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ATLANTA (Dec. 18, AP) – Jason Floyd, Jason Collier and Tony Akins each hit a pair of free throws in the final 43.9 seconds as Georgia Tech avoided Morehead State’s upset bid with a 81-75 win Saturday night.
After Shaun Fein hit a 15-foot baseline jumper for a 73-58 lead with 5:17 remaining, Tech failed to score another field goal.
Morehead State closed within two points twice inside the final minute, but following Greg Hendricks layup with 31.6 seconds to play, the Eagles missed their last two shots.
The Jackets (4-4) allowed Morehead State to score 13 unanswered points after the Eagles’ Jeremy Webb’s inside jump shot with 4:10 to play.
Collier led Tech with 18 points, and Fein finished with 17 by going 5-for-7 on 3-point attempts.
Tech outrebounded Morehead State 37-21 but got only five from 6-foot-11 center Alvin Jones, who scored only 2 points and went 1-for-1 from the field.
The 7-foot Collier finished with six rebounds but only one in the second half.
The Jackets led in turnovers 15-11 with Collier committing each of his four in the second half.
Tech took its first 20-point lead at the 5:25 mark of the first half on T.J. Vines’ fastbreak lay-up.
In the second half, the Jackets took three leads of 22 points _ the final coming at 63-41 on a roll-in basket by freshman Clarence Moore.
Morehead (4-4) was led by Brad Cleaver, who had 26 points. Brett Bohanon scored 14 points off the bench.
Inside the final two minutes, the Eagles made three consecutive steals and scored either a pair of free throws or a layup.


text: Located in the Town of Wayne, WI, Wendt Farm is a 45-acre mix of mesic forest, scrub wetland, and glacial hills. The majority of the property is covered in forest habitat where maple, basswood, beech, oak, hickory, aspen, walnut, ash, and birch trees grow in abundance. The eastern part of the property holds acres of tamarack swamp and sedge meadow, supported by peat soil formed by the ancient glaciers. Those same glaciers also aided in the creation of the moraines and upland areas in the western side of the property. An unnamed stream flows through this property, draining into Lomira Creek in the south. Pets on leash welcome.

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Super accurate. Great looks. We didn’t hold back with this rifle. A true mountain style rifle with accuracy that puts X-Bolt at the top of the list for performance. Standard barrel lengths keep it maneuverable and easy to carry. A-TACS TD-X camo offers excellent versatility when hunting in a variety of terrain and foliage.
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Introducing our bulk solids flowmeter electronics based on Siemens technology and our experience in solids handling for over 25 years.
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This equipment is intended for both the machinery manufacturer and the final recipient.
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B – The aim of the Networking Day organised by the Belgian Association for Promotional Products (BAPP) is to promote the exchange between all industry members in a relaxed atmosphere. The concept has obviously established itself – at any rate many of the attending suppliers were very satisfied with this year’s Networking Day on August 29, 2013. As in 2012, BAPP had hired the De Montil event centre in Affligem, near Brussels, where 70 exhibitors presented themselves. As usual, the majority of the suppliers came from the Benelux countries and Germany, but there were also several exhibitors from other countries.
According to the official figures 204 visitors from 111 companies turned the BAPP Networking Day into a full success. On the occasion, the BAPP was able to win over five new distributors as members.
A detailed report will appear in the next issue of eppi magazine, No. 95 (September 25, 2013).

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Learn the science behind:
Orange, purple, green, or bright red. You can find fruits and vegetables of just about any color out there. Some of them are very stable. Others disappear easily, or can even change color.
Want to control the color of your fruits and vegetables? Then we’d better introduce you to chlorophyll, carotenoids, flavonoids, and betalains. These groups of molecules are the engine behind most of the color in your produce. Understanding how they behave, will help you control color.
- What is color?
- Four types of plant pigments
- Maintaining & creating color
What is color?
Before we dig into specific colors of fruits and vegetables. Let’s have a look at what color even is!
Color is visible light. Light that our eyes can detect. But what exactly is light?
Light is waves
Light is a type of electromagnetic radiation. These are waves that travel through the space around us. A lot of different types of waves exist, light is just one. Most of these waves we can’t see, they are outside of the ‘visible spectrum’. Radio waves, microwaves or X-rays. These are also electromagnetic radiation, we just can’t see them.
Electromagnetic waves can be described by their wavelength. Some wavelengths are very long, they can be kilometers long. Others, are very very short. Visible light falls within those two extremes. The wavelength of visible light is about 380-750nm.
1 nm = 1 nanometer, this is 1/1.000.000.000 of a meter.
Wavelength determines color
Once a wave is within the visible spectrum, we can see it. The specific length of that wave that reaches our eyes determines the color we see. For example, 600nm is orange, 450 nm is blue and 550 nm is what we perceive as green.
In reality, measuring and perceiving color are very complex. It depends on a lot of factors, the lighting conditions, the structure of the surface and much more. It is why measuring color is complicated.
A tomato is red, because it reflects red
So why is a tomato red?
For us to perceive the red color, a red wave of light needs to enter our eyes.
Sunlight may seem white, but, in reality, it is a mixture of waves of different lengths. When this beam falls onto a tomato though, the tomato absorbs a lot of these waves. It only reflects the red wavelengths. It’s this reflection that we see.
Pigments absorb & reflect
In order for specific wavelengths to reach our eye, something within a fruit or vegetable needs to absorb and reflect the right waves. Special molecules do this. They can interact with light and absorb and reflect lights of different wavelengths. Their molecular structure allows them to interact with light in this way.
These molecules are referred to as pigments. Pigments aren’t unique to foods. They’re also used to due clothing, give color to paint, etc. Often you only need a little bit of pigment to give something color.
Four types of plant pigments
In fruits and vegetables almost all colors are caused by just 4 groups, or families, of pigments:
- Chlorophyll (green)
- Carotenoids (yellow, red, orange)
- Flavonoids: anthocyanins + anthoxantins (red, blue, purple)
- Betalains (red, yellow, purple)
A family of pigments again consists of a range of different molecules. But, each molecule in one ‘family’ has a similar basic structure. Let’s have a closer look at each of them.
Chlorophyll – The green of this world
You can see chlorophyll all around you. Grass, leaves, stalks, they’re all green because of chlorophyll. All green plants contain chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is crucial for the survival of most plants. It absorbs the energy of sunlight to drive a process called photosynthesis. During this process water and carbon dioxide react into glucose, a crucial energy source, not just for plants.
Chlorophyll doesn’t absorb all the light of the sun. If it would, it would have been black, no light would come off it. Instead, the green wavelengths aren’t that important for photosynthesis. These green wavelengths are reflected and land in our eyes, making everything green.
Chlorophyll molecules consist of a long tail with a large ring on top, the heme ring. The ring absorbs light and is responsible for color. The tail just helps the molecule to stay in place and do its job.
When the ring structure breaks down, or gets damaged, the green color will be lost or change in color. This can happen during cooking but also during storage of green fruits and vegetables. A common way for this to happen is contact with heat and acid. The chlorophyll then reacts to become pheophytin, which has a dull green color.
Making a green pistachio ice cream isn’t easy. Chlorophyll isn’t very stable, so it’s hard to keep it bright!
