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By: Teo Spengler
The tree called Davidia involucrata has papery white bracts that look like relaxed lilies and even a bit like doves. Its common name is dove tree and, when in bloom, it’s a truly beautiful addition to your garden. Read on for information about why there are no flowers on a dove tree and what you should do about it.
Why a Dove Tree Isn’t Flowering
A dove tree is a big, vital tree, up to 40 feet (12 m.) high with a similar spread. But it is the blossoms that make this tree so appealing. The true flowers grow in small clusters and have red anthers, but the real show involves the big white bracts.
Two bracts subtend each flower cluster, one about 3-4 inches (7.5 to 10 cm.) long, the other twice that long. The bracts are papery but soft, and they flutter in the breeze like the wings of a bird or white handkerchiefs. If you aren’t getting blooms on dove trees in your backyard, you are sure to be disappointed.
If you’ve got a dove tree in your backyard, you are lucky indeed. But if your dove tree has no flowers, you doubtless spend time trying to figure out why the dove tree won’t bloom.
The first consideration is the age of the tree. It takes a very long time to start getting blooms on dove trees. You may have to wait until the tree is 20 years old before you see flowers. So patience is the keyword here.
If your tree is “of age” to flower, check your hardiness zone. The dove tree thrives in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 through 8. Outside these regions, the tree may not bloom.
Dove trees are lovely but not reliable about flowering. Even a mature tree planted in an appropriate hardiness zone may not flower every year. A partially shady location won’t prevent the tree from flowering. Dove trees thrive in sun or partial shade. They prefer moderately moist soil.
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Gardening Tips For The Mimosa Tree
The Mimosa Tree is a stunning show of flower bursts, which are often compared to starbursts or fireworks. This small to medium-sized fast growing Mimosa Tree displays the most beautiful pink flowers in the depths of summer. Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds will flock to these flowers, which show off bright, tight clusters of pink to yellow-tipped stamens. Frequently known as the “silk tree”, the stamens of the flower are reminiscent of silk threads. The Mimosa Tree has unique palmate leaves, which appear as tiny fronds similar to the leaves of palm trees or fern plants. Texture is a large aspect of why the Mimosa Tree has gained popularity throughout the United States. The 20 to 30 small leaflets provide a detailed background on which the bursting colors of the Mimosa flower blossom.
The Mimosa Tree is known by many other names throughout the world. Its Italian namesake, Filippo degli Albizzi, provides it a portion of its scientific name, Albizia julibrissin. The other part of the name is derived from a Persian word meaning “silk flower”. Commonly found throughout the world’s warmer climates, the Mimosa Tree is a popular ornamental flowering tree. It is also fast-growing, making it an irresistible choice for many homeowners. For gardeners hoping to provide dappled shade for smaller plants, the 20 to 25 foot tall Mimosa Tree provide the necessary height, shape, and leave density. It is always a beautiful addition to the garden.
These drought-resistant and fast-growing trees do produce beautiful flowers, which when coupled with its small fruit and leaves, can create the need for a clean-up routine. Well worth the clean-up and pruning, Mimosa Trees are positively beautiful when planted as either a central focal point in the yard or in a row as a border along entryways or fences. Enjoy the luscious pink blossoms in summer and the gentle shape throughout the year.
Enjoy some quick tips here. For more complete information, read about these hints in more detail below.
Sunlight – Mimosa Trees prefer full sun in drier regions, some partial afternoon shade for the tree may prove beneficial.
Soil – The adaptable Mimosa Tree prefers moist, well-drained acidic soil however, the tree is often successful in a variety of other soil conditions.
Water – The drought-tolerant Mimosa Tree prefers at least an inch of water a week however, it is able to withstand mild to moderate droughts with relative ease.
Pruning – Pruning should occur in winter, while the tree is dormant only after it is established (3 years). Remove dead or diseased wood.
How to care for your potted Christmas tree
Everything you need to know about pot-grown Christmas trees.
Question: What's the best way to care for a potted Christmas tree both during the festive season and beyond?
Answer:A potted Christmas tree will have been grown for at least a year in its container, and so as it is a real Christmas tree, what you're really buying is a temporary houseplant. When buying one, find out if your potted Christmas tree is actually container-grown or has been recently dug up and potted, as there is often confusion between the two.
To put it simply, the British Christmas Tree Growers Association (BCTGA) secretary, Harry Brightwell, explains to us: 'A container-grown tree has been grown in the pot. A potted tree may be container-grown, but is often dug from the plantation and replanted in a pot prior to sale.'
With container-grown trees, roots are developed in the container, so is said to be stronger and more healthy (as it hasn't been dug up). 'It is often possible to lift the whole root system out of the pot and see the closely woven root that has grown in the pot,' BCTGA told Horticulture Week.
Here's some key advice to follow for potted Christmas trees:
• You should bring your potted tree indoors as late as possible, advises the RHS. The weekend before Christmas is ideal, and it's advised not to keep living trees in the house any longer than 12 days.
• As with most houseplants, it's the watering that's the thing. Too much and your potted tree will die of 'trench foot', too little and the leaves will turn brown and fall. Always check that the container has good drainage and some sort of saucer underneath to catch any excess water.
• Avoid placing your tree close to a fire or radiator – this will cause excessive moisture loss and needle drop.
Epsom salt IS used effectively for plants in certain, targeted situations. Specifically, a form of magnesium sulphate is used to counteract soil magnesium deficiency in intensively-managed industrial crops. Responsible use of epsom salt in agriculture involves proving that the soil is indeed deficient in magnesium and also that the risk involved with the application is acceptable.
“The science behind the use of Epsom salts is only applicable to intensive crop production in situations where magnesium is known to be deficient in the soil or in the plants. It is irresponsible to advise gardeners and other plant enthusiasts to apply Epsom salts, or any chemical, without regard to soil conditions, plant needs, and environmental health.”Epsom Salts: Miracle, Myth, or Marketing, by Dr. Linda Chalker Scott, University of Washington
Epsom salts should only be used for plants if a laboratory soil analysis shows a soil magnesium deficiency and a risk analysis deems the application worthwhile. Soil tests for commercial agriculture include specific application instructions for slow-release horticultural magnesium which are custom-prescribed to the plot of land. Industrial agriculture companies also may have their own staff horticulturalists examine soil test results and give recommendations.
“A form of Epsom salts is used as a supplement in commercial agriculture where magnesium is deficient. While magnesium deficiency is an occasional problem for tomatoes in intensive agriculture situations, it would be highly unusual for a casual gardener to have this very specific type of deficiency. Why supply extra magnesium if it is not needed, especially if one runs the risk of creating other issues in the process?”Epsom Salts are Not Recommended: Unnecessary, Potentially Damaging, University of Saskatchewan
As discussed above, epsom salt is one way to provide a source of magnesium to nutrient-hungry crops growing in magnesium-deficient agricultural soils. That does not, however, make it ok to go out and sprinkle crystals from your bathroom all over your yard.
Epsom salts don’t look much at all like quality organic slow-release fertilizers….
Organic Epsom Salt For Plants
Is epsom salt safe for organic gardening? While the crystals beside your bathtub are probably not certified as safe for use in organic growing, there are specialized products that are indeed safe for organic use on plants. An example of an industrial epsom salt product is Magriculture, by Giles.
Magriculture plant fertilizer is an organic epsom salt product that is OMRI-Listed for use in organic agriculture – with the restriction that it can only be used if a soil magnesium deficiency has been documented by testing (see OMRI certificate). This agricultural epsom salt is guaranteed to contain a minimum of 9.8% magnesium (all of which is water soluble). It also contains a guaranteed minimum of 12.9% sulfur (see Magriculture Fact Sheet). This stuff is for the pros.

