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American culture is forever changing and music is the best way to explore this. This is evident through the works of Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Pete Seeger, and many others making music that speaks out against the U.S.’s involvement in the Vietnam war, to more recently Kendrick Lamar, Lizzo, Post Malone, and many others speaking about modern problems like being successful and not finding happiness. Artists and the songs that they make can help us see many sides of American culture and what it means to be an American. People in rural Michigan and the Southside of Chicago live incredibly different lives, but through music they can understand each others’ experiences and hardships. Thanks to music, we have a complete and whole history of American culture, how it’s changed over time and how it’s used in different ways. To define what American culture is you need look no further then music. Through this essay music will be used to answer what it means to be an American.
One of the first major hit songs to take a stance in modern American culture was “Strange Fruit” by the late great Billie Holiday. Coming out in 1939 and containing haunting lyrics such as, “blood on the leaves and blood at the roots, black bodies swinging in the summer breeze” this song was in response to lynchings going on in the south describing their gruesome nature in grave detail. This song was in the midst of the Jim Crow era, and it was made to show people who were ignoring the racist atrocities that were happening in the south what was happening. It told Americans to wake up and look at what was happening. This song was so influential to American culture that in 1999 it was named “song of the Century” by Time Magazine. Through this song we can see what American culture was to Billie Holiday and many other black americans, it was deep racism and gruesome expressions of that racism.
Fast forward twenty-six years and America was in the middle of the Vietnam war. Many Americans did not understand why we were at war and they voiced their dismay about it through music. For those who didn’t know the degree of what was going on in Vietnam, this music was conveying the gravity of what was happening. Among the many singers protesting the war the most prolific voices in the crowd belonged to Phil Ochs. With songs like ”Talking Vietnam” (1964), “I Ain’t Marching Anymore” (1965), “If You Love Your Uncle Sam, Bring ‘Em Home” (1966), Phil Ochs toured around the country singing these songs of protest and expressing his concern to bring American kids home. These protest songs gave way to one of the largest festivals in American history, Woodstock. Which was in and of itself a protest for peace and love. One of the stand out moments of the festival was Jimi Hendrix’s rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. Performed on an electric guitar, it gave it a distorted feel and was meant “as a reflection of the violence done in the name of the flag” (Anne Meisenzahl and Roger Peace). To Americans across the country at this time, American culture was kids no older than eighteen or nineteen getting drafted to die for clashing political beliefs in a country thousands of miles away.
Now we move to 1985, you’re a suburban white mom and from your daughter’s bedroom you hear the lyrics, “I knew a girl named Nikki I guess you could say she was a sex fiend, I met her in a hotel lobby masturbating with a magazine,” (Prince). You’re horrified and ask your daughter where she got this filth, when she tells you, you realize you bought it for her. This was a reality for Tipper Gore who after hearing “Darling Nikki” (1984) by Prince, “created the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC) and launched a campaign to use ‘Parental Advisory’ labels to warn parents against music with explicit, or ‘obscene’ content,” (Crabtree). Soon after the group formed there was a congressional hearing where they invited musicians to come and testify. Frank Zappa was one of those musicians and argued that the PMRC was censorship he said, ”The PMRC proposal is an ill-conceived piece of nonsense which fails to deliver any real benefits to children, infringes the civil liberties of people who are not children, and promises to keep the courts busy for years, dealing with the interpretational and enforcemental problems inherent in the proposal’s design”. Frank Zappa was not happy and many other artists weren’t either, because as soon as the parental advisory sticker went on your album Walmart who was the largest distributor of music at the time wouldn’t carry your record. This encouraged record labels to force their artists tio make clean music, oppressing their artistic integrity. However on the other hand the PMRC thought they were doing a good deed to the youth of America by informing them when an Album was explicit. During this time to artist American culture was censorship and oppression, to concerned parents it was pornographic, satanic, and violent songs being broadcasted to their kids.
238 million users, 175 million users, 60 million users, these are the numbers put up by the top streaming apps Spotify, Soundcloud, and Apple music respectively according to the most recent numbers put out by ExpandedRamblings.com and Forbes.com. The music industry is at its largest point ever and the mecca for that is the United States. Nine out of the top ten songs on the Billboard Hot one hundred belong to Americans, including the number one spot held by Lizzo for her song “Truth Hurts” (2019). A song about female empowerment, it is “an anti-commitment song, in which Lizzo speaks about how romantic commitment could hold her and her career down” (Gardenia24). This song has spent six weeks at the number one spot on the Billboard hot one hundred chart and twenty-two weeks all time on the chart qualifying it to be an American classic. To Lizzo American culture is having the freedom to pursue a career without a man holding her back.
Through modern American history music has played an integral role in popular culture and reflecting America as a whole. Being American has no one static definition, it’s not just if you were born here or not. Being American is experiencing a shared culture. The best way to do that is through music. Through music we are able to understand what it means to be American to different people during different times. It gives insight to what it meant to be American to people of color in the 1930’s. What it meant to be American to the families and friends of the young men who fought and died for their country in Vietnam. We know what it means to be American to concerned parents in the 1980’s and the artists of the time. And we know what it means to be American to the top artist in the world right now. Being American is being able to share a slice of yourself and having people understand your experiences and values through music.
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- How do I know when my dog is no longer in heat?
- How many days is a male dog in heat?
- Do male dogs prefer female owners?
- What are the stages of a dog in heat?
- Does a dog get pregnant the first time she mates?
- How many times do dogs mate to get pregnant?
- Are girl dogs more aggressive?
- Is an unneutered dog more aggressive?
- How long is a dog pregnant for?
- How long will a female dog accept a male?
- How do I know when my dog is ready to mate?
- How do you calm a male dog in heat?
- Is a male dog better or female?
- Are dogs more protective of female owners?
How do I know when my dog is no longer in heat?
Heat cycles vary, but average two to three weeks for most dogs.
The heat cycle begins with the first signs of vulvar swelling or vaginal discharge.
It ends when all discharge ceases and the vulva has returned to its normal size..
How many days is a male dog in heat?
A heat cycle occurs every six to eight months and lasts approximately three weeks.
Do male dogs prefer female owners?
Dogs owned by men, especially neurotic men, approach their owners more often than dogs of female owners, according to new research. That doesn’t mean, however, that they necessarily prefer men over women.
What are the stages of a dog in heat?
The canine estrous (reproductive) cycle is made up of 4 different stages. These are proestrus, estrus, diestrus, and anestrus. Each stage has differing signs related to behavior, physical or clinical changes, hormonal changes, physiologic changes, and cytologic (vaginal smear) changes.
Does a dog get pregnant the first time she mates?
Dogs can become pregnant on their very first estrous cycle, increasing the chance that an accidental breeding may occur. Dogs are indiscriminate, so a brother may breed with its sister, a father may breed with his daughter, and a son may breed with his mother.
How many times do dogs mate to get pregnant?
As long as the bitch will accept the male, mating every other day for a total of two or three matings is generally considered sufficient.
Are girl dogs more aggressive?
Female dogs threaten less frequently, but overall are more independent, stubborn, and territorial than their male counterparts. … In dog aggression toward humans, which is of far greater concern to all, it is true that unneutered males are more likely to be involved in biting incidents.
Is an unneutered dog more aggressive?
Unneutered dogs are more likely to display aggressive behaviors. If your dog has not been spayed or neutered, that surgery alone may lessen aggressive behavior. … Though mouthing is not biting, it can become too aggressive to be acceptable.
How long is a dog pregnant for?
58 – 68 daysDog/Gestation period
How long will a female dog accept a male?
The vulva becomes very enlarged and soft, and the bitch will be receptive to the male. This stage may last 3 or 4 days or as long as 7 to 11 days. The female may be receptive a day or two past the time when she would still be fertile.
How do I know when my dog is ready to mate?
Second stage (estrus). This is the stage where she becomes ready to breed. The vaginal discharge may change from bloody to a clear or brownish discharge. You may also see your dog move her tail to the side, making herself available to a male dog. This is known as “flagging” and is a sign that she is fertile.
How do you calm a male dog in heat?
Here are the 3 things you can do to keep your male dog calm when they’re sharing a roof with an in-heat female.Separate the dogs. … Mask the in-heat females’ scent. … Additionally, you’ll need to bath your dog more frequently using a mild shampoo. … Exercise is good for everyone.More items…•
Is a male dog better or female?
The personality differences can most clearly be seen between females and intact (non-neutered) males. Males can be more dominant, territorial, and easily distracted than female dogs. On the other hand, males can also be more playful, active, and independent.
Are dogs more protective of female owners?
“Some believe that the male dog is more affectionate and easier to train, while the female dog is more aggressive and protective of its owners and puppies. Well, the truth is that when it comes to dogs and puppies there is no superior sex. “[These] qualities… are just the anecdotal observations of many dog owners.