In plants, there are just two types of chlorophyll: a and b. Most plants contain both but in different ratios. The ratio can influence that exact color of the produce since both have a slightly different color profile.
Does the word ‘carotenoids’ remind you of carrots? If so, that is not a coincidence! Carotenoids were first discovered in carrots, hence the name. However, it’s a large group of different molecules responsible for a lot of red, orange, and yellow colors in fruits and vegetables.
Carotenoids are quite stable molecules. It is why orange carrots stay orange, even after boiling them for some time. But, they aren’t eternally stable either. Exposure to the oxygen in the air can result in some loss of color due to oxidation.
Carotenoids have quite a different structure than chlorophyll. They have long carbon chains with circular structures on the ends.
Types of carotenoids
There are hundreds of different carotenoids. One of the most well-known is β-carotene. You can find β-carotene in carrots, oranges, mangoes, sweet potatoes, and many more fruits and vegetables.
β-carotene doesn’t just provide color. It is also important for human health. Our body can convert β-carotene into vitamin A!
Lutein is another very common carotenoid. You can find it in green leafy vegetables, even though there it’s hidden by the chlorophyll. Zeaxanthin gives color to bell peppers, saffron, and corn. Lycopene is crucial for the color of tomatoes. You can find capsanthin in many pepper species.
Hidden by chlorophyll
A lot of green leafy vegetables contain a lot of carotenoids alongside chlorophyll. Carotenoids often serve to protect chlorophyll and execute several other vital functions. Nevertheless, you can’t actually see these yellow/orange colors. Chlorophyll hides them. Only when the chlorophyll breaks down these colors become visible. It’s the reason why your kale or broccoli may turn yellow in the fridge. The chlorophyll is breaking down, revealing the carotenoids below.
The same applies to a lot of fruits. Unripe, a lot of fruits are green. Only when they ripen will they get their final color. Again, this is because chlorophyll hides the colors. During ripening chlorophyll breaks down and the underlying colors become visible.
Next up: flavonoids. This is another big group of pigments responsible for the color in many fruits and vegetables. Flavonoids themselves can again be split into two different groups:
There are hundreds of molecules that belong to each of these classes.
Anthocyanins are known for their purple, blue, and red colors. Purple carrots, black raspberries, purple potatoes, they all contain anthocyanins.
Most anthocyanins aren’t very stable. They are very sensitive to the acidity of their environment. They may be a different color altogether under acidic conditions than they are in an alkaline environment.
This can be demonstrated very easily in red cabbage. Red cabbage can be bright pink or dark blue, depending on the acidity of the liquid that surrounds it.
Whereas anthocyanins have strong bright colors, its relatives the anthoxantins are almost the opposite. These are white/yellow in color and a lot more stable than anthocyanins. You can find them in cauliflower and onions for instance.
Last, but not least, betalains. Betalains aren’t as common as the other three pigment families. They are most common in beets as well as a few other types of produce. They are structurally quite similar to anthocyanins but contain that nitrogen atom that anthocyanins don’t.
Common examples of betalains are betains (these tend to be red) and betaxanthines (these tend to be yellow). Betalains dissolve in water and are sensitive to heat, light, and again pH. It is why cooked beetroots can lose their color during storage. However, they do tend to be more stable than anthocyanins. As such, they are more commonly used to color other foods red.
Note that we humans can’t digest these colors. They just pass through our digestive tract. It is why your urine may be red after you’ve eaten beetroots!
Maintaining & creating color
Cooking, cutting, and just preparing food in general can have a big impact on the color of fruits and vegetables. As we just learned, some colors are quite unstable, whereas others can handle these circumstances somewhat better.
Another aspect that we haven’t discussed yet though, is that new colors may also be formed when preparing food. Some desirable, some less so.
Desirable browning – Maillard
For example, when you grill vegetables, the vegetables will turn brown. This is because of the Maillard reaction. During this reaction brown molecules are formed, but also a lot of very flavorful molecules, changing the color and flavor of your vegetables.
Undesirable browning – Enzymes
On the other hand, especially fruits may be prone to turn an unappetizing brown. After peeling or cutting apples or bananas, they may turn brown rather quickly. This doesn’t necessarily affect flavor, but it does make the fruit a lot less appealing. This color change is due to a process called enzymatic browning.
Now that you understand what makes the color of your fruits and vegetables, it’s time to put it to use. Use your understanding of color to make your fruits and vegetables stand out even more!
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Neeraj Nanda to lead newly launched "Australia South Asia Society" in Melbourne!
The Australia South Asia Society Inc. (ASAS) was launched on Sunday (2 May 2021) at a largely attended and glittering function at the Waverley RSL, Glen Waverley. ASAS Patron Dr. Bandu Dissanavake launched the organisation formally with a speech with details about its aims and objectives. He was passionate about its success to serve the many South Asian communities in Victoria and Australia.
To symbolise knowledge, purity, and dispel darkness Sri Lanka’s Consul to Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania, , Mr. Kapila Fonseka, Mr, Vasan Srinivasan, Member Australian Multicultural Council and the Chairperson of the Mental Health Foundation Australia, Patron AIBC-Victoria & Liberal leader, Mr Murugapoopathy , writer, editor, and social activist, Bandu Dissanayake Ex Consul Sri Lanka in Melbourne and Owner of Pahana media group and Mr Neeraj Nanda lighted the traditional lamp.
Mr. Neeraj Nanda, Editor of South Asia Times (SAT) and President of the ASAS addressing the august gathering detailed the main objective of the new organisation as to unite the South Asian communities in Victoria and Australia from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, Bhutan and Afghanistan.
Mr. Nanda described the advocacy of social, economic, cultural and political issues of the South Asian communities with the state governments and the Federal Government as being its primary objective.
“I call upon the South Asian people in Victoria and Australia to join the ASAS and make it a strong platform for community enhancement and raising issues of support and concern before the government,” he said.
The gathering was addressed by Mr. Vasan Srinivasan, Mr Kapila Fonseka and a video message from La Trobe Federal Member and Assistant Minister for Community Safety and Multicultural Affairs Jason Wood.
The gathering at the ASAS launch consisted of people from Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Fiji Indians, Mr. Tonee Sethi, Editor G’Day India, Preeti Jabbal, journalist and many community social activists among others.
The ASAS launch was followed by the ‘Noel Nadesan Books Launch’, presided by Prof Kaushal Srivastava and conducted by Nithi Nithiayanathan. Four books were released. This event was sponsored by the ASAS.

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The former Minnesota Governor explained his endorsement at NationalReview.com today, and will join me int he first hour of today’s program to discuss it further. The transcript follows.
HH: I start off with our friend, former Governor of Minnesota, Tim Pawlenty. Governor, welcome back. I was out of the country when you withdrew from the presidential race, and was shocked and sorry to see you leave that race. Before we move on to the news you made today, would you recap for our audience what your thinking was, because that really did surprise a lot of us.
TP: Well, I decided that since you’re in the tank for the other candidates, I had no shot, and I needed to step down.
HH: (laughing) No, really. Why not…
TP: By the way, Hugh, I’ve got a new nickname for you that I think you’ll like.
HH: Uh-oh. [# More #]
TP: It’s a little early, but with the start of the hockey season in Minnesota, of course I know you love nicknames, and I’ve got a new one to bestow upon you, even though I’ve left office. But with my emeritus status as former governor, I’m going to bestow upon you the hockey designee of Puckheadisaurus Grande.
