SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – There is a push in midtown Sacramento to create a new district honoring the gay community and its businesses. For decades it’s been known as Lavender Heights, but now community activists hope city leaders will officially recognize this midtown community’s economic potential.
A lot of people consider it the Castro District of the Central Valley. But they want to make the area’s nickname its official name.READ MORE: Fire Burns At Modesto Home Overnight
“Everyone calls it Lavender Heights, so why not just make it official?” said Donald Bentz, Sacramento LGBT Community Center’s executive director.
Tucked away in the heart of midtown, the center is surrounded by businesses that cater to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender clientele.
“I think it’s very important for communities to recognize its history,” said Bentz.
He and other community activists want city leaders to officially recognize their community as Lavender Heights. They want the classification to include custom-made city street signs, rainbow-colored crosswalks and flags.
City leaders are discussing who’s going to pay for the signage, if approved. Organizers say the upgrades would help draw tourism dollars to Sacramento, similar to what’s happening in San Francisco’s Castro District.
“It’s a no-brainer if you ask me,” said Ian Levin, a spokesman for the Midtown Business Association.READ MORE: 13-Year-Old Boy Shot In Sacramento
Levin believes the economic influence will spread beyond Lavender Heights.
“It’s not just the gay community,” said Levin. “It’s a vibrant community with little districts, and the Lavender Heights is major component to this part of the district.”
“As far as the economic impact, that impact is already here,” said Bentz.
Community leaders here say many LGBT businesses are already thriving. They argue an official recognition will keep that success growing for generation to come.
“It’s just continuing in its own natural evolution to keep going up,” said Bentz.
Lavender Heights’ official designation is just in the discussion stages; however, Sacramento City Councilman Steve Hansen, who represents the district, says he supports the idea.
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Autobytel’s own Aaron Gold brings you the best cars from the 2016 Detroit Auto Show. Starting with the all-new Buick Avista Concept, who ever though we’d be saying sexy and Buick in the same sentence. Chrysler came out with the all-new Pacifica, this time reimagined as a T&C minivan replacement. The BMW M2 takes everything we’ve been asking for since the M235i came out, this time with a bit less options and a whole lot more muscle. Porsche has tweaked the output in the ne Turbo and Turbo S models. Volvo’s signature sedan, the S90 will certainly cause a few heads to turn and take notice over in Bavaria. Infiniti’s all-new Q60 sport coupe continues the legacy left behind by the much-loved G37. The Smart ForTwo Cabrio is finally a place you’d like to spend some time soaking up the sun. The Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG Cabriolet is the epitome of opulence. The SLC replaces the SLK convertible. The all-new E Class boasts an assortment of fuel-efficient four cylinder engines as well as S Class levels of luxury inside. The all-new Ford Fusion Sport trim comes with a twin turbo V6 and all-wheel-drive, while not quite an ST it leaves little to be desired. Honda is taking a gamble with a front-wheel-drive full-size pick-up. Lexus LC500 brings the concept car to life without losing any of the detail. Genesis G90 is the new Hyundai Equus, and the start of a whole lot more to come from the Korean car builder.


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Climbing trees reveals a housing shortage for tree-rats and other endangered animals.
Estimates of tree hollows – which form the houses of
several endangered species in northern Australia – are much too high,
researchers at Charles Darwin University in the Northern Territory have found.
And the discovery could be bad news for several of
Australia’s most vulnerable species, including the Black-Footed Tree-Rat (Mesembriomys gouldii) and Brush Tailed Rabbit-Rat (Conilurus penicillatus).
An “Expansion-Tolerant” Architecture offers stability to ultra-high capacity Lithium-Sulfur battery
A lithium sulfur battery that has four times the capacity than existing electric car batteries has been built and tested by researchers at Monash University, revealed in a paper published in Science Advances.
This would allow you to drive Melbourne to Sydney with
just one charge – driving the coastal route. A current edition prius would
require to stop in Albury-Wodonga to recharge.
helps rangers protect national parks, despite tight budgets.
Mathematics can help reduce poaching and illegal logging in national parks, researchers have found.
team of applied mathematicians including Macquarie University’s David Arnold
has developed an algorithm that predicts which areas inside park boundaries
offer the greatest possibilities for criminals – and how rangers can most
efficiently combat them.
close in on an objective measure for physical distress.
A new microscope-based method for detecting a particular molecule in the spinal cord could help lead to an accurate and independent universal pain scale, research from Australia’s Macquarie University suggests.
An accurate way of
measuring pain is of critical importance because at present degrees of
discomfort are generally assessed by asking a patient to estimate pain on a
one-to-10 scale. The situation is even more acute in the treatment of babies,
the very old and animals, where speech is absent.
Cognition is influenced by siblings, researchers find.
Autistic children with autistic siblings have better
cognition than those who are the only family member with the condition, researchers
Importantly, the outcome does not depend on birth order.
Although previous studies have identified that having
autistic siblings leads to better cognition for individual children with the
condition, it was assumed that the order in which the children were born was a
Adelaide researchers find how a bacteria digests a sugar can be key to new treatments
The severity of a common and often lethal type of bacteria
depends on its ability to process a type of sugar, research from the University
of Adelaide reveals.
Streptococcus pneumoniae causes diseases of the
lungs, blood, ear and brain, killing an estimated one million people every
year. Moreover S. pneumoniae causes
otitis media (infection of the middle ear), which devastates Aboriginal
populations. It also rapidly develops resistance to antibiotics, making it
challenging to treat.
Filtering out social bots can help critical response teams see what’s
happening in real time
Researchers have created an algorithm that distinguishes
between misinformation and genuine conversations on Twitter, by detecting
messages churned out by social bots.
Dr Mehwish Nasim and colleagues at the School of Mathematical
Sciences at the University of Adelaide say the algorithm will make it easier
for emergency services to detect major events such as civil unrest, natural
disasters, and influenza epidemics in real time.
“When something really big is going on, people tweet a
huge amount of useful information,” says Mehwish.
A technique adapted from telecommunications promises more effective cancer treatments.
Drugs can be delivered into individual cells by using
soundwaves, Melbourne researchers have discovered.
Adapting a technique used in the telecommunications
industry for decades, Dr Shwathy Ramesan from RMIT, and colleagues, used the
mechanical force of sound to push against cell walls and deliver drugs more
effectively than treatments currently in use.
The new technique aids in silencing genes responsible for
some diseases, including cancer, by switching them on or off.

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The official trailer for Trainspotting 2 has just been released, and the highly anticipated sequel looks awesome.
The movie is a loose adaption of Irvine Welsh’s book Porno and is set 20-years after the first film.
The original stars of the first film are all back for the sequel, including Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle, Ewen Bremner and director Danny Boyle.
During a recent interview with Vice, Irvine Welsh said T2 is ‘very much telling a story about Edinburgh as it currently is. The main element to the story is basically Renton, Begbie, Sick Boy and Spud getting back together again, and it tells the story of them getting involved in the vice industry in a very innovative way.’
Unfortunately, Trainspotting 2 isn’t released in cinemas until early 2017. Until then, the trailer serves as a teaser to what will surely be a kickass movie.

