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"County Map of North Carolina/…South Carolina/…Florida",
Subject: United States, southern
Period: 1860 (dated)
Color: Hand Color
11.4 x 14 inches
29 x 35.6 cm
Three maps surrounded in a floral garland border. Great detail of towns, roads, and railways. Inset of Charleston Harbor.

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It takes skill, talent and patience to create a mouth-watering masterpiece in the kitchenbut it helps to have the right tools to work with. Food is more than life-sustaining – it brings people together in ways nothing else can. That’s why it’s so important to have the right appliances in your kitchen. It will transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Guests will think you’re a professional chef and you will feel great knowing you are pleasing all who pass through your kitchen. Espresso machines and small food processors are among the most important partners in your culinary needs.
With so many options for espresso machines, mini food processors and other kitchen appliances, it can be difficult to choose the one that fits your needs.
These come with many different options as well as a wide price range. Here are a few to look at that are reasonably priced under $300.
- Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker: Weighing in at 16 pounds with dimensions of 12” x 12” x 15” mean this will fit on any countertop, coffee bar or island. Equipped with a 15-bar thermoblock pump, you can be assured that this machine will extract the full flavor out of every coffee bean and granule.
- Gaggia 16100 Evolution Home Espresso Cappuccino Machine (Black): While this is a popular commercial model, it is also great for home use. This machine promises quick brewing because of its high-wattage, dual-heating element boiler. It also comes with a Perfect Crema device which helps to create just the right amount and texture of foam without your intervention.
- Philips Saeco RI9366/47 ViaVenezia Espresso Machine (Black): This is one of the heavier models, at 20 pounds, but has several great features. This unit is equipped with a pressurized portafilter which allows for maximum flavor from each coffee ground and granule. The Pannarello steam wand enables you to froth milk, and also provides hot water for other beverages like hot chocolate and tea.
Mini Food Processors
Don’t let the word ‘mini’ fool you. These are space-saving powerhouses that can process most foods quickly and easily. Here are some of the most popular models:
- Cuisinart DLC-2A Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor: With simple control buttons and a powerful motor, this small processor can handle almost any job. The parts are dishwasher-safe, making clean up a snap. It has a reversing blade that allows for more powerful processing.
- Ninja Master Prep Professional (QB1004): This one is a cross between a processor and a blender. The versatility makes it a great buy if you spend a lot of time in the kitchen. It is powerful enough to crush ice and frozen fruits, and comes with separate, interchangeable containers. The parts are dishwasher safe.
- Pampered Chef Cutting Edge Food Chopper: This is great for quick, small jobs but is not recommended if you have a lot of chopping to do. Simply place herbs, veggies or fruits on a cutting board and ‘slap’ your hand down on the handle to activate the blade.
Both espresso machines and mini food processors can become your best friends if you love to cook and entertain.
If you love making smoothies and experimenting with different flavours and ingredients, blenders are an absolute must-have appliance in your kitchen. Without a quality blender, your smoothies won’t be very ‘smooth’.
With the variety of blenders on the market today it can be difficult to choose one that’s right for you. Here are some of the choices available.
- Blendtec Designer Series WildSide Blender: With more than 1500 watts of power, this blender can handle all kinds of foods, like apples and cheese. Of course it makes great smoothies too! This is one of the more versatile products on the market, but it is also one of the most expensive. It’s well worth the price, though, if you want it for everyday use.
- Breville Hemisphere Control Blender: This multi-speed blender combines great price and great results. It can be used every day and produces great results every time. It is also very quiet, so you won’t wake the whole house up when you use it.
- Cuisinart PowerEdge 1000 Watt Blender: This is the most powerful blender that Cuisinart offers and is at the top of the price range. The stainless steel promises durability and the sleek design will look great on any countertop. Versatile and practical, this blender will be a welcome addition to your kitchen.
- Vitamix S30: This just might be the gold standard of blenders. Blend in a 40 ounce jug, or a 20 ounce travel mug if you’re on the go.
Electric skillets are another ‘must have’ appliance if you love cooking healthy food quickly and easily. They stow away in a snap and most come with easy to clean components. Here are a few of the most popular models:
- Presto 06857 16-inch Electric Foldaway Skillet: If you’re short on space, this unit has the ideal solution. The handles fold down and if needed can be detached. This makes for a compact unit that can be stored just about anywhere. The ample frying space means you can cook for the whole family. The glass tempered lid allows for easy viewing and the non-stick coating means easy cleanup.
- De’Longhi BG45 Electric Skillet: This model is only 15” but compensates over other models because of its even heating system. This model has venting holes built-in to the handle, which can be opened or closed, depending on what type of food you’re cooking.
- Presto 06620 11-Inch Electric Skillet: While the flat cooking surface is only 11 inches, the dome-shaped lid allows for more substantial foods to be cooked, such as whole chicken or pork roast. That makes for a more versatile skillet that can be used for weeknight family meals or more elaborate dinner parties.
- Cuisinart CSK-250 GreenGourmet 14-Inch Nonstick Electric Skillet: What sets this skillet apart from the rest is the quality of the non-stick cooking surface. It is not made with harmful toxins or chemicals, like some other non-stick surfaces. This makes it a good choice for the healthy-conscious cook.
When it comes to healthy cooking and small appliances, there are no substitutions for quality blenders and electric skillets.
If there are two appliances that no kitchen should be without it would be vacuum sealers and electric pressure cookers. Both of these powerhouse appliances can save you money (and who doesn’t want to do that?).
One of the best ways to save money at the grocery store is to buy in bulk. But most people can’t eat 10 pounds of hamburger in a week (nor do they want to!) Instead, use a vacuum sealer to pack and seal portions to put in the freezer.
So why not just use freezer bags? They may be ok for the short term, but they are not an ideal solution for most foods. The key is to make sure that there is no air in the bags; if air is allowed to get in, the food gets freezer burnt. Once that happens the food has to be thrown away, as it will not taste right and could potentially contain harmful toxins.
A vacuum sealer solves that problem by sealing your food so that it tastes just as fresh from the freezer after two weeks as it did on the day you bought it. Here are some of the best models currently available on the market:
- FoodSaver FM2000-000 Vacuum Sealing System: Its compact size and practical price make this a popular choice for consumers. Features include an easy-latch closure and a 5-year warranty.
- FoodSaver 4840 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealing System: This model is slightly larger but is great for sealing canisters as well as bags. Other features include a rapid marinade mode.
- FoodSaverGameSaver Deluxe Vacuum Sealing Kit: This was designed with the hunter and sportsmen in mind. The press-and-release lever allows for hands-free operation when sealing game meat. It is also equipped with a built-in cutter and roll storage.
Electric Pressure Cooker
These appliances aren’t just for cooking up a mouth-watering rice dish. They can be used for just about anything including meat, vegetables and stews. These are great for making large batches of food and then freezing them (with your vacuum sealer of course!).
Here are some of the most popular models:
- Presto 01362 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker: This six-quart capacity cooker provides lots of space for cooking veggies and meat. It is dishwasher safe and easy to clean. Other features include a cover lock indicator to show internal pressure.
- Futura by Hawkins Hard Anodized 5.0 Liter Pressure Cooker: This cooker is available in various sizes and is known for durability even with consistent use. Features include a locked safety lid and a safety cool handle.
- Cuisinart CPC-600AMZ 1000-Watt 6-Quart Electric Pressure Cooker: This has a large six-quart capacity and is designed to cook quickly without compromising on taste. Features include various pressure cooking settings and push button controls.
If your budget is limited and you can only choose one or two small kitchen appliances, vacuum sealers and electric pressure cookers should be at the top of your list. They are made to last and are sure-fire money savers on your grocery bill.

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The Hispania Racing Team heads to the Australian GP targeting not a points-finish, but just a finish.
Hispania made their F1 debut two weeks ago in Bahrain in rather trying circumstances as the team had failed to take part in pre-season testing.
Their lack of running quickly became apparent as Karun Chandhok and Bruno Senna took the final two places on the grid while neither driver made it to the end of the race.
Chandhok's lap two retirement meant he completed a total of nine laps over the course of the entire Bahrain weekend, an amount he hopes to seriously improve on this time around in Australia.
"I am really looking forward to my second F1 race this weekend. I have never driven in Melbourne, but I am a very quick learner. I was able to work on a team's simulator before the grand prix so that will help my familiarisation a little bit!" said Chandhok.
"Our next step with the team's engineers is to make the car reliable for the race. The secret of good racing preparation is to complete as many laps as possible on Friday to see where we are with the car.
"Finishing the race would be a fantastic achievement we will strive for."
Team boss Colin Kolles agrees with the 26-year-old, adding that the team has been working hard to ensure that first race finish comes "very soon."
"We have worked extremely hard since the Bahrain season opener. We have worked long hours and successfully with Bridgestone, Cosworth and Xtrack learned from our first laps with the car and found a good basis from which to start preparation for our second Grand Prix in Australia in a few days.
"We have successfully repaired the damage sustained by Karun Chandhok's car and focused on building our car's reliability.
"Our goal is to improve steadily and the next step is to work towards our first race finish. I am confident we will achieve this goal very soon and having seen how we came together as a team in Bahrain I can see just how much potential and commitment we have."