HH: I’ll take it, but I’m a little bit shy to be associated with Minnesota, since you guys lost to USC last week. And I was deeply disappointed by that.
TP: Oh, man…
HH: Governor, it’s been a month since you withdrew, and you’re not going to give me anything on that. But today, you go on Fox & Friends, and you endorse Mitt Romney. And you shocked a lot of people. Tell us the thinking behind that.
TP: Yeah, well, on your first question, we just ran out of money. We got upended in Ames. If I had to do it over again, I probably would have stretched out the resources a little bit. But we put a lot of chips down on that Ames Straw Poll, and it didn’t go well for us, Hugh. We came in third place, and it’s hard to go back out and raise money when you didn’t get the momentum that you hoped for, and promise coming out of Ames. But more importantly, as to today, I endorsed Mitt Romney, and I’m proud and excited and honored to have done that. He brings a lot of strengths to the table, but I think importantly, the next president is going to have to lead on jobs and the economy at a historic level for our country. And with his deep private sector business and job experience, I think he brings that in a fuller, better measure than any other candidate in the race. And Obama’s policies have failed, and obviously the Republicans now have a chance to lead, and I think Mitt Romney’s approach, with his background on jobs, is critical for our party and for the country.
HH: There are two other governors in the race, both of whom you worked with at the RGA, the Republican Governors Association – Governor Perry and Governor Huntsman. Of course, you worked with Governor Romney when he was governor of Massachusetts as well. So you had to weigh, you know all three of these people pretty well. Did you call them? Did you get input from them before you decided to go with Romney?
TP: Well, you know, I have over the years, and over the months been in contact with them for various things, so I know them, and I respect them. And this isn’t so much about some negative or bad thing about another candidate as it is I’m just convinced that Mitt Romney has the most capability, he’s the most capable, he’s the most knowledgeable, and he’s the most electable. And that in combination, I think, gives our party the best chance to beat Barack Obama, and more importantly, to get this country back on track. I think he’s going to be a great president.
HH: Now you not only endorsed him, you agreed to be his co-chair, which is a big deal, and that means you’re going to be spending a lot of time on campaign matters. How much time, Tim Pawlenty?
TP: Well, you know, campaigns have co-chairs, and over time, more and more will be added, of course. And I want to help Governor Romney in any way that I can. But obviously, I’ve got other things I’ve got to do, too. But I’m committed to making sure I do all that I can to help him become president. But the co-chair role is a volunteer role. It’s not a formal, or staff, or full-time role.
HH: Has any of your staff gone over to his staff, yet, that you know, like Alex or anyone else?
TP: No, not that I’m aware of. So this just obviously unfolded this morning.
HH: Two big issues will dominate tonight – the Social Security debate, and then a lot of people are already writing on the blogosphere that how many times are they going to hear the words Obamneycare coined by Tim Pawlenty, co-chair of the Romney campaign over the next year or so. So let’s take them in reverse order. What about the mandate? Does it take him out of the primary fight?
TP: Well, for Republican primary voters, one of their main concerns is Obamacare. And I talked to Mitt about this, and he shared with me, as he shared with the country, that he’s absolutely committed to repealing Obamacare. And he said on day one, when he’s president, he’ll issue an executive order to allow states to opt out of Obamacare, and he’ll do everything else that he can in his power to repeal it. And so I have confidence, and believe and trust that that’s what he’ll do. And I think as president, he will get that done. So I’m comfortable with that, Hugh.
HH: And now the Social Security debate. And you saw the debate last Thursday night, it’s certain to come up tonight in Florida in a couple of hours when they get underway down there. How ought the Republican candidate to be talking about Social Security, Tim Pawlenty?
TP: Well, I think it’s a reflection of some comments that were made in the last debate, but you know, I think Governor Romney has the better position here, which is this. Look, of course Social Security is in financial trouble, and it needs to be fixed. But it also needs to be maintained in a way that allows it to be available for current and future seniors. And so Governor Romney is committed to reforming it and fixing it, but he doesn’t believe it’s been a “failure”, or that it’s unconstitutional, or some of the other things that Governor Perry or others have said about it.
HH: Do you believe the race is now a two person race, Governor Pawlenty, between Rick Perry and Mitt Romney?
TP: I do, Hugh. With all due respect to the others, I think that’s at this point pretty evident. That doesn’t mean somebody else couldn’t catch fire, or couldn’t have a dramatic moment, or do something that would bring them into the top tier. But based on what we know today, it does look like a race primarily between Governor Romney and Governor Perry. And like I said, there is only one candidate in this race with that deep private sector successful experience that we need in the next president.
HH: Now I’m told that today, Governor Jindal endorsed Governor Perry. I have not yet confirmed it to my satisfaction, but I’m told that. Have you heard that, Governor Pawlenty?
TP: Yeah, I have. I got asked about that in a couple of other interviews. You know, I know Bobby. I respect him. He’s a great governor for Louisiana, and he and Rick are nearby neighbors there with Texas and Louisiana next to each other. So it’s probably not a complete surprise. But governors, current or former, are going to line up behind these candidates in the coming weeks and months. I decided to do mine early, because if you’re a leader, and you believe the country is in trouble, you’ve got to put a marker out there. And that means some people will agree with you, some people will disagree. But I feel really good about my choice to endorse Governor Romney.
HH: Well, you and Governor Jindal are two of the biggest names in the RGA world, and you’ve also got Christie, Scott Walker, John Kasich, Haley, Martinez, Sandoval, Brewer, there are a whole bunch of them. How quickly do you expect these governors to choose up sides in the Romney-Perry divide?
TP: Well, I think it’ll vary, Hugh, because for folks who either in their own state or more broadly are thinking about being a leader down the road, they don’t want to get in the middle of an intra-party battle that may alienate or make mad some of their folks. But I think a lot of them will endorse. They say they will. But you know, there’s a difference between talking about it and actually doing it. So my hope is that the leaders, including the governors, will step forward and start lining up. I’m going to do what I can to convince them to endorse Governor Romney.
HH: Does it feel like 1976, Tim Pawlenty? I’m a little bit older than you, so I remember it pretty well. I don’t know if you were out of junior high yet.
TP: You’re a lot older.
HH: (laughing) But that campaign was a knock-down, drag-out, 12 rounder. Is that what you think we’re going to have here?
TP: Well, you never know, Hugh. These things have a funny way of unfolding in unpredictable ways. And events and circumstances emerge that people don’t see coming. So you just never know. Anybody who tells you in the September before the September before the election that they can predict how this is going to unfold, either in the primaries or the general, is I think just speculative and blowing smoke. But what I do know is this. When the public and the Republican primary voters look at these candidates critically, and see the depth and breadth and scope of Mitt Romney’s record in the private sector as it relates to job growth, I think they’ll conclude he’s the best candidate. And like I said, I think he’s the most capable, the most knowledgeable, and the most electable. And don’t forget the last part. That’s important, too.
HH: Could Mitt Romney carry Minnesota?
