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Born 1960 in New Orleans, LA
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Over three decades Jacqueline Humphries has committed to abstraction at its extreme. In the mid-2000s she began experimenting with reflective silver paint on canvas, a characteristic that has since become a signature of her work. Humphries’s iridescent surfaces create an unsettling relationship between the viewer and the painting, constantly shifting according to movement and time. Registering the colors and tones of their surroundings, the paintings present a mysterious play of shadows and light, suggestion and intimation. She has noted that one of her objectives is to make a work that never feels complete to a viewer. Humphries's mark-making techniques serve her preference for the image to remain unresolved—she applies pigments one on top of another and then scrapes them away to reveal an enigmatic, layered picture plane. Describing her process, Humphries has said, “I start a painting by finishing it, then may proceed to unfinish it, make holes in it or undo it in various ways, as a kind of escape from that finitude.”
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ACADEMY WILL ASK 9 DOCTORS TO QUIT; Council of Medical Group Votes Action in Investigation of Fee-Splitting, Rebating
The New York Academy of Medicine announced yesterday that its council had voted to request the resignation of nine fellows whose names figured in the Moreland investigation into fee-splitting and rebating among physicians treating workmen's compensation claimants.
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Regions / Middle East & North Africa
Activist Bryan Farrell expected be put in jail for standing up for the rights of prisoners at Guantanamo. What he didn't expect was 30 hours of imprisonment, the realization that this was nothing compared to those in Guantanamo, and the sense of solidarity with the 82 other activists who decided to stand up for human rights.
Refugees returning to Iraq and order returning to the country? Think again.
To contain Iran, the administration is on the verge of upping the arms ante in the Middle East, and the Dems are giving it a pass.
To bring development, reconciliation, and stability to conflict areas, it's better to think local.
The United States thinks it owns the world, says Noam Chomsky, and that explains so much of its foreign policy.
With his preference for diplomacy over militarism, we must neither be naïve about Barack Obama's limitations nor cynical about his potential.
Bhutto's assassination seems all too familiar, given the large number of murdered third-world leaders, while the possible repercussions of her death may come as a surprise.
Despite his recent visit to the region, President Bushs policy is still undermining Israeli-Palestinian peace.
On both Iraq and climate change, John McCain supports the Bush status quo.
Barack Obama on the Middle East: Is it wise to hope that as president, Obama would be more progressive than he is letting on?

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The Ursuline High School Theatre Department will present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in the Deibel Morley Arts Center on the Ursuline campus. Performances are set for Friday, December 14th and Saturday, December 15th at 7:00 P.M. A matinee will be held on Sunday, December 16th at 2:00 P.M.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a musical with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The story is based on the “coat of many colors” story of Joseph from the Bible’s Book of Genesis. This the 50th Anniversary of this musical. It was first staged in London on March 1, 1968.
Ticket cost: $12 for adults; $6 for students and senior citizens. For ticket reservations, please contact Ursuline High School at 330-744-4563. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. Questions about the show may be directed to Director, Mrs. Lisa, Devlin, by calling the school or emailing firstname.lastname@example.org.


Wikileaks: 'War logs immensely important'
The founder of whistleblowing website Wikileaks has defended the organisation's decision to publish leaked US military logs about the Iraq war.
Julian Assange told the BBC's Adam Brookes the documents were of "immense importance".
They suggest US commanders ignored evidence of torture by the Iraqi authorities, and are expected to reveal more than 15,000 previously unreported civilian deaths.
A US Department of Defense spokesman dismissed them as raw observations by tactical units.
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Methamba is again a summer special recipe. This is sweet, tangy and a little hot. It is prepared using raw mango and fenugreek seeds. It requires very few ingredients and can be prepared in no time. Let’s see how to make this Maharashtrian delicacy – methamba.
- 1 tsp Oil
- 1 cup Kairi (Raw mango)
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- Asafetida / Hing
- 1 tsp Methi seeds / Fenugreek seeds
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- Red chili powder for taste
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup Jaggery
- Take kairi, peel it and cut it into big pieces.
- Heat up oil in a pan. When oil is enough hot, add mustard seeds and let them pop up.
- Add asafetida and methi seeds. Fry methi seeds until they release aroma.
- Add turmeric powder and red chili powder. Mix well and add 1 cup kairi.
- Mix well and add salt.
- Cover and cook on medium heat until kairi becomes soft for about 7-8 minutes.
- If you feel kairi is burning or sticking to pan, you can add a little water.
- When kairi is cooked, add gudh and mix well.
- Cook for another 5 minutes on medium heat.
- Methamba is already.
- You can store methaba in air tight jar in freeze.
- It remains good for about 1-2 weeks.

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Larry and His Flask and Crazy Arm will be touring the UK and Europe, starting in May.
The Oregon-based band last released By the Lamplight on Xtra Mile Recordings in 2013. Check out the tour stops below.
01 Hamburg (DE) @ Pirate Satellite Festival 20
02 Meerhout (BE) @ Groezrock
03 Stuttgart (DE) @ Pirate Satellite Festival
04 Bamberg (DE) @ Freiraum *
07 London (UK) @ Borderline *
08 Southampton (UK) @ UNIT Club *
09 Newport (UK) @ Le Pub *
10 Harlow (UK) @ The Square *
11 Newcastle (UK) @ The Cluny 2 *
12 Manchester (UK) @ The Star & Garter *
13 Brighton (UK) @ Prince Albert *
16 Freiburg (DE) @ The Great Raeng Teng Teng
17 Timelkam (AT) @ GEI Musikclub
18 Vienna (AT) @ Teenage Riot Festival
20 Berlin (DE) @ Auster Club *
21 Kiel (DE) @ Schaubude *
22 Amsterdam (NL) @ Paradiso
23 Deventer (NL) @ Burgerweeshuis *
24 Leeuwarden (NL) @ Fries Straatfestival
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I went through images from the first four days of London Fashion Week this evening. Loving Peter Pilotto and Jonathan Saunders so far and of course, Stella McCartney. Burberry is showing at midnight and I'm pretty sure no one wouldn't want to miss it. So here are the celebrities, everyone has been talking about how Olivia Palermo went to so many shows and changes so quickly, also the lovely Alexa Chung and Kate Moss.
Stella McCartney held a dinner party to introduce her new line of eveningwear, ranging from bold printed bubble dresses to figure-hugging monochrome columns. Best look so far, Rihanna in custom Giorgio Armani. She looks stunning in a slinky green wrap dress with a plunging neckline, tantalisingly low back and a verx high slit.
2. Kate Moss
Also at the same event, Kate was spotted wearing this Stella McCartney black dress with mesh panels. I love how this dress can create a 'slimming' illusion. Like magic.
2. Lana Del Rey and Elizabeth Olsen
Now we move on to the Mulberry show, with the new 'fashion slash pop star' sweetheart Lana Del Rey. Mulberry also named her after a bag, here it is, the Del Rey bag in white.
3. Olivia Palermo
As the queen of high-street mix high fashion, this time she wore the famous "Something Blue" Manolo Blahnik popularized by Carrie Bradshaw. She can work the popping orange coat with a pair satin blue footwear, now that is sexy.
At Topshop Unique fashion show, she wore a pair of floral trousers, very trendy. I have been searching one for myself too. Now seeing her wearing them, I think I should just get mine tailored. And what a surprise! She paired those trousers with a bright yellow tee, and leopard pumps and managed to work that look.
4. Alexa Chung
Here's Alexa, just being herself at the J.W.Anderson Fashion Show. My fellow blogger friend, Dottie, spotted the red bag and it turned out that it's from Loewe.
5. Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham with one of her designs at the Victoria, Victoria Beckham fashion launch. It's adorable how it's modeled by a cat.
6. Tess Daly
Tess at The Matthew Williamson Fashion Show, I'm pretty sure that top is ZARA. Just saw it yesterday on display. It looks lovely on her though, especially how it matches her bright yellow polka dots pumps.
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by Diana Filer
1. What is the largest lake in Ontario?
2. Who was the father of Lucrezia Borgia?
3. What are the 3 horse races that make up the American Triple Crown?
4. What was the first play to be performed at the Stratford, Ontario, Festival in 1953?
5. What is castor gras?

