his love for her over the life of his treacherous father during the ludus uprising.
But treachery in Rome runs far deeper than Fallon ever suspected. While she is fighting for Cai’s freedom, the unthinkable happens and the Republic begins to tear itself apart at the seams. In the chaos that follows, the Achillea gladiatrices lose any protection they might have had once and for all. They’re not the only ones.
When Fallon discovers that Cleopatra is in grave danger, she and her sister Sorcha rally their war band in an attempt to spirit the Queen of Aegypt out of Rome, embarking on a remarkable journey that will take them to Alexandria—the wonder of the ancient world—and beyond. Far beyond. Along the way, Fallon will have to decide where her heart truly lies, as well as what—and who—she is willing to sacrifice to get there.
This has been such a fun series and this final installment was not a disappointment. Fallon continues to be a fierce warrior and leader, I love her and her fellow gladiatrices . We also get to see more of Cai in this book, which is always a plus.
Speaking of Cai, some time has passed between the end of the second book and the beginning of this one. During that time, Fallon has felt rejected by him, and while she doesn’t understand what happened, she accepts it even though she obviously still cares deeply for him. When Fallon learns that Cai is in trouble, she will do whatever it takes to help him without hesitation.
This is one of the characteristics that I love about Fallon, her unwavering support for those she loves as well as what she believes is right. After a very catastrophic event in Rome, she she learns that Cleopatra is in grave danger, so of course takes on the mission of ensuring Cleopatra’s safety as they journey to Egypt where she will be safe.
This is a book that really tests allegiances and friendships. There are some great twists of both betrayal and unexpected support. It makes you realize you can’t always know who to trust, but sometimes trust is the only way forward.
Between working to save Cai , the events leading up to the need to escort Cleopatra to Alexandia, as well as the journey itself, the book provides ample (and well utilized) opportunity for a good deal of action and fighting and danger. Then there is an additional threat towards the end of the book that leads to even more action. If there is one thing this book is not lacking, it is conflict. There’s plenty of it, and when one threat gets resolved something else is immediately there to endanger Fallon and those she loves.
My only concern with the book is that it felt like a lot happened, so much that it seemed rushed at points. It’s that fine line of keeping a fast pace and the level excitement up and feeling like major events are just flying by so quick it was hard to fully appreciate everything. This is the reason that I gave this book a slightly lower rating than the first two in the series. I feel like in sections, particularly the end, it was so much, so quick that it was all over before I realized. I couldn’t help but wonder if this could have been expanded to be a 4 book series (or maybe I was just sad it ended).
I do want to stress that overall, this is an amazing series, and while I may feel this is the weakest book of the three, it is still an incredible journey that has a magnificent ending. Highly recommend all of the books and I can’t wait to find out what Livingston writes next.
Audiobook Note: This is a series that I love listening to. As I mentioned in my review of The Valiant, I started this series in print, but I hesitantly switched to audiobook for the second book and was so impressed with the performance I knew I would want to stick with audiobook for the third and final installment. Fiona Hardingham does such a fantastic job, if you are an audiobook fan, I highly recommend listening to this series.


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Governor Deval Patrick today announced the extension of Silver Line service to connect South Station and the Seaport District with East Boston and Chelsea and also announced funding for construction of the Chelsea Greenway.
“Growth requires investment, and connecting the people of Chelsea directly to the airport, Seaport District and South Station, accompanied by new greenway space, will bring new opportunities for the residents of these communities,” said Governor Patrick. “If we want to expand opportunity in our Commonwealth, this is what government must do and do well.”
The Silver Line Gateway Expansion will create a new branch of the MBTA Silver Line Service that will connect South Station and the Seaport District with East Boston and Chelsea. This service is projected to carry 9,000 riders per day with an estimated travel time of just 15 to 19 minutes from the Seaport to Chelsea, connecting thousands of residents north of downtown Boston with work and play opportunities in the rapidly growing Seaport District. The Silver Line Gateway Expansion will also include the modernization of the Chelsea Commuter Rail Station, which will be relocated to Everett Avenue as part of a new multimodal Silver Line/Commuter Rail Station that will be fully accessible and ADA compliant. In addition, MassDOT will begin reconstruction on the Washington Avenue Bridge.
After incorporating feedback from community meetings and other stakeholder events into route planning, service will follow the same routing as Silver Line service in South Boston before taking the Williams Tunnel and will stop at Airport Station on the Blue Line. Service will then follow the Coughlin Bypass Road and the Chelsea Street Bridge to the new Grand Junction busway, with four new stations, Eastern Avenue, Box District, Downtown Chelsea and Mystic Mall. The project is will cost an estimated $82.5 million, with the bulk of funding, $20 million, being dedicated to the new Chelsea commuter rail station. Service is expected to begin in late 2015.
“Bringing Silver Line service to Chelsea will provide an even more convenient and cost-effective route for its residents and neighbors to connect with the vibrant opportunity growing in the Seaport District and the City of Boston,” said MassDOT Secretary & CEO Richard A. Davey.
July 4th Holiday Services Update posted on Jun 30
MassDOT encourages safe travel during the upcoming July 4 holiday weekend. Before you drive, check our live Traffic Cameras web page to view current conditions. Traffic is especially heavy at the I-84 interchange at Exit 9 in Sturbridge on the day before the holiday and …Continue Reading July 4th Holiday Services Update
MassDOT Board Approves Contract for 325 New MBTA Buses posted on Jun 29
The MassDOT Board of Directors today approved a contract for the manufacture and delivery of 325 new state-of-the-art replacement buses for the MBTA fleet. “This is a major step in the process in modernizing the MBTA’s bus fleet and provides an important resource for millions …Continue Reading MassDOT Board Approves Contract for 325 New MBTA Buses
Medford Cradock Bridge: I-93 Route 16 Westbound Ramp Closure posted on Jun 26
MassDOT is scheduled to close the I-93 Route 16 Westbound off ramp on Monday, June 29, at 7:00 AM to begin construction on the Cradock Bridge Project in Medford. The off ramp is scheduled to be closed for the duration of the project through approximately …Continue Reading Medford Cradock Bridge: I-93 Route 16 Westbound Ramp Closure

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New York City lockup has a "deeply entrenched" pattern of violence by guards, lawsuit claims.