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general science curriculum includes 14 modules of learning lessons, labs, and other hands-on your student will work through the following topics: environmental family last child in the woods learning lessons literary mary oliver naturalist nature parenting play poem poetry reflections sky stars sun trees verse wild geese woods 2 replies welcome to the plutocracy posted on april 4, 2014 by laura maccleery reply as you may 4lessons based on the tortoise and the hare and the lion and the mouse. for each lesson there are teacher notes with suggestions for possible conversations and questions to ask. the teacher notes outlines some model questions so that children can answer similar style questions independently.
4 lessons based on the tortoise and the hare and the lion and the mouse. for each lesson there are teacher notes with suggestions for possible conversations and questions to ask. the teacher notes outlines some model questions so that children can answer similar style questions independently. Fables are a beautiful way to teach your child about morals, life lessons, and impart the wisdom of the ages in an engaging manner. fables are stories that have been told throughout past generations, trickling down to the present to deliver important lessons about life, nature, love, friendship, and being a good person. Fables are a beautiful way to teach your child about morals, life lessons, and impart the wisdom of the ages in an engaging manner. fables are stories that have been told throughout past generations, trickling down to the present to deliver important lessons about life, nature, love, friendship, and being a good person.
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Days 1-4: read a fable, complete questions on the bottom of the page. click below to download the pdfs: the ant and the grasshopper. the dog and his reflection. the shepherd boy and the wolf. the tortoise and the hare. aesop answer key. day 5: help kids write their own fable using this organizer –> fable outline. like what you see?. Lesson plan on storytelling or fables for first grade children using storytelling or fables in a lesson plan for your first grade students will introduce them to this type of literature, as well as let them see the purpose of such narratives. Get ready for some fable fun with this amazing mega bundle of aesop’s fables emergent readers! the last page of every fable gives students an opportunity to reflect and write down what lesson is learned in the fable. in this mega resource, there are 20 fables emergent readers that are bundled togethe. father’s business which was totally down for years received a divine touch of god yet i am now in lesson 7, day 2 of the prayer academy and
2. the ants and the grasshopper: work hard and play hard! next, on our list of life lessons from aesop’s fables is the one that i like! the story: a grasshopper spends fables lesson prep year 4 his summer singing and dancing, while a team of ants have worked hard all summer collecting food for the winter. he doesn’t understand why the ants work so hard. Lesson plans for teaching aesop’s fables 19 everyday expressions that came from aesop “honesty is the best policy,” “slow and steady wins the race” and others with brief plot summaries of the stories of origin. aesop and ananse: animal fables and trickster tales students become familiar with fables and trickster tales from different cultural traditions and see how stories change when.
Reading a wide range of fables, including rosen’s aesop’s fables, children explore dialogue through drama, debate moral messages and write letters in role. children write their own fables, hold a festival and try them out on a live audience. will fables lesson prep year 4 they win rave reviews? suitable for year 3 or 4. Explain that a fable is a short story that usually is about animals and is intended to teach a lesson, and a folktale is a traditional story. explain that while folktales can teach a lesson, fables always teach a lesson. define moral as a lesson that can be learned from a story or experience. ask students if they can name any folktales or fables. Year 4 children read a range of fables (rosen’s ‘aesop’s fables’) explore dialogue through drama, debate moral messages and write letters using extended sentences. finally, children write fables.
This is a part of my 90 page unit about fables called animals and their stories for second, third, or fourth grade students. fables are about animals that can talk and act like people. students will learn to understand the central message, lesson, or moral of the story through asking and answering q. Free printable children’s stories and reading comprehension worksheets for grade 4. these reading worksheets will help kids practice their comprehension skills. worksheets include 4th grade level fiction and non-fiction texts followed by exercises as well as worksheets aimed at specific comprehension topics. no login required.
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A lot of people have a dream of one day getting married to the love of their life. If you are lucky enough to have found your significant other already, then you may be hearing wedding bells in the near future. Getting ready to be married is a huge change in your life and is something that is so special. This is a unique moment that only comes around once in someone’s life and so, it has to be celebrated in the biggest and best way! To start a wedding planning and finish, it can even take months to do! This is due to the fact that there are so many things to focus on and plan if you wish to see a perfect wedding on your big day. When planning your wedding day, you cannot forget the entertainment. Instead of choosing to get a DJ or play audio, it is better if you can hire a good live group or singer instead as they can give you more to your wedding than anyone else.
Everyone loves live music!
A majority of the people enjoy live music over music that is being played as an audio. There is no intimacy present at all when it comes to playing an audio track on the biggest day of your life. This is why hiring good bands is a better choice for everyone. Everyone from the bride and groom to all of your guests will enjoy live music being played from the start until the end of the wedding. It is more intimate and more special!
The quality of the music
If you chose to play an audio track through a DJ during your first dance, it is going to completely ruin your wedding day if the track stops working. Technology cannot always be trusted or relied but a live singer would not put you through the same hassle. The quality of audio tracks being played on the day of your wedding may also not be of the best quality and it can make your wedding seem low quality as well. This is why live wedding musicians Brisbane are so important to make your wedding day better!
They can adapt easily
If you wish to hear a particular song on the day of your wedding, a live group can provide this for you instantly and without a problem. A DJ may not be able to do the same for you and so, adapting to the different situations is best done through a live singer at the wedding.

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Children have received at least one dose through the government program.
Malacañang on Tuesday assured the public that the Duterte administration will not hesitate to use the full force of the law against those who will be found to have committed irregularities in the Dengvaxia dengue vaccine issue.
The Philippine Department of Health put on hold its 3.5 billion peso ($69.5 million) public dengue immunisation drive launched past year - the world's first such public programme - after the study was released last week.
The Reuters news agency reported that the Philippine's Department of Justice filed a probe into "the alleged danger to public health. and if evidence so warrants, to file appropriate charges thereon" on Monday.
There was no indication that Philippines health officials knew of any risks when they administered the vaccination. However, under moderate transmission, hospitalizations of vaccinated children increased three years after vaccination, compared to unvaccinated children.
According to Sanofi in Manila, 19 licences were granted for Dengvaxia, and it was launched in 11 countries, two of which - the Philippines and Brazil - had public vaccination programs.
"All drug establishments, including consumers and non-consumer user (e.g. healthcare professionals) are enjoined to take part in the post-marketing surveillance of Dengvaxia, by reporting to FDA any incident that reasonably indicates that Dengvaxia has caused or contributed to the death, serious illness, or serious injury to a consumer, a patient, or any person", the FDA said in a statement.
Anvisa did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
A spokesman for Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said on Sunday the government would hold to account those responsible for the program. "We implemented it in accordance with World Health Organization guidance and recommendations".
Ching Santos, general manager of Sanofi Pasteur, gestures as she speaks during a press conference in Manila yesterday.
Even though analysis shows the vaccine can offer protection for those who have previously been exposed to the dengue virus, scientists have also pointed out that the vaccine has various degrees of effectiveness against four different types of the virus.
The manufacturer of a dengue fever vaccine that was suspended in the Philippines after a new study showed a greater risk of severe cases in people without previous infection said yesterday it is working with authorities to address fears and share the new information.
But for those not previously infected by the virus, more cases of severe disease could occur in the long term following vaccination, Sanofi said.

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by AMY FORDE
IT’S my first time really talking to Kevan Cadman, who has been a studio holder here at Westgate Chambers since October.
Kevan strikes me as the sort of person who doesn’t sit down often; on both occasions when I have entered his studio he has been up, working with a focused, determined energy about him. You sense he’s got a real, creative hunger, which is not only visible by the numerous pieces of work which surround him, but there is a deeper, burning drive which makes a lot more sense as we start talking.
He studied art at university in York and tells me one thing which will stay with him forever is a quotation by his art lecturer: “If you think you’re going to have an artistic temperament forget it. It’s hard work; you come, you work, you don’t work just when the muse takes you. Art is hard work.”
This is something which obviously rings true and sheds light on my first impression of Kevan.
Kevan went on to work in education, something to which he dedicated 37 years of his life. I think it is fair to say that although it is obviously something he was passionate about, he became very frustrated with it by the end: “When I left teaching I was sick to death, and this sounds really corny, of filling in tick boxes, statistics and data. Boxes which were utterly meaningless because you don’t need to tick a box to know a child; you react with the child, you talk to the child, you build a relationship with them.”
His teaching career, and later frustration with it, is even more relevant as we start discussing his recent work.
The first piece that catches my eye is a mobile structure of clocks which are designed and shaped as flies. Stemming from the phrase “time flies”, Kevan’s way of working is quite unique: “Years of planning topics in primary, you often start with the word or the theme. That’s how you plan your maths, your history, your geography. So I wrote the words statistics and then wrote all these ideas, whatever came to mind.”
Another mobile structure is Dropbox, a series of white cubes of different sizes and hanging at different lengths. There is something quite mesmerising and thrilling about the work. He goes into a bit more detail about another piece on the wall: “I originally got some rods and I was also looking at bar charts, another form of statistics. But when I laid the rods out on the floor they kind of reminded me of sound waves.” After assessing the wave patterns which were created from recording a phrase about statistics (he did not wish to repeat the phrase), the central part of the work, the rods, mirrored the form of this wave pattern.
As we discuss this catalogue of work I use the term rebellion which may actually give the wrong impression of what is very neat and ordered work, but he explains that for him, like many artists, there is a need to be creative: it’s something which has always been there. And this stretch of work is another example of this: “It’s reclaiming the nonsense of the boxes and the statistics.” Kevan explains it is “tumbling out” of him at the minute: “It’s like the old phrase anger is an energy isn’t it?”
Either way, what he has done through this body of art is take something negative and make something quite beautiful out of it.
Juxtaposing the overall feel and style of his art-work, Kevan envisions his work being displayed in the natural environment. He recently took one piece to Boston Park and hung it on a tree: “It’s quite clinical I think, but I like it hanging in a more natural setting.”
The piece he is currently working on is inspired by the phrase “statistics manipulate truths” and he would like to present it in a natural setting “with stuff growing in or out of it”.
Like many creatives, his art doesn’t begin and end in the studio. I spot a couple of instruments in the corner and he tells me he has played music all his life, still gigging with bands Rotherham Rogues and Meadowland. I ask him what instruments he plays and there is a sort of pause and I imagine he is thinking to himself, where do I start? He tells me guitar is his main instrument, but he plays some keyboards as well. I gather he could get a tune out of anything with strings.
Having the studio has been a great aid to his work, originally a needs-must situation as he required a space to be able to leave his stuff safely, especially using the variety of tools he does.
He explains that after Christmas he tried to create some music at home but found he couldn’t. He came into the studio and it just worked: “I have a space where I can reflect upon and do all the things I haven’t had the chance to do in my teaching career. And I just like coming in.”
The music he creates in turn easily inspires some pieces of his 3D artwork; the two interlink and intermingle and always have.
One of the benefits of having a studio and being a member of ROAR is interacting with other artists who are also dotted around: “It’ difficult because as 30-odd years as a teacher I am with people constantly and suddenly I am on my own. So snippets of conversation, I need them. I think you can get lost in your own little world if you’re not careful.”
In a way we finish as we started, looking to the future links directly back to his strong work ethic. He clarifies, he wants to work as a professional artist and start by exhibiting his work: “To me, and not everyone agrees with this I know, there is not a lot of point creating art of any sort – music, poetry, 2D, 3D – unless someone is going to see it. It’s the sort of thing like if you clap in a forest and nobody hears it, does it make a sound?”
You can keep up with Kevan on his website http://www.groovewareart.com/”www.groovewareart.com.

