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The first image to appear in full color on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post
, Pipe and Bowl Sign Painter
is a remarkable example from Norman Rockwell’s beloved body of work. Rockwell’s professional relationship with The Saturday Evening Post
was the most significant one of his career; for nearly 50 years, he executed over 300 memorable images that appeared on its cover beginning in 1916, when George Horace Lorimer, the editor of The Post
from 1899 to 1937, accepted two of his paintings for publication. A decade later Rockwell had created nearly 80 covers, and his subtly nostalgic and persistently optimistic imagery—infused with a sense of warmth and humor—had become almost synonymous with The Post
To coincide with the sesquicentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which America was celebrating in 1926, Lorimer wanted this cover to reference The Pos
t’s historical association with Benjamin Franklin, whose own publication the Pennsylvania Gazette
became known as The Saturday Evening Post
in 1821. He asked Rockwell to set the scene in Franklin’s place and time. Lorimer, explains Jan Cohn, “believed that one important aim for The Post was to create a sense of nationalism strong enough to override America’s regional differences. Thus, just as nonfiction frequently turned to American history for subject matter, these covers mined the same material to create the visual representations of heroic and sentimental episodes” (Covers of ‘The Saturday Evening Post: Seventy Years of Outstanding Illustration from America’s Favorite Magazine
, New York, 1995, p. 2). Rockwell also had a personal interest in this historical period, and his Colonial Revival house in New Rochelle, New York was filled with artifacts and props like the ones seen in Pipe and Bowl Sign Painter
that captured from life.
Pipe and Bowl Sign Painter
depicts one of Rockwell’s favorite models from the 1920s, his friend and neighbor, James K. Van Brunt.
Van Brunt posed for Rockwell as a number of diverse characters and in a variety of narratives during this time. From the outset, it was Van Brunt’s magnificent mustache—neatly trimmed, parted in the middle, and swept downward—that attracted Rockwell, and he immediately began to sketch the man upon meeting him, claiming, “What a face! And mine…all mine” (Norman Rockwell, Norman Rockwell: My Adventures as an Illustrator
, New York, 1994, p. 203). A long working relationship and friendship commenced after their initial meeting, and Rockwell later fondly described the day that the old man first appeared at his studio as being “one of the luckiest days of my life” (Ibid.).
Indeed, Rockwell utilized Van Brunt as a model so frequently that Lorimer eventually asked him to stop, feeling that the model’s likeness—his mustache in particular—was too identifiable and thus becoming repetitive. Rather than desist from portraying Van Brunt, however, Rockwell offered to pay him ten dollars to shave. Though Van Brunt complied, Rockwell ultimately came to regret their deal, believing that he had caused something akin to “the felling of a great oak.” Van Brunt continued to pose for the artist until his death in 1935, but Rockwell often hid his face in a wide range of clever situations and guises to appease his editor.
In Pipe and Bowl Sign Painter, Rockwell depicts Van Brunt as an artist at work painting a sign for a colonial tavern. In his characteristic manner, Rockwell elevates Lorimer's historical theme with his technical skill, sense of humor and unmatched creativity in Pipe and Bowl Sign Painter. The work features the more painterly manner of execution that was typical of Rockwell’s aesthetic in the 1920s and 1930s. Rockwell transitioned away from this style after 1937 when photography became an integral part of his process, but here it contributes to the work’s rich and lively surface. As in the best of Rockwell’s works, Pipe and Bowl Sign Painter is also notable for its strong narrative content. Dr. Donald Stoltz and Marshall L. Stoltz explain, “The cosmetically lovely face on the signboard is hardly a mirror for the worn but plucky face of the sign painter, who, perhaps due to the influence of the contents of the pewter jug, has got the stem of the wineglass in the picture a little crooked” (Norman Rockwell and ‘The Saturday Evening Post:’ 1916-1928, New York, 1976, vol. I, p. 169).
Rockwell enjoyed placing works of art by other artists—both his predecessors and contemporaries—within his own compositions. He also frequently references the act of painting itself, as displayed in works such as his iconic Triple Self-Portrait of 1960 and Pipe and Bowl Sign Painter. This recurring theme—one of his favorites throughout his career—provided the type of visual humor Rockwell loved to present to his viewers. But beyond the wit and humor the allusion provided, Rockwell also used it to demonstrate his sophistication as an artist. In Pipe and Bowl Sign Painter the specific subject becomes self-referential: just as the colonial artist is charged with creating an artwork for the tavern, Rockwell is himself an artist charged with creating an artwork for The Saturday Evening Post. Embedded with multiple layers of meaning, works such as Pipe and Bowl Sign Painter testify to Rockwell’s consummate ability to elevate commercial endeavors into the aesthetic realm. “No man with a conscience can just bat out illustrations," he stated of his work. "He’s got to put all of his talent, all of his feeling into them. If illustration is not considered art, then that is something we have brought upon ourselves by not considering ourselves artists. I believe that we should say, ‘I am not just an illustrator, I am an artist’” (quoted in Judy Goffman, The Great American Illustrators, New York, 1993, p. 122).

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WEST POINT, Ga. - A goal by Point (Ga.) with 51 seconds remaining in regulation sunk the Union College men's soccer team on Tuesday, as the Bulldogs dropped a tough 2-1 decision on the road in Appalachian Athletic Conference play.
With the loss, Union fell to 6-7-2 overall, 2-5 in the AAC, while Point improved to 7-9-1 overall with the win. 4-4-1 in the AAC.
In the opening half, Union came out of the gates and scored a goal, as Alex Smith put the Bulldogs ahead 1-0 in the fifth minute. The goal was Smith's team-leading ninth of the season and gave Union an early lead.
The score remained that way through the rest of the half, and into intermission. In the second half, Point was much more aggressive on the attack, taking 12 total shots (compared to just three in the first half). The Skyhawks finally cashed in on a chance in the 69th minute, as a Phillip Pressgrove goal knotted the match up at 1-1.
It appeared the match would head to overtime, as the score remained 1-1 with a minute to play. However, Pressgrove scored his second goal of the day in the 89th minute to give the host Skyhawks the thrilling one-goal victory.
Overall, Point outshot Union 15-13 in the contest, and held a 6-4 edge on corner kicks. In goal, Union's CJ Hopkins made four saves, all of which came in the second half.
The Bulldogs look to bounce back on Saturday, hosting St. Andrews (N.C.) in an AAC match at Bulldog Field. Things get underway at 3:15 p.m.