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A “probably historical” hurricane will batter the north-central United States over the following few days with some portions seeing “average to heavy snow” and file low temperatures, consistent with quite a lot of climate companies.
As of Thursday morning, the hurricane had already dumped some snow on positive portions of Montana, Wyoming and Colorado. Forecasters mentioned there was once already a file of 24 inches of snow in Pony, Montana.
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The Park County Sheriff’s Place of business in Livingston, Montana, posted footage on its Fb web page of a snow-covered interstate and requested motorists to force safely. Police in Denver issued the similar message to drivers when they gained 96 visitors crash experiences within the span of 3 hours.
“Rush hour is coming to an in depth, however the #snow is coming down and there are many motorists nonetheless at the roads — stay your wits about you,” the police division tweeted Thursday afternoon.
The Town of Denver is lately beneath an Twist of fate Alert, that means drivers fascinated with a crash are suggested to not name the police if there aren’t any accidents or deaths and the wreckage is not blockading a boulevard.
There were masses of flights not on time at Denver Global Airport and a minimum of 100 flights cancelled consistent with FlightAware.
The Nationwide Climate Carrier mentioned “average to heavy snow” is predicted for the southeast a part of the state into portions of the Central and Northern Plains. The snow shall be accompanied by means of gusty winds which might make touring tough.
The company known as the tempest a “important, and probably historical, October wintry weather hurricane.”
Climate forecasters mentioned the hurricane is predicted to linger over the Northern Plains into the weekend, with 6 to 12 inches of snow predicted for the area and remoted totals as much as 18 inches from Bismarck, North Dakota, to Fargo. Climate.com warned that “bad snowfall stipulations” are anticipated within the area thru to past due this week.
Denver, which forecasters mentioned went from 80 levels Wednesday right down to 22 levels Thursday morning, will see its first blizzard of the season. The state is lately beneath a wintry weather climate advisory.
Typhoon warnings and watches were issued for North and South Dakota, Wyoming, northwestern Minnesota and northwestern Nebraska, consistent with the elements provider. “Document low temperatures” are conceivable throughout western and central portions of the rustic till Friday, the company mentioned.
The tri-state house won’t see any blizzard over the following few days, however that does not imply New York and New Jersey are spared from nasty climate.
Showers and sessions of torrential, frigid rain started battering the area Wednesday and are anticipated to closing thru Friday, consistent with NBC New York. Sturdy winds are anticipated Thursday and Friday with some portions, like japanese Lengthy Island, seeing gusts as much as 50 mph.
A wind advisory has been issued for Suffolk County for Thursday into Friday morning, the opening reported. Portions of the Jersey Shore and Lengthy Island are beneath coastal flood advisories thru Friday.
Around the nation in California, wind gusts reached as much as 80 mph as of Thursday morning is a few remoted spaces. The winds are anticipated to be “dangerously prime” into Friday, consistent with climate forecasters. Because of the sturdy winds and different stipulations, reminiscent of dry plants and occasional humidity, a lot of California and Southern Nevada are in a Crucial Hearth Risk class.


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Learning style not learning disability
Dyslexia and ADD individuals have a predominantly non-verbal thinking style (picture thinking rather than word thinking) and vivid imaginations. This allows them to imagine three-dimensionally and see things in their mind from many points of view; imagine sounds, tastes and even smell; and to perceive what they are imagining as if it were real. We call this ability disorientation. Disorientation is at the root of the many talents as well as to the many difficulties dyslexics experience. We view non-verbal thinking and use of imagination as a gift that should be nurtured and used for its advantages. We recognize the immense contribution that people with this thinking style have made to humanity even though they may have done poorly at school.
Some of these talents include:
- Artistic ability
- Athletic ability
- Mechanical arts/engineering/science
- Reading people
- Strategic planning
The accompanying difficulties with accurate perception, linear thought and symbol- based thinking can be addressed using methods that appeal to the visual-spatial/kinesthetic learner. All Davis programs have been designed to feel easy and enjoyable as we work with the learning style rather than against it.

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The necklace features a shell bead from Nagaland. Nagaland is a mountainous state in northeast India. It's home to diverse Indian tribes. I use beads and pendants from this region in a lot of my work. This is a short easy to wear everyday kind of necklace. Can also be paired with a longer one for the layered effect.
Shell pendant from Nagaland, brass pendants from Nepal, Ancient Venetian glass, Rubies, Inlay bead from Yemen, agates

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January has been a quick month! We chatted about how we can do our best to recycle and reuse. We also did poems called ‘I’m a little Penguin’ and ‘The Worm.’ Our handwriting has really improved too- we finished all our letters of the alphabet.
In Irish, our theme was ‘Caitheamh Aimsire’ and we really enjoyed learning the poem ‘Cuimhil do Bhosa.’
We really enjoy Maths games. Telling the time and fractions were some of the things we were learning about this month.
Our theme for SESE was ‘Play.’ We love anything to do with play! We learned about games in the past, games from around the world, active ways to play, investigated magnets, toys 100 years ago and today, designed a playground, learned about the park ranger and investigated bouncy balls and which bounced the highest.
We learned a lot of songs about cats and illustrated the life of a cat by making various sounds! We really enjoyed the song ‘I wanna sing Scat!’
We love doing drama in our classroom. We really enjoyed the ‘Run-away Iceberg’ drama activity where we had to recall elements of the story. We also did other drama activities- a role-play of the Children or Lir was another one we really enjoyed.
For Art, we made lovely Penguins and added textured tummies with white crepe paper, we painted a dark forest and added Little Red Riding Hood to it, made a colour wheel and did some paper weaving for St. Brigid’s Day.
We learned about different feelings- safe and unsafe and what to do if we feel unsafe.
For PE, we started gymnastics. We also did some more playground games and enjoyed doing movement breaks with Fyffes Fitness Squad.
In Religion, we learned about the gospel at mass, reconciliation and did some nice activities for Catholic Schools Week.
Well done to Freya who brought in medals and a trophy for her Irish dancing and Kayla who brought in a medal for soccer.
December- We enjoyed the month of December because we did a lot of Christmas related things! We listened to some Christmas themed stories, we illustrated a poem called ‘The Chubby Little Snowman’ and lots, lots more!
In Irish, we concentrated on the theme ‘An Nollaig’ and learned a lot of new vocabulary. We also listened to a story called ‘Bréagáin na Nollag.’
We learned about the value of Money and used coins up to 20c. It was very challenging as Ms. O’ Brien added in bigger coins to confuse us! We also practised number and we always enjoy coming to the board for various games.
Our theme for SESE was Winter, we listened to new fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen, Christmas in the past, winter traditions around the world, animals/plants in winter, learned about directions by doing a Reindeer map, learned some facts on Lapland, learned about seals, did an experiment on salt crystals and another experiment on whether fat keeps us warm. We were very busy indeed!
We learned the song ‘Ten Little Angels’, ‘Mary had a Baby’, ‘Little Drummer Boy’ and sang various Christmas songs in the hall with all the other classes.
For Drama, we did a role play on a melting snowman, did some Christmas themed improvisation and also went to the hall to watch the Drama club put on a wonderful performance of Christmas traditions around the world.
We really enjoyed our Art for December. We did Snowman, 3D Christmas Tree Cards and we made an Elf Door Decoration.
We also learned about Media and Christmas, Safety at Christmas and did another Bullying lesson.
We enjoyed our Zumba classes. We also love going out on a Friday to do some playground games!
In our Religion classes, we learned about Advent and Christmas and the different colour candles that are lit each week in the church.
In the lead up to the holidays, we watched a Christmas movie and had popcorn and also some well-deserved down time!
Back after the Halloween holidays, they flew! In English, we did a recount of our Halloween holidays, listened to the stories of Goldilocks, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Three Little Pigs, Owl Babies, did written activities based on these stories, studied a poem called ‘Spaghetti Challenge’ and wrote a poem about ‘Winter.’ We love library time on a Friday because we get to pick a new book to read!
In Irish, we concentrated on the theme ‘Bia’ and did a poem ‘An Lón’ and ‘Cad atá uait don bhricfeasta?’
In Maths, we played shop with play money, measured things around the classroom including measuring our hallway with a trundle wheel, 3d shapes and lots, lots more!
In SESE, our theme was ‘Homes’. We learned about homes in the past, different types of homes, sources of heat, household items from the past, looked at a local landmark, developed a sense of awareness on homelessness, amazing animal homes and learned about owls. We also took part in lots of nice experiments for Science week which you will see from our pictures and this video Science Week
In Music, we listened to the song ‘Don’t Change Horses.’ We also learned the ‘Fruit Song’, ‘Tinga Layo’ and drew pictures to represent various music.
In Drama, we did role play, voice production, mime and freeze frames based on Goldilocks, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Three Little Pigs and Owl Babies.
For Art, we did a fruit bowl mosaic, watched a step-by-step video on drawing Goldilocks and the Three Bears, painted Owls and did some cool Winter Trees.
In SPHE, we looked at Fact or Fiction in relation to media, the different ways in which information can be communicated and designed our own advertisements!
In PE, we did Zumba dancing and we like to do playground games on a Friday! We also had Fyffe’s fitness squad come to the school and do a fitness session with us.
In Religion, we concentrated on celebrating the saints for the month of November, the importance of mass, Nano Nagle and learned about the beginning of Advent and what candles we might see in the church.
We hope you enjoy looking at all our pictures!
We are all excited to be back to school! First Class here we come! We want to welcome Ariana, a new girl that has joined our class this year. We are looking forward to an exciting year ahead.