TP: Absolutely. You know, you think about these swing states, Hugh. Everybody talks about the national polls, but you know that in the end, it comes down to just six or eight states. A lot of them tend to be places like Iowa and Wisconsin, maybe Minnesota, Ohio, perhaps Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Colorado and some others. And if you look at the swing voters in that state, and how they feel about Mitt Romney historically and now, it gives us a great shot, I think the best shot, of winning over not just the Republicans and uniting the conservatives, but also winning the independent voters that are critical to winning the election.
HH: Did you watch the President’s speech on Thursday night? And if so, what did you think of it?
TP: You know, I didn’t watch it live. I watched excerpts of it. It seemed to me a bit on the desperate side. He came across again as lecturing. I thought it was an overreach. And in terms of the substance of it, there’s a few ideas in there I think are worth exploring. I think the idea on the payroll tax cut is worth exploring. But he hasn’t explained how he’s going to pay for it, nearly a half a trillion dollars of additional spending. And so once again, he ducks and bobs and weaves on the financial responsibility part of it. And some of the other ideas in there I think are just overreach as well.
HH: Last question, Governor Pawlenty. As co-chair of the Romney campaign, you may have some significant sway over future appointments. Now is the ambassador to Bermuda comes up, you’ll be sure to remember me in that conversation?
TP: I’m sorry, Hugh, the line is crackling. Did you say you wanted something?
HH: (laughing) No, not…just I think it would be a natural. Don’t you agree?
TP: (laughing) No, I disagree. I have seen you in shorts.
TP: I’ve seen you in sandals, and that’s not an image that the United States of America wants to project in Bermuda or anywhere else.
HH: Tim Pawlenty, it’s a great pleasure talking to you, Governor. Thanks for joining us today on the day he makes news. Tim Pawlenty endorsing Mitt Romney is big, big news for the Romney campaign.
End of interview.

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text: Many native, naturalised, and low-input pastures have a low proportion of desirable species. Under the prevailing economic conditions, it is unlikely that these pastures would be replaced with sown native species as there may not be seed of suitable cultivars available and costs would exceed returns. Better management is a preferable strategy to improve the proportion of desirable components. Grazing tactics are central to any improved management strategies for these pastures as they offer a lower cost option for land managers. Additional tactics, which will vary depending upon specific circumstances, include some use of fertiliser (to increase the rate of change), herbicides (where weed problems are particularly severe and animals are unlikely to eat the “weeds"), and fire (to reduce dead material and seed numbers and produce green leaf for grazing). Several examples of manipulating pasture composition are considered. In situations where the desirable species are C3 perennial grasses (e.g., Danthonia spp., Microlaena, and Dactylis), and the less desirable are C3 annual species (e.g., Vulpia), rests over the summer period, especially in wetter years, improved the perennial grass content. In addition, extra grazing pressure in spring limits seed set by annual grasses. Where the undesirable species are C4 perennial grasses (e.g., Bothriochloa and Aristida), heavy summer grazing is more important. In some instances, the timing of a heavy grazing period will depend upon monitoring the plant community to find the “window of opportunity” when the desirable species have completed flowering and seed set but when the less-desirable species are starting to flower. Further development of improved management systems will require knowledge of the ecology of the principal species. Any release of new cultivars of native and low-input species should be supported by knowledge of the better management practices to maintain those species in the pasture.

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An all-around social media phenom, he’s a multi-talented artist from the United States. Hip-hop enthusiasts throughout the world are in awe of Bandman Kevo. On top of all of those roles, Kevo is the band’s manager and financial advisor.
He is a top performer in this area because of his extensive financial knowledge.
In addition to your admiration for him, you also want to know more about who he is, how he came to be where he is today, and lastly, how much he is worth.
How Bandman Kevo Spent His Childhood
In 1990, Kevo, the band’s lead singer, was born in the United States of America. “Baller in Me” and “All Foreign” are two of his most popular hip-hop tunes.
He has more than 70,000 followers on Twitter, making him one of the most well-known figures on the social media service. Aquarius, the water bearer, is said to have been the sign of birth for the band’s frontman, Kevo. Mercedes Hatcher, his girlfriend, also accused him of credit card theft.
An Overview of Kevo’s Early Life
Considering he was born on February 16th, 1990, he is currently 32 years old. He is a native of Chicago, Illinois, where he was born and raised. Kevin has inherited his parents’ penchant for obsessing over money.
He dropped out of school in order to save money. Throughout his whole childhood, Kevo has been enamored with music. He made the decision to pursue a career in music after observing the affluent lifestyles of artists and wanted to enter the profession at a young age.
The musical career of Kevo
Kevo began his musical career as a bandleader at the age of seventeen. His debut hip-hop hit, “All Foreign,” was released in 2013. Because of its attractiveness, the song quickly became a sensation. The song has racked up tens of millions of views on YouTube since its debut. Kevo’s first single was a big hit, so he was confident enough to release a follow-up.
The song “Who Is Dat?” was released as a new single by him in 2014. More than a million people have watched the original music video for this song on YouTube. Once again, this is a spectacular big-budget film. The follow-up to his previous breakthrough, “Baller in Me,” was released in August of that year. As a result of the song’s popularity, his notoriety increased. Famous Hollywood actors and actresses heard about his adventures.
They wanted to collaborate with him because of his growing popularity and success in the music industry. Kevo, a Universal Records artist, lives in the area. His notoriety has only grown as the label’s popularity has spread. Released in 2014, this well-received mixtape was well-received. The sequel, “Gas,” was released in 2015. The success of this song catapulted his career.
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What is Bandman Kevo’s YouTube Channel?
The musician Kevo has a YouTube account called “bandkevo” where he releases music videos. He used to put official music videos and personal films on it, but he no longer does. “Finesse the God,” his 2019 release, was an instant smash in the hip-hop scene. “Strangers” is a song he released in 2020, and it has a catchy melody and intriguing lyrics.
Get off my back! was a big hit with music fans in 2021 because of its unique foundation and high-intensity level. His most recent hit, “Fresh Out The Gym,” was released in 2022.
It’s now possible to listen to this hugely popular song on Deezer and Spotify. On top of all of those roles, Kevo is the band’s manager and financial advisor. Like NFTs, he invested in a variety of businesses, as well. He has a large following on Only Fans, as well.
Those who remain loyal to him have access to his vast financial knowledge, business counseling, credit rehabilitation, and better investment options. Author and musician Bandman is best known for his cookbook “The Sauce,” which he co-wrote with his wife. Item price: $9.98
Where did Bandman Kevo Complete his Education?
Schooling for Kevo and his bandmates took place in a local primary school.
When he was in the 10th grade in Chicago, he dropped out of high school because he didn’t feel the classes were providing him with the skills he needed to become wealthy. To secure a career in the music industry, Kevo fabricated his high school transcripts. On his YouTube channel in 2020, he explained the prank and reminded viewers of the origins of the hoax.
What is Bandman Kevo’s Profession?
Kevo’s biological parents remain a mystery. A businessman raised him, his mother was a homemaker. As a result, he had the benefit of growing up with both sets of parents.
When Kevo was in Kevo’s shoes, he adopted his parents’ view that life has no meaning without money. Scammers and conmen are worse than being impoverished, according to an interview.
He claims that only wealthy fathers are respected by their children. It’s a waste of time to deal with a lousy parent. Kevo’s younger sibling goes by the name of Groovin Gorilla. In addition, it’s possible that he’s the father of a large family.