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PositiveThe Wall Street JournalVeteran journalist Steve Paul has made a valiant effort to resuscitate Connell’s status with Literary Alchemist: The Writing Life of Evan S. Connell, the first full-length biography of the writer. For the most part, he has succeeded: Mr. Paul’s biography had me rifling second-hand stores in search of Connell rarities ... Mr. Paul dilates on this period of Connell’s life, when it might have been handled in a few pages. He also draws too much attention to his own research; these sections intrude on Connell’s story and feel superfluous. Still, Literary Alchemist has pinned down a hard-to-pin-down character. If it draws more readers to Connell’s astonishing body of work, then Mr. Paul has done his job.
PositiveThe Wall Street JournalMs. Marks, a former senior executive at Dow Jones, got to work, tracking down 30 interview subjects who knew Maier while unearthing scraps of evidence from archives spread across two continents. She has done an excellent job of excavating the photographer’s chaotic backstory, twining the work more tightly with the life ... Ms. Marks’s biography is strongest when she is disentangling her subject’s complex lineage ... Vivian Maier Developed is a gorgeous artifact printed on heavy stock, which allows Ms. Marks to sprinkle her narrative with crisp reproductions of Maier’s photos, as well as key pieces of evidence Marks found during her research (an appendix lays out Ms. Marks’s process, fascinating in its own right). Unfortunately, much of her descriptive text reads like an extended set of captions for the pictures. Still, this book is far and away the most complete picture we have of the photographer to date. While it’s always tricky to align an artist’s output with her inner life, Marks has given us a way of seeing Maier that deepens our understanding of the mystery, and then methodically unravels it.
Jennifer Otter Bickerdike
PositiveThe Wall Street JournalMs. Bickerdike...digs deeper than any prior biographer. She unearths a unique artistic temperament stunted by the complications of an underground life ... You Are Beautiful brings focus to what had been blurry episodes in Nico’s history, including a traumatic childhood in Cologne under Nazi rule ... Ms. Bickerdike doesn’t make false claims about Nico’s achievements. Rather, she has rounded out what had been an incomplete portrait, obscured by myths, of a woman who fought hard to become an artist worthy of a book like this.
RaveThe Wall Street Journal... deeply empathetic and insightful ... how does the author wrap his arms around this complex city-state? By delivering poignant miniatures of individuals who make it their business to subvert L.A.’s stasis and apathy—the prevalent view that the individual is helpless in the absence of the state ... gives us dark glimpses of an impending apocalypse, then introduces us to a handful of resilient Angelenos doing their best to buck the tide of indifference that seems to have crept into the political and social life of the place like a toxic marine layer ... Like the city, the stories in Rosecrans Baldwin’s Everything Now have no rigid order. But the book is stronger for these digressions. An elegant and unflinching observer, Mr. Baldwin digs up an invisible city under layers of pop-culture mythologizing and media cliches.
RaveThe Washington Post... a revelation, a trove of snappy pieces that give the reader tantalizing glimpses of the mature film satirist who would win six Oscars for his work ... has a bit of everything: punchy film reviews, profiles, set pieces on the rituals of the new nightlife ... Sharp observations like these show us glimpses of the acidulous social satirist of Hollywood’s Golden Age ... shows us exactly where he was coming from, and it’s great fun to find out.
PositiveWall Street JournalAn outsider-to-kingmaker narrative that should be read by every gun-shy entrepreneur too spooked by Silicon Valley’s giants to go head-to-head with them ... The authors have had to lean on secondary sources to pull together their narrative; Mr. Ek and many of his closest associates didn’t sit down for interviews. Fortunately, Messrs. Carlsson and Leijonhufvud have tracked Mr. Ek’s career since the early days, and their expertise shows. The Spotify Play is not a cheap clip job but a revealing character study of an inventor who proved that the willingness to fight for an idea can indeed pay off—and that you don’t have to be a pirate to have fun doing it.
RaveThe Wall Street JournalThis is Peter Frampton’s story, and he tells it with refreshing candor in his wildly entertaining memoir ... Mr. Frampton doesn’t want your pity; he only wants you to understand how swiftly the world can turn upside down when your adolescent fantasies come true, when more tears are shed for answered prayers than unanswered ones ... is in many ways an archetypal music-industry cautionary tale, but what the reader takes from it is Mr. Frampton’s resilience, his self-belief. For an artist who could have turned into a footnote, Peter Frampton has aged gracefully with his dignity intact.
PositiveThe Globe and Mail...a flinty and moving memoir ... Levy finds strength in rejecting the patriarchal clichés ... Better for her to wade through the \'black and bluish darkness\' than reach for the cold comfort of victimhood ... middle age for Levy isn’t a third act; it’s a prologue to an entirely new adventure.
Nell Irvin Painter
RaveThe Globe and Mail...vibrant ... Painter writes with typically elegant candor ... Old In Art School, which is as beautifully rendered as Painter’s art, is inspiration for those who think they have left the best of themselves far behind.
PositiveThe Globe and Mail...witty and tender-hearted ... What resonates in My Ex-Life is the pull of affable companionship between two people with memories to share, and the deeper satisfaction of mutuality over physical intimacy.

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The Edo people, also known as the Bini people, are a group of people in Nigeria who live in the seven southern local government areas
oral tradition of the Edo people
The Edo culture, the original inhabitants and founders of the Benin Kingdom, were first governed by the Ogiso (Sky Kings) who referred to their land as Igodomigodo.
During his reign, Ogiso Igodo became well-known for his leadership skills and gained significant power and popularity among the people.
He died after a long reign and Ere, his eldest son took over the throne.
Around 2,000 years ago, the area of Benin had lots of farming, but hunting and bead making were still significant activities.
The city of Benin, formerly known as Edo, emerged around the year 1000, nestled within a forest so it can’t be easily over throne.
Below are several notable figures of the Kingdom of Benin
Queen Idia, the wife of Oba Ozolua, ruled during the reign of Oba Ozolua in approximately 1481 AD.
Emotan, the merchant, conducted her trade at the very spot where her statue stands today.
She was historically credited with setting up the first primary school in the kingdom.
Queen Iden, A Heroine Whose Sacrifice Shaped Benin Kingdom.
Her Majesty is A Mastermind Behind Victories of Her Son”
She is known for her strategic, mystical abilities, and vast medicinal wisdom, thus played a pivotal role in the triumphs achieved by her son, Esigie, on the battlefield.
General Asoro the Warrior served as the sword bearer to King Oronramwen, also known as the Oba of Benin, in the year 1897.
He participated in the defence of Benin during the 1897 expedition, engaging the British expeditionary force sent to capture the Oba.
for Benin kingdom Is more than just a dream, is a reality.

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May 23, 2014, 2:00 PM EST
In a clip from the latest episode of Off The Grid, Mercedes managing director Andy Cowell describes the changes that the German team has made to ensure their cars are in top form in 2014.
You can watch the complete episode of Off The Grid this Saturday morning at 10am ET on NBCSN. For full details on NBC Sports’ motorsports programming this weekend, click here.
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- Michael Schumacher’s son Mick to race in ADAC F4 championship this season 3
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A U.S. Postal Service study is recommending that the Central Massachusetts Processing and Distribution facility be closed and its operations be moved to facilities in Boston and North Reading.
Representatives of postal workers in the Greater Boston District received the information Tuesday. The area mail consolidation or closure feasibility studies of 252 mail processing plants were announced in mid-September by Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe to help drastically cut costs. The USPS is projected to lose $14.1 billion next year.
A meeting has been scheduled for Jan. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building for postal service managers to give an overview of the proposal and its impact and to get input from the public.
John Flattery, president of the American Postal Workers Union AFL-CIO Local No. 4553, which represents workers at the plant, said he was notified yesterday morning.
“They're not telling us what they think. It's feasible, based on what? They've done the study, but they haven't shared it with anybody,” Mr. Flattery said. “They have to have a public meeting but they really don't want the public involved.
“They should be more forthcoming and not rush the process,” he continued. “That seems to be what's going on. They're saying ‘Here's what we're going to do and this is how we're going to do it.' ”
He said the nearly 600 employees at the 20-year-old plant have been expecting the announcement for weeks.
“They spring it on you at the last minute right between Christmas and New Year's. The employees have had happier holidays,” he said.
Dennis P. Tarmey, spokesman for the USPS' Greater Boston District, did not readily return a phone call seeking comment.
USPS officials earlier this month agreed to delay the closing of processing centers and local post offices until May 15 to give Congress more time to pass legislation that would give the self-sufficient agency, which receives no money from Congress, more authority to prevent bankruptcy.
Mr. Flattery said he and Dave West, president of the National Postal Mail Handler's Union, have set up a meeting with Sen. John Kerry and representatives of eight other congressional members for Dec. 27 at 11 a.m. in the senator's Boston office.
“Everyone is putting in postal reform bills. We're just hoping that Sen. Kerry and the others can help us,” he said.
The hope is for legislation that would allow the postal service to use billions of dollars of pre-funded health care benefits for future retirees to meet its financial obligations. Mr. Flattery said the 2006 Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act gives the Postal Service 10 years to prepay 75 years of health benefits for future retirees. It amounts to about $5.5 billon a year. No other government agency is required to do this.
U.S. Rep. James McGovern visited the plant Sept. 26. He said it doesn't make sense for the Shrewsbury facility to close because unlike many other facilities, it is making money and the volume of mail is increasing.
The consolidation studies also recommend that the Wareham and Brockton facilities be consolidated into the Providence Processing and Distribution facility.
Also recommended is that the letter operations currently performed at the Middlesex-Essex facility in North Reading and the Northwest Boston facility be moved to the Boston facility. The periodical and larger envelope sorting operation will stay at the North Reading facility. The Northwest Boston facility's flat operation will be moved to the North Reading facility.
Public hearings for these proposals will also be held during the first week of January.
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Following is a list of Valentine suggestions for how to be the very best partner, spouse, lover and/or mate you can be.
Don’t use lame excuses to avoid doing your very best in your intimate relationship, such as “I don’t have the time or the energy.” If your mate doesn’t rank up there with your work, your ball games, chores and your favorite TV show, why don’t you simply get a dog for companionship and save yourself the trouble of dealing with another human being?
It’s giving, being affectionate, expressing yourself openly and effectively, listening well, being responsive, and staying lovingly engaged and involved that make relationships work. If you permit yourself to do your very best in your relationship day in and day out, you’ll be a happier person; you’ll keep your love alive; you’ll add depth and meaning to your relationship; you’ll reduce the chance that your partner might cheat; you’ll increase your probability of staying together; you’ll be a great role model for your children; you’ll strengthen your self-esteem; you’ll have sex more often; you’ll stay young at heart; and, you will have achieved something very few have accomplished.
Here are some suggestions about how to be the best intimate partner you can be:
- You must give to your relationship more than you receive from it. Learn this—and form the habits of giving, pleasing, serving, nurturing, being affectionate, romancing. If you take more than you give, the reservoir of trust, good will, generosity and love will dry up.
- Loving isn’t enough. You must also be skilled, tactful, in control of your words, actions and reactions, kind, compassionate and emotionally and physically present.
- That being said, say “I love you” and use endearments often.
- Let your partner know what s/he does right. Most of us are so good at letting our partners know what they do wrong.
- Ask these questions of your mate monthly: “How am I doing as your partner/spouse? Are there ways I can improve? Are your needs getting met in our relationship? If not, what would you like me to do differently?”
- Figure out healthy, positive ways of dealing with grievances, disagreements and past wounds. Learn to work through disagreements with honesty, empathy and compassion.
- Let your partner know s/he makes a difference in your life, and how your life is enriched because of your relationship with him/her.
- The key to doing your best in a relationship is to learn how to take your wall down and to open up your heart—and keep it open. The hardest thing to do in a relationship is to hang in there with a truly open heart—in the face of our partner’s insensitivity, withdrawal, unkind words, inconsistency, anger or hostility.
- Make sure that the positive, kind, supportive, friendly, empathetic, compassionate comments and behaviors that you make to your intimate partner far outweigh the critical, negative, angry, judgmental, unfriendly comments and behaviors.
- Be responsive and take seriously whatever your partner says is important to him/her.
Quit looking at how you could have a better partner—and start looking at how you can be a better partner.