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Breakfast with the Elves at Old Rock Cafe
Join Santa’s elves for a festive breakfast and see what’s on the menu every morning at the North Pole! The elves will be serving up very special holiday pancakes for kids and kids-at-heart, and classic breakfast favorites will round out the menu. Warm up with a cup of coffee, then head to the Park and watch Santa prepare for Christmas Eve by rappelling down the 315-foot Chimney Rock!
Breakfast With the Elves Menu
3 green pancakes piled high topped with whipped cream and sprinkles…$5.99
2 pancakes with bacon antlers, whipped cream, blueberry eyes and a strawberry nose…$5.99
2 chocolate chip pancakes with bacon scarf, chocolate chip eyes and buttons, topped with powdered sugar…$5.99
Two Eggs with Meat
Two eggs cooked to order, choice of bacon or sausage, served with a side of toast…$5.50
Two Eggs with Hash Browns
Two eggs cooked to order, served with hash browns and a side of toast…$5.50
……add bacon or sausage…$1.00
Biscuits and gravy
Fresh baked buttermilk biscuits topped with fresh made sausage gravy…$5.50

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Anyway, I'd already planned to make tabouleh and bought parsley for it so I thought I'd make something sort of middle eastern / Mediterranean from the lamb to go with it.
The lamb became a sort of tagine with spices and apricots, sweet and warm and a good counterpart to the fresher, sharper taste of the tabouleh. I made a couple of changes to what I'd usually do to fit with the ingredients I had - cous cous instead of bulghur wheat and an added courgette in the stew (we still have several kilos in the fridge) and a purple halloween carrot! I made my tabouleh while the stew cooked but it could be done in advance and left to sit.
The first tabouleh I ever had was in a small Lebanese café near the seafront in Santa Cruz (CA). My friends' parents made friends with the owners and chatted about being Lebanese & Israeli in California. They encouraged me to have a tahini-heavy falafel wrap and share their tangy, lemony tabouleh, scooped up in lettuce leaves.
The tabouleh was made in the Lebanese style - more parsley based with just a sprinkling of wheat. Many commercially available taboulehs are grain-based & only seasoned with herbs. To me this is missing the point. Every time I make this I think back to the Santa Cruz sun and the lovely day we spent visiting the UCSC botanical garden, seeing sea lions on the pier, and cycling along the coast path.
- 1/4 cup bulghur or cous cous
- handful of cherry tomatoes or a couple of larger ones
- 3 spring onions
- large bunch of parsley (I used a whole large pack from Sainsbury's)
- handful of mint leaves
- juice of half a lemon plus more to taste
- olive oil
- salt & pepper
Now chop up the spring onions, parsley and mint. Add them to the bowl and squeeze the lemon juice over the whole lot (look out for pips!). Season with oil, salt & pepper and leave to infuse.
Middleterranean Lamb Stew (serves 2)
I've made North African style tagines previously but wanted to find out what Lebanese people might do with lamb. The recipes I found had some similar ingredients but the most significant difference was sumac. I didn't have any sumac. It's only occurred to me now that my sister's pomegranite molasses (not like normal molasses) might have been a good addition.
- Olive oil
- Lamb leg, in chunks*
- One carrot, chopped small
- Small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- lump of ginger (about the same size as a big garlic clove)
- 1 tsp allspice
- 2 tsps ground mixed spice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- handful of mint leaves, chopped
- handful of coriander leaves, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped roughly
- half a red pepper, cut into chunks
- one medium courgette, mine was in semi-circular shaped pieces
Add the courgette, pepper, and half of the herbs, then give it a bit of a stir and put the lid on. This should allow the courgette to soften and mush down a bit. Once it has done so, give it another stir.
From now on you could call it done at any point, but I think it's worth keeping going. Keep the heat gentle and stir it plenty.
Eventually your stew will start to look like this:
At this point it has reduced a lot and the meat falls apart quite easily when poked. The courgette had mostly disappeared now. It did pretty well at bulking out what was probably a rather mean portion of lamb.
Just before you want to eat it, stir through the rest of the herbs.
* I'm afraid I don't know how much I had as I threw the packaging away. I do know that I couldn't quite pick it all up with one hand.
** Ginger can be pressed quite easily IF you get it the right way around. You want to have the strings running down, as though they'll go through the holes. If you get it the other way you'll most likely hurt your hand and flatten the ginger without getting anything useful out!

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Kenji Kawai is a Japanese music composer and arranger. Known as one of the biggest names in the soundtrack world, he has worked on a wide range of mixed media productions, including anime, TV shows, films and video games. Among his credits are Toei’s Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Forever, Tsui Hark’s Seven Swords and Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon; Wilson Yip’s Ip Man; Mamoru Oshii’s films The Red Spectacles, StrayDog: Kerberos Panzer Cops, Ghost in the Shell, Mobile Police Patlabor and Avalon; the anime adaptations of Rumiko Takahashi’s Ranma ½ and Maison Ikkoku; the live-action adaptation of Gantz and Hideo Nakata’s films Ring, Ring 2, Chaos, Dark Water and Kaidan. His nephew, Hidehiro Kawai, is a bassist in Fox Capture Plan, an instrumental band.
Ghost In The Shell (Original Soundtrack) by Kenji Kawai

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By Nadir Roberts
The end of March proved to be a musical goldmine of new releases. New tunes came from the likes of Harry Hudson, Rich the Kid, DJ ESCO and the most awaited, Abel Makkonen Tesfaye — better known as The Weeknd.
Ironically, The Weeknd released a six-song EP on a weekday, Thursday, March 30, titled “My Dear Melancholy,.”
From the title alone, fans could tell that Tesfaye was drifting away from his “Starboy” pop-esque radio vibes and digging deep to where he once was in music. The grungy vivid lyrics about drugs, love, lust and pain that once captivated and moved his fans are now back.
This is the first EP by the Weeknd, and fans were disappointed by the brevity of the project. It is just 22 minutes long, but this also makes it easy to break down the lyrical content and pick up all of the Selena Gomez shade. This new project is clearly a breakup EP that lays out the personal ghosts that have been haunting him.
The EP begins with “Call Out My Name,” a track that plainly details the relationship of Tesfaye and Gomez.
Shockingly, The Weeknd sang out “I said I didn’t feel nothing baby, but I lied, I almost cut a piece of myself for your life” in the first track.
Gomez, who suffers from Lupus, an incurable systemic autoimmune disease, needed a kidney for a transplant during the summer of 2017. Fortunately she received the kidney from her best friend and “Bring It On” actress, Francia Raisa.
The project is great for getting the listener to think deeply. The sadness creeps through with every synth, high note and lustful lyric.
In the closing song, “Privilege,” Tesfaye talks about his relationship with Gomez as well as his drug use. In the chorus, he sings in his synthesized voice, “I got two red pills to take the blues away.”
Though short and simple, it is a perfect line with a double entendre. It references the red and blue pills from “The Matrix,” in which Neo takes the red pills to stay in the Matrix, then describes the red pills as antidepressants to keep the “blues” away.
French DJ and Techno artist Gesaffelstein was featured twice in the six-track project. Gesaffelstein has worked with many popular artists, including Kanye West and Lana Del Rey.
Featured on both “I Was Never There” and “Hurt You,” Gesaffelstein’s presence is known. The intro to “I Was Never There” resembles the same high pitched siren-esque sound that was present in Kanye West’s song “Send it Up,” on his album “Yeezus” which he also helped produce.
Tesfaye starts off “Hurt You” by sounding a bit hurt himself. He says, “And now I know relationships my enemy, so stay away from me, I’m warning you.”
Clearly, this is Tesfaye telling the next girl he is with that she cannot expect too much from him, and that he simply does not want to hurt her, most likely because he is not over his previous girl.
Similarly, the intro to “Hurt You” has strong “I Feel It Coming” vibes, which makes sense because Daft Punk member Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo helped produce both songs.
The content of “My Dear Melancholy,” provides the lyrics that longtime fans have longed for — and are still craving — from the 2012 Weeknd they loved. However, the EP lacks variety. Since two of the six songs to sound quite similar to previous works, it comes off repetitive, especially since the the tracks are ordered back-to-back on the EP.
Overall, the project is a good dose of The Weeknd to hold fans over until he comes out with a more developed studio album.


