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Although the Book of Amos, a book of the Jewish Scriptures, was written thousands of years ago (ca. 760 B.C.E.), the words of the Jewish prophet, “the prophet of social justice,” apply to any government in which its officials or leaders live lavishly, while ignoring their own people as they struggle economically, living in poverty.
Amos is deeply concerned about a nation’s callous disregard for “the needy” (Amos 2:6, NIV), “the poor” and “the oppressed” (Amos 2:7, NIV). For example, Amos “speaks truth to power,” criticizing those who hold positions in government, the politicians or political leaders of his day, because they neglect the economically vulnerable and underprivileged, saying,
“Woe to you who are complacent in Zion, and to you who feel secure on Mount Samaria, you notable men of the foremost nation, to whom the people of Israel come! You lie on beds adorned with ivory and lounge on your couches. You dine on choice lambs and fattened calves. You strum away on your harps like David and improvise on musical instruments. You drink wine by the bowlful and use the finest lotions, but you do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph” (Amos 6:1, 4-6, NIV).
In other words, the political officials had nice homes (cf. 6:11) and placed in them the finest furniture that money could buy (cf. 6:4). They entertained guests with lavish dinners (cf. 6:4), music (cf. 6:5) and fine wines (cf. 6:6). The leaders were, in other words, “at ease in Zion” (6:1, ESV).
For Amos, religion is not to be confined to a temple (or church) but must be practiced in society. Religion, then, must be profane, which literally means “outside the temple.” That is to say, Amos teaches that religion applies to life, to personal and social ethics, to oneself and others. Far from shying away from government activity, because it pertains to the so-called “secular sphere of life,” or remaining neutral about the leaders of a government, for Amos (and Isaiah), religion focuses on human issues, on treating human beings justly and meeting the needs of the economically disadvantaged.
On 28 August 1963, in his “I Have a Dream” speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., Martin Luther King, Jr. calls the government’s attention to the injustices suffered by African Americans, saying,
“We cannot be satisfied as long as a Negro in Mississippi cannot vote and a Negro in New York believes he has nothing for which to vote.”
Then King goes on to quote the Hebrew prophet Amos, with the preface
“we will not be satisfied until ‘justice rolls down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream’” (Amos 5:24, ASV).
Dr. King, then, applies the Bible to the secular or civil issue of social justice.
Unfortunately, there are times in which the only way to wake up complacent leaders of a government, moving them out of their comfort zone, is to shock them. That is precisely what the prophet Amos does. He denounces them, because they are living in “their comfortable little worlds” and do not want to be disturbed by all the poverty and suffering surrounding them. Amos is an example for today’s “prophets” and “prophetesses,” for bold and courageous men and women to “speak truth to power” to “afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted.”


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At any given time in Australia there are around 1,500 people on waiting lists to receive organs or tissue.
In 2014, the lives of 1,117 people were saved or drastically improved in Australia thanks to successful organ donations from 378 people, or 0.00161 per cent of the population.
The number of organ donors and transplant recipients in 2014 was the second-highest since national records began in 1989. But why did only 0.00161 per cent of the Australian population donate if 76 per cent say they would willingly donate their organs?
A major factor could be that Australia uses an opt-in organ donation system, meaning that registering is voluntary.
Currently, people register and choose which organs they would like to donate. Advanced medical technology means that major organs such as the heart, kidneys, lungs and liver are transplantable, as well as heart valves, bone, skin and eye tissue.
Unfortunately, many Australians are time poor. Some are too busy to contemplate or discuss life after death, whilst others may feel uncomfortable about the topic.
Changing to an opt-out organ donation system would mean that those willing to donate their organs wouldn’t have to take the time to register. Every person would be an organ donor unless they chose to indicate otherwise.
Still, even when someone is registered to become an organ donor, there is no guarantee that they will go on to make donations.
Less than one per cent of people die in a way that makes the donation of their organs and tissue possible. Transplants are only performed when all other forms of medical treatment have failed to save the donor and particular organs are still salvageable.
Additionally, a study published by the Medical Journal of Australia found that rates of next-of-kin consent have been low, resulting in even fewer donors.
Australia is a world leader when it comes to successful transplants, but with such a small number of donors, and an even smaller number of people who die in a way that makes organ donation possible, our success rates are very low.
The International Registry in Organ Donation and Transplantation (IRODaT) ranked Australia 20th in a worldwide study of successful transplants. Spain, on the other hand, is the world leader for organ donation, and operates an opt-out donation system.
In an effort to increase the number of organ donors, the Australian government, with state and territory governments, implemented ‘A World’s Best Practice Approach to Organ and Tissue Donation for Transplantation’. This program aims to increase clinical capacity and encourage community engagement and awareness.
Zaidee Turner passed away in 2004 at the age of seven from a cerebral aneurism, which is a burst blood vessel in the brain. She was one of the youngest Australians to donate her organs that year, and her gifts saved and improved the lives of seven people.
Zaidee’s parents, Kim and Allan Turner, founded Zaidee’s Rainbow Foundation not long after her death.
Allan told upstart that he and his wife promote the campaign through products such as Zaidee’s Rainbow Shoelaces. Sporting associations have supported the campaign including AFL, netball, cricket, basketball and soccer teams.
Allan said that his family signed up to the Australian Organ Donor Register in 2000, just four years before Zaidee passed away.
“Zaidee was three at the time and of course she didn’t understand,” he says.
“When she was six-and-a-half, she turned around one day to Kim and said: ‘Mummy, if anything happens to me, I want to donate my organs and tissue to other kids’.
“We thought that it was an unusual thing for a child to say, but seven months later she passed away and we carried out her wishes to be an organ and tissue donor.”
Allan, who has been working full time as CEO for Zaidee’s Foundation since 2006, believes that an opt-out system will eventually happen in Australia.
“The system would mean that every Australian is forced to discuss their decisions,” he says.
“We are still another ten or so years away from anything happening because we still need a lot of education in the community about what organ and tissue donation is all about.”
Allan said that without this education, an opt-out system could turn people against organ donation.
“If the government introduced this new system and told everyone that they’d be an organ donor when they died, I think a lot of people would take that as a threat and sign off the registry,” he says.
He notes that Spain’s success with organ donation can be attributed to multiple things, not just its opt-out system.
“Their hospital system copes a lot better with emergencies and people in intensive care than ours does here in Australia. Our hospital system needs a lot of improvement before we can get close to capturing the figures that Spain and other countries do.”
The main message that Allan wants everyone to take from Zaidee’s story is to think about and discuss the hypothetical.
“At the end of the day, your family are the ones that can either stop or allow organ donation from happening, so you need to discuss your wishes with them.
“If a seven-year-old girl can be an organ donor, anyone can.”
Visit the Australian Organ Donor Register’s website if you would like to record your decision about organ and tissue donation, and make sure you discuss your wishes with your family.

