The country continues to suffer. Yet Joe Biden and his morally bankrupt administration do nothing. He refuse to change the policies that created numerous crises. And he and his staff blame others for their own mistakes. His approval is in the dirt and his entire party faces massive losses in November.
But, if you were to ask him, none of this is a problem. In fact, Democrats seem to think the election is a shoo-in, given what you see on the news. But behind closed doors, it’s another story. Biden met with his voter base and some Democrat governors. And he begged them to do something this November.
President Joe Biden has given his marching orders to the Democrat base of voters, begging them to give him more Democrats senators and Congressmembers…
“Right now, we don’t have the votes in the Senate to change the filibuster on — on — at the moment. That means we need two more votes now — not now — when we vote, probably after November — more senators and House majority — and the House majority elected in November to get this bill to my desk,” he complained…
“In the meantime, I want to hear what the governors are doing, talk about my plans, and discuss what we can do as — until Congress acts. This is not over. This is not over,” he said. [Source: Conservative Brief]
Seeing the writing on the wall, Biden begged his voter base and governors to give him yet another Democratic majority in Congress to get his agenda down.
How pathetic. From the moment Joe entered office, he had a majority in Congress. Democrats controlled both the Senate and House. Yet he has not been able to advance his agenda. Though, he says to his base that they need to work even harder to get more Democrats into office, despite signs that they will only lose seats after November.
Biden comes off as pretty delusional. He blames Congress for the lack of progress with his agenda. Yet any president worth his salt has to negotiate with both parties to get anything done. Instead, Biden has done nothing. He’s refused to work with Republicans or even cooperate with his own party.
He’s left the hard work to imbeciles and yes-men. The result has been one of the worst presidencies in recent memory, with zero accomplishments heading into the midterms.
But Biden ignores those realities and once again passes the buck to someone else. No, it’s not his job to get anything done, but the voters! His beaten and downtrodden voter base and overworked and useless governors.
How many more people does Biden need in Congress to get anything done? Ten? Twenty? One hundred?
The man is a lame duck. He just doesn’t know it yet.
Author: Kit Fargo


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TFANA artistic director Jeffrey Horowitz said the company will still produce the play slated to begin later this season, April 20, 2004 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. No replacement director has been announced at this time. The director was scheduled to continue auditions on Dec. 29. Gutierrez, however, died in his sleep of respitory failure at the age of 53.
Engaged was penned in 1877 by half of the famous Gilbert and Sullivan team. The play will end the TFANA 25th season which includes the current staging of The Last Letter and the upcoming production of Pericles directed by Bartlett Sher.
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During a recent interview, former Motley Crue singer, John Corabi, revealed that the band have signed a huge contract that guaranteed 40 million dollars in the past.
Here’s what Corabi mentioned in the interview:
“A year before I joined, they had just signed a massive record deal with Elektra for 40 or 50 million dollars guaranteed money.
John Corabi recently joined an interview with Ultimate Guitar to discuss his ‘respected but not great’ time with Mötley Crüe, the major contract the act got with their record label, and how that particular deal had led to an ultimatum that forced Corabi to leave the band.
The singer’s relationship with his former bandmates hasn’t been the best, as the bitterness and feud between Corabi and the band has been no secret for all these years. The rocker had even previously speculated how Mick Mars, who recently retired from touring, was forced to leave as Mötley Crüe wasn’t pleased with his guitar riffs for a while.
So, we can understand better where this bitterness might come from as it seems like John Corabi’s decision to leave wasn’t necessarily voluntary; it was because of an ultimatum their record label put on the table. Corabi discussed that before he was recruited, Mötley Crüe’s label signed them into a $40 million worth contract.
However, the record company made the deal, thinking Vince Neil would be in the band. So, when Mötley Crüe announced that Neil would no longer be there, the executives weren’t pleased. After a while, upon seeing that the band didn’t have much success with Corabi, the label made an ultimatum that basically stated, ‘If there’s no Vince, then the contract is off the table.’
The rocker recalled his time with Mötley Crüe and discussed why he left the band in a nutshell:
“In short, Vince Neil returning. Basically, the record label was like, ‘This record isn’t selling well enough. We want Vince Neil band in the band. We’re not supporting anything until you get him back in the band.’
Because you gotta remember right before, like, I don’t know, six months, or seven months before I joined, Elektra had given them a massive contract. But they gave them that massive contract, thinking Vince Neil was the singer, not John Corabi.”
Corabi remarked how the record company wanted their money’s worth:
“So, the label just gave Mötley Crüe like 40 million dollars, and then they found out they’re gonna record a record without Vince Neil. Tommy [Lee], Mick [Mars], and Nikki [Sixx] were just like, ‘Oh, by the way, Vince is out, and John is in.’
So, we did a record, we did a tour, and while it was respectable, it was not great at all. It wasn’t at the level it was with Vince, and Elektra just said, ‘Okay, we’d let you do this one. We want our money’s worth. Give us Vince Neil, or you can go f*ck off.’ And so, Vince came back, and I was out of the band.”
”Then six months later, Motley calls Elektra and goes, ‘Hey, by the way, the singer’s out.’ They’re like, ‘Not what we paid for.’”


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New Line Cinema founder Robert Shaye's directorial debut, the family-friendly science-fiction tale The Last Mimzy is an adaptation of a short story by Lewis Padgett. The story concerns a young brother and sister, Noah and Emma Wilder (Chris O'Neil and Rhiannon Leigh Wryn), who discover a strange box of artifacts one day while vacationing at the family's summer cottage. When the objects in the box begin to act in strange and mysterious ways, the pair decides to hide it from their mother (Joely Richardson) and workaholic father (Timothy Hutton). When Noah begins to display a previously unknown flair for advanced scientific concepts, the boy's teacher (Rainn Wilson) takes an interest in him. The two youngsters soon become the object of much interest from the government after their new discovery causes a large blackout. Eventually, the duo discovers that they are responsible for helping save the future of humankind, and Emma's precious stuffed rabbit might be something much more than it appears to be.
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Long-term exposure to artificial light at night in the wild decreases survival and growth of a coral reef fish
Jules Schligler, Daphne Cortese, Ricardo Beldade, Stephen E Swearer, Suzanne C Mills
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Artificial light at night (ALAN) is an increasing anthropogenic pollutant, closely associated with human population density, and now well recognized in both terrestrial and aquatic environments. However, we have a relatively poor understanding of the effects of ALAN in the marine realm. Here, we carried out a field experiment in the coral reef lagoon of Moorea, French Polynesia, to investigate the effects of long-term exposure (18-23 months) to chronic light pollution at night on the survival and growth of wild juvenile orange-fin anemonefish, Amphiprion chrysopterus. Long-term exposure to environmentally relevant underwater illuminance (mean: 4.3 lux), reduced survival (mean: 36%) and growt..View full abstract
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Financial support was provided by the Agence National de la Recherche (ANR-14-CE02-0005-01/Stay or Go) to G.A., S.C.M., and R.B., by the Haut-Commissariat de la Republique en Polynesie francaise (HC/3041/DIE/BPT/) to S.C.M. and Pacific Funds (BLEACH & ALAN) to S.C.M.


Lyft and Deloitte have announced plans to lay off around 1,200 employees each, which has further shaken the already resilient labor market. The announcement follows reports of layoffs at Whole Foods and Meta, the parent company of Facebook. Additionally, BuzzFeed News announced its shutdown, which resulted in the loss of 180 positions.
The series of layoffs in the United States has been attributed to the unstable economy and rising interest rates. The tech, financial services, and housing sectors have largely managed to contain job losses, but the labour market is nonetheless tight, with a 3.5 percent unemployment rate in March.
According to Lyft CEO David Risher, the firm had to make the layoffs in order to lower expenses and reorganise itself so that executives were more accessible to customers and drivers. Deloitte, meanwhile, blamed the job losses on a slower expansion in a few practises.
For some economists, the most recent round of layoffs is not a sign of a labour market in freefall or one that is coming to a grinding halt, but rather is a sign that the economy is attempting to adjust to a new normal. Despite a decline, inflation remains high, which prompted the Federal Reserve to boost interest rates in an effort to slow the economy and bring down consumer prices. Uncertainty persists, though, as the 5,000 increase in unemployment claims for the week ending April 15 suggests a further downturn.
The US economy is still anticipated to rise in 2023 despite the uncertainty. However, it is impossible for policymakers to gain a current read on the economy, making it difficult to predict where the nation is headed. At its meeting in the first week of May, the Federal Reserve is predicted to raise rates by another quarter of a percentage point, which could discourage businesses from growing or adding staff. The layoffs at Deloitte or Lyft, however, are not being interpreted as a warning for the rest of the economy.


