Time for the other 8 teams to make their debuts in Latvia. First up we have the Group B game between Switzerland and Italy and the Group C game between Belarus and Slovakia.
Evening games are Russia Kazakhstan from group C and Ukraine versus the Olympic champions Sweden in Group B.
Italy shocked Switzerland with a 3-3 draw in the Olympics but I cannot see this happening today.
Game on and a minor penalty to either side after only 47 seconds.
End of the first and no goals Penalty count stands at 14 to Italy and 10 to Switzerland. Shot Count 9 by Switzerland and 3 by Italy. Glad I am not at this one!
Second period much the same as the first with countless penalties. Switzerland had the chance to take the lead on 27.59 as Martin Pluss missed a penalty shot. Italy were again on the powerplay and this one counted as Anthony Iob put the underdogs in front assisted by De Bettin. Goal timed at 30.18. Switzerland really hit penalty trouble and just killed the first part of a 3 on 5 when the referee awards a penalty shot to Italy. John Parco ex Ayr Scottish Eagle misses at 34.31. Still 1-0 to Italy.
End of the 2nd and the outsiders Italy are ahead 1-0.
Into the third and Switzerland get an equaliser. Goal on 44.56 by Ruthemann assisted by Jeannin and Pluss. Switzerland outshooting Italy by 39-14 and it pays off at 52.31 as Patric Della Rossa puts the Eidgenossen in front . 2-1 Switzerland. Italy pull goalie Muzzatti at 59.28 and Switzerland score an empty netter through Ruthemann at 59.40. Game over and Switzerland score 3 unanswered 3rd period goals to win the game 3-1. Penalty count of 26 to 24 for Italy and only around 8 mins of 5 on 5 hockey played during the game.
Slovakia are without Bondra, Gaborik, Demitra and Satan but should still have too much for an aged Belarus side. Man to watch will be Hossa, who had a career best 92 points in the NHL this season.
Absolutely nothing to report here. No live TV again and 0-0 at end of 1st. Slovakia seem to have the upper hand leading shot count by 13 to 4.
Slovakia start the 3rd period on a 90second powerplay and start by changing their goalie . 3 mins to go and Slovakia are outshooting Belarus by 37 to 15 but cannot get the winning goal. Game over and a shock as Belarus beat the favoured Slovakia 2-1.
Russia should be too strong for Kazakhstan but the latter are a sticky side but will likely fall foul of the picky refereeing we have seen so far in the tournament. Cannot wait to see Ovechkin and Malkin in action again.
Russia get off to a blistering start on the powerplay after 1.36 with a goal from Ovechkin assisted by Malkin and Sushinsky. Second powerplay for Russia after 2.24 and second goal after 2.44 with a blistering shot from right point by Arkhipov assisted by 19 year old Nikulin. Russia running riot and just as they return to 5 skaters Grigorenko sets Gorivokov free on the right to put the puck past the goalie 3-0. 12.32 gone and the competition gets its first major penalty when Blokhin of Kazakhstan goes for 2 plus 10 for checking from behind. Just seen the replay and after all the petty penalties that have been called today this goon gets away with an horrendous check to the head of Ovechkin. Should have been a game penalty IMHO. 18.41 and on the powerplay again, Russia make it 4-1 with a goal from Bykov assisted Kruchinin and Yemeleyev.
End of 1st 4-1 Russia.
Second period underway and more pressure from Russia. 24.13 and its 5-1 . Great work from Malkin behind the net. Picked out his mucker Ovechkin in front of goal and its behind the goalie before he could react.
26.41 and the goal of the tournament from Malkin. Russia short handed, Malkin forces turnover on the red line and bore down on the keeper. Goalie comes out and takes his legs from him. As he was falling , Malkin somehow got his stick on the puck and drove it into the empty net. 6-1 and it's the Ovechkin and Malkin show.29.39 and its 7-1 yep its Ovechkin assisted by Malkin. 32.24 and its 8-1 as Semin flashes the puck past theTambulov after good work from Arkhipov and Nikulin. Russia continued their pressure and could have had a couple more as the period ended. End of 2nd 8-1.
Quiet start to the third but the mean red machine just marches on and on 44.38 the third line broke free and a 1,2 3 pass from Kruchinin to Nikulin and finally to Semin to score. 9-1. 53.52 and Russia go double nap with another powerplay goal from Semin. Wide open play as Nikulin fed Zaripov on the right and he whipped a pass to Semin to score his third and Russia's 10th. Final score 10-1.
This Russian team is going to take some stopping. Ovechkin, Malkin, Semin, Nikulin, all under 25 and playing like old pros. Brilliant to watch, cant wait till the later stages.
Today's games kick off with match ups between Czech Republic and Slovenia and USA v Denmark.
The Czech Republic take on Slovenia in a must win game after their disappointing draw against Latvia. They won't want to have to take something from their last game against Finland to build up points for the knockout stages. Slovenia surpassed themselves in the narrow defeat to the Finns and will be out to surprise their illustrious neighbours.
The Czechs wasted no time in asserting their authority and went 1-0 up after 1:09 with an unassisted goal by Plakanec. 3.20 on the clock and it was 2-0 as the Czechs on the powerplay scored a simple goal. Erat passed from the right to Kaberle who blasted the puck goalwards and it was tipped past the goalie by Balastik. 10.35 and its 3-0 again on the powerplay as a superb cross ice pass from just inside the blue line found Erat all on his own on the left of the goal and he made no mistake. 4-0 as Michalek lets one go from centre blue line. Its becoming a bit of a procession here. 13.23 on the clock. That was enough for Slovenian goalie Glavic and he is replaced by Kristan. Slovenia pulled a goal back on 14.30. Terrible mix up in the Czech defence and Muric shot past Hlinicka. The puck appeared to hit both posts and bounce clear. After review, the ref gave the goal 4-1. End of 1st 4-1 to the Czechs.