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Why do heavy metals cause cancer?
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Why do heavy metals cause cancer?
(2) Heavy metals directly or indirectly induce ROS generation and cause gastric mucosal and DNA lesions, which subsequently alter gene regulation, signal transduction, and cell growth, ultimately leading to carcinogenesis. Exposure to heavy metals also enhances gastric cancer cell invasion and metastasis.
What metals causes cancer?
This includes the five metallic agents considered human carcinogens, namely arsenic and arsenic compounds, beryllium and beryllium compounds, cadmium and cadmium compounds, chromium(VI) compounds, and nickel compounds, all of which are proven carcinogens in laboratory animals as well.
Why heavy metals are toxic?
The main mechanism of heavy metal toxicity include the generation of free radicals to cause oxidative stress, damage of biological molecules such as enzymes, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids, damage of DNA which is key to carcinogenesis as well as neurotoxicity.
What heavy metal causes brain damage or cancer?
Heavy metals are commonly present in the environment . Prolonged exposure to these elements, including arsenic, nickel, lead, and cadmium, has been associated with various diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular and neurological diseases .
Why are heavy metals called heavy?
The term heavy metal refers to any metallic chemical element that has a relatively high density and is toxic or poisonous at low concentrations. As trace elements, some heavy metals (e.g. copper, selenium, zinc) are essential to maintain the metabolism of the human body.
What are the main sources of heavy metals?
Reported sources of heavy metals in the environment include geogenic, industrial, agricultural, pharmaceutical, domestic effluents, and atmospheric sources . Environmental pollution is very prominent in point source areas such as mining, foundries and smelters, and other metal-based industrial operations [1, 3, 4].
Which metal can cause lung cancer?
At least some forms of arsenic, chromium and nickel are well established lung carcinogens in humans. There is also evidence for increased lung cancer mortality in cadmium workers and in iron or steel workers.
Can heavy metals cause leukemia?
In another study, high levels of serum nickel were determined to be statistically significant in patients with breast cancer, suggesting that exposure has potentially carcinogenic consequences . Exposure to this heavy metal has also been associated with the development of acute myeloid and lymphoblastic leukemia.
What are the effects of heavy metal pollution on human body?
Several acute and chronic toxic effects of heavy metals affect different body organs. Gastrointestinal and kidney dysfunction, nervous system disorders, skin lesions, vascular damage, immune system dysfunction, birth defects, and cancer are examples of the complications of heavy metals toxic effects.
What is the role of heavy metals?
Heavy metals disrupt metabolic functions in two ways: They accumulate and thereby disrupt function in vital organs and glands such as the heart, brain, kidneys, bone, liver, etc. They displace the vital nutritional minerals from their original place, thereb, hindering their biological function.
What is heavy metal intoxication?
Heavy metal poisoning is the accumulation of heavy metals, in toxic amounts, in the soft tissues of the body. Symptoms and physical findings associated with heavy metal poisoning vary according to the metal accumulated.
What is heavy metal toxins?
Heavy metal poisoning refers to when excessive exposure to a heavy metal affects the normal function of the body. Examples of heavy metals that can cause toxicity include lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, and chromium. Exposure may occur through the diet, from medications, from the environment, or in the course of work or play.
What is heavy metal contamination?
Click here to read the “Medical Disclaimer.” What is Heavy Metal Contamination? Heavy Metal Contamination is a general term given to describe a condition in which people have abnormally high levels of toxic metals in the body. Common examples are mercury, lead, cadmium and arsenic.


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Racing / Driving
Start your engines for this tool box of fast paced driving music for games. From relaxed drifting and cruising music to fast action racing soundtracks, your driving music styles are covered.
Uplifting song, action and driving scenes suggestions. Pleasant for either film, tv commercials and/or radio. Song built with a strong bass-line and varied percussion.
Great for cinematic, action or sci-fi productions with rolling, fast-paced beats and ambient background pads.
Powerful composition, repeating euphoric patterns, great for action movies and documentaries.
An intense, energetic royalty free Indie Rock track, with a delay guitar, gritty chords, pads, bass, and drums.
Powerful and energetic rock track with driving electric guitars, heavy drums, synths and bass for powerful action cues.
A high-energy synth-based rock instrumental that evokes a nostalgic, retro party atmosphere. Ideal uses could include: an 80s film/spoof, a scene in a nightclub/bar, music for credits rolling, an 80s road trip scene, music for videos of people with big/long hair, footage from the 1980s etc.
A fast, intense instrumental piece featuring drums, synth lead, guitar and synth bass. Ideal uses could include action scenes, intense video game levels or high-speed chase scenes.
Fashionable smooth Jazz background music with soft deep beats, beautiful Rhodes piano chords, smooth sounds, groovy rhythm and a chilled, relaxing mood. Works great in driving menu games and any stylish and dynamic video.
Post Rock it is a beautiful, fun, energetic ambient post rock track. It contains guitars, pads, drums and bass suitable for any YouTube video, film soundtrack, corporate use and emotional slideshows.
Rock drums and chugging guitars provide the backdrop for a ripping lead guitar. Lots of energy and drive create a sense of determination and confidence. Great for sports, or action sequences.