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DENTAID participated in Expodental from March 15-17, where the company proudly announced its all-new VITIS sonic brush in an exclusive area where attendees were able to personally test this revolutionary device’s sonic power.
Another highlight was the Waterpik® Cordless Express Water Flosser WP-02, an oral irrigator proven to yield great oral health benefits. Because it is battery operated and thanks to its lighter and more portable design, it is ideal for bathrooms with limited space or for use outside the home.
In addition, the company launched its new VITIS children’s range adapted to all stages of growth, and exhibited its VITIS gingival and Perio·Aid product lines, along with all other Dentaid products.
This trade fair has become an industry benchmark, both nationally and internationally, as it gathered 31,144 professionals – 2.6% more than in the previous year – with an international attendance of 2,200 professionals from 73 different countries.
We invite you to enjoy our video of DENTAID’s experience at the Expodental.
Once again DENTAID and the Spanish Society of Periodontology and Osseointegration (SEPA) joined forces to carry out this symposium, which has become a leading scientific meeting for oral health professionals.
This Symposium focused on updating dentists and hygienists on news relating to periodontal and peri-implant diseases, as well as the best ways to prevent these diseases, how to treat them and how to keep them under control or prevent their recurrence.
The Symposium was given by doctors of dental medicine, experts in the field, including Dr Silvia Roldán, who explained that 11.2% of the world population is affected by severe periodontitis and that over 12 million Spaniards suffer from periodontal disease. Dr Elena Figuero made special emphasis to the principal systemic diseases related to periodontitis: diabetes, cardiovascular disease and adverse effects during pregnancy are some of the ones most strongly backed by science.
According to Dr Andrés Pascual, more than 74% of patients do not know what peri-implant disease is, and therefore education constitutes the frontline of a preventive approach. Along these lines, both Dr María Rioboo and Dr Ana Carrillo stressed the importance of investing time in education for patient health, and they mentioned a more preventive stance in which patients assume responsibility and participate, which was something upon which all speakers of this Symposium agreed.
Dr Gerardo Gómez chose to highlight the importance of the oral health team and its role in promoting health. The key is to team up for general health, marking prevention as the first and essential step: brushing your teeth at least twice a day and getting regular check-ups at the dentist.
In addition, DENTAID took the opportunity to launch a solidarity action backed by VITIS hygienists (www.higienistasvitis.com). The initiative entailed involving the participants to donate a toothbrush to the organization Odontología Solidaria (Solidary Dentistry) by pressing a button at any of the official counters. Without a doubt, thanks to the involvement of the professionals, it was a success, and more than 4,800 brushes were donated!
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After five intense days preceded by months of preparation, the 37th International Dental Show (IDS), came to a close with a very positive outcome. According to the organizers, more than 155,000 professional visitors from 157 countries attended the world leading dental industry fair.
DENTAID participated again this year with a trade booth which allowed the company to disclose its latest developments in oral healthcare, with great approval among visitors. The company continues to consolidate its position as oral health experts worldwide.
More than 500 dentists participated in the most recent Aula DENTAID course held in the cities of Cusco and Lima (Peru).
Entitled Technological Advances in Periodontal Healthcare, these training sessions focused on discussing the latest advances related to oral hygiene and maintenance of periodontal and peri-implant health, covering from the most scientific aspects to the clinical implications for practitioners and patients. The courses were given by doctors Alberto Massoli, Rubén León, Xavier Calvo and Andrés Pascual.
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Dear friends, on sunday, september 11, there will be day-long vigil in honor of the lives that were lost on sept 11, 2001 this local tradition still carries on year after year. Remember september 11, 2001 - page 3 they that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it death cannot kill what never dies william penn april 15, 2002 our towers may not stand, but we, as a nation, stand as tall as ever author unknown submitted by katie d, age 12 --- indiana. So as we remember the heroes, the fallen, and the families of september 11, 2001, i hope you will also join me in saluting our dot colleagues whose magnificent effort played a seminal role in our country’s recovery. The next morning after the attack of september 11, 2001 a good friend who writes poetry called to read her poem to me i loved it and asked for her permission to put it on the internet and for me it was my way of helping, by sharing this poem to the world. To mark the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on september 11, 2001, readers and staffers are sharing their stories: where they were, what they remember, and how the events of that day.
Wow, just wow i can’t begin to understand what it was like to not only be in new york but to actually be in one of the towers on that day i am so very sorry you were a part of that. This site is intended as a place to remember and celebrate the lives of those lost on september 11, 2001 it includes guest books and profiles for each of those lost. It's been 17 years since the attacks of september 11, 2001 but for millions of americans, haunting memories of that day are still fresh, and many lives were changed forever on 9/11, terrorists. Submitted by mike krieger via liberty blitzkrieg blog, i remember 9/11 like it was yesterday i was one year into my wall street career i got up that morning just like every other morning and headed toward union square station to get on the subway down to 3 world financial center, the headquarters of lehman brothers.
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The september 11 attacks (also referred to as 9/11) were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the islamic terrorist group al-qaeda against the united states on the morning of tuesday, september 11, 2001. We all remember where we were on the morning of september 11, 2001 we watched as terrorists attacked our country, striking the world trade center in new york city, the pentagon, and a field in pennsylvania where united flight 93 crashed. September 11 2001 tribute and a watch of what happend that horrible morning near world trade center buildings victims and relatives must have peace and justice. September 11th 2001 was a day that changed the world it robbed a generation of its innocence and its consequences will be felt for decades to come in some ways it still affects our foreign policy today.
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|Species||Banyan (Ficus benghalensis)|
|Location||Kabirvad river island, Bharuch district, Gujarat, India|
|Custodian||Forest Department, Government of Gujarat|
Kabirvad is a banyan tree located on a small river island in Narmada river. It is Bharuch district, Gujarat, India. The tree and place is associated with 15th century mystic-poet Kabir. There is a temple dedicated to Kabir. It is believed that the banyan tree was sprouted from Datoon (twig used as a toothbrush). The place is religious site as well as popular tourist spot.
Nearchus, an admiral of Alexander the Great, described a large specimen on the banks of the Narmada River, possibly Kabirvad. The tree's canopy was so extensive it sheltered 7000 men. It was later described by James Forbes (1749–1819) in his Oriental Memoirs (1813–1815) as nearly 610 m (2,000 ft) in circumference with over 3000 trunks. Currently the area of its canopy is 17,520 m2 (4.33 acres) with a perimeter of 641 m (2,103 ft).
- Bar-Ness, Yoav Deniel (January 2010). "The Kabir Tree" (PDF). Outlook Traveller. pp. 118–121. Archived from the original on 2016-12-14.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
- "Kabirvad". Gujarat Tourism. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
- Network, Divyabhaskar (6 April 2015). "Amazing: नर्मदा नदी के टापू पर 3 किमी तक फैला है यह बरगद का पेड़". dainikbhaskar (in Hindi). Retrieved 14 December 2016.
- "Crocodile fear hits footfall in Bharuch tourist spot". The Indian Express. 22 June 2014. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
- Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. .
- Bar-Ness, YD (June 2010). "The World's Largest Trees? Cataloguing India's Giant Banyans" (PDF). Outreach Ecology. p. 6. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
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Advancing the Blue Bioeconomy