Serving time in prison is not supposed to be pleasant. Nor, however, is it supposed to include being raped by fellow prisoners or staff, beaten by guards for the slightest provocation, driven mad by long-term solitary confinement, or killed off by medical neglect. These are the fates of thousands of prisoners every year—men, women, and children housed in lockups that give Gitmo and Abu Ghraib a run for their money.
While there's plenty of blame to go around, and while not all of the facilities described in this series have all of the problems we explore, some stand out as particularly bad actors. Our subjective ranking was based on three years of research, correspondence with prisoners, and interviews with reform advocates concerning the penal facilities with the grimmest claims to infamy. Last, but certainly not least, on our list of bad actors is a dismal facility where the guards allegedly run amok. Our series wraps up tomorrow with a handful of dishonorable mentions.
For the rest of the story: http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2013/05/america-10-worst-prisons-rikers-island-new-york-city

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“We are at a critical point with the fire department that we can no longer sustain the required level of service under this staffing model, using career and part-time personnel,” he said.
Fairfield’s continuing fire levy is on the May 3 primary ballot, which is anticipated to be a low-turnout election. Butler County Board of Election officials projects May to have a 19% voter turnout. Early voting in the spring primary began Tuesday.
Though failure of the levy could result in a dire situation for the department, passage would provide the department with the funding to appropriately staff the department. Without the levy, the fire department would receive supplemental funding from the city’s general fund, and projections show the city would deplete the required rainy day fund by 2029 and put the city’s Aa1 bond rating (the second-best possible rating) at risk.
Fairfield Finance Director Jake Burton said supplementing the fire department would also reduce funding for other high-priority items, such as the police department, capital projects, street improvements, and economic development.
The Fairfield Fire Department is what’s called a combination department, where they use part-time and full-time firefighters to provide fire protection and emergency medical service to the city of nearly 45,000 people. Over the past decade, firefighting staffing has become a national issue where not only are fewer people are choosing it as a career, but departments have struggling to hire and retain part-time people.
There are too many full-time job openings, Bennett said.
Fairfield is planning is to become a career fire department, where there are no part-time positions. They plan to convert the 36 part-time spots into 18 full-time positions over time. For each full-time position created, two part-time positions will be eliminated. If the levy passes, the plan is to add up to six of those full-time positions this year. Three full-time positions would be added annually between 2023 and 2026.
The city has 39 full-time firefighters and is authorized 36 part-time staff, though eight are vacant and Bennett said they have zero applications to fill those openings.
While Fairfield is asking for a new fire levy, they are also asking voters to eliminate the current fire levies.
Fairfield property owners pay a collective 7.15 mills on two continuing fire levies ― one approved in 2000 and one approved in 2016. If approved, those levies would go away and the 9.25-mill levy would be installed. The owner of a $150,000 home pays $485.63 a year, which is $195.63 more than what they now pay.
The fire department, like others, used to have no problems attracting part-time firefighters.
In the mid-1980s, Fairfield was one of the first fire departments in the region to incorporate a combination fire department model. This allowed the department to build a bench of firefighters who would develop knowledge, expertise, and the skill set necessary to maintain service. They’d stay for several years, including some who’ve stayed for decades.
However, as early as 10 years ago, Fairfield saw part-time personnel stay anywhere from two-and-a-half to three years. Today, Bennett said, they’re lucky to have part-timers stay for a year. The average time they stay is 10 months, and since 2015, nearly 150 part-time firefighters left either for a full-time job or the field altogether.
Because of the inability to retain part-timers, on-duty staffing has also changed.
In 1999, the city fire department had 2,814 fire and EMS runs with an on-duty staff of 19. For several years, the city had just 12 personnel on duty until a few years ago when it was bumped back up to 17, not including a shift supervisor.
In 2020, the department had 5,988 runs with 17 on-duty staff. Bennett said they can no longer maintain the 17 on-duty staff because that depends on a dwindling part-time staff. To maintain that 17 on-duty model, the department has relied on mandatory overtime among the full-time personnel, and “there are not the numbers to do that.” He previously told City Council he “cannot work (full-time staff) to the point of fatigue.”
Fairfield spent $1.4 million on overtime costs, which he compares to an “interest-only loan. We’re spending all this money and building no equity.”
“We’re squeaking by,” Bennett said.


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Karen Finney: Romney finally told us how he would deal with the more than 48 million Americans without health insurance: Get thee to an emergency room!
Lately, the sound of galloping hooves and rustling white sheets has risen in a deafening squall from the Capitol. Like their Klan ancestors, elite white males in Congress’ political lynch mob are once again savaging communities of color. The House’s vote to gut Planned Parenthood is a criminal act against poor and working class women […]
Reform will benefit small business – not burden it: It’s a myth that health insurance reform will hurt small businesses. To the contrary, reform will ease the burdens on small businesses, provide tax credits to help them pay for employee coverage and help level the playing field with big firms who pay much less to cover their employees on average.
A wide array of labor unions, health care providers, and consumers–including the California Nurses Association and the Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP) favors a single-payer (SP) “Medicare for All” system as the most cost-effective, comprehensive, and outcome-effective health care proposal. “Everybody in, nobody out” is the principle. By reducing or eliminating the role […]

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- By last week enough manufacturers of motor vehicles had announced production figures for April to indicate that their sales this season would overtop last year.
- Homeowners and farmers in dozens of river towns from Illinois to Louisiana saw water overtop local levees, surge through streets, inundate prime farm land.
- overtop some of the levees along with many other challenges that this almost so far unprecedented hurricane in both size and magnitude is threatening the people of this country as .
- Michael Chertoff in Kansas City Star
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said the area could get "a storm surge that is going to overtop some of the levees. There is pretty much no way the city of New Orleans is going to be dry at the end of this."
- Lois Jackson in Canada.com
An awful lot of land is vulnerable,said Jackson, who is also Delta's mayor. "Rising sea levels will be a problem for Delta. They could overtop the dike in severe weather. A lot of people would have a lot of wet feet. The rise is factual...
- Farah Khan in Trend News Agency
We wanted to make an overtop movie but showcase all the elements of movie making,said Khan who began watching movies from an early age.


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PWS, in Newton Aycliffe, sends kitchens to Help for Heroes' Phoenix House
A FIFTH-GENERATION kitchen designer has supplied equipment to support a military recovery centre.
The centre helps servicemen and women suffering from life-changing injuries and illnesses, offering them education, vocational training, sport activities, and help with preparing meals.