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More than 329,000 Indiana students will celebrate 35 years of Jump Rope For Heart.
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Encouraging leadership and entrepreneurship to improve the educational, economic and environmental situations of those most in need.
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The A1 is the most affordable solar light of its kind, making solar energy accessible to all families.
Calvert Foundation Launches Age Strong Initiative in the U.S.
The initiative will improve affordable housing, healthy food access and financial security for vulnerable people over age fifty.
REDF Receives $7 Million Social Innovation Fund Grant to Expand Social Enterprises
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CHARLESTON, WV — With Americans preparing to celebrate the Labor Day holiday weekend, the West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) wants to remind everyone about the dangers of drinking and driving.
This Labor Day holiday, the GHSP will join with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to spread the word about impaired driving dangers and to work together to get drunk drivers off the roads and help save lives.
The high-visibility national enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, is now underway and continues through September 7, 2020. During this period, local law enforcement will show zero tolerance for drunk driving. Increased state and national messages about the dangers of drunk driving, coupled with law enforcement and increased officers on the road, aim to drastically reduce drunk driving on our nation’s roadways.
According to NHTSA, 10,511 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in 2018. On average, 10,000 people were killed each year from 2014 to 2018 and one person was killed in drunk-driving crashes every 50 minutes in 2018. That’s the equivalent of 20 jumbo jets crashing, each year, with no survivors. This is why the West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program is working with NHTSA to remind drivers that drunk driving is not only illegal, it is a matter of life and death. As you head out to socially distanced Labor Day festivities, remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
“We want to see Labor Day celebrated, but celebrated safely,” Gov. Jim Justice said.
“Whether you are at home or at an event with social distancing, we want West Virginians to keep our roads free of drunk drivers so that everyone can have a safe holiday,” Gov. Justice continued. “We want to get the message out that not only is drunk driving illegal in West Virginia, drunk driving kills people. Help us protect our families, friends, and neighbors by avoiding this unnecessary risk.”
During the 2018 Labor Day holiday period (6 p.m. August 31 – 5:59 a.m. September 4), there were 439 crash fatalities nationwide. During the 2018 Labor Day holiday weekend, 9 West Virginians died in crashes. Forty-three percent of those fatalities involved drivers who had been drinking (.01+ BAC). More than one-third (38%) of the fatalities involved drivers who were drunk (.08+ BAC), and nearly one-fourth (24%) involved drivers who were driving with a BAC almost twice the legal limit (.15+ BAC). Age is a particularly risky factor: Among drivers between the ages of 18 and 34 who were killed in crashes over the Labor Day holiday period in 2018, 47% of those drivers were drunk, with BACs of .08 or higher.
“During the Labor Day holiday and every day of the year, we will make zero exceptions for drunk driving. There are just no excuses,” said Bob Tipton, GHSP Director.
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program recommends these safe alternatives to drinking and driving:
- Remember that it is never okay to drink and drive. Even if you’ve had only one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely.
- If available, use your community’s sober ride program.
- If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact local law enforcement.
- Do you have a friend who is about to drink and drive? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get your friend home safely.
For more information about the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/drive-sober. For more information about the West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program, visit the GHSP website or call 304-926-2509.

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After a difficult year, West Side eighth graders get surprise gifts before heading into summer and high school
Computer tablets, sneakers and other goodies came courtesy of the Englewood non-profit, Dion’s Chicago Dream
It’s been a grueling year for the eighth graders at Jensen Miller Scholastic Academy on the West Side.
“Everything has been canceled for them — you’re talking about luncheons, you’re talking about opportunities to do autograph books. This is the first time they’ve all been together for the whole school year,” said Jensen Principal Chinyere Okafor-Conley.
On Monday, while trying to be heard above the roar of the Eisenhower Expressway traffic, Okafor-Conley urged the 44 soon-to-be graduates to dream big and to “put on your life boxing gloves.”
But in addition to all that, each eighth grader also got a surprise — a box filled with everything from a computer tablet to a pair of sneakers and, for the salutatorian and valedictorian, a Chromebook computer.
The gifts came courtesy of Dion’s Chicago Dream, an Englewood-based nonprofit.
“It’s something we want to give these kids to show them that not only are we proud of them, we love them and we appreciate them, ... but also graduating eighth grade is a big deal,” said Dion Dawson, the nonprofit’s president/CEO.
Yahmien Conner, 14, was delighted with her gifts. The tablet should come in handy. She’s writing a fantasy novel. She’s an artist. too, but she wants to be a veterinarian — helping save exotic creatures from extinction.
“Man, it’s been stressful a lot,” she said, reflecting on the almost-complete academic year. “School has been hard, especially with the internet because the internet can get kind of funny. But my family has helped me pull through it. ... And the teachers have especially been a big help.”
Conner has been studying remotely and Monday was only the second time she’d been with her classmates in person — the first time being on picture day a couple of months ago, she said.
As she said her long goodbye, Okafor-Conley told the graduates she planned to give them each her personal cellphone — just in case they needed some post-graduation help.
“If you work, work, work, there is nothing you can’t do,” she said.


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Two years ago today I was diagnosed with cancer. Yes, that’s right those dreadful words. I can’t believe that it has already been two years since that day. What’s crazy is that I almost forgot it was coming up. I feel like that is a huge accomplishment for me. In addition to that I am pregnant with our second child due in June. Talk about miracles!! I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and had an ovary removed, and yet here I am pregnant! That to me is a pretty amazing miracle.
I am thankful everyday for the outcome I received after my diagnoses. I live a pretty normal life these days. I feel fortunate to be living a normal life. I know that not everyone gets that opportunity. I don’t think being diagnosed with cancer in your life ever goes away but the trauma associated with being diagnosed does get easier as time passes.
So as much as I’d love to have beer to celebrate two years, I will cheers with my seltzer and wait five more months for that beer. Thank you to everyone who continues to support me and my family. This journey hasn’t been alone and appreciate all of you who have been there for us and continue to be there for us.


PASCO COUNTY, FL --(4-5-2021)-- Pasco County Government is recommending the continued use of face coverings in most indoor public places where social distancing cannot be maintained; however, effective immediately, the county is issuing Executive Order 20-10, rescinding the previous Executive Order requiring face coverings.
14 day quarantine for returning out-of-state members: After returning from your trip, CDC advises travelers to get tested 3-5 days after returning home. If you don’t get tested, stay home for 10 days after travel and avoid being around people who are at increased risk for severe illness for 14 days, whether you get tested or not. New CDC guidelines allow for quarantine to end after Day 7 if you test negative so long as the test is taken on Day 5 or after, and if no symptoms occur during 14 days of monitoring. Most members returning to Oaks Royal III from out-of state are voluntarily quarantining themselves from 14 days upon arrival.
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All the Mairimashita fans rejoice! NHK confirmed that the third term of the demon school would soon begin. This is because Welcome to Demon School Iruma-kun Season 3 is already in production. This news surfaced on the internet right after the second season finale of the anime series. Just like the first season, it also ended with the completion of a term, and now a new one will begin in the forthcoming season. So, when will the new set of episodes be available to stream? Here are all the latest details.
Welcome to Demon School Iruma-kum, aka Mairimashita! Iruma-kun in Japanese is a slice-of-life fantasy-comedy anime TV series. It is an adaptation of a manga series of the same name by Osamu Nishi. Bandai Namco Studios animated its first two installments. The series first came out on October 5, 2019. Its 21-part second season premiered earlier this year that recently ended on September 11, 2021.
Welcome to Demon School Iruma-Kun Season 3: Renewal Details
The second season of the anime ended with an exceptional score of 8.13 on MAL and managed to get more than 163k members in it. As a result, the production studio didn’t waste any time and gave the green light to the third installment right after Season 2’s final episode. The official Twitter handle of Mairimashita posted a tweet to confirm this news. Not only that, but they released a visual trailer as well to increase the excitement among the fans.
In this short clip, fans can see a glimpse of what they are about to see in Welcome to Demon School Iruma-kun Season 3. NHK announced that the third installment is in production, and this trailer is proof of that. It is likely that Bandai Namco Production will complete its production very soon.
What Will Happen Next?
The second season of the anime series ended with a cliffhanger, and now the premiere episode of the forthcoming installment will pick up from the same point. Moreover, the third season of the anime will also feature the “Harvest Festival.” In this festival, the fans will see the demons competing for food. In this arc, every master of the class will participate and compete with their classmates. As a result, the classmates will become rivals. Also, the upcoming arc will feature the arrival of a new character with really strong magic.
The makers teased that the first season was fun, while the second was hot and cute. Now fans would see something different in the third season as well. Even mangaka is looking forward to the arrival of the third season to see what kind of emotions it will unfold.
Welcome to Demon School Iruma-kun Season 3: Release Date
The fans won’t likely have to wait for very long to see the third season as its production has already begun. NHK and Bandai Namco Production might target the same release window again. If its production goes smoothly, then Welcome to Demon School Iruma-kun will likely release in Springs or Summers of 2022.