The new European network ERA-NET BlueBio COFUND aims to advance the sustainable use and development of aquatic biomass for the Blue Bioeconomy.
Oceans and seas are rich in bioresources. Developing these resources in a sustainable way is the goal of stakeholders in politics, science and industry that are committed to the Blue Bioeconomy. Already today, many algae, mussels, corals and jellyfish are being researched for applications as new food and pharmaceuticals as well as sustainable materials. However, not all the secrets of the oceans have been revealed yet. Neither has the potential of many new technologies, including those from the field of biotechnology biotechnology, yet been fully tapped with regards to aquatic bioresources in both freshwater and marine environments. The new European Research Area-Net Cofund on Blue Bioeconomy (ERA-NET BlueBio COFUND) is dedicated to this very goal. Here, 30 partners from 18 countries have joined forces to advance research and development projects concerning the Blue Bioeconomy. The main focus is on new solutions for food security and the production of healthy and safe food from aquatic resources based on new biological and biotechnological know-how. With the help of the ERA-NET BlueBio COFUND, the networking of relevant actors in the field of the Blue Bioeconomy across Europe is to be strengthened and diverse interactions on a European and international level are to be created.
Big budget for research spanning the Blue Bioeconomy
The funding agencies of the respective countries provide a funding volume of around €23.25 million. The work of the network partners is also supported by the European Commission with several million as part of the pan-European innovation and research programme HORIZION 2020. The new network is the result of a cooperation between the Joint Programming Initiative Healthy and Productive Seas and Oceans (JPI Oceans and the former ERA-NET initiatives COFASP-Cooperation in Fisheries, Aquaculture and Seafood Processing and MBT- Marine Biotechnology. Germany is represented in the ERA-NET BlueBio COFUND by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL).
Aquatic biomass for new biobased products
The partners of the ERA-NET BlueBio COFUND are aiming to advance the development of biotechnological potential and opportunities, including previously undiscovered biological resources from fresh- and saltwater stores, as well as the sustainable use of aquatic biomass along the entire value chain. This also includes the biotechnological cultivation of various aquatic breeding stocks. Aquatic biomass can be either caught in the wild or collected in salt or fresh waters, off-shore or on land. The resulting waste and residual flows are to be utilised and made usable with the aid of new alternative utilisation methods within the framework of a closed-loop economy.
A first call for proposals has now been published to promote research and development projects across four different thematic areas:
- explore new resources (e.g. with regard to the biodiversity of freshwater bioresources, the use of Omics-technologies, the use of waste or the development of microbiomes)
- improve the production of fish, aquaculture and biomass (including through the development of environmentally and climate-friendly methods/processes/technologies/resources or new feed)
- Exploiting synergies (e.g. between marine and freshwater sectors, blue-blue synergies or blue-green synergies)
- Use information- and communication-based biotechnology (e.g. use of artificial intelligence, Big Data, Internet of Things, machine learning for traceability of aquatic food chains)
The network ERA-NET BlueBio COFUND supports interdisciplinary transnational collaborative projects in which at least three partners from research and industry from three different countries are involved. The first transnational call will involve funding organisations from Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Croatia, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, and Sweden.
The project ideas must be feasible within the alloted project duration. The call for proposals is aimed at academic research institutions as well as small and medium-sized enterprises in the above-mentioned countries. Each consortium is required to include partners from industry. The respective grants for project outlines identified as eligible for funding will be awarded on a country-specific basis. Each partner country finances the applicants basd in their own country. In addition, research and/or industry partners can participate in projects with their own funds as so-called external contributors. These may come both from partner countries of the ERA-NET BlueBio consortium and from countries that are not involved in the ERA-NET BlueBio.
Researchers interested to apply for this funding are cordially invited to take part in a "Brokerage Event" in Norway on 30 January 2019. Follow this link to register: https://blubio-brokerage-event-2019.b2match.io/.
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The duration of project funding is up to three years. The application procedure consists of three stages. Project outlines focusing on one of the above-mentioned topics must be submitted to the ERA-NET BlueBio secretariat via the European submission-bluebio platform by 17 March 2019 at the latest.
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Since I am still waiting on my big roll of batting, I will join in with Beth and do some small projects.
I have my Batik Chain Link quilt (from so long ago) under the machine, but I really have trouble handling Batik fabric for some reason. I can only work one or two 'links' and then have to wash my hands and take a break - my hands break out just like I was handling wool.
So while on those breaks, I will play with this fun pile of the R/W/B scraps from those commission quilts. Pulled some zips and will prep all the pieces for This Wristlet at Sew4Home. I've made these before and they take a little time to prepare all the pieces, but then sew up very quickly for some great little bags.
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The current recession has left many American families scrambling to make ends meet. If you are drowning in credit card debt or struggling to make your mortgage payments, bankruptcy may offer a solution to your problems. There are many misconceptions and myths. Before filing bankruptcy, many incorrectly fear they will be discriminated against or will never have credit again. This is not true.
You Will Not Be Discriminated Against
Although it may seem like declaring bankruptcy is a very public process, the truth is that few will find-out you have filed and you will not face discrimination. For example, your employer is not likely to find out about this action and cannot use bankruptcy filing against you in the workplace. Generally, aside from your bankruptcy lawyer or anyone directly involved in the process, no one else will know about your bankruptcy unless you decide to tell them. Student loan creditors also cannot discriminate if you file bankruptcy. Further, governmental units cannot discriminate against bankruptcy debtors in regards to employment and to licenses and permits.
You Can Still Use a Credit Card
Obtaining a secured credit card backed by a bank account or other assets is a feasible course of action following bankruptcy. In fact, obtaining a secured credit card can even help your financial situation. A secured credit card may allow you to shop online, carry fraud protection, and rebuild your credit by paying off the balance every month.
Your Credit Score Will Not Be Destroyed
Depending on the condition of your finances, bankruptcy can often improve your credit score by wiping away bad debts. Once the overdue balances are discharged, you can take steps to improve your financial history. Sapinski Law Office, S.C. routinely helps people re-build their credit score after bankruptcy. Many who follow our program find their credit to be better with bankruptcy (than if you had not filed).
If you are overwhelmed by your loans and creditors will not stop calling, it may be time to talk with a Milwaukee bankruptcy lawyer to discuss your options. Milwaukee residents should contact Sapinski Law Office, S.C. to schedule an appointment with our dedicated bankruptcy and loan modification team. Call (888) 782-9423 to
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In July our historical research specialist Jeroen Niels traveled to London to visit The National Archives
for a perliminary UXO investigation. The National Archives manages a large number of official documents from the United Kingdom. The oldest pieces date back more than a thousand years.
Many documents of the British army during the Second World War are preserved in The National Archives. For example, information can be found about Allied artillery bombardments from September 1944.
When during a preliminary UXO investigation there appear to be indications that (the surroundings of) the research area was affected by Allied artillery bombardments, the battle reports of the relevant units may provide additional information. With this additional information, T&A Survey can further improve the quality of its preliminary investigations and give better advice to its clients.