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Mar 8, 2011, 3:50 PM EDT
Justin Morneau‘s long-awaited return to the lineup after sitting out the past eight months with a concussion is the biggest news in Twins camp this week, but Minnesota also has another elite player coming back from an even longer absence in closer Joe Nathan.
Right around this time last year Nathan left his first spring training appearance with elbow pain and eventually underwent Tommy John surgery, missing the entire season. He’s returned to the mound with three scoreless appearances so far this spring, and more importantly his command has been good and his fastball has been clocked in the low-90s even as he builds up arm strength.
Here’s what Nathan told Kelly Thesier of MLB.com after his outing Monday:
The command has really been a pleasant surprise to this point, and I can’t ask for much more than what’s gone on out there now as far as life on the ball, movement on the ball, sharpness and stuff. Just keep moving forward and keep trying to improve and build arm strength, and I’ll be ready for April 1. I’m happy, very happy with how things feel right now.
Minnesota lost four key pitchers from last season’s bullpen to free agency, but Nathan returning as something resembling his old self would go a long way toward solidifying the relief corps. In his first six seasons as Twins closer Nathan racked up 246 saves with a 1.87 ERA, both of which topped Mariano Rivera for the best marks in baseball during that time.
- Settling the Scores: Memorial Day Edition 7
- Giants designate Casey McGehee for assignment 24
- Yan Gomes returns to the Indians’ lineup after missing six weeks with a sprained right knee 0
- Marlins jump in Clevelander pool after snapping losing streak 22
- Settling the Score: Saturday’s results 19
- Brian Matusz was ejected for having a foreign substance on his arm 38
- Josh Hamilton will join the Rangers on Monday 6
- UPDATE: David Wright diagnosed with spinal stenosis 23
- And That Happened: Wednesday’s scores and highlights (133)
- Bryce Harper on Marvin Hudson ejection: “I don’t think 40,000 people came to watch him ump” (132)
- Bryce Harper ejected for second time in a week (122)
- GM Dan Jennings to be named the Marlins new manager. And it’s a terrible idea. (111)
- And That Happened: Tuesday’s scores and highlights (101)

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If we do not permit the earth to produce beauty and joy, it will in the end not produce food, either.
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Welcome to my place. Here are some of the green pictures of my place.
This lush place is in Kuthur village, Tuensang district, India. The weather, it’s extremely hot in summer and this place is known for growing various fruits like bananas, pomegranate, pineapple, guava, grapes and even wild fruits.
And this is also a place, where people grow tropical hardwood tree species called teak.
People enjoy the food that is grown here, free from chemicals – allowing it to grow naturally, without using any pesticides. The local rice of different varieties are also grown here.
Weekly photo challenge : It IS Easy Being Green!
The place where I breathe fresh air – free from pollution. Green is healthy!
Save the beauty of the earth. Go green!

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It all started about a week back when US President Barack Obama tweeted a video challenging his wife Michelle Obama to show him five of her top workout moves. The occasion was special as well – it was the fifth anniversary of Let’s Move, a campaign that was kick-started by the First Lady to promote physical fitness in the US.
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 13, 2015
Today, the First Lady gave it back, and how.
In a two-minute video that was shot with her personal trainer, Michelle packed some real punches clearly indicating how the First Lady keeps her body fit in spite of her often grueling schedule. She first took it off with a jumping rope, then graduating onto some in-and-out squats with the bench. Lifting weights and high-kicking boxing bags also formed a part of her workout regimen. The video also has a voice-over by Michelle’s personal trainer who explains clearly as to how to go about a particular exercise. The video ends with Michelle telling her viewers always to ‘drink up’ after a hectic workout to keep the body hydrated.
— The First Lady (@FLOTUS) May 20, 2015
Michelle’s tweet, which tagged @POTUS, the official new Twitter account of Barack Obama, has gone viral garnering more than 3,500 re-tweets within a span of 9 hours.
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Many questions surround the tragic events that unfolded at Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival in Houston. Eight people have been confirmed dead and many more injured, including a 9-year-old who is currently fighting for his life. As new lawsuits are brought against Scott and the festival organizers, federal authorities are stepping in to investigate the incident.
Calls for an independent investigation multiply
A prominent elected official from Houston, Texas is calling for an independent investigation into the deaths at Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival on November 5. Indeed, it was County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Harris County’s senior elected official, who previously took to Twitter to call for an independent investigation to be conducted outside of what the Houston Police Department is already doing . The Associated Press notes that Ms Hidalgo does not have control over the police investigation, but is within her power to request an independent investigation.
Hidalgo has not decided who will conduct such an independent investigation or how it will be conducted, a spokesperson told The Associated Press on Monday. The spokesperson notes that the judge wishes to shed light on the causes of this tragedy .
However, she is open to learning that the deaths at Astroworld were not preventable and that it was simply an unexpected tragedy . ” This is something we would also like to know, ” said the spokesperson.
Timely FBI involvement
The news of the involvement of the FBI in this case comes as the fans demand accountability for Travis Scott. The Astroworld performer ‘s track record of chaotic concerts resulting in injury has been mentioned many times. Most recently, a fan who became paralyzed after being pushed off a balcony during a Travis Scott show expressed devastation at the news. ” He was extremely upset and sad for the devastation of these people and their families the people who were killed and those who were horribly injured, ” Howard Hershenhorn, Kyle Green’s attorney, told TODAY. At the same time, he was reallyangry with Travis and Travis’ team including his safety etc. because Travis clearly didn’t learn what happened previously . ”

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Uber goes regional with Newcastle and Central Coast expansion
Ride-sharing service Uber will begin permanent operations in Newcastle and on the Central Coast from 12pm today, with a pickup zone spanning from Woy Woy to Williamtown airport. Gosford, The Entrance, Woy Woy, Morisset, Lake Macquarie, and Toronto will all also be covered by the service.
On its official blog, Uber called out a lack of accessible public transport in the region.
"In a regional hub where many areas are underserved by public transport, and many more are only accessible by car or taxi, getting around Newcastle and the Central Coast hasn’t been easy. In fact, for most residents, getting a bus or train isn’t an option, and getting a taxi is simply unaffordable."
Depending on demand, an UberX ride can as much as 50% cheaper than a taxi.
At launch, only UberX will be offered to Newcastle and Central Coast passengers. The pricier Uber Black will remain a Sydney-exclusive in New South Wales, for the time being. Uber says it expects high demand during early stages.
Uber's move to cover a large portion of the central coast makes it one of the company's first major regional expansion in Australia. Despite this, the service currently has no plans to cover Maitland or the broader Hunter Valley. Outside of Australian capital cities, UberX is available on the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, and Geelong. At time of writing, Tasmania and the Northern Territory are the only Australian states where Uber does not operate.
The below map shows Uber’s Newcastle and Central Coast service area.