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The Inspiration for Charlie: A Love Story
Charlie's the kind of dog I dreamed about when I was a kid. the dog who would always be happy to see me, my best friend in the world, the dog I could tell all my secrets to, my very loyal confidante, who would love me more than anyone, no matter what.
Charlie came into my life when he was thirteen weeks old and I was a grown up. But he was that dog of my dreams. From the moment I got him, I adored him. For his whole life, Charlie and I were attached at the hip.
Here's how Charlie's story came about:
For several years, I'd been keeping a gardening journal while landscaping our property in Malibu on almost an acre of land, and occasionally I would write about Charlie in my journal. But when he turned eleven years old an started having some health problems, within a short period of time my journal entries became more and more about him and less and less about gardening.
I was amazed at how Charlie dealt with his health problems. He seemed to have a very deep understanding of what was going on, and just about nothing got him down. He was both determined and joyful. Indomitable, and so wise. He was inspiring.
Even though I wanted to write about him mostly in the present, I couldn't help thinking about him as a puppy. So I found myself writing about him when he was younger, too. I just wanted to be with him, think about him, and write about him. I knew that our time was limited.
Then in 2003, my husband David and I decided to take Charlie and Barney (our other Golden Retriever at the time) to San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito for five days, to celebrate our twentieth wedding anniversary. One evening while we were sitting on the deck of our cottage, I read David some of my journal entries having to do with Charlie. David said it sounded as if I had the makings of a book. The more I thought about that, the more I agreed. So I pulled out all the entries that had to do with Charlie to look at them more closely.
At first I was hesitant to turn my journal into a book, because the writing was so personal and intimate, and because, being such a private person as well as a psychotherapist, I didn't know if I'd be comfortable doing that. But my overriding thought then was that it would be Charlie's story, that not only did I want to pay tribute to this magnificent dog, but also I felt that the way he handled life could be an inspiration to others, just as it was to me.
I knew that Charlie was not only a once-in-a-lifetime dog but also a once-in-a-lifetime being. And that ours was a once-in-a-lifetime relationship. I needed to write about him, and his story needed to be told.
About The Author:
Barbara Lampert is a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in relationships. She's been in private practice in Brentwood, California for over twenty years. She considers her work a calling and loves what she does. She has a doctorate in medical sociology and two master's degrees - one in psychology and one in sociology. Barbara has adored dogs her whole life. They're her passion! She notes that for a lot of people, their dogs are their best friends. She loves helping people know that's ok - that a soul-satisfying relationship may be found with any being and needs to be treasured. Besides her love of dogs, Barbara is an avid gardener and finds herself gardening in much of her spare time. She sees her garden as a work of art. She loves being in nature - the miracle of growth, the ever-changing landscape, its beauty. Today Barbara lives happily in Malibu, California with her husband David (married twenty-eight years!) and their six-year-old Golden Retriever, Harry. Barbara hopes that Charlie: A Love Story will be a tribute not only to a magnificent dog but to all dogs everywhere.
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Book Description: Charlie: A Love Story
Charlie: A Love Story tells of the beautiful love between Charlie, a Golden Retriever, and the author, Barbara Lampert. It takes place in Malibu, California. When Charlie turned eleven years old and started having some health problems, a journal Barbara was keeping about her garden quickly became mostly about Charlie. Charlie: A Love Story is an intimate look at an incredible connection between a canine and a human. And as a psychotherapist who specializes in relationships, Barbara brings that sensibility and understanding to Charlie's story as well. Charlie was Barbara's loyal confidante and best friend. He was indomitable, had a zest for life and an uncanny emotional intelligence. Charlie: A Love Story is about devotion, joy, loss, and renewal, about never giving up or giving in. But mostly it's about an extraordinary dog and an extraordinary relationship.

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X-RAY FLUORESCENCE (XRF) SPECTROMETRY
Although more popularly known for its diagnostic use in the medical field, the use of x-rays forms the basis of many other powerful measurement techniques, including X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) Spectrometry.
XRF Spectrometry is used to identify elements in a substance and quantify the amount of those elements present to ultimately determine the elemental composition of a material. An element is identified by its characteristic X-ray emission wavelength ( λ ) or energy (E). The amount of an element present is quantified by measuring the intensity (I) of its characteristic emission.
All atoms have a fixed number of electrons (negatively charged particles) arranged in orbitals around the nucleus. Energy Dispersive (ED) XRF and Wavelength Dispersive (WD) XRF Spectrometry typically utilize activity in the first three electron orbitals, the K, L, and M lines, where K is closest to the nucleus.
In XRF Spectrometry, high-energy primary X-ray photons are emitted from a source (X-ray tube) and strike the sample. The primary photons from the X-ray tube have enough energy to knock electrons out of the innermost, K or L, orbitals. When this occurs, the atoms become ions, which are unstable. An electron from an outer orbital, L or M, will move into the newly vacant space at the inner orbital to regain stability. As the electron from the outer orbital moves into the inner orbital space, it emits an energy known as a secondary X-ray photon. This phenomenon is called fluorescence. The secondary X-ray produced is characteristic of a specific element. The energy (E) of the emitted fluorescent X-ray photon is determined by the difference in energies between the initial and final orbitals of the individual transitions.
This is described by the formula
where h is Planck's constant; c is the velocity of light; and λ is the characteristic wavelength of the photon.
Energies are inversely proportional to the wavelengths; they are characteristic for each element. For example the Kα energy for Iron (Fe) is about 6.4keV. Typical spectra for EDXRF Spectrometry appear as a plot of Energy (E) versus the Intensity (I).
XRF Spectrometry is the choice of many analysts for elemental analysis. XRF Spectrometry easily and quickly identifies and quantifies elements over a wide dynamic concentration range, from PPM levels up to virtually 100% by weight. XRF Spectrometry does not destroy the sample and requires little, if any, sample preparation. It has a very fast overall analysis turnaround time. These factors lead to a significant reduction in the per sample analytical cost when compared to other elemental analysis techniques.
Aqueous elemental analysis instrument techniques typically require destructive and time-consuming specimen preparation, often using concentrated acids or other hazardous materials. Not only is the sample destroyed, waste streams are generated during the analysis process that need to be disposed of, many of which are hazardous. These aqueous elemental analysis techniques often take twenty minutes to several hours for sample preparation and analysis time. All of these factors lead to a relatively high cost per sample. However, if PPB and lower elemental concentrations are the primary measurement need, aqueous instrument elemental analysis techniques are necessary.
All elemental analysis techniques experience interferences, both chemical and physical in nature, and must be corrected or compensated for in order to achieve adequate analytical results. Most aqueous instrument techniques for elemental analysis suffer from interferences that are corrected for by extensive and complex sample preparation techniques, instrumentation modifications or enhancements, and by mathematical corrections in the system's software. In XRF Spectrometry, the primary interference is from other specific elements in a substance that can influence (matrix effects) the analysis of the element(s) of interest. However, these interferences are well known and documented; and, instrumentation advancements and mathematical corrections in the system's software easily and quickly correct for them. In certain cases, the geometry of the sample can affect XRF analysis, but this is easily compensated for by selecting the optimum sampling area, grinding or polishing the sample, or by pressing a pellet or making glass beads.
Quantitative elemental analysis for XRF Spectrometry is typically performed using Empirical Methods (calibration curves using standards similar in property to the unknown) or Fundamental Parameters (FP). FP is frequently preferred because it allows elemental analysis to be performed without standards or calibration curves. This enables the analyst to use the system immediately, without having to spend additional time setting up individual calibration curves for the various elements and materials of interest. The capabilities of modern computers allow the use of this no-standard mathematical analysis, FP, accompanied by stored libraries of known materials, to determine not only the elemental composition of an unknown material quickly and easily, but even to identify the unknown material itself.
Innov-X Systems utilizes the EDXRF Spectrometer technique for its mechanical simplicity and excellent adaptation to portable field use. An EDXRF system typically has three major components: an excitation source, a spectrometer/detector, and a data collection/processing unit. The ease of use, rapid analysis time, lower initial purchase price and substantially lower long-term maintenance costs of EDXRF Spectrometers have led to having more systems in use today worldwide than WDXRF Spectrometer systems. Handheld, field portable EDXRF units can be taken directly to the sample as opposed to bringing the sample to the analyzer and configuring it to fit in an analysis chamber. Innov-X Systems portable, handheld EDXRF units solve real 21 st century application problems: solving crimes, analyzing alloys, exposing pollution, preserving history, searching for WMD's, conserving art treasures, and a myriad of other elemental field-oriented analyses.