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text: Abstract: The use and advantages of applying balanced-detection (BD) operation method to high speed spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SDOCT) are presented in this study, which we believe is the first such demonstration. Compared to conventional SDOCT, BD-SDOCT provides two unique advantages. First, the method can suppress background noise and autocorrelation artifacts in biological tissues. Second, it is a power-efficient method which is particularly helpful for high speed SDOCT to eliminate random intensity noise and to achieve shot noise limited detection. This performance allows in vivo three-dimensional tissue visualization with high imaging quality and high speed.

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There are six main pear producing states in the USA: New York, California, Oregon, Michigan, Washington and Pennsylvania. These grow common European pears, Pyrus communis and Asian pears, Pyrus pyrifolia, producing many varieties of cookers and eaters – dessert pears – with myriad sweet flavors and fruit textures. Pear trees are among the best fruit trees to grow, and certain varieties, such as Asian pears, are also among the fastest growing fruit trees. They grow well in US hardiness zones 4-8, although some specific cultivars can also be grown in zone 3, 9 and 10. Pear trees are sun lovers but do require a long cold period during winter, this then stimulates the production of flower buds in spring once the tree breaks dormancy. Whether you grow espalier, cordon, fan, potted or free-standing pears trees as part of your vegetable garden ideas, learning how to prune pear trees correctly at the right time of year is fundamental to keep your trees fruiting productively.
How to prune pear trees
When learning how to prune pear trees, as with pruning fruit trees in general, the most important lesson is to always to use clean, sharp secateurs, snips, loppers or a hand saw depending on the size of the material you are cutting. Always disinfect tools to avoid transferring diseases. Take a moment to look at your tree and observe the shape. Is your tree congested with whippy watershoots? Remove any dead, diseased or damaged branches; this concentrates energy into producing fruit. If your tree suffers from fungal problems, pests or diseases, such as canker, fire blight, pear leaf blister mite or pear rust, pruning should help stop them spreading. ‘Annual pruning and fruit thinning are essential to basic tree care. No tree will thrive without regular pruning, while thinning is often necessary to obtain optimal fruit quality and maintain annual production,’ advises Steve Cummins of Cummins Nursery (opens in new tab), Ithaca, New York. In an orchard, with free-standing trees, you are aiming for an open-vase shape in the center to allow plenty of light and air to flow. Air circulation is essential to reduce the spread of fungal diseases. ‘Aim to create a wineglass shape – a trunk topped by a crown of branches forming a cup,’ explains Zelah, gardener at Yeo Valley Organic (opens in new tab). ‘Creating an open center on your pear tree can be slightly tricky as the branches tend to be more upright.’
What month do you prune pear trees?
The best months for pruning free-standing pear trees are the same as pruning apple trees – over the winter months once the trees are dormant. Depending on the region where you live, December to February can be the ideal time to perform structural pruning, which will form the framework for the forthcoming season of these flowering trees. Only take off about 20 per cent of growth; the harder you prune the more vigorous the regrowth will be.
Can you prune pear trees in summer?
You can prune pear trees in summer. Espalier, fan and any cordon trained pears you are growing as part of your vegetable garden trellis ideas, need summer pruning to maintain their shape. If you start pruning too early your tree will respond by throwing out lots of new luscious green foliage, whereas the aim is to concentrate energy into fruit production so wait until late summer to prune. When you’re learning how to prune pear trees remember that If you want to simulate growth, winter prune; if you wish to restrict growth, prune in the summer. This is especially useful if you are growing pear trees in a small vegetable garden ‘Pruning seems very intimidating when you first start, but you shouldn’t be afraid of cutting your tree. Some of the worst cuts you can make are none at all,’ says Steve Cummins.
How to prune espalier pear trees
The prime time to summer prune espalier pear trees is from mid-July to late August, depending on the climate in the region where you live. Summer pruning pear trees restricts growth and helps maintain a good structural shape. Espalier are particularly ornamental as vertical garden ideas and are an impressive garden feature, so summer pruning will ensure your pear tree remains not only a productive cropper but a focal point to be admired. Richard Borrie, joint owner of Orange Pippin Trees (opens in new tab) advises: ‘Fruit size is sometimes better as well because there tends to be fewer fruit, and also the tree may be putting more of its energy into the fruit rather than vegetative growth.’ Prune established espalier-trained pear trees by reducing new growth on previously pruned side shoots to one leaf from the basal cluster, and cut out growth that is detrimental to the overall shape, particularly vertical growth. Basal clusters are the closely spaced rosette of two to four leaves at the base of a shoot. New shoots longer than 20cm can be reduced to three leaves from a basal cluster. ‘Training fruit trees in this way can make a noticeable difference to the flavor of the fruit, compared with free-standing trees,’ says Richard Borrie. You are aiming to maintain the shape of espalier tiers, reduce foliage growth, which will concentrate the tree’s energy and expose fruit to more sunlight. ’Position on a south or west-facing wall, as they prefer a sunny aspect. Chillier positions will affect the blossom,’ advises Zelah of Yeo Valley. ‘Once formative pruning has got them into the desired shape, spur prune in summer.’
How to prune fan-trained pear trees
Prune fan-trained pear trees in late summer when vigorous growth has slowed, this will help reduce re-growth. Always prune fruit trees during dry weather to reduce the risk of spreading fungal diseases. ‘While fans may lack the formal style of espaliers, they are easier to maintain and a bit more productive,’ explains Richard Borrie. ‘As well as productive capacity, fans and espaliers have an appealing ornamental value in the garden,’ he adds.
Winter pruning step-by-step
There are many reasons why pear trees need pruning in winter, just as there are with pruning a cherry tree. These include ‘to maintain vitality and promote new growth; to prevent overproduction of fruit, which can cause the tree to cease regular fruit production and become biannual,’ advises Steve Cummins. Zelah from Yeo Valley offers the following step-by-step advice for how to prune a pear tree in winter when trees are dormant. ‘The basic principle for pruning is to halve new growth to an outward-facing bud and remove growth forming in the wrong place. This is carried out in winter. If you have bought a one-year-old tree, or maiden, your first three years may look like this:
‘Winter 1: Cut back central leader where the crown is to form.‘Winter 2: Cut back should result in three or four good shoots forming. Halve each one to an outward-facing bud.‘Winter 3: Cut half of each main stem to an outward-facing bud. The more vigorous the rootstock the more years you will spend formative pruning.’
Pruning stimulates growth. If left for a year, fruit buds will develop at the base of the stem. ‘The stem can then be pruned back to the buds, which will generate fruiting spurs, as opposed to sending out more growth. Lateral shoots can be left so they form fruiting buds,’ advises Zelah.
How do you prune a mature pear tree?
‘As your pear tree matures, the key to pruning is to find a balance. You do not want to over-invigorate the tree with excessing pruning,’ says Steve Cummins. Pears fruit best on wood aged around two to three years old, so rotate the pruning each year around your tree, although they will fruit on older wood. Unlike apple trees, pears fruit well on vertical branches. Stagger pruning rather than scalping the entire canopy. Aim to remove any dead, diseased or damaged branches, and maintain the shape so there is plenty of light and airflow reaching the fruits.
How to prune a potted pear tree
Pear trees are among the best trees to grow in pots and it is easy to learn how to prune pear trees grown in this way. Pears are grown on grafted rootstock, so choose a dwarf variety suitable for pots; ‘Quince C’ rootstock is ideal. If you buy a pot appropriate pear tree, then pruning can be kept to a minimum. ‘You can prune to reduce the size of the tree, but choosing an appropriate rootstock in the first place will ensure the tree will never get beyond a certain size,’ says Zelah from Yeo Valley. Make sure you know when to water plants and keep pots well watered and fed with a high potassium feed so fruits are nourished with nutrients and do not become water-stressed.
What are the benefits of training pear trees?
Whether you choose fan, cordon or espalier there are many benefits to training pear trees. ‘The fruit receives more light, which helps improve development of natural sugars and fruit color,’ Richard Borrie advises. ’You are naturally restricting the crop compared with a free-standing tree, and this can also help to improve flavor.’ Another benefit of trained fruit is they are economical with space; as long as you have a sunny wall available you will be able to enjoy a bountiful fruit crop in a fraction of space compared to an orchard, so is a good choice for trees for small gardens. ‘If you are training against a south-facing brick wall, the micro-climate allows you to grow varieties that would normally require a warmer climate and protecting the tree from frost or birds is relatively easy,’ says Richard Borrie.
Can you cut a pear tree back?
Be careful about cutting a pear tree back. Hard pruning can attract decay, so avoid taking out large branches unless absolutely essential; likewise do not remove tiny shoots. Pruning will promote new vigorous growth, so unless you must remove this material, just leave it be. Fungal diseases can enter open woulds so consider all cuts made, and consider if you really need to make that cut. It is better to prune minimally rather than too much. Compared to apple trees, pears are less vigorous so perform well even if only lightly pruned. ‘Once your tree is established try to keep pruning to a minimum if possible,’ advises Zelah. ‘If your tree is producing a good crop every year there is an argument to be made about doing absolutely nothing.’


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Lavender Stone Long Necklace
Captivating and vibrant, this amethyst beads and stone necklace brings out charm and positive karma.
- Long necklace
- Amethyst beads and agate set on golden copper wire.
- Unique and stylish
- Keep away from sprays and perfume to avoid discolouration.
- Store on a separate box or hang separately from other jewellery to keep it safe and maintain its shape.

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Seattle Magazine's Neighborhoods Issue
Our March 2014 issue is all about Seattle neighborhoods and the people and places that make our city so liveable (and loveable). In this issue, on newsstands Thursday, February 20, you'll find stories such as the "Best Neighborhood Bakeries” and "The Changing Face of the Central District," plus a look at "What Your ZIP Code Says About You," featuring myriad photos of people who hail from all over Seattle. To browse through the photos from our cover story photo shoot, go here.
Pick up your copy, on newsstands now. And look for these neighborhood stories online in March.