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Beaumont Health Systems and Common Ground have joined together to offer an anti-bullying program.
Beaumont Children's Hospital has announced the launch of Michigan's first hospital-based, anti-bullying program to raise awareness, provide supportive counseling and develop researched-based bullying programs.
Based at Beaumont Children's Hospital in Royal Oak the NO Bullying
Live Empowered, or NoBLE program, will offer victims, witnesses, perpetrators and their families and a bullying crisis hotline operated by Common Ground, a non-profit crisis intervention agency. It will serve as a resource and referral center for schools, health care providers and individual families throughout the community.
- Every seven minutes a child is bullied (U.S. Department of Justice)
- One in seven students is either a bully or a victim of bullying
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- 160,000 students stay home from school every day for fear of bullying (National Association of School Psychologists)
- 280,000 students are physically attacked in secondary schools each month (www.keepschoolssafe.org)
If you are experiencing an urgent situation, call Common Ground’s hotline. Support is available 24/7, toll-free at 855-UR-NOBLE. For appointment or referral information, please call 248-898-9551 or click www.beaumont.edu/urnoble.
To learn how you can support NoBLE, please contact Katie Cantwell at firstname.lastname@example.org or call 248-895-7971.


Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (NAS:HMHC) said it's agreed to sell its HMH Books & Media consumer publishing division to News Corp. (NAS:NWS) (NAS:NWSA) for $349 million in cash. Houghton Mifflin said the deal to sell the publisher of the J.R.R. Tolkien titles will let it focus on the K-12 education market and pay down a significant portion of its debt. HMH adjusted its 2021 outlook to take account of the transaction, now expecting billings between $905 million and $955 million on a cash flow margins between 9% and 11%. The unit will join News Corp.'s HarperCollins trade publishing division. In calendar year 2020, HMH Books & Media had net sales of $191.7 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $26.6 million. News Corp. also owns MarketWatch, the publisher of this report.
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Hello, I’m Josh Shayne.
I am a comedy director, writer, and animator. My production company Good Worker develops branded and original narrative comedy for film, tv, and web.
My short film Le Voyeur aired on IFC and has received over 1 million online views. Original series include Home/Office, a work-from-home workplace comedy, and Storylines, an animated storytelling show.
I was named a semi-finalist for the Academy’s Nicholl Screenwriting fellowship for You’re the Ones, a romcom about making couple friends.
I went to film school at NYU and currently live in Los Angeles, where I co-founded and produce the monthly event series Creative Neighbors.


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This book took me forever to finish. It wasn't unputdownable or engrossing, but it was good. It was as dark and violent a follow up to DoSaB as there could have been, and a really painful story of a war with no purpose. Maybe that's why it was hard for me to get through. Karou, mad at Akiva, does what she was mad at him for doing and falls into continuing a war whose only goal is death. Akiva is sad and wants to take it all back. Other characters are introduced and killed off... it is bloody and gross and really violent - everyone caught up in their own pain that no one is really interested in what started it all. And I think maybe the series is getting there, but there is no story so far in what started it all, except that once an angel wanted to enslave and kill all the chimera and the other angels thought it was a good idea...?
I guess I think that for all the length and detail in this book, it doesn't provide a good enough back story for me. But I guess that's how the Romeo and Juliet story goes. Plus, I found Zuzana in this installment totally annoying. I hate how she treats Eretz like some artsy performance piece when she should be terrified. Anyway. Three stars.


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Motorcycle drivers inherently take on risk when they take to the open roads, but that doesn't mean that motorcyclists' rights should be diminished. Other drivers often fail to see or fail to respect motorcycles on our roads. Motorcycle riders are likely to suffer more serious injuries in accidents such as spinal injuries, severe brain injuries and other debilitating injuries that can significantly impact a person's ability to work or enjoy life.
At Cubbon & Associates Co., L.P.A., we take motorcycle accidents seriously. Our accomplished attorneys take pride in working on complex cases. We are committed to delivering the results that our clients need. We will fight for your right to receive the full and fair compensation that you and your family deserve when a motorcycle crash results in an injury or fatality.
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident, call our Toledo office at 419-315-9908 to schedule a free case evaluation with our skilled legal team.
Common Causes Of Motorcycle Accidents
- Distracted driving - Drivers today are more distracted than ever before. Whether they are fumbling with their GPS, texting or surfing the internet on their smartphones, far too many drivers are not focused on the road. This results in an increasing number of motorcycle accidents each year.
- Impaired driving - Driving under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances impairs a person's ability to operate a vehicle. This is one of the leading causes of motorcycle accidents in Ohio.
- Failure to yield - Too many drivers fail to check their blind spots when changing lanes or merging. It is particularly difficult to see motorcycles, and motorists have a responsibility to verify that it is safe to merge prior to doing so. Moreover, many drivers fail to see approaching motorcycles for whatever reason or fail to properly judge the distance.
Our professional team of lawyers will work tirelessly to collect the evidence necessary to prove negligence in the event of a motorcycle accident. We believe that you, as a motorcycle driver, deserve an advocate who will help you get the compensation that you both need and deserve following a serious injury.
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U.S. power generation company Calpine has inaugurated a $25-million carbon capture pilot project at its Los Medanos Energy Center in Pittsburg, NBC Bay Area reported following the ribbon-cutting ceremony that took place Friday.
With the 18-month pilot, called Project Enterprise and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the company aims to capture 95% of all carbon emissions at the plant and store it underground.
The technology, developed by Colorado-based ION Clean Energy, will capture about 10 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) per day, Calpine’s CEO, Thad Hill, was quoted as saying by NBC.
According to experts and state leaders at Friday’s event, if the pilot goes as planned, such projects could be a gamechanger in the fight against climate change on the local level.
As the nation’s largest generator of electricity from natural gas, Calpine is considered a perfect testing ground for this technology.
During the pilot, the partners are looking to collect empirical data on the performance of the technology and evaluate the possibility of rolling it out to larger power plants in the near future, according to Jennifer Atcheson, Vice President of Operations at ION Clean Energy.
The pilot is also expected to create a blueprint for similar carbon capture projects across the country.
The ultimate goal is to reliably use carbon capture technology at natural gas power plants, which make up the largest portion of the country’s electricity generation, Roger Aines, senior advisor for CO2 removal at DOE, was quoted as saying at Friday’s event.