Mo Usman, Phoenix House centre manager, said: “Nutrition education plays an important role in the rehabilitation of wounded, injured and sick servicemen, women and veterans, because many have never before had to prepare their own meals.
“These fantastic kitchens makes that much easier and we can't thank PWS enough for their generosity and support.”
John Lennon, PWS sales and marketing director, said: “We are proud to support Help for Heroes and hope the kitchens help many residents.”
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Prabhu Deva and Hansika Motwani to romance now: After Devi, Prabhu Deva is currently donning the lead role in a film titled Yang Mang Chang. Lakshmi Menon is donning the female lead role. M S Arjun is directing the film. Vasan Visuals is producing the film.
Prabhu Deva while acting in the film Yang Mang Chang was listening to various stories for his next film. Apart from this he will be directing a film titled Karuppu Raja Vellai Raja which has Vishal and Karthi in the lead role. Works connected with this film are going on. The shooting of the film is to commence soon.
At this juncture, Prabhu Deva was highly impressed by the story narrated by debutante director Karnan. He immediately allocated his dates. The film has been titled Gulebakavali. Hansika is donning the female lead role. The shooting of the film commenced in Chennai and is going on.
The crew has decided to release the first look poster at an early date. After Gulebakavali, Prabhu Deva will be directing the film Karuppu Raja Vellai Raja.
Earlier Hansika donned the female lead role in a film titled Engeyum Eppodhum directed by Prabhu Deva. Now she is pairing with Prabhu Deva in the film Gulebakavali.


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Aelius Donatus, also known as Donat, wrote a number of works, several of which have been preserved:
- A partially incomplete commentary on the dramatist Terenz , compiled from other commentaries; it is only preserved as an adaptation.
- His life Virgil is based probably on the lost Vita Suetonius , some fragments containing his notes on Virgil's poetry, but breaks down after the Eclogues (also Bucolica called) suddenly stop; From Servius , who at the same time strongly criticized it, only two introductions of the work have been preserved: on the one hand the biography of Virgil, on the other hand that of the eclogues .
- His two grammatical textbooks ( artes grammaticae ) are by no means original in terms of content and draw from the same sources as the grammarians Charisius and Diomedes . Nonetheless, they became so widespread that they can, without exaggeration, be described as standard works of late antiquity, the Middle Ages and, in some cases, the early modern period. This applies in particular to the outline of the theory of parts of speech known under the name Ars minor , which is held in question-and-answer form and is aimed at a novice audience. The more extensive Ars maior , on the other hand, is designed for advanced learners and also addresses, for example, the complex of language skills (vitia et virtutes orationis) . Both works have been translated into annotated German study editions (2008 and 2009).
Donatus' popularity ultimately led to the fact that in the Middle Ages he was the namesake for vernacular grammar treatises of all kinds (the so-called Donate ). An Alemannic adaptation of De octo partibus orationis ars minor was written by Conrad Bücklin (* u 1429) in the 15th century with the title Diß ist der Donat jm Latin And the interpretation of word to word Ouch der sin jn tütschem . In the early days of European book printing, the "Ars minor" was often printed as a school book in the vicinity of the inventor Johannes Gutenbergs. One of the types is called the "Donat calendar type" and was also used for the 31-line letter of indulgence, which probably came from Gutenberg's printer and was completed on October 22, 1454 at the latest. The complete catalog of Wiegendrucke (GW) lists 24 Donat issues (GW 8674–8697), all undated, distinguishable by the number of lines per page.
Text editions and translations
- Axel Schönberger : The Ars minor of Aelius Donatus: Latin text and annotated German translation of an ancient elementary grammar from the 4th century AD . Valentia, Frankfurt 2008, ISBN 978-3-936132-31-1 .
- Axel Schönberger: The Ars maior of Aelius Donatus: Latin text and commented German translation of an ancient Latin grammar from the 4th century for advanced beginners. Valentia, Frankfurt 2009, ISBN 978-3-936132-32-8 .
- Peter Lebrecht Schmidt : Aelius Donatus. In: Reinhart Herzog (ed.): Restoration and renewal. The Latin literature from 284 to 374 AD (= Handbook of the Latin Literature of Antiquity , Volume 5). CH Beck, Munich 1989, ISBN 3-406-31863-0 , pp. 143-158
- Louis Holtz: Donat et la tradition de l'enseignement grammatical: Étude sur l'Ars Donati et sa diffusion (IVe-IXe siècle) et édition critique . Center national de la recherche scientifique , Paris 1981.
- Louis Holtz: Aelius Donatus. In: Wolfram Ax (ed.): Latin teachers in Europe. Fifteen portraits from Varro to Erasmus of Rotterdam. Böhlau, Cologne 2005, ISBN 3-412-14505-X , pp. 109-131
- Literature by and about Aelius Donatus in the catalog of the German National Library
- Works by and about Aelius Donatus in the German Digital Library
- Works by Aelius Donatus in the complete catalog of incandescent prints
- Works in the Bibliotheca Augustana
- Friedrich Winterhager : Latin lessons for nuns in the Ebstorf monastery around 1490 under the influence of the Bursfeld reform movement. In: Medical historical messages. Journal for the history of science and specialist prose research. Volume 34, 2015, pp. 79–85, here: pp. 80–82.
- Bücklin, Conrad. In: Burghart Wachinger et al. (Hrsg.): The German literature of the Middle Ages. Author Lexicon . 2nd, completely revised edition, volume 1 ( 'A solis ortus cardine' - Colmar Dominican chronicler ). De Gruyter, Berlin / New York 1978, ISBN 3-11-007264-5 , Sp. 1112 f.
- Ferdinand Geldner: The first typographic prints. In: The current state of Gutenberg research (= library of books , 1), ed. by Hans Widmann. Hiersemann, Stuttgart 1972, pp. 148-184, especially pp. 158-168.
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The Predominant Street, U.S.A. Selfmotivators train, July 27, 1976, 4:13 a.m.
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Choose one of the 5 Predominant Street, U.S.A. Selfmotivators mechanical wonders and go for a cheap ride to the other end of the world. Whether you fill the porthole-drawn carriage, the double-decker acrobat, or the old-fashioned human engine, you'll feel like you've stepped right into a shop in the 1850's!