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Nav Singh mastered the craft of wine in Australia and honed his skills in the prestigious chateaux of Burgundy and Bordeaux. He takes an artisan approach, gently shaping wines au naturel to harness the provenance of terroir and season: harvesting by lunar cycle, whole bunch wild fermentation, traditional pigeage, maturation in custom demi-muid oak and clay amphorae, bottling unfined and unfiltered with perfect natural balance. Crafted by hand in very small batches, just 2-3 barrels of each Domaine Simha wine is made.
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The Post Office is proposing to move Garrison Post Office away from the Main Street.
The proposed new location for the branch is at the Spar shop at Knockaraven, Brollagh Road, a short distance away from the current location at 10 Main Street.
The proposal is to create a modern open-plan branch with significantly extended opening hours for customers, said a spokesperson.
Customers and interested parties are being asked to give their comments on the move in a six week public consultation which closes early next year.
Post Office Regional Network Manager for Northern Ireland, Sheila McCann, said: "We understand how important having a Post Office is to residents in Garrison and we are confident that this new modern branch will make it easier for our customers to do business with us and also secure services for the future." She added: "The proposed changes to the branch are part of a three-year investment programme, the largest in the history of the Post Office, that will see around 6,000 branches, about half the Post Office network, converting to new-style branches. The investment marks a commitment to no more branch closure programmes." Post Office local is a new concept for delivering Post Office services from an open plan counter with Post Office products and services available alongside retail transactions during shop opening hours, allowing Post Office services to be available for longer offering greater convenience to customers.
Opening hours at the proposed new location will be 08.30 - 21.00 daily, representing an extra 50.5 hours a week to access Post Office products and services.
Customers will be able to carry out a range of Post Office services including cash withdrawal services from partner banks and Post Office card account, access to Post Office Financial and Travel services as well as mail services.
Councillor Brendan Gallagher, from Garrison, said: "I understand that front counter services are to be transferred but we need further clarity about the transfer of postmen and women and where their jobs are going to be. My biggest concern would be that jobs are kept locally for postmen and women." Sinn F�in MLA Phil Flanagan has urged local people to examine the plans in detail. He said that the proposed relocation will bring a number of concerns about the future delivery of services in the village.
Mr Flanagan said: "The development of this proposal is at an early stage and it is important that all affected people take a closer look at these proposals and how they could impact on the village and the wider community. I would be very concerned that this may be an attempt to further strip back vital services in a deprived rural community and such an approach would not be acceptable to me or the majority of the community.
"I will want some reassurances that this is not the objective behind this proposal and that it will actually improve service delivery in Garrison.
"I know that the extended opening hours will be warmly welcomed, particularly the greater access to cash withdrawals as a fully functioning ATM is something that has been lacking from the village. However, the proposed loss of some services from the Garrison branch will not be welcomed, but it has been stated that these will continue to be available in other nearby branches.
"It is important that the views of the local community are heard on this proposal and I have invited representatives from the Post Office to attend a public meeting in Garrison other first-hand the views of local people." During the public consultation Post Office Ltd is inviting feedback on any issues customers would like considered before a final decision is taken on the proposal.
The consultation will close on January 4, 2013. Submissions can be made during the consultation by Freepost YOUR COMMENTS to Post Office Ltd, National Consultation Team, Wealdstone Post Office, 1st Floor, Admin, 2 Headstone Drive, Harrow, HA3 5QL, via email to email@example.com, via the Customer Helpline: 08457 22 33 44 or Textphone 08457 22 33 55.

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Raven’s Boylesque Is Sexy And Horrific, And Dammit, We Need It
By Allison Krupp . April 29, 2016
The Dark Prince of Burlesque, Raven, is the Hyde to normality’s Jekyll; that edgy personality that morphs, horrifically, when the clock-strikes, shelling off convention like snakeskin. A dark, made-of-nightmare personality spikes, slicing that fine line between sexuality and terror—making steady eye contact with this unrivaled concentration, this knowledge that yes: this far outside the box, outside of safety, we’ve arrived.
And with the rusty nails sliding deep into his nostrils, and with a whole multitude of bondage situations, of probing deeper into these chaotic sexual daydreams, Raven reveals truths about both his character and about the audience. It’s an intimate conversation, far more complicated and vulnerable and at-times beautiful than any dominant submissive relationship—that, like any art, is up for interpretation.
We were able to sit down with Raven in the days leading up to Berlin Burlesque Week to discuss how he ultimately developed his character—and what happens when Raven comes out to play, even when “normal” should reign. Catch Raven at Der Grüne Engel REVOLution! and Berlin Burlesque Week GALA SPECTACULAR, along with his workshop: WORKSHOPS Berlin Burlesque Week.
Who is Raven?
I am a burlesque performer from Melbourne, Australia who moved to Berlin over a year ago. I am known as the Dark Prince of Burlesque and utilise my background in dance and circus on stage.
Where did the idea of Raven come from?
Raven originated from a show I was involved in called Bathtub Gin; in the show, he was a dark mysterious character who self-sacrificed to save the life of another. After the show was completed. I continued to perform and develop the character to who you see today. Raven has changed a lot but has always maintained some of the original characteristics from the initial beginning.
What are most people inspired by when creating their personal character? And what inspired yours?
Most people take inspiration from elements of interest and passion. I think it’s very different for everyone, for me Raven is an extension of my personality that is heightened. I push all of my mannerisms and characteristics to create something that slightly other worldly.
Why do you think people want to get in-tune with that hidden, wild, crazy persona?
Society expects people to walk a certain line everyday, if you are out of the box, society frowns upon that. People wanting to get in-tune with their inner persona is a way for them to rebel against social norms (In my opinion). We all have a mask we have to wear during the day but at night we can remove them and really push and create something that is different for us.
How can you tell when a character isn’t ‘natural’?
It’s all in the eyes for me; someone who isn’t playing something natural to them won’t be able to make steady eye contact and will look uncomfortable and frightened. It is all in the eyes.
Does Raven change as you change and grow, as well–do you feel called to different elements of that persona?
Raven has definitely changed as I have; it’s a very natural shift for me. Depending on what has been going on that week my performances can be slightly different depending on my energy and mood.
How do you feel when you return to your ‘natural’ state after being in character?
I find it such a simple transition for me. It all starts with the removal of my make up, going for heels to sneakers and getting a beer! Once I have done those three things I am back to the non-performing Raven state. Which I must say is a lot less abrasive!
Do you find elements of ‘Raven’ in your normal life?
Occasionally when someone frustrates me I will bring out some of the more feisty and fierce elements of Raven. I think because Raven is a natural character to me, he is always slipping in and out of my normal life. If I was Raven all the time, though, I probably wouldn’t have any friends!!! He can be a bit of a bitch!
Raven’s dances are very graphic, involving putting nails in nostrils, and bondage. Has anything ever gone wrong on stage?
I once got a blood nose from doing blockhead (putting nails in my nostrils). I have fallen over on stage several times and have dislocated my shoulder once! It’s all part of the parcel of being a performer, especially a performer who is wild and crazy!
What’s the relationship between horror and sex?
For me, it’s the aggression: horror and sex both have aggressive qualities. I love using the fire and aggression you see in horror and emulate it on stage through my routines.
There’s a contradiction to your act: a somehow dominant submissive. Where did that come from, and which best reflects you?
I think that oversimplifies the ideas that I explore. It’s dynamic, and in tone it can be light, dark, edgy, beautiful, strong or appearing vulnerable in any combination, but submissiveness implies a giving up of control that just isn’t there in my work, or in my life.
One of the things I definitely enjoy about Raven is how enigmatic his performances can be and, just like with any art, what people say about it can reveal more about them than it does about me. Performing in front of an audience is just like an intimate conversation. Sometimes you have to make a bold statement, and sometimes you have to gently invite the other person to give up something about themselves. Neither is dominant or submissive, but it’s necessary if you want to keep it interesting.

