Ranthambhore National Park (Sawai madhopur) (282 Kms)
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Any, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June
Ranthambore National Park or Ranthambhore is one of the largest national parks in northern India, covering an area of 392 km². It is situated in the Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan, about 110 km northeast of Kota and 160 km southeast of Jaipur, which is also the nearest airport. The nearest town and railway station is at Sawai Madhopur, about 11 km away. The park is also close to the Kota railway station. RIDCOR operates a mega-highway between Kota and Ranthambhore. Ranthambore National Park lies at the edge of a plateau and is bounded to the north by the Banas River and to the south by the Chambal River. It is named after the historic Ranthambhore fortress, which lies within the park.
Ranthambhore was established as the Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955 by the Government of India and was declared one of the Project Tiger reserves in 1973. Ranthambore became a national park in 1980. In 1984, the adjacent forests were declared the Sawai Man Singh Sanctuary and Keladevi Sanctuary, and in 1991 the tiger reserve was enlarged to include the Sawai Man Singh and Keladevi sanctuaries.
Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary is known for its tigers and is one of the best places in India to see these animals in their natural jungle habitat. Tigers can be easily spotted even in the daytime. The best times for tiger sightings at Ranthambore National Park are in November and May. The park's deciduous forests are characteristic examples of the type of jungle found in Central India. Other major wild animals include leopard, nilgai, wild boar, sambar, striped hyena, sloth bear, southern plains gray langur, rhesus macaque and chital. The sanctuary is home to a wide variety of trees, plants, birds and reptiles, as well as one of the largest banyan trees in India.
Forests: The Park terrain alternates between dry deciduous forests and open grassy meadow. The flora of the park includes 539 species of flowering plants.
Tigers: Ranthambore is one of the best national parks in the country for spotting a tiger. The majestic predator can be spotted ambling or basking under the sun.
Safari Rides: Rides are carried out at 6:30 and 14:30. Each ride lasts for about three hours. There are two options of vehicles for the safari: 20 seater open top canter or 6 seater open top gypsy. Each ride costs around Rs700-800 per person. The core park area has been divided into several zones and the safari vehicles go to one of those zones. Visitors often take multiple tours, as tiger spotting is rare. There are many resorts to stay in on the way from Sawai Madhopur to the national park.
Ranthambore Fort: The majestic fort, built in the 10th century, towers over the entire park area. It stands 700 feet above the surrounding plain. Inside the fort, there are three red Karauli stone temples devoted to Ganesh, Shiva and Ramlalaji. There is a Digamber Jain temple of Lord Sumatinath (5th Jain Tirthankar) and Lord Sambhavanath. The temples were constructed in the 12th and 13th centuries.
Padam Talao: This is the largest of the many lakes located in the park. A red sandstone Jogi Mahal can be found at the edge of the lake. A gigantic banyan tree, considered to be India’s second largest, is also near the lake.


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Utah Administrative Code
The Utah Administrative Code is the body of all effective administrative rules as compiled and organized by the Division of Administrative Rules (see Subsection 63G-3-102(5); see also Sections 63G-3-701 and 702).
NOTE: For a list of rules that have been made effective since October 1, 2019, please see the codification segue page.
NOTE TO RULEFILING AGENCIES: Use the RTF version for submitting rule changes.
R708. Public Safety, Driver License.
Rule R708-18. Regulatory and Administrative Fees.
As in effect on October 1, 2019
Table of Contents
- R708-18-1. Authority.
- R708-18-2. Definitions as Used in this Chapter.
- R708-18-3. Fees.
- R708-18-4. Exemptions.
- R708-18-5. Records.
- Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment
- Notice of Continuation
- Authorizing, Implemented, or Interpreted Law
This rule is authorized by Section 53-3-104(2), 53-3-105, 53-3-808, 53-3-905 and Subsection 63J-1-301(2).
(1) "Accident Report" means an officer's report of an accident as described under Subsection 41-6a-402.
(2) "Accompanying data" means supplemental accident reports or addenda there to.
(3) "Driving Record", more commonly known as a Driver License Record (DLR) means a computer generated compilation of particular elements contained in the Driver License Division electronic database, consisting of:
(a) Driver's name;
(b) License certificate number;
(c) Driver's date of birth;
(d) Driver's zip code;
(e) Member of military;
(f) Reportable arrests and convictions;
(g) Reportable notices from courts indicating failure to comply with terms of a citation or failure to comply with terms set by the court, pursuant to UCA 53-3-221(2) and 53-3-221(3).
(h) Reportable department actions;
(i) Driving Privilege Status;
(j) License certificate issue/expiration dates; and
(k) License certificate class/type/endorsement.
(4) Driving Record - "Certified Copy" means an authenticated Driving Record and/or accident report and/or accompanying data prepared under the seal of the division. (Other records or information may be included only under order or rule of the court.)
(5) "Photocopies" means the mechanical reproduction of an original digitized or filmed document.
(6) "Recording" means a verbatim magnetic tape or digitized recording of sworn, or unsworn testimony, or information.
The Driver License Division charges user fees for some services. A schedule of these fees is available for public examination at any Driver License office location. These fees are set by the legislature in Section 53-3-105, 808, and 905, and in the annual appropriations act as recorded in "The 'Laws of Utah' as passed at the General Session of the Legislature".
The fees established may not be charged to any municipal, county, state or federal agency as defined in Subsection 53-3-105(33)(b).
All fees charged shall be receipted and recorded under normal accounting principles established by the Driver License Division.
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January 19, 2016
63J-1-301(2); 41-6a-402; 53-3-104(2); 53-3-105; 53-3-808; 53-3-905; 53-3-221(2); 53-3-221(3)
For questions regarding the content or application of rules under Title R708, please contact the promulgating agency (Public Safety, Driver License). A list of agencies with links to their homepages is available at http://www.utah.gov/government/agencylist.html or from http://www.rules.utah.gov/contact/agencycontacts.htm.