Early childhood was spent playing with his many relatives and cousins, as he was born into an enormous family.
Net Worth of Bandman Kevo
On December 31, 2022, artist Kevo is expected to have a net worth of $300,000. It’s all about the music for him. He earns a living as a rapper by performing and selling his tracks.
Beyond his YouTube account and fan page, he earns an impressive sum of money. That’s why his investments have paid off handsomely for him thus far.
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Bandman Kevo’s height is unknown. What is his horoscope?
Bandman Kevo stands at 5′ 7″ or 1.7m and weighs 75 kg, which is equivalent to 165 lbs. His horoscope indicates he is an Aquarius, and he is of Afro-American ancestry.
Do you know how old Bandman Kevo is?
Kevo was born on February 16, 1990, making him 32 years old at the time of this writing.
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Tropical Storm Alberto could affect portions of the East over the next few days.
The National Hurricane Center named the first tropical storm of the Atlantic Season today, weeks before hurricane season officially begins.
Alberto is off the coast of South Carolina with top winds of 60 mph (97 kph), but it wasn't threatening land. Forecasters said early Saturday evening that Tropical Storm Alberto was centered about 130 miles (209 kilometers) east of Charleston, S.C.
The storm is expected to turn to the north and northeast by Monday, moving along or near the coast of Eastern North Carolina.
A tropical storm watch could be issued for portions of the coast of North and South Carolina this evening.
The weather service said there will be isolated and scattered rain showers along the coast of the Carolinas into early next week.
A forecast map by the hurricane center predicts that the storm will drift toward the open sea off the Mid-Atlantic region by midweek, but it's difficult to accurately predict a storm's path days in advance.
The official start to hurricane season is June 1, but tropical storms often occur before then.
According to the NHC, Alberto is the earliest forming tropical storm in the Atlantic Basin since Ana in 2003. This is also the first time that a tropical storm has formed before the official start of the hurricane season in both the Atlantic and East Pacific basins.


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When it comes to Japanese film, two words take precedence.
It’s not as if there aren’t other quality Japanese filmmakers. Juzo Itami, for example, makes movies that not only are of interest to film scholars, but such efforts as “Tampopo” and “A Taxing Woman” remain popular with Japanese audiences.
In an age that places more importance on Western imports, the films of Kurosawa - and, indeed, the director himself - are less highly regarded in Japan than around the rest of the world.
But that can’t change the fact that the 86-year-old master was there early on and has continued to do quality work longer than most.
His masterpieces are many, including “Seven Samurai” (1954), “Throne of Blood” (1957), the samurai parodies “Yojimbo” (1961) and “Sanjuro” (1962), “Kagemusha” (1980) and “Ran” (1985).
But while he’d already made an impression on Japanese audiences prior to 1950, that was the year that Kurosawa enjoyed his first big taste of international success. And he did it with a stunning psychological study in perception called “Rashomon.”
As part of a benefit for Spokane Public Radio, “Rashomon” will enjoy a special one-day showing at the Magic Lantern on Sunday. The movie will play three times, at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m., and each showing will be introduced by KPBX film critic Robert Glatzer.
Set in the 12th century, “Rashomon” involves a rape-murder and its subsequent investigation. Kurosawa’s intent, however, is not simply to show what happened but to study the very essence of truth.
For like the O.J. Simpson jury, where people looked at stripes and yet saw checks, the four witnesses in “Rashomon” all see the incident in different ways. The great Toshiro Mifune, who gives poetic resonance to a mere grunt, plays the bandit.
Not only did “Rashomon” win Kurosawa his first Oscar, but the film, which is in black and white, also was nominated for its art direction. And the National Board of Review named “Rashomon” one of its five best films of the year and Kurosawa as best director.
Sadly enough, Kurosawa is not popular in Japan these days. For the past couple of decades he’s struggled just to raise money. Japanese audiences prefer the action/comedy of Itami and the American imports.
But their cinema history is inextricably linked with Kurosawa. And they, as well as we, are better off for it.
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In many places around the world, COVID vaccine mandates were put into effect.
The extent of these mandates varied. In some cases, people were looking at fines if they refused to take COVID shots.
Other scenarios had people banned from entering grocery stores, subject to losing their jobs, and looking down the barrel of additional serious penalties for refusing to get vaccinated.
However, mass uprisings against COVID vaccine mandates have occurred. Many people around the world made their opposition to these mandates known, noting their infringements on individual choice and liberties.
Now, Austria has determined to get rid of its COVID vaccine requirement altogether.
The Fall of COVID Vaccine Mandates in Austria
On February 5, 2022, the Central European nation started the mandate; however, the official enforcement of the edict commenced on March 15, 2022.
Yet, on Wednesday, June 22, Austria decided to stop the COVID vaccine mandate altogether. The country’s view is that the mandate is not only at odds with constitutional law, but it’s also a driving cause of “rifts” amongst individuals.
Specifically, Karoline Edtstadler, Austria’s constitutional affairs minister, explained compelling arguments exist that this mandate’s violation of essential rights is not warranted.
"The health minister, Johannes Rauch, said the mandate had not led to an increase in vaccinations, but had 'widened rifts in the population'.”https://t.co/wowxI3i5L0
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However, she later went on to explain the COVID vaccine requirement could eventually make a comeback within the next 12 weeks if the country’s officials advise it.
The decision to roll back the requirement was likewise driven by the nation’s expert panel that oversees constitutional and public health aspects of the mandate.
The June 22 halt of COVID vaccine requirements occurred less than a week before unvaccinated Austrians would have begun facing government-imposed fines.
The Problem With Force and Threats
Many people have rejoiced amid the news that Austria won’t be fining and penalizing its people who fail to take COVID vaccines.
The nation’s government also conceded that mandates aren’t driving up vaccination rates. On top of this, Austria now acknowledges the only feasible means of getting people vaccinated against COVID is via voluntary means of the individual.
"No one is getting vaccinated because of the compulsory vaccination. We can only achieve this [vaccination], when it is on a voluntary basis." After suspending vaccine and mask mandates, Austria now abolishes compulsory vaccination. https://t.co/Kjjs5umZAM
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When COVID vaccine mandates first emerged, they were met with mass anger, resentment, and determination to resist. More often than not, when people feel threatened and backed into a corner, they’re less inclined to want to acquiesce to demands.
Many Austrians can rest easy, knowing they’re in the clear as far COVID vaccine requirements go.


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A Ventura County Jail inmate faces charges of second-degree murder following the death of another inmate. Jeffrey Kibler, 53, died on September 11 in the jail.
Kibler left the jail on September 11 to receive medical treatment following what Kibler described as “a fall.” Medical personnel pronounced him dead just hours after he left the jail for treatment. An autopsy revealed that Kibler suffered injuries consistent with an assault, and were not the result of the fall Kibler had initially described.
An investigation into the death showed that Kibler and another inmate fought in the jail’s day room prior to Kibler’s injuries. According to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, there is no video footage of the assault.
Authorities detained the inmate thought responsible for Kibler’s death on a parole violation. He pleaded guilty to grand theft auto and resisting arrest in 2017. Kibler was also in jail on a probation violation. Kibler was the first of two VCJ inmates to die while in custody this year. On September 12, just one day after Kibler’s death, another inmate suffered a brain aneurysm in the day room and died shortly thereafter. Another inmate was arrested the following week for a serious assault on his cellmate that left the man unresponsive.