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Your journey through a South Pacific paradise includes fabled Fiji and Tahiti—of course—while also immersing you in the incredible natural beauty and friendly peoples of lesser-traveled Tonga, Wallis & Futuna, and Cook Islands.
Expedition Leader / Marine Biologist
Brad was born in Sydney, Australia and has lived for the last 20 years in North Queensland, on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. In 1996 he earned a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in marine biology and zoology at James Cook University, Townsville. With the Great Barrier Reef serving as both playground and laboratory, Brad has developed an intimate knowledge of how complex reef systems work. Brad began his career aboard expedition ships as marine biologist in northern Australia in the late 1990s and since then, his passion for the underwater world has taken him to a wide range of exotic destinations such as Fiji, the Maldives, Indonesia, Bermuda, and Hawaii. He also has a strong interest in terrestrial fauna and his experience with Aboriginal cultures of northern Australia has provided meaningful insights into how indigenous cultures interact with their natural environment. An accomplished scuba diver, underwater photographer, and experienced boat handler, Brad has a passion for interacting with nature and sharing his knowledge with travelers.
Brad's Blog Posts
Brad's Upcoming Expeditions
Faces of Polynesia: Fiji to TahitiOctober 22 — November 7, 2017
Tahiti to Easter Island: Marquesas, Tuamotus & PitcairnsNovember 5 — November 24, 2017
Beyond the typical Polynesian paradise, one may delve deeper, to find aquamarine lagoons affording the world’s most dazzling snorkeling and diving, an intriguing Easter Island tour and the sky-piercing volcanoes of the Marquesas.
Best of Micronesia: Rabaul to PalauFebruary 23 — March 12, 2018
Snorkel or dive nearly every day as you discover the western corner of Micronesia—this region boasts more than 1,300 species of fish. You'll also meet friendly locals, who will greet you with traditional dances; search for island endemics and a multitude of seabirds; and tour the island of Pohnpei.
Canal to Cuba with Panama, Costa Rica & ColombiaApril 5 — April 20, 2018
Continents commingle in Central America, with its significant human history and rich biodiversity—we’ll transit the Panama Canal by day, hike to traditional villages in San Blas, snorkel over colorful reefs, and end in recently-opened Cuba.
Circumnavigation of CubaApril 17 — April 30, 2018
Immerse yourself in Cuban culture as you meet friendly locals, savor traditional cuisine, and enjoy musical performances, including a visit to the Buena Vista Social Club. Plus, you’ll travel with ease aboard the intimate, 104-guest sailing ship, Hebridean Sky.
Australia's Kimberley: A Voyage to the OutbackMay 15 — May 29, 2018
Your adventures in the remote and captivating Kimberley region of Western Australia are highlighted by unusual wildlife in Prince Regent Nature Reserve, the beauty of the Buccaneer Archipelago, and sublime desert-scapes.
Best of the Great Barrier ReefJuly 10 — July 24, 2018
Join this brand-new expedition that reveals the underwater wonders of the legendary Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, alongside marine biologist and expedition leader, Brad Climpson. Enjoy daily snorkel and dive excursions to explore pristine reefs far from the tourist track, come face-to-face with massive potato groupers at Cod Hole, and with luck, swim with curious minke whales.
Samoa & Tonga: Swimming with HumpbacksAugust 27 — September 9, 2018
Swim and snorkel with humpback whales, on this brand-new expedition through Samoa and Tonga. Led be marine biologist Brad Climpson, you'll also meet with locals to learn about their traditions of song and dance, and search for rare island endemics such as the Samoan fantail, Samoan whistler, Samoan starling, and Tongan whistler.
Seychelles & Madagascar with Aldabra AtollOctober 20 — November 6, 2018
Expedition Leader, Michael Moore will be leading this journey through the Indian Ocean. Enjoy snorkeling and diving in the Seychelles; spend two full days exploring the Aldabra Atoll; and discover the unique flora and fauna of Madagascar.

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If you seek a beautiful peninsula, look about you! Doreen Lawrence and Suzie Martin, lifelong Michiganders, are delighted to share photos and information about their favorite state in a daily format.
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Deer Hunting in Raber
Raber is a tiny little town in the UP with a population of 670 people on the St Mary's River. It is known for its great fishing hole on Raber Bay where anglers seek out herring, smelt and walleye. They also have a penchant for Detroit Lions football! In November it is home to the deer hunters. Thanks for the photos, Monty.


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The first train, which used to be operated in the Warsaw Metro, arrived in Kyiv.
About this Raport kolejowy , Promyslovy Portal reports , with reference to Rail.inside .
In total, 60 wagons will be delivered to the capital of Ukraine this year. Part of them will be used to repair the existing rolling stock of the Kyiv metro.
It is noted that carriage of wagons began in the evening of April 26. The trucks with rolling stock approached the border with Ukraine, from where they headed to Kyiv.
“Thanks to the cooperation of the Warsaw Metro and the International Association of Public Transport, 60 carriages will be delivered to the capital of Ukraine for free,” the post emphasizes.
It is assumed that the received wagons will be used by the operator, for example, to repair the existing rolling stock, and some of them will transport passengers in the Kyiv metro.
“This is a great help for the Kyiv Metro, because 80% of the rolling stock currently running on the lines is Soviet-made,” the Warsaw Metro reported.
As previously reported, Warsaw (Poland) and Kyiv concluded an agreement on the transfer of metro trains to the capital of Ukraine.
(C)NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL PORTAL 2023


Morrison said he would review drought response plans with officials.
She said Morrison acknowledged his warmth for New Zealand and that her government would keep advocating for New Zealand in the bilateral relationship.
Former Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull kisses his wife Lucy, while standing with daughter Daisy, and grandchildren Alice and Jack after a news conference in Canberra, Australia August 24, 2018.
Turnbull said he would quit politics "not before too long".
Australia's next prime minister, Scott Morrison, is seen by some as an incongruous mix of a committed Christian who made his name through ratcheting up a refugee policy that many church groups have condemned as inhumane.
Turnbull, who was prime minister for two years and 11 months, oversaw a strong economy with low interest rates, inflation and unemployment.
"The new generation of Liberal leadership is on your side", he told Australian voters, many of whom are angry and frustrated with a decade of political instability in which no sitting prime minister has lasted a full term.
Members of Australia's conservative Liberal Party are meeting at Parliament House to choose a new prime minister.
Mr Turnbull condemned Dutton supporters for bringing down his leadership in an intense and bruising campaign, which the prime minister described as "an insurgency".
Will convene a party room meeting once he receives a letter with a majority of MP signatures requesting one.
VMAs: Madonna bashed over Aretha Franklin 'tribute'
That's right, because Aretha Franklin existed - thank God! " She'll be sorely missed by the family", continued Tim Franklin. Madonna sparked a backlash with a 10-minute speech focused mostly on her own early career at Monday's VMA show.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, another Turnbull backer, was also in the running but was eliminated in the first round of voting.
The 50-year-old overcame Peter Dutton, who was the key challenger to incumbent PM Malcolm Turnbull, to win a leadership ballot by 45 votes to 40.
Morrison rose to public prominence when the conservative coalition government was first elected under Prime Minister Tony Abbott in 2013 as the minister who stopped asylum seekers from attempting to reach Australian shores by boat.
He also said he would work to bring Australia's main conservative party, the Liberals, back together after it had been "bruised and battered this week". A complication had been finding 43 lawmakers to sign a petition demanding a change of leader.
We have lost the prime minister; there is a government to save.
On Tuesday Mr Dutton attempted to topple Mr Turnbull, but was unsuccessful.
He took just 8.6% of the votes, behind Turnbull (38%), Bishop (29%) and Dutton (10%).
Turnbull said that if that happens, he will not stand as a leadership candidate and will leave parliament, sparking a by-election which could be problematic for the government which has a wafer-thin one-seat parliamentary majority.
His government was also upended by a freaky citizenship crisis that ruled 15 lawmakers ineligible for office for holding dual nationalities and it has trailed the opposition Labor party for 37 consecutive fortnightly opinion polls.