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Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen a lot of discussions on social media about Probiotics. Many are unsure what they are, whether they are really good or helpful, and when to use them. So we thought, a more detailed look into probiotics might be a good idea.
What are probiotics?
Probiotics are live microorganisms, primarily bacteria and but sometimes also yeasts, which may help prevent some illnesses. They naturally occur in lactic acidic products such as yoghurt or buttermilk. They can also be purchased as dietary supplements or as pharmaceutical medications.
While many of us think bacteria are bad for us, we actually have a natural “flora”, population, of bacteria on and in our bodies, both good and bad. Did you know that the average adult gut is the home of about 400 different types of bacteria? It is therefore no surprise that bacteria also play an important part in keeping our gut healthy.
Probiotics are typically called the “good” bacteria.
Our gut is of particular importance for our metabolism and our immune system. It contains an entire “army” of bacteria and microorganisms.
The most important bacteria in our gut are:
- Escherichia coli
Most of the bacteria are in our large intestine and the bacteria add up to approx. 1.5 kg. Our small intestine is also the home of bacteria, especially of those producing lactic acid, Lactobacillus and Enterococcus.
These organisms are busy all day long keeping everything running smoothly. A healthy gut should contain about 85% “good” bacteria and only 15% “bad” or pathogenic bacteria. A large part of our immune system runs via our gut, thus making this an important part of our immune system.
Importance of Gut Bacteria for Our Metabolism and Immune System
Gut bacteria have multiple functions:
- strengthen the gut barrier against “bad” germs
- production of specific mediators to kill “bad” germs
- strengthening of the immune system
- producing Vitamin K and B
- production of digestive enzymes
- support of nutrient absorption
For a long time the significance of probiotics was underestimated. Today we know that they help in the activation of the immune response in our body by activating specific defence cells, the so-called T-cells.
Many factors can bring an imbalance to our healthy gut flora: infections, unhealthy nutrition, stress, medications. The consequence are unpleasant digestive issues from indigestion to diarrhoea.
Many discussion about the use of probiotics follow the prescription of antibiotics for a certain illness. We know today that by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including a healthy and balanced diet and sufficient physical exercise, and such strengthening our immune system, can help to avoid the need for antibiotics. In a time of widespread antibiotics resistances, medical professionals have become more wary prescribing antibiotics. But there are occasions when they cannot be avoided like bacterial meningitis, bacterial pneumonia and a streptococcus throat infection.
“Good” bacteria – Probitotics
Three groups of probiotics can differentiated:
- probiotics from natural foods (for example kefir, yoghurt, buttermilk, sauerkraut)
- probiotics in “functional foods” where they are added (yoghurt etc.)
- medicinal probiotics
Yoghurt naturally contains lactic acid bacteria and therefore is probiotic. In order to ensure sufficient numbers of lactic acid bacteria to reach the intestine, two to three container so yoghurt are recommended, best as a natural yoghurt without fruit or sugar. Since different yoghurts often contain different probiotic bacteria, changing the product may further help. Buying functional foods with added probiotics is not ideal as they often contain high amounts of sugar and other additives (and are more expensive)
Antibiotics and Probiotics
Indeed, some studies show that probiotics lessen the severity of diarrhoea as well as shorten the illness, on average by one day.
One frequently asked question is whether when having been prescribed antibiotics is actually makes sense to take probiotics at the same time.
The question arrises because if we take antibiotics, which are often indiscriminate on which bacteria they destroy, does it make sense to take probiotics at the same time, wouldn’t they also be destroyed? According to a study published in 2006, specific probiotics taken at the same time as the antibiotic medication help to prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. But it is important, that probiotics and antibiotics should not be taken at the same time of the day, a couple of hours between the two are recommended for probiotics to be effective.
Probiotics are swallowed and have to pass through our digestive system. The gastric acid in our stomach usually kills potential illness causing germs. In our small intestine, bile acids from our gall bladder further inhibit microorganisms. And when finally reaching our large intestine, the “good” probiotic bacteria have to hold their ground against the existing gut flora. That is why in order to be effective, a probiotic should contain a minimum of 100 Million up to 1 billion live bacteria.
One word of “warning” at the end: probiotics do a lot of good but one study published in 2013 also showed that probiotic bacteria also contain various genes which could be responsible for developing resistances against antibiotics. Whether these genes actually cause resistances has still to be researched.