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The purpose of this study is to determine the pharmacokinetics of L-alpha-acetylmethadol (LAAM) in adults transferred from methadone maintenance treatment for opiate dependence.
Primary Purpose: Treatment
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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Published on BioPortfolio: 2014-08-27T04:00:11-0400
The purpose of this study is to test therapeutic benefits of take-home LAAM. (1) Do subjects with take-home LAAM availability show increased clinical responsibility over subjects without; ...
A 17 week, double-blind, randomized, parallel group, four arm design outpatient study comparing LAAM, buprenorphine and two dose levels of methadone for the treatment of opioid dependence.
This 18-week, randomized, double blind clinical trial provided treatment for 160 cocaine-dependent opioid addicts, aged 18-65 years. Participants were stabilized on LAAM maintenance during...
The purpose of this study is to assess the degree in which opioid-dependent outpatients discount the value of an additional maintenance dose of buprenorphine under differing states of opio...
The purpose is to validate the PRISM-5-Op as a measurement of prescription opioid substance use disorder.
The United States is in the midst of an unprecedented public health crisis, with annual morbidity and mortality data related to opioid use consistently increasing and appearing more worrisome. To miti...
Approximately 10% of the 20 million Americans who are suffering from substance use disorders are suffering from prescription opioid and heroine misuse. This has led to a rise in overdoses as well as e...
POFA trial study protocol: a multicentre, double-blind, randomised, controlled clinical trial comparing opioid-free versus opioid anaesthesia on postoperative opioid-related adverse events after major or intermediate non-cardiac surgery.
Reducing opioid consumption during and after surgery has been recommended for more than 10 years. Opioid-free anaesthesia (OFA) is a multimodal anaesthesia associating hypnotics, NMDA antagonists, loc...
Negative affective states are prevalent symptoms in a plethora of neuropsychiatric disorders, including depression and drug addiction. Dysfunction of mesocorticolimbic dopamine systems has been implic...
Disorders related or resulting from abuse or mis-use of opioids.
These disorders are related to both SCHIZOPHRENIA SPECTRUM AND RELATED DISORDERS and DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS in terms of symptomatology, family history, and genetics. (DSM-V) .
Disorders related to substance abuse, the side effects of a medication, toxin exposure, and ALCOHOL-RELATED DISORDERS.
A synthetic opioid that is used as the hydrochloride. It is an opioid analgesic that is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. It has actions and uses similar to those of MORPHINE. It also has a depressant action on the cough center and may be given to control intractable cough associated with terminal lung cancer. Methadone is also used as part of the treatment of dependence on opioid drugs, although prolonged use of methadone itself may result in dependence. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1082-3)
Agents that induce NARCOSIS. This term is considered outdated due to imprecision but continues to be widely used. Originally, agents that caused somnolence or induced sleep (STUPOR); now, any derivative, natural or synthetic, of OPIUM or MORPHINE or any substance that has their effects. Narcotics are potent inducers of ANALGESIA and OPIOID-RELATED DISORDERS.
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Avi Goodman began his career in visual effects as an animator at Weta Digital for THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS. He then joined Iloura and worked on films such as AUSTRALIA, DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK or TED.
How did Iloura get involved on this show?
The film was shooting in Melbourne and Lakeshore Entertainment were keen to form a relationship with a strong vfx facility who was local to the production. Hence our involvement in the film.
How was your collaboration with director Stuart Beattie?
We had meetings with Stuart in Pre production where we were able to go through the fx requirements and understand his vision for the film. Apart from these initial meetings our contact and feedback from Stuart was pretty much filtered through the VFX supervisor James McQuaide.
What was his approach about the visual effects?
We found Stuart to have a very practical approach to the vfx and was willing to look at ways to doing things as economically as possible. His vision for the Gargoyles was pretty clear and after consultations with him our designs for the characters were relatively quickly realized.
How did you work with Production VFX Supervisor James McQuaide?
James was an integral part of the production and post production process, whilst also being on set for the shoot he was leading up the Post Vis team also operating out of Melbourne. The script continued to evolve during and even beyond shooting through the Post Vis which allowed James to continue to refine the story points right up until turnover of shots. James was our main contact for all shot briefing and feedback and was our conduit to Stuart.
What was your role on this project?
Iloura was considered the lead vendor on the show. We were responsible for the creation of the majority of the hero assets and our shot production involved the epic battle sequences between Gargoyle and Demons.
What did Iloura have made on this show?
Iloura designed and generated the 3D Gargoyle characters, the cathedral and the surrounding gothic city environment. We were also required to develop a crowd solve for the demon armies.
Can you describe to us one of your typical day on-set and then during the post?
Iloura was not actually on set for this production.
How did you approach the design of the Gargoyles?
We were given some initial concept paintings and Zbrush sculptures for what the characters might look like. Using these initial concepts as a guide we went through a process in Zbrush of refining the proportions, anatomy and surface texture of the creatures in order to fulfill the brief that these had to be magnificent creatures, sculpted in stone and moving with believable weight and dynamics. We also sculpted the faces of the creatures to resemble their human counterparts.
A generic creature was signed off initially and then modified for the individual characters.
The high resolution Zbrush sculptures were exported and lower resolution topology was created for rigging. The rigging that was developed had to encapsulate the complexities of flight with the weight of stone. The final textures were done in Mari and had to find the right blend of malleability and that sculpted stone look.
Can you tell us more about their rigging and animation?
The rigging and animation were done in Maya. Animation for the Gargoyles were all done as key frame animation , but the demon crowds animation was mostly achieved utilizing mocap libraries.
How did you handle the lighting of the Gargoyles?
We rendered the maya scenes through Vray.
The Gargoyles transform in humans. Can you tell us more about these transitions?
These were designed to use the wings of the Gargoyles and the cloak of the humans actors as the transition device going from live action cloak to cg gargoyle pick up.
Can you explain in details about the creation of the Cathedral and the city?
Of our main assets, the city and cathedral was by far our biggest – it was briefed as a gothic city but set sometime in the future so primarily we focussed on referencing the architecture belonging to a city like Prague which was sited by production as the desired look. Art department furnished us with some imagery but primarily it was a lot of looking at architecture on the net, referencing high res detail from our own local buildings for textures etc. . Our other main asset was the gargoyle – the inspiration of these was simple – they had to look and behave like epic gargoyle statues as seen on classic gothic architecture but have noble and majestic characteristics, as they are, after all characters. We had some early concept art work from production and were searched practical statues of course, but the characteristics of the design is an interpretative and creative process.
Can you tell us more about the various destructions of the environments?
One of our biggest destruction scenes was where the gargoyle in pursuit of Adam flies into Adams apartment – the wings of the gargoyles cutting through the walls of the building and resulting in the collapse of the entire roof structure. There was extensive R&D done for the scene with resulted in a number of different techniques to solve the action. Houdini was used to sort the wings slicing through the walls shot, while the roof collapsing was done in 3D studio Max and thinking Particles.
Have you created previz for the action sequences?
Previs/ Post vis was done by a team connected to production and organized by James McQuaide. The team though was housed in the same building as Iloura so the communication was pretty immediate. One of the Lead post vis artist came over to Iloura when shot production began in earnest and became our layout artist which proved valuable in terms of translating the 3 d post vis scenes into the Iloura pipeline.
Can you explain in details about the demons crowds creation?
One of our most complex challenges was how to deal with the Demon crowds who attack the Gargoyles in their hundreds in the cathedral environment – both on the roof tops and on the ground. We utilized a crowd tool called Miarmy to help us solve this particular requirement. The demons are humanoid and behave in the same way as humans but with super human ability. In order to build up libraries of believable motion and characteristics for the hyped up demon crowd we utilized Deakin Motion Lab in Melbourne for some motion capture. They were able to provide an acrobat talent who was amazingly energetic and agile. He performed lots of runs, runs with turns, runs with dodges, running and dying, jumping, fighting off attackers. We tried to keep the mocap fairly modular so that we could stitch passes together in order to give us sustained performances for the shots. The cycles were integrated into our crowd libraries and utilized by the animators as required depending on the individual demands of the shot.
What was the biggest challenge on this project and how did you achieve it?
The film ultimate challenge for us was dealing with shots that were 90% to 100 % cg. Mostly our work has been about integrating cg elements in to live action plates. So much of the work in I FRANKENSTEIN was integrating some blue screen actors into massive environments and interacting with animated cg characters. Many of the shots were 100 % CG. This was the first time we had to consistently deal with shot after shot needing big elements to render through our pipeline. Managing the data and the artists that had to continuously supply a vast variety of elements for the shots proved to be a huge challenge for us and was a steep learning curve.
What do you keep from this experience?
We have most certainly been educated into the impactful nature that an asset heavy film will impose on a pipeline. We understood as we progressed into the production of the film how quickly and how dense the assets on a show like this can become and challenge the capacity of a facility.
How long have you worked on this film?
Iloura worked 10 months on this project.
How many shots have you done?
Iloura produced around 250 shots.
What was the size of your team?
In total we had around 140 people work on the film.
What is your next project?
Iloura is currently working on SPONGE BOB SQUARE PANTS 2 for Paramount Pictures due for release in Feb 2015.
A big thanks for your time.
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– Iloura: Dedicated page about I, FRANKENSTEIN on Iloura website.
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Put the tater tots in a 9x13 baking dish and place in a 350°F oven to allow the tater tots to start to brown.
Brown the hamburger in a skillet. When the hamburger is done drain off the excess grease/fat.
When the meat has been drained sprinkle it over the tater tots. Then mix the can of cream of mushroom soup, a can of milk and the Worcestershire sauce together. Pour this mixture over the tater tots and hamburger.