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The lower house of the Swiss Parliament voted 126-67 against plans to share information about alleged U.S. tax evaders with U.S. authorities, pushing back against the Swiss cabinet and the Obama administration, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.
Under the now-defeated proposal, Switzerland’s approximately 300 banks would start providing information about their past clients to the U.S. Department of Justice, though they wouldn’t share client identities.
Parliamentary critics argue that the measure is “blackmail” by U.S. authorities, who are pressuring Switzerland to do their bidding and that fines for banks violating the agreement could be unacceptably high, up to 10 million Swiss francs ($10.8 million).
But the Swiss cabinet has said that the alternative could be prosecution by U.S. authorities and heavy legal fines. Wegelin & Co., formerly Switzerland’s oldest bank, was indicted by U.S. prosecutors last year and is now defunct, the Journal reports.
In late May, the Swiss cabinet said that the legislation will bring “legal closure” and “put the past to rest.”
“If banks were not authorized to cooperate with the U.S. authorities, the initiation of further criminal investigations or charges concerning banking institutions could not be ruled out,” warned the cabinet in a statement.
They urged swift passage at the time, but now time is running out and the upper house of the Swiss Parliament must reconsider the measure, which it approved earlier in June.
The Swiss summer lawmaking session is set to end on Friday, with the autumn session restarting on Sept. 9.

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Anti-pokie campaigners are slamming the state government's new gaming reforms which passed the Lower House late last night with support from Labor
The bill would end Federal Group's 50-year monopoly on poker machines, but it's feared there are not enough harm minimisation measures to protect gambling addicts.
The legislation now heads to the Upper House in a fortnight where Independent MLC Megg Webb is hoping to get through some amendments.
"What we've seen is a bill pass that is virtually absent of harm minimisation, favours the industry, gives massive tax cuts to the casino poker machines, and really doesn't deliver the best option for our state," she said.
The Tasmanian Council of Social Service agrees.
"The Gutwein Government and Tasmanian Labor have failed to make good on their commitments to protect at risk Tasmanians from the harms caused by poker machines," CEO Adrienne Picone said
"We’re concerned that the proposed legislation will make it harder to regulate pokies, meaning more Tasmanians will experience harm.
"One in three Tasmanians personally know someone with a serious problem gambling on poker machines and there is a legitimate expectation in the community that our elected representatives take decisive action to address the harms caused by poker machines."
Independent Kristie Johnston as well as the two Greens MPs voted against the bill.
"Under the cover of darkness, Labor voted with the Liberals more than 40 times to push this sickening and parasitic Bill through the Lower House," Leader Cassy O'Connor said.
"These two old, amoral parties long ago forgot what principles look like.
"They were both far too content to do the bidding of the Tasmanian Hospitality Association and their donors in the gambling industry. "


Walks in Wellesley: Exploring Open Spaces and Trails
Required reading if you walk, jog, cross country ski, or just wish to enjoy nature and the outdoors in Wellesley, Massachusetts. New current information about trails and open space. Tips for what to observe in nature. Historic and Geological facts.
- A large map of Wellesley to locate open spaces and trails
- Detailed trail maps for properties and trails open to the public
- How to access sanctuaries and reservations, i.e. where to park and where to enter
- A naturalist's view of what to observe
Wellesley Conservation Council, Inc.
P.O. Box 871129
Wellesley Hills, MA 02418-0001


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Editor’s Note: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)
Lenovo, Taking Page From Apple, Chases Samsung in China (Bloomberg)
Taking a page from the playbook of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), a company it’s already beaten in China smartphone sales, Lenovo Group Ltd. (992) is counting on a chain of retail stores to help it surpass leader Samsung Electronics Co. (005930)
The outlets offer the gleaming glass and wide counters found at Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shops, with phones and tablets sitting on tables for customers to try out. Lenovo’s Solution Center takes the place of the Genius Bar, and staff look trim and neat in black polo shirts instead of Apple’s blue Tees.
Wozniak praises Apple’s formula for success (BBC News)
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s co-founder Steve Wozniak believes one of the secrets of the company’s success is that it found the formula to remain nibble and innovative despite its size. That cannot, perhaps, be said of Microsoft, which has rested on markets and products it build up a long time ago, he says.
Apple battles scope of e-books injunction (stuff.co.nz)
The United States offered to ease the terms of a proposed civil injunction against Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) for conspiring to raise e-book prices, but the company said the revised proposal is still designed to “inflict punishment” and must be rejected. At issue is how to ensure that Apple does not violate antitrust law, following a July 10 ruling by US District Judge Denise Cote in Manhattan that it had conspired with five major publishers to undermine pricing by rivals including Amazon.com, which dominates the market for electronic books.
Apple CEO Tim Cook faces big challenges on his second anniversary (Los Angeles Times)
Happy anniversary, Tim Cook! Today marks two years since you were appointed chief executive of Apple. Such a loaded moment, ascending to the helm of such an iconic company but knowing that the man you were replacing was probably close to death. You handled it with grace and dignity.
Appeals court says Apple and Samsung don’t have to reveal top secrets in court
The Apple-Samsung legal wars over tech patents have created a big window into their corporate secrets. But a U.S. appeals court wants to shut that windows. In a ruling Friday, the court said that U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh should not have ordered Apple and Samsung to disclose “exceptionally sensitive information” about their sales and profits.

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Samsung, Apple and Google got some very stiff new competition today from Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi Inc. The company unveiled two new phablets, the Xiaomi Mi Note and Mi Note Pro, primarily for the Chinese and Indian markets.
The Mi Note and Mi Note Pro aren’t Xiaomi’s first phablets, but they are the company’s first ones that compete spec-for-spec with the best phablets on the market, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Google's Nexus 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus, but at a lower price. Taking inspiration from Apple’s design and Samsung Electronics Co.’s "Note" name, the Mi Note and Mi Note Pro could easily be the next hot seller in Asian markets.
But with newer, beefier specifications and higher prices for each smartphone (2,299 yuan/$371 for the Mi Note and 3,299 yuan/$532 for the Note Pro), Xiaomi could be laying the groundwork for a global expansion that would take it out of emerging markets and into Europe and even the U.S.
Creative strategies analyst Ben Bajarin says Xiaomi’s choice of components for the Mi Note and Mi Note Pro suggests it is trying to resolve various intellectual property issues, which thus far have prevented the company from being able to move to outside of East Asian markets. The devices include chips by Qualcomm, camera lenses by Sony and displays by Gorilla Glass, which are common components for many devices and likely require licenses and deals with the suppliers before they can be used.
Feels like Xiaomi is progressing its products in ways that certainly open the US door to them.
â€” Ben Bajarin (@BenBajarin) January 15, 2015
Xiaomi has said it has no plans to enter the U.S. market, a place it has no brand and very established competition. Instead, the manufacturer plans to expand to markets including India and Indonesia, and later this year to Brazil, Russia, Thailand, Mexico and Turkey.
But looking at the specs, if Xiaomi did decide to move into the U.S., they'd do just fine. These devices have some of the most advanced technology on the market, many nearly matching components in the Note 4 and Nexus 6 such as Qualcomm brand processors and QHD displays. The phones will be on the market by the end of the month, giving high-end consumers cheaper alternatives than other brands, though they would be much more expensive than other Xiaomi phones.


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Carleton’s premier residence dining facility is just one of the reasons why Carleton’s dining operations have been voted number two in Canada for two consecutive years!
Located on the 3rd floor of Residence Commons, the caf is an all-you-care-to-eat facility featuring 15 unique stations that offer a wide variety of food choices to our students. Many of the stations are set up to allow our team of chefs to prepare food right in front of your eyes! the caf offers a variety of options every day, ranging from roasted pork tenderloin, Asian stir fry’s and local Ontario-sourced meals, to curry fried rice and Japanese eggplant.
the caf also caters to a number of dietary needs. Please contact our Registered Dietitian, in order for us to properly cater to your requirements.
Did you know that you can suggest dishes to be served at the caf? Raven’s Choice is a program that allows students to send in their favourite recipes for us to make!
Tell us your comments and suggestions about your caf experience by scanning the QR code and leaving your feedback through our virtual Napkin Talk portal!