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Objective: This study aimed to identify the relationships of the sexual self-efficacy with the sexual function in infertile women. Method: This cross-sectional study involved 105 women with infertility who participated in the study by completing the questionnaires of Sexual Self-Efficacy for female and Female Sexual Function Index. Results: The results show the significant relationships of the sensuality, communication, and self-acceptance with the sexual function of the women with infertility (p-value = 0.021, 0.037, 0.018, respectively). Conclusions: These relationships partially reflect the complex and unique situation of the women with infertility in their life span. Nurses should always apply the caring principles and therapeutic communication while interacting with the women with an infertility problem.
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The following notes summarize the presentation given at the TREENET Symposium in September 2000. The presentation summary included:
- the current state of established street trees in the City of West Torrens
- the City’s historical approach to greening
- issues and problems in greening a highly urbanized area with a culturally diverse population
- recent greening works
- trials of a range of relatively unknown tree species to determine their local suitability for street use
The northern boundary of West Torrens follows the River Torrens, the Glenelg tramline forms part of the southern boundary. Soils range from heavy clay to loam & sand. The average annual rainfall recorded at the airport is 450mm
Halifax Street Hilton & Henry Street Plympton are examples of typical streetscapes occurring throughout West Torrens. Many streets have narrow nature strips, severely restricting the range of tree species that can be planted.
Many existing street trees were planted in response to the publication of the schedules included in Regulation 12 of the Sewerage Act of 1929-1977. The Agonis flexuosa in Goldfinch Avenue at Cowandilla is one example, they were removed during autumn 2000 and replaced with Acer buergerianum
Eucalyptus tessellaris and Eucalyptus cneorifolia
Eucalyptus tessellaris in Selby Street Kurralta Park is an example of an inappropriate species for street use. Structural hazards & infrastructure impacts at 20 years of age required that they be removed.
Eucalyptus cneorifolia and some other species planted following preparation of the Sewerage Act regulations and schedules remain quite healthy but their contribution to the amenity of streetscapes is frequently questioned. They are generally unpopular with residents.
Eucalyptus diversifolia and Eucalyptus stricklandii
Many of the species approved by service providers have very limited suitability to the West Torrens built environment, Eucalyptus diversifolia and Eucalyptus stricklandii being two examples. Eucalyptus nicholii & Eucalyptus stricklandii have very limited suitability to the majority of sites in West Torrens, though both were widely planted in the 1970’s.
E. spathulata and M. armillaris
Eucalyptus spathulata and Melaleuca armillaris are both listed in schedule B of regulation 12 of the Sewerage Act, approving their planting no closer than 3.5 meters from sewers.
Both species are responsible for many problems with sewers. Prunus sp. deteriorate rapidly beyond 20 years of age, hundreds have been removed from Plympton over recent years.
Ceratonia siliqua and Ficus hillii
While Council has statutory authority to control planting in streets, problems arise when plants set seed or when residents undertake unauthorized works. Carob, Ficus and olives are common problem trees on streets.
Deliberate and malicious vandalism hinders our greening work, as does inappropriate arboricultural practices employed by some well-meaning residents.
Council has established avenues throughout the City, many with Eucalyptus leucoxylon ssp. megalocarpa and Koelreuteria paniculata. The amenity & longevity of these species ensures they will remain popular though Council frequently receives complaints about the litter they produce.
There are over 150 mature avenues of Queensland box trees in West Torrens. Council receives hundreds of complaints concerning this species every year, the majority of them relating to litter.
Our experience and familiarity with these species tell us we’re going to have problems due to the size of the Ficus, but the size of the Queensland box isn’t an issue in western Adelaide. It is this familiarity with trees growing under local street conditions which we aim to increase through our involvement with TREENET.
Would we have ever contemplated planting Queensland box trees if our experience of them was derived from specimens growing under natural conditions reaching up to 50m tall? Unless we plant & monitor the performance of tree species under our environmental conditions we’ll never be sure of how they perform locally and we may unnecessarily limit our urban forest’s diversity.
The amalgamation of the Town of Thebarton and the City of West Torrens in 1997, subsequent restructuring including the merging of workforces, and the implementation of a Continuous Improvement Policy brought a change of direction to the Greening of West Torrens. While the quality and scale of work were maintained, a focus on research was also included. Much of the innovation in the greening programs since 1997 has resulted directly from the research and ideas of the Council’s horticulture staff, primarily the team leaders of the Landscape Development and Arboriculture teams.
Initially, research commenced at the University of Adelaide’s Waite Arboretum. Local libraries and the internet also proved to be valuable resources. Nursery stock lists were studied closely for species that had potential but had not been tried locally as street trees. Our experience with Queensland box and their potential size under natural conditions suggested it may be worth planting small numbers of other rainforest species to see how they perform locally.
The Crow’s ash at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens has a trunk almost two meters in diameter. The species would normally be considered too large for street planting.
The mature Crow’s ash at Plympton Primary School is about 7 meters tall & has a trunk caliper of about 300mm. It has no obvious problems or negative impacts on its surroundings, this specimen would make an ideal street tree in some situations.
59 Crow’s ash was planted in three streets in 1998, sites include loam & clay, pH 5.5 to 7.5. The stock ranged in size from, 500mm and 330mm spring ring containers.
- Allchurch Avenue North Plympton
- Howden Road Fulham
- Tennyson Street Kurralta Park
One of the goals of our research is to determine a greater number of species that will thrive under local conditions, provide good amenities and mature at a height below overhead powerlines. Research suggested the Trident maple would be a useful species- being the right size, growing on limestone & probably surviving on our rainfall.
The City of Prospect has had success with establishing the Trident maple in some fairly harsh areas. On Prospect Road they are thriving in red earth over limestone, with reflected heat and moderate levels of pollution from traffic.
Initially, 156 trees were planted in the six streets selected as trial sites in 1998. The stock was bare rooted, 1 meter tall with a 10mm caliper. Sites range from sand to heavy clay, pH range from 6.0 to 7.5. All have performed well to date except those in sandy soils of pH 6 at West Beach, these died over a two-year period and have since been replaced with Acer pseudoplatanus. (Acer pseudoplatanus were planted as a trial in 1998 on the opposite side of the road, they have thrived.)
- Berrima Street Glenelg North
- Byron Avenue Netley
- Garfield Avenue Kurralta Park
- Goldfinch Avenue Cowandilla
- North Parade Torrensville
- Woodhead Street West Beach (trees replaced in winter 2000)
Acer campestre “Evelyn”
166 Acer campestre “Evelyn” were planted in four streets in winter 2000. All stock was advanced bare-rooted supplied by Flemings Nurseries.
- Brook Street Plympton
- Halifax Street Hilton
- Henry Street Plympton
- Raffles Crescent Plympton
Texts may suggest the Sycamore maple will grow to a massive size and will sucker and set seed prolifically. The species is known to be an invasive weed in areas of Europe and the U.S.A.
The specimen of Acer pseudoplatanus at the Waite Arboretum is about 5m tall and looks like a small plane tree. It was planted in 1941 and survives to this day. A second and very similar specimen planted in 1929 died and was removed recently. A third mature specimen can be seen at Lockleys Garden Center on Henley Beach Road near Airport Road, it has developed to a size similar to the examples at the Waite Arboretum. None of the established examples shows any signs of the problems mentioned in the texts.
117 trees were planted in 6 streets in 1998. The stock was bare rooted 1.8-2 meters tall x 20mm caliper, it was supplied by Freshfords Nurseries. Sites range from sandy to heavy clay, pH range 6 to 7.5. The species appears hardy but growth has been slow and steady at all sites.
- Berrima Street Glenelg North
- Castlebar Road Lockleys
- Daringa Street Mile End
- Garfield Avenue Kurralta Park
- Pine Avenue Novar Gardens
- Woodhead Street West Beach
The example of the Montpelier maple at the Waite Arboretum, and research through a number of texts, suggest this species will suit our local conditions and be useful for planting in relatively small areas and beneath powerlines. The species appears to be rarely propagated and difficult to source, though seed is readily available from the specimen at the arboretum.
10 Acer monspessulanum were planted in 2000 in Lily Street at Hilton. The stock was supplied in 10-liter bags by Freshfords Nurseries.
Acer x freemanii
Anyone seeing the “Jeffersred” hybrid maple in full autumn colour can’t fail to be impressed, but local experience with many of the North American maples suggests it is unlikely to survive on the Adelaide plains. As Fleming’s Nurseries product information described the variety as the most “drought resistant” of the hybrids we planted some on a trial basis though we weren’t confident it would suit our conditions.
10 trees were planted in 3 locations (sites selected were relatively “soft” with ample space and a good cover of mulch), stock was advanced bare-rooted at 3 meters tall x 30mm caliper, Stock was supplied by Fleming’s Nurseries.
- Marion Rd Plympton, near Elizabeth Avenue
- Autumn Avenue Lockleys, traffic island at terminus
Also, two trees were planted at Thebarton Neighbourhood House, 10 Falcon Avenue Mile End
At the Marion Road site the Acer was closely planted between Pyrus calleryana “Bradford” (45 litre bagged stock) as the Acers were not expected to survive the summer. Following a typically hot January the “Jeffersred” appeared in better condition than both the Pyrus and the advanced Platanus x acerifolia which had been planted on the opposite side of the road. Following this result, trials of this variety will be extended.
Council planted 12 Backhousia in the winter 2000. The stock was supplied by Lawry’s Nursery in 330mm spring ring containers.
- Craig Street Richmond
- Carlisle Street Camden Park
Buckinghamias make good street trees in Brisbane & Sydney but we expected frost, drought & alkalinity problems in Adelaide. 40 trees were planted in 3 streets in 1998. Stock was supplied by Lawry’s Nursery in 200mm pot & 500mm spring ring containers. Sites ranging from sand to heavy clay, pH range 6.5 to 8.
- Allchurch Avenue Plympton
- Concord Avenue Netley
- Wyatt Street Plympton
The results after 2 years in Wyatt Avenue are surprising, as Agonis flexuosa struggled and died in this location 7 years earlier. The larger stock has nearly doubled in size and has flowered twice each year while the smaller stock performs poorly. A small stock is more susceptible to frost damage, vandalism and herbicide spraydrift.
The 200mm potted stock looked healthier at planting time but struggled during winter.