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Statistics suggest that 179 angry turmeric and red jowar farmers may have just been the reason behind the loss of daughter of KCR, Kavita Kalvakuntla, who was seeking re-election from the Nizamabad parliamentary constituency of Telangana.
Leading up to the election, Nizamabad witnessed hundreds of farmers getting onto the roads and protesting for a correction in minimum support price (MSP) and the setting up of a Turmeric board as promised.
When none of those protests yielded any results, the farmers adopted a unique method of staging a protest.
A total of 179 farmers filed their nominations against Kavita in the Lok Sabha elections.
Starting off, this attempt to protest from within the electoral system was belittled by most people. None expected it to have an impact.
It turns out that the 179 farmers actually may have contributed to the loss suffered by the sitting TRS MP.
|Kavita Kalvakuntla (TRS)||4,09,481|
|Arvind Dharmapuri (BJP)||4,79,748|
|Votes polled for the 179 farmers||98,723|
|Margin of victory||70,785|
A total of 186 candidates were in the fray, 7 representing their respective parties and 179 farmers who filed their nominations as independents.
BJP’s Arvind Dharmapuri secured the maximum votes defeating Kavita Kalvakuntla with a margin of 70,875 votes. A total of 98,723 were polled in favour of the 179 farmers, indicating that the farmers played a huge role in defeating KCR’s daughter.
The BJP made inroads into the youngest state of the country with a stunning performance in the Lok Sabha elections.
In 2014, BJP won a solitary seat in the Secunderabad parliamentary seat which was won by veteran leader Bandaru Dattatreya.
Not only did the BJP manage to retain that seat but improved their performance by a staggering 300 per cent by winning the Secunderabad, Adilabad, Nizamabad, and Karimnagar constituencies.


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hen we are not shown love from a partner and still accept them, it may be because we believe that's what we deserve. So we try to make it work. Why? Because everyone has faults. It's easy for others to take advantage when we're depressed and easier for us to normalize a toxic relationship when we think we are the problem. It's easy to fall out of communication and to put up walls. It's harder to take fault, accept blame, be truthful, forgive, face our fears and demons, and to face others and their expectations. It's hard to admit that you can't hold a partner responsible for our own happiness, and you cannot be accountable for theirs. It's hard to see things from other's perspectives. It's hard to let go.
I have been accepting of all kinds and degrees of love throughout my life. Recently I have worked through all of the above, and now I want what I deserve. But what do I deserve? What kind of love do I have to give? What should we factor into this painfully overused and vague quote? I have every last part of me to give. My love is mature, trusting, honest, passionate, caring, empathetic, unwavering, understanding, accepting and patient, and that's the kind of love I think I deserve. I'm willing to accept that love or something close. Perfection is a construct of a mind trying to create order in chaos. We owe it to ourselves to accept the greatest love we can give, flaws and all. Life is too short.
But with all that said watch me fuck it up hard. Even when I put my head where my heart is there's a margin for disaster. There are seven billion people on the plant but during an average lifetime, you will only meet 10,000. How many of them will meet your specific requirements for a potential mate? I've sort of the done the math and it's utterly depressing. No one is perfect, we all just have to do our best, and hope it's enough.
It's been a hard couple of days.. trying not to be too sensitive. Trying not to cry at the drop of a dime..trying to hold it all together and think of everyone else when I'm stuck on myself and how it hurts to breathe.

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text: Geoff Cape is one of Canada's best known social entrepreneurs. He's the founder of Evergreen, a charitable organization that encourages Canadians to take a hands-on approach to improving the health of their cities. Evergreen focuses on integrating nature into urban design through sustainable greening projects in schoolyards, parks, communities and at Evergreen Brick Works, a unique environmental community centre in Toronto. Since its inception in 1990, Evergreen has grown to over 115 employees and several locations across Canada. Come hear Geoff speak about his experiences in the world of social entrepreneurship.