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April 26, 2016
New Season – First Race!
HELLOOOOOOOOO TO THE LARGEST, MOST FUN, MOST ENERGIZED GROUP TRIATHLON TRAINING PROGRAM MEMBERS ANYWHERE IN THE CIVILIZED WORLD. Civilized world being defined as (but is not limited to) Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Washington DC, Herndon, Sterling, Reston, or Fairfax. In general – Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC. Sometimes I find myself inserting key words which will help me find my posts in google searches some day! 🙂
HERE IS THE REAL MEAT OF THIS MESSAGE! Welcome to the 2014 Triathlon Racing Season. We kick it off at the Kinetic Triathlon this weekend, at Lake Anna Va.
I have a few reminders I want to share to help calm the nerves of our newest members, focus the minds of our vets, and set the tone for another weekend where Team Z leaves a mark on the local triathlon community! This is long, it took me a long time to write. PLEASE READ IT!
More on weather as the weekend approaches and the details are more clear. But what we can say as of now is that once again – this will be the hottest weekend of our year so far (and by a mile). You are NOT adjusted to the heat yet. You WILL be affected by the heat. You can NOT disrespect the heat and think that you are immune. You must slow down. You can’t race as fast in 80+ degree weather as you can in 60 degree weather when you have not seen a day warmer than 50 in 12 months (a little sarcastic, of course). All of this is fine, though…and “why” you may ask?
Because – each of you are going to SET YOUR MINDS RIGHT as of now. Yes – this race is called a race. One of the races is even called a sprint. But we are going to treat this race like what is intended to be on your training calendars. PRACTICE WEEKEND. This is just a practice. A quality brick workout being held in a beautiful place, surrounded by your teammates, and with tons of food and fun associated. Your “race” this weekend is an opportunity for you to set a baseline for yourself for the season. This is an opportunity to test YOURSELF against this course. You are NOT testing yourself against others.
Our season is VERY young right now – and I seriously hope you can all relax a little bit and set yourselves up for success by level setting your expectations. You are not tapered. You have not even rested at all. None of us have raced in 6 months, and some of you have not even done one race yet! Your goal for this weekend – practice your equipment lists, race plans, nutrition – have fun – and smile all day long.
In this post:
(Another post on pacing/packing/prep to come shortly).
- Come to the race, bring your family – racing or not!
- Reminder about sportsmanship, and the Team Z Colors.
- Reminders, Tips, Suggestions for Open Water Swimming – calming those nerves (fast people and new people alike). I use these same mental preps – and I swam “for a living”.
1. First thing is first.
Zs not racing: YES YOU CAN COME. Not only is this ok, it is somewhat of a tradition. Our race weekends are soo much more than just “about the race”. I promise. You will have fun. If you are new, you will learn! If you are new, you will swear that you won’t let another race weekend pass you buy b/c of something silly like “nerves”. Relay, relay, relay. Three awesome words! If you have a significant other or family, consider bringing them too. Pack up the dog and a frisbee, come and picnic with us. Everyone is welcome, and encouraged to come! Mom’s, Dad’s, Siblings…bring them all. 🙂
Not all Triathlon Group Training Programs ARE created equal. Team Z was once an up and comer and barely on the radar for anyone in this area. There was a time when no club or team brought tents to races. Then, we showed up and had one. A 10 x 15 tent, 15 chairs, a tarp, and a “road trip grill”. People started to turn their heads. Not because we are so damn pretty – but because the hamburgers smelled so good and they were jealous.
Flash forward eight years: We are now a cornerstone of the mid-atlantic multi-sport community and are even noticed on the national level. Seriously. US Masters and USA Triathlon CEO’s know who we are and have begun reaching out to us to find out “how we do it” (Common Focus, Education, Fun, Burgers). The two top officials in the sport know who we are (they lean on us b/c we provide 50% of the officials in the mid-atlantic). Race Directors recruit us to come to their events because of our energy, presence, enthusiasm (and numbers, of course).
I remember when we race IM USA a few years back, and the announcers made public statements of surprise about the number of athletes in the field from Virginia. The next time we raced an IM event, “We have Team Z back in the house from Northern Va”. Even the big bad evil empire knows us! Everyone knows who we are – period. Some of them like us, some of them love us. Some of them unfortunately DO NOT LIKE US (They just want a hamburger).
- We are unique. There are no other organizations like this one anywhere – I promise you. When we go to races, we are “center stage”. When you wear our jersey you represent your teammates, coaches, and the family members and friends of those people on our team. From podium finishers to final finishers. We are one big family – and we want to make a positive impact on this community!
- On Team Z, we cheer for everyone. Not just our teammates. We wait at the finish line until the last person comes home – Zr or not. If we think everyone is finished, and we are lounging in our tents eating some good food, and a person comes down the hill to the finish line – we get out of our chairs and go line the finish chute and we cheer for them. High Fives down the line. We ring cowbells, we blow green stadium horns. We wish luck to people around us in transition, and at the swim start line. We ask them where they are from and why they don’t come train with us instead of by themselves. We wish people congratulations when we race them to the finish line, and we lose. We stop and offer help when needed. We are not measured by the same standards as a normal triathlete. Everyone will know who we are by the end of the race, and we want them to speak highly of us.
- It is ok to race hard, and take your race seriously. But you must always take the high road. Do not get into arguments with “meat heads” in transition. Do not fuel a fire, or poke fun at anyone for any reason. It is so much more fun to be “in the right”. And, simply – it makes you feel good. Please watch your language and think about how you would like someone to see you as a person when you leave the race venue. Think about how you’d like to see yourself, or think about yourself and the way you carried yourself when you reflect on your race experience days, weeks, or months down the road. Do the right thing – it makes you feel good. Promise. I remember seeing one of my friends stop his race at Eagleman one year – he helped an elderly racer change her flat tire. That was one of my first races and that image has stayed in my head ever since. I was really proud of him, and almost jealous that I did not have the opportunity. And wondered, would I have stopped? Now I know I would. But given the chance on that day? I can’t count the number of times I’ve had a Zr say that someone from another team made a smart ass or negative comment about them as they were passed in a race. Do not let them get in your head. Do not respond negatively, instead say something like “Have a great race!” Or “wow you are super fast!”.
- Everything gets back to us as coaches. I promise. After race weekends we get emails from all over the region from people thanking us for the energy we provide to races. I’ve had people emailing me trying to find the name of the person who helped them, so they can send a thank you. I have even gotten emails from people who were lent spare wheels, tires, helmets, etc – from Zrs who just happened to have extra gear “in the car”. And, unfortunately, I have also received emails from people who wanted me to know about the negative behavior they witnessed in transition from a person wearing our jersey. We get way more positive emails than we do negative, but those negative ones certainly do sting.
Do the right thing, and have fun. That is what racing is all about. Make us proud!
These are things that we discuss at each transition clinic/race strategy discussion we have – so it will be a reminder for many of you. This is just a brain dump which will hopefully help many of you get your heads in the game and start the season off right! Please come and find Alexis, Ryan, Myself, or one of your swim coaches before the race if you have questions or need a pep talk.
- How you approach the start of the race mentally, and how you physically execute the start of the race is very important and goes a long way to “setting the tone for the day”. This is true for “good swimmers” and “newer swimmers” alike.
- When the race is about to start one of your biggest enemies can be the pre-race energy/nerves and adrenaline. But this can be managed easily if you just remember what you have learned and repeat your brand new mantra OVER and OVER and OVER again inside your head. “Keep my head DOWN. Swim in super slow motion. Breathe every stroke”. Swimming in a lake is just like swimming in the pool. Do not forget what you have learned. Head down, breathe, relax. JUST LIKE WARM UP AT YOUR LOCAL POOL. Head down, swim super slow motion, breathe every stroke.
- At the start of ANY wave you will see a zillion triathletes start out swimming FAST. Arms are flying, legs are kicking, and everyone is fighting to “be the best they can be”. This is ALWAYS a mistake. Even for veterans. The only people who should start a triathlon swim FAST are those that are competing for a podium spot in their age-group, has experience, and for whom “two minutes” really and truly matters.
- Prove it to yourself if you don’t believe what I write here. This is not some coaching “BS”. I promise you. IF you test yourself – you can swim 800 yards in a pool HARD/ALL OUT, and get your time. If you then immediately swim 800 yards easy, and get your time again – you will note that your times will only differ by 1 minute, or even less. In the swimming world this “one minute” is a VERY big deal. In the triathlon world – it is NOT A BIG DEAL AT ALL (not in a 2, 3, 4, or 12 hour race). Unless you are competing for the win – you need to swim Zone 2 – just like every Tuesday morning workout. EVERYONE. The energy cost of swimming in Z4 (or WORSE Z5) is NEVER worth that 1 minute, or two minutes if swimming a mile. NEVER. If you swim easy, your FIRST TRANSITION will make up that minute alone. Because you’ll be able to run through it fast, change fast (with a clear head), and start the bike fast. IF in Z4 or Z5 during the swim, your transition time alone will be slower, and you will have to spend time on the bike going SO SLOW to recover – you get the point. You can only spend a matter of minutes in Z5 before you CRASH. If you notice that you are swimming to hard, tired, tense – get in your own head. SLOW DOWN. Flip on your back and breathe. Relax. Setttle Down. Start over. Head Down, super slow motion, breathe every stroke.
- SO – approaching the swim. With race adrenaline pumping – you want to swim the first 200-400 yards feeling like you are in SUPER SLOW MOTION. I promise you this works – even though I swam in college I did the same thing at the start of every race to help me set the tone for the day. IGNORE everyone else, no matter how hard they are swimming and kicking. SWIM YOUR RACE. “Head down. Super Slow Motion. Breathe every Stroke”. If you do this, then in 5 or 6 minutes, you will notice that the adrenaline burns off and you start to feel more comfortable. The key is to stay 100% aerobic on the whole swim. 100%. EVEN THOUGH THE RACE IS CALLED A SPRINT TRIATHLON DOES NOT MEAN YOU EVER SPRINT (until the end of the run). THIS IS AN ENDURANCE EVENT. In Zone 5 – you can only last for a matter of MINUTES before you will bonk. IN Zone 4 – a well trained athlete (like winning the AG) can last for 60 minutes, or more if they are experienced. THIS IS A Z2 EFFORT FOR ALMOST EVERYONE – UNTIL YOU GAIN EXPERIENCE. IF you swim and bike well, then you can race the 5k or 10k as hard as you want. Just stay aerobic until you gain knowledge!
- IF you ever find yourself gasping for air on the swim, totally out of control with the breathing. RECOGNIZE THIS IMMEDIATELY AS A MISTAKE. Flip on your back, float and recover completely. The sooner you do this, the sooner you will recover. Repeat. “When I start swimming again, I am going to swim with my head down, super easy, and breathe every stroke”.
- Starting – if you are nervous – DO NOT get in the front of the group or in the “mix“. When the gun goes off, you can and should just WAIT. Let everyone else “race the start” – you are smarter than that. Right? When the gun goes off – BREATHE DEEP AND EASY BREATHES, and repeat your mantra. Head down, catchup drill (you know who you are), super slow and easy, breathe every stroke. Start swimming when you are ready. And sooner than you think, you’ll be passing those other people that are FRIED from doing an 800 yard swim in Zone 4/5. It may not be until the bike, but you’ll get them. 🙂
- Boats – you are allowed to hang on them and rest – this is not a penalty. Just grab the nose or tail, not the side (so you don’t flip them). Say hi. Talk to them. Rest, and continue. They are helpful, and compassionate people and they’ll be your biggest cheering section.
- Walking the swim is legal – walk when and where you can and want. Its slower than swimming – but it is allowed! You can walk the first 50-100 yards of the swims at Lake Anna with no problem – and it is allowed. USE IT to calm down. Let the crowed/mass go – forget about them and focus on yourself.
- DO NOT SWIM WITH YOUR HEAD OUT OF WATER OR “UP”. IF you can’t put your face in all the way – switch to backstroke, side stroke, or breast stroke until you are relaxed. Then try again. Swimming with your head out will crush you – think back to your initial swim clinic! Head DOWN. Imagine the black line and look for it. Sight occasionally – but not every stroke. After sighting – put your head back down!
- WARM UP. Take the time to let the adrenaline burn off. The water is cool – it is about 15 degrees cooler than the pools you swim in (worse case). With the water being cool there is a risk of “cold shock”. You know the feeling. That “water is cold in the shower” feeling. It takes your breath away. So get in the water as soon as you are allowed to and go “all the way under” and get it over with. FAST. Get some water in your suit, and then float on your back and BREATHE deep relaxing breaths. The cold shock will go away in a minute or two – it always does. But it takes time. Expect it to happen, be ready for it, know that it is “ok” and expected – and that it will go away. BREATHE DEEP AND LONG BREATHES. If this has you nervous, come to the race site the day before so you can experience it. Trust me – it goes away. But do not wait until that last minute to get in the water and deal with this – and the pre-race addrenaline at the same time!
- Even with warmer water and less “cold shock” risk, the pre-race adrenaline and hype can be enough to cause that “out of breathe shocky feeling” for EVERYONE. Like when you feel like you are taking very short and shallow breathes. It happens to everyone – and it goes away in 3-4 minutes. So it is important that you try to get in before your wave starts and get “used to the water” and warm up a bit. I try to time it so that I get in 10 minutes early. I swim easy for 5 minutes and let that initial pre-race “shock” go away. Then I get out and walk to the swim start with 5 minutes to spare (or just swim over). “IT” will not happen a second time – only the first. IF you do not get in the water before your wave starts and you are nervous. Then when your wave gun “Starts” – walk out to waste deep. Take your time when starting – and swim SUPER SLOW and BREATHE.
TAKE YOUR TIME. BREATHE. SWIM EASY. Take a mental picture of what it feels like to swim warmup at the pool – this is how you should feel and visualize yourself when starting this swim. SWIM SLOW! If you want to race the swim – wait until the second half! START EASY! I can’t say this enough! Remember that this is for fun, and the only way to gain experience is to put yourself out there. Have FUN. Do your best, and be happy with the experience. You are racing YOURSELF and nobody else! “Head Down. Catch up Drill. Super Slow. Breathe Every Stroke”. 🙂
You should start the SAME WAY. I MEAN IT. START SLOW. After the adrenaline settles and you start to “Feel loose and in control” – then you can start to ramp up the effort. But I promise you – if you try to swim your 200 pace at the start of this race, you’ll pay for it at the end of the swim/etc. Even if doing a relay. Swim the first 3,4,5 minutes “easy”. With adrenaline you’ll still be going faster than you should! SUPER SLOW motion. IGNORE the other people around you. They will fade at the 400. They’ll be fried. Promise.
SWIM SMART. AND HAVE FUN!