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Former Pakistan cricketer Umar Gul will continue as Pakistan’s batting coach for the New Zealand tour.
The former pacer was also Pakistan’s bowling coach in the recent T20I tour against Afghanistan.
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However, Morkel is currently busy working as a bowling coach for Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
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Truthfully, it’s very not likely which you shall ensure you get your figuratively speaking discharged, so please don’t get your hopes up.


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Nutrition and Diabetes: Pathophysiology and Management2nd Edition
Diabetes occurs at such an alarming rate that it can be described as a global epidemic. Following its predecessor, Nutrition and Diabetes: Pathophysiology and Management, Second Edition, is a comprehensive resource that describes various factors that drive the accumulation of excess body weight and fat resulting in obesity. The book discusses the metabolic aberrations found in obesity and how they lead to the association of obesity with diabetes. This new edition highlights the role played by diet and the interrelationships in the metabolism of key nutrients in the pathogenesis of obesity and diabetes which provides the scientific basis for treatment and management approaches.

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Sounds interesting doesnt it? If you ask me, this game has the potential to be the biggest MMO game ever. World of Warcraft obviously is the king, but come on, this is a Michael Jackson MMO! Forget about that silly Michael Jackson dancing game, Planet Michael could become something very special in the online gaming world.

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I promised some friends (and students) that I would talk about how one goes about writing a successful sex scene. There are a lot of theories about this–one school, for example, believes that a successful sex scene should titillate. (Do they believe a successful dinner scene should make you hungry? I write my dinner scenes for all sorts of reasons, and making people hungry is only occasionally one of them.)
Me, I believe that a successful sex scene should perform the functions of any other successful scene. It should advance the plot (by which I mean, introduce or resolve tension/conflict); it should illuminate theme; it should develop character; and it should establish setting and evoke mood (this is often shorthanded as “worldbuilding,” but as that’s a term specific to science fiction and fantasy, I try to avoid it–all worlds need to be built for the reader, after all, including our modern one, because Manhattan is not Krakatoa, and vice versa). That, and you have to get the arms and legs in the right places.
I know, it seems like a lot of work, doesn’t it?
It is, really. A whole lot of work. But that’s pretty much writing in a nutshell. “If it were easy,” my writing partner Sarah Monette often says, “it wouldn’t be fun.”
You know, it might be fun. It might be a whole heck of a lot of fun. But probably nobody would pay us to do it.
So how do you write a good sex scene? Well, first, stop being intimidated by it. It’s just an action scene like any other action scene, and all this cultural freight and baggage we bring to it makes us crazy. So we overcomplicate. Ooops.
Okay, so it’s an action scene. It’s also a conversation, in that two (or more) characters are acting upon and reacting to one another.
So that gives us two starting points. It’s an action scene, and it’s a conversation. That’s two ways of managing the flow of information to the reader, which is really–in many ways–what storytelling is all about.
Well, it happens that there is another sort of scene which is both an action scene and a conversation.
The fight scene.
Curiously–or perhaps conveniently–fight scenes evoke many of the same complex emotions in readers and writers that sex scenes do. Writers fear them or love them; readers read for them–or skip them entirely, on the theory that nothing important happens during them.
I got news. If nothing important happens during your fight or sex scenes, they’re not doing any work, and they need to come out of the book–or they need to be put to work. They do not justify their own existence any more than any other kind of scene does. It’s not enough to just show up naked, despite what the old joke says–you have to do the job while you’re standing there with your pink bits hanging about.
Maybe that’s why sex scenes are so damned awkward….
Ahem. While I’m not suggesting that the proper way to write a sex scene is just to write a fight scene and then change the verbs–
–okay, actually, I am. Or more precisely, I’m suggesting that the same strategies apply to both.
Here are a few tactics that can help.
1) Figure out what the scene is doing and do it.
What is this scene doing in the book? What character development, thematic freight, or important revelation is buried in that sex scene? Why are we here watching this? Where’s the tension? Where’s the conflict?
Find that conflict, get in there, and exploit it.
2) For every action there is a reaction.
In a fight, or a conversation, or a sex scene, or an action scene, characters both act and react. They act out of their personal impulses and experiences; and they react based upon those personal impulses, the actions of the other people involved, and their deep-seated psychological trauma and trigger issues.
3) Keep it real
I don’t mean that every sex scene needs to be detailed at the level of tabs and slots, but it does mean that unless you are specifically writing erotica, it’s more convincing (and interesting) if a sex scene reflects the little triumphs and awkwardnesses of any human interaction. That in itself, if you stay true to character, will help with the issues of introducing tension and conflict–because people are always in conflict between what they want and what they need.
And nowhere is that more in evidence than when they want and/or need something very badly. Which is often the case in love as it is in war.


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From: Michael Cutler <Mcutler007@aol.com>
Date: Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 5:06 PM
Subject: DREAM Act to encourage illegal aliens to join U.S. military- another wrong-headed idea!
To: Michael Cutler <Mcutler007@aol.com>
While the DREAM Act has not outlined specific guidelines of what “good moral character” should be, it can be characterized as being a law-abiding resident of the United States. This list may or may not be a comprehensive, however, it is a good way to gauge one’s moral character. For example, some students may have committed minor crimes such as misdemeanors before they turned 18; those minor incidents may not hinder their application process for Conditional Permanent Residency as much as being convicted of a felony would. However, since there are no guidelines, we cannot be 100% positive on which crimes would impact one’s application.
USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) is the agency of DHS, the agency that I have come to refer to as the Department of Homeland Surrender. This beleaguered and inept agency has an absolutely abysmal track record in terms of the way that it adjudicates applications for various immigration benefits including the conferring of resident alien status and even United States citizenship upon aliens. If this agency is unable to deal with its workload now, what do you suppose would happen if millions of additional applications in conjunction with the DREAM Act were suddenly dumped into that agency's administrative hopper?
"USCIS official's transfer probed- Whistle blown on 'negligence and mishandling' of records"
The large scale apathy demonstrated by citizens of this nation has emboldened elected representatives to all but ignore the needs of the average American citizen in a quest for massive campaign funds and the promises of votes to be ostensibly delivered by special interest groups. There is much that we cannot do but there is one thing that We the People absolutely must do- we must stop sitting on the sidelines!
All I ask is that you make it clear to our politicians that we are not as dumb as they hope we are!
We live in a perilous world and in a perilous era. The survival of our nation and the lives of our citizens hang in the balance.
Border security and the creation of an immigration system that possesses real integrity are neither a "Conservative" issues, nor "Liberal" issues- simply stated, these are most certainly AMERICAN issues!
You are either part of the solution or you are a part of the problem!
Democracy is not a spectator sport!
Lead, follow or get out of the way!
ICE arrests 54 previously deported aliens with prior criminal convictions in the New York City area
NEW YORK – This week, the largest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation of its kind targeting previously deported criminal aliens was carried out all over the greater New York City area. Dubbed Operation RAPID, 54 previously deported aliens with criminal records were arrested on federal arrest warrants during a four-day targeted enforcement operation.