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The Good Wife Spinoff Gets The Green LightPublished on May 19, 2016.
Fans of The Good Wife can breathe a sigh of relief: the show’s spinoff is officially happening! In a CBS presentation on Wednesday, the president of the network, Les Moonves announced, “The rumors are true.” Although the show’s title is yet to be announced, we do know that The Good Wife’s Christine Baranski and Cush Jumbo will be joining the production. The spinoff will continue on from the series finale of The Good Wife, and is set to take place a year later. New characters will also be introduced on the show. The spinoff is part of the network’s plans for an on-demand subscription service, and will stream on CBS All Access. In response to the news, Marc DeBevoise, general manager of CBS Digital Media, stated, “The Good Wife is consistently one of our most-watched series across digital platforms. This new series, with the incredible storytellers and marquee talent that have signed on, is a perfect addition to CBS All Access’s original programming slate.”
After 7 seasons, the series finale of The Good Wife aired on May 8, 2016. Baranski was a regular cast member for all 7 seasons, while Cush came on board for the final season.


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The Academy continues the brilliant sage of resolute slaves and exacting owners begin in The Marketplace. The Slave, and The Trainer. A dynamic culture of honor and duty embracing absolute servitude is the basis for the clandestine society created in the highly acclaimed Marketplace books. Ms. Antoniou describes a world inhabited by believable characters devoted to obedience and service, striving to live their ideals. Sensuality, intelligence, and passion meld into exquisite eroticism and scenes of blazing sexuality.This complete full-length novel is a rich tapestry of sexuality and emotion, augmented by the inclusion of short stories by guest authors culminating in a unique literary form. Writers Karen Taylor, Cecilia Tan, Michael Hernandez, david stein and Christian Muncy plunge into the world of the Marketplace and emerge with tales exploring the depths of lust, commitment, and power.


Amiad, a leading Israeli producer of water treatment and filtration solutions, was honored by the Israeli government with the “Outstanding Exporter Award of 2012.” In addition, the company has recently closed an important project of automatic self cleaning screen filters to the U.S. Navy’s aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy.
Oded Distel, head of Israel NewTech, the government program at the Ministry of Economy dedicated to promoting Israel’s cleantech industry, congratulated Amiad on the win: “The Israeli government identified cleantech as a potential leading industry for generating revenue through export, and in 2006 established the Israel NewTech program to provide support. So it’s particularly satisfying for us to see Amiad and other cleantech companies get top honors for export. Cleantech is now rightfully placed as one of Israel’s leading export sectors.”
Over 120,000 companies are registered in Israel and only ten were recognized for excellence in export, Amiad among them. The award was given at a ceremony at the official residence of the President of Israel, by President Shimon Peres and by the Minister of Economy Mr. Naftali Bennett. Amiad Systems CEO Arik Dayan commented on the win in the company’s press release: “I’m thankful and proud to receive the Outstanding Exporter Award. This is an award for the effort and dedication of all of Amiad’s employees, whose efforts have brought us to where we are today. One of the world’s biggest problems is the lack of clean drinking water, and Amiad’s vision is to develop innovative technologies to address this challenge. In 2012 Amiad exported products totaling US$83M and we’re proud to be bringing Israeli innovation around the world.”
Amiad has recently announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Amiad USA, Inc. has been awarded a contract to supply Amiad automatic self-cleaning screen filters for the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the second ship of the new class of US Navy aircraft carriers.
This follows the successful installation of Amiad filters in the first carrier of the class, the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), which was launched on 17 November 2013. Under the terms of the contract, Amiad will supply a pre-filtration solution providing protection for the reverse osmosis (“RO”) system to provide fresh water. Amiad’s filtration solution was selected to extend the life of the RO membranes as well as reduce operating costs.
CEO Dayan commented on this latest contract: “We are delighted to be supplying the next US aircraft carrier with our advanced filters as it emphasizes the important role Amiad’s solutions perform within the filtration process – as per our strategy to be at the heart of any water system throughout the world. We’re proud that Amiad was awarded this contract , which demonstrates the strength of our offering, and we look forward to successfully delivering this project.”
Amiad USA, with facilities in Mooresville, NC and Oxnard, CA, offers a complete line of filtration products ranging from 3500 micron to as low as 10 micron in a variety of materials with which to customize the most effective filtration solutions for the municipal, industrial, irrigation, oil & gas and ballast water segments.
Amiad is headquartered in northern Israel and employs over 400 people in the Galilee region.


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Afroessa hotel was built in Santorini, in 1991 in Imerovigli, a peaceful and serene village at a height of 300 meters above sea level at the center of caldera. The hotel used to be a canava for the preparation and preservation of wine, and it is dated back to the 18th century. Some built-dispensers named \"Lina\" have been preserved till today. These dispensers are located 2m into the ground and their use was to gather the wine that dribbled from the wine presses. The location of the building is called \"Maganari\" and it took its name from the wine-press.
Afroessa hotel consists of 10 renovated traditional style buildings with individual balconies for your relaxation with a view of the magnificent sunset. The hotel is divided in 5 levels.
The reception is open to serve you daily from 09.00 a.m. until 13.00 p.m. and from 18.00 p.m. until 21.00 p.m. You are welcome to ask any question that will facilitate you and make your stay pleasant (taverns, restaurants, clubs, car/bike rental and excursions).
There is also a swimming pool at the edge of the caldera.
12 hours reception
Daily maid service
Rent a car / bike
Private balcony with view to the volcano
Direct dial phone
Distance from FIRA: 2 KLM
Distance from the port: 13 KLM
Distance from the airport: 10 KLM
Taxi fare to the airport: 10 euro
Taxi fare to the port: 10 euro
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Probably the number one problem I see women presenting with in my practice is Underactive Thyroid – whether its been properly diagnosed or they are displaying symptoms of it.
Fatigue, sluggish digestion, bloating, digestive discomforts, brain fog, feeling cold and even infertility are all symptoms of an underactive thyroid.
The root cause of many thyroid issues is imbalanced diet, processed foods, leaky gut, exposure to chemicals, and too much inflammation. Here is how:
- Low thyroid levels are related to having too few antioxidants
- High thyroid levels cause oxidation and inflammation
- A leaky gut allows chemicals to enter the body that can drive inflammation and toxic burden.
Stressors, imbalanced diet, food intolerances, and lack of protective plants in our diet also create this inflammatory response and low antioxidant levels
From what I have researched, for good thyroid function, nutrition and stress reduction are ESSENTIAL.
On a nutritional level, there are some studies which suggest vitamin and mineral deficiency to be the root cause – particularly low levels of Vitamin D, Vitamin E, B12, Zinc, Selenium & Magnesium.
Dr Ridha Arem in his book ‘The Thyroid Solution’, says that people with thyroid problems should make sure they get enough vitamins, either by eating plenty of the foods containing these vitamins or by supplements. Many people now lead very busy lives and donít have time to eat properly. Many woman miss meals altogether to lose weight without realising that this can cause problems for your thyroid. Even if you try and eat properly, by the time we purchase, prepare and cook everyday foods, most of the nutrients have disappeared and we believe supplements are essential to maintain a good thyroid.
This is why I recommend a HIGH QUALITY vitamin alongside a high quality Prebiotic and Probiotic – because gut health is paramount to thyroid and indeed all hormone health.
Essential Oils can also provide support. This is nothing new, Our ancestors have used plants, seeds, wood, and resins from nature for thousands of years to support the body.
However, not all essential oils are created equally. You must find a pure certified therapeutic grade brand as other brands may contain synthetics of no therapeutic benefit.
People have reported by using these essential oils you can support symptoms of low thyroid: (you can read some testimonials HERE
TOP 5 ESSENTIAL OILS FOR THYROID SUPPORT
Studies showed Myrrh improved all thyroid functions in mice, including improved conversion of T4 to T3 and increased uptake of iodine. Like many other essential oils mentioned, myrrh reduces inflammation and has antioxidant activities. Frankincense and myrrh block inflammation in a potent way. Myrrh prevented low thyroid levels in female mice by reducing markers of inflammation in the body
There are numerous ways in which lemongrass can benefit health, with regards to thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions, lemongrass is especially useful for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal effects. One study showed that lemongrass oil inhibited the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL1 beta and IL-6.
Many people with thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions have s
leep issues, and so lavender oil might help in some of these cases. Lavender also has anti-inflammatory effects, as a study showed that lavender essential oil inhibited inflammation induced by lipopolysaccharides. Another study showed that lavender has antioxidant, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects.
Clove oil is a powerful antioxidant, low thyroid levels are often caused by having too few antioxidants in the body. Antioxidants can also slow the aging process and prevent free radical damage! It has anti-viral properties that can boost the immune system.
Peppermint is stimuating and invigorating meaning it can help with chronic fatigue and oor concentration. Its a great all rounder oil to have on hand as it also helps with respiratory, digestive and muscle aches.
I recommend blending 3-5 of these oils together with fractionated coconut oil in a 10ml roller bottle – a couple of drops of each to begin with, then raise it if needed.
Apply 3-4 times daily directly on your thyroid, back of neck and on the balls of your feet (where the thyroid helper reflexology points are)
Supplement your life!
I believe proper supplementation is SO important because we just don’t get the proper nutrients from our food these days.
Want my Thyroid Support Oils Starter Kit? GO HERE TO GET IT
When you order this kit through me, I will create a 3 month plan for you, we will add in high quality supplements in month 2 to further support you.