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Four-piece, indie-pop band based in Glasgow called Rolland Square released their debut EP in April and are due to follow that with a second EP release in the summertime. They recently dropped single, Fall Apart For Fun, from the first EP, which has seen them on ITV’s This Morning. Aside from that they can be seen chatting to The Fountain about their favourite gig as well as the origination of their band name.
TF: A new EP, how exciting, what can we expect from this second one?
(Current EP It Starts Today is already out however new one due to release for summertime.) Our 2nd EP will have slight tonal shift due to our play styles gelling more there are some poppier and some heavier were hoping to have it released in summertime. In our first EP we were still working the kinks out due to lineup changes etc but this one we’ve had more time so everyone in the band has been able to put their own stamp on each song.
TF: And you have recently released a track from the (the first ep), Fall Apart For Fun, what has the reception been like?
It’s been better we had imagined! Managed to wrangle our way to be played on ITV’s This Morning and also a number of radio plays and on Spotify seems to be our best hit, which is great!
TF: And will you be promoting this with a list of exciting tour dates?
Yeah we have a three dates in June and are aiming to have more throughout the year maybe some festival spots too. “Watch this space” as they say!
TF: Where has been your favourite gig to date?
Has to be Bar Bloc, It was a Tuesday night gig and we weren’t really expecting much from it due to it being mid week and also our usual crowd wasn’t there however it was quite an intimate gig and the crowd seemed to really love it and the sound was really on point! As a bonus we were unaware that Small Music Scene were there and they wrote up a cracking review of us which was a nice surprise and were due to play there in June which were all looking forward too!
TF: What inspired the band name, Rolland Square, reminds me of this morning’s breakfast?
And you would be right in thinking that! It initially came about due to Grant the Lead Guitarist working away in Korea and texting the band chat saying he was hungover to which Stephen the drummer replied you should see if anywhere does a Roll and Square out there! Not only that I think in Scotland its one those things that makes you appreciate home too.


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Manipulation charges against Kumble
A Bangalore-based stockbroker has accused former international cricketer Anil Kumble and his wife, Chetana, of manipulating documents while applying for the passport of his daughter, the progeny of Chetana's earlier marriage to him. HT reports.Updated: Dec 30, 2011 21:51 IST
A Bangalore-based stockbroker has accused former international cricketer Anil Kumble and his wife, Chetana, of manipulating documents while applying for the passport of his daughter, the progeny of Chetana's earlier marriage to him.
In his complaint to the police, Kumar V Jagirdar said the child's passport had expired in 2009.
"I was baffled as to how a new passport was issued by the passport office when I was not involved in the application ... it is mandatory that both the natural parents have to jointly apply for the passport of the minor child. To know the truth, I applied to the Passport Authority under the RTI Act and secured the passport documents," he said in the complaint.
"On scrutiny it (was found) that though my name was shown as father in the signature column, someone else has signed as father. This signature is not mine but of Anil Kumble, who is the second husband of my former wife and has nothing to do with the guardianship of our child. I, as the biological father and natural guardian, continue to hold the guardianship rights of my minor daughter," he said.
"In April 2011, my former wife sought the release of our minor child's passport because she wanted to take her to the UK. Acceding to the request, the family court released the passport and granted her permission to take the child abroad for one month," he said.
When contacted, Anil Kumble said: "I don't know anything about this issue."
Police inspector Pramod said the case had been referred to the legal cell of the police commissioner's office, adding that Anil Kumble signed his own name and did not impersonate.
Additional commissioner of police T Sunil Kumar told HT the police had received a complaint on this.
First Published: Dec 30, 2011 21:41 IST