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Brahmasutra-Catuhsutri (The First Four Aphorisms of The Brahmasutras Along with Sankaracarya's Commentary and English Explanation 'Sreyaskari')
This is a groundbreaking explanation of Sankaracarya's Bhasya on the first four sutras of Vedanta. Through this book, the venerable author has given us a bird's eye view of the entire prasthantrya Bhasya. Its greatest achievement lies in pointing out to us how, because of misinterpretation of the very first word of the Brahmasutra Bhasya, modern Advaitins have deviated from the original meaning itended by Bhasyakara.
The author is a sannyasi in the lineage of Sankaracarya, having been initiated into sannyasa at Sringeri. Undoubtedly, he is one the greatest scholars of Advaita Vedanta of this century. His pure life has been a source of constant inspiration for his devotees.
|List of Abbreviations||IV|
|A Bird's Eyeview of the Brahmasutras||50|
|Reviews of Sreyaskari||143|
|Index of Sanskrit Words||149|
Item Code: NAK418 Author: Swami Paramananda Bharati Cover: Paperback Edition: 2015 Publisher: Chaukhamba Surbharati Prakashan ISBN: 9789385005107 Language: Sanskrit Text With English Translation Size: 9.5 inch x 7.5 inch Pages: 161 Other Details: Weight of the Book: 320 gms

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CUBS 8 - GIANTS 6
The San Francisco Giants are trying to get things figured out. One day it's their offense. The next day it's Tim Lincecum.
I would say 10 runs in two games would constitute a solid offensive output. The Giants at this point in the season are what they are. A subpar offensive group that when a few guys get hot, Posey and Sandoval last night, are a club capable of putting a few runs on the board. Usually that is enough to win the game given the outstanding pitching they get from the starters.
Except last night.
I can't tell you how shocking it was to see Lincecum give up 4 runs in the first inning last night. Especially when you consider that he gave up four runs in the first inning for the ENTIRE SEASON last year! Now to get some perspective on Lincecum's struggles I encourage you to read this post from McCovey chronicles which basically tells us that we are spoiled by the greatness that is Tim Lincecum.
Tim's problems are more in his head than anything physical. In just about every game recap that I read on last night's game they mention that Tim has been trying to wean himself from the help of past coaches and his father who helped him develop his unusual delivery. The SF Chronicle even quotes him as saying "I'm 26. I don't need a babysitter anymore."
Well Tim I hate to tell you:
Talk to the people who got you there! You sound like a little whiny kid when you say you don't want to talk to the people who can help you most. Sure you are 26 years old and are making $9 million this season but if you want another big contract after next season then you need to shut up and call your dad. Never before this season have I heard of Lincecum messing with his motion so much. I have also never heard of him giving up 2 homeruns in a game and then 4 runs in the first inning in back-to-back starts either. He even admits to himself that the problem is in his head and I think the fact that he is inexplicably avoiding talking to his dad has something to do with his struggles this season. I wonder how much the pot incident in the off-season has strained their relationship?
All of this talk of Lincecum's struggles has overshadowed the performance of the teams other phenom Buster Posey. Buster was 3 for 5 and drove in four runs last night. After a little mini slump in Atlanta he is back and producing. Buster has become the Giants leader on offense. As Buster goes so goes the Giants offense. It's a lot to put on the shoulder pads of a 23 year old rookie, but I think he can handle it.

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Professional Custom Accounting: Describe the historical event represented in the relief carving inside the Arch of Titus.
Analyze the Augustus of Primaporta statue. What specific symbols refer to Augustus’ divine lineage (explain exactly how the symbols do this)? What kinds of messages are intended from the images on Augustus’ breastplate? Finally, how do his physical stance and bodily proportions connect to famous statues from earlier cultures?
Describe the historical event represented in the relief carving inside the Arch of Titus. What exactly was happening, when, and where? Explain how this relief and the arch itself functioned as propaganda in the Roman Empire.


President Barack Obama joined David Karp, the founder of Tumblr, for a live chat about student debt Tuesday. One-third of Americans who applied for an educational loan this year also have a Tumblr account, said Karp, who fielded questions about educational costs submitted by Tumblr users. Here’s what POTUS had to say to today’s students.
My student debt was manageable, unlike yours.
Obama said that when he graduated with an undergraduate degree he was able to pay off his student loan debt in a year with a job that wasn’t particularly high paying. But today student loan balances average about $30,000.
Following up on Josh’s post, “We Need a New Kind of Financial Advice,” I’d like to posit the following, to be taught in all schools and financial literacy courses immediately:
For most of us, debt management is part of being an adult.
Right now, the standard financial advice is get out of debt immediately because debt is bad. Or, the more nuanced version: because the longer it takes to pay off your debts, the more you have to pay in interest.
If you were to guess what the most popular piece on The Billfold is, what would you say? The story that readers from all over are looking up and reading on a daily basis isn’t about how compounds interest works or the difference between traditional and Roth IRAs—it’s this piece by Anna Moreno, about when she defaulted on her student loans and what she did to get back on track.
Any Billfolders graduating college come May? Grad school? Commencement-themed porno to participate in? DO THIS. I will be your best friend. Or post a photo of it. SFW only.
Well this is very uncool, via the NYT: “Student Loans Can Suddenly Come Due When Co-Signers Die, a Report Finds.”
A few weeks ago when we talked about the guy with 13 kids, I mentioned how I liked the idea of my kids “working their way through college” like my parents did. Many of you were quick to point out that this was no longer feasible, that “working your way through college” now means ‘working your way through college and then also spending the next decade or more paying off your student loans.’ Which, come to think about, is exactly my experience.
Karen Weise at Businessweek breaks down a proposal from a group of “student-aid advocacy and research organizations” whose aims are to simplify student loan repayment. The plan includes “auto-IBR,” or automatically enrolling all federal student loan borrowers in a repayment plan based on income, and then collecting payments through an employer withholding system. Whoa now.


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A typical gasoline station has a storage capacity of 30,000 to 40,000 gallons in underground tanks. In the past, these tanks were sometimes subject to spills from overfilling and to leaks caused by corrosion. Today, station owners have taken several important steps to reduce these risks.
When in contact with moisture in the air or ground, steel slowly rusts, causing corrosion of metal storage tanks and pipelines. When the moisture combines with the carbon dioxide in the air, a weak carbonic acid is formed, which dissolves the steel tanks or pipelines, appearing as rust. The application of a small positive electrical charge to the tank helps prevent this corrosion process.
New fiberglass tanks and steel tanks coated with fiberglass or other durable casings help prevent corrosion caused by underground moisture. The same high-tech coatings and linings also protect the nation's pipelines and above-ground storage tanks.
All tanks are equipped with large "buckets" located around the fill pipe, which catch any motor fuel that may spill when the delivery hose is disconnected from the fill pipe.
Sensors can detect even small leaks in underground storage tanks and piping. An automatic tank gauging system monitors the volume of petroleum product within a storage tank versus the amount of product dispensed to consumers.


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In their latest project, the 6th graders have been using Value to create a 3 dimensional weave pattern on paper. By using the shade method of blending, they worked to create a smooth gradation from dark to light tones. They finished off their projects by designing their own colorful background that used value as well.
Mr. Keiser has selected Marla Kay Miller as the featured artist for the weave design. Marla had wonderful areas of dark and light shadows that gave her drawing a sense of realism. She creatively combined various colors for her background that gave the piece a pleasing appearance.
You can see her project in the main hall along with all the other featured artists from this year.