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No catches, no fine print just unadulterated book loving, with your favourite books saved to your own digital bookshelf.
New members get entered into our monthly draw to win £100 to spend in your local bookshop Plus lots lots more…Find out more
This is not a self- help book for finding the man of your dreams. This is a funny and interesting account of one woman’s nine month quest to find an interesting available man and why it sometimes seems like such a difficult task.
Isabel talks to men from all walks of life - from the men in The City to plumbers to bikers to sports enthusiasts to “experts” in psychology, science and dating and many more.
What she finds is funny, thought-provoking, controversial and honest. An enlightening read for all of us.
Fast, hard-hitting, funny and honest, this is the book that answers the question that all women discuss: 'Where are the interesting and available men?' Bestselling author Isabel Losada throws herself into all male environments to learn about how different 'Men!' are from women. From learning to be a plumber and riding a Harley to interviewing psychologists and dating hosts. This is not a self help or a dating manual - This is Michael Moore meets real life Bridget Jones - controversial, sassy and very entertaining.
Closing date: 14/06/2019
Publication date: 26/04/2007
Publisher: Virgin Books
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Isabel Losada is the author of the bestselling The Battersea Park Road to Enlightenment and A Beginner's Guide to Changing the World: For Tibet, with Love. Isabel has an active broadcasting career and is a popular contributor to television programmes on the BBC, on Radio 2 and 4 and the BBC World Service. Photo © Mason HardingMore About Isabel Losada

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Holt stuns fellow American Fritz in Grand Slam main draw debut Qualifier Brandon Holt, the son of former two-time U.S. Open champion Tracy Austin, made a memorable Grand Slam main draw debut on Monday by staging an upset 6-7(3) 7-6(1) 6-3 6-4 win over fellow American 10th seed Taylor Fritz.
Emma Raducanu’s fairytale of New York is over | The Week UK
British tennis star eyes a ‘clean slate’ after US Open title defence ends at first hurdle
Raducanu's U.S. Open title defence ends in first round
Emma Raducanu, who made a dream run to the U.S. Open title last year, suffered a nightmare 6-3 6-3 first round loss to Frenchwoman Alize Cornet on Tuesday as the clock finally struck midnight on an improbable tennis fairytale.
Raducanu's US Open title defense ends with loss to Cornet
NEW YORK (AP) — Maybe Emma Raducanu was simply trying to lower others' expectations or make things easier on herself when she scoffed at the idea that there might by any pressure on her as she returned to the site of her remarkable out-of-nowhere run t
Emma Raducanu taking ‘positive signs’ into US Open return after testing year
Raducanu is hoping to show the same free-swinging approach that carried her to the title last year.
Emma Raducanu ready for ‘new experiences’ after US Open title defence ends early
The 19-year-old will drop to around 80 in the rankings following her loss to Alize Cornet.
US Open: Emma Raducanu suffers first-round defeat by Alizé Cornet
After ten scintillating victories at Flushing Meadows last year came one tame defeat for Emma Raducanu this time around. The 19-year-old Briton’s defence of her
Can Emma Raducanu defend her US Open title? – 5 things to look out for
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At the end of this month, Virgina trap rap supremo Pusha T will head off with Kanye West to the City of Light in an effort to create what the MC calls something "super, super dark."
Drafting off that much blogged-about effort, Pusha will meet up with the Louis Vuitton Don in Paris in late February to lay down at least six tracks for his debut solo album (on West's G.O.O.D. Music imprint), "My Name Is My Name," due out later this year.
"Me and 'Ye are going to lock in for nine days to create the heavy reality dark-side to my album," said Pusha, speaking from Washington, D.C., where he was promoting his mixtape. "We're gonna get to the heavy truth. The super, super dark portion is what I'm about to create."
Paris has served as creative muse to West before, being the mythic locale of the breakout song off his "Watch the Throne" collabo with Jay-Z. And the City of Light is as likely a place as any for the reinvention of Pusha (government name: Terrence Thornton), best known until now as one-half of the sibling coke-rapping Virginia duo Clipse with brother Gene "No Malice" Thornton. For more than a decade, the two have been recipient to many of the most trailblazing beats produced by the boundary-pushing, platinum-plus production team the Neptunes.
But Pusha's decidedly turbulent worldview these days can be traced directly to the creative fracture with No Malice caused, in large part, by his brother's turn away from Clipse's signature glorification of crack-dealing and toward organized religion.
Until the Thornton brothers hit the mainstream with their major label album debut, "Lord Willin'," in 2002, hustling cocaine covered their overhead (with Gene hailing by the MC name "Malice" in those days). "We didn't do it 'cause we had to -- we come from a good home," Malice told the Guardian UK in 2007. "We did it 'cause we wanted to be the flyest and freshest and, you know, the sharpest."
But in 2011, after a bout of severe depression, creeping paranoia about contracting
and with the release of his memoir “Wretched, Pitiful, Poor Blind & Naked,” Gene Thornton repudiated the trife life to devote himself full time to Christianity.
Going the solo route has forced Pusha to branch out lyrically to deliver the self-reflective storytelling that Malice historically brought to their group efforts.
"In writing this album, I think I might be rebelling because I don't have my brother here," Pusha said. "He's been the more 'conscious' member of the group and spoke more from a voice of reason to give you a reasonable understanding of why the things we present are as they are. He was so much better at that than me. But with him not being part of my solo project, I had to take that on.
"I'm trying to show people I have a point of view that's not always so brash. I'm speaking introspectively about street life or family relationships -- even him and his take on spirituality."
And even with "My Name Is My Name" being one of the year's most hotly anticipated hip-hop releases, Pusha and No Malice are already making plans to regroup as Clipse, and the two have begun discussions with chief Neptunes songsmith Pharrell Williams about that project.
"Me and him talked to Pharrell about a new Clipse album. The title is tentatively going to be 'With God as My Witness'," said Pusha. "People look at Clipse and [No Malice's] spiritual outlook and think it's incompatible with what we're doing as a group. But to me, this isn't that different to me. Look at 'Lord Willin' " -- we put Jesus riding in the back seat on our album cover!"


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Herbal Handbook is a charming, information-packed guide to 51 herbs and their uses illustrated with rare botanical art from the renowned archives of The New York Botanical Garden.
Did you know that woodruff was used as a room freshener in the Middle Ages; that crushed bergamot leaves can soothe bee stings; and that dried fenugreek seeds were found in the tomb of King Tutankhamen?
Herbs are magical, and their uses myriad. Inside Herbal Handbook are fifty-one herbs portrayed in words and rare botanical art curated by experts at The New York Botanical Garden. Some, like saffron, are treasured and rare; others, like purslane, grow by the roadside. They all have a place—in the garden, in the kitchen, in the bed or the bath. Use Herbal Handbook to explore their history, how to grow them, and how they were used in the past and present. Then bring them into your daily life; each herb’s profile offers a recipe or project that highlights its unique properties.
So cleanse your face with calendula when you wake up, sip a bergamot tea at breakfast, have a lovage tuna sandwich for lunch, and mix a caraway cocktail at the end of the day. Let Herbal Handbook delight your senses as they have done to others for thousands of years.
About the Author
The New York Botanical Garden is an iconic living museum founded in 1891. It is a National Historic Landmark, with 250 acres supporting over one million living plants. Each year more than one million visitors walk the grounds to enjoy the remarkable diversity of tropical, temperate, and desert flora and to attend beloved annual events such as The Holiday Train Show and The Orchid Show.
The Norwich Bookstore is locally owned, community focused, and proudly independent!