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|Universal Studios Florida
History of Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Florida opened in May 1990 as Universal's first park after the original Universal Studios in Hollywood. The Florida park abandoned the original's tram tour in favor of a more traditional multi-attraction theme park design. Yet few of these attractions were working on the day the park opened to the press, and initial reports blasted the park as a certain bust. But Universal learned from its PR blunder, and today Universal Studios Florida boasts a line up of innovative movie-themed attractions for visitors of all ages.
How do you get to Universal Studios Florida?
Universal Studios Florida is located in the Universal Orlando Resort, on the southeast side of Orlando, 10 minutes north of Walt Disney World. Take I-4 to the Universal Orlando exit, then follow the signs to the parking structure. From there, you will walk through Universal's CityWalk shopping and dining complex, bearing right to enter Universal Studios Florida.
When is the best time to visit?
The least crowded seasons are from Labor Day to Thanksgiving and from the week after the President's Day holiday (in mid-February) to the start of Spring Break, in mid-March.
No matter when you visit, arrive early, about an hour before the scheduled opening time, to get in place to visit many popular attractions early, before lines build later in the day.
Universal Orlando also hosts the very popular Halloween Horror Nights at both Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure evenings from late September through Halloween. This is a "hard ticket" event that does not include daytime admission to the parks.
Where should I stay?
You can read reader reviews and check room rates for hotels in and near Universal Studios Florida on our Universal Orlando hotels page.
How do I get tickets to Universal Studios Florida?
Check for discount tickets through the auto club, or your school's, employer's or union's activities office. Otherwise, buy your tickets online through Universal's website. In addition to the single- and multi-day Universal passes, Universal also offers a Five-Park Orlando Flex Ticket, which includes unlimited admission to Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld, Wet 'n Wild and Busch Gardens Tampa for two weeks.
Whatever you do, though, buy your tickets before you get to the park. No sense wasting the first couple hours of your first day's visit waiting in line at the ticket booths.
What's new at Universal Studios Florida?
Fear Factor Live is an audience-participation stunt show, patterned after the NBC reality show.
Plan your day at Universal Studios Florida
During busy seasons, USF often opens Shrek 4-D early. So arrive before park opening and try to see that popular show first. Then walk up the street to Revenge of the Mummy and work your way from there around the lagoon, clockwise.
If you have small children, check the day's show schedule for the first Barney show. You also might like the Animal Planet show next to Barney, as well as the other play areas in the KidZone.
Ride and restaurant reservations at Universal Studios Florida
Universal offers a ride reservation system called Universal Express. This is similar to Disney's FastPass, except that Universal offers visitors the chance to buy a book of Express passes at the park's front gate, instead of collecting them in the park one at a time, on a first-come, first-served basis. Also, if you stay at one of the three official Universal Orlando hotels, you get free front-of-the-line access to IoA and USF attractions.
Is Universal Studios Florida safe?
Like at all major theme parks, you'll be safer in Universal Studios Florida than you'll be on the highway driving there. Check our Accident Watch section for recent injury accidents at Universal Studios Florida.
Parents should also be sure to take a look at our list of rides with height restrictions at Universal Studios Florida. For more tips to help ensure that you and your family stay safe, visit our theme park safety tips page.
What's coming next to Universal Studios Florida?
Nothing rumored yet.
However, I have heard a rumour of a new movie being made for Shrek the 4D Adventure, after the announcements of a third and fourth movie have been heard.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Two more Wabash Valley counties have moved into the red COVID-19 advisory level, according to the latest data provided by the Indiana Department of Health.
Parke and Knox Counties have joined Clay and Vermillion Counties in the highest advisory level, meaning there is a high community spread of the virus in those areas.
The ISDH announced Wednesday 5,037 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 statewide. That brings to 833,968 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the novel coronavirus.
To date, 13,903 Hoosiers are confirmed to have died from COVID-19, an increase of 19 from Tuesday. Another 437 probable deaths have been reported to date based on clinical diagnoses in patients for whom no positive test is on record.
A total of 3,849,767 unique individuals have been tested in Indiana, up from 3,836,684 on Tuesday. A total of 12,011,885 tests, including repeat tests for unique individuals, have been reported to the state Department of Health since Feb. 26, 2020.
To find testing sites around the state, visit www.coronavirus.in.gov and click on the COVID-19 testing information link. Clinics are being added regularly around the state.
Hoosiers age 12 and older can receive a COVID-19 vaccine; individuals younger than age 18 are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine only. To find a vaccination clinic near you, visit https://ourshot.in.gov or call 211 if you do not have access to a computer or require assistance. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are accepted at most sites.
Vaccinations and free COVID-19 testing will be offered on the following schedule:
Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.:
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Patients with an appointment at a state-hosted public vaccination site can get a free Uber or Lyft ride. Call 2-1-1 or (866) 211-9966 to receive a voucher to cover the cost of an Uber ride to and from your vaccination appointments. IU Health offers free Lyft rides to any vaccine site in the state. Call 1.888.IUHEALTH (888-484-3258) and choose option 9 if you need transportation to your vaccine appointment.
As of Wednesday, a total of 6,151,452 doses have been administered in Indiana. This includes 3,085,734 first doses and 3,065,718 individuals who are fully vaccinated. The fully vaccinated number represents individuals who have received a second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines and those who received the single Johnson & Johnson vaccine.


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We have shared this message before.
The food bank at Newark Neighbours needs help from the generous folks of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
The agency is holding another food drive this Saturday and has a long shopping list of items that it requires in order to continue serving its clientele.
The good news is that part of the reason for the public appeal is that Newark Neighbours has moved into its spacious new home on Niagara Stone Road in Virgil.
The organization now is blessed with more space than it has ever had before, both for its thrift store and its food bank.
And, as board chair Cindy Grant tells us in a story elsewhere in this edition, those new shelves are looking a bit empty.
The agency, and the people who rely on it for help, needs the good people of NOTL to step up again and help stock this newly expanded service with non-perishable items.
The list is long, with everything from canned goods and pasta to cereal and toiletries. You’ll find the full list in this week’s paper.
We have asked this before: How is it possible that the need can be so great in a town like Niagara-on-the-Lake?
In a town blessed with so much, with such wealth and prosperity, how is it possible that Newark Neighbours needs to exist? Well, welcome to the reality of life in 2023, a reality many of us don’t ever have to endure.
It’s a service that the organization has been providing for more than half a century and the need keeps growing.
For some residents, Newark Neighbours is an essential service, providing food and sustenance.
We also know and trust, as you have done time and again, NOTL residents will give generously to help those who need the help of Newark Neighbours.