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DeGroote MSc eHealth graduate Kenneth Nwosu combines his knowledge in telecommunications and eHealth to make an impact in the health care industry.
An MSc eHealth graduate from the DeGroote School of Business, Kenneth Nwosu, had a life-changing experience in 2008 when his mother in Africa was diagnosed with cancer. After his mother encountered many uncoordinated health care visits and misdiagnoses, Nwosu was inspired to work in healthcare to improve the system. He combined his knowledge in telecommunications and eHealth as well as his passion to develop a two-way interactive video conferencing program for health care consultants called “Twives“.
Earning his undergraduate degree in Nigeria in electrical engineering had led to a career in telecommunications for Nwosu. He emigrated to Canada in 2000 and continued to work in the telecommunications field. However, his mother’s illness spurred him to change careers, and therefore he chose to enrol in the MSc eHealth program at DeGroote to gain knowledge of the field. The program brought him into contact with Electronic Medical Records (EMR), the collection of electronic health information about patients, and allowed him to apply himself through hands on learning.
“I enjoyed being in a class with medical professionals and people from everywhere. Whenever a question or a case was thrown at us, it was interesting how people came from different views. I also liked the fact that we could collaborate, that we could attack questions from different angles and still come up with almost the same answer,” says Nwosu.
In order to make an impact in the health care system in North America and abroad, Nwosu developed a two way interactive video conferencing program called Twives, a version of Skype created specifically for healthcare consultants. The difference is that Skype requires high bandwidth to operate whereas Twives could work on very low amounts of bandwidth. Nwosu developed Twives primarily because Skype would not work in remote areas in Nigeria, as the country does not have the high speed internet that North America offers. Twives is mostly used by specialists for consulting, where for example a specialist in Toronto can deal with a patient in Northern Ontario without making the patient travel for the consultation.
“I believe I already am making an impact, as I presented Twives to government ministers from Africa at a conference in Toronto. Ultimately, I want people anywhere to be able to connect, ask for help and have someone help them,” says Nwosu.
After his mother passed away during the eHealth program, Nwosu was not discouraged, but inspired to continue to make a change. Nwosu may return to Africa in the future in order to help people there by taking the knowledge he learned in Canada and replicate it in Africa. For now, he is happy to help remotely from Canada.
“I want to earn my PhD so that I can actually be part of that program at McMaster that I believe in so much. Hopefully with the experience I gain, I can also help create joint ventures with other universities in Africa so that we could create a similar program for them over there,” says Nwosu.
Nwosu previously worked at eHealth Ontario and is currently working with Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).

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Vistro focuses on seasonal food and drinks, staying true to Chef Virant’s philosophy of showcasing products from the Midwest.
From food enthusiasts to families on the go, Vistro’s offerings of approachable snacks and dishes will please any palate.
A wood-burning oven serves as the focal point of the dining room, a space that features a relaxed vibe designed by Chef Virant’s wife, Jennifer, and Jody Tate. Vistro boasts more than 80 seats in the dining room, with a large bar offering handcrafted mocktails and cocktails.
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The Clock Is Ticking on Granger and the Pacers
Raise your hand if you weren’t surprised to hear that Danny Granger wouldn’t be in the lineup this week.
My hand is up in the air.
Raise your hand if you were surprised to hear that Granger wouldn’t even return to the practice court until Sunday at the earliest.
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Is Spot & Tango the Best Dog Food for a Nederlandse Kooikerhondje
Spot & Tango is all about making dog food personal. That’s why we offer customized plans based on your dog’s specific breed, weight, age, and other dietary needs. After filling out our questionnaire, you’ll receive a personalized recommendation that you know is just right for your Nederlandse Kooikerhondje. Our recipes are all certified by AAFCO to ensure our dog food fulfills the dietary requirements for Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes, and we only use the highest quality fresh ingredients so your Nederlandse Kooikerhondje can live a longer and happier life. Our pre-portioned packs ensure that your Nederlandse Kooikerhondje gets exactly the right amount of food, with no hassle for you. Ultimately, we make it easy to find and feed the best dog food for your Nederlandse Kooikerhondje. Spot & Tango can also be particularly effective if your Nederlandse Kooikerhondje has a sensitive stomach, is overweight, needs a high-protein diet, or is an elderly dog.
What Makes a Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Unique?
The Nederlandse Kooikerhondje is a member of the AKC's 'Sporting Group' with a temperament that is often described as friendly, alert and quick. The Nederlandse Kooikerhondje has a demeanor best described as 'Somewhat Reserved'. When it comes to grooming needs, the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje requires a weekly good brushing and sheds seasonally. In regards to training, you can expect the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje to be wanting to learn with a decent level of excitement or energy. The Nederlandse Kooikerhondje can be expected to live 12 to 14 years if they receive proper excercise and a Nederlandse Kooikerhondje dog food diet that keeps their weight between Unknown. The Nederlandse Kooikerhondje is generally considered medium-sized with a height of between 15 inches and 17 inches for males and 14 inches for females.
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Your skin is the first thing people see. When your skin doesn’t look or feel good, it’s difficult to feel confident. Whether you’re dealing with acne for the first time in your life or you desperately want to reduce the signs of aging, these four tips will help you deal with your biggest skin woes.
1. Adult Acne
According to Good Housekeeping, the University of Alabama at Birmingham found that one out of every two adult women will deal with acne at some point during their life. When your skin is aging, the last thing you want to deal with is acne on top of everything else – isn’t that for teenagers, after all? Unfortunately, it does happen quite often, and people who never had acne issues before all of a sudden find themselves facing those ugly bumps in adulthood. The best advice is to not go crazy on your pimples – cleanse them gently instead of scrubbing them. Blackheads and whiteheads are clogged pores and they need to be cleansed, not sloughed.
Rosacea tends to affect the skin on the face, often causing redness on the cheeks, chin, nose or forehead. The redness can worsen over time and sometimes blood vessels will become visible. Rosacea may also appear on the neck, back or chest. In extreme cases, the rosacea can affect the eyes or cause pus-filled pimples on the skin. Certain medications may help with rosacea. Your doctor may prescribe either a topical or an oral medication to treat the redness, bumps and pimples. At times, surgery is used to remove the blood vessels. While rosacea can’t be prevented, avoiding exposure to sun, wind and extreme temperatures can help lesses its effects.
3. Dark Spots
Hyperpigmentation spots can be caused by sun exposure or acne, but they don’t have to stay on your face for good. According to Cosmopolitan, you can fade those spots quickly and get your even skin back by using a retinoid. This powerful Vitamin A product increases the rate of cell turnover, which means those dark spots will disappear quickly. Your complexion will also be smoother thanks to the collagen-producing effects of retinoids, which help smooth out wrinkles.
Eczema refers to a number of skin conditions that may cause your skin to become irritated, inflamed or both. Treatment for eczema aims to relieve the discomfort and prevent itching. Since itching can lead to infection, it’s important to do whatever it takes to resist the urge. Lotions and creams can help, because eczema makes the skin itchy and dry. Applying moisturizing products when your skin is damp will help it to retain moisture. Cocoa butter and oatmeal are two ingredients that you should look for in moisturizers when you have especially itchy skin. Cold compresses can also be used to help itchy skin.
Don’t let your skin problems go for long before you find a way to treat them. Between holistic remedies you can do yourself and visiting a professional, there’s a way to handle almost any skin problem.