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LESA’s mission is to deliver the most sophisticated, technologically superior, performance-enhancing foam equine products available today.
WHAT SETS US APART
LESA’s Saddle Pads are constructed of the highest-quality foam materials. A custom-molded procedure developed by experts with centuries of combined experience, a highly durable, tear-resistant, coated surface and a custom-blended material selection process make LESA’s products the most technologically sophisticated. Unlike most other foam-based equine products that are cut from low-quality sheets of foam, LESA’s custom-blended proprietary materials do not need to be encased in fabric or sheepskin to keep them from shredding, wrinkling, pinching and wearing.
LESA cares about its customers—particularly the four-legged variety. We have invested in state-of-the-art digital thermography to ensure that LESA’s designs offer uniform distribution of impact forces—i.e. our pads won’t create pinch points and hot spots. LESA also regularly consults with equine veterinarians and performs studies to confirm that its pads offer therapeutic, shock-absorbing benefits to enhance performance.
We have invested in dynamic fatigue testing, conducted by an independent third party. Results are spectacular and unparalleled in the industry. After 20,000 tests, which involved rolling and pounding forces exerted upon the pads, the firmness of LESA’s pads was not compromised by even 1%. In other words, our pads maintained 100% firmness integrity. Why is this significant? Impact cannot be absorbed properly or uniformly when the shock-absorbing material breaks down, shifts or compresses. This happens routinely with other products that use sheet foam, memory foam and gel. Eventually, pinch points will develop, forces will become concentrated in low-density areas or areas where the pad material has shifted or compressed. With LESA, customers can rest assured that their pads will maintain uniform impact protection and firmness!
LESA is the only supplier of foam saddle pads to offer customizable color options and the ability to manufacture short runs of “special edition” pads to support accomplished riders, organizations and important causes. With LESA, you can be unique. Build your own brand!* Click here to see LESA’s color chart.
LESA was founded by riders, equine professionals and foam industry experts. We know that results are only realized through hard work, motivation and discipline. LESA wants to be the best, just like you. We practice, research, consult and invest until our products are perfected.


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OMG! ZooBorns’ mascot, ‘Radar Ears’, the Fennec Fox*, is now a PUZZLE!
We partnered with PuzzleYourPet to make this one-of-a-kind, aww-somely designed, high-quality puzzle featuring our favorite Fennec Fox, ‘Radar Ears’.
Check out puzzleyourpet.com and immortalize your own furry friend as a puzzle today!
ZooBorns Patreons will be eligible to win a FREE PuzzleYourPet of their own favorite furry friend in a forthcoming contest! Make your Patreon pledge today and keep your ears open for contest news!
*Radar Ears and the other animals featured on ZooBorns ARE NOT PETS. Wild animals DO NOT make good pets.


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Ankara to discuss grain corridor from Ukraine with Moscow, Kyiv
Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said he plans to discuss with his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts safe grain exports from Ukraine, News.Az reports citing Turkish war.
“There is a war going on between Ukraine and Russia, and we know that agricultural products come from these countries to a large extent,” Erdogan said. “At this stage, we have no problems with this, we have 5 million tons of wheat in our warehouses, but we would like to increase these volumes.”
The president noted that Turkiye will join the work not only for itself but also for third countries.
“Negotiations are ongoing. In the coming week we will discuss what steps can be taken, with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy,” Erdogan added.

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Highly cute Adam and Eve candleholder colours of the original Adams and Eves made in Mexico. Cute birthday gift romance or Xmas gift. Fired clay.
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Over the first quarter 2010 Mogilev region’s agribusiness organizations made Br78.1 bln of clear profit. It is 32.7% more comparing with the same period 2009. In March 2010 clear profit showed a tree-time growth (against February 2010) and made Вr50.1 bln.
In the first quarter 2010 all agribusiness organizations were profitable. The situation was the same in the first quarter 2009.
January-March 2010 profitability of agribusiness organizations made 8.6% against 8.8% in January-March 2009. January-February 2010 profitability totaled 8.7%, in March – 8.5%.


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RNA interference; Epigenetics; nuclear RNA turnover; RNA silencing; PEV; chromosome segregation; co-transcriptional gene silencing; chromatin; gene expression; chromosomal architecture; gene expression control
Woolcock Katrina J, Stunnenberg Rieka, Gaidatzis Dimos, Hotz Hans-Rudolf, Emmerth Stephan, Barraud Pierre, Bühler Marc (2012), RNAi keeps Atf1-bound stress response genes in check at nuclear pores., in Genes & development
, 26(7), 683-92.
Barraud Pierre, Emmerth Stephan, Shimada Yukiko, Hotz Hans-Rudolf, Allain Frédéric H-T, Bühler Marc (2011), An extended dsRBD with a novel zinc-binding motif mediates nuclear retention of fission yeast Dicer., in The EMBO journal
, 30(20), 4223-35.
Woolcock Katrina J, Gaidatzis Dimos, Punga Tanel, Bühler Marc (2011), Dicer associates with chromatin to repress genome activity in Schizosaccharomyces pombe., in Nature structural & molecular biology
, 18(1), 94-9.
Keller Claudia, Woolcock Katrina, Hess Daniel, Bühler Marc (2010), Proteomic and functional analysis of the noncanonical poly(A) polymerase Cid14., in RNA (New York, N.Y.)
, 16(6), 1124-9.
Bühler Marc (2010), Ribonucleic acid brings chromatin into shape, in The Biochemist
Punga Tanel, Bühler Marc (2010), Long intronic GAA repeats causing Friedreich ataxia impede transcription elongation., in EMBO molecular medicine
, 2(4), 120-9.
Emmerth Stephan, Schober Heiko, Gaidatzis Dimos, Roloff Tim, Jacobeit Kirsten, Bühler Marc (2010), Nuclear retention of fission yeast dicer is a prerequisite for RNAi-mediated heterochromatin assembly., in Developmental cell
, 18(1), 102-13.
Bühler Marc, Gasser Susan M (2009), Silent chromatin at the middle and ends: lessons from yeasts., in The EMBO journal
, 28(15), 2149-61.
Bühler Marc (2009), RNA turnover and chromatin-dependent gene silencing., in Chromosoma
, 118(2), 141-51.
Keller Claudia, Adaixo Ricardo, Stunnenberg Rieka, Woolcock Katrina, Hiller Sebastian, Bühler Marc, HP1Swi6 mediates the recognition and destruction of heterochromatic RNA transcripts, in Molecular Cell
Shimada Yukiko, Bühler Marc, Schizosaccharomyces pombe reporter strains for relative quantitative assessment of heterochromatin silencing, in Yeast
Hypothesis: RNA turnover mechanisms contribute to assembly, maintenance, and silencing of heterochromatic domains.Eukaryotic chromosomes contain stretches of a specialized type of chromatin called heterochromatin, or silent chromatin. Heterochromatin is associated with landmark chromosome structures that are required for stable chromosome transmission, and heterochromatin-based gene silencing mechanisms are involved in stable inactivation of genes during development and differentiation. RNA interference (RNAi) is a highly conserved, sequence-specific gene regulatory mechanism among eukaryotes, critical for a variety of important biological functions, including defense against viruses, regulation of gene expression during development, and is being pursued as a promising new tool for the treatment of a variety of human maladies including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and viral infections. A surprising link between heterochromatin and the RNAi pathway was discovered a few years ago in fission yeast, and similar mechanisms have more recently been described in various eukaryotes, including plants, Drosophila melanogaster, chicken and Tetrahymena thermophila. Thus, RNAi-mediated chromatin modification leading to heterochromatic gene silencing seems to be a widespread phenomenon in eukaryotes. Biochemical and genetic analyses improved our understanding of how the RNAi pathway contributes to heterochromatin assembly in the fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe and challenged the longstanding paradigm that heterochromatin is an inert, transcriptionally inactive structure. My recent work has demonstrated that silencing of genes inserted into heterochromatin and heterochromatic repeat elements itself might be mediated by RNAi as well as exosome-mediated co-transcriptional processing events, rather than by shutting off transcription. This novel mode of gene silencing is referred to as “Co-Transcriptional Gene Silencing” (CTGS) and its mechanistic details remain largely unknown. My goal is to completely understand the mechanistic details of CTGS, which will further our understanding of the role of RNA turnover pathways in controlling eukaryotic gene expression. I will also continue analyzing the RNAi machinery by employing parallel genetic, biochemical, molecular biological, and proteomic approaches. My detailed research plan is divided into four specific aims: A. Mechanistic dissection of CTGS. In fission yeast, RNAi- and exosome-dependent RNA turnover mechanisms are required to keep heterochromatic domains silent. My current work shows that the polyA polymerase Cid14 mediates the degradation of heterochromatic transcripts by these pathways. However, the exact mechanism remains unknown. Important questions remain: how are heterochromatic transcripts recognized by Cid14? Are heterochromatic transcripts marked by Cid14 with a specific polyA signature? What specifies whether RNAi or the exosome degrades the Cid14 substrate? In which compartment (nucleus versus cytoplasm) does RNA degradation occur? What is the role of polyadenylation in the RNAi pathway? These questions will be addressed by employing parallel genetic, biochemical, molecular biological, and proteomic approaches and will advance our mechanistic understanding of heterochromatic gene silencing.B. Comprehensive analysis of Cid14-mediated gene silencing. The polyadenylation activity of Cid14 has also been implicated in ribosomal RNA processing and it is likely to be part of other RNA processing mechanisms. In order to get a more comprehensive picture of Cid14 function, a genomics approach will be employed to analyze Cid14-mediated gene silencing in fission yeast on a genome-wide scale. This aim will address the question whether Cid14-mediated CTGS is a general mechanism to keep heterochromatin “silent” and is likely to uncover further examples of gene regulation by polyadenylation assisted RNA turnover. C. Visualizing heterochromatic transcripts in live yeast cells. Genetic and biochemical experiments have contributed substantially to our understanding of heterochromatic gene silencing mechanisms. The finding that heterochromatin can be transcribed revealed new questions which are difficult to address by genetics and biochemistry alone. Therefore, I am eager to use microscopy to address problems such as the cellular localization of heterochromatic transcript degradation, the dynamics of transcription within heterochromatin and changes in the fate of heterochromatic structures as well as transcripts throughout the cell cycle. The focus of this aim is to develop a technology that is essential for addressing the most intriguing questions in the field that have so far been unanswerable. Furthermore, by doing so, I will further differentiate myself from other labs working on the same topic. D. Identification of negative regulators of RNAi-mediated heterochromatin assembly. One of the key features of RNAi-mediated heterochromatic gene silencing in fission yeast is its cis restriction. My work suggests the existence of specific factors that restrict RNAi-mediated heterochromatin formation in cis. In order to identify novel negative regulators of RNAi-mediated heterochromatin assembly, I will perform genetic screens using a system I developed as a post-doctoral researcher. This aim could potentially lead to the identification of novel factors regulating the RNAi pathway and its link to chromatin. In addition, this aim has also a great potential for new projects to emerge.I am fascinated by the recent discoveries that put RNA into a new light. The discovery of the RNAi pathway is, in my opinion, one of the most exciting events in the history of gene regulation. RNAi brings together nearly every aspect of gene regulation and is likely to have far-reaching implications for our understanding of how genomes evolved and are regulated. I am particularly interested in understanding the link between RNA turnover mechanisms and epigenetics. In contrast to the silencing response that operates at a posttranscriptional level, we are only at the beginning of genetic studies leading the way toward a model in which closely related complexes are also involved in silencing at the genomic level and its biochemical analysis is a big challenge for me. I will continue my work by using fission yeast as a model system. I am particularly interested in S. pombe because its heterochromatin has many of the same post-translational modifications and protein components as mammalian systems. However, I wish to start investigating some of the insights gained from working with yeast in higher eukaryotes as well.