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There are a few sneaky ways to control movement in stealth mode. One way is to use analog stick to move around. You can crouch down and avoid detection this way.
How do you kneel in Pokemon sword?
To kneel in Pokemon sword, move the thumb stick very slowly and crouch down low when near grass. Watch for on-screen instructions to know when you are ready to battle.
How do you sneak up in Pokemon?
To sneak up on Pokemon, you’ll need to use a few tricks. Press the B Button to crouch and use tall grass for stealth. Remember to keep moving for maximum success.
How do you crouch and whistle in Pokemon sword?
If you are looking to crouch and whistle in Pokemon sword, it is important to know that doing so will interact with the world around you. Additionally, whistling can be used as a way to communicate with other Pokemon.
If you’re not sure whether or not your gamepad is compatible with this function, we suggest checking out our guide on how to play Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Why do you whistle in Pokemon sword?
You can whistle in the sword to attract wild pokemon. whistling can be used to find your way in the overworld and get closer to your target Pokemon. With a correct whistle, you may even have the best chance of success.
Why is it called Galar?
You may be wondering why the name Galar is derived from the story of San-Graal. The answer is a bit more complicated than that, but it has to do with anagrams and punsograms.
There’s actually a word for the Holy Grail in French – Graal which comes from an acronym: SAN-GRAAL (Sanity And Grail). That means “the two things together” in Latin. So when you say “galar” or any other words related to it, you are really saying “the two things associated with sanity and purity.”
Can u catch Zamazenta in sword?
Only Hop can catch Zacian. Only Hop can save the day.
What does Galarian mean?
Take a look at the Galarian Region for some interesting types of Pokemon to check out. Alolan Form and regular form Galarians can be found there, so it’s definitely worth checking out.
How do you crouch in Pokemon Legends?
Crouch low to avoid being seen and press “B” Button To crouch
How do you whistle with a sword?
While whistling with your sword, make sure it’s sharp. You should be positioned so that you are not held back by obstacles and get in the habit of whistle before you start your hunt.
Don’t hold your breath when whistling–it could make you swallow air. Practice a few times before hunting in real life to get the hang of it.
How do you whistle?
Whistling is a great way to communicate with others. You can whistle in many different ways, and the high-pitched sound can be heard over a large area.
Just wet your lips, pucker slightly, put your tongue on the roof of your mouth, and blow hard to make more noise.
How do you whistle with your fingers?
To whistle with your fingers, you need to curl the tip of your tongue back and press the tips of your fingers against the tip of your tongue. You can also do it by sucking on one finger while pressing down on another.
Can you run in Pokémon sword?
You can run in Pokémon sword, but you’ll need to unlock the audio levels and obtain the key item first.Activate an event scene in a certain area of the world to get access to this ability.
What is casual controls Pokémon?
You can use casual controls to play the game without worry of having unintended consequences. If this happens on a public area like a stadium or amusement park, it might mean someone has hacked into your device.
Be careful what information you share online with anyone who asks about it because they may have been able to exploit these issues in the future.
How do you attract flying Pokemon in the wild area?
If you want to attract flying Pokemon in the wild, whistle and cause them to fly over. This will make it easier for them to find your location.
What is better Regieleki or Regidrago?
There are many types of sheer curtains on the market, but in general they can be divided into two categories: Regieleki and Regidrago. They’re both equally good, but there are some advantages to each.
Regieleki is more durable than Regidrago because the handle is better on it and piping can be difficult to clean. However, there are fewer complaints about Regieleki overall.
What evolves Noibat?
Noibat is a powerful Pokémon that evolves into Noivern at level 48. If you don’t have a dragonite in your party, you cannot evolve noivern. To catch and use this powerful Pokémon, first make sure you have energy balls for it.
Evolution can be gained through catching or leveling up with the Energy Ball from dragons found in the wild or by using DNA from a dragonite to get it started.
Will there be a Gen 9 Pokémon?
The world of pokemon is about to get a bit more interesting with the release of Scarlet and Violet’s upcoming game, PokemonScarletAndVioletRPG. With so many new arrivals planned for the series–ones that could change everything we know about it–it’ll be sure to keep fans entertained all throughout 2018.
Is Cinderace Electric?
Cinderace Electric is a Pokemon that evolves from Raboot and can use the fire stone to ignite wood. This makes it an interesting choice for a pokemon trainer looking for something different in their electric type line-up.
Should I use my Master Ball on Zacian?
Don’t Catch Legendary Zacian or Zamazenta with the Master Ball. Use a Pokemon with False Swipe tocatch legendary pokemon.
Is Zacian shiny locked?
If you’re looking to add a little extra shimmer to your look, Zacian and Zamazenta may be the perfect choice. These two products are shiny-locked, meaning they can be caught in the post game of Pokemon Sword and Shield.
If you’re not fortunetelling, you may also be luckiest to catch these guys.
What country is Galar based on?
Galar is based on Great Britain. The region is inspired by England and parts of Scotland. This region primarily showcases landmarks inspired by Big Ben and Hadrian’s Wall.
Game regions are often based on places where the developers live or work, so it makes sense that a game set in Galar would be rooted in their home country.
If you ever need a quick way to signal for help, try using the prompt question mark icons over Pokémon that were heard. This works with Joy Con and Pro Controller.
What button is it to whistle in Pokemon sword?
To whistle in Pokemon sword, use the Left Stick to move the character around and press the A button to whistle.
If you’re having trouble with your hot water, check to see if one of the following is causing the problem: the hot water heater is not turning on or it’s defective, your shower valve is not properly adjusted, or your shower mixing valve might be faulty.
Can you rename yourself in Pokemon sword and shield?
To change your nickname in Pokémon Sword and Shield, you’ll need to be logged into the game and have version 1.5 or higher of the game. Your nickname cannot contain profanity or spoilers, and nicknames are limited to 8 characters long.
Nicknames can only be used.
If you’re looking for a Garchomp in your game, Crown Tundra is the place to be. Trainers may have more than one so it’s important to know what to look for.
patience and strategy will help you find this powerful dragon.
Can you get Gible in Pokémon sword?
If you’re looking to add a Gible to your team in Pokémon Sword, you’ll need to either find it on your own or trade for it.
In order to obtain Zacian, you’ll have to travel to Slumbering Weald. Once there, defeat Leon in battle and you will be able to claim the legendary weapon.
Is there any way to get Zacian in Pokémon Shield?
There is no way to obtain Zacian in Pokémon Shield at this time, but you can catch Zamazenta in the game.
If you’re looking to add a little extra protection to your property while you’re away, consider grabbing an Everstone from Turrfield. You can also find them in the wild area or through the Digging Duo.
Be sure to check back often as these pesky Pokemon may drop them after completing a job.
Can you buy an everstone in Pokemon sword?
There are a few ways to find and use Everstones in Pokemon Sword & Shield.

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Is it safe?
LASIK is a well-established, world-class method for refractive correction. By 2009, more than 6,500 procedures had been successfully completed at Bumrungrad International, with thousands performed every year. Complications are rare and will be discussed by your doctor. Additional safety is assured by performing the surgery in a sterile operating theater environment.

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The whereabouts of the painting, which several experts dispute is by the Italian master himself, has been a mystery since it was sold for $450m at an auction in NY in 2017. Another Saudi prince was said to have purchased the 500-year-old painting on MBS' behalf at a 2017 Christie's auction, the New York Times reported previously. Christie's declined to verify that portray.
The "Salvator Mundi" (Latin for Saviour of the World), which has been at the centre of a storm of controversy over suggestions that it was painted by one of Leonardo's assistants and not the man himself, had been due to go on display at a Middle East outpost of Paris's Louvre gallery last September.
Floating around at sea might not be the most appropriate location for an artistic masterpiece, but it looks like that is where the "Salvator Mundi" is set to stay for the foreseeable future. The painting produced by Leonardo da Vinci's studio but not by the master, was bought by #Saudi CP MBS for a foolish sum of $450 million as a gift to Louvre museum in Abu Dhabi, is now adorning his $550 million yacht.
Schachter later wrote that the painting will remain onboard the massive yacht until it is relocated to the Al-Ula governorate, which Saudi Arabia is aiming to transform into a culture and tourism destination.


Vincent falls to Altamont in championship game
Published 10:34 am Monday, February 13, 2012
FROM STAFF REPORTS
The Vincent High School girls’ basketball team fell to Altamont 55-14 in the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 2A, Area 10 championship game Feb. 11.
Brooklyn Jones led the Yellow Jackets with seven points.
Quenessa Crawford added five points. Jasmine Banks chipped in two points in the title game.
Vincent will travel to Woodland in an AHSAA Class 2A sub-region game Feb. 16 at 7 p.m., with the winner advancing to the Northeast Region tournament at Jacksonville State University.


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Nearly all of the 100 largest publicly listed firms in the UK now have at least one minority ethnic director on their boards, revealed the most recent update from the government-backed Parker Review, which was established in 2017 to increase diversity in Britain’s boardrooms.
By the end of 2022, 96 companies in the FTSE 100 index had at least one director with an ethnic minority background, according to a voluntary poll of those companies.
Moreover, the boards of nearly half (49) of these 96 companies now include more than one director from a minority ethnic group.
This represented an improvement over the previous year, when just 89 organisations had achieved the goal, but it also shows that some of the best companies in Britain still have all-white boardrooms.
The FTSE 100 target set in 2017 “has effectively now been reached,” according to David Tyler, the current chair of the Parker Review committee.
He added: “We have long argued that companies benefit from ensuring that succession planning and management development plans include the development of ethnic minority executives.”
However, only seven people from ethnic minority backgrounds currently hold the role of chief executive of a FTSE 100 company, one more than a year earlier, showing the progress has been slower in boosting diversity in executive roles.
Nine people hold the position of chief financial officer, while six more ethnic minority executives serve as the chair. People from racial or ethnic minorities hold around 10 per cent of these high posts.
Tyler emphasised that voluntary targets for racial and gender diversity have been found to be more effective than mandated targets.
“Most countries in Europe, particularly when it comes to gender, have mandatory requirements to have a certain percentage of women on their boards,” he explained.
“We have made more progress in the UK than most of those countries have through mandatory targets. And I think this approach is working well, and I’m not aware of anywhere else in Europe where there are targets for ethnic minorities. I hope that it is a model that other countries might want to follow in future.”
The Parker Review has set new targets, requiring FTSE 350 companies to set a percentage target for senior management positions occupied by ethnic minority executives by the end of 2027.
The target of having at least one ethnic minority director on the main board and the target for the percentage of ethnic minority executives in senior management teams have both been established for 50 of the top private corporations in the UK by December 2027.
It has also made recommendations for some of the challenges and opportunities that companies face while achieving the targeted percentage. Some of them are as follows.
Set out a plan to be achieved over a number of years as data collection can take time to establish.
Aim to achieve a minimum of 80 per cent ethnicity data in order to ensure the great majority are included on board and executives in senior management.
Request ethnicity self-identification from employees as part of their onboarding activities when they start at the company.
Encourage employees to self-identify during annual talent processes, such as engagement surveys, performance/promotion cycles.
Send reminders out alongside key announcements throughout the year, including business updates, new people strategies, or the launch of relevant initiatives.
Explain how self-identification can help to meet the ED&I strategy and company priorities.
Take feedback on board from a range of stakeholders that will highlight any additional barriers to be considered.
Include clear instructions, including links where possible, for employees to provide their data. The goal of having one board member from an ethnic minority background was given to FTSE 100 companies four years to achieve, while the FTSE 250, the next level of stock market corporations, was given until 2024.