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The story of the firemen through the time Discover the impressive collection of 40 former vehicles renovated from 1930 to 1980's and the water pumps from 1800's.
Beautiful castle built on former roman vestiges in the 12th Century, when Savoie was an independent land… Saint François de Sales like other prestigious historical personages liked to stay in this castle.
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Los Angeles Lakers team president Jeanie Buss doesn’t want anyone on the team who would fear playing alongside Kobe Bryant.
That’s a losing mentality, according to Buss, who was a lot more fired up than Bryant Thursday about the latest round of media criticism.
Buss says the Lakers’ unusual swings and misses in free agency the last couple of summers have nothing to do with Kobe.
“Any free agent that would be afraid to play with Kobe Bryant is probably a loser, and I’m glad they wouldn’t come to the team,” Buss said.
“I read the story,” Buss said Thursday. “I don’t agree with any of it. If there is somebody that’s on our payroll who is saying things like that, I’ll soon get to the bottom of it, and they won’t be working for us anymore.” […] In fact, Buss has a warning for all of Bryant’s detractors: “I have no doubt that Kobe will make people regret ever saying” those comments, she said.
“We made a very good case for [Carmelo Anthony] coming to Los Angeles,” Buss said. “But he’s from New York, he sees a mission. I understand why he chose to stay with New York. I don’t think any of that has to do with Kobe Bryant.”


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\The recent resurgence of slime toys has been winning the hearts of children all around the world.
It is possible to form your very own version of the gooey delight right from the comforts of your home. So, get ready, put on your lab coats, gather the right ingredients and be in for a laboratory-scale adventure with your young scientist as you prepare to produce your slimy masterpiece!
Duration: 5 Minutes
Round up the ingredients. For slime production, the scientist needs:
- A box of laundry softener
- A bottle of water
- A glass container (preferably with measurements)
- Glitter Glue (for a sparkling effect)
- A bowl
Squeeze the tube of glue into the bowl, this will be the main ingredient for your slime experiment.
Empty the bottle of water into the glass bowl and stir well with a spoon to mix the ingredients.
This is the tricky part. Prepare the softener in a glass container and do so with careful measurements: a recommended ratio would be 1 teaspoon of softener to half a cup of room temperature water. (This step is best overseen by an adult).
You will require that trusty spoon again, keep stirring the mixture until the powder is fully dissolved.
Now, it is time to add them all together. Mix the softener preparation with your bowl of glue and stir.
Your slime is about to shape up!
When done correctly, you will see the slime slowly appear right before you!
Roll them into balls, toss them around, squish the, with your fingers. Mold your new creation however you want, your young ones will have loads of fun.

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Forecast more >
A little warmer conditions can be expected this weekend with highs warming into the upper 60's. A few showers will be possible Sunday with a better coverage of rain expected Monday. The next cold front will move through early Wednesday with moderate cooling by the end of the week.
Nutty Jerry's to host monster truck mayhem
Nutty Jerry's' near Winnie has made a name as place for concerts but now the venue has added an outdoor arena.
Monster trucks will make some noise this weekend at the inaugural event.
Tom Wright caught up with one of the monster truck drivers who will break down Nutty Jerry's monster mayhem.


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|August 13, 2005
Millard County Fair Concert Set
I'm only singing 2 or 3 songs with them. Not sure which ones yet.
Band for the Millard County Fair, Delta, UT, Saturday, August 13, 2005
Show: 4:00 p.m.
Loreen Bliss - lead vocals, guitar
Kerry Manis - Rhythm guitar, harmonies
Rebecca Travis - Fiddle
Plus the band members of the Classic Country Rock Band Free Reign!
Scott - Bass
Eric - Lead Guitar
Jared - Drums
Thanks SO MUCH for letting me join in your show!!!
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Berlin's Bed Buffet
PUBLISHED ON January 08, 2015 |
Dream Lover Jazy Berlin spent her New Year's Day in a very relaxing way!
Jazy is serious about cozying up and watching movies to celebrate on New Year's Day! She even thought to add, that they might even order more! What a chill way to bring in 2015
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MOUNTAIN TOP WEDDING
Who wants to say “I Do!” on the mountain top?
Our clients were asking for a great place for their wedding but not on the beach. So we began their wedding day with breakfast in the middle of a lake and continued the ceremony on the top of a mountain. It’s one of the most breathtaking places we’ve ever been and just an hour drive from Punta-Cana.
We created the idea and concept of a wedding in boho style with dream charters. We just added our decor to the beauty of the nature. Click on photos below to see more.
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All cats must be vaccinated against Cat Flu and Feline Enteritis as a minimum requirement with an up-to-date vaccination certificate on admittance to the cattery. The time between the 1st injection and the booster is 3 weeks, so give yourself plenty of time when booking your cat in. The booster is every 12 months, don't let the course lapse to save money because your vet will insist on starting the course again.
As an advisory, we also recommend having the Leukaemia shot at the same time as the flu jabs. Leukaemia in cats is a viral infection picked up during activities like fighting or mating. We've both lost cats to and Leukaemia so if your kitty is an outside cat ask for it at the same time as the Cat Flu and Feline Enteritis.
Kittens can start a vaccination course from 9 weeks old and routinely will get injections against Cat Flu and Enteritis at 9 weeks and 12 weeks of age.
For the full course for new kittens they will need Flu and Enterits vaccination at 9 weeks, the 1st Leukaemia vaccination at 12 weeks (with 2nd Flu and Enteritis vaccine) and 2nd Leukaemia vaccination 3 weeks later, at 15 weeks.
Fleas & Worms
All cats should be flead and wormed before entering the cattery. This is generally a 'back of the neck' treatment these days.
It is strongly recommended that cats are brought to the cattery in a secure carrier which can be stored on the premises.
We are unable to board un-neutered male cats unless under special circumstances.