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If you’re looking for a unique and visually stunning fish to add to your aquarium, look no further than the bumblebee goby.
These small but mighty fish are known for their vibrant yellow and black stripes, making them a standout addition to any tank.
However, caring for these little guys requires some special attention. There are several key factors to remember regarding Bumblebee goby care.
From choosing the right tank mates to ensuring they have a proper diet and ideal breeding conditions, there’s much to consider when providing the best care for these captivating creatures.
Whether you’re an experienced aquarist or new to the hobby, read on to learn everything you need to know about Bumblebee goby care.
If you’re looking for an interesting and unique fish to add to your tank, the bumblebee goby may be just what you’re looking for.
These small but striking fish are known for their vibrant black and yellow stripes, which make them stand out in any aquarium.
Habitat preferences play a key role in understanding how to care for these fish properly. In the wild, they live in brackish waters near mangrove swamps or river deltas.
Providing a similar environment within your tank using marine salt mixtures designed for lower salinity levels is essential.
Regarding natural range, bumblebee gobies inhabit Southeast Asia from Thailand down to Indonesia. They generally prefer shallow coastal areas with plenty of vegetation where they can search for food and hide from predators.
Understanding a fish’s lifespan is crucial for proper care and maintenance in your aquarium.
Bumblebee gobies typically live for 2-3 years if kept in optimal conditions with the right diet, tank mates, and water quality.
As these fish age, it’s essential to pay attention to any changes in behavior or appearance, as this can indicate health issues.
The aging process may cause them to become more sluggish and less active than when they were young.
However, by maintaining ideal living conditions and providing proper nutrition, you can help increase their survival rate. It’s also worth mentioning that genetics play a role in how long your bumblebee goby will live.
Some individuals may have shorter lifespans due to genetic predispositions or environmental factors beyond our control.
As such, it’s important to enjoy every moment you spend with these fascinating creatures and give them the best possible care throughout their lives.
Bumblebee gobies are small species of fish that possess some unique markings. They have a black and yellow striped pattern on their body, where they derive their name.
Their eyes are also quite large in proportion to their tiny size. A Bumblebee goby can grow up to 1.5 inches long and has an elongated shape.
Regarding breeding habits, male bumblebee gobies tend to be more colorful than females.
During mating season, males will exhibit courtship behaviors such as flaring out their fins or chasing after potential mates.
It’s important to provide them with plenty of hiding spaces during this time so that the female can lay her eggs safely.
Regarding habitat preferences, these little fish prefer brackish water environments similar to estuaries or mangroves.
If you’re interested in keeping bumblebee gobies as pets, ensure your aquarium has enough live plants and rocky caves to hide in!
When setting up a tank for your bumblebee goby, there are a few essential things to keep in mind.
First and foremost, you’ll need to choose an appropriate tank size. Bumblebee gobies are small fish but can be active and require plenty of swimming space.
We recommend at least a 10-gallon tank for one or two gobies, and larger if you plan on keeping more.
In addition to size, you’ll also want to consider the type of substrate you use in your tank. Bumblebee gobies prefer sandy substrates that mimic their natural habitat.
Regarding lighting needs, these fish only have specific requirements beyond what’s necessary for growing live plants (if you choose to include them).
However, it’s important to note that too much light can lead to unsightly algae growth and can harm your fish.
Finally, we highly recommend investing in a quality filter system with adjustable flow rates for filtration systems.
These fish are like calm waters, so high-powered filters may not be ideal. Additionally, make sure that you change out the filter media regularly to maintain water quality and prevent harmful ammonia build-up.
By taking care of your substrate choices, filter system selection, and lighting setup, you’ll create the perfect environment for happy bumblebee gobies!
It is essential to maintain a suitable environment for these fish as they are sensitive to changes in water parameters.
Maintaining ideal water conditions cannot be stressed enough, as it can affect your bumblebee goby’s overall health and well-being.
One critical factor to consider regarding water quality is the pH range. Bumblebee gobies prefer slightly acidic water with a pH between 7 and 8.5.
Any significant fluctuations in this range may cause stress or illness, so it is vital to monitor the pH level regularly.
You should also monitor the water hardness levels and aim for soft to moderately hard water.
To ensure optimal living conditions for your bumblebee goby, invest in a high-quality filtration system that can keep the aquarium clean.
A good filter will remove impurities from the water and promote beneficial bacteria growth, breaking down harmful toxins such as ammonia and nitrites.
Keeping up with regular maintenance schedules like weekly partial water changes and substrate vacuuming will help maintain excellent water quality.
Providing adequate environmental conditions is one of the most important aspects of keeping healthy bumblebee gobies; without proper care, these delicate fish may become sick or even die prematurely.
Always test your aquarium’s pH range and adjust accordingly using appropriate products from pet stores if required while carefully monitoring other factors like temperature, lighting, etc., ensuring happy little buddies swim around!
Aquarium decorations can greatly enhance the beauty and functionality of a fish tank. They create an aesthetically pleasing environment for your bumblebee gobies and serve as hiding spots and resting places to retreat when feeling stressed or threatened.
When choosing aquarium decorations, it is essential to consider plant choices, rock selection, and cave placement.
Plant choices are crucial when creating a natural habitat for your bumblebee gobies. You should choose live plants such as Java moss or Anubias nana instead of plastic ones, which can be harmful if ingested by your fish.
Live plants also provide oxygen and help regulate water chemistry in your tank.
Rock selection should also be carefully considered when decorating your bumblebee goby’s home. Smooth rocks with rounded edges are preferable over sharp-edged ones that could harm your fish.
Ensure thoroughly cleaning any rocks before placing them in the tank to avoid introducing unwanted bacteria into the water.
Cave placement is another vital factor when designing your bumblebee goby’s living space. Caves provide shelter for these shy creatures and help reduce stress levels.
Place caves strategically around the tank for maximum effect – try clustering them together in one area rather than scattering them randomly throughout the tank.
Always remember that a well-decorated aquarium provides visual appeal and contributes significantly towards enhancing the health of your aquatic pets!
Common Health Issues
Like any living creature, the bumblebee goby is susceptible to common illnesses. Owners must be aware of these potential health issues to take preventative measures and ensure their pet remains healthy.
One illness that can affect bumblebee gobies is ich or white spot disease, which manifests as small white spots on the fish’s body and can be prevented by maintaining clean water and avoiding overfeeding.
If your goby contracts ich, treatment options include slowly raising the tank temperature and adding medication designed to treat the disease.
Another common ailment among bumblebee gobies is fin rot, which can occur when there are high levels of bacteria in the tank.
To prevent this from happening, make sure to perform regular water changes and avoid overcrowding your aquarium. Treatment options for fin rot typically involve removing and treating infected fins with an antibacterial solution.
Providing them with a well-balanced diet of live and frozen foods is essential. Additionally, ensuring they have plenty of hiding spaces within their tank will help reduce stress and prevent illness.
By taking proper care precautions like these, you’ll be able to enjoy watching your beloved pet thrive for years to come without having to worry about common health issues.
Bumblebee gobies are carnivorous fish and require a diet rich in protein. They mainly feed on small crustaceans, such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia. You can offer them frozen or live food like tubifex worms, mosquito larvae, and krill.
Feeding frequency depends on the age and size of your bumblebee goby. Younger ones need to be fed more frequently than adults since their metabolism is faster.
Adult bumblebees must be fed once or twice daily, while juveniles should be fed up to 3 times daily. To avoid overfeeding, only give them enough food to consume within 2-3 minutes.
Feeding Techniques for Bumblebee Gobies
To provide your bumblebee goby with the best possible care, here are some feeding techniques you can try:
- Hand-feeding: This technique allows you to bond with your fish while ensuring it gets its nutrition.
- Surface feeding: Place the food at the water’s surface so that it floats down towards them.
- Sinking pellets: If you’re using sinking pellets, ensure they sink slowly so they don’t end up at the bottom, where uneaten food will decay.
- Alternate between different types of food: Make sure your fish gets a variety of foods instead of just one type.
Incorporating these techniques into your feeding schedule will keep your bumblebee goby healthy and happy.
Remember to observe their eating patterns closely; if there are any changes in appetite or behavior, consult an aquatic expert immediately!
Bumblebee gobies are small yet fascinating fish that exhibit various behaviors in their natural habitat. Understanding these behaviors is essential for providing them with the best possible care in a home aquarium.
Habitat preferences play a significant role in how bumblebee gobies behave. These fish prefer to live in brackish water environments and require plenty of hiding places, such as rocks or plants.
Social interactions among bumblebee gobies can be quite intriguing to observe. Although they are not schooling fish, these gobies form social hierarchies within their groups.
Feeding patterns and reproductive biology also affect bumblebee goby behavior significantly. These fish have tiny mouths and consume mostly small crustaceans and insect larvae found on the substrate floor.
Understanding the typical behaviors of bumblebee gobies is crucial when caring for them as pets.
By providing an environment that mimics their natural habitat preferences, adequate feeding opportunities, and suitable breeding conditions, you can ensure your little buddies thrive happily in your home aquarium!
When selecting suitable tankmates for your bumblebee goby, you need to keep a few things in mind.
Firstly, the aquarium size is crucial in determining which species can coexist with these bottom-dwelling fish.
Ideally, a minimum of a 10-gallon tank is required to house one pair of bumblebee gobies and other compatible aquatic creatures.
Secondly, aggression levels must be considered while choosing tank mates.
Bumblebee gobies are territorial and aggressive towards their kind. However, they generally get along well with peaceful community tanks with similar temperaments, such as small tetras, rasboras, or corydoras catfish. Avoid keeping them with larger predatory fish like angelfish or cichlids.
Lastly, selecting only species that occupy different niches in the aquarium is essential to minimize competition for resources.
For instance, adding shrimp or snails will benefit the ecosystem by removing leftover food debris and algae from the substrate without competing for space or food sources.
Choosing compatible tank mates for your bumblebee goby requires careful consideration of aquarium size, aggression levels, and niche occupation.
Doing so will create an environment that promotes harmony among all inhabitants while providing ample opportunities for growth and development.
Bumblebee gobies engage in courtship displays during the breeding season to attract mates.
While the initial yellow bar in females grows brighter when they are in spawning condition, the body’s black bars in males acquire a reddish tint.
Once a pair has formed, they will begin to mate frequently.
After mating, providing ample hiding spots for the female is important because she will lay her eggs in these areas.
Bumblebee gobies exhibit parental care by guarding their eggs until they hatch.
Breeding bumblebee gobies can help increase genetic diversity within the population and ensure healthy offspring.
However, it is important to note that this process requires careful planning and monitoring.
It is best left to experienced aquatic enthusiasts who have extensive knowledge about fish breeding techniques.
Four tips for successful bumblebee goby breeding:
- Provide plenty of hiding spots for both males and females.
- Keep water conditions consistent during the breeding season.
- Monitor closely for any signs of aggression or stress among pairs.
- Be prepared with appropriate food sources for newly hatched fry.
These small fish have reproductive anatomy that differs from other species, with females laying eggs on hard surfaces and males fertilizing them externally.
Environmental cues play a crucial role in triggering breeding behavior for bumblebee gobies. An increase in water temperature and changes in lighting can signal to these fish that it’s time to breed.
A female may produce up to 200 eggs at once!
After roughly 7 to 9 days, the eggs will hatch into tiny larvae requiring specialized nutrition for healthy growth and development.
Understanding the egg-laying process of bumblebee gobies is critical for successful breeding and maintaining a healthy tank environment.
Aquarists can help these fascinating little fish thrive in captivity without compromising their natural behaviors by providing appropriate environmental cues and monitoring parental care during hatching.
Breeding bumblebee gobies can be a challenge, but with the right conditions and care, it is possible to have breeding success.
One key factor in successful breeding is male involvement, and males will actively court females by swimming around them and flaring their fins. Once a pair has formed, the female will lay eggs on flat surfaces such as rocks or shells.
After spawning, providing the proper parental care for the developing fry is crucial.
The incubation period lasts approximately 7 to 9 days, depending on the temperature of the water. Maintaining an optimal incubation temperature of 72-80 degrees Fahrenheit during this time is essential.
Once hatched, newly born fry require small amounts of food, such as brine shrimp or micro worms, until they grow large enough to consume more oversized prey items.
During this time, it’s important to keep up with regular water changes and monitor ammonia levels closely, as newborns produce high levels of waste.
You can ensure healthy offspring and future generations of these fascinating little fish by providing proper care throughout breeding and incubation.
Care Of Fry
Once the fry has hatched and is free-swimming, it is essential to provide optimal conditions for them to thrive.
Fry requires more frequent and smaller meals throughout the day, and you can give little live or frozen daphnia or newborn brine shrimp several times per day.
Proper nutrition will help promote growth and development in these delicate creatures.
Tank setup should remain consistent with previously mentioned recommendations, but it is now crucial to maintaining excellent water quality due to the increased sensitivity of the fry at this stage.
As you continue caring for your bumblebee goby fry, remember that attention to detail in feeding schedules, water quality maintenance, and proper parental care will ensure their success.
These tiny fish can bring joy and beauty into any aquarium when given the care they need to flourish.
Advantages & Disadvantages Of Owning A Bumblebee Goby
Owning a bumblebee goby can be an exciting and rewarding experience for any fish enthusiast.
These small, colorful fish are known for their unique personalities and interesting behavior in the aquarium.
However, it’s essential to consider both the advantages and disadvantages before bringing one home.
- Bumblebee gobies are peaceful and easy-going, making them great tank mates for other non-aggressive species.
- They have a fascinating way of burrowing into sand or gravel, which adds an interesting element to the aquarium.
- Due to their small size, they don’t require a large tank and can thrive in smaller setups.
- Their bright colors make them a visually appealing addition to any aquarium.
- Compatibility concerns arise when considering adding bumblebee gobies to tanks with aggressive or territorial species.
- Because these fish may demand particular food and water conditions, cost considerations must be made.
- Maintenance requirements include regular water changes and proper filtration systems to ensure optimal health for the fish.
- Breeding bumblebee gobies is challenging due to their specific breeding habits and needs.
Overall, owning a bumblebee goby requires careful consideration of compatibility concerns, expense considerations, maintenance requirements, and more.
While they may not be suitable for every aquarium setup, those who choose to add them will enjoy watching their unique behaviors and vibrant colors in action.
Overall, the Bumblebee Goby is a fascinating and unique addition to any aquarium.
Although they may need more specialized care than other compear other fish, this is readily compensated for with thorough study and attention to detail.
We recommend considering a Bumblebee Goby for your tank if you are up to providing them with their ideal environment.
Their interesting behavior and striking appearance make for a rewarding pet that keeps you engaged and interested in their well-being.
Just be sure to carefully select appropriate tank mates and provide plenty of hiding places to ensure peaceful coexistence within your aquarium community.