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What can I say about this game, the story mode is really interesting and a lot of fun to play through. It includes all the original characters I remember from the old games and no stupid dc universe characters!
This game include a story mode, arcade ladder mode (1v1 and tag), challenge mode, training mode, online mode, the krypt to unlock stuff, and a few modes exclusive to the ps vita based around the touch screen as well.
The replayability of this game is second to none, but completing everything in the first place will take some time too!
Must have for any Vita owner.


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I was away over the holiday weekend and am just getting caught up on things. Here is the best comment on the state budget I have seen so far, from the best of all Pennsylvania's state political blogs, Capitol Ideas:
If you are a lawmaker or a member of the administration, we do not want to hear about the pain brought on by cuts to early childhood education programs. You are not allowed to bother us about the inconvenience of shuttered state parks or forests. And please keep your kvetching to yourself when it comes to reductions to the budget for the state Department of Environmental Protection.
We're not interested.
We will give you two reasons. In total, they cost $20 million and were included in legislation giving Gov. Ed the right to handpick nearly $300 million of $600 million worth of economic development projects as parting gifts to Pennsylvania in the coming months.
Language in the bill allocates $10 million for the construction of something called the "Arlen Specter Library" at Philadelphia University. The balance goes to something called the "John P. Murtha Center for Public Policy."
He ends with this:
So if you are a lawmaker who voted in favor of the bill authorizing these projects, we now ask you to keep silent and not complain when state employees in your districts lose their jobs or four-year-olds are dropped from "Pre-K Counts."
That's because the $10 million for the project for Sen. Specter alone would have restored the cuts to Pre-K Counts more than 10 times over.
You have officially lost your right to complain.
You should read the whole thing for more details but this captures the essence, and I agree with him wholeheartedly.


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First the coronavirus pushed tourists out of New York City, London and Tokyo. Now it's likely to push them off Sand Hill Road. As startup and tech valuations soared in the now-ending bull market, corporate investors plowed into venture capital, many coming from markets far afield of tech. They've been investing longer and larger than they did during the dot-com bubble. But despite the slower buildup, they'll likely now flee from the market as fast as they did after the bubble burst.
Since the end of the great recession, publicly traded companies with a US-based venture arm have gradually increased their participation in the VC market. According to S&P Market Intelligence's Capital IQ, in 2014 such investors participated in nearly 500 venture rounds for the first time since 2000. And in the five years since, more venture and growth rounds have included a corporate venture arm. In each of the past two years, the total raised by startups in funding rounds involving a corporate venture arm has landed above $20bn, compared with just $2-5bn in each year from 2002-2013.
Companies that were once venture-backed startups themselves have long invested in the younger generation of tech vendors – Intel and Cisco, for example, and more recently Google. But as the narrative that tech would disrupt every industry has taken hold, corporations with feeble ties to tech have poured into the startup market. The dot-com bubble sparked a similar movement, as businesses tangentially connected to websites and networking (legacy media, telecom and industrial engineering, for example) launched venture funds.
This time around, the perceived disruption is broader and the valuation expansion has lasted longer, bringing in a more expansive breadth of companies angling to capitalize on the equity and insights of startups. The belief that placing bets on startups could help them navigate the impact of emerging technology on their core business sparked vendors in industries such as travel (e.g., JetBlue Technology Ventures and Boeing HorizonX), automotive (e.g., Toyota AI Ventures and Daimler's Startup Autobahn incubator), and consumer goods and retail (e.g., Simon Venture Group, ASICS Venture Group and H&M CO:LAB).
During the dot-com bubble, corporate venture arms stepped back from the market with astonishing speed. (Although, so did limited partners and many others as unreasonable projections about the growth of the web deflated.) In that downturn it was the value of corporate VC portfolios that took the hit. This time, however, the current crash is bludgeoning their core business. As many grapple with unprecedented declines in revenue, they're safeguarding their balance sheets and are likely to take a sudden vacation from startup investing.
Scott Denne is a Senior Analyst with 451 Research, where he helps direct the firm's coverage of technology mergers and acquisitions. He also contributes to 451 Research's Customer Experience & Commerce Channel with coverage of the advertising technology industry.
Sheryl Kingstone leads 451 Research’s coverage for Customer Experience & Commerce, which covers the many aspects of how customer experience is a catalyst for digital transformation. She oversees the company’s coverage of a variety of customer experience software markets spanning ad tech, marketing, sales, commerce and service.
Keith Dawson is a principal analyst in 451 Research's Customer Experience & Commerce practice, primarily covering marketing technology. Keith has been covering the intersection of communications and enterprise software for 25 years, mainly looking at how to influence and optimize the customer experience.

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Africa’s $372bn pension fund assets – do they facilitate inclusive growth and social stability? Is the money well invested, including capital markets and equities, private equity and infrastructure development? Bright Africa report by RisCura.
South Africa’s second new exchange, which also got a licence according to the 2 September announcement by the Financial Services Board (FSB), is 4AX, also known as 4 Africa Exchange. It plans to trade securities that are currently traded over-the-counter (OTC) and to go live early in 2017.
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange is switching to a shorter T+3 settlement cycle for the equity market from 11 July. Currently it works on T+5.
The total value of mergers and acquisitions deals in Africa by foreign investors was $183 billion over the ten years 2003-2012, up threefold on the previous decade. Britain was the lead investor with with 437 deals worth $30.5bn.
Botswana’s rise as world diamond centre – Stanchart “money laundering” woes slow P1.8bn OPIC financing
De Beers’ Diamond Trading Corporation has moved from London to Botswana and some 32m carats of diamonds (worth US$6 billion – about 40% of world diamond sales) will be aggregated and sold in Botswana. OPIC financing of P1.8bn is being held up by relations with Stanchart.
The Committee of SADC Stock Exchanges (CoSSE) has launched a website as part of a drive to create more liquidity in the southern African stock exchanges through better data and visibility for the exchanges. The new website (www.cossesadc.org) was launched on 19 April.
South Africa’s Government has released the Financial Markets Bill for public comment, with comments due by 5 September. The new law would replace the Securities Services Act.
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South Africa’s largest private equity company is transforming itself into a long-term investment holding company and aims to raise ZAR 6 billion ($857.7 million), according to a report on Bloomberg. Brait SA, listed on the JSE Ltd, will use the funds to purchase a long-term stake of 24.6% of Pepkor Ltd, South Africa’s biggest clothes retailer, and 49.9% of Premier Foods.


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: Allergic rhinitis and chronic rhinosinusitis, with and without nasal polyps, are the most common chronic inflammatory diseases of the upper airways. They both cause relevant respiratory symptoms and a substantial detriment to patients' quality of life, mainly in uncontrolled and severe patients.: This review aims to present the most recent evidence on current and emerging biologic therapies for allergic rhinitis and chronic rhinosinusitis and discuss their potential implementation in clinical practice. To select relevant literature for inclusion in this review, we conducted a literature search using the PubMed database, using terms 'biologics OR biological agents', 'allergic rhinitis' and 'chronic rhinosinusitis'. The literature review was performed for publication years 2009-2019, restricting the articles to humans and English language publications.: Biological therapies represent a potential step forward in providing individualized care for all patients with uncontrolled severe upper airway diseases. Biologics recently showed promising results for the treatment of severe uncontrolled allergic rhinitis and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps with or without associated asthma. Endotyping inflammatory pathways and identifying related biomarkers remain the major challenge for positioning biologics in the care pathway of chronic respiratory diseases.
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Advances in understanding the pathogenic mechanisms of both rhinitis and chronic rhinosinusitis have resulted in new treatment options, especially for chronic rhinosinusitis. A review of relevant medi...
Nasal NO (nNO) has been evaluated in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with and without nasal polyps. However, nNO levels in patients with allergic rhinitis (AR) and nonallergic rhinitis (NAR) have...
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) refractory to medical and surgical treatment is challenging. It impacts patients' quality of life significantly. The pathophysiology of CRS has some similarities to allerg...
Chronic rhinitis, a diffuse disease with a prevalence of 40%, can be classified in allergic (AR) and non-allergic rhinitis (NAR). Nasal cytology allows for the identification of different NAR sub-type...
Catgut implantation at acupoint (CIAA) is increasing used in allergic rhinitis therapy, and many studies have published that it is effective in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. However, it is contr...
Rhinitis, or inflammation of the nasal mucosa, can present with nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, itch or sneezing. If the sinusal mucosa is involved as well, it is called rhinosinusitis...
This is a randomized, parallel-group, double-blind, phase 2, single center, proof-of-concept study which will evaluate the effect of a preparation of FDA approved allergens (PMA) used as a...
Compare the efficacy and safety of an investigational nasal spray compared with placebo nasal spray in the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory dis...
The purpose of this study is to: (1) explore safety and potential efficacy of the iCLEAR device in alleviating symptoms of chronic rhinitis and rhinosinusitis; (2) evaluate the patient int...
This study aimed to assess the impact of air cleanser on allergic rhinitis patients and indoor air quality. Air cleaners will be installed in the bedrooms and living rooms of the mite alle...
A group of symptoms that are two- to three-fold more common in those who work in large, energy-efficient buildings, associated with an increased frequency of headaches, lethargy, and dry skin. Clinical manifestations include hypersensitivity pneumonitis (ALVEOLITIS, EXTRINSIC ALLERGIC); allergic rhinitis (RHINITIS, ALLERGIC, PERENNIAL); ASTHMA; infections, skin eruptions, and mucous membrane irritation syndromes. Current usage tends to be less restrictive with regard to the type of building and delineation of complaints. (From Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)
Allergic rhinitis that occurs at the same time every year. It is characterized by acute CONJUNCTIVITIS with lacrimation and ITCHING, and regarded as an allergic condition triggered by specific ALLERGENS.
A long-acting, non-sedative antihistaminic used in the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis, asthma, allergic conjunctivitis, and chronic idiopathic urticaria. The drug is well tolerated and has no anticholinergic side effects.
A form of non-allergic rhinitis that is characterized by nasal congestion and posterior pharyngeal drainage.
A potent second-generation histamine H1 antagonist that is effective in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria, and pollen-induced asthma. Unlike many traditional antihistamines, it does not cause drowsiness or anticholinergic side effects.
The term allergy is used to describe a response, within the body, to a substance, which is not necessarily harmful in itself, but results in an immune response and a reaction that causes symptoms and disease in a predisposed person, which in turn can cau...
Asthma COPD Cystic Fibrosis Pneumonia Pulmonary Medicine Respiratory Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are any infection of the sinuses, throat, airways or lungs. They're usually caused by viruses, but they can also ...
The field encompassing therapeutic materials produced using biological means, including recombinant DNA technology. Biotherapeutics, also known as biotech drugs or biologics, are therapies derived from living organisms. By harnessing these living cells...