The view along Wyatt Street in February 2000 shows larger stock flowering in the distance while smaller stock is dead in the foreground. The smaller stock was severely burnt by frost but died following contact with Roundup spray drift.
The example of Caesalpinia ferrea at the Waite Arboretum suggests it will develop into a graceful small tree with ascending branches and fine bipinnate foliage. 26 trees were planted in 3 streets in winter 2000. The stock was supplied in 330mm spring ring containers and was provided by Lawry’s Nurseries.
- David Court Lockleys
- Edward Davies Street North Plympton
- Muirfield Street Novar Gardens
The specimen of Castanospermum Australia at the Adelaide Botanic Garden is broader & shorter than the specimen in the above photograph, suggesting that under local conditions the species may meet the requirements of a street tree.
29 trees were planted in the 1998 program. The stock was supplied in 200mm pots by Lawry’s Nurseries. Soil is clay, pH 6.5-7. Growth has been slow, better in bare earth or dolomite verges. This species responds well to regular fertiliser application.
- Talbot Avenue North Plympton
Corymbia ptychocarpa x ficifolia “Summer Red.”
65 trees were planted in 3 streets in 1999. The stock was supplied by Heyne’s Wholesale Nursery in 150mm pots. Additional trees were planted in 2000 to determine suitability to sandy soils in Netley.
- Burbridge Road Brooklyn Park (1999)
- Elsie Street Netley (2000)
- Florence Street Netley (2000)
- Lancaster Street Lockleys (2000)
- Lorraine Avenue Lockleys (2000)
Research suggested the Cupania may be a suitable small evergreen native suitable for planting under powerlines. 41 trees were planted in 1998. The species appears suited to local conditions, with good average growth rates recorded.
- Hayward Avenue Torrensville
- Lorraine Avenue Lockleys
- Rawlings Avenue Torrensville
Research suggested that Blueberry ash may be another small evergreen native suitable for planting under powerlines. 17 trees have been planted at two sites. The stock was supplied by Lawry’s Nurseries in 330mm spring ring containers.
- Selby Street Kurralta Park
- Carlisle Street Camden Park
Eucalyptus leucoxylon “Austraflora Euky Dwarf”
The Euky dwarf is apparently unpopular with residents, it has been subjected to vandalism. Few of the 50 trees planted remain.
- Myzantha Street Lockleys, single specimen
Due to the species’ potential size at maturity, the site selected for the trial of Flindersia xanthoxyla is spacious and far from private property. 31 trees were planted in 1998. Stock was supplied in 200mm pots. The species appears to be slow growing & therefore prone to vandalism.
- Airport Road median, Brooklyn Park
Research suggests a hardy species that may grow well under local conditions. 101 trees planted in 4 streets in 1998, all have clay soils in pH range 6 – 7
- Allen Avenue Brooklyn Park
- Chatswood Grove Underdale
- Lewis Street Brooklyn Park
- Talbot Street North Plympton
The wilga is a small evergreen native from northern New South Wales, it is approved by ETSA for planting beneath powerlines. It looks like being an excellent street tree but is slow growing & prone to vandalism. Examples at the Waite Arboretum and Adelaide Botanic Garden have had minimal pruning and consequently are quite bushy. The specimen growing to the northeast of the rotunda at the Adelaide Zoological Gardens may be a better example of how the species will mature if given additional water and formative pruning.
64 trees were planted in 4 streets in 1998. Stock was supplied in 200mm spring ring containers by Lawry’s Nurseries. Soils range from sandy loam to clay, pH 6.5 – 7. Additional trees have been ordered to extend our trial of this species but they will not be planted until at least 1.5 meters in height, thus requiring several years in the nursery.
- Argyle Avenue Marleston
- Carlisle Street Camden Park
- Lasscock Avenue Lockleys
- Garfield Avenue Kurralta Park
At Lasscock Avenue as elsewhere, the best growth rates were recorded where trees were planted in bare earth verges. Trees planted in lawn performed poorly & many have been replaced (with Cupaniopsis) in response to pressure from residents.
Many wilgas were planted in kikuyu lawns in Lasscock Avenue and Argyle Avenue. In all cases, wilgas have performed poorly under such conditions.
In the texts, Harpullia pendula is described as a tall rainforest species, but it appeared to have potential as another small to medium evergreen native suitable for street planting under our conditions. The specific name suggests possible problems or maintenance issues relating to a pendulous growth habit. 17 trees were planted in Wyatt Street Plympton in 1998. The stock was supplied in 330mm spring ring containers by Lawry’s Nurseries.
Harpullia pendula has suffered badly from frost & cold during winter. The greatest growth rate was observed in January/February 2000 during 2 weeks of high relative humidity & 50mm rainfall.
37 Harpullia hillii were planted in Basnett Street in 1998. Stock was supplied by Lawry’s Nurseries in 200mm pots & 330mm spring rings. Soil is sandy loam with a pH of 8.0. Growth rates have been variable, with larger the stock performing better. Smaller stock appeared to be less tolerant of frost & cold.
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei, “Indian Summer” varieties.
20 “Tuscarora,” 20 “Biloxi” and 3 Natchez varieties were planted in 1999 & 2000. All appear to thrive under local conditions. Growth rates are reasonable, much quicker than L. indica. “Tuscarora” and “Biloxi” varieties were selected for their upright form, they flower in their first or second year & consequently are popular with residents. Trials of these varieties will be extended.
- Samuel St Fulham
- Cygnet St Novar Gardens
- Basnett Street Kurralta Park
- Stonehouse Avenue Camden Park, near Anzac Highway
The Pistachia chinensis shown in Herbert Road Ashford appears ideal as a small street tree. It was planted by residents in 1964, is of good size & shape & has no observable impacts on infrastructure. There are several examples planted in local gardens, where they appear to mature at about 8-10 meters in height.
285 trees have been planted in 8 streets in 2000, a representative sample will be monitored for inclusion in TREENET.
Pistachia chinensis planted in:
- Avon Street Kurralta Park
- Bignell Street Richmond
- Devon Street West Richmond
- Glenburnie Terrace Plympton
- Murdoch Avenue Plympton
- Neston Avenue North Plympton
- Selby Street Kurralta Park
- Talbot Street Hilton
The example of Pistachia chinensis in the Waite Arboretum was planted in 1929, showing that the species can become quite large under local conditions.
Pyrus calleryana cultivars
Council has planted “Redspire,” “Bradford” & “Winterglow” varieties over the past 6 years & more recently “Capitol” & “Chanticleer.” All appear reliable & well suited to local conditions. Monitoring through TREENET will be of use to determine long term impacts related to fruit, litter and structural integrity with age. Pyrus calleryana is approved by ETSA for planting beneath powerlines. Ash white fly problems have been observed & all cultivars appear to suffer form aphid infestations in some years.
Sapium sebiferum is occasionally seen growing in domestic gardens. As it is a small species it may be useful for planting beneath powerlines. 45 trees were planted in Dudley Avenue Plympton in 1999. Stock was supplied in 25 liter bags by Freshfords Nurseries.
The Toonas at the Adelaide Botanic Garden are massive specimens but are grown under moist conditions in enriched soils. The specimens at the Waite Arboretum are much smaller, some show signs of stress toward the end of a typical Adelaide summer.
35 Toona ciliata have been planted in West Torrens in 1999-2000. Stock was supplied in 10 liter bags by Lawry’s Nurseries and has been planted in Airport Road median at Brooklyn Park and in various parks & reserves.
The two specimens of Zelkova serrata were planted in the Waite Arboretum in 1938 and 1944. They are an excellent shade tree, similar in size and habit to Celtis occidentalis.
51 trees were planted in 3 streets in 1998. Stock was bare rooted seedling variety and was 1.2 meters tall when planted. The species has shown to be surprisingly hardy and vigorous.
- Washington Street Hilton
- Sarah Street Marleston
- Wakefield Place Brooklyn Park
Similarities between Zelkova & Celtis are obvious & both have similarly high maintenance requirements in their early years.
As well as being a valuable opportunity to be involved in vital research, TREENET has provided West Torrens with a valuable opportunity to promote developments in Council’s horticultural practices & goals. Council has freely presented information about its involvement in TREENET to residents & positive feedback from the community is quite common.
Council provides information on tree species in the form of factsheets, they are made available on request or can be downloaded from the website. Where possible, factsheets are provided to all householders in each street involved in Council’s annual greening program. Providing such information and initiating discussion during the planning stages of Council’s greening programs has been effective in increasing community support for greening works and for the care of street trees.
Many of the greening programs of previous decades have been ineffective, frequently utilizing inappropriate species with have obvious impacts and major maintenance concerns whilst providing limited benefit to the community. Consequently, many members of the community have a low opinion of the local government’s horticultural knowledge and ability.
Including a short note about the TREENET Program on the relevant factsheets immediately raises Council’s horticultural credibility through the link with the University of Adelaide. Many residents appreciate the fact that Council is affiliated with such an organization and is making use of resources like the Waite Arboretum.
Resident have occasionally raised concerns with respect to Council’s involvement in TREENET trial planting. Their concerns fall into two main categories:
1. Trees may fail to perform & may require replacement within a few years.
Many of the Wilgas in Lasscock Avenue at Lockleys for example were replaced after two years. Residents frequently take a short-term view, often demanding trees that improve amenities quickly.
2. Trees may grow more than expected and may become too large.
Both of the above risks can be minimized by planting an appropriate number of trees and through careful selection of trial sites. For example: Pyrus generally perform reliably so extensive trials of new varieties could be planned. If there is considerable doubt about the suitability of a particular species only a small number of trees should be planted.
If there is reasonable concern that a species may develop into a large tree under local conditions its trial site must be carefully selected. A reserve frontage may provide a suitable site for trials of potentially large species. Trees could be planted on the reserve toward the road frontage to approximate street tree conditions, but they could be grown to maturity without the adverse impacts from limb reduction, root pruning etc. which arise when such trees are grown in close proximity to private properties.
There will always be some risk in dealing with unknowns and in time it may be shown that some species have been planted inappropriately through our TREENET trials. Few people would consider planting Melia azedarach as a street tree, but even fewer would consider removing established avenues. Planting a melia avenue would be considered irresponsible by today’s standards, but the amenity that matures avenues currently provide is exactly what many people want from a greening program.
The mature melia avenues in West Torrens are sixty to seventy years old, they will not survive beyond a few more decades. We have a good understanding of issues relating to melias as street trees because we are so familiar with them, but we risk losing this familiarity in future. To ensure we retain this familiarity, melias should continue to be planted but in appropriate numbers and locations.