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Christoph Calaminus, auctioneer and head of the Rare Books Department in Hamburg, expresses his utter satisfaction: "It was a great auction with some excellent prices." He continues: "In times as demanding as these I am especially happy that we saw lively domestic and international participation despite the pandemic. Digital bidding options were well received. This was the first time that the number of online bids and the lot total were on par. Around 25% of all lots went to online bidders, while in many other cases the internet bids promted the final price."
One of the sale's main attractions was a sea atlas that Lucas Janszoon Waghenaer
had originally conceived as a navigation handbook. The 435 years old milestone of Western European cartography is especially captivating for its well-arranged sea maps in folio format, and was in particularly strong demand with bidders from Germany, France, Great Britain, the Netherlands and the U.S.A. Eventually an English bidder on the phone beat an extremely strong commission by a Northern German private collector and honored the first Latin edition of the rare book with a result of € 325,000*.
The Evening Sale saw its grand opening when the richly illuminated Latin and French Book of Hours
(lot 1) for the use of Rouen was called up. The early work by the highly acclaimed Norman miniature painter Robert Boyvin was particularly popular with collectors from Italy, Holland, France, England and Germany. The hammer for the parchment manuscript eventually went down in favor of a US bidder who let the price soar to a total of € 57,500*, nearly a four-fold of its calling price. Thus standing his grounds against seven other phones, a small number - due to current hygiene regulations - of bidders present in the saleroom, as well as against numerous commissions and several online participants.
The sale went on likewise exciting when lot 2, the work "Distinictiones sacrae scripturae" was called up. The rare Latin parchment manuscript by the Franciscan Mauritius Hibernicus
from around 1300 started at € 20,000 and caught the fancy of more than half a dozen bidders. Eventually a Swiss collector relegated his fellow countrymen and other competitors from France, Italy, the Netherlands and Germany to places second and beyond with a result of € 48,750*.
Just a little later the Biblia latina vulgata
(lot 5), an extremely rare Latin bible manuscript from the 12th century, realized more than a ten-fold of its calling price of € 14,000. Highly contested by a large number of commissions and nine phones, a persistent book lover from France won the important contemporary document in an unusual hand-format for a result of € 143,750*.
The bidding frenzy kept rolling with lot number 8, the "Metamorphoses" by Ovidius Naso Publius
. Along with high commissions and several online bidders, half a dozen phone bidders from Europe and the U.S.A. also entered the race. It was thus little surprising that the rare manuscript realized more than a ten-fold of its calling price of € 6,000. In the end an American bidder honored the elegant manuscript with a price of € 62,500*.
Italy will be the new home of Gustav Klimt
's "Das Werk" (lot 287). The only monograph published during the artist's lifetime soon soared beyond its calling price of € 12,000. An Italian collector let it climb to € 47,500* and beat other phone competitors from England and the U.S.A.
Called up at € 19,000, an American book trader acquired a collection of 312 original watercolors by Pieter Joseph de Pannemaeker
(lot 36) for € 43,750*. The splendid unique work is an impressive collection of drafts from the ownership of the Comte de Kerchove de Denterghem and was also popular with private collectors from Germany and England.
A German antiquarian book trader in the saleroom fought hard for Wassily Kandinsky
's "Klänge" (lot 308). However, an English trader showed greater persistence and was willing to pay € 27,500* for this important expressionist book.
More great results were realized by, among other, the following lots:
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I'm addicted to trying to make my favorite foods low in sugar and gluten free. These aren't quite low in sugar, but I nailed the gluten free goal. So delicious and warm, these Almost Clean Gluten Free Brownies will make your day.
Corina’s Sun-Dried Tomato Veggie Medley Recipe
Sunday dinners wouldn't be the same without great family and friends. And Corina is one of those that we are lucky to have at our family table. She brought this delicious vegetable dish for one of our Sunday dinners way back in March.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars have released punters Nick Harris and Spencer Lanning, Tania Ganguli of the Florida Times-Union reports.
Jacksonville selected Cal punter Bryan Anger in the third round (70th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft, making both Harris and Lanning expendable. The 6-foot-4, 208-pound Anger had a gross average of over 44 yards per punt in 2011 and 43.7 yards on 253 career punts at Cal.
A longtime member of the Detroit Lions, Harris replaced Matt Turk midway through the 2011 season, averaging 37.9 yards on 72 punts over the final 11 weeks of the season. During his 170-game career, which began as a fourth round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals, Harris has averaged 35.7 yards on 876 punts.
Harris had signed a one-year, $990,000 contract with the Jaguars on March 12. That deal included a $65,000 signing bonus, which will still be applied to the Jaguars' salary cap. Lanning was signed to a one-year, $390,000 contract and will be subject to waivers.


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Opening: 14.11.2019 from 18 to 21h
Exhibition: 20 and 21.11.2019 from 11 a 20h and till 30.11.2019 by appointment (t. 932160290 o firstname.lastname@example.org)
Venue: Joan Prats Warehouse. Passatge Saladrigas, 5 Barcelona. Metro Poblenou
With motive of the Loop Festival, we present in our venue Joan Prats Warehouse a selection of recent videos and a sound installation by our artists Alicia Kopf, Annika Kahrs and Teresa Solar which link stories or personal reflections with the space exploration, technology and science.
The exhibition title, 26 thousand light years, refers to the distance that separates us from Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), a supermassive black hole located in the center of the Milky Way, the observation of which seems to confirm that black holes grow by absorbing minor ones and stars. The scientific speculation towards the outer space often approaches science fiction, as it appears in the works we present.
Alicia Kopf’s video Speculative Intimacy: An Understanding Of Control, 2019, suggests an emotional science fiction perspective in order to originate new stories about the interaction between bodies, human and non-human. The movie takes place in a near future where the borders between public and private have disappeared, the lives pass in continuous exposition. Michelle, its main character, investigates a concept in crisis: ¿What is intimacy? and talks about this topic with his non-human partner.
Annika Kahrs presents two works. The video solid surface, with hills, valleys, craters and other topographic features, primarily made of ice, 2014, shows a planetary where a starry sky is projected, at the center of which appears a circular light which would appear to be the moon, but it turns out to be a focus. In this work from 2014, the artist uses picture and narrative to make a portrait of Pluto, the vision of which was about to change, since New Horizons, an unmanned mission from NASA, was headed to its orbit. Finally it overflied it on July 14th, 2015, and could, for the first time, photograph it closely. Until then, the scientific illustrations about the planet were based on speculation.