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Jerry Jones, et al v. Harris Associates
United States Court of Appeals
For the Seventh Circuit
____________ No. 07-1624 JERRY N. JONES, MARY F. JONES, and ARLINE WINERMAN, Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. HARRIS ASSOCIATES L.P., ____________ Defendant-Appellee.
On Petition for Rehearing and Rehearing En Banc ____________ DECIDED AUGUST 8, 2008 ____________ Before EASTERBROOK, Chief Judge, and KANNE and EVANS, Circuit Judges. PER CURIAM. The panel has voted unanimously to deny the petition for rehearing. A judge in active service called for a vote on the suggestion for rehearing en banc. A majority did not favor rehearing en banc, and the petition therefore is denied. Circuit Judge Ripple did not participate in the consideration or decision of this case.
POSNER, Circuit Judge, with whom Circuit Judges ROVNER, WOOD, WILLIAMS, and TINDER join, dissenting from denial of rehearing en banc. This case merits the attention of the full court. The panel rejected the approach taken by the Second Circuit in Gartenberg v. Merrill Lynch Asset Management, Inc., 694 F.2d 923 (2d Cir. 1982), to deciding whether a mutual fund adviser has breached his fiduciary duty to the fund, the duty created by section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 80a-1 et seq. Gartenberg permits a court to consider, as a factor in determining such a breach, whether the fee is "so disproportionately large that it bears no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and could not have been the product of arm's-length bargaining." 694 F.2d at 928. The panel opinion states that it "now disapprove[s] the Gartenberg approach. . . . A fiduciary must make full disclosure and play no tricks but is not subject to a cap on compensation." Jones v. Harris Associates L.P., 527 F.3d 627, 632 (7th Cir. 2008). The opinion says that this court had previously suggested that the Gartenberg approach "is wanting." Id. It cites Green v. Nuveen Advisory Corp., 295 F.3d 738, 743 n. 8 (7th Cir. 2002), for this proposition, but neither in footnote 8 nor elsewhere in that opinion is there any suggestion that Gartenberg's treatment of the issue of excessive fees is incorrect; Green was not an excessive-fee case. The panel cites another Green opinion, Green v. Fund Asset Management, L.P., 286 F.3d 682 (3d Cir. 2002), as suggesting disagreement with Gartenberg, but again the amount of compensation was not at issue. Jones is the only appellate opinion noted in Westlaw as disagreeing with Gartenberg; there is a slew of positive citations. See, e.g., Migdal v. Rowe Price-Fleming Int'l, Inc.,
248 F.3d 321, 326-27 (4th Cir. 2001); In re Salomon Smith Barney Mutual Fund Fees Litigation, 528 F. Supp. 2d 332, 33637 (S.D.N.Y. 2007); Gallus v. Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 497 F. Supp. 2d 974, 979 (D. Minn. 2007); Sins v. Janus Capital Management, LLC, 2006 WL 3746130, at *2 (D. Colo. Dec. 15, 2006); Siemers v. Wells Fargo & Co., 2006 WL 2355411, at *1516 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 14, 2006); Hunt v. Invesco Funds Group, Inc., 2006 WL 1581846, at *2 (S.D. Tex. June 5, 2006); Stegall v. Ladner, 394 F. Supp. 2d 358, 373-74 (D. Mass. 2005); Becherer v. Burt, 2003 WL 24260305, at *2 (S.D. Ill. Mar. 6, 2003); Millenco L.P. v. MEVC Advisors, Inc., 2002 WL 31051604, at *3 (D. Del. Aug. 21, 2002). The Coates and Hubbard article that the panel cites, John C. Coates & R. Glenn Hubbard, "Competition in the Mutual Fund Industry: Evidence and Implications for Policy," 33 J. Corp. L. 151 (2007), expressly approves Gartenberg, while seeking to fine tune judicial interpretations of some Gartenberg dicta. In the section of the article captioned "Refinements to Gartenberg," the authors state that "radical shifts in existing law, or for sweeping new laws and regulations, are unwise on the ground that the case has not been made that the existing framework for regulation of funds and advisory fees is intrinsically flawed." Id. at 213. It's not as if Gartenberg has proved to be too hard on fund advisers. "Subsequent litigation [after Gartenberg] in excessive fee cases has resulted almost uniformly in judgments for the defendants . . . although there have been some notable settlements wherein defendants have agreed to prospective reduction in the fee schedule." James D. Cox et al., Securities Regulation: Cases and Materials 1211 (3d ed. 2001); see also James D. Cox & John W. Payne, "Mutual Fund Expense Disclosures: A Behavioral Perspective," 83 Wash. U. L.Q. 907, 923 (2005).
The panel bases its rejection of Gartenberg mainly on an economic analysis that is ripe for reexamination on the basis of growing indications that executive compensation in large publicly traded firms often is excessive because of the feeble incentives of boards of directors to police compensation. See, e.g., Lucian Bebchuk & Jesse Fried, Pay without Performance: The Unfilfilled Promise of Executive Compensation 23-44 (2004); Charles A. O'Reilly III & Brian G.M. Main, "It's More Than Simple Economics," 36 Organizational Dynamics 1 (2007); Ivan E. Brick, Oded Palmon & John K. Wald, "CEO Compensation, Director Compensation, and Firm Performance: Evidence of Cronyism?," 12 J. Corp. Finance 403 (2006); Arthur Levitt, Jr., "Corporate Culture and the Problem of Executive Compensation," 30 J. Corp. Law 749, 750 (2005); Gary Wilson, "How to Rein in the Imperial CEO," Wall St. J., July 9, 2008, p. A15; Joann S. Lublin, "Boards Flex Their Pay Muscles: Directors Are Increasingly Exercising More Clout in Setting CEO Compensation; and in Some Cases, the Boss Is Actually Feeling a Little Pain," Wall St. J., Apr. 14, 2008, p. R1; Ben Stein, "In the Boardroom, Every Back Gets Scratched," N.Y. Times, Apr. 6, 2008, p. B9. Directors are often CEOs of other companies and naturally think that CEOs should be well paid. And often they are picked by the CEO. Compensation consulting firms, which provide cover for generous compensation packages voted by boards of directors, have a conflict of interest because they are paid not only for their compensation advice but for other services to the firm--services for which they are hired by the officers whose compensation they advised on. Bebchuk & Fried, supra, at 37-39; Gretchen Morgenson, "How Big a Payday for the Pay Consultants?," N.Y. Times, June 22, 2008, p. B1; Neil Weinberg, Michael Maiello & David K. Randall, "Paying for Failure," Forbes, May 19, 2008, p. 114; Joann S. Lublin, "Conflict Concerns
Benefit Independent Pay Advisors," Wall St. J., Dec. 10, 2007, p. B3; Warren E. Buffet, "Letter to the Shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.," Feb. 27, 2004, p. 8, www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/2003ltr.pdf (visited July 28, 2008). Competition in product and capital markets can't be counted on to solve the problem because the same structure of incentives operates on all large corporations and similar entities, including mutual funds. Mutual funds are a component of the financial services industry, where abuses have been rampant, as is more evident now than it was when Coates and Hubbard wrote their article. A business school professor at Northwestern University recently observed that "business connections can mitigate agency conflicts by facilitating efficient information transfers, but can also be channels for inefficient favoritism." She found "evidence that connections among agents in [the mutual fund industry] foster favoritism, to the detriment of investors. Fund directors and advisory firms that manage the funds hire each other preferentially based on past interactions. When directors and the management are more connected, advisors capture more rents and are monitored by the board less intensely. These findings support recent calls for more disclosure regarding the negotiation of advisory contracts by fund boards." Camelia M. Kuhnen, "Social Networks, Corporate Governance and Contracting in the Mutual Fund Industry" (Mar. 1, 2007), http://ssrn.com/abstract=849705 (visited July 28, 2008). The SEC's Office of Economic Analysis (the principal adviser to the SEC on the economic aspects of regulatory issues) believes that mutual fund "boards with a greater proportion of independent directors are more likely to negotiate and approve lower fees, merge
poorly performing funds more quickly or provide greater investor protection from late-trading and market timing," although "broad cross-sectional analysis reveals little consistent evidence that board composition is related to lower fees and higher returns for fund shareholders." "OEA Memorandum: Literature Review on Independent Mutual Fund Chairs and Directors," Dec. 29, 2006, www.404.gov/rules/proposed/s70304/oeamemo122906litreview.pdf (visited July 28, 2008). A particular concern in this case is the adviser's charging its captive funds more than twice what it charges independent funds. According to the figures in the panel opinion, the captives are charged one percent of the first $2 billion in assets while the independents are charged roughly one-half of one percent for the first $500 million and roughly one-third of one percent for everything above. The panel opinion throws out some suggestions on why this difference may be justified, but the suggestions are offered purely as speculation, rather than anything having an evidentiary or empirical basis. And there is no doubt that the captive funds are indeed captive. The Oakmark-Harris relationship matches the arrangement described in the Senate Report accompanying § 36(b): a fund "organized by its investment adviser which provides it with almost all management services." S. Rep. No. 184, 91st Cong., 1st Sess. 41 (1969), quoted in Green v. Fund Asset Management, L.P., supra, 286 F.3d at 685. Financial managers from Harris founded the Oakmark family of funds in 1991, and each year since then the Oakmark Board of Trustees has reselected Harris as the fund's adviser. Harris manages the entire Oakmark portfolio, which consists of seven funds. The Oakmark prospectus describes the relationship this way: "Subject to the overall authority