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George W. Bush announced this morning that Solicitor General Paul Clement will serve as acting attorney general until he nominates and the Senate confirms a permanent replacement for Alberto Gonzales.
If you think Clement will be some sort of breath of fresh air, think again.
Clement has served as acting attorney general in a limited way before, overseeing the Justice Department's responses to congressional investigations into the firing of U.S. attorneys and other matters after Gonzales and Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty both were forced to recuse themselves. In that role, Clement has helped arm the White House with the legal arguments it has been using to stonewall Congress on documents it wants to see and witnesses it wants to question.
Our concern about Clement is of a slightly older vintage. When Clement appeared before the Supreme Court on behalf of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld in the Jose Padilla case on April 28, 2004, skeptical justices asked him about the risk that a detainee like Padilla might be abused while in custody. Clement's response: "Where the government is on a war footing ... you have to trust the executive to make the kind of quintessential military judgments that are involved in things like that." When Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg noted that some governments engage in "mild torture" to obtain information from detainees, Clement shot back: "Well, our executive doesn't."
Eight hours later, CBS News aired the first photographs of U.S. soldiers abusing detainees at Abu Ghraib.
The questions we asked at the time: Did Clement know, at the time of the Padilla argument, that the Department of Defense was investigating grave abuses at Abu Ghraib? Did he know that Joint Chiefs chairman Richard Myers had been working to keep CBS from broadcasting photographs of the abuse? Did he know, as some of his colleagues at Justice did, that the Bush administration, with the approval of the Justice Department, had instituted policies allowing the CIA to use "severe" interrogation techniques on detainees suspected of being high-level al-Qaida members?
We don't have answers to those questions today. We certainly didn't have them back then. When we raised them with Clement's office in 2004, we were referred to a Justice Department spokeswoman who told us, "We wouldn't have any comment." The spokeswoman's name? Monica Goodling.


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This is perfect bread for the grill. The olive oil makes it crisp on the outside and there is no need for garlic due to the sweetness of the bread.
- 1⁄2 cup olive oil
- 1 loaf king's Hawaiian bread (cut into 1/2-inch thick slices) or 1 loaf king's honey-wheat bread (cut into 1/2-inch thick slices)
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Brush olive oil generously onto both sides of bread slices.
- Grill 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown on both sides.
- Cut slices in half.
- Serve warm.