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Message from the President
Hello CAPMT Members,
Welcome to the online home for CAPMT (California Association of Professional Music Teachers), the MTNA affiliate in California. You will find important information about membership and student programs on this website. Please remember to renew your membership in MTNA & CAPMT. The CAPMT board encourages new members to engage in local and state events. We also seek to grow the membership of those specializing in orchestral instruments, voice, and composition.
Thank you for electing me to be the CAPMT President for the 2023-2025 term. I am humbled and gratified by your support, and I hope to meet many of you during the next two years. Thank you to the 2023-2025 Executive Board, District Directors, and Event Chairs, who are volunteering time and energy for a successful CAPMT organization. I look forward to working with this exceptional team.
Mona Wu DeCesare has been an outstanding CAPMT president and mentor during her 2021- 2023 term! She is an inspirational leader who has guided each member of the board as well as event chairs. We are grateful that Mona continues to serve as the Immediate Past President. Thank you to all board members, district directors, event chairs, and chapter presidents stepping down from service. The current CAPMT board is grateful for your leadership and devotion.
Besides an exciting 2023 Conference at Santa Clara University on October 27 and 28, many state and local events are available in the coming year. This website is updated throughout the year to keep you informed, but you may also visit your local CAPMT branch website for additional information.
Have a joyful, active year in CAPMT! Mitzi Kolar, President
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The MTNA Professional Certification Program exists to improve the level of professionalism within the field of music teaching. It benefits the members of the profession itself, as well as the public who interacts with the professional. For the music teaching professional, certification provides prestige, recognition and the potential for student recruitment and increased earning power. For the public, certification helps readily identify competent music teachers in their communities.
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Nate May (b. 1987) is a versatile American composer, keyboardist, and educator whose music has been heard across four continents: in jazz clubs and DIY spaces, on national television, in museums and modern dance venues, and on mainstage classical events at New York’s Sheen Center and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. His chamber, choral, and orchestral music, characterized by textural intricacy, rhythmic drive, and repurposed sounds, has been performed by the International Contemporary Ensemble, Ensemble Dal Niente, Wild UP, the Yale Philharmonia, Patchwork Duo, and Quartetto Indaco. Raised in Huntington, West Virginia, much of his work stems from a “fascination, love, and respect for the people” of Appalachia (Soapbox), including his oratorio State, the result of interviews he conducted with Appalachian migrants on a fellowship from the Berea Sound Archives, and “Licorice Parikrama,” a networked performance featuring West Virginians affected by the 2014 Elk River chemical spill.
Also an award-winning educator, he has served as a teaching artist with the American Composers Orchestra and taught courses at Yale University, Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, Montclair State University, the Walden School, and the Thurnauer school. In 2021 he founded Synthase, a school that nurtures musical creativity for young people through online lessons, classes, and interactive technology.
He holds a doctorate in composition from Yale, supported in part by a Charles Ives Scholarship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. He also earned degrees from Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music (M.M., Composition) and the University of Michigan (B.F.A., Jazz and Contemplative Studies). His teachers have included Aaron Jay Kernis, David Lang, Christopher Theofanidis, Geri Allen, Stephen Rush, and Michael Fiday.
Banquet and Awards Ceremony at Fiorillo's Restaurant
Our Awards Ceremony will honor our outstanding CAPMT members and lifetime achievement winner, Kathryn Hull.
We are pleased to present a special guest speaker at our upcoming 2023 CAPMT Conference Banquet:
Dr. Gary Ingle
Executive Director and CEO of Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)
There is an additional $40.00 fee to attend the banquet. Please see registration details at the link below:
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Wednesday, 9 October 2013
County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Committee Stage
Government amendment No. 1: In page 4, before section 5, to insert the following new section:5.--(1) Each county enterprise board shall stand dissolved on and from the dissolution day. (2) The Minister shall, as soon as practicable after the dissolution day, notify in writing the Registrar of Companies that, by virtue of this section, each county enterprise board stands dissolved. (3) The Registrar of Companies shall, on receipt of the notification under subsection (2), register the notification under the Companies Acts in respect of each county enterprise board.”.
Following advice from the Parliamentary Counsel it was decided to redraft this section to ensure that the Companies Registration Office is properly notified of the dissolution. The purpose of this amendment is to allow the Minister to comply with the winding-up obligations of limited companies - in this case the county enterprise boards - under the Companies Act by virtue of a written notification to the Registrar of Companies that each county enterprise board has been dissolved. It also provides that the Registrar of Companies shall register such notification in respect of each county enterprise board.
I move amendment No. 3:
In my experience of dealing with small companies that have dealings with the county and city enterprise boards, companies that provide employment, such as small retailers, hairdressers and companies in the services area, are not entitled to any financial assistance because they do not have the potential to export. These small companies might be employing six to ten people. They are giving employment in their local area. If they are not eligible for financial support, I sincerely believe they need a mentoring service. I am dealing with a case in Swords at present on behalf of my colleague, Senator Darragh O'Brien. This lady is doing very well in a hairdressing business but she desperately needs to talk over her business issues.
In page 5, subsection (3), between lines 3 and 4, to insert the following:“(d) Any arrangement under this section will be cost neutral to the local authority and will be funded by a dedicated operational budget provided by Enterprise Ireland for Local Enterprise Offices.”.
The situation appears to be very unbalanced. I realise the money must go to companies that have the potential to export, but I believe we should expand the mandate of the enterprise board. That is not allowed at present, unless on an ad hoc basis. I know there is pressure on resources and on the availability of money for the enterprise boards. That will be a very serious issue for the new local enterprise offices, LEOs, if they are to have money to run their businesses. I am speaking on behalf of small employers whose businesses are in the services sector and who could really increase the size of their businesses if they had mentoring. In the Fianna Fáil policy paper on promoting women entrepreneurs I pushed very ardently for encouraging two or three people to start a business together, rather than one. It is torturous starting and running a business if one is on one's own.
My heart went out to the lady I met in Swords last week. I rang Oisin Geoghegan, the chief executive of the Fingal Enterprise Board, and he very courteously came out and spoke to her. He said he would do his best personally to help the lady. It is a lovely salon that employs young people. The lady wants to set up a hairdressing academy, which would provide more skills and create employment, so he decided that he would give her a mentoring service himself. I am calling for this to be provided. I am sure the Minister of State agrees that it makes sense. There is an issue with the fact that we cannot fund companies unless they are exporting. People talk about achieving growth in the economy and we all know the only way we can do that is by having more companies that will export.
I wholeheartedly agree with Senator White, the Fianna Fáil spokesperson on enterprise in the Seanad. She has proven expertise in advancing business and creating jobs in the Irish economy down the years. We have to take that expertise and the qualities Senator White brings to this debate into account with regard to this section. This gets to the core of the Bill's objective. The Fianna Fáil amendment refers to mentoring-----
We can talk about it when discussing the section later.
With regard to amendment No. 3, I seek clarification from the Minister. I am told by county enterprise boards that with the transfer of powers there are additional financial responsibilities for local authorities. The county enterprise board structure is currently 100% funded by the Government but powers will be transferred from the county enterprise boards to the local enterprise offices under Enterprise Ireland and the dual functioning responsibilities of local authorities.
The authorities will be responsible for part of the financing that will be at the disposal of the LEOs. Is that correct? If so, how does the Minister of State see local authorities being in a position to fund such activities given that many of them, including the one in my county, Donegal, are struggling financially to deal even with their current responsibilities under the 2001 Local Government Act? I refer to planning, housing, environmental issues and so on. They are strapped for cash. I do not believe that putting another layer, albeit a new one, of responsibility on local authorities in regard to job-creating responsibilities, an area where local authorities have no defined function under the 2001 legislation, can work. The answer will determine whether we press this amendment. Can the Minister of State clarify whether it is stated anywhere in the legislation that this will be cost neutral to local authorities and will not cost them an additional penny? Will there be a budget of at least €40 million dedicated and available to the LEOs nationally? That is what the CEOs of the county enterprise boards have sought from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation down the years. They require that sort of budget to fulfil their role effectively and efficiently.
I do not lay the blame on the Minister of State's desk but down through the years when the budget was available early in the year, very often when it came to October, November or December, additional moneys were made available because of the lack of spending in certain areas and these were given to the county enterprise boards. They had to approve the grant aid within six weeks and draw down also had to be made in that time. It was neither workable nor practicable. Perhaps the Minister of State might clarify this point. We will reserve judgment on whether to press the amendment. We cannot have a situation where county councils and councillors are expected to come up with a budget they do not have, for functions they do not have under the local government legislation. It would be grossly unfair to councillors and councils throughout the country to be expected to find such money.