The chemical sector is a four trillion-dollar global business, providing direct and indirect employment to more than 20 million people. From the food that we consume to the clothes that we wear, the technology that we harness to fertilizers used for crops, chemical use is ubiquitous. The chemical industry uses a wide range of raw materials, most of which are non-renewable resources. More than 100 million man-made chemicals are used across every sector for the industrial economy such as health, hygiene, construction, and mobility, agriculture, and energy supply. Besides, chemical plants release pollutants into the local environment, air, and waterways, affecting biodiversity, agricultural production, and water quality. Hence, one of the significant challenges that the chemical industry face is the pressure of sustainability, owing to growing concerns over climate change and waste. However, the chemical industry is gradually undergoing transition to adapt more sustainable practices, and working towards responsible production, usage, and management of chemicals.
As much as 96% of everything produced needs chemicals, which means when chemicals become sustainable, there will be a huge multiplier effect. Hence, the chemical companies can act as a key enabler for the decarbonization of various industries. Chemical companies are undertaking decarbonization initiatives to reduce the footprint of their products and developing innovative and green solutions to meet the requirements of end users. In addition, chemical companies are closely working with stakeholders to build resilience in supply chain in response to the climate change. Companies such as Henkel and Solvay are revolutionizing the chemical industry by taking the lead in innovative re-useability and focusing on chemistry to power sustainability in industries. Henkel’s Persil Ultra Concentrate makes the packaging smaller by increasing the concentration of the ingredients, which could help in minimize plastic waste and reduce carbon emissions. Solvay has innovated a highly stable battery that ensures their safe use in electric vehicles, and other electronic devices.
Impact of Sustainability on Chemical Industry
Preventing Plastic Wastage
More than 8 billion metric tons of plastic are produced annually, out of which 6.3 billion metric tons become waste. By 2050, the plastic waste could reach 12 billion metric tons on landfills if the present trends continue. If recycled, collected, sorted, and processed responsibly, plastic waste can be transformed into new plastic products. However, recycling plastic is a challenge as thousands of different plastics, each with its own composition and characteristics are dumped together, which makes it impossible to sort the trillions of pieces into separate types for processing. To address the challenge, artificial intelligence technologies are being employed to increase automated sorting efficiency.
Robotic recycle sorting utilizes artificial intelligence and robotics to sort plastics with the help of advanced cameras, sensors, and high-tech computer systems, designed to recognize specific objects. The robotic arms are able to snag cans, glass, plastic containers, and other recyclable items out of garbage and place them in respective bins. As the quality standards continue getting stricter, the companies are working to find reliable solutions to increase the quality of material output and double resale value. The new recycling technologies can break down plastic waste into transform them into secondary raw materials to produce new chemicals and plastics as those made with petroleum sources. Some chemical solvents that separate additives and other components in the plastic waste are under development process.
Shift towards Bio-based Chemicals
Although biomaterials have long been part of our daily lives, recent advances in biotechnology have introduced new varieties of bio-based chemicals. Biomaterials offer sustainability benefits such as reduced carbon footprints, improved biodegradability, or recyclability of materials, and superior performance in certain applications. Bio-based chemicals are wholly or partly derived from materials of biological origin such as plants, algae, crops, trees, marine microorganisms, and biological waste. For instance, biopolymers are widely used in soft drink industry to produce bio-based beverage bottles. Besides, they are also used across several end-user industries such as cosmetics, solvents, inks, and other standard products.
Advances bolstered by accelerating innovations in computing, automation, and artificial intelligence are resulting in a new Bio Revolution, leading to the production of materials, chemicals, and energy, which could amount to USD200 billion to USD300 billion in global market growth. As the consumer demand for green products is rising, regulators are pushing for reducing carbon emissions and environmental leakage of plastics that do not biodegrade.
The bio-based chemicals and polymers market is anticipated to register growth at a formidable rate as key players are introducing innovative products and processes and collaborating with back-end players in the value chain. Besides, government incentives and rising awareness of the need to control climate change are some of the factors driving the growth of the bio-based chemicals and polymers industry in the coming years. Chemical manufacturers are constantly innovating and researching alternative bio-feedstock to reduce the cost of manufacturing and collaborating to support the development of bio-based fuels. In 2020, Cargill collaborated with Virent to investigate the use of Cargill’s corn dextrose as feedstock for creating low-carbon biofuels and biochemicals.
Advanced biorefinery platforms for chemicals production from Macroalgae
Rapid urbanization and limited availability of fossil fuels have created a great demand for renewable energy development. Consequently, the interest in developing innovative biorefinery approaches to produce bio energies and biopolymers from renewable sources have escalated in recent years. Biorefineries utilize the optimum energy potential of organic resources to produce bioenergy, which facilitate the circular bioeconomy that closes the loop of organic or fresh resources, minerals, carbon, and water. The idea behind circular bioeconomy is to conserve the long-term usage of biomass resources, minimize contamination on both environment and end-product. Several laboratories are working on the utilization of macroalgae for the production of bioethanol and lactic acid. Macroalgae are best alternative to terrestrial plants as they are abundance in supply and have the ability to grow in seawater.
Advanced technologies and novel systems are being applied to manufacture bio-based chemicals, biofuels, etc. from renewable sources to scale up production and commercialization. These technologies are yielding high returns, delivering enhanced performance, and providing precision at lower prices.
Sustainable Supply Chain Management in Chemical Industry
Ensuring sustainability in supply chain is essential pre-requisite for the future viability of companies to meet economic criteria, ecological, and social criteria. Improving supply chain would require deep visibility and right insights, which would help in making quick and effective decisions. Leveraging real-time visibility and advanced analytics can help track delays by providing revised ETAs and analysing downstream impacts of late materials shipments. Enhanced accessibility to data-driven insights can alert companies of a delay almost immediately and provide the necessary information that can help to quickly pivot and source raw materials from another supplier. Hence, the adoption of digital tools and technologies would be highly beneficial for the chemical companies to strengthen their supply chain management and drive profitability.


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New data from the American Society of Nutrition claims that American toddlers are consuming large amounts of sugar.
When we're hungry, we are apt to think that grabbing some quick food will ease our low blood-sugar and turn our hangry appetite into a satisfied one. Nope.
Every couple of years a new artificial sweetener comes out claiming that it’s much better than the other artificial sweeteners around, which cause cancer and death.
Marijuana is considered essentially a benign substance to 91 percent of the American public. A martini or a cigarette or a candy bar are considered more dangerous.
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The generic drug, once used to treat a myriad of other diseases, was unleashed against coronavirus in an attempt to wield against the virus ravaging the globe.
THC has been shown to be an effective treatment for anorexia in animal studies, as well as severe weight loss in humans suffering from AIDS, but more work needs to be done.
The FDA believes the risk is minimal for donation if donors are in good overall health and practitioners follow screening guidelines already in place.


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HOUSTON A woman has been charged after police say she hit her 16-year-old daughter with a machete, something she regularly did as a form of punishment.
Ana Cristina Canales, 48, is charged with aggravated assault of a family member.
Canales daughter told authorities that her mom returned home drunk on July 3, according to court documents.
The two got into an argument about Canales drinking, and Canales allegedly smacked her daughter across the forearm with a machete. While her mother was in the bathroom, the girl fled to call the police.
The daughter told investigators that her mother had struck her with the machete before, once slicing her thumb, and she was told to lie to doctors about where the injury came from.
In an interview with police, Canales allegedly admitted to hitting her daughter with the machete and accidentally cutting her thumb when the girl s hand got in the way during her discipline.
Officers say Canales admitted to having a drinking problem.
I m glad I was stopped because who knows how far I would have gone, she said to authorities.