of the board of trustees, [Harris Associates] furnishes continuous investment supervision and management to the Funds and also furnishes office space, equipment, and management personnel." The Oakmark Funds, "Prospectus," Jan. 28, 2008, p. 36, www.oakmark.com/fundlit/ literature.asp?selected=Prospectus# (visited July 28, 2008). Recall Professor Kuhnen's observation that "when directors and the management are more connected, advisors capture more rents and are monitored by the board less intensely." The panel opinion says that the fact "that mutual funds are `captives' of investment advisers does not curtail this competition. An adviser can't make money from its captive fund if high fees drive investors away." 527 F.3d at 632. That's true; but will high fees drive investors away? "[T]he chief reason for substantial advisory fee level differences between equity pension fund portfolio managers and equity mutual fund portfolio managers is that advisory fees in the pension field are subject to a marketplace where arm's-length bargaining occurs. As a rule, [mutual] fund shareholders neither benefit from arm's-length bargaining nor from prices that approximate those that arm's-length bargaining would yield were it the norm." John P. Freeman & Stewart L. Brown, "Mutual Fund Advisory Fees: The Cost of Conflicts of Interest," 26 J. Corp. L. 609, 634 (2001). The panel opinion acknowledges that the level of compensation of trustees could be "so unusual that a court will infer that deceit must have occurred, or that the persons responsible for [the] decision have abdicated." 527 F.3d at 632. Compensation that is "so unusual" might not seem to differ materially from compensation that is "so disproportionately large." But although one industry
commentator has suggested that "courts may . . . conclude that in fact what the Court of Appeals has done [in Jones] is merely articulate the Gartenberg standard in a different way," "Seventh Circuit `Disapproves' Gartenberg, But Is This New Approach Fundamentally Different?," May 27, 2008, www.bingham.com/Media.aspx?MediaID=7004 (visited July 28, 2008), this misses an important difference between the Gartenberg approach and the panel's approach. The panel's "so unusual" standard is to be applied solely by comparing the adviser's fee with the fees charged by other mutual fund advisers. Gartenberg's "so disproportionately large" standard is rightly not so limited. The governance structure that enables mutual fund advisers to charge exorbitant fees is industry-wide, so the panel's comparability approach would if widely followed allow those fees to become the industry's floor. And in this case there was an alternative comparison, rejected by the panel on the basis of airy speculation--comparison of the fees that Harris charges independent funds with the much higher fees that it charges the funds it controls. The panel opinion points out that courts do not review corporate salaries for excessiveness. That misses the point, which is that unreasonable compensation can be evidence of a breach of fiduciary duty. The opinion is recognized to have created a circuit split, although the panel did not acknowledge this or circulate its opinion to the full court in advance of publication, as is required when a panel creates a circuit split. See, e.g., "Fund Alert: Seventh Circuit Rejects Gartenberg Approach to Determining the Appropriateness of Mutual Fund Management Fees," May 2008, www.stradley.com/ newsletters.php?action=view&id=347; "Investment Management Alert: Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
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Restored trust is essential in the near and mid-term to restarting the private-label mortgage-backed securities (MBS) market, which collapsed in August 2007. That is the part of the secondary market reserved for jumbo prime, alternative-A and subprime loans – the loan products that made up the once-formidable private-MBS market.
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Great news! As of 2016’s election, the Libertarian Party of NH regained ballot status equal to the Rs and Ds for the first time in two decades! I’d previously been registered as a Democrat for the purposes of running for office but this year I made the switch to Libertarian, since it was the first time I’ve been able to do that since moving here in 2006.
That’s the short version of the story. There’s more, however. In addition to re-registering to vote as a Libertarian, I also modified the voter registration form to reflect my “state citizen” status and put the Keene City Clerk and Secretary of State of NH offices on notice of that.
What is a “state citizen”, you ask? Good question. Here’s my understanding, which the clerk and S.O.S. didn’t contradict. I present to you the notice I sent to the clerk and S.O.S. and the video of my visit to the clerk’s office to change my voter registration and notice them of my state citizen status, under duress. Below the video, I’ll discuss in more detail.
First, beware that there are a lot of “paytriots” out there who will sell you information purported to get you out of the state system if you just file the right papers in the right order in the right places. It’s all a bunch of crap, from what I can tell. If you try their methods and they don’t work, they’ll just claim you did something wrong. You didn’t study enough, didn’t buy the advanced course, etc.
Last year, I attended an online class called “Destination Freedom” by Christopher Gronski from Lee, NH. It was recommended by a good friend of mine, Jay Noone, a man who once put his own home on the line to test his own theories.To his credit, Gronski addresses the “paytriot” scammers and acknowledges that no amount of paperwork is going to stop the government from hurting you, if that’s what they want to do. Gronski does charge for his course and any consulting work, however he does give away some of his key information for free. Here’s a video of his presentation to the NH Liberty Forum in 2017.
Gronski’s research shows that the U.S. Supreme Court acknowledges three distinct definitions for the term “United States”. According to Hooven & Allison Co. v. Evatt. 324 U.S. 652 (1945), “the term “United States” may be used in any one of several senses. It may be merely the name of a sovereign occupying the position analogous to that of other sovereigns in the family of nations. It may designate the territory over which the sovereignty of the United States extends, or it may be the collective name of the states which are united by and under the Constitution.”
Whenever you see “US Citizen” in government documents, you think you know what it means, but if it’s not defined, you’re jumping to a conclusion. US Citizen can mean you’re a federal citizen – one who owes the federal government a duty of allegiance in return for an obligation of protection. (A quick google search reveals the federal government’s Supreme Court has ruled again and again that they have no obligation to protect you, so we know federal citizenship is a lie and a scam.) However, under the third definition of “United States”, US Citizen can simply mean a citizen of one of the states – independent nations which joined together as the “United States”.Indeed, Gronski’s research reveals that, according to U.S. Supreme Court case United States v. Cruikshank. 92 U.S. 542 (1875), “There is in our political system a government of each of the several States, and a Government of the United States. Each is distinct from the others, and has citizens of its own who owe it allegiance, and whose rights, within its jurisdiction, it must protect. The same person may be at the same time a citizen of the United States and a citizen of a State, but his rights of citizenship under one of those governments will be different from those he has under the other.”
Given citizenship is an agreement trading allegiance for protection, and considering that it’s already clear the federal citizen status is a scam, I don’t consent to being a federal citizen. However, this doesn’t mean I’m not a “US Citizen”. By their own definitions, if I’m a New Hampshire state citizen, then I’m also a US Citizen, just not a federal citizen.
But, why would I want to even be a New Hampshire citizen? I don’t. I don’t even believe in the idea of “the state”. The idea of the state is one that allows people to justify violence against their peaceful neighbors, and as a voluntaryist and a peace minister, I oppose the idea of the state entirely. Despite the fact that their own state constitution specifies in article one of its Bill of Rights that a government of right is by the consent of the goverened, the state government believers, specifically Keene’s judge Edward Burke, have threatened me to the point where I have accepted the state citizen status under duress.I explained all this in my notice to the city clerk, which she refused to accept in written form in person, so I read it out loud while re-registering to vote as a Libertarian, had my notice notarized, and then mailed a copy of that to them and the NH S.O.S. when I got home. So, it’s pretty clearly on-the-record. I invited them to rebut any of my legal conclusions and research within 30 days, and have never heard from them or the NH Secretary of State.
So, I’m working within the system for now, under duress as a New Hampshire state citizen, which means I’m also a “US Citizen” (but not a federal citizen), until New Hampshire secedes, which will be one of my next campaign platforms when I file to run for office next month.