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I'd like to share a great recipe for chocolate chip cookies. I have several favorites but this seems to be the one that I revert to whenever I want something that is quick and easy to prepare.
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2-1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 oz. chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine the butter and both sugars. Cream together until light and fluffy.
Add vanilla and eggs. Mix until well incorporated into the creamed mixture.
Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the wet ingredients and stir until a stiff dough forms.
Stir in your favorite chocolate chips.
Place cookie dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet or onto parchment paper. I like to make large cookies so I use a medium-sized cookie scoop to form the dough balls. Bake for approximately 18 minutes. Adjust your time to 10-12 minutes if you are making smaller cookies.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Voila! Now go save yourself a few before your family devours them!
I am currently in the process of making tooth fairy pillows. These were started earlier in the year and then were tossed aside after I got bored (standard modus operandi).
It feels good to finally see the piles of UFO's getting smaller and smaller. I keep reminding myself, one bite at a time, Lettie, one bite at a time.
I hope you all have a creative day!
***Don't forget to enter my giveaway. If you are new to my blog, please refer to my post of April 8 for the rules. Today is the last day, so hurry and get your entry in!***

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By CHELSEA KALLMAN /For Franklin Home PageFrothy Monkey in downtown Franklin is officially open. The coffee shop, restaurant fusion celebrated its first weekend of business by having a friends and family brunch and dinner and by being a stop in the Franklin Art Scene.
Frothy Monkey in Downtown Franklin is officially open. The coffee shop, restaurant fusion celebrated its first weekend of business by having a friends and family brunch and dinner and by being a stop in the Franklin Art Scene.
|Jeff Gibbs and Ryan Pruitt, two of four Frothy Monkey owners, take a break during Friday’s friends and family soft opening.|
Frothy’s team of four owners — Jeff Gibbs, Heather Southerland, Ryan Pruitt and Chase Ingalls — has been working night after night for this day to come.
The new location, 125 5th Avenue South, is in a 1911 church parish that went through major renovation and reclamation. You turn any corner of the over 3,000 square foot home and you find small bits of the original house – including tables made from its doors.
On Friday, just before guests were to arrive for the friends and family event, Ryan still held a measuring tape, checking and re-checking to make sure everything was up to code. Heather, who hadn’t slept all night, attempted to take a nap in her car. Chase sat at a booth, staring at nothing. Jeff joked around with everyone, making the already happily tired situation just a bit more pleasant.
After months of envisioning the space, people were now coming in, asking questions, ordering mimosas and champagne, and beginning to make the idea a reality.
It was clear the customers were coming in to support the locally owned business. Among them were a retired couple, groups of 20-somethings, a barista’s brother and nephew.
|Chase Ingalls and his 3-year old son, Foster, in the Frothy Monkey kitchen.|
Though new for the business, Franklin is more like an old friend for some of Frothy’s owner team. Ingalls and Pruitt grew up in Franklin. Their families lived in the same neighborhood. They’ve known each other since they were 10 years old.
“It’s becoming more and more like a homecoming with every face that walks through the door,” Pruitt said. Familiar faces, though, didn’t wait until Friday to visit. “We had a third grade teacher stop by,” Pruitt said, and some old Franklin church friends. One of their high school classmates was their UPS driver.
“Franklin is home to me. It’s where I grew up. It’s where I made a lot of mistakes that I learned from,” Ingalls said. “I feel like I’m coming home. That part of it is exciting to me.”
Because of this, Frothy is only selling local foods. Its eggs are hatched down the road; its meat and milk come from within an hour of the store.
“I feel a responsibility to keep my money locally. I believe in neighbors and I want to help my neighbors out,” Ingalls said.
Hatcher Family Dairy provides all of the milk for Frothy Monkey. Allan Benton’s bacon is a part of the sausage burger. The trout comes from Bob White Springs from the small town of Only, Tenn. Their pasta is locally made from Al Fresco Pasta.
Some people may have seen opening up less than a block away from Starbucks as a risk. Not Frothy.
“I don’t think Frothy’s a brand that’s going to fit in a strip mall somewhere, not with what we’re doing,” Pruitt said.
Hours are 7 am-9 pm weekdays and 8 am – 9 pm weekends. The restaurant/coffee shop serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and coffee. Beer and wine are available.