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A handful of hotel owner and operators with varying portions of their portfolios represented by independent properties convened for a panel during the recent ILES (Independent Lodging Executive Summit) in Las Vegas and assessed the current market for non-branded assets.
Held at the Hard Rock Las Vegas, the event was co-produced by Hotel Interactive® and blended BITAC®’s one-on-one meetings format with the more traditional ILES trade show experience. In a panel entitled “Managing To Increase Asset Value,” the executives weighed in on everything from financing to best practices among independents.
In the case of the former, the group acknowledged securing it can be challenging, particularly in light of the current climate among lenders.
“In the past it’s been historically difficult because branded assets seemed to be the norm. It became a lot more possible over the past couple of years to raise debt for independent properties. I would say where we are right now though in the cycle it’s becoming more difficult again to raise money period,” said Mary Beth Cutshall, SVP, acquisitions & business development, Hospitality Ventures Management Group.
Chris Green, COO, Chesapeake Hospitality, LLC, offered some advice for independent hoteliers. “It’s not going to be easy to get done, you’re going to have to work harder…Have a smart presentation that explains where you’re going for every piece of business and how you’re going to get it done,” he said.
Justin Jabara, VP, development, Meyer Jabara Hotels, noted the company is working on a number of ground-up projects in various stages of development. “It really comes down to the local bank and having that relationship. They want to know who we do business with, who is the operator, and then ‘sell me the story.’ The groups that really go to the banks with the best story and have the best track record, those deals get done,” he said.
Jabara further commented, “times are changing. We used to get a lot of term sheets, now we get a couple.”
Jayson Seidman, founder/principal, Sandstone Hospitality Developments—whose portfolio is made up of completely independent properties—emphasized the importance of getting creative on the financing side for benefits such as tax credits. “I really chase after historic properties in historic landmark districts,” he said.
Seidman added, “Lenders will lend on some level of pro forma, which is nice…But when it comes to leverage it’s still a very conservative game. Independent hotels are scary and the way to make lenders comfortable is generally by affiliation.”
The executives discussed profitability for independent properties as compared to their branded counterparts.
“Traditionally branded hotels have been a great backstop in case the economy does turn. There’s been a lot of evidence that when we are in a downturn sometimes the branded properties slip less, but now I’m wondering if that’s going to happen this time around…The Internet is such a compelling conduit now for business in general and marketing. Independent properties have really come into their own, so everybody’s looking for a boutique kind of experience. I think the consumer is that much more apt to go in that direction,” said Cutshall, who also cited the potential impact of Airbnb and other disruptors.
Green, however, offered a word of caution. “In simple terms, there’s no free rides. If you think you can take a flag off a Hilton and save 13.5 percent [in fees] it’s not going to happen. Because you’re going to spend money on sales and marketing, you’re going to have increased labor, increased soft costs, as well as marketing and social media.”
Seidman pointed out some other considerations as well. “One thing that’s important to realize here is we really need to focus on key count. If you’re at the 100-key count level that’s kind of my maximum threshold. If you start pushing into the 150’s or 250’s, even in the major cities, you have to start to getting pretty aggressive on the sales and marketing, as well as with bookings and the OTAs,” he said.
Cutshall further added that anyone who opts to go independent needs to exercise patience. “We have seen the independent properties ramp up a little bit slower so make sure you’re putting that in your projections. Don’t be too aggressive out of the gate, especially when talking to a lender. Be conservative in projections and it might take an extra 6, 8 or 10 months to get to that cruising altitude. With a brand you’re flipping a switch,” she said.
But how does being independent impact asset values?
“We’re seeing more and more evidence that independent properties trade at a lower cap rate. We’re seeing that being unencumbered, especially now that there are so many soft brands, can really make a big difference,” noted Cutshall.
Harper Stephens, business development, Charlestowne Hotels, commented, “We see a lot of deal flow. There are people that are trying to get away from the brands and have something unique for their investors when they go try and raise capital. Independents help them differentiate themselves and diversify their portfolio,” he said.
Green, meanwhile, pointed out that the company has seen many opportunities with independents primarily as the result of mismanagement. “In the independent space you’ve got to apply corporate management behind the scenes. It may be fun and super hip, but you’ve got to manage the asset in the back. That’s what I see really not happening. There are so many mismanaged independents that could be making a ton more money and creating more value for their owners if they would just apply good hotel principals to their day-to-day operations,” he concluded.

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Truth be told, since we've gone vegan, I have a bit of fear associated with every recipe. Plus it's so darn expensive to have failures. Luckily the kids don't mind eating them. But, the perfectionist in me just has to keep going until I get it right. So, when they asked with pleading eyes for chocolate chip cookies, my heart dropped. What if I didn't get it right? What if they were a crumbly mess that didn't hold together at all, or had greasy edges that over-cooked? (I've had that happen - trust!) But, they
had confidence in me.
This recipe makes about four baking sheets worth of cookies. If that's too much, you may want to cut it in half. I'll leave the math to you. Maybe that's your strong suit!
Enough chatter. Let's get to what you really want....
Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
2 1/2 cups of gluten free all purpose flour mix (as always I used Pamela's)
1/4 cup of Earth Balance (we use soy-free)
1/4 cup of non-hydrogenated shortening (Spectrum)
3/4 C brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 TBSP of ground golden flax + 3 TBSP water (set aside to thicken)
1/4 C almond milk (or whatever non-dairy milk floats your cookie crumbs)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 bag of semi-sweet non-dairy/vegan chocolate chips
Note: I use TJ's because I'm a student on a budget. You can use Ghirardelli chips in the gold bag, which - last I checked - didn't have dairy either. Besides those, there are several options at the health food stores that are 100% vegan - your choice!
Lest you think it's important to mix the dry and add the wet and alternate blah blah blah. Guess what?
Leaving the chocolate chips out, put the rest of it into a mixer and turn it on. It's that easy. I promise.
(But I'm warning you now - if Jacques Torres or Gale Gand come knocking on my door, I'll deny it!)
Once smooth and combined, hand stir the chips in. This is the only "fussy" part of this recipe but it's worth it to not have shredded chunks of chocolate. I need that bite of melty goodness!
With a small (think melon-baller) portion scoop, place cookie dough on a silpat (or parchment) lined baking sheet.
Preheat the oven to 375°
Bake 8 minutes.
Now here's the thing... it will look raw-ish. If you try to move them, they will break apart because they're very soft still. Give them about five minutes to cool, they'll firm up, and you can easily remove them to a rack. Plus, I'm not liable if you burn your tongue on hot chocolate chips!
And then... enjoy

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Are you doing anything this Saturday, November 18th? If not, why don’t you come to the 3rd annual Native American Pow Wow at Dover High School, anytime between 10 a.m to 4 p.m.
At the Pow Wow, you can learn all about Native American culture all while enjoying tasty foods like fried fish and pumpkin fry bread. You can shop local vendors selling homemade items such as jewelry and clothing.
In past years the Pow Wow hasn’t shied away from entertainment and this year is no different. There will be a play excerpt from The Remembrance, a South American flute player, and hoop dancing.
Gayla Cooper, DHS student and creator of the Native American Club, and host of this Pow Wow is sadly in her senior year and will no longer be in charge. Cooper says she feels bittersweet seeing as this is the last Pow Wow she’ll conduct. Her last wish as club leader is for the day to be successful! She hopes that with the many new faces, eager to experience her culture, that the tradition of the Pow Wow will continue in the future.
So if you have time swing by the Native American Pow Wow to experience the culture and help Coopers wish come true. If you’re a student you can get in for only 2 dollars and adults can get in for only five, children 5 and under can get in for free.