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MIFFLINBURG, Pa. — When John and Sara Bobinis bought their 14-acre Golden Harvest Acres property in 1998, they planned to focus on vegetable production while raising their two now-adult children. As they experimented with produce, they soon realized their soil and climate were ideal for hardneck garlic production.
“Hardneck garlic tends to do better in the colder climates of North America,” John said. “If you draw a line through the center of the country horizontally, we’ve probably sold garlic to nearly every state.”
For more than two decades, Sara has worked full-time as a lead bank tels at First National Bank in Lewisburg. John focuses on the farming venture full-time, managing crop planning, rotation, planting, harvest, production and delivery.
During the farm’s most intensive growing period, the couple supplied nearly 20 local restaurants with produce.
“Once something would come out, something else was planted,” John said.
The Bobinises’ farm continues to produce vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, sweet peppers, hot peppers, butternut squash, heirloom tomatoes, rhubarb and cabbage. The couple sells to select local restaurants, such as Good Wil’s in Montandon, Rusty Rail Brewing Co. and Gable House Bakery in Mifflinburg, and Bull Run Inn and Toninos Pizza in Lewisburg. However, when their primary customer, Country Cupboard in Lewisburg, closed its doors in February 2022 after nearly 50 years in business, they were forced to reassess the farm’s revenue streams.
As they approach 25 years of farming on the property, their intentions have shifted to producing the highest-quality hardneck garlic, specifically marbled purple stripe garlic for CSA growers across the country looking for seed garlic. In addition, the farm continues to create and sell value-added products, such as their line of small batch, gluten-free, gourmet food products, including jams, spreads and vinaigrettes.
Necessity Is the Mother of Invention
The couple’s value-added products were created out of necessity after the 2012 growing season, John said. That year, they were blessed with 600-800 pounds of leftover garlic and needed a way to utilize the excess harvest. The couple developed their first jarred product, a roasted garlic spread. It is made with a blend of many garlic varieties grown on the farm and imported Greek extra virgin olive oil.
Without the availability of a commercial kitchen, the couple found two processors, in Sassamanville and Lancaster, and their value-added business began. For the future, John has a vision of owning his own processing and bottling facility.
Since 2012, Golden Harvest Acres has focused on creating the highest-quality, unique products that others do not offer. Their products are primarily available on their website and at higher-end festivals such as the Fall Craft Show at Ard’s Farm Market and the Holiday Arts and Crafts Market at the Cellars at Brookpark Farm, both in Lewisburg. The couple choose festivals carefully, based on customer demographics and buying trends.
Golden Harvest Acres also offers a corporate ordering program, partnering with local businesses looking to offer employees appreciation or holiday gifts. Bulk discounts are offered when the quantity exceeds 25.
The majority of the value-added product ingredients come from the farm. The couple have made a commitment to supporting their local farmers for items that they do not grow themselves, such as berries, peaches and apples.
According to their website, the top-rated products currently include pumpkin butter, roasted garlic red wine vinaigrette, hot pepper jam and the product that started it all — roasted garlic spread. Many of the products, which average $14.95 each, can be used as marinades, in cooking or in finishing sauces.
The products offer robust flavors: peach basil white wine vinaigrette, strawberry honey balsamic vinaigrette, black raspberry balsamic vinaigrette, garlic and herb white wine vinaigrette, spiced pumpkin white wine vinaigrette, apple butter and cider vinaigrette, black cherry balsamic vinaigrette, hot pepper jam, rhuberry jam and roasted garlic ghee butter.
The pumpkin butter, a seasonal favorite with customers, will soon find new life as an ice cream product. John Bobinis worked with John Nolt at the nearby Cowan-based Old Mill Creamery to create a pumpkin butter ripple ice cream that will be offered to customers in pints and hand-dipped. The ice cream should be available in mid-October.
Specialization Key to Garlic Endeavor
John said that after many years of testing different varieties and strains, purple marbled varieties proved to be superior for their climate, growing routine, flavor requirements and ease of planting.
The farm specializes in a dozen varieties of European, Asian and Chinese varieties of marbled purple stripe garlic. They have interesting names like Asian Tempest, Bogatyr, Bzenc, Khabar, Northe No. 3, Bai Pi Suan, Estonian Red, Jovak, Monshanskij and Brown Rose.
“We try to grow the harder-to-find strains (rather) than the ones that are commercially redundant, and we never sell it unless it’s proven,” John said. “When we get a new garlic, we will try them a year or two before we offer them to someone else.”
They plan to trial some new Asiatic garlics during the next growing season.
The Bobinises hand-plant and till the land using only a small rototiller. John painstakingly weeds the garlic in the spring and summer, and trims the garlic scapes in May and June, to sell. The bulbs are then harvested around July 4 each year and can be stored until March or April in a basement with ideal storage conditions.
Golden Harvest Acres is currently accepting seed garlic reservations for fall planting. The farm also offers kitchen-grade garlic.
John said their current land has some challenges. The site doesn’t offer irrigation, so this summer was brutal on vegetable production, he said.
Deer are also a constant threat, so early on in the farming venture, they installed high fences.
“Sometimes they jump them, though,” Sara said.
Groundhogs and other pests are a constant problem, since their land borders a neighbor’s treeline.
The 2020 and 2021 growing seasons were negatively impacted by the global pandemic because so many restaurants were closed and people were eating out less.
But all things considered, John said they have been more profitable on their 14 acres, selling direct to restaurants in a traditional year, than they were on 80 acres in Nebraska, one of three states where they farmed previously.
John is adamant about rotating crop beds every year and then meticulously caring for each bed when it’s in production and over the winter months.
“For example, this garlic bed has been tilled and seeded in oats; these two had corn and now have cover crops, too. And, next year they will be something else,” John said.
John and Sara said that through their years of farming and over the course of 44 years of marriage, the personal relationships they have formed with customers, CSA farmers and restaurants inspire them.
“What motivates me are the relationships that you build,” John said.
For more information about Golden Harvest Acres, visit their e-commerce website at GoldenHarvestAcres.com or search for them on Facebook.

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The 8th edition of AMI's international conference on Polyolefin Additives 2015 took place on 20-22 October 2015 at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne, Germany. This ancient city was built by the Romans and the hotel has a lovely location by the Rhine. The event started with an evening Welcome Cocktail reception for all delegates on 20th October followed by a 2-day technical programme, and a focused exhibition ran alongside the conference.
Polyolefins are commodity thermoplastics and properties can be enhanced by careful selection of the resin and the additives used in the compounding process. High-end polypropylene is equivalent to an engineering thermoplastic: in automotive the drive is to replace metals with light weight materials and Toyota has experimented with a car made primarily from PP, which would be readily recyclable. PP is also a leading market material for thin wall packaging. Polyethylene is widely used in construction in pipes, agricultural films and waterproof membranes, but also in very lightweight packaging films and foams. Safety, security, economics and supply dynamics all affect this market: the advent of shale gas has held out the promise of cheap ethylene for production of PE, however it contains less higher level carbons and has reduced PP precursors, thus skewing the market. From food safety to UV-resistance and impact properties, crosslinking and additives can transform the functionality of polyolefin materials. Additives such as fillers can be used to alter density and to reduce product price. There is also an on going debate into the use of additives that assist polyolefins to break down in the waste stream. The potential for polyolefins is tremendous!
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Canadian Forest Service Publications
Biomass growth and element uptake by young trembling aspen in relation to site treatments in Northern Ontario, Canada. 2003. Morrison, I.K. Biomass & Bioenergy 24: 351-363.
Issued by: Great Lakes Forestry Centre
Catalog ID: 21682
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A second-growth boreal mixedwood, consisting mainly of trembling aspen and balsam fir, with white spruce, balsam poplar and white birch admixed, defoliated in part by spruce budworm, was harvested in late autumn 1992 by conventional cut-and-skid, whole-tree logging. Four blocks, subdivided into 10-m by 10-m plots, separated by buffer strips, were laid out. The objective of the study was to compare the efficacy and environmental implications of screefing (i.e. organic layer removal) versus high-speed mixing (using a prototype forestry rototiller), both applied in strips and across whole plots, versus no treatment (cut control) in terms of regrowth biomass production and nutrient uptake. All plots were quickly occupied by a verdant herbaceous regrowth and, depending upon treatment, hardwood shoots. Screefing generally increased numbers of hardwood shoots relative to the control, whereas mixing generally reduced numbers. Above-ground standing crops including tree and non-tree species by the middle of 1997 ranged from 9500 kgha-1 on cut control plots to 4400 kgha-1 on whole-area mixed plots. Nutrient contents in the aboveground vegetation varied commensurately, ranging up to 91 kgha-1 for N, 11 for P, 79 for K, 94 for Ca, 18 for Mg and 8 for S. Leafy matter recovery on the most responsive treatment (harvest with no further site preparation) was ca. 70% complete within five years and the N, P, K, Ca, Mg, and S contents therein had reached or almost reached the same levels as the precut stand. This implies that nutrient cycling largely resumes within five years of harvest.


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Give color to your home with this tempting set of 9 colorful wooden fruits from the tropics including cashew, banana, pineapple, manga, orange, green grapes, purple grapes, watermelon and carambola.
These naturally shaped fruits are handcrafted in solid wood by talented Costa Rican artisans. Their size measures lifelike.
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cashew - Length: 6"
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Hi Stace!..No worries at all :-)
If we didnt have new members like yourself on the forums they would cease to exist...so thankyou again!
You have partially answered you own question when you mentioned you are currently not working....and I am very sorry this has happened to you..This is a seriously crappy time we are going through...
I remember having numb legs when my anxiety was all over the place...as you know anxiety usually strikes our digestive system first yet can represent anywhere in our system as well
Adrenaline flow can also effect our system when we experience anxiety....some people have the numb and hot sensations...some people shake a lot....grind their teeth....night sweats...etc etc
If it has a negative affect on your ability to walk or stand it requires our GP...as you know...I hope that you are doing reasonably well otherwise Stace as you have been through a tough time with work and coping with this blasted coronavirus...
you are very welcome to start your own thread topic too....if you want to..I know you are not alone Stace!