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Happy Monday All!
This week we wanted to venture away from the A La Carte Menu and give you a featured recipe from #Run2GunRecipes.
This comes fresh from an antelope we harvested last week! Amy put together a mouth watering tenderloin dish that will exceed the expectations of any wild game doubter! Let us know what you think!

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Back from a rejuvenating day at Penang Forum 2, where 170 concerned individuals, including representatives from 35 Penang-based NGOs, grappled with the question, ‘Has anything changed after two years?’
The participants passed two resolutions: they supported the Penang state government’s call for the reinstatement of local government elections and called on the Election Commission to act, pronto. In the interim period, they called for the quota for reps of public interest NGOs to be increased to five each in the Penang Municipal Council and the Seberang Perai Municipa Council.
The second resolution called for the Local Plan for Penang Island (completed/revised in 2009) to be made public so the public can give their views. Never mind if it is a bit dated by now. (The plan covers the period from 2005 to 2020.)
During the forum, participants were fascinated to learn the following:
- The Pakatan state government is operating under severe constraints from KL and and a bureaucracy used to the old ways.
- The city looks a bit cleaner and brighter. Some public toilets have been spruced up.
- Only four councillors make the major decisions on property development projects; just four! This makes it easier for developers to lobby and bargain with them.
- The Local Plan for Penang Island has been completed and revised since 2009, but still not yet been made public. Why? When can we see it?
- The public cleansing powers of the councils could soon be taken over by a federal body, which could then contract it out to private operators. This presents a huge rent-seeking opportunity that could be costly for rate-payers. The takeover of these powers would be bigger than the IWK takeover of the sewage disposal services. And yet, few Malaysians are aware of it.
- Do you know that swiftlet breeders have taken over hundreds of shophouses in the George Town inner city area? I thought it involved just a few shophouses, but no, it’s a major industry – and very unhygienic, so the participants were told. Where do you think the waste ends up?
- Seberang Perai has been prone to floods over the years. Millions have been spent over the years on flood mitigation – with little to show for it.
- Acute lack of affordable housing. When was the last time we saw a major low-cost housing scheme on the mainland, for instance? Many urban settlers and migrant workers are living in appalling and crammed conditions, with poor sanitation.
- Tanjong Bunga residents have discovered that a major property development (marina/housing) project is slated for the ‘sore-thumb’ next to the Penang Swimming Club. This would extend the ‘sore thumb’ further into the sea (the project covers 14-15 acres) and could mess up the flow of the sea, resulting in sedimentation on the eastern side and erosion on the western side, much like what the Tanjong Tokong land reclamation has done.
- Concerns were also expressed over a major high-density project in the Thean Teik/Farlim area. Will the access roads be able to cope? One participant expressed concern over the large number of high-rise buildings approved over the last two years.
- Do you know that Penang street food contributes more to the local economy than the MNCs? This is something we could capitalise on and turn Penang into the culinary capital of the Asia Pacific region. To this end, a Street Food Institute is being set up under the auspices of the Socio-Economic and Environmental Research Institute (Seri) of Penang.
- We could also turn Penang into a centre for organic farming and a hub for research into renewable energy such as solar power. One participant suggested that part of the Botanic Garden could be used for an experimental organ farm. This would attract lots of environmentally conscious visitors.
- More needs to be done to improve public transport, to build more accessible pedestrian walkways and to reverse the rising trend of private vehicle ownership.
- The high crime rate is a serious concern – what is causing this? Poor urban planning, lack of recreational spaces, the large income disparity…?
It was encouraging to see participants animatedly discussing sustainable development, environmental and local democracy issues. Many among the 170 spoke up either from the floor or in group discussions at the end of the day.
Generally, they recognised the constraints the state government were working under and could notice small (or significant, depending who you spoke to) improvements since March 2008. Pakatan rule had also provided some space for civil society views to be heard or articulated. For instance, the Caring Society Complex could now be used for the Penang Forum 2. For the first time as well, many Penangites were given an inside glimpse of the workings of the MPPP, thanks to NGO representation in the council (Lim Kah Cheng).
But at the same time, frustration surfaced over some of the issues mentioned above.
Opinion was divided between Kah Cheng and Goh Ban Lee on whether the whole of Penang Island should be declared a city. Ban Lee felt it would be a waste of time and resources. After all, George Town was the country’s first city. But Kah Cheng, a lawyer, felt that the Council needed the legal powers that federally sanctioned ‘city status’ would bestow to carry out more effective enforcement operations.
Another area of disagreement was over whether councillors should be professionals. Ban Lee felt that it was best to have ordinary people so that they could understand and raise public concerns within the council. Professionals, he said, could be employed by the council to head and staff various departments. Kah Cheng, for her part, felt that some level of professional expertise would help councillors to probe and question bureaucrats on technical, financial, legal or engineering issues instead of accepting whatever they say at face value. Perhaps a combination of the two would be optimal.
One participant said instead of looking to the West for answers, we should look back to Penang’s past for workable solutions. What did we have back then? We had more people cycling and strolling along the streets. We had trams running all over George Town and beyond. We had an efficient ferry service. The City Council operated a fairly efficient bus network. We didn’t have to import such a big chunk of our food from Cameron Highlands and elsewhere because Penang had quite a few large vegetable farms supplying fresh produce to the local populace. Fisher folk sailed out into the sea and hauled back inexpensive fresh fish. Housing was more affordable. Beaches were a lot cleaner. Our schools were among the best in the country. Hey, we even had local council elections!
And we think we have progressed? How did we lose all that?
Those of you who attended the Penang Forum – maybe you might want to share your impressions and concerns of the event. For the rest of you, have I left out anything of significance to you?


UN chief extends condolences over US mass shooting
Antonio Guterres, secretary-general of the UN, has expressed shock and sorrow at the shooting spree in California’s Monterey Park.
In a statement, Stephane Dujarric, the chief spokesperson for the UN chief, said.
Local authorities reported that ten people were hurt in addition to the five men and five women who were slain in the mass shooting that occurred Saturday night in Monterey Park, a city that is 16 kilometers east of downtown Los Angeles.
On Monday, the dead toll had increased to 11.
According to Dujarric, Guterres “extends his profound condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims and wishes the injured a swift recovery.”
The statement further stated that the secretary-general “expresses solidarity with the Asian-American community in the United States of America.”


NASA is rehearsing all of the important procedures it will have to take when the Space Launch System launches for the first time during the next three days. It’s a big milestone in the rocket’s development and one of the final major tests before it may fly this summer.
The agency’s new flagship rocket, the SLS, will take people and cargo into deep space. It’s part of NASA’s Artemis mission, which aims to send a woman and a person of colour to the Moon by the mid-2020s. SLS is planned to launch NASA’s new crew capsule named Orion, which will bring future people to the lunar surface.
NASA WANTS TO GO THROUGH ALL THE STEPS LEADING UP TO LAUNCH
But first, SLS must launch. Its first flight, Artemis I, is likewise a practise. The rocket will send Orion on a four- to six-week journey around the Moon to demonstrate its capabilities. But first, NASA wants to do a wet dress rehearsal of the whole launch process. The word “wet” alludes to the fact that NASA flight controllers expect to load the rocket’s tanks with ultracold liquid fuel on launch day. “It closely tracks launch countdown,” said Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, NASA’s Artemis launch director. “There are tiny variances, but they are minimal.” The primary difference is that the countdown will not reach zero, hence there will be no launch.
It’s been over a decade in the making. NASA and Boeing have been working on SLS since the early 2010s, with several delays and cost overruns. On March 17th, the SLS rocket moved out of NASA’s historic Vehicle Assembly Building and onto its main launchpad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The launchpad, LC-39B, was utilised for several Apollo and Space Shuttle flights.
This time around, NASA wants to make sure that the SLS infrastructure works together for the first time. In addition to the huge movable launch platform needed to sustain the rocket during launch, the ground support systems comprise different tanks and structures used to feed cryogenic fuel into the rocket. “The mobile launcher has hundreds of components that must work,” said Tom Whitmeyer, NASA’s deputy associate administrator for common exploration systems development.