Slovenia start the second strongly and deservedly get a 2nd goal. Pass across ice from Kopitar and Sotlar drives the puck home. Only 24 seconds gone in the period. 24.28 gone and its 5-2 to the Czechs. On the powerplay Balastik passes the puck behind the net to Erat who finds Michalek steaming in at centre to place the rubber past Kristan. 34.54 and another goal for Slovenia. Great stick work on the right by Kopitar who centred for Kranjc to hit one from the point past a screened Hnlicka. 5-3 and game on as the Slovenians take the game to the Czechs. End of 2nd 5-3 to Czech Republic but this game is far from over.
Great end to end 3rd period with Hlincka superb in the Czech goal. Slovakia finally break through to make it 5-4 . Unfortunately its at 59.59 and the game ends 5-4 to the Czechs. Slovenia's 4th scored by Razingar with an assist from Vidmar.
Superb game of hockey, Slovenia lose again but they are fighting hard for everything and should give the hosts a tough game in the final group game.
USA meet Denmark for the 3rd time in this competition and with one win each, the young American guns will want to add to their good win against Norway. Sidney Crosby should be too good for the Danish defence. Denmark surprised Canada with 3 second period goals and could make things difficult for some time for the USA.
First period passes with absolutely nothing to report, mainly as it is not on telly. 0-0 and 4 mins of penalties each.
USA blast out of the traps and Albert puts them in the lead after only 20 seconds of the period starting. 26.32 and its 2-0 to the Americans. Yan Stastny scoring with assists from Ryan Suter and Ryan Kesler. End 2nd 2-0 to USA and they will have a 90 second powerplay to start the 3rd .
USA go 3-0 ahead on 52.52, goal scored by Kessel assisted Hilbert.
No further action and USA win comfortably 3-0.
Nyttimaki will start in goal for Finland as they will try to silence the crowd early tonight against hosts Latvia. Latvia will be trying to keep out of the penalty box to contain the Finns.
Its Finland who have penalty trouble when after 6.57 Tuomo Ruutu is given 5 plus game for charging. 8.59 and they have to kill a 3 on 5 as Lehtonen hits the box for roughing. 14.33 gone and a 10 minute misconduct for the other Ruutu as Finland struggle with the refereeing.
End of a feisty first period with the scores level at 0-0.
Into the third and Finland all but wrap up the game with a powerplay goal by Peltonen at 48.42. Powerplay goal as Numelin worked the puck from centre blue to the point and Peltonen "pelted " the rubber past the goalie for 3-0.Finland make it 4-0 with a goal on 51.52. There looked like a man in the crease as the puck was shot but after a review the goal stood. Goal scored by Aki Berg assisted by Numelin and Jokinen. 55.10 and Jani Rita makes it 5-0 when he poked the puck in past Naumovs from an acute angle. Assist by Pirnes. Game over and the Finns have an easy 5-0 win over the hosts.
Canada will have 4 more skaters in their line up tonight than they did in their first game, including Brendan Shannahan who will take over as captain. They should be far too strong for Norway. Best chance for the Norwegians to get anything from this game appears to be to defend and keep the score down.
Canada take the lead on the powerplay on 8.09 with a goal from Bergeron from Robidas and Crosby. Less than 30 seconds later its 2-0 with a mark from Brad Boyes assisted by Sidney Crosby. 13.35 and its 3-0 Canada with an unassisted goal by Mike Comrie. End of the 1st and Canada are in easy street at 3-0, just as they were in their first game against Denmark!
Canada go further ahead 1:05 into the 2nd period with a goal from Sidney Crosby assisted by Bergeron and Hamhuis. 23 mins gone and Canada go nap . Goal scored by Jason Williams assisted by Mike Comrie and Dan Hamhuis, on the powerplay. 31.56 and the next goal for Canada through Bergeron with assist from Crosby and Schultz. That's enough for goalie Grotnes and he is replaced by Gunderson at 32.55. Not much of a difference as 19 seconds later he too is picking the rubber out of the net. Goal timed at 33.53 and Canada lead 7-0 through a powerplay goal from veteran Brendan Shanahan assisted by Cammalleri. Both guys only joined the team yesterday. End of the 2nd and its 7-0 to Canada.
Norway pull a goal back after 47.42 on a 5 on 3 powerplay.Goal scored by Thoresen assisted by Ask and Vikingstadt. Canada take their foot off the pedal and run out time for an easy 7-1 win.
Ok that's it for Sunday, no surprises today and we move into the third matches in the preliminary round tomorrow!


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In the past thirteen years, the Fair Housing Justice Center has established itself as a leader in fair housing.
The organization began as a program of HELP USA. In 2004, HELP USA recognized that there was a need for an organization to counter housing discrimination in the New York City region when it learned that many formerly homeless families were encountering housing discrimination in their search for a permanent home. So HELP USA recruited two of the nation's leading fair housing advocates to organize what would become The Fair Housing Justice Center to fill this void.
In 2005, the FHJC opened its doors as a program of a larger non-profit organization, HELP USA. By 2009, after incubating the new organization, the FHJC began operating as an independent, nonprofit civil rights organization, governed its own volunteer Board of Directors.
"The Fair Housing Justice Center was created to fill a serious void in New York City," co-founder and Executive Director, Fred Freiberg said. "In 2004, one of the largest and most racially segregated cities in the nation did not have a full-service fair housing organization devoted to addressing the problem of housing discrimination and residential segregation on a regional basis."