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I am a contemporary artist and jewelry designer. I try to keep balance between the extravagant and minimal, I work in two levels, I enjoy making statement jewels as well as smaller shapes, more wearable pieces. The is no limit as to which material I use, I have collections with aluminium, rubber, plexiglass, sterling silver. There is always a story behind each collection, that is what it makes the jewelry unique. Also, my goal is that each of my designs can be worn in more than one ways.
What craft do you work with?
|This journey started slow and unexpectingly 15 years ago. I was back from my studies in interior design in my home city and I was trying to make something of my own. In the university I manifest always my designs in models, maquettes and big installations. So by the time I was back it was easy to start making objects that led me to the art and craft of jewels.
What inspires you to work with this craft?
|It is the fuel, the urge to keep on creating. I am passionate each season of what new I will create. Materials I am using now is aluminium, rubber.
How do you start your creative process?
|It starts with a hind, a thought, I write it down and start to draw by hand always. The most enjoyable part is definitely the finished product, when I realise that what I thought is coming to “life”. The difficult part is when you learn more , how to avoid an obstacle.
How would you best describe your workspace and what tools could you not do without?
|I use a small space, but I could also work anywhere as long as I have my tools which are the same tools when I started creating my jewels.
Are there new techniques you would like to try?
|I am always open to new techniques. I would like to start getting more into the making of sterling silver craftmanship.
What have you learnt or the best advice you have received that you would like to share with fellow crafters?
|The best advise was Do what you love, love what you do!!
Other Craft Practitioners
I use fabric and thread to portray the beauty of the Irish landscape.
Curious, experimental, reflective
English-Pakistani glass artist
A window into our world of unique craftsmanship, traceability & sustainability & a rich heritage.
Small batch, folk-inspired jewellery
Wood, peat , paper, preserved moss, sheep fibre
PLAY OF LIGHT-TRANSPARENCY-SPACE GLASS IS FRAGILE JUST LIKE LIFE BUT THAT VULNERABILITY IS ALSO ITS STRENGTH.
Saddle stiched leather products inspired in art and architecture, that help women and men organise their life and spaces with beauty, providing them calm and peace of mind.


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Oct 31 2018
What’s the buzz on honey?
IBISWorld examines the trends behind “fake” honey manufacturing
A study on the global honey industry conducted by Macquarie University scientists have found that almost one in five of the 38 Australian honey samples sourced from supermarkets and markets had been adulterated, meaning the honey had been mixed with other non-honey substances. The adulterated honey was sourced from Victoria, Queensland, NSW and Tasmania, while samples sourced from South Australia and Western Australia tested pure. This study came off the back of the recent Fairfax & ABC investigation into Australia’s honey industry, which revealed that many honey products on our supermarket shelves are not 100% pure.
“Manufacturers have been producing adulterated honey, which is typically bulked up with sugar syrup or other products, to boost production artificially,” said IBISWorld Senior Industry Analyst, Nathan Cloutman.
Capilano was the largest honey producer that the Fairfax & ABC investigation accused of selling adulterated honey products. Six of the eight Allowrie products tested in the investigation contained adulterated honey. The company was previously in the news after Coles decided to remove its Allowrie brand from its shelves, stating that it wanted to support Australian honey producers. Allowrie products contain a significant proportion of imported honey from China and Argentina.
IBISWorld has explored the trends that might have encouraged companies to produce adulterated honey.
Health consciousness increasing the demand for honey
According to IBISWorld, global demand for honey is expanding rapidly as consumers are increasingly looking for natural alternatives to cane sugar and artificial sweeteners. Rising health consciousness has encouraged consumers to carefully consider the food they purchase, driving demand for honey.
“Australian honey production has grown significantly over the past five years. Rising demand for honey has led agriculture companies to increase their output and encouraged new independent beekeepers to enter the market,” said Mr. Cloutman.
“Domestic honey producers are also benefiting from Australia’s reputation for producing high-quality agricultural products, with natural honey exports expected to grow at an annualised 8.8% over the five years through 2018-19,” said Mr. Cloutman.
Demand for Australian produce in Asian markets has grown strongly on the back of rising incomes in the region. China, Hong Kong and Singapore are now key export markets.
“While domestic honey producers are benefiting from rising demand, imports into the Australian market are also rising. New Zealand is a key source of imports, with demand for Manuka honey growing strongly on the back of its perceived medicinal properties.
The financial benefits of Manuka honey
Manuka honey has been one of the New Zealand’s star exports over the past five years, as it is considered a superfood and prized for its health benefits.
“Manuka honey is produced from the nectar of the Manuka tree, which grows uncultivated throughout New Zealand. It is promoted as having medicinal properties, and can generate strong returns for beekeepers,” said Mr. Cloutman.
Exports of high-value Manuka honey have surged over the past five years, with many New Zealand honey producers successfully leveraging the country's reputation for pure, natural ingredients.
“However, the lucrative nature of Manuka honey has attracted controversy. There have been several instances of counterfeit Manuka honey being sold globally, and reports of people destroying the hives of their rivals to lessen competition,” said Mr. Cloutman.
The future for honey
According to IBISWorld, global demand for honey, in particular Manuka honey, shows no sign of letting up. This will support Australian and Kiwi beekeepers, driving growth in honey production.
“However, high demand for honey is likely to continue incentivising companies to produce adulterated or counterfeit honey to increase output volumes,” said Mr. Cloutman.
IBISWorld Industry Reports used in this release:
For more information, to obtain industry reports, or to speak with an analyst, please contact:
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Tel: (03) 9906 3641 Mobile: 0422 773 995

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Adult Drosophila muscle morphometry through microCT reveals dynamics during ageing.
|Adult Drosophila muscle morphometry through microCT reveals dynamics during ageing.
|Year of Publication
|Chaturvedi D, Prabhakar S, Aggarwal A, Atreya KB, VijayRaghavan K
|2019 Jun 28
Indirect flight muscles (IFMs) in adult Drosophila provide the key power stroke for wing beating. They also serve as a valuable model for studying muscle development. An age-dependent decline in Drosophila free flight has been documented, but its relation to gross muscle structure has not yet been explored satisfactorily. Such analyses are impeded by conventional histological preparations and imaging techniques that limit exact morphometry of flight muscles. In this study, we employ microCT scanning on a tissue preparation that retains muscle morphology under homeostatic conditions. Focusing on a subset of IFMs called the dorsal longitudinal muscles (DLMs), we find that DLM volumes increase with age, partially due to the increased separation between myofibrillar fascicles, in a sex-dependent manner. We have uncovered and quantified asymmetry in the size of these muscles on either side of the longitudinal midline. Measurements of this resolution and scale make substantive studies that test the connection between form and function possible. We also demonstrate the application of this method to other insect species making it a valuable tool for histological analysis of insect biodiversity.
|PubMed Central ID


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Snow Snow Snow. We had so much fun in the snow. I don’t have any pictures, but it was as deep as me, and I loved bouncing in it.
We also had outings to the city, where I practiced my chin down and roll. I’m getting really good in class, but I still find it hard to take my eyes off my hoomans or other people moving around. I’ve been told I have some teenage energy, and I’ve been emptying my toy basket at least twice a day.
Submitted by: Penny Naldrett

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We made 28 business cards for classic TV characters
Because Mary Richards and the Skipper deserve it.
Television has created characters across all walks of life, setting shows in seemingly every industry. There have been popular sitcoms about brewery employees, news reporters, Civil War officers and psychiatrists. Superheroes of the small screen have had secret identities as rich businessmen, government agents and scientists.
Surely, all these people need business cards. We figured we'd make them ourselves.
We picked beloved characters from MeTV shows and designed some branding for them to carry around in their fictional wallets. So, sure, they might not have carried business cards in the Wild West, but it's fun to pretend.
See if you can name all the shows referenced below. Some are obvious, some not so much. We have the answers below.
Ricky Ricardo, I Love Lucy
Mary Richards, The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Bruce Wayne, Batman
Perry Mason, Perry Mason
Lois Lane, Adventures of Superman
Sam Malone, Cheers
Frasier Crane, Cheers
Gabe Kotter, Welcome Back, Kotter
Julie McCoy, The Love Boat
Jim Rockford, The Rockford Files
Mike Brady, The Brady Bunch
David Banner, The Incredible Hulk
Shirley Feeney, Laverne & Shirley
Oscar Madison, The Odd Couple
John Gage, Emergency!
Jed Clampett, The Beverly Hillbillies
Jane, F Troop
The Skipper, Gilligan's Island
Doris Martin, The Doris Day Show
Mrs. Wiggins, Carol Burnett and Friends
Bones, Star Trek
Mr. Belding, Saved by the Bell
Diana Prince, Wonder Woman
Miss Kitty, Gunsmoke
Lucy Carmichael, The Lucy Show
Uncle Joe, Petticoat Junction