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3/6 By David Hodgson. Something very weird occurs on Teddy's stag night.
2/6 By Leah Chillery. Leo is in love with Penny and he plans to marry her. But Leo has secrets
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2/3 Sally Stephens has not seen or heard from husband Aidan for 16 months.
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The somewhat cryptic statement issued by MLB states:
Major League Baseball recently notified Manny Ramirez of an issue under Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Rather than continue with the process under the Program, Ramirez has informed MLB that he is retiring as an active player. If Ramirez seeks reinstatement in the future, the process under the Drug Program will be completed. MLB will not have any further comment on this matter.
Will Carroll is tweeting that Ramirez again tested positive for an illegal substance.
Sources confirm to me that Manny Ramirez tested postive for a banned substance and rather than appeal, he retired.
The saying goes fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. I feel a little bit fooled by Manny Ramirez, but for whatever reason, I can’t bring myself to get angry at the player. If Alex Rodriguez were to suddenly get caught for a banned substance, my reaction would almost certainly be different, so I’m completely aware of my double standard when I write that I’ll be very sorry to not see Manny anymore.
He was great. And fun. And maybe the best hitter I’ve ever had the privilege of seeing play in person.
I think the best writing on Manny came from this New Yorker piece from 2007, written by Ben McGrath.
This quote seems most relevant:
Hey, I don’t know. Baseball, you know, one day you’re here, the next day you’re in another place. So you really cannot say, ‘Oh, I’m going to be here for a long time.’
According to MLBTR, the Tampa Bay Rays have also issued a brief statement:
We are obviously surprised and disappointed by this news. We will have no further comment on this matter.
Ken Rosenthal has more details:
Source: Manny’s positive test occurred in spring training. Evidently did not appeal. Otherwise #MLB would have just announced suspension.
If indeed it was another positive test, Ramirez would’ve faced a 100 game suspension. Perhaps the only thing sadder than not being able to see Manny play again, is considering what a second positive drug test means to his future Hall of Fame candidacy. Given the way that Jeff Bagwell, a player that never reportedly tested positive for a banned substance, was treated during his first year of eligibility, what chance does Manny Ramirez have of ever entering the Hall of Fame?


The championship knot is being untied in the German Bundesliaga.
Led by Edin Terzic Borussia Dortmundat home, Bo Svensson’s team Mainzwill host.
WHAT TIME IS BORUSSIA DORTMUND v MAINZ?
The fight to be played at Signal Iduna Park will start at 16:30 CEST.
WHICH CHANNEL IS BORUSSIA DORTMUND Vs MAINZ?
The match, which will be directed by German referee Marco Fritz, will be broadcast live on beIN Sports 4 and Tivibu Spor 1 channels.
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Borussia Dortmund left Augsburg with a 3-0 away win in their last match in the league.
Mainz, on the other hand, lost 4-1 to Stuttgart, which it hosted in its home ground.


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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said they are sending teams to investigate a fatal crash in Florida on Friday involving a Tesla Inc car and a semi-trailer. FILE PHOTO: A Tesla logo is seen at a groundbreaking ceremony of Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory in Shanghai, China January 7, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo The two agencies are investigating several crashes involving the use of Tesla’s driver assistance system Autopilot including a fatal crash in California in March 2018. NHTSA, the auto safety regulator, can demand a recall if it believes a defect poses an unreasonable risk, while the NTSB makes safety recommendations. A spokesman for the U.S. Transportation Department that oversees NHTSA said late on Friday that “NHTSA’s Crash Investigation Division assigned a Special Crash Investigation team to investigate the crash”, while the NTSB said it is … [Read more...] about U.S. safety agencies to investigate fatal Tesla crash in Florida
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Friday March 1, 2019 11:36 PM A federal safety agency is sending a three-member team to investigate a fatal crash involving a Tesla electric car and a semitrailer that is strikingly similar to a fatal 2016 crash involving a Tesla Written by The Associated Press DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on a fatal crash involving a Tesla (all times local): 10:35 p.m. A federal safety agency is sending a three-member team to investigate a fatal crash involving a Tesla electric car and a semitrailer that is strikingly similar to a fatal 2016 crash involving a Tesla. The National Transportation Safety Board announced Friday night that the team would work in cooperation with local authorities following the Friday morning crash in Delray Beach. A sheriff's report says the tractor-trailer was making a left turn onto a divided highway when the 2018 Tesla Model 3 hit the semi's driver side, tearing off the Tesla's roof as it passed under the trailer. The Tesla's driver, 50-year-old … [Read more...] about The Latest: Safety agency to investigate fatal Tesla wreck
Shawn Hudson stands in his lawyers office after filing a lawsuit against Tesla on Tuesday, Oct. 30 in Orlando, Fla. The lawsuit says the autopilot feature of his Tesla Model S failed to detect a disabled car on a highway, leading to a collision that left him with permanent injuries. (AP Photo/Michael Schneider) A photo from a preliminary National Transportation Safety Board investigation of the May 7, 2016 fatal crash involving the driver of a Tesla Model S sedan and a tractor-trailer near Willitson, Florida. The NTSB report revealed at the time of the crash the Tesla was being operated using some of the vehicle‰Û(TM)s semi-autonomous features including lane-keeping and braking assist. The car was also being driven nine miles an hour above the posted speed limit of 65 mph. (National Transportation Safety Board) Sound The gallery will resume inseconds South Jordan Police Department via AP/File FILE – In this May 11, 2018, file photo, released by the … [Read more...] about Driver sues Tesla over autopilot feature, crash
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a tractor trailer early Friday morning in Lexington, Massachusetts. The crash happened in a middle lane on Interstate 95 north in the area of the service center near Exit 30A (Route 2A). State Police said the victim was transported from the scene with life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced dead. The right two lanes of the highway were closed following the crash, causing delays. Left lanes remained open for travel, as did Exits 30A/B. Judge Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testified in front of the Senate Judicial Committee about allegations that Ford was sexually assaulted by Kavanaugh in high school. Here are some of the key moments during the hearing. (Published Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018) All lanes have since reopened, but delays were expected to take a while to clear up. The tractor trailer driver did stop following the collision. The crash is under investigation. SEC Charges Tesla CEO Elon Musk With … [Read more...] about Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Tractor Trailer on Interstate 95 in Lexington
When Mangesh Gururaj’s wife left home to pick up their child from math lessons one Sunday earlier this month, she turned on her Tesla Model S and hit “Summon,” a self-parking feature that the electric automaker has promoted as a central step towards driverless cars. But as the $65,000 sedan reversed itself out of the garage, Gururaj said, the car abruptly bashed into a wall, ripping its front end off with a loud crack. The maimed Tesla looked as if it would have kept driving, Gururaj said, if his wife hadn’t hit the brakes. No one was hurt, but Gururaj was rattled: The car had failed disastrously, during the simplest of maneuvers, using one of the most basic features from the self-driving technology he and his family had trusted countless times at higher speeds. “This is just a crash in the garage. You can fix this. But what if we were summoning and there was a child it didn’t see?” said Gururaj, an IT consultant in North Carolina, who bought … [Read more...] about Elon Musk said a Tesla could drive itself across the country by 2018. One just crashed backing out of a garage.