The other work by Annika Kahrs is the sound installation think about two black holes colliding, then brush your teeth and go to bed, 2019. This work in two parts is a sound installation exploring gravitational waves and their detection. In 2015, the first direct observation of gravitational waves was announced by LIGO. This moment was a record of the collision of two black holes. In the first part of her installation, using a toothbrush as an instrument Kahrs has recreated the sound of their detection alongside audio data courtesy LIGO. For the second part, Kahrs has recorded interviews between Dr. Keith Thorne of LIGO and contributors from different fields.
In Teresa Solar’s video Ground Control, 2017, the artist transforms herself into the clay ball that turns on the potter’s wheel. The image of the turning body is accompanied with fragmented stories that connect the accident of the space shuttle Columbia, exploding into pieces due to a failure in its protective shield, with the personal injuries suffered by the artist herself. The title Ground Control has a double meaning: it is a direct reference to the material, ground or clay, and the pressure exerted on it when working on the potter’s wheel and it also refers to the operations center from which the development of a spaceship is monitored. Through the title, this minimal communication experience and conflictual balance between subject and subject matter increases in scale, linking with space travel.
Alicia Kopf (Girona, 1982) lives and works in Barcelona. Her work reflects on apparently individual issues that have become generational concerns. The expressive dimension of her work is related to her studies in Fine Arts Literature Theory and Comparative Literature. She has exhibited in museums and art centers such as Accademia Di Spagna, Rome (2019), MAC La Coruña in the 15th Naturgy art exhibition (2018); Sala Mendoza, Caracas, Mazcul, Maracaibo (2017); CCCB, Barcelona, Museum of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia (2015); Goethe Institute, La Capella and MACBA, Barcelona (2014); Fundació Tàpies, Barcelona (2013); Bòlit La Rambla, Gerona (2011) or CaixaForum, Barcelona (2009). Recently, she has exhibited in Azkuna Centroa, Bilbao, drawings of the series ‘Conquest drawings’, within the exhibition ‘Nunca real/Siempre verdadero’ curated by Iván de la Nuez. As a novelist, her most important work is ‘Brother in ice’, published in 2015, with which she won the Documenta Prize 2015, the 2016 Llibreter Prize, the 2016 Ojo Crítico Award and the Cálamo Otra Mirada 2017.
Annika Kahrs (Achim, Germany, 1984) lives and works in Hamburg. She has been awarded a number of prizes and scholarships including the Max-Pechstein-Förderpreis–Stipendium, of Zwickau, in 2019 and the George-Maciunas-Förderpreis in 2012, donated by René Block. In 2011 she won first prize at the 20th Bundeskunstwettbewerb of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Kahrs has exhibited internationally, including Kunstverein of Kassel (2018), Kunsthalle Lingen (2017), Cité International des Arts (2016), Hamburger Bahnhof – Museum für Gegenwart, Berlin (2015), Kunsthalle Bremerhaven (2015), On the Road exhibition in Santiago de Compostela (2014), the Bienal Internacional de Curitiba, Brazil (2013), Hamburger Kunsthalle (2013), KW Institute for Contemporary Art, Berlin (2012), Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Bonn (2011), Goldsmiths University, London (2011), and the Velada de Santa Lucia festival in Maracaibo, Venezuela (2010).
Teresa Solar (Madrid, 1985) lives and works in Madrid. She has been a resident and visiting professor in the Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste from Stuttgart (2016), finalist in the Award Cervezas Alhambra de Arte Emergente (ARCOmadrid 2017) and of the program for mentors Fundación Rolex (2016), she received the production scholarship of Fundación Botín (2014), of CAM (2011) and the award Generaciones (2012). Currently she presents in Index, Stockholm Ride Ride Ride, an individual exhibition that had been in Matadero (Madrid) with the title Cabalga, Cabalga, Cabalga. She has recently shown Flotation Line at Der Tank, Basel (June 2018) and in the program Compositions of the Barcelona Gallery Weekend (September, 2018) and has been part of the 2018 expedition “The Current” organized by TBA21-Academy. She has exhibited individually at La Panera Lleida (2016), Matadero Madrid (2014) and CA2M Móstoles (2012) and has participated in collective exhibitions at Haus der Kunst, Munich (March, 2018), at Kunstverein Braunschweig (June, 2018) , in the section “El futuro no es lo que va a pasar, sinóo lo que vamos a hacer” to ARCOmadrid (February 2018), at Kunstverein München, Munich (2017), the Fundación Marcelino Botín Foundation, Santander (2016) and Macro, Roma (2015), among others.


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Rainbow trout are one of the most famous species among anglers and their habitat is simple. In a nutshell, rainbow trout are a cold-water species found in both freshwater & saltwater.
Resident stream rainbow trout habitat consists of shallow rivers and streams with gravel bottoms that are small to moderately large in size and well oxygenated. Reservoir or lake-dwelling trout are usually found in moderately deep, cool lakes with adequate shallows and vegetation.
However, this standalone piece of information isn’t of much use if you want to dominate while catching rainbow trout. You need to understand the message behind it.
Forms Of Rainbow Trout
To completely understand the habitat of the rainbow trout and gain leverage from it as an angler, you first need to be aware of their different ecological forms. Though the rainbow trout has 15 subspecies, we are going to talk about the three main types. These three forms include every known species.
Based on the habitat where they spend most of their adult lives, rainbow trout can be divided as:
- Resident Stream Rainbow Trout
- Reservoir Or Lake Dwelling Trout
- Steelhead Trout
Rainbow Trout Habitat Based On Classification
Resident Stream Rainbow Trout
The optimal habitat for this trout consists of clear and cold water. There should be a lot of riffles and runs in the stream, but the bottom should be silt-free and rocky. You will find more resident stream rainbow trout in streams where the pool to riffle ratio is 1:1.
Further, there should be enough areas of slow and deep water with lots of vegetation on the stream bank. There should also be lots of covers and structures within the stream along with adequate vegetation. And lastly, a stable water temperature regime is required.
This means that water temperature shouldn’t vary much across the length and breadth of the stream. In case you don’t understand some of the terminology used above, here is a quick explanation for some of them:
Riffle: Shallow, fast water that turbulently runs over rocks.
Run: Deep, fast water with almost zero turbulence.
Pools: Deep and slow water.
Silt: Fine sand, clay, or other material deposited as sediment by running water.