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Bubba Wallace is a well-known name in the world of NASCAR. He has made a name for himself as an African-American driver in a sport that is predominantly white. However, not much is known about his sister, Brittany Wallace. In this article, we will take a closer look at her life and career.
Brittany Wallace was born on April 4th, 1994, in Mobile, Alabama. She grew up in a racing family and was exposed to the sport at an early age. Her father, Darrell Wallace Sr., was a former professional race car driver, and her brother, Bubba Wallace, followed in his footsteps.
Brittany graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a degree in business administration. She was an active member of the university’s racing team, where she learned valuable skills that would later help her in her career.
After graduating from college, Brittany worked as a marketing and public relations specialist for several racing teams. In 2020, she landed a job with the Joe Gibbs Racing team as a marketing manager. Her role involves developing marketing strategies and building relationships with sponsors.
Brittany is a private person and does not share much about her personal life. However, she is known to be close to her family, especially her brother Bubba. She is also an animal lover and has several pets.
Being a woman in a male-dominated industry comes with its own set of challenges. However, Brittany has not let that deter her from pursuing her passion. She has worked hard to establish herself in the racing industry and has become a respected professional.
Brittany has big plans for the future. She hopes to continue working in the racing industry and eventually start her own racing team. She also wants to use her platform to inspire young girls who are interested in racing.
Brittany Wallace may not be as well-known as her brother Bubba, but she has made a name for herself in the racing industry. Her dedication and hard work have helped her overcome the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field. We wish her all the best for her future endeavors.

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BY: FABIAN LEDGISTER, Staff Reporter
Mr G - CONTRIBUTED
ALTHOUGH CHAD SIMPSON is well known as dancehall artiste Goofy, most might not know that the deejay is in fact a successful producer.
Now riding under the alias of Mr. G, Simpson owns the Young Blood label, which recently released one of the hottest rhythms locally, Uptown/Stage-show.
The rhythm, which was created by Kirt Bennet and Steelie (of Steelie & Cleevie), has an array of popular songs, including Stamina, by Beenie Man, Waistline, by Buju Banton, Change Yu Ways, by T.O.K., and Bad Habit, by Mr. G himself.
His success in production was not created overnight though, but stemmed from a string of hit rhythms, starting in 1999 with his breakout rhythm, Ants Nest. The rhythm included smash hits like 100 Bag, by Beenie Man, and the introduction of a then new artiste named Mad Anju.
"Di name Young Blood represent my love fi bus new artiste, like how mi bus Mad Anju. Dis year mi a work pon a new artiste name Cerasie su unu look out fi him," stated Mr. G
The deejay followed up Ants Nest with at least one hit rhythm each year. In 2000, he came out with the Razor Blade which included songs like Tiger Bone by Vegas, Hype, by Elephant Man, and Ms. Matty Bwoy, by Captain Barkey.
In 2002, Campbell released the hit rhythm, Escalade including K.I.L.L.E.R. by Bounty Killer, Zion, by Beenie Man, and Baby Duppy, by Goofy. The year 2003 saw the release of the Range Rover, including a string of hits from artistes like Beenie Man, Elephant Man, and Goofy. In 2004, Campbell proved that he was more than a dancehall producer, releasing two 'one drop' rhythms, Soul Food, and Gideon. The Soul Food rhythm included a string of smash hits, including Oh My Lord, by Chuck Fender, Spinning Around by Richie Spice, Be Patient, by Natural Black and Back Against The Wall, by Beenie Man, which was included on his last Virgin released album. The Gideon rhythm also boasted a repertoire of hit, including Murderer, by Chuck Fender and Same Way, by Jah Cure.
"Is im two tune on dem ya rhythm establish Chuck Fender as a true artiste, Oh My Lord, and Murderer," remarked Simpson.
With the advent of his new hit rhythm, Uptown, Simpson states that although he loves both deejaying and producing, he slightly prefers the latter.
"With producing, if yu a build some hot rhythm, yu career safe, cause all u afi do is mek some good tune an drop dem on yu hot rhythm dem," boasts the producer/artiste.
Mr. G say that he plans to continue releasing rhythms non-stop, stating that his next release will be a 'one drop,' called Run Away, with songs like Life, by Anthony B and Mineral Bath, by Cerasie.
Mr. G stormed unto the dancehall scene in 1996 with the hit single, Fudgy. He solidified his name as a dancehall act with a series of other hits including Buff Bay, and Wining Machine.


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Prague, 6 October 2000 (RFE/RL) -- The uprising in Belgrade yesterday against the rule of Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic has triggered a flurry of commentaries in today's Western press. Some focus on the challenges ahead for opposition leader Vojislav Kostunica in a post-Milosevic era. Others analyze how western governments and Russia should react to the tumultuous events in Serbia.
An editorial in Britain's Financial Times offers short-term policy recommendations. It says: "The West can help by encouraging Milosevic's opponents without undermining their independence. Western governments must continue to stress the prospects for aid and a lifting of sanctions in the wake of Milosevic's departure from power. Western governments cannot grant Milosevic immunity -- that would undermine the war crimes tribunal and war crimes law. They should increase pressure on Russia to get off the fence and follow suit in recognizing Kostunica's election victory. First, Milosevic has to show he recognizes the reality that his reign is over. That could come at any moment. The West should hold back until it does."
NEW YORK TIMES:
A news analysis in today's New York Times focuses on Russian President Vladimir Putin's refusal to take a position on the leadership struggle in Yugoslavia. The analysis concludes that "[Putin's] remarks emphasizing Russia's support for democratic development suggest that Moscow is adjusting its position to recognize an inevitable transfer of power."
NEW YORK TIMES:
Meanwhile, a New York Times editorial encourages Putin to support Kostunica. It says: "Russia has much to gain, and little to lose, by using its influence in Belgrade to speed Milosevic from power. President Putin should abandon Moscow's neutrality on the outcome of the Yugoslav election and affirm Kostunica's victory."
The editorial goes on to discuss the challenges facing a post-Milosevic Yugoslavia. It says: "In some ways, Kostunica and his allies will have a simpler task than Belgrade's Central and East European neighbors faced in 1989. Yugoslavia already has a legitimately elected president and Parliament that can now assume legal authority." The paper adds: "While a majority of the legislators elected last month ran as Milosevic allies, many may now transfer their loyalties to democratic government. A crucial step will be to de-politicize the army and police, which have been agents of repression under Milosevic. Many commanders will have to be removed, and some should be brought to trial for their role in enforcing Milsevic's brutal policies."
NEW YORK TIMES:
Robert Kaplan, a U.S. writer on Balkan history and transition, writes an opinion column in today's New York Times examining the impact Milosevic's ouster on Serbia's Balkan neighbors -- particularly, Bulgaria, and Romania. Kaplan says: "The real issue for the next administration in Washington will be less the former Yugoslavia than the integration of the entire Balkan peninsula, including Romania and Bulgaria, into Europe. For at the moment, there are two Europes, with the southeast part of the continent a bloc of unstable, impoverished countries where the political and economic trends are mostly bad."
Kaplan continues: "After the NATO air war against Serbia in 1999, hopes ran high in [Bulgaria and Romania] that generous aid would be forthcoming. People there say they have been bitterly disappointed. An end to the Milosevic era could bring new hope in the Balkans. It will be the job of the next [U.S.] administration to expand NATO to the Black Sea and prevent the Balkans from permanently rejoining the Middle East. The fall of Europe's last Communist dictator would offer an unprecedented opportunity, but not a solution to the current division of Europe."
WALL STREET JOURNAL EUROPE:
An analysis by Carla Ann Robbins in today's Wall Street Journal Europe examines the impact of the Belgrade uprising on Serbia's neighbors within Yugoslavia. She writes: "An ouster of Milosevic makes it far less likely that NATO will have to [defend] Montenegro, Serbia's fragile but democratic junior partner in Yugoslavia. The effect on Kosovo could be far more worrisome," she adds. "Until now, the ethnic Albanians have seen NATO troops as their saviors and protectors from Milosevic. As long as he was in charge, the West's declared opposition to full Kosovo independence wasn't taken seriously. That could change quickly and dangerously now."
Robbins concludes with advice to Kostunica: "The support the West actually delivers to Yugoslavia now will depend on whether the new government drives out Milosevic and other indicted war criminals, including several of Bosnia's top former thugs. Kostunica has said he won't turn Milosevic in to the Hague. If he makes good on that promise, it could temper the warmth of the West's embrace. Before the West, and especially international leaders, are willing to invest big in a post-Milosevic Serbia, it will also have to prove that it is done once and for all with communism as well."
A news analysis by David Sands in today's Washington Times takes a cautious approach on Kostunica. Sands says: "Kostunica's strong nationalistic views and his lack of experience in governing could cause problems. Any new government will face a steep learning curve after Milosevic's near monopoly on power. Potential pitfalls include forming a new government, the economy, Kosovo and [relations with] Russia." But Sands concludes: "Despite the immense challenges of rebuilding Yugoslavia, Kostunica can expect a warm honeymoon for now."
A commentary in the British Guardian by Martin Woollacott puts Belgrade's uprising in the historical context of post-Communist Eastern Europe. Woollacott writes: "The priority [for Belgrade] is to get off a path which leads only to more isolation. Serbia must rejoin the east European story, which is one of transformation to a true multi-party state, the establishment of a market economy, and membership in European organizations leading on to a place within the European Union. This is a message the Serbs are finally ready to hear. It has been Serbia's fate to stay beneath the water longer than any other ex-communist society But it seems now that finally Serbia's moment has come."
The French national daily Liberation says in an editorial: "Last night, a people began to break out of the ghetto of resignation and hate in which it had been locked up by the great intoxicator [that is, Milosevic]. It is now recapturing its dignity. And it remains for us, in coming days, to tell them: 'Welcome to Europe.' Not," the editorial adds, "because things will now be simple in liberated Serbia but because, in getting rid of Milosevic -- together with his henchmen, with their obsessions and thirst for power and money -- the Serbs will have accomplished an eminently democratic act."
DERNIERES NOUVELLES D'ALSACE:
The influential French provincial newspaper Dernieres Nouvelles d'Alsace today says: "Because he has managed to shrink Yugoslavia drastically since [he took power], Milosevic has lost everything -- now including Serbia! And this," it continues, "after tens of thousands of deaths in Croatia, in Bosnia and in Kosovo. And after fraudulent elections that reached the absurd with the annulment of a presidential vote still too unfavorable to Milosevic, despite the gross manipulations of ballots." The paper warns, however, not to rejoice too soon: "We're not in Prague in 1989, it says, "nor in Leipzig or Sofia. We're in Belgrade, the lair of the last dinosaur of the old Europe. And Milosevic has never hesitated when it comes to shedding blood."
The Danish daily Berlingske Tidende says "last night's events in Serbia looked like they were the beginning of the end of one of Europe's most brutal despots. Milosevic has already become used to massive rallies demanding his resignation," the editorial goes on. "But the difference this time is that the opposition is united in supporting Kostunica. The attitude of the international community is also different. It has both put enormous pressure on the regime and unequivocally supported the Serbian people by promising them a better future if they remove the dictator themselves."
"Still," the paper adds, "one name is prominently missing from among the collection of Milosevic's opponents: Russia. The only thing President Putin has done so far has been to offer to be a mediator. It is," the editorial notes, "quite incredible that the Kremlin still cannot get rid of its old ways of responding to rogues who have stepped on the wrong side of the law."