"Housing discrimination is a fundamentally undemocratic force that excludes and divides people, subjugates some and advantages others, and prevents many populations from equally accessing a home as well as the social, economic, and educational opportunities that may come from living in a particular neighborhood. Residential segregation is a stain on our region and our nation," Freiberg continued. "The inequalities and injustices that flow directly from housing discrimination and segregation continue to inflict serious harm on individuals, families, and entire communities."
Since our founding, the FHJC's investigations have led to legal challenges that have changed the way many housing providers do business; opened up tens of thousands of housing opportunities to populations previously excluded; and recovered millions in damages and penalties for victims of housing discrimination. The FHJC has influenced local, state, and federal housing policies; increased public awareness about fair housing rights; and improved how fair housing laws are enforced. And the FHJC has changed lives by empowering people to exercise their fair housing rights. Read more about what we accomplished in our first 10 years.
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This information was published in 1966 in An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A. H. McLintock. It has not been corrected and will not be updated.
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Ascents of Ruapehu
Maori Legend of Mounts Ruapehu and Taranaki (Egmont)
Distant view of Mt. Egmont
Ruapehu in eruption, 1945
Volcanoes of Tongariro National Park
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Ruapehu, the beautiful maid, was married to Taranaki. One day, while her husband was away hunting, she was wooed and won by Tongariro. When Taranaki returned at the end of the day he surprised the guilty pair. A titanic battle ensued in which Taranaki was defeated. He retreated towards the west coast, carving out the course of the Wanganui River as he went. When he reached the coast he moved northwards to the western extremity of the North Island, where he rested. There his great weight made the shallow depression which afterwards filled with water and became Te Ngaere swamp. Taranaki, or Egmont, as Cook named him, now sits in silence looking towards his wife and his rival. In spite of her infidelity, Ruapehu still loves her husband and sighs occasionally as she remembers him, while the mist, which drifts eastward from his head, is the visible sign of Taranaki's love for her. For his part, Tongariro, who despairs of ever possessing her again, smokes and smoulders with anger. To this day travellers in the Tongariro National Park see the basin called Rua Taranaki, "the Pit of Taranaki", which lies to the east of the Tama Saddle which was the original home of Taranaki.
The name Ruapehu does not appear to commemorate any event in Maori legend. Broken into its components it means rua (two) and pehu (to explode or make a loud noise). But this method of breaking down Maori place names in order to explain their meaning is far from reliable.
by Bernard John Foster, M.A., Research Officer, Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington and Thomas Ludovic Grant-Taylor, M.SC., New Zealand Geological Survey, Lower Hutt.
Geology of the Tongariro Subdivision, Bulletin 40 N.S., Geological Survey Department, Gregg, D. R. (1960).
How to cite this page: 'Maori Legend of Mounts Ruapehu and Taranaki (Egmont)', from An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A. H. McLintock, originally published in 1966.
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Busted have grown-up without growing old with their fourth album 'Half Way There' which will be released on February 8th. It finds the band returning to their hyperactive pop-punk sound for the first time since 2003's all-conquering, multi-Platinum album 'A Present For Everyone'.
The announcement comes after Busted announced the smallest show of their career this morning. They'll play the 100 Club on Monday and the show sold-out within 2 minutes. In addition, the band are also excited to confirm details of a major UK arena tour for March 2019.
They spent a year working on the album. They wrote more material than ever, much of it at Bourne's apartment in North London where they spent so much time together back when they first started the band. They constantly revisited each idea to make the album as strong as it could possibly be, and also had the opportunity to work with their dream producer Gil Norton, the man behind classic albums from Foo Fighters and Pixies.
The result is an album that expands upon Busted's trajectory the first time around. It's a rush of melody and effervescent riffs as they blend huge arena-filling choruses with the classic pop-punk sound of Blink 182 and New Found Glory. Lyrically it's often reflective and nostalgic ('Reunion', 'All My Friends' and a mini Busted autobiography in the shape of 'It Happens'), but there are some fantastical flights of fancy too in the shape of 'Shipwrecked In Atlantis' and a tribute to Elon Musk in 'Race To Mars'.
'Nineties' is one of the tracks which will claim a place alongside other Busted favourites such as 'Year 3000' and 'Crashed The Wedding'. Opening in low-key fashion, the track erupts into life by taking us back to the era of Smashing Pumpkins and Macaulay Culkin and the carefree "days of ditching school to watch The Goonies." The track features a co-writing credit for their old friend Dougie Poynter of McFly.
"If I was a Busted fan, I'd listen to this record and feel like I got my band back," agrees Bourne.
'Half Way There' is Busted's fourth album and their second after returning with 'Night Driver' in 2016. The title is a play on the reference in their huge hit 'Year 3000' to the band releasing their seventh album. Now they're halfway to achieving precisely that, and far ahead of schedule.


Coming in hot with a new solo EP on his own Neovinyl imprint is everyone's favorite long-haired Spaniard, Carlo. The Ohana EP is a bright, clubby three tracker meant to thaw out cold winter dancefloors. The title track and "Sugar Sweet Sunshine" are jumpy, chopped soul affairs carrying a similar, joyous vibration.
Meanwhile, our premiere, "Three Days In A Row", is a low-slung and funky deep house track representative of the reliable club tools the label is known for. A fat, looped bassline serves as the backbone here–sustained by vintage drum samples and just the right amount of percussion and hi-hat action needed to propel the song further. Filtered and flanged samples weave in and out to complement the arrangement. All in all, it's a steady club number that should appeal to many a house DJ.