Reservoir Or Lake Dwelling Trout
The best habitat for lacustrine (lake dwelling) rainbow trout isn’t much different except that the water should be deep and oligotrophic. However, lakes can vary in size and chemical quality. When we talk about the chemical quality of water, we refer to the dissolved oxygen, minerals, pH levels, hardness, etc.
Oligotrophic: A water body (especially a lake) that is relatively low in plant nutrients but contains abundant oxygen in the deeper parts.
The difference between a lacustrine rainbow trout and steelhead trout is that the juveniles & adults migrate to freshwater lakes instead of the sea, post-spawning. The juveniles are known to spend two years in streams and two years in lakes before attaining maturity.
Steelheads are the anadromous or sea-run form of the rainbow trout. Yes, it is a form of rainbow trout as there isn’t any difference in the DNA. Don’t let the name confuse you or let anybody tell you otherwise. However, have you ever wondered why it is called a steelhead?
It has been named so because of the silvery-metallic color the steelhead develops due to spending life at sea. The steelhead spends a large part of its life in the sea before it returns to freshwater for spawning.
The freshwater habitat requirements for both the adult and the juvenile steelhead are no different from those of the other two forms of the rainbow trout. However, two rules exist.
1. For Juvenile Smoltification
Less than 13 °C (55.4 °F) water temperature during springs is required.
Smoltification: A process due to which a lot of physical changes take place in the body of a juvenile rainbow trout so that it can adapt to living in saltwater from freshwater. These changes include alteration in body shape, weight loss, silver coloration for increased reflectance, and an increase in sodium & potassium ATPase in the gills.
2. For Upstream Migration Of Adults
A water temperature of less than or equal to 20 °C (68 °F) with a periodic rush in the flow of water can be deemed optimal.
Spawning Habitat For Rainbow Trout
Rainbow trout mainly spawn in streams. It is important to remember that all forms of rainbow trout migrate to rivers and streams, i.e., even the steelheads and the lake trout return to rivers and streams to spawn. More than 90% of rainbow trout return to their stream of natal origin i.e., the stream in which they hatched, to spawn.
For reproduction, they prefer streams with tributaries that have lots of riffle areas with gravel. Thus, if a lake has no inlet or outlet streams, it is quite challenging to find reproducing rainbow trout there. Also, spawning begins at least one month earlier in an outlet stream as compared to an inlet stream due to the temperature difference.
Depending upon the location, January-July are the usual spawning months in the Northern Hemisphere and August-December in the Southern Hemisphere. Also, the water temperature for the spawning eggs should be around 7 °C to 12 °C (44.6 °F to 53.6 °F).
Prolonged exposure to temperatures above 12 °C results in a high mortality rate and abnormalities.
The females dig up redds at the head of a riffle. A redd is a spawning nest made by a female fish to lay eggs using her body and tail. The length of the redd pit is typically longer than the length of the female digging the pit, and the depth is greater than her body depth. The average depth is around 15 cm.
The position of these redds are in areas with a lot of gravel substrate. The rainbow trout migrate to upstream areas (jumping and crossing several barriers if they need to) in order to reach favorable spawning sites. A good site not only has optimal water temperature, but is also well oxygenated, has a gravel stream bottom and is silt, sediment free.
When water flows from upstream to downstream, it carries more gravel to cover the exposed eggs. These gravels are bright, clean and different than the surrounding gravel. A female can take up to a week to build a redd.
How To Use This Information While Angling?
Memorizing the rainbow trout’s habitat isn’t useful unless you know what information to derive from that data. However, important ideas regarding the habitat of different ecological forms of the rainbow trout can help you gain critical insights. You can then use these insights to increase your catch rate.
Also, it can save you a lot of time by helping you look in the right places and avoid the wrong ones.
1. Abundant Vegetation & Cover
All forms of rainbow trout prefer streams with a lot of vegetation, cover, and structures. Their diet consists of aquatic insects, zooplankton, terrestrial insects, leeches, crayfish, mussels, and other small fish. Out of these, insects form a primary part of the rainbow trout diet.
Vegetation in the river and on the riverbank brings in an abundance of insects for these fishes to feed on. These insects fall off into the river and thus become easy prey. Rainbow trout love covers and structures. Many covers, boulders, logs, rocks, and structures provide ample space to rainbow trout to hide from predators, rest, or spawn.
Also, these covers and structures regulate the speed of the food floating away, making it easy for the fish to eat.
Cover: Logs, vegetation, rocks, boulders, stumps, etc. that provide hiding places for fishes.
Structure: The shape of the course. It is dependent on channels, riffles, runs, drop-offs, pools, flats, and points. Structures are the reason why the water is fast or slow in certain areas. It is also influenced by the presence of covers and helps regulates water flow speed.
We hope you now understand why fly fishing is an extremely popular style while fishing for trout and especially rainbow trout. Insects are what these fishes naturally feed on and are most responsive to.
2. Preferred Spawning Location & Period
We are big advocates for letting the fish spawn to maintain the population levels and from a humanitarian perspective. Each female rainbow trout lays an average of 2,028 eggs, and killing her would mean around 1,500 to 2,000 lesser rainbow trout.
However, if fish eggs are what you are after, then looking for redds in silt-free gravel areas is what we suggest. Also, do not forget about the spawning months, i.e., January-July. Even though spawning can occur in the fall months depending on the location, the general trend of late winter and early spring to summer is commonly observed across the world.
Similarly, the pattern reverses when we are talking about the Southern Hemisphere. Fishing during these months significantly increases your chances to land a big catch as both the lacustrine and the anadromous forms of the rainbow trout are present in the streams.
3. Water Temperature
Stating the perfect water temperature for rainbow trout is difficult because it depends heavily on the level of dissolved oxygen in the water under consideration. But it is a known fact that as water temperature increases, the amount of dissolved oxygen decreases.
Thus, you can infer that rainbow trout do not like warm water, and anything above 20 °C (68 °F) reduces your chances of finding them in those waters. Prolonged exposure to temperatures higher than 23 °C (73.4 °F) can be lethal for rainbow trout.
There is a possibility of finding some rainbow trout in water bodies having temperatures between 20-23 °C depending on the month and period in terms of spawning. Extensive research and observations indicate that adult lake rainbow trout prefer a temperature between 7-18 °C (44.6 °F to 64.4 °F).