The D-day is here. In a few hours, India will face Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the world’s largest cricket ground with a capacity of 130,000 people! While Rohit Sharma, along with Virat Kohli, is gearing up for the final battle, netizens are having a field day expressing their excitement for this Rahul Dravid-coached team.
While the internet compared Dravid to Kabir Khan, the much-loved coach from ‘Chak De! India’, they even presented amazing memes to show their confidence in the cricket team. Mantras and prayers have already been offered to the Gods, and while the Men in Blue are ready for the final battle, the internet is already cheering loudly for the victorious team!
The Ind VS Aus World Cup 2023 Final also brought back memories of the 2003 World Cup final where the Australian team led by Ricky Ponting won by 125 runs! In the heart breaking game Sachin Tendulkar got c&b from McGrath in just 5 balls and 4 runs! Rahul Dravid, who enthusiastically took up the wicket-keeping duties, has trained the team for the final battle!
Rahul Dravid is the man of the moment, with the internet rooting for him to take on the ‘Badla’ for the unfinished task from 2003 onwards! 20 years is a long wait.
A user compared the Ind vs Aus World Cup Final match with some of the suitable movie titles.
Saal Baad Peaks
— Arun Arora (@Arun2981) November 16, 2023
Netizens compared Rahul Dravid with the iconic character Kabir Khan from ‘Chak De! India’, who makes the tricolor proud, mentoring his team and making them the best. Shah Rukh Khan played the role! A user even felt how Ahmedabad will make up for 2019!
India vs Australia World Cup final after 20 years.
— siddhant (@siddhant5909) November 16, 2023
The Twitter handle (now X) even shared a winning moment song, and we’re sure you’ll fall in love with it. This song is sure to hit your heart as you watch India win the World Cup 2023 tonight!
— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) November 18, 2023
And, of course, how can anything, but any event in the meme world, be complete without Hera Pheri’s Baburao Ganpat Rao Apte and his ‘Dhak Dhak’? So here it is!
— Harry🇮🇳🇮🇳 (@Harry420421) November 19, 2023
Check out more memes:
— Rajabets 🇮🇳👑 (@smileagainraja) November 18, 2023
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma discuss Hazelwood and Starc ahead of World Cup final pic.twitter.com/RsFl4H4Hj3
— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) November 18, 2023
Richard Kettleborough is 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/UBbiPU1tZa
— अजय कुलहरी (@ajay__kulhari) November 17, 2023
— INDIAN_JADEJA ⁰⁸ 🇮🇳 (@indian_jadeja08) November 19, 2023
— jainendra rao (@jainendra_rao85) November 19, 2023
No Virat Kohli fan will pass without liking this video 🤗
May you win the World Cup 🏆🇮🇳
— Sahil Saifi (@Sahilsa29) November 19, 2023
Ladies and gentlemen, Amrish Puri has already declared, “Jashan ka Intezaam Karo!”
— afzal17 (@afzaldon8) November 19, 2023
Well, let us make it loud and clear! INDIA -– INDIA! Bleeding Blue Already!
For more trending stories, stay tuned to Koimoi.
Must Read: Salman Khan & Deepika Padukone Bowling Around With MS Dhoni’s Cricket Charm As Sara Ali Khan, Suniel Shetty, & Tamannaah Bhatia Reveal Their Favorite Cricket Star – Check Out The Inside List!
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Here are this week’s Wealthology Mail prompts – you ready?!
1. Moving forward, forgiven
Forgiveness can be hard, but forgiving yourself can be harder.
What have you not forgiven yourself for yet?
The chances are, it’s holding you back.
Self-punishment can show up in lots of different ways, and anything you haven’t forgiven yourself for is likely to be a stick you’re beating yourself with.
So, answer this:
What do I need to forgive myself for in order to move forward?
Take a moment to journal it out.
Use the Limiting Belief Release: I can’t forgive myself / I can’t move forward / I will always feel guilty
2. Forcing my way forward
We are fascinating creatures, even when things feel bad, we continue to do them, usually in the hope or belief that it’s moving us forward in some way.
But why do we do it?
Often because the monkey mind tells us it’s okay to ignore our intuition, and that feeling bad will ultimately make us feel better, more deserving.
What are you continuing to do that makes you feel bad? Why are you doing it?
Use the LBR and do these Limiting beliefs: I must force my way forward / Moving forward always feels hard
Everyone can find the Limiting Belief Release Technique here.
Have fun digging into those, and I’ll be back with you next week.
Lots of love,

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Grants & Resources to Kick-off 2022
We are committed to bringing you the best funding and resource opportunities to create community wildfire mitigation and prevention measures.
If you have any questions, please contact your Regional Coordinator.
CDFW Grants: Proposition 1 Consultation Request
- The California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) is accepting consultation requests for their 2022 solicitation. Prospective applicants may request a consultation with CDFW staff, however consultation is not required to apply.
- Please contact firstname.lastname@example.org with any questions
California Department of Parks and Recreation Land and Water Conservation Fund Program
- The Land and Water Conservation Fund Program (LWCF) provides funding for land acquisition for new parks, as well as the development of outdoor recreation opportunities in California
- Application deadline: February 1, 2022 before 5:00pm PST
- View the LWCF program webpage for information regarding requirements, application process, and to view the Application Workshop Recording
CAL FIRE Fire Prevention Grants
- The CAL FIRE Fire Prevention Grants Program funds fire prevention projects and activities in and around fire-threatened communities. Projects should focus on increasing the protection of people, structures, and communities.
- Eligible applicants include federal, state, and local agencies; Tribes; Joint Powers Authority (JPA); certified local conservation corps; and 501(c)(3) organizations
- For more information, view the Fire Prevention Grants Program Procedural Guide
- Application deadline: February 9, 2022 at 3:00pm PST
- Please notify R5 Ecosystem Services & Climate Change Program Lead Lara Buluc (email@example.com) if your Unit is considering submitting a CCI Fire Prevention proposal
California Department of Parks and Recreation Non-motorized Recreational Trail Program
- The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides funding for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and facilities. Applicants are expected to obtain a match amount that is greater than or equal to 12% of the total project cost
- Eligible applicants: cities and counties; districts; state and federal agencies; non-profit organizations with management responsibilities of public lands
- Application Deadline: March 1, 2022
CAL FIRE Forest Health Grant
- The CAL FIRE Forest Health Program aims to fund activities that create more resilient and sustained forests, mitigate climate change, protect communities from fire risk, strengthen rural economies, and improve California’s water and air
- FY 2021-2022 grant solicitation cycle runs from January 2, 2022 to March 4, 2022
- Funded activities may include forest fuels reduction; prescribed fire; pest management; reforestation; biomass utilization; and research through the Forest Research Program
- Virtual public workshop: January 12, 2022 (registration posted to grant webpage soon)
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Sacramento District California In-Lieu Fee Grant Program (rolling)
- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is accepting rolling applications for their Sacramento District California In-Lieu Fee Grant Program. This funding opportunity supports projects that establish, enhance, and restore wetlands and other aquatic resources
- Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations; State, Federal, and local agencies; Tribes; educational institutions; and private businesses
- Review the Notice of Funding Availability for more information, or contact Chris Gurney, Wetland Program Director: firstname.lastname@example.org
Habitat Enhancement and Restoration Program (rolling)
- The Habitat Enhancement and Restoration Program (HERP) supports various restoration projects, including habitat restoration, wildlife corridors, and fisheries enhancements. HERP was the Wildlife Conservation Board’s first program, and it continues to support projects across the state.
- HERP projects must receive a recommendation from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Eligible applicants: Private Landowners, Nonprofit Organizations, Resource Conservation Districts, Public Agencies
- Applications accepted on continuous basis. Contact Judah Grossman with questions and inquiries (email@example.com | 916-926-8829)