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February 3, 2011 - February 26, 2011
Nisus Gallery and Carla Schultz Present
February 3 – February 26, 2010
Gallery Hours: Friday – Saturdays from 12:00 – 5:00 pm and by appointment
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Nisus Gallery: 328 NW Broadway #117 (at Flanders), Portland, OR
Nisus Gallery is pleased to present Meat, new oil paintings by Scott Conary. In this solo show, Conary extends the tradition of still life painting beyond bowls of fruit and fading flowers to the fresh cut lambchop. Though small in scale (most are no larger than 9″ x 9″), the paintings lend an almost mythic aura to their subject, cuts of raw meat. As Conary states, “We are creatures of the landscape, of flesh, of our own personal and shared histories. But no matter that history, no matter how intricate the shapes and colors of the bone, muscle, fat and gristle, we are keenly aware that is part of a once living thing. It’s beautiful, desirable, and it’s unclean.” Through his loose, vigorous brushstrokes and stark compositions, Conary elicits that keen awareness with visceral, and somehow cheeky, precision. In the end, we are left with a sense of that conflict, of the tension between the weighty awareness of our own mortality and an odd playfulness; how silly to to see a lambchop there on the wall.
Scott Conary lives and works in Portland, and has for nearly 20 years pursued painting because, “It is intolerable not to.” He holds a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design.
Co-curated by Carla Schultz and Brad Nelson.
Meat will be on exhibit at Nisus Gallery, 328 NW Broadway #117 (at Flanders), from February 3 through the 26th, 2011. The opening reception is on First Thursday, February 3rd from 6-9 pm. Nisus Gallery is open Fridays & Saturdays 12-5 pm and by appointment.


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Aviation: Lufthansa offers six new tourist destinations departing from Frankfurt and Munich to escape the winter
German carriers, Lufthansa has said it is offering six new tourist destinations to its passengers departing from Frankfurt and Munich to escape the winter. The carrier said all destinations are seamlessly reachable from Nigeria via Frankfurt its hub.
Lufthansa stated that it now flies from Frankfurt and Munich to Eilat (Ovda), the attractive holiday resort on the Red Sea in the south of Israel.
It added that starting this winter, it will fly to Agadir (Morocco) every Monday and Saturday from Frankfurt and every Sunday from Munich. Agadir is located on the southern Atlantic coast of Morocco, in the foothills of the Anti-Atlas mountains. The capital of the province of Agadir Ida-Ou Tanane is a popular holiday destination featuring golf courses and endless beaches.
It said: “If you’ve had enough of winter and snow, Lufthansa will take you to this sunshine paradise four times a week (Thursdays and Sundays from Frankfurt and Tuesdays and Saturdays from Munich).
If you want to discover the northern lights or the Anti-Atlas mountain range you can now book additional and attractive winter destinations with Lufthansa. Because Europe’s leading airline is expanding its offers from Frankfurt and Munich to include six new tourist destinations. All destinations are seamlessly reachable from Nigeria via Frankfurt.”

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When someone is ill, there's nothing better than some encouragement and get well wishes. Say, "Get well" with artistic designs and flower petals. Business get well greeting cards should be personable, friendly and well designed. That is why we only provide high-quality greeting cards, such as this one! The white circles bring a layer of an almost texturized look to the floral petals. The color of the font on the front is also rich and vibrant. If you want, you can even use the same color on the inside for the text!

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The latest issue of Motorwerks Magazine has been released and it includes an excellent article recapping the 2015 CTSC season.
Without a doubt 2015 was proving to be a learning year for Perocarpi and his hard working team. But they would learn hard work does pay off at the season finale where all MINIs were running strong…
It also includes an interview from the Roar Before the 24 with MINI 52 Driver James Vance.
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Nobody knows how to curtsey properly any more, says Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips
It's an act as synonymous with the Queen as corgis and Balmoral but it appears the Royal curtsey is not de rigueur with today's modern women.
Zara Phillips, who always conforms to Royal protocol when meeting her grandmother, has said few people know how to curtsey anymore.
'I curtsey to her every time I see her,' the 27-year-old told Majesty magazine.
Royal etiquette: Zara Phillips curtseys to the Queen as she collects her MBE in 2006
'The thing with my grandmother is she is still my grandmother and she's very approachable, but she's also from an era where that was how it was done.
'But there aren't many people who know how it's done. I know because I have grown up with it.'
When Zara collected her MBE in 2006 she jokingly showed others the correct way to greet the Queen.
Curtseying is seen as a show of respect to the Royal family but not everybody is loyal to the monarchy.
Cherie Blair famously refused to dip her knee and bow her head to the Queen on a visit to Balmoral in 1997, but her predecessor Sarah Brown carried out the perfect curtsey when she met Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, during a lunch for commonwealth leaders' wives in Uganda in November.
Respectful: With a dip of the knee Sarah Brown greets the Duchess of Cornwall at the British High Commission in Uganda last year
Joe Little, from Majesty magazine said: 'Things are quite a bit more relaxed these days - at one time it was felt that it was the 'done thing' whereas nowadays it is really left to individual discretion.'
However Jo Bryant, an etiquette advisor for Debrett's says a curtsey for a woman and a bow for a man is still the correct way to greet the Queen.
HOW TO CURTSEY
- Put your right foot behind your left foot.
- Briefly bend the knees with one foot forward keeping the upper body straight
- Repeat when the member of the Royal family leaves.
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By Anne O’Dowd
In 1940 the Irish Folklore Commission circulated a questionnaire – Old time Irish country dress – to schoolteachers in primary schools in the 26 counties of Ireland. It was devised to collect facts and traditions relating to clothing in a rural context regarding those with very little disposable income and who made their own clothes from homespun fabrics, and those with money to spare to buy both material and clothing, and to employ local tailors and dressmakers to make their clothes for them. It was a very long and detailed questionnaire. Despite this, it elicited 217 comprehensive responses pertaining to clothes worn in the period c. 1870-1920.
The section on new-borns asked for information on the clothing which was prepared for infants; the names, the colours and the makers of the individual garments; the materials from which they were made; the everyday clothes of babies and traditions regarding the first born vis à vis new or borrowed clothes.
Swaddling, or wrapping new-born children tightly in blankets or lengths of cloth to restrict movement, has a long and universal history. It is a practice which was frowned upon in the mid-18th century yet it survives as a tradition in many parts of the non-industrialised world. It was practised in a modified form throughout Ireland during the period as a means of soothing babies and helping them to sleep more soundly. Immediately after birth the baby might have been wrapped tightly in the mother’s nightdress, if a girl, and in the father’s shirt, if a boy. They might also have been wrapped snugly in lengths of white woollen material for the first few months. The first purposeful garment, as such, was a swaddling band which helped to support the child’s back. It was a narrow length of wool flannel or calico which was tightly wrapped several times around the infant’s body from the underarms to the hips. It was referred to descriptively as a ‘binder’, a ‘bandage’, a ‘swade’ or a ‘roller’ in English dialects and a binndelán in Irish. Over this the baby wore a small shirt, also of calico, with either simple slits for the arms or short inset sleeves. It overlapped at the front where it was secured with cotton tapes. Napkins, which were also known as ‘hippins’ and ‘hiptuns’, and clúidín in Irish, were made from squares of old sheets or old shirts if the household budget did not stretch to buying more absorbent materials like towelling or flannelette. A ‘whittle’, also known as a ‘pilch’, was a triangular-shaped wrapper worn over the napkin. It was secured at the back of the child with a cotton tying. The most frequently mentioned garment was the ‘barrow’, or ‘barrowcoat’, and pluideóg or ceirteóg in Irish, which was made from wool flannel, an old blanket or one of the father’s old shirts. It was also a swaddling garment and it took the form of a long petticoat which was secured round the body at the waist. It stretched to below the feet where it was either pinned, or tied with flannel or cotton tapes. It was a garment which encased the babies’ feet and kept them warm, and it was believed to ensure that the child’s shins grew straight. The barrow was worn for the first four to five months and the binder for about twelve months. If the household budget could stretch to it, the mother dressed her new baby with a flannel frock or cotton dress over the ‘barracoat’, and occasionally babies wore small white cotton or linen caps for several months for both protection and warmth.
There is a good deal of tradition surrounding the clothes we wore generally and none more so than with the clothing for babies where the belief and practice focussed on protection from both supernatural harm and physical illness. There was a connection with the colour red. A little red woollen quilt was placed over the child in the cradle, the swaddling binder was frequently red and a red ribbon was tied on a baby before it was taken from the house to be baptised. Regarding the first born child, it was unlucky for the mother to make the clothes – they were made by her mother, sisters, aunties or women friends. Some of the clothes for the first born were to be made from old cloth and no new cradle was to be used. In fact the cradle could not be either made or bought by the parents, and unless the first child was rocked in a borrowed cradle there was a danger that the child would die or be spirited away by fairies. If this was not practical and a new cradle was made, it would have to include part of an old cradle in its making. As iron had the power to keep the fairies away, a tongs was placed across the cradle. This was a very strong tradition throughout Ireland and one which is connected with the mainly north European belief in the changeling, the belief that a baby or young child could be abducted by supernatural beings and replaced with a sickly ‘fairy’ child.
In many places it was also not lucky to make any clothes before the birth as the baby might die. The mother-to-be or her mother or other female relative prepared the material for the clothes, but none were made until the infant was safely delivered. With the introduction of community nursing and midwifery services in the early 20th century, visiting midwives and nurses no doubt contributed to the demise of this particular tradition by insisting that clothes be prepared before the birth.
If a few babies in a family died in succession at a very young age, the parents promised to dress the next healthily born infant in white clothing for the first seven years of its life. A mother did not cut her baby boy’s hair until he was a few years old, otherwise the child would be delicate. And the infant’s nails were never cut but rather bitten off by the mother. They could be cut when the child reached the age of twelve months or so, otherwise the child would grow to be a thief.
As the child grew and developed and began to crawl around and even learned to stand, the clothes were shortened and the predominantly white colour worn until that point was replaced with either blue or red. Unlike the fashion introduced in the mid-twentieth century to dress girl babies in pink and boy babies in blue, the tradition was often the other way around. Girls were dressed in blue and boys were dressed in both pink (a tint of red) and red, both common colours for adult clothing at the time.
Images courtesy of the National Folklore Collection (NFC), University College Dublin.