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Every year, the American Library Association recognizes books, illustrators, and authors of the children's and YA variety. It's like the Oscars of YA (and children's lit., but that's not our focus here)!
Without further ado, here are the 2018 winners that are in the BPL collection!
Click the pics to go to the book's Goodreads page to see what it's about.
There are 13 Youth Media Awards, but our teen-centric collections only have 9 of them:
Learn about all 13 of the YMAs.
Which book are you excited to see a winner?

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Nandamuri Balakrishna’s new film is back in Araku for some important scenes. The movie was shot there sometime back and then shooting shifted to Hyderabad and other areas. Now, shooting is being carried out at Araku once again. Trisha and Radhika Apte will be seen as the heroines in this movie.
Rudhrapati Ramana Rao is the producer of this movie and Sathya Deva is making his debut as a director. Balakrishna’s first film after he became an MLA is going to be important to fans and that is why care is being taken.
The film is expected to have ‘Warrior’ or ‘Lion’ as the titles. Mani Sharma is the music director.
- Interesting buzz on NTR-Charan multi-starrer
- Ileana’s striking comments on Southern film industry
- Kamal Haasan following those three
- Thaman gearing up with a rocking album for Nithin
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Questar III BOCES, based in Castleton, NY, is planning to build a new 60,000 SF vocational education center which will provide programs for high school students in Rensselaer, Columbia and Greene counties. The new building will be located on a 9-acre site on Route 150 in Schodack and will be operational for the start of the school year in September 2018. The new educational center will replace the current Rensselaer Educational Center located on Colleen Road in Troy. The current economic and regulatory environment makes this an ideal time for Questar III and its districts to collaborate regionally on a cost-effective building modernization effort. This includes state legislation that now allows BOCES to enter into 20-year building leases.
Questar III BOCES delivers more than 275 educational and administrative services to 23 school districts in Rensselaer, Columbia and Greene counties. Questar III also provides statewide services to more than 640 school districts in New York. They help school districts operate more efficiently and cost effectively by sharing costs and pooling resources. BOCES services are created when two or more school districts have similar needs that can be met by sharing staff members, classroom/office space, equipment, time or expertise.
The current 50,000 SF outdated facility in Troy offers students courses in fields like construction, culinary arts, cosmetology and automotive repair. The new center will house programs like auto-mechanic and auto services, certified nurse assistant, hospitality and lodging, HVAC, construction, cosmetology, computer networking, aviation maintenance, and welding, which is not currently offered. It will also be home to special education programs.
VIP submitted a proposal to perform full design-build duties – architecture, engineering, construction and development – on the project and won. We will design, construct, finance, own, operate and lease this state-of-the-art educational facility to BOCES. Since being awarded the project back at the end of October 2016, VIP quickly started the planning and design process. Working closely with BOCES we have progressed through site selection, worked collaboratively with their design committee to develop the program and floor plan, and attended preliminary meetings with the State Education Department and the Town of Schodack. We are confident that construction will begin late summer or early fall of 2017.


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Some NH communities on alert after EEE detected in Massachusetts
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New Hampshire health officials are alerting some towns in southern New Hampshire that a potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease was discovered across the border in Massachusetts.
Officials said Eastern equine encephalitis was found in a horse in Methuen, Massachusetts. The discovery raised the risk of EEE to critical in Methuen. Neighboring communities, such as Pelham and Salem in New Hampshire, have been notified.