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Maintaining your foods correctly saved in the cupboard or refrigerator is one thing that needs to be taken significantly. Prepared meat dishes such as pies, patties, rissoles and sausages are very incessantly a explanation for food poisoning. 43 The health food movement generally known as uncooked foodism promotes a largely vegan weight loss plan of raw fruits, vegetables, and grains ready in numerous methods, together with juicing, food dehydration, sprouting, and different methods of preparation that do not warmth the food above 118 °F (forty seven.8 °C).
A food is labeled as natural by the way farmers develop and process their agricultural merchandise, like totally different meats, fruits, greens, grains and dairy merchandise. As a result of our cells often don’t require that amount of energy at that time of eating, the sugar must either be converted to glycogen (sugar storage within cells) or converted to fats.
2.) Oranges – This super fruit will not only assist increase your immune system and reduce your stress levels, it will also help strengthen your capillary walls and forestall plaque build up. To make eating them simpler, I usually just take a few oranges and make freshly squeezed juice utilizing one of those manual citrus juicers.
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AUSTIN, Texas — On March 25, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in Texas and ordered federal assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts for COVID-19, according to a press release from the White House.
The President’s action makes federal funding available for crisis counseling for affected individuals in all areas in Texas, White House officials said. Federal funding was also made available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for emergency protective measures.
“Texas is aggressively pursuing and implementing all necessary strategies to limit the impact of COVID-19, and I thank President Trump for his swift action to issue a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Texas,” said Governor Abbott. “The President’s declaration opens up new sources of funding for individual and public assistance that will help Texas respond to this public health emergency and protect public health and safety.”
President Trump's actions also come days after Gov. Abbott issued executive orders to help mitigate the spread of coronavirus in Texas. On March 22, Abbott ordered medical professionals to postpone procedures and surgeries that are not necessary in order to increase the capacity of hospital rooms available. And he is also urging hospitals to allow more than one patient per hospital room. On March 24, Abbott said hospitals must submit daily reports on hospital bed capacity to state health department and all healthcare providers must reports of COVID-19 testing.
In Abbott's press conference was when he announced he had asked for more federal assistance and funding to combat COVID-19.
White House officials also said additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments.
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Extreme heat resistance is one of the defining properties of high temperature plastic known as thermosets. Long touted for their light-weight and chemical-resistant properties, it is the high heat-resistance that makes the performance of thermoset plastics exceptional in demanding applications and environments.
Why Thermosets are the Best Temperature-Resistant Plastics
Several decades ago, the thermoplastics in use held promise as an inexpensive alternative, if not substitute, for metal, wood, or glass. Effective as the thermoplastics were, environmental factors like heat caused thermal degradation and wear. Though much lighter, the older-generation polymers could not provide the heat resistance that ceramics and metals could. Under high temperature conditions their performance was, overall, ineffective. The advance of thermoset plastics in the 1990s overcame these restraints, providing a higher degree of reliability, durability, and performance than the older polymers could.
The whole family of heat-resistant thermoset plastics can operate effectively at temperatures exceeding 120° C and up to 300° C. This high heat resistance is due to the process in which they are created. Monomers are heated to high temperatures and then mixed with a catalyst causing their molecular chains to cross-link. Catalysts not only help bond the monomers together to form a polymer, but enhance the material properties. There are a number of unique thermoset applications and uses, such as impact resistance, chemical resistance, friction and wear performance, dimensional stability, creep resistance, and most desirably, a heat-resistant, high-temperature plastic.
Here are 3 top heat-resistant plastics to consider for high-temperature applications:
Vespel® is well-known for its heat resistance. It is a non-melting polyimide that can withstand heating up to 300° C repeatedly without affecting its thermal or mechanical properties. Its popularity in large part is due to versatility in hostile and extreme environmental conditions. Unlike most plastics, Vespel does not produce significant out-gassing at high temperatures, which makes it ideal for lightweight heat shields and crucible support. Types of additive mixtures like graphite or PTFE give Vespel up to 350 hours of 398° C heat with losing only 50% of its initial tensile strength.
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Torlon®, is another thermoset polyamide with exceptional long-term strength and stiffness up to a continuous 260° C. Torlon is considered an effective alternative to metal where high temperature friction and wear applications are present. It’s also known for its resistance to wear, creep, and chemicals, including strong acids and most organic chemicals. The thermoset is also an ideal material for use in severe service environments.
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|Top 10 Mass Effect Characters|
Been playing a shit load of ME3 lately. I'm almost done with my second run through with a female Sentinel. Here are my top 10 favorite ME characters.
A Natural Disaster
Kaidan: Kaidan is a guy who has been with Shepard since the beginning and has been through a lot of shit. He doesn't complain all the time (like Ashely does) and is a very likable character.
Grunt: A pure badass krogan who has a great scene in ME3.
Samara: I like Samara a lot more than Liara due to the fact that she takes no shit from anyone. Liara is too soft for me and I'm also not a big fan of the asari race.
|7||Alice in Chains|
Jack: A crazy uber powerful bitoic who is not afraid to share what is on her mind. Doing a love interest with Jack is always fun.
Wrex: Wrex has some of the best moments in ME3 and I'm glad I kept him alive through the first two games because Wrev sucks.
|5||Florence and the Machine|
Tali: My favorite out of the female characters due to her hilarious moments in ME3 when she gets drunk and makes out with Garrus. She is also one hell of an engineer.
Everyone Into Position
Thane: I was a little disappointed with how they used him in ME3, but it's understandable seeing as how his character is dying already. Drell are an interesting race and I wish fans could have explored them a little bit more.
|3||Nine Inch Nails|
The Downward Spiral
Legion: "Shepard Commander...Do I have a...."
Mordin: One of the most likable characters in all of Mass Effect. The person who does his voice is spot on. He is one of the most well developed characters in the series.
Garrus: The most badass turian in all the galaxy.


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Confession: I finished my Frick Frick Beret a while ago, but I've been dragging my feet on writing this review. Why? Because I don't love the finished hat. I loved the photos on Ravelry, I loved knitting it, but when I put it on my head, I hate the shape. I don't think I'm made for berets. Once I'm over the heartbreak (yes, a bit dramatic for knitting, I know), I'll re-block it into a regular slouch hat. I still love the pretty leaf design, I'm just not at all sold on the shape.
So here are my final thoughts. The pattern is clever yet simple. I used the charted instructions rather than the written ones and found them to be very easy to understand. It's the kind of pattern where you figure out the logic after a few rows, so you don't have to be glued to the chart constantly.
However - I do think I found a small error in the second to last row of the crown. In the body of the hat, there is a point where you need to move your stitch marker and turn the first stitch of the row into the last one by slipping it onto the right-hand needle. I believe we need to do the same at this second-to-last row, even though it's not noted in the pattern. I tried it at first as written in the chart, but the design ended up off by one stitch. When I slipped the first stitch to the right needle, the chart worked perfectly. If any of you try this pattern, I'd love to hear your thoughts when you get to this part!