NVR080 will be available digitally in February.


Catchy swing, jazz, latin and blues originals in the style of a classic 1950s vocal band record, featuring four horns, vocals and hot rhythm section.
"If you're a fan of the jazz standard and swing era, love a voice that envelopes you like a warm embrace, and music that's executed perfectly by some of Toronto's finest jazzers, pick up the new record. Beverly has a reputation for telling a good story so I wasn't surprised to see a tune about how her parents met, songs of love and loss, and a song inspired by several visits to Cuba. And if you think she's caught in a time warp and yearning to be a jazz singer in the 40s or 50s, check the diverse styles the band plays so well. They include a bossa nova, a samba, uptempo swing, a waltz and bebop"
The chemistry between Taft & Hiltz & Co. on disc 'n' stage is undeniable. Add in the talents of a horn section without peer – William Carn (trombone), Shawn Nykwist (tenor sax), Jake Wilkinson (trumpet) and Rich Underhill (alto sax—of Shuffle Demons fame and who btw is also running to be the new Mayor of Toronto!) – and the dream rhythm section of Artie Roth on bass and Sly Juhas on drums. Special guests like Adrean Farrugia on piano add further shades of colour to this rich musical tapestry.
This release shows Taft to be more than a jazz singer or interpreter. She digs deeper into the language of jazz, towards grasping its very essence for a better understanding of its impact on our lives. As a result, every lyric carries the weight of this deeply-rooted relationship – each word delivered by a singer with an uncanny connection to her material. Taft's velvety voice and meticulous phrasing proves ideally matched to the band which has coalesced around her.
The disc kicks off with "Clock Tickin," a slow minor blues inspired by the sounds of the clock above Hiltz' kitchen table. Juhas' drums keep tabs on the piece's electric pulse, under a blistering solo by Underhill.
The disc kicks off with "Clock Tickin," a slow minor blues with lyrics inspired by the sounds of the clock above Hiltz' kitchen table. Juhas' drums keep tabs on the piece's electric pulse, under a blistering solo by Underhill.
The flirty and biographical "Gay Repartée at the Ski Chalet" documents her parents' meeting – both playing key roles in her love of vintage jazz – and the track's slow, slinky groove provides a jumping off point for solos from Hiltz and Underhill, as you can hear the influences of both Ella and Peggy Lee in Taft's care.
"Beautiful Listener" provides a direct conversation between artist and audience, hushed and inviting, with enough space to register the quality of Taft's vocal as it wraps itself around each word – in praise of a memorable audience member, and the beauty that can be found if our ears are open to it.
"Soft Colours by the Sea Wall" paints a picture of Cuba, from Taft's personal relationship with Havana – with its distinctive Latin bossa rhythm and Wilkinson's rich contribution on trumpet.
On the upbeat, acoustic bass-driven "Trav'llin Along" with its fully-charged horn section and Hiltz' muted guitar, Taft's voice soars as if smiling, swinging with the grace and power of an old-time big band. As well, a spectacular guitar solo from Hiltz adds fuel to an already well-nourished fire.
The subjects behind "Izzie and Birdie" are not who you might have expected but are, rather, two young girls who do the playful things little girls do – with the music colouring the scene with an upbeat, carefree feel distantly reminiscent of Richard Rodgers' "My Favourite Things" before a breakaway piano solo by Farrugia and glorious accompaniment by a children's choir takes it somewhere fresh.
All in all, Beverly Taft meets the Nathan Hiltz Orchestra showcases the Taft-Hiltz union with a release that heralds a triumphant return to big band jazz thinking. Taft lends an element of glamour to this project, rekindling the glory days of Doris Day (the understated jazz singer as opposed to her movie star persona) and the swing era. As a result, Taft and her beautiful voice do much more than meet Nathan Hiltz and his Orchestra – she completes the link in a reverent chain, transforming all 9 players into one while they resuscitate a much-loved era of vintage jazz and better times.
"Taft's a solid performer, one of the busiest in the Toronto area... full of energy."
"Taft's sweet snarl is excellently matched to standards like Autumn in New York and the lilting With a Song in My Heart...Her wit and essential sweetness leap from the speakers with surprising vitality..."
"Beverly Taft's strong suit comes shining through on the up tempo tunes. She has super intonation and the words are clear no matter how fast the song may be..."


Bucket garden ideas is the answer for you if you have a small space, little time, and a limited budget. This is an ideal solution for people that are away from home for days at a time. The bucket garden idea video includes easy instructions on how to build and maintain and expandable self watering system.
Easy hydroponics are a passive system that produces a large amount of flowers or vegetables, very quickly, in a small space. Hydroponics is the process of raising plants without soil. How can this be? The plants are started in a soil-less medium like: rockwool, foam cubes, or compressed peat pellets (Jiffy-7). To start the plants, the roots should just touch the nutrient liquid; some of the roots will grow deep into the solution. The nutrient solution contains easy to obtain fertilizers and other elements that are found in your local big-box stores, hardware, or garden stores.
Easy hydroponics or soil-less gardening is a perfect utilization of rooftops, patios or yards with poor soil quality. Hydroponic gardening provides essential nutrients quickly to the roots on a very consistent basis resulting in better growth and higher yields. Hydroponics provides a more stable soil fertility, temperature, and moisture than gardening with traditional soil. Because of the ample nutrients available, plantings can be denser. Soil-less gardening greatly reduces the majority of soil born insects and diseases, reducing the need for pesticides. Easy hydroponic gardening uses less water per square foot, compared to gardening with traditional soil. Hydroponic gardening helps to eliminate the back breaking work of carrying bags and bags of soil or the endless job of hoeing weeds. For a good video on easy hydroponic gardening, check this out:Http://Www.Youtube.Com/Watch?V=Odyeffycvky.