Monday, January 25, 2010
Daily Half-Hour Sitcoms
American Dad! *WEEKENDS ONLY* (Twentieth Television)
Curb Your Enthusiasm (Warner Bros.)
Entourage (Warner Bros.)
How I Met Your Mother (Twentieth Television)
Meet the Browns (Debmar-Mercury)
The New Adventures of Old Christine (Warner Bros.)
Weekly Hour Dramas
Brothers and Sisters (Disney-ABC)
The Closer (Warner Bros.)
Criminal Minds (CBS)
Heartland (Genesis International)
Stargate: Universe (MGM)
Ugly Betty (Disney-ABC)
Cash Cab (MGM)
Real Housewives (NBC Universal)
True Hollywood Story (Debmar-Mercury)
Nate Berkus Show (Sony Pictures Television)
The Jeremy Kyle Show (Debmar-Mercury) (test run summer 2010)
Steve and Chris (Program Partners)
America's Court with Judge Kevin Ross (Entertainment Studios)
Judge Bryan Superior Court (All Media Partners)
Judge Heck (Trifecta)
Judge Karen's Court (Litton Entertainment)
Swift Justice with Nancy Grace (CBS Television Distribution)
Don't Forget the Lyrics! (Twentieth Television)
Tooned In (Trifecta)
Remember this is what is being offered. Some of these entries have not gotten clearances, but as soon as they do, we'll let you know. Discuss this update on our message board. Stay with us!
Latest clearances for Fall 2010:
Twentieth Television will launch Don't Forget the Lyrics! on the Fox-owned TV stations in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Houston and Washington, D.C. It also will air on MyNetwork TV in primetime, paired with Twentieth's Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? on Tuesday nights, replacing Deal or No Deal, which is likely ending after this season. Don't Forget the Lyrics! will also have a run on Viacom-owned cable network VH1 (Fifth Grader airs on Viacom's CMT).
Debmar-Mercury has cleared E!'s True Hollywood Story in more than 65% of the country for a fall 2010 launch. Stations from the Fox, CBS, Weigel, Sunbeam, Capitol, Scripps, Raycom and Landmark broadcast groups have picked up the show, with clearances secured in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Debmar-Mercury has selected key episodes out of the more than 500 that exist. About 180 episodes have been chosen, It will run as a one-hour daily strip weekdays.
As promised, I'll give you the full updates on what the networks will do this Wednesday when President Obama gives his first State of the Union speech. We will cover each time zone, so you all will know what to expect!
First up is ABC. ABC will now not air an all-new [scrubs] now on a special night of Wednesday at 8pm due to the State of the Union plans. Instead a repeat of Modern Family will air instead. So, for the east/central, ABC will air Modern Family and The Middle repeats at 8/7 central. Then ABC will air the ABC News Special: President Obama's State of the Union Address and the Republican Response at 9/8c through 10:30/9:30c. A repeat of Cougar Town will air at a special time of 10:30/9:30c.
For the mountain time zone, the ABC News Special: President Obama's State of the Union Address and the Republican Response will air at 7:00pm MT followed by a repeat of Cougar Town at 8:30pm MT. Modern Family and The Middle repeats will follow at a special hour of 9pm MT.
Finally for the Pacific time zone, ABC News Special: President Obama's State of the Union Address and the Republican Response will air live at 6pm PT. From 7:30pm through 8:30pm PT, local programming will air. Comedy repeats will air in their normal times with The Middle, Modern Family and Cougar Town from 8:30pm-10pm PT. Local programming will air at 10pm PT though. View our recap of what we just said for ABC.
Next up is CBS. For the east/central time zones, repeats of Old Christine and Gary Unmarried will air in its normal 8/7 central hour. Then at 98 central, CBS News Special: President Obama's State of the Union Address and the Republican Response will air live. A repeat of Two and a Half Men will air at 10:30/9:30c on a special night.
For the mountain time zone, CBS News Special: President Obama's State of the Union Address and the Republican Response airs live at 7pm MT. Two and a Half Men will follow at 8:30pm MT, followed by repeats of Old Christine and Gary Unmarried at a special time from 9-10pm MT.
And finally for the Pacific time zone, CBS News Special: President Obama's State of the Union Address and the Republican Response airs live at 6pm PT. Local programming airs at 7:30pm PT following the speech. Old Christine and Gary Unmarried repeats air in their normal time periods of 8-9pm PT. A repeat of Two and a Half Men will air at 9:00pm PT on a special night, followed by another repeat of Gary Unmarried at 9:30pm PT. If the State of the Union does run long and ends at 11pm ET/8pm PT then in the Pacific time zone, Two and a Half Men/Gary Unmarried won't air in the 9pm PT hour. A repeat of Ghost Whisperer would then air instead. The 10pm PT hour will be programmed by local programming instead. View our recap of what we just said for CBS.
Moving to NBC, for the east/central time zone, a repeat of Mercy will air in its normal timeslot of 87 central, followed by NBC News Special: President Obama's State of the Union Address and the Republican Response. NBC has programmed it through 11/10c, so unlike ABC and CBS a comedy repeat will not air at 10:30/9:30c.
For the Mountain time zone, NBC News Special: President Obama's State of the Union Address and the Republican Response will air live at 7pm MT, followed by a repeat of Mercy at a special time of 9pm MT. And finally for the Pacific time zone, NBC News Special: President Obama's State of the Union Address and the Republican Response will air live at 6pm PT, followed by a repeat of Mercy at 8pm PT in its normal hour. The 9pm PT hour will be local programming, while the 10pm PT hour will be a repeat of Dateline NBC. View our recap of what we just said for NBC.
And finally for Fox, in the east/central they will air American Idol at a special time of 8/7 central, so Human Target will be preempted (but it will air on Tuesday, the night before, at 9/8 central). Fox's coverage of the State of the Union will follow at 9/8 central.
For the mountain time zone, the Fox news coverage of the State of the Union airs live at 7pm PT, followed by American Idol at a special time of 8:30-9:30pm MT. Local Programming will follow at 9:30pm MT. And for the Pacific time zone, Fox news coverage of the State of the Union airs live at 6pm PT. Local programming follows at 7:30pm Pt, then American Idol at 8pm PT, and more local programming in the 9pm PT hour. View our recap of what we just said for Fox.
The Big Bang Theory - "The Itchy Brain Simulation" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Leonard tries to keep Sheldon from overreacting when a past mistake comes to light, but Sheldon punishes Leonard by making him walk a mile in his shoes. Meanwhile, Penny confronts Raj’s ex-girlfriend, Lucy.
The Big Bang Theory - "The Scavenger Vortex" (CBS, 8:30PM T/PT) (Repeat)
When the entire gang competes in a scavenger hunt designed by Raj, it brings out the best – and worst – in everyone.
The Crazy Ones - "The Monster" / "The Lighthouse" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Season Finale)
"The Monster" - Simon and the team try an out-of-the-box idea in order to save a library from being shut down, and Gordon literally becomes the unwilling poster boy for the campaign. Brad Garrett returns as Gordon Lewis, Gayle King guest stars as herself and Melody Thomas Scott guest stars as Flora, the librarian.
"The Lighthouse" - When a corporation wants to buy out Lewis, Roberts+Roberts, Gordon calls in the board to vote, and Simon’s ex-wife and Sydney’s mom has the final say. Brad Garrett returns as Gordon Lewis and Marilu Henner guest stars as Simon’s ex-wife and Sydney’s mother.
Surviving Jack - "Rhythm Is a Dancer" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
It's homecoming night, but Frankie is bummed that his crush, Heather (guest star Lili Reinhart), is promised to another date and Rachel is protesting the school's "No Grinding" policy. Meanwhile, with the kids out of the house, Jack and Joanne (Rachael Harris) are planning a passionate night to themselves.
Community - "Basic Sandwich" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Season Finale)
The group learns the history of Greendale’s first Dean, Russell Borchert (guest star Chris Elliott, “Eagleheart”), a reclusive, wealthy genius who disappeared amid a personal scandal in the 1970s. Once Shirley (Yvette Nicole Brown) and Hickey (Jonathan Banks) locate the school’s blueprints, Annie (Alison Brie) and Abed (Danny Pudi) lead the search for Borchert’s old computer lab, which was sealed off years ago. Subway returns to Greendale with plans to take over the campus for a Subway University and they enlist Chang (Ken Jeong) to secretly keep tabs on the study group. Meanwhile, Jeff (Joel McHale) and Britta (Gillian Jacobs) make a grown-up decision about their futures.
Parks and Recreation - "One in 8,000" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Adam Scott) run a charity auction to raise funds for the unity concert. April (Aubrey Plaza) steps in to manage Andy’s (Chris Pratt) schedule, while Donna (Retta) asks Ron (Nick Offerman) for help with her ex-boyfriend (Special Guest Star KEEGAN MICHAEL-KEY).
Sirens - "Itsy Bitsy Spider" (USA Network, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Hank fears spiders; Brian encounters his suicidal doppelganger; Johnny gets payback.
Saint George - "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" (FX, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Hit Me with Your Best Shot - George kicks Alma out of his house and discovers he misses fighting with her.
Anger Management - "Charlie Catches Jordan in the Act" (FX, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Charlie goes ballistic when a drunk Jordan makes out with a prisoner.
- "Buy Any Jeans Necessary" (Nick at Nite, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After Gabby is held for shoplifting for returning a pair of jeans with the sensor still on, Stephanie and Charlie take sides. Meanwhile, James is selling their unopened wedding presents to make extra cash.
See Dad Run - "See Dad Teach Emily to Drive" (Nick at Nite, 8:30PM ET/PT)
David takes Emily out driving, but his "coaching" makes her nervous, and he insists Emily's not ready for the responsibility. Later, Janie discovers Dr. Monkey Chunks was run over in the driveway, and now everyone is a suspect.
Thursday, April 17
- Billy Crystal (Soap) - Catch Billy on a repeat of The Late Show with David Letterman at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Tony Hale (Veep/Arrested Development) - Tony appears on a repeat of The Late Show with David Letterman at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Brooklyn Decker (Friends with Better Lives) - Brooklyn is part of the guest panel on Chelsea Lately on E! at 11pm.
- Tracy Morgan (30 Rock/The Tracy Morgan Show) - Tracy visits Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Judy Greer (Mad Love/Arrested Development/Miss Guided) - Judy drops by Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- David Duchovny (Californication) - David talks about the new season of Californication on LIVE! with Kelly and Michael, so check your listings.
- Max Greenfield (New Girl) - Max speaks about the new film About Alex on LIVE! with Kelly and Michael, so check your listings.
- Chelsea Handler (Are You There, Chelsea?) - Chelsea chats on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Whoopi Goldberg (Whoopi/Bagdad Cafe) - Whoopi talks about her new Lifetime movie A Day Late and a Dollar Short on The Wendy Williams Show at 12am on BET or on your local stations.
- Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie) - Edie talks about Nurse Jackie on NBC's Today between 7-9am.
- Heather Graham (Californication) - Heather talks about Californication on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
- Jeremy Piven (Entourage/Ellen) - Jeremy is a guest on The Queen Latifah Show, so check your local listings.
- Margo Martindale (The Millers) - Margo will be on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 12:30pm ET.
- Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother/Doogie Howser, M.D.) - Neil discusses his new role on Broadway in Hedwig and the Angry Itch on ABC's Good Morning America between 7-9am.
- Jason Alexander (Seinfeld/Listen Up) - Jason is a guest on Larry King Now at 2/5pm PT/ET on Ora.tv and Hulu.
- Valerie Harper (Rhoda/The Mary Tyler Moore Show/Valerie) - Valerie talks about Signed, Sealed, Delivered on Fox & Friends on Fox News Channel. She will be on Fox News Radio at 8:45am. She takes a SiriusXM Radio tour with Perri Peltz Shade 45 with SWAY, Morrning Jolt with Larry Flick, Entertainment Weekly Radio between 9:35-11:20am.
- Marlo Thomas (That Girl) - Marlo will be on Good Day New York on WNYW-Fox5 in New York at 9:20am.
- Ana Ortiz (A.U.S.A./Kristin) - Ana chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT. She also talks about the new season of Devious Maids (premieres April 20 at 10pm on Lifetime) on Arise TV.