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On Monday, the governor of Illinois signed a law to ban the banning of library books. “Here in Illinois, we don’t hide from the truth, we embrace it,” said Democrat governor Jay Robert Pritzker. “Young people shouldn’t be kept from learning about the realities of our world; I want them to become critical thinkers, exposed to ideas that they disagree with . . . .We are showing the nation what it really looks like to stand up for liberty.” The signing ceremony was at the Harold Washington Library in Chicago, named for the city’s first black mayor.
Tracie Hall, a Chicago native and executive director of the American Library Association, praised the new law: “We insist that free people must always read freely. . . . History will surely assess this moment and . . . note that we . . . did not stand idly by and let the right to read and to freely access libraries be taken from us.” It’s nice to see such ardent defenses of free speech.
The law is being reported as a blow against attempts to ban books — mostly children’s books — that tell the truth about American race relations and about sex and gender. “All Illinoisans deserve to see themselves reflected in the books that they read, the art that they see, the history they learn,” said Mr. Pritzker. The New York Times cites a report from the American Library Association (ALA): “[T]he vast majority [of banned books] were written by or about members of the LGBTQIA+ community or by and about Black people, Indigenous people, and people of color.”
Mr. Pritzker even tweeted this (though the Times passed over it in silence): “This is the Land of Lincoln. I refuse to let a dangerous strain of white nationalism determine whose histories are told in Illinois. Because what these book bans in libraries really are about is censorship — marginalizing people, ideas, and facts.” I hadn’t heard that “dangerous” white nationalists — different, I suppose, from the benign kind — have been silencing BIPOCs, but Mr. Pritzker must read the news more closely than I.
The ALA says that 2022 had “the highest number of attempted book bans since ALA began compiling data about censorship in libraries more than 20 years ago.” That was 1,269 attempts on 2,571 titles. In 2021, there were reportedly only 729 attempts.
So which books are making people angry? ALA lists the 13 top targets, noting that they are “evidence of a growing, well-organized, conservative political movement, the goals of which include removing books about race, history, gender identity, sexuality, and reproductive health from America’s public and school libraries.” However, all 13 were attacked for LGBTQIA+ content, explicit sex, and sometimes profanity, rape, or drug-taking. The two titles that stirred up the most people were Gender Queer and All Boys Aren’t Blue. Just one title was reportedly attacked for “EDI content,” or equity, diversity, and inclusion, although people also complained about rape, incest, and explicit sex.
The ALA also lists the 100 most complained about books from 2010 to 2019. Anne Frank’s Diary is on it, and so are Huckleberry Finn, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Holy Bible, 1984, Lolita, Of Mice and Men, Brave New World, Heather Has Two Mommies, and Fifty Shades of Gray. As for the rest, it’s hard to tell just from titles why people didn’t like them, but This Book is Gay, Jacob’s New Dress, Sex is a Funny Word, and Two Boys Kissing are hints. The ALA does not say if any of them were targets because they make white people look bad, but Mr. Pritzker didn’t identify any white nationalists, either.
The ALA reports that “these [conservative] groups distribute book lists to their local chapters and individual adherents, who then utilize the lists to initiate a mass challenge that can empty the shelves of a library.” If a library had only 2,571 books — the very ones that were targets of attempted bans last year — and every challenge succeeded, the shelves would, indeed, be empty. In Mr. Pritzker’s state, where white nationalism is reportedly a problem, there were 67 attempts to ban books.
The ALA doesn’t say how many books were successfully banned. Isn’t that at least as important as the number of banning attempts? The association counts a lot of other things, though. In a section called Censorship by the Numbers, it tells you, for example, where censorship is worst (Texas, with 93 attempts to ban books) and absent (Nevada, not even one attempt). It also explains who files complaints, with parents and library patrons the worst offenders. These are, presumably, Mr. Pritzker’s white nationalists.
Illinois’ new law requires that all libraries fight censorship by coming up with a version of the ALA policy on book banning. I assumed the policy would have weaselly language about “hate” or “misinformation.” I was wrong. The policy is airtight:
I. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation. II. Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
There is extensive ALA-endorsed commentary on this policy, not all of which I claim to have read, but I found no exception for “hate.” The ALA stands for free-speech absolutism. This applies also to meeting rooms and exhibit spaces in libraries.
Almost all libraries are maintained, at least in part, at public expense. If libraries should protect what the ALA calls the “freedom to read,” should there not be equal freedom to buy books on the internet? I wonder why I have never heard of the ALA opposing book bans by Amazon or eBay. Why isn’t the ALA counting the titles Amazon refuses to sell? Why isn’t it as angry at people who want Amazon ban my books as it is about PTA moms who don’t like Two Boys Kissing? Why doesn’t it speak out against social-media censorship? At least, within its own domain, the American Library Association is admirably principled.
When Illinois’ new law goes into effect on January 1st, I look forward to exhibits of classic books on race and IQ, beginning with The Testing of Negro Intelligence. I expect to see displays on vaccine skepticism, holocaust revisionism, eugenics, conversion therapy, creationism, and learned analysis of Barack Obama’s birth certificate.
I’m grateful to Governor Pritzker for his heartfelt endorsement of free speech, and I hope he will be just as energetic in restoring it to the internet.


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Planned kilometres: 34 (cummulative 1610)
Kilometres walked: 34 (cummulative 1675)
% Completed: 92.4%
Pubs visited: St Duthus Hotel, The Eagle Hotel
Pints: 3 (cummulative 203)
Kms per pint: 8.3
Blisters: 0 (cummulative 4)
Inverness to Alness
The walls at the B&B weren’t very noise proof and I could hear the person in the next room coughing up a storm all night, so this morning I decided just to get out of the B&B and on the road. I didn’t even hang around for breakfast and just grabbed something from the supermarket in town to eat on the road.
My path today kept me mostly on B roads and off the A9. The sun was shining however there was no breeze so even though the temperature wasn’t massively high, it was very hot walking. I haven’t see many midges in Scotland, but today there was swarms of flies that surrounded me on a couple of sections today. There would be flies all around me and when I would look up & behind me I would see a hundred or more flies all flying around me within a couple of feet. The good thing was that they didn’t really land on me.
I stopped in the town of Tain for lunch and to have a look around. The photos below are of the main street, Tain tollbooth tower (the man on the mower in the thrid photo drove down the main street and parked outside the tower to have a chat while I was taking the photo) and Tain picture house which is under restoration. After looking around town I stopped at St Duthus Hotel for lunch and rehydration.
After lunch I had to re-join the A9 to cross the Firth Bridge (in the background of photo below), so it was back to walking on the small green verge/drain on the side. I was relieved to find a footpath once I was on the bridge.
There were some great views from the bridge over the Firth.
From the sign below, I am not sure whether there is a ferry or not.
After the sign, I got off the A9 and back on a B road for the remainder of my walk into Dornoch.
In Dornoch, I visited the Dornoch Cathedral and from the sign on the entry door, someone at the cathedral has a great sense of humour.
Dornoch was a very nice town to walk around. Photos are of Dornoch Castle and Dornoch Courthouse.
It was funny to see a building shared between The Dornoch Inn and the Dornoch MOT Centre. The bottom floor is shared between the pub and garage and the top floor is all the pub.
Wow, you are putting in some big kms each day. Looks like the weather forecast was right and the sun is shining for you on this last leg. Love the photos!
Accommodation was booked months ago and so just need to do the km’s. Tomorrow is a short day at 19kms but it is all on the A road.
Weather forecast is sunny for the remainder of my walk (I have been so lucky with weather on this trip)
Another great day, what a way to see the country and countryside. It’s been an amazing journey and can’t believe you’ve almost reached your destination! Great way to spend your long service leave.


Surrey, Tuesday April 26: The primate zookeepers at Chessington World of Adventures are delighted to announce the arrival of a baby Western lowland gorilla. The currently unnamed new arrival was born in the early hours of Sunday April 24, and is being closely monitored by the team whilst they stay close to their mother and slowly get introduced to the rest of the troop behind closed doors.
Meet baby Lila. Zoo Keepers at the UK's Chessington World of Adventures Resort have taken the tiny Meerkat under their wing, after she was rejected by her mother. Just 22 days old and weighing 119 grams, the equivalent weight of half a stick of butter, Lila is receiving round the clock attention.
Keeper Gemma Anscomb has taken on the challenge of being the main caregiver for Lila, with duties including milk-feeding every two hours and lots of cuddles. Anscomb said, “Little Lila was sadly abandoned by her mummy. This often happens in the wild. If the parents feel that the family group is getting too large, they will often seek out the weakest of the group and reject them from it. We closely monitored the group following Lila’s birth and when we saw something wasn’t quite right, we stepped in. I’m delighted to say she is doing really well.”
“We’re all so pleased to see that little Lila is developing by the day and are looking forward to introducing her to her new family in the Wanyama Village very soon,” Anscomb added. She may be small but she’s a little fighter and has proven quite a character already! She loves nothing more than snuggling up to her Mumma Duck cuddly toy and getting lots of attention from her keepers.”
Lila has begun a program of meeting her fellow Meerkat playmates, where she’s learning behaviors from them and developing her natural instincts. She will also begin to try some solid food. Lila will make her public debut this Saturday, May 25.
These 15-day-old Capybara babies seem like they were born to rock. Something about the spikey-haired "wet" look and their "blue steel" attitude should land them a cover spot on Rolling Stone. "Spinal Cap", perhaps? The pictures were taken at Chessington Zoo in the UK just yesterday by photographer Mogodonman. Note the sleepy-eyed bass player on the top left of the lead image.
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Keepers at Chessington zoo are bringing up a baby meerkat by hand after he was rejected by his parents. According to African popular belief (mainly in the Zambian/Zimbabwean region), the meerkat is known as the sun angel, as it protects villages from the moon devil or the werewolf which is believed to attack stray cattle or lone tribesmen.
The UK's Chessington Zoo reports a record year for baby births. Marc Boardman, Zoo Manager, explained: “2009 has been our biggest baby boom EVER at Chessington World of Adventures, with everything from gorillas, spider monkeys and lemurs to frogs, seahorses and condors getting in on the action. Most of the animals in Chessington Zoo are endangered or threatened species and the most important part of the work of the zoo is its contribution to conservation.”
More feathered and furry fun below the fold...