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- 2 pounds small Yukon gold potatoes
2 large eggs
1/2 bunch sliced scallions, white and green parts
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles with 1/4 cup juice, about 2 pickles
1/2 small red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 lemon, juiced
Freshly ground black pepper
- Put the potatoes and eggs into a big saucepan of cold salted water. Bring to a simmer.
- After 12 minutes remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and let cool.
- Continue cooking the potatoes until a paring knife poked into them goes in without resistance, about 3 minutes longer. Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them cool.
- Reserve some scallion greens and capers for garnish.
- Meanwhile, stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, pickles and their juice, onion, remaining scallions and capers, parsley, and lemon juice in a bowl large enough to hold the potatoes.
- Peel the cool eggs and grate them into the bowl.
- Stick a fork into the potatoes and lift them 1 at a time out of the colander. Break up the potatoes by hand into rough chunks, add them to the bowl and toss to coat with the dressing. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
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The Federal Communications Commission announced this week a $9 billion subsidy program to bring 5G to rural parts of the country, coinciding with T-Mobile’s 5G nationwide rollout.
T-Mobile is advertising its 5G as having “ultrawide band … with massive capacity … and ultrafast speeds,” which sounds incredible. Maybe too incredible.
A T-Mobile spokesperson told reporters those ultrafast speeds are only going to be 20% faster on average than what customers have now.
“5G is 80% marketing and 20% technology,” said Gigi Sohn, a senior fellow at the Georgetown Law Institute for Technology Law & Policy. “The hype around this technology is enormous, and also the hype around needing to win a so-called race around 5G.”
Telecom companies and politicians are pushing the claim that the U.S. needs to beat China to 5G. But Phillip Berenbroick, policy director at the telecom advocacy group Public Knowledge, said a lot of the country isn’t wired with the fiber optic cable needed for 5G.
“If you live in an area that doesn’t have access to 4G LTE right now, you’re not getting 5G anytime soon,” Berenbroick said.
Wireless providers have already been exaggerating how much of the country has 4G service. All five members of the Federal Communications Commission were on Capitol Hill today to talk about a recent investigation that found Verizon, T-Mobile, and US Cellular exaggerated claims about 4G coverage in official filings.
Christopher Mitchell, head of community broadband at the Institute for Local Self Reliance, said companies tell regulators one thing and Wall Street another.
“Many of us say, ‘You should listen to what they tell Wall Street’ because they’re not allowed to lie to Wall Street but they are allowed to lie to regulators,” Mitchell said.
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said yesterday there would be no punishment for those telecom companies.
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Table of Contents
- Do weeds do anything good?
- Should you keep weeds?
- What are the pros and cons of weeds?
- Is it bad to grow weeds?
- Why you should let weeds grow?
- What is so bad about weeds?
- What happens if weeds are not removed?
- Do weeds improve soil?
- Should weeds be left alone?
- What is so bad about weeds?
- Can dead weeds be used as fertilizer?
- Why is it important to remove weeds?
- What weeds should not be composted?
- What happens if you put meat in compost?
- Is bread OK for compost?
Do weeds do anything good?
Weeds can be important agents of soil conservation. Weed roots can stabilize erodible soil and provide channels for the movement of water and air in the soil. They contribute to soil tilth. Some weed roots penetrate so deeply that they tap nutrients unavailable to crop plants.
Should you keep weeds?
It turns out they’re actually very beneficial to attracting wildlife and important pollinators. Rather than allowing weeds to take over your gardens, the book Gardening for Wildlife: A Complete Guide to Nature-Friendly Gardening suggests letting some of them be in a small corner of your yard.4 thg 5, 2018
What are the pros and cons of weeds?
Comparison Table of Advantages and Disadvantages of Weeds
|Advantages of Weeds||Disadvantages of Weeds|
|Check soil, wind, and water erosion||The efficiency of irrigation is reduced|
|Fodder for animals||Land value gets reduced|
|Used for decoration at homes||Production of the main crop reduces.|
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Is it bad to grow weeds?
Weeds will grow faster than your plants and grass, which allows them to spread up and out. The weeds can then steal precious soil space from other plants, and cast a shadow over others that will block sunlight. Additionally, the weed’s roots will suck up nutrients from the soil, depriving your plants of what they need.11 thg 10, 2016
Why you should let weeds grow?
Letting weeds in your lawn grow near your more weed free flower beds can help drive out even more ?bad? bugs from your plants. Weeds can also help keep down erosion of topsoil on your property.
What is so bad about weeds?
Why Are Weeds Bad For My Lawn? When weeds invade your turf, they compete with healthy, desirable grasses for air, water, and nutrients. When fertilizer is applied, for example, weeds are often quickest to soak up the nutrients that would otherwise fuel your lawn’s growth.
What happens if weeds are not removed?
Weeds means unwanted plants for remove of these plant we use weediside (2,4 D) . If they are there in the field they take all nutrients of plant and plant can’t grow properly.
Do weeds improve soil?
Weeds Bring Nutrients to the Surface
Weed roots absorb nutrients and bring them up towards the surface of the soil where they are more easily accessible to other plants. Some weeds also produce carbon which can help with water retention and further increase nutrient levels and organic matter in the soil.
Should weeds be left alone?
Weeds compete with plants for light, nutrients and water. Left alone they will also smother and suffocate plants and harbour pests and diseases. 1.
What is so bad about weeds?
The problem with weeds is that they are robbers. They rob nearby plants of water and nutrients. If large enough, they rob sunlight as they shade garden plants. Some weeds secrete chemicals into the soil that inhibit growth of nearby plants.
Can dead weeds be used as fertilizer?
Another way to put weeds to use without risking getting their viable seeds into the compost is to make them into a liquid fertilizer. Soak weeds in water for about a month and then strain. The resulting liquid can be diluted and used to safely add nutrients to beds.
Why is it important to remove weeds?
They rob soil moisture and nutrients from the competing crop and decrease harvest efficiencies. Weeds also compete with the crop for sunlight. Because they are plants competing to survive in a limited space, weeds are actively removing nutrients from the soil to grow taller, stronger and healthier each day.
What weeds should not be composted?
In a cool compost pile, weeds to avoid include morning glory, buttercups, bermuda grass, oxalis, quackgrass, and crabgrass. Any garden plant that spreads by runners, such as mint or raspberry canes, should also be kept out of a cool compost pile. Don’t compost weeds that have gone to seed.
What happens if you put meat in compost?
The EPA recommends against composting meat, whether in a pile or bin, because it can create rodent infestations and attract pests (and cause a very unpleasant smell). Raw meat can also be particularly harmful, as it could be infected with E. coli or salmonella.
Is bread OK for compost?
To conclude, yes, you can compost bread! After all, bread is organic matter. If you have any bread lying around that may otherwise go to waste, go ahead and compost it. Best of all, bread scraps break down just as rapidly as other food scraps in your Lomi bin.
Why Weeds Are Good for Your Garden
Top 5 Surprising Benefits of Having Weeds in Your Garden
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One Direction is the band behind the official Comic Relief charity single this year with their cover of Blondie’s classic (and oft-covered!) track One Way Or Another – and now we have the official cover art for the single! Member Niall Horan said: ”We are really excited to be part of Red Nose Day this year. We recorded Blondie’s One Way or Another and we really want the song to raise lots of money and for people to show their support by going out and buying themselves a copy.”
The song itself will be realeased officially on February 17th and we can’t wait to hear it!
Will you be buying the charity track? Who looks the cutest with a red nose on? Let us know in the comments!

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