They strictly avoid residing in waters above 18 °C. On the other hand, the adult stream rainbow trout thrives in water temperatures of 12-19 °C (53.6 °F to 66.2 °F). And if we had to quote one specific range, we would say that your sweet spot to find the maximum rainbow trout are in waters where the temperature ranges between 12-18 °C.
For steelhead trout, we found this range to be higher than 4 °C but less than 18 °C. Steelhead trout activity, including migration, are severely affected and come to a complete halt if the water temperature falls below 4 °C (39.2 °F).
Interesting Information Related To Rainbow Trout
1. The average lifespan of a wild rainbow trout is between 4-6 years.
2. Most rainbow trout are between 20 to 30 inches in length.
3. The oldest known rainbow trout lived for 11 years. This fish was a whopping 57 lbs (25.85 kg).
4. The average weight of the stream or river rainbow trout is 1 to 5 lbs (0.5 and 2.3 kg)
5. Lake and sea forms can weigh up to 20 lbs (9 kg).
6. The presence of many beautiful colors on their skin gives them their name.
7. They are also known as redband trout.
8. Live baits like egg sac or a worm have time and again proved to be the best baits for catching rainbow trout.
9. The riverine form is a surface feeder.
10. Lacustrine and anadromous forms are bottom feeders.
11. The eggs of the rainbow trout hatch in about 21 days after they are laid.
12. The color of their meat ranges from white to dark red due to diet and environmental conditions.
13. Rainbow trout are rich in nutrients like sodium, potassium, proteins, fats, magnesium, cobalamin, vitamins (A, B-6, C, D), calcium, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids.
14. You can find rainbow trout in every continent of the world (thanks to artificial introduction) except Antarctica.
15. Hover is the name given to a group of rainbow trout.
The rainbow trout habitat is fairly easy to understand, and it can help you a lot while angling. Most anglers do not have any idea about this crucial information and do not bother to look it up either. Thus they look in all the wrong places and at the wrong time.
Having this knowledge becomes the difference between catching regular-sized rainbows, and that trophy catch everyone dreams of. It is the difference between waiting for hours to catch one rainbow trout or filling up your basket within 20 minutes.We hope you enjoyed this article. Is there any point that we have missed or something you really liked? Please let us know! We love to hear from you.


The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (which launched in mid-February) seems to be doing better than the company’s first foldable phone 230,000 units were sold in the month of March alone, 56.1% up from the February numbers. For comparison, Samsung sold 400,000 Galaxy Folds in all of 2019.
Still, thats a minor win as the big money maker, the Galaxy S20 series, is not doing so hot. A report from Korea states that sales are 35% down from what the S10 managed last year.
While COVID-19 related lockdowns certainly had an effect, the overall sales of Samsung smartphones are down 22.4% – a steep drop, but not as big as that suffered by the flagship line. In total the company sold 89.46 million units this March, 4.3% down compared to February.
Apple, which like Samsung is dependent on Western markets, saw a 23.4% year on year drop in sales for March with a total of 10.14 million units sold. Thats nearly a quarter down from the February sales.
Meanwhile, Huawei is showing signs of recovery with a month-to-month increase of 26.6% as the companys key market, China, is already recovering.
Samsung isnt so lucky as its key markets remained closed in April, it reportedly expects an even bigger drop in sales.


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HH100AV Video Hi-Hat with 100mm Bowl. The Benro 100mm Hi-Hat is a versatile video production tool that allows for unique camera placement and comes in a portable package. This aluminum leg/magnesium bowl hi-hat can be placed low to the ground, on stairs or even secured to a wooden board.The small footprint allows the hi-hat to be used in tight spaces and on smaller surface areas. Each leg can be independently positioned at one of the three locks located on the outside of the bowl. In addition, each leg features oversized rubber twist locks and is telescoping for adjusting the height. When you combine these two features, you can easily set up the hi-hat for use on uneven terrain and even stairs. The 100mm version will accept a 100mm video head and includes a 3/8-16 low profile tie down adapter for getting low to the ground shots.
You can add a 100mm half-ball adapter (BL100) to mount any standard 3/8-16 flat base video head or photo head. The large rubber feet are attached to a metal ball joint for quick positioning, which can be removed for attaching the included metal spiked feet.
The feet also have pre-drilled holes for securing to wooden octagon boards when using on top of apple boxes or securing the board to the top of a ladder. There are three accessory mounts on the outside of the bowl come in handy for attaching monitor arms. Each 3/8"-16 male to ¼"-20 female insert can be used to convert any standard ¼"-20 screw to 3/8"-16 in addition to being removed for attaching 3/8-16 accessories.Transporting the hi-hat is easy with the included carrying case. Product Type:Professional Tripod Without Head. As a regular authorized agent, our store guarantees that we will never sell any illegal goods, such as counterfeit and second-hand goods. USA /EU /korea /Japan /Singapore /Australia /Canada. Provided that there is a problem with the product quality. We will do our best to satisfy you. Thank you for your visit to our store project. Professionalism and integrity are our service standards for our customers. The item "Benro Hi-Hat HH100AV Video Tripod Professional Auminium Camera Tripods" is in sale since Wednesday, December 26, 2018. This item is in the category "Cameras & Photo\Tripods & Supports\Tripods & Monopods". The seller is "wlx-1-2017" and is located in china. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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People living near a park said they have been overwhelmed by an act of kindness to replace their community book swap which was twice targeted by arsonists.
The outdoor Little Library book swap was torched in an attack in the Old Library Wood in Norwich in February.
Three weeks earlier all the books had been piled on a wooden pallet and set alight but local residents quickly replaced them.
Both incidents happened in the early hours of the morning and no one has ever been caught.
The Little Library is cared for by The Old Library Wood Collective, a group of volunteers working to improve the area.
Now a replacement has been made by the newly formed Brundall Men's Shed, a group formed to help reduce isolation in men over 18, promote social inclusion and provide facilities where they can meet.
Terry Ambridge and Mike Ives from the Brundall Men's Shed
Adam Murray from the Old Library Wood Collective told ITV News Anglia that they were simply delighted.
"It is more than just little libraries in a wood, it is a way of bringing communities together and actually getting people to come and use this space," he said.
"We were all completely devastated when the little libraries were burnt down but what was lovely was when we found out the Brundall's Men Shed were going to help out and produce a new one, so it's been a real rollercoaster of emotions."