This article shares with you three different easy hydroponic systems. In these passive floating systems, no water circulating pumps, aeration pumps or engineering skills are required. Pumps are common in commercial systems. The passive floating hydroponic gardening system holds the plants just on top of the nutrient solution in cups with drainage holes, supported by a sheet of Styrofoam™™. I will first share with you Passive Hydroponic Universal Instructions that will help you get started. These instructions include: selecting crops, choosing containers, starting plants indoors, mixing fertilizer solutions, and starting plants in hydroponic solution. I will then describe the materials needed to construct three different systems including: plastic tote, wading pool, and wood frame systems.
Caution Even a small amount of water can be a possible drowning hazard for children. Please make certain that your hydroponic system is well protected from small children.
Cool season plants love this passive hydroponic system. I recommend a spring and fall planting of leafy green vegetables that include: lettuce (bibb, Boston, leaf, and Romaine), mustard greens, bok choy, mint, chives, and kale. Warm season crops that can be planted after the early spring crop is done include: Swiss chard, basil, cucumbers, watercress, and zinnia, an annual flower.
This article guides you through building three different passive floating gardens. The sizes include: a 6.25-gallon tote, a kiddie 4-5′ wading pool, and a 4' x 8' plastic lined wooden structure. Any noncorrosive container can be used, including water tanks, buckets, or tubs that hold water and are 4 to 6 inches deep. To hold the plant roots just at the surface of the solution you will need net pots or Styrofoam™ coffee cups. Net pots can be purchase from a commercial hydroponic supplier.
Cut cup holes in a 1½" thick Styrofoam™ sheet large enough to allow the net pots or cups to drop 1/8 inch below the bottom. A 3" net pot or a standard Styrofoam™ cup will need a 2½" hole. A 2" net pot will require a 1¾" hole. . Standard Styrofoam™ cups need to have 1/4″ slits cut in the sides and the bottom to let the roots grow through.
Purchasing seedling transplants is the easiest way for beginners to get started. It is easy to find a large selection of low cost, green leafy vegetable varieties in any garden center. In most cases the seedlings have been started in a soil-less mixture. It is common for these garden centers to have the plants displayed outside so they are already acclimated to the outdoor environment.
I have had great success starting plants in compressed peat pellets (Jiffy-7). The pellets are very easy to water and show good resistance to dampening off disease. Start the seeds approximately three weeks prior to moving them outside. The plants need to be fully rooted with leaves approximately 1 to 1 and 1/2" inches long before moving them outdoors. It is critical that you harden off your plants before setting them out. Hardening off is the process of slowly acclimating plants to a more sunny, cool, windy outdoor environment. A week before transplanting, place your plants outside in a shaded area for approximately an hour. Then extend the time one hour each day and place in more direct sunlight each day for the remaining part of the week. Hardening off will have a very positive effect on the success rate of your transplants.
Add 1 to 2 level teaspoons of water-soluble 20–20–20 or 18-18 -21 fertilizer with micronutrients to each gallon of water (J. R. Petters inc. All Purpose 20-20-20 Water Soluble Fertilizer, or Miracle-Gro® Water Soluble Tomato Plant Food 18-18-21) and ½ to 1 teaspoon of Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate). See figure 2. Additional calcium may need to be added if you have soft water. Stir until dissolved. In most cases you can grow an entire crop of greens without changing or adding solution. Monitor the water level and add water if it becomes low. If it rains alot you may need to add additional fertilizer and Epsom salts at the same ratio to compensate for the additional volume of water. The pH level of the solution should be checked with a simple pH tester that can be purchased at a pool supply store or garden center. The final pH of the solution should be 5.5 to 6.5. Adjustments can be made upward by adding agricultural line. By adding aluminum sulfate, you can lower the pH. You can grow two crops of greens in the same solution before the entire solution needs to be changed.
Transplants should be flat bottomed, fully rooted in a soil-less media consisting of: rockwool, foam cubes, or compressed peat pellets. I would not recommend coconut fiber, sand, Perlite, or Vermiculite, because it doesn't form a ball, which makes it more difficult to transplant. A flat bottom seedling makes good contact with the solution in the bottom of the cup. Do not add, remove, or pack the soil-less mix in the cups. This soil-less root ball should be surrounded by air. By having the roots extend slightly out of the nutrients the plant can absorb needed oxygen through the exposed roots. Use a toothpick can be used to prop the plant so it stays upright in the cup. It is important to remember that the plants roots should not be covered by the solution. Do not place the cup deeper than 1/8" into the solution. If the plant's roots seem too wet, place the cup on its side to reduce contact of the solution.
Figure 3. Easy Hydroponics – Floating Garden with Growing Lettuce Root System. Photo Courtesy Of Cooperative Extension Service, University Of Florida, Publication HS184.
4-H clubs to encourage participation in the gardening program. I'm not aware of any of the demonstrations that were not successful. You can build this hydroponic system for less than $10. I have added two larger hydroponic systems below that you may want to try after you have success with this easy hydroponic passive tote system. See figure 3.
see plant starting instructions in "Passive Hydroponic Universal Instructions" above.
permanent marker, sharp knife, hole saw, measuring spoons, water to fill the tote.
Place Styrofoam™ on a flat surface, set the bottom (smallest part) of the tote on top of the Styrofoam™ and trace around the bottom of the tote with the permanent marker.
Using a sharp knife, cut along the trace line through the Styrofoam™ to form a rectangle. The rectangle must be able to freely float up and down in the tote as the water level changes.