Student leader Damaria Gurley of Brunswick High School has won the annual Young Democrat Scholarship award given by the Glynn County Democratic Committee.
Gurley, who is a senior with a 3.56 GPA, won the $500 award with her essay about engaging in the political process through two clubs in which she is actively engaged.
Earlier this year she was named the Youth of the Year by the state Boys & Girls Club. She is the first member of Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Georgia to win the top award in Georgia.
She will attend Fort Valley State University in the fall on an academic scholarship.


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Native Plantings | Wheaton
Bedrock Earthscapes, LLC provides native plantings services commercially throughout Wheaton, Carol Stream, West Chicago, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Downers Grove, Schaumburg, St. Charles and surrounding areas. We invite you to read further about native planting below and to contact our team by filling out our short form today.
The issue is no longer only resource conservation or saving remnant native areas as it once was, the issue is now the need for resource re-development and the installation of more created native plantings!
Why Use Native Plants?
Native plants provide a beautiful, hardy, drought resistant, low maintenance landscape while benefiting the environment. Native plants, once established, save time and money by eliminating or significantly reducing the need for fertilizers, pesticides, water and lawn maintenance equipment.
Native plants promote biodiversity and stewardship of our natural heritage. In the U.S., approximately 20 million acres of lawn are cultivated, covering more land than any single crop. Native plants are a part of our natural heritage.
Natural landscaping is an opportunity to reestablish diverse native plants, thereby inviting the birds and butterflies back home and reestablishing the important balance between water, soil, plants and people.
Native plants help reduce air pollution. Natural landscapes do not require mowing. Lawns, however, must be mowed regularly. Gas powered garden tools emit 5% of the nation’s air pollution. Forty million lawnmowers consume 200 million gallons of gasoline per year. One gas-powered lawnmower emits 11 times the air pollution of a new car for each hour of operation. Instead of creating excessive carbon from the burning of fossil fuels, native plants sequester or remove carbon from the air.
Native plants do not require fertilizers and require fewer pesticides than lawns. Vast amounts of fertilizers are applied to lawns. Excess phosphorus and nitrogen (the main components of fertilizers) run off into lakes and rivers causing excess algae growth. This depletes oxygen in our waters, harms aquatic life and interferes with recreational uses. It is estimated that 60% of the nitrogen from lawn fertilizers leaches out of the turf root area.
Nationally, over 70 million pounds of pesticides are applied to lawns each year. Pesticides run off lawns and can contaminate rivers and lakes. People and pets in contact with chemically treated lawns can be exposed to pesticides.
Native plants provide shelter and food for wildlife. Native plants attract a variety of birds, butterflies, and other wildlife by providing diverse habitats and food sources. Closely mowed lawns are of little use to most wildlife.
Why not allow us to explain our services to you in more detail, and then take the first no-cost step of having Bedrock Earthscapes, LLC perform a site evaluation? Please join us as we work to enrich life through improving our environment.
Benefits of native plantings:
- Reduces maintenance cost by up to 80% on converted areas.
- Increases soil absorption of rainfall, reducing site water runoff, and eliminates the use of potable water for turf irrigation.
- Increases visual interest and beauty through the use of a variety of native grasses and perennial flowers.
- Increases biodiversity and enhances the site ecosystem, attracting birds and butterflies.
- Reduces energy use and engine emissions associated with weekly mowing.
- Eliminates use of fertilizer and chemical weed control used to maintain turf quality.
Benefits of rainwater collection and reuse:
- Reduction or elimination of cost for water to irrigate lawns.
- Use of rainwater for other non-potable purposes, if desired.
- Reduction of site water runoff and of downstream flooding.
Calculate your roof’s runoff
- Calculate the collection area of your roof in square feet. Make it simple by using the square footage of the foundation of your building.
- Find the average annual rainfall for your location in feet. You will likely need to convert from inches to feet. For instance, 36 inches average annual rainfall equals 3 feet.
- Multiply your roof’s area (step 1) by the average annual rainfall (step 2) to get cubic feet of runoff per year.
- Calculate gallons per year by multiplying the result from step 3 by 7.48.
- A building in Chicago has a roof area of 1800 square feet. Northern Illinois averages 34 inches of rain a year, or 2.83 feet. 1800 x 2.83 x 7.48 = 38,103 gallons per year.
- In a .25″ rainfall on the same roof: 1800 x (.25/12) x 7.48 = 280 gallons. That will more than fill a few rain barrels!
Benefits of wall and hardsurface shading:
- Reduction of cooling costs through seasonal shade on building walls and paved areas.
- Enhanced beauty by visually screening the view of massive wall and parking lot areas.
- Improved air quality through filtration of airborne pollutants, plant consumption and reduction of carbon dioxide, and air cooling through plant transpiration.
Benefits of permeable pavement:
- Reduced lifetime cost of paved area maintenance.
- Less water and pollutant runoff, and a cooler site footprint.
- Potential to capture, filter and use water for landscape irrigation.
- Reduced slip hazards, and more buildable site acreage.
Benefits of a Green Roof:
- Reduces cooling demand 25% or more by shading and reducing roof temperatures >60°.
- Extends the life of the roof up to two times normal life by blocking deteriorating sunlight from reaching the roofing material.
- Absorbs up to 60% of seasonal rainfall, reducing site water runoff.
- Increases visual interest.
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Museum of geology - Barcelona, Spain
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Quick Description: The museum of geology of the city of Barcelona.
Location: Cataluña, Spain
Date Posted: 10/20/2011 4:26:12 PM
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The museum of geology is a legacy of the scientist Francisco Martorell i Peña (1822–1878). He donated his whole collection of artifacts of cultural and archeological importance, his scientific library, and an amount of 125.00 pesetas to the city, and demanded correct usage of these by means of the founding of a new museum to save his bequest. That same year a new building was constructed for the requested purpose, and named by the Corporación Municipal after its donor. The responsible architect was Antoni Rivas i Trias, who decided to build the museum in the park of the citadel.
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Name: Museum of geology
Barcelona, Cataluña Spain
Agency/Ownership: City of Barcelona
Hours of operation: Tuesday to Friday: 10 am to 7 pm / Saturday and Sunday: 10 am to 8 pm
Admission Fee: 7€
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Antolin Garcia-Torres, the 22-year-old man charged with kidnapping and murdering Morgan Hill teenager Sierra LaMar, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment hearing in Santa Clara County Superior Court Thursday afternoon.
Antolin Garcia-Torres, the suspect in the nearly two-year-old murder of Sierra LaMar, a 15-year-old from Morgan Hill, has been indicted by a grand jury.
A student was found dead in his dorm room at San Jose State State University, according to school officials.
The San Jose City Council has voted to almost double the budget of the rent arbitration panel. The action comes as rents continue to skyrocket and so do the complaints.
San Jose City Councilmember Pete Constant decided on Tuesday to withdraw from consideration in the 2014 mayor’s race.
Though it’s early, 2014 is shaping up to be a great year for Mineta San Jose Airport with airlines adding more flights and destinations.
Although it was a banner year for many Silicon Valley companies in 2013, a business leader said the region needs help from the federal government to continue the trend in 2104.
Sunnyvale has been getting calls from cities around the country over its successful passage of a gun-control ordinance last November, but the NRA has filed a lawsuit that challenges the measure.
A woman killed by a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority light-rail vehicle in San Jose on Wednesday morning has been identified as Caprice Crawford, according to the Santa Clara County medical examiner’s office.
Unions representing San Jose city employees and Mayor Chuck Reed claimed victory following a judge’s ruling on a pension reform measure approved by voters last year.


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This is a detailed sticker of my original drawing, "Here Comes The Sun".
This spunky and positive sticker is ready to bring some sunshine to your water bottle, laptop, or bumper! This retro glossy vinyl sticker is super tough and water-resistant.
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