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Man Thought He Adopted Just A Regular Neglected Stray Dog. But 10 Months Later, Her True Beauty Comes Out
Bali is an exquisite island in Indonesia which is beautiful in numerous ways. But for the last couple of years, the number of abandoned stray dogs have increased beyond limits in it.
Although the government is trying to keep things under control, animal shelters and some citizens also do their best to give these poor, innocent pups the life they deserve.
One such beautiful story recently came to light and went viral in no time. It all started when a 26-year-old man, Rico Soegiarto, found a stray dog alongside a street in Denpasar.
Malnourished and sore-ridden, the little husky was literally in the worst possible state.
When Rico first encountered her, she was covered in bald spots and was unbelievably thin like a skeleton.
Her bones were clearly visible from the thin layer of her diseased skin and it was evident that she didn’t have long left to live.
Despite all this, her blue eyes shone brilliantly and just after having the first look at her, Rico knew what he was supposed to do. He had decided to give a second chance to the unfortunate dog which he named “Hope.”
“I don’t know what was special about her,”
“Its about heart and feeling. I found her when I was on the way back home from work, she was in the middle of the street.”
And what a chance it was! Rico carefully nursed Hope back to a healthy state, with a lot of grooming, several pet visits and, of course, plenty of food.
Due to his efforts and dedication, Hope was completely transformed within a time span of just 10 months. Now the husky is healthy and strong with a lustrous, thick coat and even brighter blue eyes!
Hope clearly adores her savior and can’t keep her paws off him.
“She loves getting petted and eats plenty of cookies!” Rico told Bored Panda. “And she is so sociable that she worries me sometimes. There are many thieves in Bali.”
However, she is safe as long as she is with Rico, who is a dedicated animal lover and also has four other dogs living with him.
Hope can’t be any happier in her life, thanks to her kind savior!

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12 inch small round paper indoor/outdoor lantern decorations will add an incredible glow to your wedding decor casting light through any of the 10 vibrant color options.
Round paper lanterns are wire lined to hold their shape. Choose from 10 vibrant color options to match the theme of your event. Paper lanterns look especially stunning when used outdoors but they will add incredible new dimension to any party decor. Mix and match the colors and sizes to customize the lanterns to your individual needs. Lighting not included.


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Tamil Nadu Order – Dearness Allowance 24% with effect from 1st January 2006
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU
FINANCE (ALLOWANCES) DEPARTMENT
G.O.No.188, DATED 17th April, 2006
(Viya, Chithirai-4 , Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2037)
ALLOWANCES – Dearness Allowance – Enhanced Rate of Dearness Allowance from 1st January, 2006 – Orders – Issued.
READ – the following papers:
1. G.O.Ms.No.105, Finance (PC) Department, dated 7th February, 2006.
2. G.O.Ms.No.106, Finance (Allowances) Department, dated 7th February, 2006.
3. From the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, New Delhi, Office Memorandum F.No.1(2) / 2006-E-II(B) / 166, dated 29-3-2006.
In the Government Order second read above, orders were issued sanctioning revised rate of Dearness Allowance to the State Government employees at 21% of basic pay and Dearness pay with effect from 1.1.2006.
2. The Government of India have now revised the rate of Dearness Allowance to their employees from 21% to 24% with effect from 1.1.2006.
3. The Government sanction the revised rate of Dearness Allowance to the State Government employees as indicated below: –
Date from which payable
Rate of D.A. (Per month)
1st January, 2006
24 per cent of pay plus Dearness pay
3. The Government also direct that the Dearness Allowance increase shall be paid in cash with effect from 1.1.2006.
4. The details of admissibility of revised Dearness Allowance for employees drawing pay at various stages are given in the Annexure to this Order. In cases where the pay of Government servants fall between two pay ranges indicated in column (1) in the Annexure to this order, the revised Dearness Allowance shall be worked out at the percentage rate. While working out the revised Dearness Allowance, fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to next higher rupee if such fraction is 50 paise and above and shall be ignored if it is less than 50 paise.
5. The Government also direct that the revised Dearness Allowance sanctioned above, shall be admissible to full time employees who are at present getting Dearness Allowance and paid from contingencies at fixed monthly rates. The revised rates of Dearness Allowance sanctioned in this order shall not be admissible to part time employees.
6. The revised Dearness Allowance sanctioned in this order will also apply to the teaching and non-teaching staff working in aided educational institutions, employees under local bodies, employees governed by the University Grants Commission/All India Council for Technical Education scales of pay, the Teachers/Physical Directors/Librarians in Government and Aided Polytechnics and Special Diploma Institutions, Village Assistants in Revenue Department, Noon Meal Organisers, Child Welfare Organisers and Anganwadi Workers.
7. The expenditure shall be debited to the detailed head of account `03.Dearness Allowance’ under the relevant sub, minor, sub-major and major heads of account.
8. The Treasury Officers / Pay and Accounts Officers are requested to make payment of the revised Dearness Allowance when bills are presented without waiting for the authorisation from the Principal Accountant General (A.& E.), Chennai-18.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
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Charlotte Blake Alston has shared her African and African American tales with audiences from Cape Town to Carnegie Hall, at events ranging from concerts in Japan to the U.S. Presidential Inaugural festivities.
State Theatre New Jersey announces the return of the lively storytelling series Milk & Cookies for fall 2020. The Milk & Cookies series—which has been a popular State Theatre program for more than 10 years—is now going to be available online. The Milk & Cookies series returns with two delightful programs for children ages 3-10 and their families. Storyteller Charlotte Blake Alston kicked off the series and will be followed by musician Joanie Leeds on November 14. To donate or for more information, visit STNJ.org
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We are excited to present a weekly live music series featuring local bands in our classically-styled Bar. Join us every Wednesday from 7-10pm for live music, as well as our signature cocktails, craft beers and a simple but high-quality menu. This event is open to the public.
Monica da Silva & Chad Alger
Monica da Silva and Chad Alger blend vintage-inspired Bossa Nova, Indie, and World influences into a genre they call Indie Nova. Chad plays the guitar, varying between Bossa Nova, Alternative Singer Songwriter, and Latin styles. Monica da Silva sings in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. and adds accents of flute and melodica throughout their arrangements. They usually perform as a duo, but can also perform as a trio or quartet. They regularly tour the United States and Canada, and are willing to travel nationally and internationally to perform.
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