I will clarify this issue for the Senator. The new local enterprise offices - in 31 locations around the country - will comprise the existing staff resources of the county enterprise boards and those of the business development units of the local authorities. These combined resources will deliver an enhanced service via a very effective service level agreement, which I will circulate. It clearly indicates the new role and is well worth studying. I refer to Senator White's point which we will discuss later. It is not in any way excluded and if anything will be enhanced. The combined resources will deliver an enhanced and integrated support service involving business people through a first-stop shop, under a service level agreement to micro and small businesses.
This is breaking ground in respect of enterprise in every county. There will be a great level of autonomy in respect of the involvement of local authority and Enterprise Ireland staff, currently under the remit of the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. The Exchequer allocation, as secured by the Department, will continue to be the primary source of funding for the provision by the LEOs of grant-aid support to the micro and small business sector. Individual LEO budgets will be allocated by Enterprise Ireland as a separate, ring-fenced subhead. It is entirely assured, without any dilution. It is ring-fenced funding that will be benchmarked. It is anticipated that local authorities will provide funding to LEOs for activities and projects, particularly in regard to enterprise promotion, through their normal budgetary processes. As I stated, local authorities have already committed staff resources on a county-by-county basis. To include in legislation the provision mentioned by the Senator would prohibit local authorities from supporting enterprise development in their local areas and, in my view, would directly contravene last year's decision by Government to restructure the existing model, creating an enhanced national enterprise support model to be delivered through the local authorities.
What is contained in the legislation is an enhancement of the service, providing a one-stop shop and enhanced role of services. I will circulate the service level agreement. Any questions Senators may have about availability, county by county, and the due diligence to be carried out is clearly set out in that document.
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit. Tá lúcháir orm go bhfuil an soiléiriú sin ar fáil. We would very much welcome reading the service level agreement ahead of Report Stage of the Bill in order to reflect on it.
I do not question in any way either the sincerity of the Minister of State's standpoint or the view he has expressed as to the benefit of the change. My worst fears, however, have been confirmed after hearing the Minister of State read that script. I refer to the statement that while the primary source of funding for LEOs will come from the State, local authorities are also expected to provide funding - funding they do not have. At present county councils throughout the country are not engaged in job creation. Through the planning and economic development units of county councils and the county development plan they have certain functions and a statutory obligation to assist in this area where they play a pivotal role. That applies to county enterprise boards all over but nowhere is it more evident than in County Donegal where the county manager since 1993 has been the chairman of the county enterprise board. Councillors who have sat on these boards are now being dismissed under the new structures.
To date, job-creating responsibilities have been performed by Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and the county enterprise boards but all funding came from central government sources. It would be grossly unfair now if councils are to be asked to provide even a small amount of the required moneys. When the Minister of State mentions the primary source of funding is to come from the Exchequer, what does "primary source" mean? Is it 50%, 80% or 95%? What is the expectation of matching funding under this proposed legislation for local authorities? I am told different things, depending on who I speak to and have been given different levels of matching funding but these are only anecdotal. I can only go on the information provided to me but I understand there will be a matching funding requirement for local councils. This is funding they do not have and will compete with other commitments they have.
I accept the transfer of functions, as agreed in the legislation, will take care of the staffing complement but it is the hard core money that bothers me. Ultimately, this is about creating jobs and this costs money. The role of county enterprise boards, while providing mentoring and assistance, was to provide grant aid and seed capital to new companies starting up. To do that money is needed. On a cost per job basis, let us take, for example, a new enterprise that would create five jobs. Suppose the cost per job is €5,000 or €10,000 in grants, and the company receives a grant of €50,000 for setting up X number of jobs. Where is the €50,000 to come from now? Will it come solely from central government sources? Will this continue in regard to any form of venture capital, whether seed capital or interest-free loans? The county enterprise board model of interest-free loans has been exceptionally well received in business circles. Will it continue and, if not, from where will loans be funded? That is the crux here. Where is the money coming from for the funding for business start-ups that used to come from county enterprise boards? This is a long way of trying to find out the answer.
I note the Minister of State's responses. This is all about bringing the expertise of Enterprise Ireland and the county enterprise boards into the local authorities.
My experience is that the proposal has been welcomed across the board as a much more efficient way of delivering a very valuable service to local enterprises and individuals wishing to set up businesses. They will now be able to access all the information and supports they need in a one-stop-shop format from the local authority rather than having to go all around the houses. As the Minister of State pointed out, the money that was previously allocated to the county enterprise boards is being ring-fenced for the same purpose under the local authorities. Businesses will now have easier access to the experience and expertise of Enterprise Ireland through the provision of its micro-enterprise support services and so on. The local enterprise offices will report directly to the city or county managers, which is an important provision.
As I said, the local authority members and officials to whom I have spoken welcome these changes as an opportunity for them to get involved in the types of local job creation measure they have been seeking. Given their existing functions in the areas of planning, economic monitoring and corporate services, for example, they are well placed to deal with this new challenge and are, moreover, looking forward to it.
I apologise to the Minister of State for my late arrival. I got here as soon as I could from another meeting but am disappointed to have missed the debate on the earlier amendments. We received the clár for this week very late and there were a couple of errors in tabled amendments. We did not get ours in on time and will, therefore, be tabling several proposals on Report Stage.
The Minister of State knows we broadly support the provisions in the Bill, including the introduction of local enterprise offices, although our Report Stage amendments will address some specific issues. However, we also have a more general concern. We have been contacted by trade union representatives who are concerned that grant aid might be made available to companies that are not in compliance with labour law and, in some cases, are in serious breach of that law. Our amendments will seek to tie support for grant aid with compliance with labour law.
To clarify the issue raised by Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill, the primary allocation under this scheme will equal the moneys allocated under existing grants. Exchequer funding currently secured by the Minister will continue to be allocated under a separate subheading on a collective basis to Enterprise Ireland, and responsibility for the distribution of these funds to and between the county and city councils will be transferred to Enterprise Ireland in accordance with legislation and appropriate schemes. Budgets will be allocated on an annual basis but, in the interim, will come under the existing administration of pay and non-pay headings. It has been agreed that the budget allocation methodology will initially remain unchanged as regards measure one and that local authorities may provide additional funds for activities, projects and supports. In short, there will be no requirement for local authorities to match the funds coming from Enterprise Ireland. I have spoken to several local authorities and their main concerns include the stacked-up costs of doing business, vacant units, ailing town centres and so on. There is already a whole range of expertise in those areas within the local authorities, which the manager might decide to deploy. None of this will dilute any of the funding. The moneys allocated by the Department for enterprise through the enterprise boards will remain unchanged and there will be no matching stipulation. However, if local authorities wish to focus on supporting enterprise, rejuvenating a town centre or giving a derogation, for instance, they will have a huge level of autonomy in regard to their budget. Such decisions will be at their discretion. We are putting in place a comprehensive service level agreement which will clearly establish the capabilities and functions of business people, elected members and the fantastic staff who work in local government. I assure the Senator that when he reads the service level agreement, which I will circulate presently, he will see it all there in black and white. The funding allocations and how it will all be managed are set out clearly. The new arrangement with Enterprise Ireland will ensure there is access to expertise. Where before we had 31 autonomous enterprise boards, this new policy direction will ensure there is a more cohesive provision of support services to high-potential start-up companies and companies seeking to expand. There is also scope for the institutes of technology to get involved, if they so wish. It is a positive development.
I will withdraw the amendment on the basis that we may choose to resubmit it on Report Stage. I am willing to accede to the Minister of State at this stage and take the opportunity to examine the service level agreement. However, I have major concerns in the wake of the publication of an internal Enterprise Ireland report, which I intend to go through in detail with the Minister.

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