Using a hole saw, drill 4 holes away from the edges from the edge to help prevent breakage according to directions in the container section in the "Passive Hydroponic Universal Instructions" above. See figure 4.
Place the net pots or Styrofoam™ cups in each hole.
Place the tote in an area that is level and will get 6 to 8 hours of sun per day.
Fill tote with thoroughly dissolved fertilizer solution to about 2 inches of the top of the tote. Float the Styrofoam™ sheet on the fertilizer solution in the tote.
Drop the plants into each net or cup making sure that the roots are in contact with some of the solution.
Watch the plants closely for the first couple days to make certain that they are not wilting and remain in contact with the fertilizer solution. You should see noticeable growth within one week.
Enjoy fresh nutritious crisp greens directly out of your soil-less garden.
The easy hydroponics wading pool system is low-cost, easy to construct and can produce plenty of crisp nutritious lettuce for the family. This is a great first time experience producing food in a soil-less garden. You can build this hydroponic system for less than $20. See figure 5. Here is the link to the K-State Research and Extension, 4-H publication that I have adapted these plans used, Wading Pool Hydroponics.
**see plant starting instructions in "Passive Hydroponic Universal Instructions" above.
For hydroponic supplies check out: http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/category/hydroponics.
permanent marker, sharp knife, hole saw, measuring spoons, water to fill the pool (measure how many gallons are needed to fill the pool before you mix the growing solution.
Place Styrofoam™ on a flat surface, set the bottom (smallest part) of the wading pool on top of the Styrofoam™ and trace around the bottom of the pool with the permanent marker.
Using a sharp knife, cut along the trace line through the Styrofoam™ to form a circle. The circle must be able to freely float up and down in the pool as the water level changes.
Using a hole saw, drill 12 to 15 holes that are at least 6 inches from the edge and 12 inches apart inside the circle to help prevent breakage according to directions in the container section in the "Passive Hydroponic Universal Instructions" above.
Place pool in an area that is level and will get 6 to eight hours of sun per day.
Fill pool with dissolved fertilizer solution to about 4 inches of the top of the pool. Float the Styrofoam™ sheet in the pool.
Watch the plants closely for the first couple days to make sure that they are not wilting and remain in contact with the fertilizer solution. You should notice notable growth within one week.
This easy hydroponics system uses a large wooden frame that is big enough to supply nutritious greens for the whole family and neighborhood. See figure 7. This system was designed by the Cooperative Extension Service at the University of Florida, but it will work anywhere in the country. You can build this hydroponic system for under $50. The biggest drawback I see with the system is the plastic liner; it could be susceptible to rodent damage. For the beginner, I would recommend starting with leafy green vegetables, concentrating on the spring and fall seasons. Warm season vegetable crops are harder to manage in a passive hydroponic system. For the complete extension publication go to: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs184.
Connect the 4 ft. and 8 ft. lengths of treated lumber to form a rectangle. Make certain corners are square.
Drill three pilot holes in each corner and insert screws.
Check the ground where the frame sit and remove any debris that could puncture the plastic liner.
Place the frame in an area that is level and will get six to eight hours of sun daily.
Center the 12' x 6' six mill polyethylene plastic sheet in the bottom of the rectangle to form a trough.
Put the long edge of the plastic sheet on the long edge of the rectangle. Secure by placing the furring strips over the plastic on the top edge and nail through the furring and the plastic into the wooden frame.
Make sure the plastic sheet is pushed down into the bottom of each corner of the wooden frame. Be careful not to puncture the plastic liner.
Secure the plastic with the furring and nails on the second long sides.
Secure the plastic with the furring and nails on the remaining short sides.
Place the Styrofoam™ sheet in the frame to make sure that the edges clear and that it can move freely up-and-down when the water is added. Trim if needed.
Drill holes according to directions in the container section in the "Passive Hydroponic Universal Instructions" above.
Mix the nutrient solution thoroughly as recommended above in the "Passive Hydroponic Universal Instructions**" section. It should be at least 5 inches deep. This frame method will take approximately 50 gallons of solution.
Small punctures in the plastic can be repaired by cleaning and drying the surface and then applying waterproof glue on each side of the plastic.
Place plants in net pots or Styrofoam™ cups making sure the roots are in contact with the solution. See figure 8.
Watch the plants closely for the first couple days to make sure they are not wilting and remain in contact with the fertilizer solution. You should notice notable growth within one week.
Enjoy fresh nutritious crisp greens directly out of your soil-less garden and be prepared to sell or give away some fresh produce.
The easy hydroponic passive floating system, regardless of size, is ideal for the beginning gardener. It is low cost, and gives gardeners with small space a way to produce large amount of quality vegetables. This easy hydroponics requires less work than traditional gardening. There is no need for tilling soil, toting and mixing big bags of soil, and no hoeing weeds in the hot sun. By following the "Passive Hydroponic Universal Instructions" above, you can use any size container and successfully produce great vegetables at home. The three examples of passive floating hydroponic systems give one a choice of a small, medium, or large system that are all low cost. I would encourage any new gardeners to try this easy hydroponics system for growing vegetables.
1Evelyn Neier, "Wading Pool Hydroponics", Family Nutrition Program/ Junior Master Gardener/, 4-H Youth Development, funded by UDSA SNAP.
2M. Sweat, R. Tyson, and R. Hochmuch, "Building A Floating Hydroponic Garden" By Florida Cooperative Extension Service/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs184.