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Establishing Cool-Season Grasses on a Degraded Arid Rangeland of the Colorado Plateau
Article first published online: 22 MAY 2013
© 2013 Society for Ecological Restoration
Volume 22, Issue 1, pages 57–64, January 2014
How to Cite
Bernstein, E. J., Albano, C. M., Sisk, T. D., Crews, T. E. and Rosenstock, S. (2014), Establishing Cool-Season Grasses on a Degraded Arid Rangeland of the Colorado Plateau. Restoration Ecology, 22: 57–64. doi: 10.1111/rec.12023
- Issue published online: 2 JAN 2014
- Article first published online: 22 MAY 2013
- Manuscript Accepted: 8 MAR 2013
- Manuscript Revised: 7 MAR 2013
- Manuscript Received: 8 OCT 2012
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Over the weekend, a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, turned violent when one of the members of a hate organization drove into a crowd of counter-protesters, killing one and injuring 19 others. However, Facebook said it has no plans to change its guidelines following the racially-motivated violence. This is notable in the wake of other major tech companies, including Airbnb and GoDaddy, taking strong stands against white supremacists using their platforms.
While it may not be strengthening its rules, Facebook remains committed to deleting incidents of hate speech or content that seeks to incite violence. The day before the rally in Charlottesville, Facebook removed an event promoting it after the site realized the event was connected to hate groups. But unfortunately, the event was posted for a month before its removal.
“Our hearts go out to the people affected by the tragic events in Charlottesville,” a Facebook spokesperson said in a statement. “Facebook does not allow hate speech or praise of terrorist acts or hate crimes, and we are actively removing any posts that glorify the horrendous act committed in Charlottesville.”
Facebook condemns bigotry and hatred and does not allow white supremacists to operate on its site. But still, many expect the company to do more to combat the problem.

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Radio station owners across the country can rejoice. The medium is far from dead. According to a Nielsen Total Audience Report based on first quarter 2019 data, 92 percent of U.S. adults listen to radio each week, the highest of any platform. Accompanying radio’s resilience is the massive growth of live video streaming, which initially began with individuals posting content to Facebook or Instagram Live, in addition to a variety of streaming apps. However, as live video streamers have grown into professional producers of content for outlets such as YouTube and Twitch, there is a growing demand among traditional media outlets, including radio, to incorporate live video streaming as part of their regular broadcasts.
At the International Society for Technology in Education conference in Philadelphia recently, we had the chance to speak with Paul Richards about the tools schools can use to add live streaming to their day. Richards is the author of the "Accelerated Broadcast Club Curriculum: Accelerated Student Learning in Broadcast & Live Streaming."
Richards explained that today teachers at schools throughout the country are looking to create broadcast clubs and curriculum, where their students can learn how to live stream. Many students are interested in a future career in radio or television broadcasting, or even an up-and-coming field such as Esports. Every day school events, including morning announcements and sports, can be live streamed by students to Facebook or YouTube. Students can get both on-camera and practical hands-on technology experience from these activities. Feel free to share this with a teacher you know who may want to download this book for their students.
Hello Pro AV & Broadcast Professionals!
Just getting back from InfoComm 2017, and a major trend appeared. Videos are being made inside traditional meetings spaces more than ever before. Not only are more rooms “video enabled” as we say in the industry, but every video conference, live streaming and webinar software includes a big red “record” button nested prominently inside the interface. That big red button is getting used more than ever, contributing to the staggering 300 hours of video being uploaded to YouTube every minute!
We have all sat through a recorded webinar right? They are getting better, but the majority of recorded webinars are sub-par in comparison to polished videos viewers are becoming more and more accustomed to. I would guess the last recorded webinar you watched is something your co-workers would call “death by powerpoint”. It’s not uncommon to come across recordings on YouTube with poor audio and video quality BUT when you do come across a video that was helpful and well prepared… that’s when users start to click the “subscribe” button. This is where social network sharing and communities discussions can start to uplift your video content and take your content further.
Ever wonder how the major television networks such as QVC and HSN create their infomercials? They have taken the ability to sell over video and turned it into an art. Here at PTZOptics we decided to break down the magic and create a free download kit for our customers to learn exactly how they can use the formula with their own products and services.
This article was originally posted on Medium.com here.
MicroStreaming is a form of live production which can eliminate post production requirements yet still provide valuable marketing videos with real production value. PTZOptics has pioneered this new technique and has now released a free video series (below) & eBook introducing the main topics of interest. In this article we will discuss the business drivers for the creation of high quality video content and how MicroStreaming.io is becoming a preferred workflow with today latest live production software.
What are the Business Drivers?
When Salesforce.com published the above statistic describing the business value for video views and sales personnel time valuation; we knew things were going to change. Everything from on-demand video content to live streaming webinars on-demand content is becoming a central focus for advertising and marketing initiatives in businesses of all sizes. The entire industry is embracing video for the simple reasons stated above. Customers are researching online for the majority of their decision making process. One recent study on Slideshare.net unveiled that 90% of customer research time is spent online before a sales representative was contacted. Both consumer and B2B purchasing decisions are being influenced by on-demand video. Whether you decide to leverage YouTube’s dominance in the video search arena or simply want to add a series of videos to your existing website MicroStreaming is a great DIY solution.
PTZOptics “MicroStreaming” approach pulls from effective sales principles and applies live streaming technologies to a new innovative workflow. “Using a green screen with virtual sets allows marketing teams the ability to place their next video anywhere in the world! We seemlessly switch between various scenes to make our videos more powerful” says Paul Richards Dir of Business Development at PTZOptics. “So many customers have asked how we make our marketing videos that we decided to create a complete YouTube Series on the subject and coin the process MicroStreaming”.
Learn how to deliver a hook, line and sinker during a MicroStream and you’ll be amazed how effective video marketing can become. Microstreaming is a new way of producing content live without the need for post production. We teach you how to create top notch marketing videos that will generate leads for your company without the need of expensive video equipment and timely post production.
Learn more at http://www.MicroStreaming.io
Or get up to speed quick with the below video series!
The NewTek ™ NDI (Network Device Interface) is a open source IP protocol for sending and receiving ultra low latency, high definition video and audio sources for live broadcasts. The protocol has been pioneered by Dr. Andrew Cross, NewTek’s president and CTO, to become a new standard for the industry.
What does this mean for NewTek and the popular TriCasters?
TriCasters will now have the capability of working with any NDI compatible device and provide low-latency HD video functionality. Device manufactures can now implement the NDI open source code for seemless integration into a NewTek TriCaster broadcast workflow.
What does this mean for the live streaming market?
The live streaming market is set to grow signifigantly in the coming years. Open source technology is a proven way to spur growth and market engagement.
*Some of the technology mentioned is still in Beta. Check with NewTek for latest release notes...
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The NewTek NDI allows for ultra low latency connections between multiple systems. Therefore various systems can now share resources over a local area network. A TriCaster Mini system can share video and audio sources with a NewTek TriCaster 460 allowing for flexible deployments for any budget. In the below example we are showing a NewTek TriCaster with various HD-SDI PTZOptics cameras connected. This Tricaster is then connected via NDI to a TriCaster Mini with additional PTZOptics HD-SDI cameras available as video sources.
Tip! - Sharing Resources
Now multiple operators can gain access to broadcast assets across a LAN “Local Area Network“ with ultra-low latency. Consider setting up a line of communication for instant messaging, audio conferencing or remote computer control. With remote computer control the main broadcast studio has additional flexibility...
Top live streaming services for churches
Live streaming is one of the most widely used communication tools today. Organizations small and large are utilize live streaming services to stream content to their audience. There are many platforms a user can use to show videos to his/her users such as Twitch, YouTube and Vimeo. Today we have the capability of taking this popular video presentation a step further by live streaming events to the world and having those event then converted into replayable videos. Today all of the top churches utilize live streaming to spread the good word across the world and people who cannot attend the church sessions on Sunday can just tune in to the live stream from any computer with a internet connection.