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Kerala is now witnessing a disturbing trend of top leaders in committing electoral offences. The Election Commission on Wednesday censured CPI (M) MLA and former Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram V. Sivankutty for abusing and threatening a woman executive magistrate overseeing election expenditure in Nemon constituency. The officer was also prevented from discharge of her duty. (Some newspapers suppressed this incident.)
The Commission is examining the complaint that Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan had vilified his opponent Lathika Subhash in Malampuzha constituency. If the charge is upheld, it is a corrupt practice under the Section 123(4) of the Representation of People Act.
Earlier, the Election authorities had seized posters printed in violation of the election rules and sealed a printing press in Trivandrum. Those involved in the electoral offences included candidates from the UDF, LDF as well as the BJP. The prominent among them were Minister for Food and Civil Supplies C. Divakaran (CPI) and former Union Minister of State O. Rajagopal (BJP). Elections rules require the name of the press and exact copies printed to be stated on the poster.
Even before the election notification came, the BJP candidate in Palakkad Udaya Baskhar had come under criticism for his presence at function organised for distribution of sarees to the poor.
Measures taken by the Election Commission is having some salutary effect in checking expenditure. However, stronger action is called for to check various electoral offences. Candidates are encouraged to break the law, because there is little follow up action once the elections are over.


Longfellow Celebrates Groundbreaking of Avia Labs, Upcoming State-of-the-Art, All-Electric Science Center
Millbrae, CA (March 1, 2023) — Longfellow Real Estate Partners, one of the largest privately held investor and developer of life science buildings in the United States, today celebrated the groundbreaking of Avia Labs at Millbrae Station. Located in the emerging Bay Area submarket of Millbrae, the new 315,000 square-foot Class A lab and office project will replace a former vacant storage facility with the first all-electric life science campus in California.
Centrally located within the San Francisco Peninsula – just steps away from the Millbrae Transit Center, one of the largest transit hubs on the west coast, and San Francisco International Airport – the new campus will offer unparalleled access to transit, world-renowned universities and key industry hubs from San Francisco to Palo Alto.
“Millbrae’s transit-oriented location and proximity to world-class institutions make it the ideal site for a new purpose-built life science hub,” said Lauren McDermott, Longfellow Managing Director, San Francisco. “We look forward to following through on our vision for this site as a state-of-the-art facility, built with ESG at the forefront and designed to meet the demands of academic research institutions and biotech companies large and small.”
With LEED Gold and Fitwel Certifications, Longfellow’s ground-up design emphasizes not only energy efficiency but quality of life for tenants, who will benefit from natural light reaching all sides of the buildings, and access to a suite of campus amenities: including a fitness center, large conference spaces, bike storage, a terrace overlooking the city with beautiful mountain views and a publicly accessible café to welcome members of the Millbrae community.
“The Bay Area remains one of the crucial global hubs for life science innovation within our international portfolio. As we continue to expand our presence in the region, we look forward to delivering ground-up projects that are built to accommodate the robust requirements of our tenants.” said Longfellow Co-Founder & CEO Adam Sichol. “Avia Labs will not only provide top-quality lab and office space but reflect Longfellow’s commitment to environmental sustainability across our portfolio.”
Groundbreaking on Avia Labs marks a milestone in Longfellow’s continued growth in the Bay Area since its entry to the market in 2018. With over 2.5 million square feet of existing space and another 2.5+ million square feet of development in the pipeline, Longfellow has key developments throughout the region in locations such as Palo Alto, Redwood City, San Francisco, and Emeryville.
Longfellow currently has a total investment and development portfolio of approximately 16.5 million square feet and over $10 billion in total asset value, with large footprints in the most dynamic centers for the biotech industry including San Diego, Boston, Research Triangle of North Carolina, the United Kingdom, and more.
About Longfellow Real Estate Partners
Longfellow Real Estate Partners is a real estate investment company founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 2009. With over 200 employees in bio-innovation clusters across the US and UK, Longfellow partners with renowned universities and pioneering life sciences and technology companies to help bring visionary ideas to life. Driven by a passion to support those working to advance the human condition, Longfellow continues to grow and expand in the name of scientific progress. For more information, visit https://lfrep.com.
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Cherry trees present a particular challenge because when grown on their own roots they are potentially the largest of all fruit trees, certainly much larger than wild apple trees. Until relatively recently there was not much that gardeners or commercial growers could do when growing cherries but accept that the trees would be large, would take up a lot of space, and most of the cherries would be so high up that the birds would get there first. Fortunately recent research programmes have resulted in new rootstocks that produce smaller more manageable trees - useful for commercial growers and ideal for gardeners. There are a couple of factors with cherry rootstocks that are not usually found in rootstocks of other species such as apples. Firstly, the size class of cherry rootstocks can be surprisingly variable - the scion variety and climate have a bigger effect than they do with apples. Gisela 5 is rapidly becoming the rootstock of choice for gardeners who want a cherry tree with manageable proportions.
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Learn which plants thrive in your Hardiness Zone with our new interactive map! When horticulturists talk about cherry trees that produce fruits, the discussion always involves pollination of the springtime flowers. Without insect pollination, the fruits fail to develop. Depending on the type of cherry tree, different trees may be required to ensure cross-pollination of flowers. Ornamental flowering cherries, such as the Yoshino, Kwanzan or Okame cultivars are grown only for their decorative blossom displays, and any concerns about their pollination is moot.
Pollination in cherry trees can be confusing since two different species of trees are required for fruits. The sweet cherry Prunus avium is grown in U. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 though 8. Sweet cherry trees are considered self-unfruitful and must be in close proximity to other trees for pollination and good fruit set.
In contrast, sour or pie cherry Prunus cerasus trees are self-fruitful, meaning one lone tree can yield fruit. They also are more cold hardy, growing well in USDA zones 3 through 8. Insects, especially bees, pollinate all cherry trees.
Cherries bloom in early spring at a time when temperatures are cool and weather often brings precipitation. Wet, cold and windy weather at the time of flowering can limit the number of honeybees present for pollination. Cherry orchard owners often rent beehives to place within their tree fields to ensure better pollination among trees. If cherry blossoms are killed by an untimely spring frost, no pollination occurs, and the fruit crop fails to develop that year.
Sweet cherries bloom earlier in spring than sour cherries. Sour cherry trees may be planted singly or in groups. While fruiting occurs readily from pollen within their own flowering branches, an additional sour cherry tree nearby may boost fruit yield, but isn't necessary. According to "Sunset Western Garden Book," any sour cherry tree can provide pollen for blooming sweet cherries, but it's not an ideal orchard management strategy. Sweet cherry trees must grow near other sweet or sour cherry trees that bloom at the same time.