Eighty officers and agents from ICE's Office of Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) field office in New York City, assisted by 70 additional special agents and law enforcement officers from ICE's Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the U.S. Marshals Service's New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force (RFTF), participated in the operation.
Operation RAPID (Re-enter, Arrest, Prosecute, Incarcerate, Deport), is an operation designed to target, locate and arrest previously deported criminal aliens that have subsequently returned to the United States without authorization from the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security or the Attorney General of the United States.
All 54 individuals arrested on the federal arrest warrants have been remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
The U.S. Attorney's Offices in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York will be handling the prosecutions.
ERO officers arrested two additional foreign nationals during the operation. Both were taken into ICE custody and will be processed administratively for removal from the United States. Due to their manner of entry and their criminal histories, both are subject to immediate removal from the United States.
"This enforcement action underscores ICE's commitment to strategic, sensible immigration enforcement that enhances public safety," said ICE Director John Morton. "ICE will continue to target, arrest, and remove those who come to this country to pursue a life of crime rather than the American dream."
"These arrests vividly show how cooperation among law enforcement agencies at the federal, state and local levels produces positive results," said Lenny DePaul, Commanding Officer, U.S. Marshals Service's New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force "We've arrested 51 previously deported criminal aliens who will now have to face justice on the crimes they've committed, and for that, our streets are safer."
Team members made arrests in the following New York counties: Bronx, Kings, New York, Orange, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester. Individuals arrested were nationals of Belize, the Bahamas, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, and St. Kitts.
Those arrested include:
- A 44-year-old from the Dominican Republic previously convicted of fraud, and receiving stolen property. At the time of the arrest, he was found to be in possession of two firearms. The U.S. Attorney's Office has accepted prosecution for violation of Title 18, United States Code (USC), Section 922(g)(1) and Title18 USC Section 922(g)(5), felon in possession of a firearm and illegal alien in possession of a firearm, respectively.
- A 39-year-old Dominican Republic national previously convicted of multiple counts of sexual assault involving a child and of sexual activity with a minor, among other crimes
- A 31-year-old from the Bahamas, previously convicted of robbery and grand theft motor vehicle, was also arrested. At the time of arrest, ERO officers encountered his 39-year-old brother and determined the he had also been previously deported from the United States following a conviction in Florida for aggravated assault with a weapon. He was also arrested.
This week's special enforcement action was a joint initiative between the ICE National Fugitive Operations Program (NFOP) and the ICE Criminal Alien Program's Violent Criminal Alien Section (VCAS). The NFOP is responsible for locating, arresting and removing at-large criminal aliens and immigration fugitives – aliens who have ignored final orders of deportation handed down by the nation's immigration courts. VCAS screens recidivist criminal aliens encountered to deter and reduce future recidivism rates of violent criminal aliens by seeking criminal prosecution. In coordination with the U.S. Attorney's Office, the VCAS prioritizes federal criminal prosecution of egregious recidivist criminal aliens for felony violations. Illegal re-entry after deportation is currently the most prosecuted federal offense nationwide.
ICE's Fugitive Operations Program is just one facet of the Department of Homeland Security's broader strategy to heighten the federal government's effectiveness at identifying and removing dangerous criminal aliens from the United States. Other initiatives that figure prominently in this effort are the Criminal Alien Program of which VCAS is a major component, Secure Communities and the agency's partnerships with state and local law enforcement agencies under 287(g).
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the largest investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security.
ICE is a 21st century law enforcement agency with broad responsibilities for a number of key homeland security priorities. For more information, visit www.ICE.gov. To report suspicious activity, call 1-866-347-2423.
An unidentified military member flashes gang signs.
FBI Investigative Photo
According to a recently released FBI report, Gang-related activity in the US military is increasing and poses a threat to law enforcement officials and national security.
The report, Gang Activity in the U.S. Armed Forces Increasing, dated January 12, states that members of nearly every major street gang have been identified on both domestic and international military installations. Members of nearly every major street gang, including the Bloods, Crips, Black Disciples, Gangster Disciples, Hells Angels, Latin Kings, The 18th Street Gang, Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), Mexican Mafia, Nortenos, Surenos, Vice Lords, and various white supremacist groups, have been documented on military installations. Although most prevalent in the Army, the Army Reserves, and the National Guard, gang activity is pervasive throughout all branches of the military and across most ranks, but is most common among the junior enlisted ranks, according to the report. The extent of gang presence in the armed services is often difficult to determine since many enlisted gang members conceal their gang affiliation and military authorities may not recognize gang affiliation or may be inclined not to report such incidences.
- Since 2004, the FBI and El Paso Police Department have identified over 40 military-affiliated Folk Nation gang members stationed at the Fort Bliss Army Installation in Texas who have been involved in drug distribution, robberies, assaults, weapons offenses, and a homicide, both on and off the installation.
- Fort Hood, Texas, Army Installation officials have identified nearly 40 gang members on base since 2003. Military-affiliated Gangster Disciple members at Fort Hood have been responsible for robberies, assaults, theft, and burglaries on and off base.
- Nearly 130 gang and extremist group members have been identified on the Fort Lewis, Washington, Army Installation since 2005. These gang members are believed to be responsible for many of the criminal misconduct instances reported on base.
The FBI reports that accurate data reflecting gang-related instances occurring on military installations is limited, since the military is not required to report criminal offense statistics occurring on post to the FBI. Consequently, military data reflecting criminal instances are not incorporated into the Uniform Crime Report (UCR).
Why Do Gang Members Join the Military?
The FBI believes that gang members may enlist in the military to escape their current environment or gang lifestyle. Some gang members may also enlist to receive weapons, combat, and convoy support training; to obtain access to weapons and explosives; or as an alternative to incarceration. Upon discharge, they may employ their military training against law enforcement officials and rival gang members. Such military training could ultimately result in more organized, sophisticated, and deadly gangs, as well as an increase in deadly assaults on law enforcement officers.
- In May 2005 an Army recruit and suspected Crip member was assigned to the US Army Finance Battalion where he engaged in drug distribution. He was eventually discharged from the Army for misconduct.
- According to open source reporting and multiple law enforcement reporting, soldiers—including gang members—are currently being taught urban warfare for combat in Iraq, including how to encounter hostile gunfire.
- The Defense Criminal Investigative Service reported in 2006 that gang members, particularly MS-13 members, are increasing their presence on or near US military installations.
- Even though the policy violates Military recruiting regulations, US criminal courts have allowed gang members to enter the service as an alternative to incarceration. Several instances wherein gang members have been recruited into the armed services while facing criminal charges or on probation or parole have been documented. In many instances, a gang member facing criminal charges may be provided the option to join the military or serve a jail sentence. Furthermore, some army recruiters have been known to conceal recruits' gang affiliation to help boost their enlistment numbers.
Gang membership in the armed forces can disrupt good order and discipline, increase criminal activity on and off military installations, and compromise installation security and force protection. Gang incidents involving active-duty personnel on or near US military bases nationwide include drive-by shootings, assaults, robberies, drug distribution, weapons violations, domestic disturbances, vandalism, extortion, and money laundering. Gangs have also been known to use active-duty service members to distribute their drugs.
- The Aurora Police Department reports that in July 2006 a Marine reservist and Maniac Latin Disciple gang member who had served in Iraq was charged with attempted murder in the shooting of three teenagers in Aurora, Illinois.