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Trees Organic Coffee and Roasting House takes pride in sourcing and serving the freshest coffee from organic, single origin beans produced around the world. One of the main coffee countries that we support is Colombia. Our Colombian coffee is well balanced from start to finish. It offers a delightful flavour profile of chocolatey-truffle and brown sugar richness, with a medium body and acidity. There is a lush maple syrup sweetness to the aroma.
In this, our latest Single Origin Coffee Profile, get to know more about our high quality Colombian coffee beans, the world famous bio-diverse region that they come from, and the dedicated farmers who grow them.
A Country Leading in Biodiversity
Colombia ranks # 2 in the world for biodiversity. Its coffee plantations provide economic benefits to the country, and they are extremely important for environmental conservation and sustainability.
Our organic coffee beans are sourced through a farming group in the Southwestern State of Cauca, Colombia. This is a large 2nd level Fair Trade and organic cooperative of more than 1300 small scale farmers.
These farmers and their families are committed to the production of food for consumption and for the local market. The cultivation of coffee is in fact their main source of income. As such, they take great care, and strive for best practices to meet the high standards of organic production, and for the protection and conservation of the environment.
The cooperative works to improve the lives of their coffee farmers by helping them gain market access, technical assistance to produce high quality crops, support for savings and loans, and many other opportunities.
The Colombian coffee beans sourced from the farmers are grown at altitudes of 1400 to 1900 meters, surrounded by the beautiful biodiversity of the region. The beans are washed and sun-dried on shaded beds. To optimize coffee production most Colombian plantations use shade utilizing over 33 different plant species. So, it’s a great thing the region is one of the most biodiverse areas in the world.
Flora and Fauna
The Cauca region is home to over 1200 species of birds. That is a whopping 14% of the total world’s bird species. Cauca is unique in that it houses most of the bio-climatic diversity and ecosystems of Colombia.
The region’s diverse landscape and ecosystem ranges from coastal systems to the warmer hills of the Pacific. It’s also home to one of the largest extensions of paramo in the world.
Paramo is a unique tropical mountain ecosystem that can only be found in certain places in the world. This particularly famous paramo is the largest in the world and makes up 50% of the world’s total Paramo ecosystems. Paramos are so important they are part of the National System of Protected Areas.
Living in such an important environment, the coffee producers are passionate about being good environmental stewards. They work together to establish environmentally friendly processing practices, such as implementing filtration systems that can improve the heavily saturated water -‘honey water’, which results from the wash processing.
The organic certification process requires an intensive farming practice for the cooperative’s 500 farmers that have obtained it, and the 150 that are currently in the 3 year process of obtaining it. It’s clear the focus and dedication that is at the heart of the farmers, and their families when growing and harvesting the single origin, organic coffee beans.
Trees Organic Coffee roasts small batches of our organic Colombian coffee beans at the Granville Street cafe. Our Colombia coffee can be enjoyed at any of our 5 cafe locations, and purchased as whole or ground beans for home brewing.


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Pregnancy and sex: What you should know
Sex might feel like the most natural thing in the world before you're pregnant. But now that you are, you might wonder: Is it safe?
That's a common question after a positive pregnancy test. But it's only one of many you might have about sex and pregnancy. Here's what to know to put your mind at ease.
Is sex OK?
Sex is a natural, normal part of pregnancy—as long as you're having a normal, complication-free pregnancy. Sex is safe for most pregnant women.
Unless your provider says something otherwise, you don't need to worry about sex hurting your baby. Your growing baby is cushioned by amniotic fluid and the muscles of your womb. Plus, the mucous plug that seals your cervix helps guard against infections.
When can sex cause problems
Ask for a green light from your provider if:
- You're expecting twins, triplets or more.
- You had a miscarriage in the past or you're at risk for one now.
- You had a premature baby in the past or have signs of premature labor in this pregnancy.
- You have an incompetent cervix. This means it opens too early during pregnancy.
- You have placenta previa. This is when the placenta lies very low in the womb and covers all or part of the cervix.
- You have pain during sex, vaginal bleeding or are leaking amniotic fluid.
Some cramping or spotting is normal after sex when you're pregnant. But contact your provider or go to the emergency department right away if:
- You have heavy bleeding or painful cramps that won't go away.
- You're leaking amniotic fluid.
Be aware too that if your partner has a sexually transmitted disease (STD), your provider will likely advise against sex while you're pregnant. The STD could spread to your baby.
A few safeguards
Even with a green light from your provider, you'll want to take some precautions. If you have oral sex, don't allow your partner to blow inside your vagina. This could create an air bubble that can block a blood vessel. That could harm both you and your baby.
Also, be careful with anal sex. If you have anal sex and vaginal sex right after it, you may spread fecal bacteria to your vagina and wind up with an infection.
As your pregnancy progresses, certain positions during sex may become uncomfortable—or even unsafe. For example, lying flat on your back after your fourth month puts pressure on major blood vessels and affects circulation. So you might want to be on top or try side-lying positions.
Your hormones change throughout your pregnancy, and your interest in sex probably will too. Many women find sex more pleasurable when they're pregnant, especially during the first two trimesters. But pregnancy discomforts like nausea or back pain might make your sexual desire take a temporary dip—and that's OK too.
Just remember that sex is only one way to experience intimacy. Cuddling, kissing and even just being naked with your partner can help the two of you stay close. And never hesitate to talk about your needs in an open, loving way.
Wondering about other pregnancy issues?


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The best way to thicken chili is using cornstarch, flour, or tortilla chips.
Who doesn’t like a good thick and hearty chili in the colder months? Chili is good for last-minute meals as it can be so quick and easy to throw together.
Have you ever made chili that actually turned out more like soup and is watery? Then wondered how do I thicken chili?
If you added too much water or sauce to your chili and you need to thicken it up it’s an easy fix. Unfortunately, like a lot of soups or stew, you can’t just let it cook with the cover off to thicken it because the beans will end up too soft and start falling apart.
But good news, I bet you have one of these three things close by to save the day. I find these to be the best ways to thicken chili.
These are also great ways to thicken the chili in a slow cooker as well.
3 Best ways to thicken chili
Add 2 tbsps of cornstarch to cold water and mix it well. It is very important to make sure that you mix the two together BEFORE adding them to the chili.
If you add cornstarch in its powder form to your chili it will end up clumping up and it will not be pleasant in taste or appearance. However, if you do it correctly the cornstarch will not affect the flavors of your chili.
It tends to ball up and it is impossible to completely incorporate the cornstarch at this point which is why it is so important to mix it well first.
Add your cornstarch water mixture to your chili and stir it in. Wait a few minutes and you will start to see your chili thickening before your eyes!
It is important to make sure that your cornstarch cooks to be safe to eat. Make sure it comes up to a simmer for a bit.
Mixing flour and room temperature water together as a thickening agent is called a “slurry”. Mix together 2 tbsp and 1/4 cup of water together until you no longer have clumps and then stir that into your chili.
Like cornstarch, adding a flour slurry will not compromise the flavor of your chili. But you also want to make sure that you mix the flour and water well before you add it to thicken your chili.
If you find that you need to thicken the chili even more just repeat the process. Make sure that you give it a few minutes to thicken before adding in more and also bring it to a boil/simmer to make sure that it gets cooked.
3. Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips are great with chili! Using them as scoops or to add a crunch! But you can also use tortilla chips to thicken your chili.
This is super simple! All you need to do is crunch up some tortilla chips and stir them into your chili. Let it simmer for 10 minutes and then stir it again before you serve it.
Once you add the tortilla chips to your chili, let it simmer so the chips can soak up some of the excess liquid, break down and thicken your chili. They also add a little texture once they are broken down.
Adding a few on top when you serve your chili will add some extra crunch as well.