Cultivars Index, Lapins, Skeena, Sweetheart, WhiteGold, Sonata, Stella, Symphony, Sunburst, and BlackGold are sweet cherry trees that can produce their own fruits from their blossoms and act as pollinators for other unfruitful sweet cherry varieties. Growing them in multiples also increases their own set of fruits.
Sometimes these ten cultivars are called universal pollinators. Jacob J. Wright became a full-time writer in , with articles appearing on various websites.
Wright holds a graduate diploma in environmental horticulture from the University of Melbourne, Australia, and a Master of Science in public horticulture from the University of Delaware. Share this article. By: Jacob J. White cherry blossoms in spring image by Pamela Uyttendaele from Fotolia. Related Articles.
We may be spending most of our time indoors at the moment, but there are still opportunities to enjoy spring unfolding its sequence of fruit tree blossom. One of the lovely things about fruit tree blossom is that different species, and different varieties, bloom at different times, creating a season that extends from February to May. Cherry Plum Prunus cerasifera — February to March there are 3 varieties, pink Nigra is the latest to flower. Then of course there are the ornamental cherry trees, cultivated in Japan, which do not produce fruit, but do produce gorgeous blossom from winter to late spring. There are dozens of different varieties, including the small delicate pink flowers of Prunus Okame which blooms in late January, to the large frothy white petals of Taihaku in March, and the hot pink pom-poms of Kanzan in early April. It is true of course that warmer winters are causing many plants to flower earlier, but there is in fact a winter flowering cherry tree — Prunus subhirtella Autumnalis — which has been cultivated to bloom as early as November.
Cherry blossom comes in a range of colours from bright white through to vibrant pink and some flowers are highly scented, whilst others bloom in winter. There's.
More Information ». Ornamental flowering fruit trees Prunus species are closely related to the orchard fruit trees that are grown primarily for their fruit. Although many of the ornamental flowering trees bear edible fruit, they are grown primarily for their springtime floral display and attractive form. Although the flowering cherry is probably the most recognized ornamental flowering tree in South Carolina, there are others, including flowering plum, apricot and almond. Many are adapted to the entire state, while others will not grow along the coast. Some only thrive in the mountainous regions. Depending on the cultivar, it may have an upright form, wide spreading form with horizontal branching or weeping form.
Every fruit has its peak season, but there are a few, such as cherries, that are truly only good for a month or two each year. A juicy red cherry is a treasure that we gardeners can spend a whole afternoon fantasizing about growing but most of us have to limit ourselves to the daydream. Disease, poor pollination and birds are just a few of the obstacles that stand in the way of a good harvest. If you considered planting a cherry tree but thought better of it because of the aforementioned drawbacks I suggest you give the idea a second look. Unlike the varieties of yore, modern cherries boast disease resistance, heat and humidity tolerance, compact form and self-pollination.
Cherry trees can be used in many different ways. Their wood makes for spectacular tables, jewelry boxes, and chests.
My Yoshino Cherry tree planted in January. Flowering Cherries like good drainage, so I planted mine in a box. I planted a Yoshino Flowering Cherry tree last January, so I can't complain when it doesn't produce fruit. Instead, it will produce beautiful, five-petal flowers in early spring - at least I hope so. It's a wonderful tree to accent small or large areas in the lawn. Depending on variety, it can grow anywhere from 12 to 40 feet tall.
Most ornamental cherry trees are bred more for the lovely blossoms than the edible fruit. The strictly ornamental genus of cherry trees is the prunus. These trees still produce fruit in the summer, but it's so sour that only animals eat it. Most trees bloom for one to two weeks. Cherries flower early in the year , if frost is forecast, protect the blossom with horticultural fleece, removing it during the day to allow access to pollinating insects. Plant cherries from November to March. Why does my cherry tree not blossom?
Ornamental cherries are flowering cherry trees that are closely related to orchard cherry Do ornamental cherry trees produce fruit?
The selection of cherries followed an interesting path, or rather split. The pragmatic part of the people preferred fruit cherries, while the aesthetes love Cherry Blossom. The main difference between Cherry Blossom and Cherry tree is that Cherry Blossom is an ornamental plant and its main advantage is beautiful flowers.
Learn which plants thrive in your Hardiness Zone with our new interactive map! When horticulturists talk about cherry trees that produce fruits, the discussion always involves pollination of the springtime flowers. Without insect pollination, the fruits fail to develop. Depending on the type of cherry tree, different trees may be required to ensure cross-pollination of flowers.
One of the most popular of all our plants we have a wide selection of cherry fruit trees for you to choose from. There are the perennial favourite dwarf cherries for the smaller garden or that bit of spare space on the balcony.
Kojo-no-mai thrives in well-drained soil, in sun or partial shade and will only grow to an estimated height and spread of about 2. The height of small ornamental cherry trees contrasts with the larger flowering cherry blossom trees that grow up to 25 or 30 ft. The smallest dwarf cherry blossom tree is the Hiromi weeping cherry tree. Plant cherry trees in early spring or late fall when the ground is soft and has a higher moisture content in a sunny site with good air circulation and deep, well-drained soil. Cherry trees are used as ornamental trees or as trees to help break the wind.
Click to see full answer Likewise, people ask, can you eat the fruit off a cherry blossom tree? Most ornamental cherry trees are bred more for the lovely blossoms than the edible fruit. The strictly ornamental genus of cherry trees is the prunus. These trees still produce fruit in the summer, but it's so sour that only animals eat it.


Textiles Committee - The Parliament in its 14th year of the Republic enacted the Textiles Committee Act, 1963 ( 41 of 1963), which received the President's assent on 3rd December, 1963 and was published in the Gazette of India on December 4, 1963. The Textiles Committee, as an organisation, started functioning from 22nd August, 1964. By virtue of Section 3 of the Act, the Textiles Committee is a statutory body with perpetual succession. The Textiles Committee is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The Committee is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The Textiles Committee is managed by a Committee comprising of 29 members as laid down under Section 3(3) of the Act and Rule 3 of the Textiles Committee Rules, 1965. It comprises a Chairman from the Industry, a Vice-chairman-Textile Commissioner (ex-officio), and a Secretary, who is the Chief Executive of the organisation as a Member Secretary. There are 12 other ex-officio members representing various Textile Federations, Export Promotion Councils etc., and 14 other members representing almost all interests of the textile sector. The Committee has powers to constitute Standing Committee and Adhoc Committees.


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Some phonograph records are musical events. Each month TIME will note the noteworthy*
Opera. Wagnerites will be tempted this month by two double albums as notable as any ever released :
TRISTAN UND ISOLDE, recorded at the 1928 Bayreuth Festival (Columbia, $28.50†)Wagner's love opera recorded for the first time in accordance with sacred Bayreuth tradition. Able Karl Elmendorff conducts the Bayreuth orchestra; Nanny Larsen-Todsen, recent soprano of the Manhattan Metropolitan Opera, sings a clear, well-styled Isolde.
DIE GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG, made jointly by the London Symphony Orchestra under Albert Coates and Lawrence Collingwood and the Berlin State Opera Orchestra...


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