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First Woman, Eve’s Alter Ego, Ensemble
Born in Queens New York, and raised in South Florida, Denise has been described as “Funny, passionate, a solid writer and a great storyteller.” Denise honed her skills at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. She most recently wrote and co-starred in her very first feature film, entitled Sundays In July, a frank exploration of two modern lovers at different stages of their relationship. Denise was also featured in Scraps (LA Times critics choice) in the role of “Aisha” at The Matrix Theater on Melrose. For this role she received a nomination for “Best Featured Actress” at the 30th annual Ovation Awards.


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Prime was how I discovered Rachael Yamagata. Her chirpy voice singing "I Wish You Love" at the end of the movie (that's how I remember it anyway) and I've been a fan ever since. Her first album was amazing, filled with songs full of emotions that pulled at your heart strings.
She recently released a second album, Elephants... Teeth Sinking into Heart and I haven't had the chance to listen to it completely yet but I was checking out youtube to see if she had any new videos to go with the new album and I chanced upon this video, the same song except it's slower this time. You can pretty much figure the storyline from the video but I highly recommend watching the movie itself.
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Valentine's Day has crept up upon us too quickly this year. We have never been one to go all out for it - joining the masses buying the bouquet of red delicious roses, love hearted choccies or the special V-day dinner. All very much overpriced just because it's V Day, in my honest opinion. But I'm loving this idea of baking home made brownies by Twig & Thistle since I'm good at making brownies (even if it's from a box!).
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Dive into the fascinating world of Oscar fish care. As an Oscar owner, it’s crucial to understand their unique needs – from choosing compatible tank mates, providing a balanced diet, to maintaining optimal tank conditions. Despite being known for their aggression, Oscars can thrive with proper care and attention. Let’s explore how to ensure your Oscar fish leads a healthy and happy life in your aquarium.
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When it comes to Oscars, also known as Astronotus ocellatus, they’re originally from South America and can grow quite large, reaching sizes of 10-12 inches or more as adults. Famous for their striking appearance and unique personalities, Oscar fish are a favorite among aquarists. However, their size and territorial nature make them a challenging species to care for.
Understanding the Oscar fish habitat is crucial for replicating the conditions in your aquarium. They thrive in slow-moving waters with plenty of hiding places. Therefore, your tank setup should include a variety of decorations that mimic this environment but without sharp edges that could cause injury.
Oscars display natural behavior such as digging through substrate and rearranging decors; hence ensuring their tank has sufficient space is essential. Furthermore, their diet primarily comprises insects, small fish, fruits, and occasionally nuts – so plan meals accordingly.
Choosing appropriate tank mates is equally significant because Oscars can become aggressive if paired with incompatible species. Also be mindful of common health issues like Hole In The Head disease which can be prevented by maintaining good water quality.
To ensure your Oscar thrives in captivity remember these tips for creating a suitable environment: maintain optimal water parameters; provide ample swimming space; offer varied nutrition; monitor health regularly; select compatible companions wisely.
In terms of appearance, you’ll notice that these aquatic creatures have a variety of fascinating color patterns and can grow up to a foot long in size. The Oscar Fish Coloration is distinctive – they usually exhibit a mix of black, red, and orange hues but this can vary depending on the type. Their Eye Structure is also unique with large, expressive eyes that seem to bulge outwards from their head.
Let’s delve deeper into their physical features:
|Body Markings||They often have spots or stripes||Adds to their aesthetic appeal|
|Fin Variations||Fins are rounded and fan-like in shape||Aids movement & balance|
|Head Shape||Heads are large compared to body size||Houses brain & sensory organs|
Their fins aren’t just for show either; they serve as vital tools for navigating the water. Additionally, the shape of the head is integral not only for housing various essential organs (including a sizable brain) but also contributing to their overall streamlined form.
Paying attention to these features helps you identify any health issues early on and appreciate your pet’s unique beauty even more. Your understanding of these details will enhance your ability to provide excellent care for your Oscar fish.
There’s a wide array of varieties available when it comes to these fascinating creatures. From the common Tiger Oscar with its red-orange markings on a black background to the unusual Albino Oscar, there is an abundance of Oscar fish color variations to choose from. Each type possesses unique characteristics that contribute significantly to your aquarium’s aesthetics.
However, owning different varieties presents its own set of breeding challenges. Oscars can be selective about their mates and may not necessarily breed with other variants in captivity. So, if you’re considering starting a family for your Oscars, remember this aspect.
Just as important as breeding is tank mate compatibility. While Oscars can coexist peacefully with certain cichlids like Jack Dempsey Fish and Green Terrors, they also have a reputation for being territorial and aggressive towards smaller fish. Therefore, careful consideration should be taken when introducing new companions into their environment.
Furthermore, understanding common health issues such as Hole in the Head disease is crucial for maintaining your Oscar’s well-being. Ensure you have suitable tank decorations that don’t have sharp edges which could injure them while they scrounge through substrate looking for food or rearranging their living space. Your attention to these details will ensure your Oscars’ longevity and happiness in your care.
Growth and Dimensions
You’ll find that the growth and dimensions of your aquatic pet can be quite impressive, with juveniles rapidly expanding in size during their first year. Within six months, a baby Oscar fish can grow from 2 to 3 inches to nearly a foot long! By understanding and managing “Oscar Fish Growth: Factors and Tips,” you can ensure your aquatic friend’s healthy development.
|Factor||Influence on Growth||Best Practices|
|Diet||High-quality nutrition accelerates growth.||Feed them protein-rich meals like insects, crustaceans, or specialized pellets.|
|Tank Size for Oscars||Smaller tanks might stunt their growth.||At least 55 gallons for one Oscar; add 20-30 gallons per additional Oscar.|
|Water Quality||Poor water quality slows down growth and may cause diseases.||Regularly test water parameters and change as necessary.|
|Social Interaction||Stress from incompatible tank mates hampers growth.||Choose peaceful yet robust companions like Silver Dollar Fish or certain Plecos.|
|Health Status||Diseases impede normal growth rates.||Regular check-ups are advisable to maintain optimal health status.|
Maximizing Oscar Fish Growth also involves monitoring their behavior closely because changes could indicate issues with diet or environment affecting their development.
After approximately a year of rapid expansion, your Oscar’s development will slow down but continue at a steady rate throughout his anticipated lifespan (10 – 20 years). During this time, regular monitoring of “Monitoring Growth in Oscars” ensures that any potential problems can be promptly addressed – ensuring the longevity associated with “Oscar Fish Size and Lifespan”.
To keep your aquatic buddies healthy and happy, proper maintenance of their habitat is paramount. A crucial part of Oscar fish care revolves around water quality and tank setup. These factors significantly impact the health and longevity of your Oscars.
Firstly, maintaining optimal water quality is key to prevent diseases like Hole in the Head disease that commonly afflict Oscars. Regular water testing should be conducted to ensure acceptable levels of ammonia, nitrates, nitrites, pH, and temperature. Any deviation from ideal conditions can stress your Oscars and make them susceptible to diseases.
Secondly, consider the size and structure of your aquarium when setting it up for Oscar fish care. The setup should have enough room for swimming about without bumping into decorations or other tank mates. Ideally, a 55-gallon tank would suffice for one Oscar but larger tanks are always better.
Regular maintenance routines including changing at least 20% of the water weekly or biweekly can help maintain ideal conditions within the aquarium. This simple practice aids in disease prevention by removing potential toxins from the environment while keeping the nutrient balance intact.
Remember, a well-maintained aquarium leads to healthier Oscars.
Feeding Habits / Best food for oscar fish
Moving on from ensuring your Oscar fish’s tank is properly maintained, let’s dive into understanding their feeding habits.
Establishing an Oscar fish feeding schedule is a crucial part of their care. These omnivorous creatures thrive when fed twice daily, but remember not to overfeed them as it could impact their health negatively.
Meeting the nutritional requirements of your Oscars involves a mix of different foods. While they’re not picky eaters, providing them with a well-rounded diet ensures they get all necessary nutrients. Processed cichlid-friendly pellets or flakes suit most aquarium feedings and should form the base of their meals.
Don’t forget about live food options too! Brine shrimp, bloodworms, crickets, and grasshoppers are some favorites that these tropical fish enjoy hunting down in the tank.
Supplementing with fruits and nuts can also provide extra vitamins and fiber that benefit your Oscars’ digestive systems. Try adding in occasional treats like frozen peas or chopped apples for variety.
The importance of a balanced diet cannot be understated for Oscar fish care. A good mix of processed food, live prey, and fresh supplements will ensure that your aquatic friends stay healthy and active throughout their lives.
Behavior and Temperament
Understanding your pet’s behavior and temperament is key in making sure they are happy and healthy. Oscars, being part of the cichlid family, exhibit varying degrees of aggression which requires careful management. They can be territorial, especially in suboptimal tank conditions. However, don’t let this discourage you; with proper care and a well-planned tank setup, Oscars can become quite mellow.
Social interactions play an integral role in determining their aggression levels. While Oscars love to scrounge through substrate for food and occupy the middle to bottom parts of the tank throughout the day, they also need ample space to avoid overcrowding and potential territorial disputes.
When it comes to compatibility with other fish species, choose your Oscar’s roommates wisely. Other Oscars make great companions as long as minimum tank size protocols are followed. Fish like Bichirs, Blue Acara, Silver Dollar Fish and Jack Dempsey Fish are also suitable options due to their similar size and temperament.
Creating a harmonious environment that caters to your Oscar’s natural behavior patterns will not only reduce aggression but enhance their overall wellbeing too. Remember – every Oscar has its own unique personality!
If you’re thinking about breeding these fascinating creatures, there’s a few things you’ll need to know. First, creating appropriate breeding conditions is crucial. Oscars prefer slightly acidic water with a temperature around 77°F for spawning. It’s worth noting that Oscars are monogamous and form long-term pairs, so it’s best if you already have a mated pair.
The mating rituals of Oscars are intriguing; the pair will clean a flat surface where the female will lay her eggs and the male will fertilize them. Both parents guard their eggs zealously against intruders, displaying an interesting facet of Oscar behavior rarely seen in fish.
Once hatched, caring for fry can be challenging as they require pristine water conditions and high-quality food like baby brine shrimp to thrive. It’s recommended to separate them into another tank for better care.
Breeding challenges may arise due to factors such as poor water quality or inadequate nutrition leading to unsuccessful spawns or unhealthy fry. Key breeding success factors include maintaining optimal water parameters, providing balanced nutrition and ensuring minimal stress for your Oscars. Remember, patience is essential throughout this process!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some common diseases that Oscar Fish can contract and how can they be treated?
“Oscar fish can contract Hole in the Head disease, which can be prevented by maintaining excellent water quality. Medication options are available if necessary. Boosting their immunity and managing stress also help avoid diseases.”
What are some unique behaviors that Oscar Fish exhibit?
“Oscar fish display remarkable intelligence, often interacting with their owners. They’re known for their aggression display and territorial instincts towards other fish. Oscar communication includes color changes and body language. They also have nocturnal activities.”
How does the Oscar Fish’s diet change as they mature?
“As your Oscar fish matures, feeding frequency should decrease to once daily. Incorporate live food options and dietary supplements for nutritional balance. Human foods like peas can be suitable. Remember, diet impacts their growth rate.”
Are there any specific signs to look for indicating that my Oscar Fish is ready to breed?
“Look for breeding readiness in your Oscar fish with distinct spawning indicators, such as fin shaking and gill opening. A vital part of Oscar reproduction is mate selection, so monitor their interactions closely.”
What is the minimum tank size recommended for keeping Oscar Fish and what are the optimal conditions?
For optimal Oscar fish care, a minimum 55-gallon tank is necessary. Maintain temperature guidelines of 74-80°F, pH balance between 6-8, and employ efficient filtration systems. Lifespan-friendly tank decorations add enrichment.