I have looked at several enclosed trailers and I am considering a Horton Hauler that is 16 X 7. The trailer descriptions are as follows: V Nose, 5000 lb. axles with electric brakes on both, 12" center floor supports, heavy duty spring assisted ramp door, 30" side door with a bar lock, electric jack, 4 dome lights, Heavy Duty D Rings, 3/4" plywood covering the interior walls, radial tires with a spare, aluminum load bearing wheels and bearing buddies. The trailer has been priced approximately $4786.00 + TTL. I have looked at several different brands and the Horton Hauler seems to be the heaviest built for the money and any further assistance would be greatly appreciated.


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Attracted by the cost and process benefits and superior product performance of enzymes, manufacturers of paper and pulp, textile, leather, detergents, wastewater treatment chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and bioethanol increasingly replace harsh chemicals with industrial enzymes. These enzyme producers will have to offer superior and innovative products to sustain this pace of demand.
They will need to draw upon technological breakthroughs in various segments to lure reluctant users toward enzyme technologies and thereby, tap the huge latent potential of the market.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (chemicals.frost.com), The U.S Industrial Enzymes Markets, finds the market earned revenues of $394.1 million in 2006 and estimates this to reach $748.9 million in 2013.
If you are interested in a virtual brochure, which provides manufacturers, end users, and other industry participants with an overview of the U.S industrial enzymes markets, send an email to Johanna Haynes, Corporate Communications, at jhaynes_pr[.]frost.com with the following information: your full name, company name, title, company telephone number, company email address, city, state, and country. We will send you the information via email upon receipt of the above information. All media inquiries please reply directly to johanna.haynes[.]frost.com.
Manufacturers are unable to make equal investments in each segment. For instance, while bioethanol and pharmaceuticals obtain significant funding, paper and pulp and wastewater treatment segments have to make do with much less. This greatly hampers product development activities in the overall market.
"Manufacturers can circumvent this situation by strategically leveraging the breakthrough achieved in bioethanol and pharmaceutical enzymes in other segments," says Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst K. Lakshminarayanan. "For example, the state-of-the-art technologies developed for increasing the specificity and efficiency of enzymes developed in the pharmaceutical arena can be leveraged for the development of enzymes for other applications."
The prospects of the industrial enzymes market appear bright as its mainstay application segment. Bioethanol will grow intensely with the passing of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) bill by the Department of Energy (DoE). According to the bill, by 2015 bioethanol production should reach 15 billion gallons, and this augurs well for the bioethanol enzyme segment.
"Going by the bill of materials, average enzyme costs for the production of one gallon of bioethanol is approximately three cents; this translates to huge profits," notes K. Lakshminarayanan. "With respect to the pharmaceutical industry, enzymes remain a major mode of treatment for thrombolytics, cystic fibrosis and intermediaries."
The actual potential of paper and pulp enzymes is at least five times larger than the present market size. The major challenge in this segment is the understanding of chemistry of enzymes on different woods. Apart from this, a typical chemical supplier generates huge revenues and could easily afford to deploy sufficient manpower to handle customers better. The lack of sufficient revenue and expertise on other chemicals prevents enzyme manufacturers to deploy manpower exclusively for handling customers results in the hindrance of new product development.
The market shift toward developing nations such as India and China, reluctance of customers to modify their process to include enzymes, bio sensitization properties of enzymes on humans, and market maturity in certain segments are curtailing the market from achieving its true potential.
Market participants, however, can still score over chemical companies by promoting their products Green-tag positioning with respect to their ability to reduce consumption of chemicals, as well as energy. This can lower waste generated by the products.
The U.S Industrial Enzymes Markets is part of the Chemicals & Materials Growth Partnership Service program, which also includes research in the following markets: U.S. enzymes for food applications markets and U.S. animal feed additives markets. All research services included in subscriptions provide detailed market opportunities and industry trends evaluated following extensive interviews with market participants. Interviews with the press are available.
Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, partners with clients to accelerate their growth. The company's TEAM Research, Growth Consulting and Growth Team Membership™ empower clients to create a growth-focused culture that generates, evaluates and implements effective growth strategies. Frost & Sullivan employs over 45 years of experience in partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment community from more than 30 offices on six continents.
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Minnesota High School Baseball - Menahga loses to PillagerMay 4, 2018: Pillager, MN 56473
In Friday's league game, the host Pillager Huskies baseball team scored a tight 11-8 victory over the Menahga Braves.
The Huskies (4-1) will now prepare for their game against Otter Tail Central co-op [Battle Lake/Henning] (Battle Lake, MN). The Bulldogs go into the non-league game with a 1-3 record.
The Braves (0-9) will now prepare for their game against Parkers Prairie (Parkers Prairie, MN). The Panthers go into the Park Region game with a 2-1 record.

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Water Sector News
A snapshot of clean water stories from publications around the country, updated daily!
State lawmakers eye bill to protect soil, farms from PFAS
May 16, 2023
NORTHAMPTON — PFAS contamination from using treated sludge as a fertilizer, leaving the so-called forever chemicals in the soil and groundwater, has forced the closure of dairy farms in Maine and impacted more than 50 farms in that state.
While similar action of closing farms to address the impact of PFAS is not being proposed in Massachusetts, a bill sponsored by Sen. Jo Comerford, D-Northampton, and Rep. Paul Schmid, D-Westport, is advocating for the testing of sewage sludge, also known as biosolids, putting warning labels on products containing PFAS, and providing money to help farmers access alternatives to these products.


Pumping in snow and ice
SAINT PETERSBURG – Russia is carrying out major infrastructural improvements in prepara- tion for higher sea levels caused by accelerated melting of the ice caps. A storm surge barrier is being built in the Neva estuary to prevent flooding of the protected delta, which includes the metropolis of Saint Petersburg. Royal Boskalis Westminster assisted with the construc- tion of a motorway tunnel and called in Van Heck to handle the extraction of excess process water. A challenging job, due, in part, to the extreme cold.
Since last spring, Boskalis and Van Heck have been working together in Russia. The Netherlands have a long established well renowned reputation in the dredging industry and with the battle against the rising water. Van Heck has worked together with Boskalis for years, handling their pumping activities for dredging operations throughout the world. For the pump specialist it is the second project in Russia, a promising market that is slowly opening its doors to West European companies. In the estuary, that includes Saint Petersburg, a world heritage site, Boskalis assisted in the construction of kilometres-long dikes on both sides of the storm surge barrier, under which a tunnel had to be built for new motorway which runs along the sea wall. Heavy diesel locomotives close the storm surge barrier doors when high water levels are expected in the Baltic Sea.
Once the concrete tunnel was in position, it needed to be covered with sand. The water used to transport the sand through piping had to be pumped back. Van Heck was entrusted with the task of pumping off this water in rapid tempo. Extreme cold and heavy ice formation periodically brought the work to a halt. In anticipation of this, Van Heck had fitted the equipment with automatic drain valves. A wise decision, after the basin had been pumped dry, the pipes and pumps were automatically drained to prevent freezing. The Frisian company can always provide back-up. Van Heck is one of the few businesses that has software that is capable of reading the data out of the pump motors. This increases the efficiency. Ultimately it took six weeks to deliver all the sand needed to cover the tunnel. Thanks to thorough preparations and the successful handling of this project, Van Heck increased her chances of being brought in for future projects in the north-west of Russia.