Make your home more beautiful, meals more flavorful and improve your home environment by raising your own herbs with these indoor gardening tips. Raising your own herbs is easy, fun and can yield tasty rewards. Picking fresh herbs in your kitchen for cooking can lead to a sense of accomplishment. Use the winter months as a great time to experiment with raising herbs. I will share some simple tips to help make your indoor herb garden a big success. The most important topics include: selecting herbs, soil, planting containers and controlling the light, water, and, environment.
The beginner's list of herbs that grow well indoors includes: chives, lemon balm, marjoram, mint, oregano, parsley, and tarragon. Avoid sun loving herbs such as: basil, coriander (cilantro), dill, lavender, rosemary, sage, and thyme. Here is a great website that will give you some ideas and help you get started http://www.gardenista.com/posts/urban-gardening-diy-shade-tolerant-windowsill-herbs-to-grow-in-your-apartment. Purchase the herb plants from a local garden store or nursery. Experienced gardeners may want to consider starting your herbs from seeds. It takes more time and your success rate will not be as high as purchasing established plants. As winter approaches, transplant the herbs into individual pots. Move these plants to a partially shaded location outside for several weeks. This will adjust the plants to the decreased amount of sunlight that they will encounter inside for the winter. Then you can move the herbs growing inside your house during winter to your outside garden in the spring.
Beginners should always start with commercially prepared potting soil. These soils have all the correct nutrients, organic matter, and adjustments for the proper pH. In most cases potting soil will have a higher concentration of organic matter which causes it to be a lighter soil with less chance of compaction. The downside to this porous potting soil is it tends to dry out more quickly. Soils with a high amount of organic matter provide an ideal environment for microorganism activity. This activity provides a slow usable release rate of required plant nutrition. This great indoor gardening tip came from a greenhouse operator — these light potting soil mixes should always be pressed firmly into the containers. Pressing the mix tightly will aid in water retention and stimulate root growth. I recommend using a layer of fabric (old t-shirt or towel) in the bottom of the planting container. This holds in the soil and allows water to wick up into the pot from the bottom. I like this method better than using stones in the bottom of the pot. If you choose to make your own potting soil, use sterilized materials, and at least one-third of the mix should be organic matter (peat moss or compost). Herbs grow relatively slowly indoors during the winter. Fertilizer should be used sparingly. If your herbs do not have a deep green appearance apply a liquid fertilizer using 50% the recommended rate on the label. If the plant then shows a deeper green color, continue the applications at the half rate. It is always better to under fertilize plants that are being grown indoors.
Containers for growing herbs can be as simple as a cut down two-liter bottle, an exquisite handcrafted art pottery, or a commercial plastic pot. University research has shown that plants benefit from being re-potted. Begin with a smaller pot working up to larger pots as the plant roots grown to fill the container. I experimented by planting seeds in a very large pot. Then I planted seeds in a small pot and the plants were transplanted into a series of larger pots. The results showed that re-potted plants grew faster and more vigorously than the seeds that were planted in a large pot and not transplanted. So to increase the production of your indoor herb garden plants increase the pot size as the plant roots circle around the edge the pot. Containers with more soil have a larger margin of error when it comes to watering. Most containers will function as long as they're clean and have drainage hole(s) in the bottom. I've not found a lot of functional differences between plastic, terra-cotta, wood, metal, or fiberglass containers. In most cases your choice of container will depend on your individual preferences.
Light is the herb's best friend! Most herbs love lots of high quality direct sunlight. A minimum of 5 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily should be the goal to raise herbs indoors. Less light may keep the plants alive but the plants will not thrive. A south facing window will provide the best light with west and or east being your next best choices. My indoor gardening tips include: maximizing production by grow growing herbs in a south window with the addition of artificial light. Two practical choices of grow lights are fluorescent or high-intensity discharge (HID). The light can be a fluorescent shop light that is positioned within an inch or two of the growing plants for up to 16 hours a day. I have experimented with artificial lights at different distances from the plants. My results show that the lights that are 2 inches away from the plants will quadruple the growth, compared to lights that are 2 feet away from the plants. Fluorescent lights or specific grow lights are highly recommended over incandescent light bulbs. Old style light bulbs are not as efficient and will produce more heat, which tends to dry out the soil quickly. If your plant has long spaces between leaf nodes and is tall and lanky, your plant is not getting enough light. Tall is not always better. Learn how to build a low-cost, simple to make, artificial lighting system for your indoor herb garden at this website http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy5fzPlsXK0.
Over watering is the biggest mistake made by beginning indoor herb gardeners. Place your herbs in a location that you will visit on a regular basis (example kitchen window). If you see the herbs many times a day, you can keep a close watch on the soil's moisture level. The best way to determine the moisture level of the soil is to stick your finger into the pot about half an inch. If you can feel the moisture the plant can go another day without being watered. After repeated daily moisture samplings you will be able to estimate how often the plant needs to be watered. In most cases a heavy watering once a week will provide enough moisture for your plant. My indoor gardening tips include: checking the soil's moisture level often and watering your plants from the bottom. To water from the bottom, put the pot on a saucer or water reservoir tray designed specifically for potted plants. Adding water to the saucer or tray allows the plant to wick up the water into the soil. Remember, most herbs prefer to be on the dry side rather than the wet side. If your plant turns yellow, you are watering your plant too much.