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Intro Sometimes the simplest thing is the hardest thing to do practically. And what I mean by that is the number one thing that you can do to improve the relationships that are around you is to stop trying to troubleshoot and fix those relationships and start working on yourself. There’s one consistent in every single relationship that you have, and that’s you. So as you begin to learn how to connect to your true self, your authentic self, your true identity, whatever you want to call it, there’s a direct ripple effect that hits every relationship you have. Most of our relationships that we have right now are a reflection of the relationship that we have with ourselves. When those close relationships they trigger you, we often tend to use those relationships as a really convenient, and sometimes feels really real, excuse, cause that’s really all it is, for being passive, or reactive. Because you’re putting your attention on them as the reason that something is happening.
01:18 And so when you shift your focus and basically remove them as the excuse, and you say, “You know what, I’m going to take extreme ownership. And I’m going to look at the areas that I need to work on. And I’m going to make me the number one priority in the sense of improving my relationship with myself.” I’m not saying become selfish, and egotistical, and make you number one over anyone else. What I’m saying is make you number one in the sense of learning how to transition your relationship within from one that is just either there, and you’re not working on or one that you hate, to learning how to love who you are as a person. And when you do that, when you shift your focus, you’re going to begin to identify areas in your relationship where you’ve been a victim, or areas where maybe you have learned how to adapt to the dysfunction in the relationship in order to find acceptance or love. Even though it’s a warped definition of what acceptance and love is.
02:23 It’ll be very enlightening when you choose to take that attention, and that energy that you put towards managing a relationship, or bickering about it, or identifying ways that it’s not working or wrong. And shift that to you. Now, I’m not saying that there’s no value in working on communication or loving your spouse, or being intentional with friendships you have. Don’t let the pendulum swing from one extreme to the other. There is value in that, but those are more short term. They have their place, but they’re more short term in the sense of things that are kind of a here-and-now that you can pay attention to. I’m referring to the long-term. How do you shift the relationship at its core? Not in a moment. Not learning basically how to argue better with someone. So if you want to see change in the long-term, you need to be willing to put at least as much effort into your own relationship with yourself as you do with the relationships around you.

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Come mid-April 2019, when Huawei's P30 and P30 Pro smartphones are delivered to pre-orderers and the public, the world's best smartphone cameras will be unleashed, with the P30 Pro delivering truly astonishing low-light capabilities, ultra-wide angle, ultra-macro, 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom, 50x digital zoom within an ultra-premium smartphone of impressive proportions.
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