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Florida: American engineers can be said with the help of nanotechnology has developed a flexible battery that can be charged in the Super Capacitors and call in seconds.
University of Central Florida experts prepared battery can be charged to 30 thousand times without losing its effectiveness. Research specialist and author of the report that ‘Super Capacitors can charge their mobile phone in just a few seconds, which is enough for one week.
According to experts, the battery will be able to replace conventional batteries, the battery is made from nano-materials, it can be very lengthy and large. However, two-dimensional used grafyn Capacitors in which the team from the University of Florida so Nano Materials. But there was no advantage and then the team has developed a new chemical process that can be easily set up in the existing two-dimensional material.
Nanoscience and technology Center, who works in the experts say that a simple chemical method of the material to be in the structure dimensional millions for nanometer thick wire was placed in the two-dimensional kekhol matter. The heart (core), which rapidly coming in and out and electron charging are very fast.
Such Nano batteries that can be used successfully to charge small devices and can be focused to a greater amount of power. Theoretically, batteries can be charged 1500 times less.


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Weight gain is a common complaint among those taking Zoloft (sertraline). In fact, research suggests that as many as 25 percent of people who take SSRIs gain weight.
There’s no denying that when it comes to weight gain, Zoloft is a controversial subject. Some say that the antidepressant is to blame for their extra pounds, while others claim that it’s helped them lose weight.
But, what’s the truth? Is Zoloft really responsible for weight gain? And if so, what can you do about it?
Here are some scientific facts about Zoloft weight gain – What you need to know. Read on…
Does Zoloft Cause Weight Gain? – Facts
The answer isn’t a simple yes or no. Some people taking Zoloft do experience weight gain as a side effect, while others don’t.
And there are a variety of factors that can affect whether or not you’ll gain weight on Zoloft, including your dosage, how long you’re taking the drug, your diet and exercise habits, and your overall health.
That being said, weight gain is a possible side effect of taking Zoloft as some studies suggest. Although it is not considered a common one.
According to JAMA (Jornal by American Medical Association), a 6 months research and study on patients between 6-17 years of age have shown a drastic increase of 6.5 lbs of weight gain.
Whatever the statistics, it is important to be aware that weight gain is a potential side effect of taking Zoloft.
If you are concerned about gaining weight, talk to your doctor about other treatment options.
How Does Zoloft Boost Weight Gain?
It’s no secret that many people gain weight when they start taking antidepressants.
In fact, weight gain is one of the most commonly reported side effects of the popular antidepressant Zoloft.
While the exact mechanism behind this weight gain is not completely understood, there are a few possible explanations.
One theory is that SSRIs cause weight gain by increasing the level of a hormone called leptin in the body.
Leptin has a role in controlling food intake and energy expenditure. This can lead to an increase in appetite and/or a decrease in the ability to burn calories.
Another possibility is that Zoloft affects hormones that regulate hunger and fullness, causing patients to feel hungrier and/or less satiated after eating. This can lead them to eat more resulting in weight gain.
To sum up, researchers aren’t entirely clear why & how sertraline and other antidepressants cause weight gain, despite the fact that it is a documented side effect.
Tactics to Avoid Weight Gain When on Zoloft
It’s possible that sertraline (Zoloft) will cause some degree of weight gain, but there are things you can do to lessen the impact of this side effect.
Here are some tips –
Keeping Track of Your Weight
Weigh yourself before starting the medication. This will help you to keep track of your weight and also help you with taking the necessary steps before it’s too late.
Maintaining Regular Eating Habits
Zoloft can cause you to feel empty stomached more often. That’s not because you’re actually in need of food but because the medicine alters your metabolism tricking you to feel empty. So, try to stick to your same daily meal plan as before. This will help you avoid excess weight gain.
After you start taking Zoloft, you may feel more relaxed and stress-free all the time. This can boost your unwillingness to exercise and stay active. And that’s a huge reason to gain weight. So, try to focus on exercising every now and then.
You should stay away from junk food, soda, and fatty foods. Take in lots of fresh produce and healthful grains. You won’t put on any unnecessary weight.
Make sure you are getting enough sleep. Sleep deprivation can lead to weight gain, so aim for 7-8 hours of sleep each night.
Talk to Your Doctor
If your body is showing signs of weight gain, talk to your doctor as soon as possible. Talk to your doctor about other potential side effects of the medication and explore other treatment options. This will be your best bet.
If you follow these tips, you should be able to avoid Zoloft weight gain. But always remember to consult your doctor.
Weight gain can be a difficult side effect to deal with, both emotionally and physically.
If you are concerned about gaining weight while taking Zoloft, talk to your doctor. They may change your dosage or recommend an alternative drug.


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Thank God and Kroger
For those of you who are unaware, the giant company Monsanto puts a hormone in cows that finds its way into the milk we give our kids. This hormone is bad news for the human body. Our government has done nothing about it. But, finally, another major corporation is stepping up.
Oh, and props to J--. He knows why.
August 6, 2007
Kroger Co.'s announcement last week that it plans to switch to milk free of synthetic hormones is another blow to Monsanto Co., maker of Posilac, the brand-name supplement that's given to boost a cow's milk production.
Monsanto, based in suburban St. Louis, already had been reducing inventory of the hormone as Starbucks Coffee Co. and other retailers rejected it.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration as well as Monsanto insist the hormone -- recombinant bovine somatotropin, or rBST -- is safe.
Cincinnati-based Kroger, one of the nation's largest retail grocery chains, said consumer preference -- not safety concerns -- prompted the decision.
The retailer began moving toward rBST-free milk this year in Louisiana and Texas stores. By February, Kroger plans to sell only milk certified as free of synthetic hormones at the 2,458 supermarkets and multidepartment stores it operates in 31 states under two dozen local names.
The Center for Food Safety, a Washington-based nonprofit that opposes Monsanto's biotech crops and Posilac, applauded the decision. "It is based on informed opinion and demonstrated consumer preferences: Kroger is being responsive to customers' needs," the group said in a statement.
Monsanto acknowledges its Posilac business has been affected as companies demand milk free of synthetic hormones. In its most recent quarterly financial report, Monsanto said that it will continue this year to reduce bulk-powder inventory of Posilac, and that it believes some requests for rBST-free milk "will limit our future sales."
"With higher milk prices these days, it's disappointing that [Posilac] production technology -- which can add efficiency at the farm gate and have a direct impact on consumer costs -- is being denied," Monsanto spokesman Andrew Burchett said Friday.
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The November 2009 attack happened inside a crowded building where soldiers were waiting to get vaccines and routine paperwork after recently returning from deployments or preparing to go to Afghanistan and Iraq.
Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan was convicted and sentenced to death last year in that mass shooting. He said he acted to protect Islamic insurgents abroad from American aggression.
According to testimony during Hasan's trial last August, Hasan walked inside carrying two weapons and several loaded magazines, shouted "Allahu Akbar!" — Arabic for "God is great!" — and opened fire with a handgun.
Witnesses said he targeted soldiers as he walked through the building, leaving pools of blood, spent casings and dying soldiers on the floor. Photos of the scene were shown to the 13 officers on the military jury.
The rampage ended when Hasan was shot in the back by Fort Hood police officers outside the building. He was paralyzed from the waist down and is now on death row at the military prison at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas.
After that shooting, the military tightened security at bases nationwide. Those measures included issuing security personnel long-barreled weapons, adding an insider-attack scenario to their training and strengthening ties to local law enforcement, according to Peter Daly, a vice admiral who retired from the Navy in 2011. The military also joined an FBI intelligence-sharing program aimed at identifying terror threats.
In September, a former Navy man opened fire at the Washington Navy Yard, leaving 13 people dead, including the gunman. After that shooting, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel ordered the Pentagon to review security at all U.S. defense installations worldwide and examine the granting of security clearances that allow access to them.
Asked Wednesday about security improvements in the wake of other shootings at U.S. military bases, Hagel said, "Obviously when we have these kinds of tragedies on our bases, something's not working."
Associated Press writers Ramit Plushnick-Masti in Houston; Eric Tucker and Alicia Caldwell in Washington; Lolita C. Baldor in Honolulu; and Nedra Pickler in Chicago contributed to this report.
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Automotive entrepreneur August Horch was born in the municipality of Winningen in the Kingdom of Prussia (now part of Germany). After graduating from Mittweida Technical College with a degree in engineering, Horch pursued a career in shipbuilding before shifting his focus to another mode of transportation. In 1896, he began working for automobile pioneer Karl Benz as a production manager.
Horch went into business for himself in 1899, founding the automobile manufacturer A. Horch & Co. in the city of Cologne. The company’s first automobile was introduced in 1901. Horch left his namesake company in 1909 after a dispute with his partners. He soon established a new automobile firm in the town of Zwikau. He originally named this firm Horch Automobil-Werke GmbH, something that led to a legal dispute with his former partners. A court ruled in favor in favor of his former partners, deciding that the name “Horch” was a registered trademark and that he could not use it for another automotive company.
In 1910, Horch established a new automobile manufacturer. He named this company Audi Automobilwerke GmbH, with “Audi” being the Latin translation of “Horch.” The company became known far and wide simply as Audi, and it is now one of the world’s best-selling luxury automobile brands.
Horch remained with Audi until 1920. In 1937, he published an autobiography entitled “Ich Baute Autos” (I Built Cars). Horch died in 1951 at the age of 82.
For more information about August Horch, please check out https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_Horch