- According to FBI investigative data, in April 2006 a Blood member and active duty soldier at Fort Lewis allegedly robbed a bowling alley on base and is a suspect in a home invasion robbery in Olympia, Washington.
- In January 2005 a Fort Hood soldier and Gangster Disciple leader was convicted of two aggravated robberies in Killeen, Texas.22 According to open-source reporting, he allegedly directed 30 to 40 Fort Hood Gangster Disciple members to commit illegal activities including drug dealing, identity theft, and armed robberies.
Two female Soldiers flash gang signs while brandishing weapons.
FBI Investigative Photo
Military-trained gang members also present an emerging threat to law enforcement officers patrolling the streets of US cities. Both current and former gang-affiliated soldiers transfer their acquired military training and knowledge back to the community and employ them against law enforcement officers, who are typically not trained to engage gangsters with military expertise. Gang members in the military are commonly assigned to military support units where they have access to weapons and explosives. Military personnel may steal items by improperly documenting supply orders or by falsifying paperwork. Law enforcement officials throughout the United States have recovered military-issued weapons and explosives-such as machine guns and grenades-from criminals and gang members while conducting search warrants and routine traffic stops.
- In June 2006 an incarcerated US Army soldier and active gang member identified 60 to 70 gang-affiliated military personnel in his unit allegedly involved in the theft and sale of military equipment and weapons. The solider reported that many of the military personnel in charge of ammunition and grenade distribution are sergeants who are active gang members.
- A May 2006 interview with a former Marine and Gangster Disciple member incarcerated in Colorado detailed how easily soldiers-many of whom were gang members-stole military weapons and equipment and used them on the streets of US cities or sold them to civilian gang members.
- In December 2005 a National Guard soldier allegedly smuggled several machine guns back from Iraq and sold them to a gun dealer in Georgia, according to open-source information.
- In a May 2006 interview with the Colorado Department of Corrections, an incarcerated Gangster Disciple member and former Marine discussed the advantages of military training and how it assists gang members in bank robberies, home invasions, and confrontations with police.
- A 2006 news interview revealed that a Marine, who was a King Cobra member, stationed at MCAS Camp Pendleton, taught members of his gang how to engage in military-style ambushes and how to position themselves for tactical advantage. He further admitted that he joined the Marines "to learn how to shoot guns."
Threat to Dependents
Gang members commonly target dependent children of military personnel for recruitment. Military children are considered potential candidates for gang membership because the transient nature of their families often makes them feel isolated, vulnerable, and in need of companionship. Dependents of service members may be involved in drug distribution and assaults both on and off of military bases. Lax security at open installations may facilitate recruitment by allowing civilian gang members to access the base and interact with military personnel and their children.
- Fort Bragg officials report that a number of violent instances occurring on post often involve gang members and transpire at on-post nightclubs.
- In May 2005 the Fort Bragg Provost Marshall (PM) closed the Fort Bragg Fair early because of multiple fights prompted by youths flashing gang signs. The PM remarked that similar instances had also occurred at the prior year's fair.
- A retired Special Forces soldier and President of the Hells Angels Fayetteville, North Carolina, chapter regularly visits Fort Bragg.
- US Department of Defense (DoD) youth program staff have acknowledged that military children are heavily influenced by gangs. However, many military spokespersons have dismissed these children as “wannabe gang members.”
- According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, military facilities in the continental United States as well as overseas military facilities have all experienced gang activity committed by dependents of service members.
Getting in the Military
Gang members have been known to enlist in the military by failing to report past criminal convictions or by using fraudulent documents. Some applicants enter the criminal justice system as juveniles and their criminal records are sealed and unavailable to recruiters performing criminal background investigations. Many military recruiters are not properly trained to recognize gang affiliation and unknowingly recruit gang members, particularly if the applicant has no criminal record or visible tattoos.
- In August 2006 a Latin King member from Milwaukee joined the Marines while under federal indictment for racketeering. The recruiter reported that despite the gang member's indictment, he was still eligible for military service because he had not yet been convicted. He was, however, ultimately denied enlistment from service before reporting for duty.
- In 2006 an MS-13 member stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington reported that he and several other MS-13 members joined the military after their clique's leader was incarcerated. The soldier claimed that he was candid about his gang membership when recruited.
- In 2005 a Latin King member was allegedly recruited into the Army at a Brooklyn, New York, courthouse while awaiting trial for assaulting a New York police officer with a razor. He was reportedly instructed by the recruiter to conceal his gang affiliation.
- In 2005 a California probation officer reported that they were lobbied by Army recruiters to support early probation terminations for gang-affiliated probationers to facilitate their military recruitment.
The FBI report concludes that while allowing gang members to serve in the military may temporarily increase recruiting numbers, US communities may ultimately have to contend with disruption and violence resulting from military-trained gang members on the streets of US cities. Furthermore, most gang members have been pre-indoctrinated into the gang lifestyle and maintain an allegiance to their gang. This could ultimately jeopardize the safety of other military members and impede gang-affiliated soldiers' ability to act in the best interest of their country.
In sharp contrast to the FBI report, an Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID), Gang Activity Threat Accessment for FY 2006, calls the threat of gang activity in the Army LOW. Their report concludes:
- Overall, the assessment of the threat of gang activity in the Army is considered LOW.
- There are indicators that gangs remain active in some military communities. During FY 2006, the CID initiated 16 gang investigations and reported 44 gang related incidents which occurred on Army installations or in Army communities.
- Reports indicated there is a small number of Soldiers involved in gangs or gang related activity. However, there has been an increase in violent gang related investigations in FY06. Gang related violence in FY06 resulted in the loss of life of one US Army Soldier.
- The majority of subjects in gang related investigations are junior enlisted (E-1-E-4) and/or youthful civilian dependent family members. During the period of October 2003 to September 2006, a total of 35 CID investigations were identified as felony crimes with gang related activity There have been no Senior NCOs or Officers identified in any gang related incidents or investigations.
- Military communities continue to be a more stable, secure and lawful environment than their civilian counterparts, especially given recent access control and other security enhancements.
- Much of the gan growth across the US can be attributed to the influence of the gang subculture rather than actual gang migration. Many communities are experiencing gan emulation of nationally recognized gangs.
- Forming multi-agency task forces and joint community groups is an effective way to combat the problem. However, decreases in funding and staffing to many task forces have created new challenges for civilian communities. Limitations on recourses for authorized spaces, especially criminal intelligence spaces, have had a similar effect on CID's ability to be proactive no levy online casino in this area.

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The NBC's "TODAY" show featured the ageLOC Transformation set this morning in a special segment called Today's Beauty: Fast Fixes for Beauty Basics.
Elaine D'Farley, beauty director of Self magazine, introduced the product and said, "This system from Nu Skin is great. It has everything that you need to make your skin care routine optimal."
The TODAY show is a national morning news show broadcast on network television in the United States with approximately 5 million viewers each day, serving as America’s overwhelming favorite morning news program for 11 consecutive years.
Self magazine is a monthly consumer publication focused on today’s active, educated woman interested in health, fitness, career issues and relationship balance. The magazine has a circulation of 1.5 million and the online version has 523,000 unique visitors each month. To read the related article published on Self.com, click here.
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