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Learning together: using social media to foster collaboration in higher education
ABSTRACT This chapter focuses on how social media tools can be used to enhance collaboration in higher education and the benefits and challenges that this can bring. We investigate how two social media tools, social bookmarking, and microblogging, can be utilized to foster collaboration and determine why this is important in contemporary higher education. Case studies of social media use at Bournemouth University show how social bookmarking and microblogging have already yielded benefits.The case studies are grounded in the challenges facing higher education in 2010. We explore how social media has been used in the context of a need to enhance academic excellence and drive efficiencies in the face of funding constraints and changing demographics.The case studies illustrate, first, how social bookmarking has been used to foster group cohesion, reflective practice, and evaluative skills in students, as well as being used at an institutional level to drive professional and administrative efficiencies; and second, how microblogging has made a difference in promoting reflective learning, group cohesion, and professional awareness in students and how this style of social networking has contributed to enhancing academic and professional networks.Whilst the tools, uses, and stakeholders vary, the case studies show how social media has enabled collaboration between, students, academics, librarians, learning technologists, and even professional groups beyond the institution. We conclude that, when used appropriately, social media can facilitate the collaboration that will be essential to overcome the challenges facing higher education.
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ABSTRACT: Survey and semi-structured interviews were conducted in this study to examine the adoption of the Web 2.0 technology in information literacy instruction. Findings suggest that librarians use Web 2.0 tools in three different levels, and overall it has a positive impact on teaching and learning.The Journal of Academic Librarianship 01/2010; · 0.59 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: This article introduces collaborative learning models based on sociocultural learning theories and discusses their potential for developing more effective learning opportunities in information literacy teaching. As described in the research of Vygotsky and other theoreticians, sociocultural learning theories are learner-centered and provide insight into collaborative approaches to student learning. These theories take into account the social and cultural aspects of acquiring knowledge. Collaborative learning, as outlined in the literature review, is an effective means of increasing student achievement and cognitive development. Research also shows that in a community-of-learners, a learner's potential performance level is increased. In the last section of this article, several collaborative learning models are introduced: the jigsaw model, the reciprocal model, and collaborative peer groups, including problem-and resource-based learning. These models are then applied to information literacy teaching to demonstrate how collaborative learning approaches enhance the teaching. At the end, a comparison of the traditional library classroom and the community-of-learners environment is introduced; the article concludes that the information literacy community-of-learners is an effective learning environment to improve student learning.Reference and User Services Quarterly 12/2007; 47(2):149-158. · 0.23 Impact Factor


Neighbor to Neighbor: Pruning volunteers save borough street trees
Laws have been made to protect street trees in particular. This has been done to reflect the valuable asset they are to the community in general, and to whatever property is nearby. Properly maintained, they add beauty, provide cooling shade during warm weather, and clean the air of many toxins that might otherwise be harmful to those with breathing difficulties.We've all seen street trees whose roots have been chopped off illegally for sidewalk repair instead of requesting root pruning by proper Department of Parks and Recreation authorities. Likewise, illegal posting of signs on trees not only damage the plant but trash the appearance of the community. Even worse, the lack of skill of drivers in or through our areas takes a very high toll on our tree population. Along some of our main streets, we see multiple small street trees mowed down one after the other. Larger trees bear the damage, often still standing, but still victims with a greatly shortened life. Our roads, for the sake of all concerned, should not be considered raceways. Please, drivers, slow down and drive more cautiously. We want you, (and the rest of us), to stay safe and live productive lives.People are not the only sources of tree damage. Some years ago, the Asian Longhorned Beetle reared its ugly head, damaging a variety of trees in our area and across the country. Stringent measures forbidding disposal and transportation of tree trimmings with regular garbage were enforced, with the result that progress is being made toward protecting those trees remaining after the destruction of a great many others and at a very high cost. Currently, we are also faced with other infestations, such as wasp galls attacking oak and dogwood trees. Weather damage is also an ongoing problem.Luckily, many of our elected officials are proponents of environmental issues, with protection of trees high on their list. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's proposed "Million TreesNYC" project is supported by Queens Borough President Helen Marshal, who will be hosting one of several workshops by New York City Releaf on March 20, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Borough Hall. These workshops will, no doubt, be of particular interest to supporters of tree protection, essentially through volunteer involvement and/or financial support.Before I knew about these workshops, I was invited to participate in budget hearings at Borough Hall on Feb. 19. Although I dread speaking in public, the work of the Department of Parks and Recreation and that of the volunteer group, Queens Coalition for Parks and Green Spaces (and other parks related volunteer groups) is so important, I chose to speak on behalf of the Queens Coalition for Parks and Green Spaces.The panel that hears these annual appeals is hosted by Helen Marshall and is a wonder to me. These very patient, attentive folks sit all day long, listening to a multitude of appeals for support and funding, supposedly three minutes in length, sometimes well into the night. Most of the speakers spoke well, which must have eased their situation a little. But my speech, although within the time limit, must have been hard to hear because, added to my usual nervousness, I had just broken my eyeglasses, which made me breathe even harder. At any rate, I had a story to tell, and with apologies to the panel, it was told.The Queens Coalition for Parks and Green Spaces now numbers more than 400 volunteer groups, many of which have volunteer members who have taken and graduated from the Trees New York tree pruning courses. Graduates are approved to prune street trees from the ground. A few are also permitted to prune trees as climbing pruners, but these are few and far between. Pruners have, generally, supplied their own tools, tool maintenance supplies, and material to bundle the pruned limbs. Most volunteer pruners find they are limited in their efforts when they cannot reach tree limbs damaged by large trucks, storms, etc., when they are overhead. The answer would be tree pole saws, which many volunteered don't have and which are sometimes difficult to buy during dormant months. I was recently quoted as price of $189 for a Ryabi gas pole saw and the manual type pole saw I sought was not yet available. As a result, I could not present any real dollar request, but only hope the budget will provide at least some amount for supplies that the QCPGS tries to give to volunteers short of tools they really need. I can attest that it is not easy to transport all the tools and other paraphernalia needed to prune street trees. We carry or use a shopping cart to transport saws, hand clippers and loppers as well as antiseptic that must be applied after each tree is pruned to each tool used so disease is not spread from tree to tree. We must handle the branches with twine and then notify Parks of the bundle for pickup. All this is part of the education process. We hope we have helped convince at least some people to join the army of those who are willing to help with this very important work.
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Following on from a club record by Jo GASCOIGNE-OWENS and the fastest 10k of the year for the club by Dan LENG in midweek, Saturday 9th July saw our quickest 5k of the year! Steve CARRAGHER took part in the Druridge Bay Parkrun and blasted round in a brilliant 16.58 to win the race by a decent margin. Steves time was the fastest 5k by a Harrier since 2013. Dominic HARRIS continued his amazing improvement by notching a course best of 18.55 to finish 5th. Ian HORSLEY was the 3rd Harrier across the line, whilst Ian ATHERTON was winner of the male 60 category. There was more success as Carole PAGE was 1st female finisher for an amazing 3rd week on the spin! Her time of 21.48 was a minute better than 2nd female Angie EMBLETON. Also well done to Denise DRUMMOND who won the female 50 age group.
1-Steve CARRAGHER 16.58 (82.32%)
5-Dominic HARRIS 18.55 (68.37%)
16-Ian HORSLEY 21.39
18-Carole PAGE 21.48
23-Angie EMBLETON 22.48 (67.98%)
32-Denise DRUMMOND 24.38 (68.88%)
33-Ian ATHERTON 24.46 (65.88%)
50-John ROSS 26.56
56-Samantha FENDER 27.10
87-Nell GAIR 31.26
90-Helen BURN 32.01
94-Jayne McKENNA 32.19
Elsewhere, at Workington Richard EASTOE finished 23rd in 23.32 and wife Gay was 42nd in 25.56, whilst Stuart BRUCE was 278th at the Rising Sun Parkrun in 30.45.
Photos are of Steve CARRAGHER and Denise DRUMMOND at Druridge Bay.