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Despite the vague, and unwarranted, skepticism about the AstraZeneca vaccine, here comes great news for the serum produced by the Anglo-Swedish company in collaboration with the University of Oxford.
AstraZeneca vaccine over 55 or over 65? Let’s be clear
The Technical-Scientific Commission ofItalian drug agency has given the ok to administer AstraZeneca’s anti-Covid vaccine to subjects up to 65 years old of age in good health. Older or frail people will instead be given Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which are different because of mRNA.
The circular from the Ministry of Health that incorporates the new indications should be released on Friday 19. The AIFA actually further specifies the safety of the vaccine. After having, a few weeks ago, expressed a favorable opinion regarding the use of AstraZeneca also for the over 55s, with the new green light it sets the maximum age at 65 years.
“Based on the immunogenicity results and safety data, the benefit / risk ratio of this vaccine is favorable even in older subjects who do not have specific risk factors” he highlighted. For further scruple, and in the absence of other data, Aifa has decided to raise the age but to stop it at 65.
Meanwhile, on February 15, the pharmaceutical giant has earned WHO OK for emergency use in individuals aged 18 and over, including those over 65. Administration takes place in two doses over a period of 4 to 12 weeks. The WHO Panel recommended a dosing interval of 8 to 12 weeks.
This regimen has been shown to be safe and effective in clinical trials in preventing symptomatic Covid, with no severe cases and no hospitalizations beyond 14 days after the second dose. WHO has also recommended the use of the vaccine in countries where new variants are prevalent, including the South African variant B1.351, despite the South African government’s stop using the serum.
AstraZeneca is the first industry to join COVAX: what it is and how it works
AstraZeneca is committed to making its vaccine available to as many countries as possible and without profit during the period of the pandemic. In June 2020, the company announced a sub-license agreement with the Serum Institute of India (SII) to produce and supply up to one billion doses of the vaccine to low- and middle-income countries. The company was the first global pharmaceutical company to join the WHO program COVAX in June 2020.
Now, AstraZeneca and SII explain that they will work with the COVAX tool to begin providing the vaccine around the world – most doses will go as quickly as possible to low- and middle-income countries. This global mechanism is working precisely to accelerate the development, production and equal access to new Covid tools around the world for all participating countries, regardless of income level.
In the first half of 2021, it is hoped that more than 300 million doses of the vaccine will be made available to 145 countries through COVAX. Doses will be equally assigned according to the COVAX Allocation Framework.
All about the AstraZeneca vaccine: efficacy, side effects and storage
A particularly strategic vaccine that of AstraZeneca, despite even some doctors and nurses, in various parts of the world, we have rejected it because it is considered less safe. In fact, his effectiveness reaches 82.4% and even 100% against the most serious and dangerous forms of Coronavirus (in participants who had the second dose 12 weeks after the first, the efficacy 14 days after the second dose was 82.4%).
As the experts explain, fever, fatigue and muscle aches are normal and expected reactions in case of vaccination. In the case of very mild flu-like symptoms that usually last a day or two and may even require rest at home, but they disappear fairly quickly without leaving any consequences, so there is nothing to worry about.
Furthermore, it costs very little and has the considerable advantage of being able to be stored for 6 months at temperatures between 2 ° and 8 ° C, if the package remains intact. After opening the vial it can be stored in the refrigerator (2 ° C – 8 ° C) for no more than 48 hours and at room temperature (below 30 ° C) for up to 6 hours.
It should also be clearly specified that this viral vector vaccine, which induces good protection against Covid-19 despite lower efficacy rates than Pfizer and Moderna, it cannot possibly cause SARS-CoV-2 infection or Covid-10 disease because it does not contain active viruses, but only a genetic component that brings information into the body of those who are vaccinated to produce specific antibodies.
Tests on children and a new vaccine against Covid variants
AstraZeneca is also about to leave with i first tests on children. The serum will be administered to 300 minors, between the ages of 6 and 17, to verify its safety and efficacy even in this age group. The new trial will start in Great Britain by the end of February.
In the meantime, the company expects to produce over 100 million doses by the end of February and to produce over 200 million per month in April. The group closes the 2020 accounts with a net profit more than doubled to 3.2 billion dollars and sales up 9% to 26.6 billion and 7.41 billion in the last quarter alone.
And it has already announced that it has started searches for a vaccine update, to make it more calibrated and effective against new variants of the Coronavirus that are worrying scientists and that risk plunging us back into a new hard lockdown.
The no of Switzerland
At the moment, to say no to AstraZeneca is Switzerland, which has decided not to approve the vaccine, stating that there is not enough data to do so. With obvious repercussions on the vaccination plan of the Swiss country.
Swiss regulator Swissmedic said the data submitted by AstraZeneca was insufficient to authorize the use of the Anglo-Swedish company’s Covid vaccine, saying “new studies” were needed.
However, the decision is not final: The Swiss government said more data on the safety, efficacy and quality of the vaccine is needed to make a more accurate approval assessment. In order to obtain a final evaluation, the company will also need to submit additional efficacy data from an ongoing Phase III study in North and South America, and these will need to be analyzed.
In January, Swiss media reported that the vaccine was only a few weeks away from approval. But then the stop came. As soon as the results are received, temporary authorization may be issued.

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Winston plays after brother's death, Spartans win easily
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Cassius Winston breezed smoothly toward the basket for a layup. Then he checked out of the game moments later, stopping for a hug with coach Tom Izzo on the way back to join his teammates on the sideline.
This was a weekend when basketball was put in perspective - but maybe provided a bit of comfort as well.
Playing a night after the death of his brother, Winston had 17 points and 11 assists to lift No. 1 Michigan State to an emotional 100-47 victory over Binghamton in the Spartans' home opener Sunday night. Zachary Winston, Cassius' younger brother, died after being hit by a westbound Amtrak train in Albion on Saturday night. He was a basketball player at Albion College.MORE
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