When raising herbs indoors it is important to consider temperature, air movement, pests, and humidity. Most herb plants prefer a temperature in the 70°- 80° F. range. A quick temperature change may be detrimental to the plant when moving it in or out of the home. If the plant is outdoors and the temperatures have cooled off, moving the plant back into a warm interior temperature may cause the plant to go into shock. I have seen the leaves completely fall off of plants after being moved into a warm home. It is important not to have your plants sitting near air ducts or doors. The direct contact with extreme temperature and moisture changes may kill the plants. My indoor gardening tips include: examining your plants on a weekly basis for pests. If possible remove bugs by hand or use an insecticidal soapy spray at the first sign of any insect problems. Most heated winter homes have a very low humidity level. Having potted plants in this environment will help add moisture to the air. Be aware when the artificial heat is on in your home, it will be using up moisture that is stored in your plant's soil. So additional water will be needed by your plants during these periods.
I hope my herb indoor gardening tips have helped you discover how simple and easy can be to grow herbs. With a small amount of time and money you will have quick access to herbs that will add some new flavors to your cooking. The beautiful green plants growing in your home helps to bring nature indoors. This touch of nature also helps increase the amount of humidity in your home's dry winter air. Plants help clean the air, and the photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide into oxygen. You can be successful growing herbs by remembering these herb indoor gardening tips: select the correct herbs to plant, purchase high-quality potting soil, and select a container that can be well drained. Light is important and you must provide a minimum of 5 to 8 hours of direct sunlight or substitute with 16 hours of fluorescent light daily. Indoor herb gardeners must be aware of the plant's total environment including: temperature, drafts and air movement, pests, and indoor humidity. You can easily enjoy growing herbs indoors and add flavor to your cooking by growing flavorful herbs in your own home.
Here are some fall garden ideas that will get the beginning vegetable gardener started without waiting for spring to arrive. August and September are perfect times to start a fall garden in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4B and higher. The warmth of summer gives the new vegetable plants a quick start and can provide some of the best quality produce of the year. Yes, this is the time for beginning gardeners to get started. The experienced gardeners have been enjoying fall vegetable gardens for years.
Fall Garden Ideas – Which vegetables do I plant?
My favorite quick harvest, cool loving fall crops are frost sensitive. They include: radishes (maturing in as little as 18 to 21 days), kohlrabi, (one of my favorites), leaf lettuce, arugula, and spinach, (maturing around 55 days). A frost blanket row cover can keep the plants 4-6 degrees F. warmer and greatly increases the length of your production. I like the frost tolerant brassica crops that can take some frost like: kale, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli. The frost sensitive root crops that I recommend are beets, carrots, turnips, and parsnips. If they are well covered with straw you can leave them in the ground until the soil starts to freeze, and they will become tastier. However don't let them get frozen into the soil. I have had good luck with frost resistant crops like evergreen bunch onion, garlic, leeks, and chives wintering over in USDA zone 5A. Many gardeners recommend these risky frost crops including: bush beans, sugar snap peas, and cabbage. However, I would not recommend them for beginners. Any of these vegetables are great fall garden ideas.
Fall Garden Ideas – When do I plant?
How does a beginning gardener know the best date to plant a fall garden? First click on Plant Hardiness Zones, then enter your zip code, and click on the zone it provides. It will show you the date of the Average First Fall Frost. Count back from the Average First Fall Frost, the number of days needed for your crop to mature. It will be found on the seed package. This will give you an estimated planting date for that crop. These fall garden ideas are just an estimate; mother nature does not always follow the charts. Areas within a specific zone may be affected by buildings, trees, hills, lakes, etc. creating a micro climate. You can reduce the number of days needed by using a frost blanket, closures, covering plants with straw, or by purchasing vegetable transplant from your garden center.
Fall Garden Ideas – How do I start?
Gardening in a bag, square foot gardening, and straw bale gardening are fall garden ideas that are easy, cost efficient, and productive ways for the beginning gardener to get started. Bag gardening is when you plant your vegetables directly into the bags of soil you purchase from the store. Yes it really works! I had two bags going this summer and they produced sugar snap peas, Swiss chard, and meal after meal of okra. I am now getting ready for my fall crops. Straw bale gardening is a method where one takes a wheat or oat straw bale, tip it on edge, soak it with water, let it set for a week, make a depression in the bale, fill with potting soil, and plant. As the bale slowly decomposes the vegetables will grow into the decomposing bale. Square foot gardening take a little more planning and cost but is well worth the effort. Build a small raised bed 4 feet by 4 feet by 6-12 inches deep and then fill it with quality organic matter. I have had square foot gardens that yield four times as much produce compared with a traditional row garden.
Fall is a great time for beginning gardeners to get started. Fall gardens provide seeds with faster germination in the warm soil. It is very pleasant to work outside in the fall weather and the soil takes less water while many of the common insects are no longer around. Try these fall garden ideas and enjoy the cool loving crops that thrive in the pleasant fall weather. So if you are a new gardener it is time to get started with these great fall garden ideas.


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2008 World Figure Skating Championships
Ladies Report Men's Report Pairs Report Dance Report
Follow these links to event reports.
Men's SP report is finally up. Serious work is done. The exhibition takes place this afternoon.
Overall this was a smoothly run, well organized championships. The centralized arena, practice rink and hotel were about as convenient as it gets, and the facilities were first rate.
But did I tell you how expensive it is here? $5 cup of coffee? $10 Big-Mac? $5 can of soda? As much as we enjoyed our stay here, looking forward to 2009, and warm, sunny Los Angeles. Actually I am looking forward to warm sunny Los Angeles tomorrow. Only 28 hours of travel to get there from here, starting Monday morning!
Saturday, 22 March
Championships finish today with the Men's Free Skate.
After speaking to several ISU officials we confirm that music deductions are appealable, and the French federation did protest Joubert's music deduction in the Short Program. The protest was turned down and the deduction stands.
And to clarify terminology -- "vocal music" is music that includes the singing of words, and is not permitted in singles and pairs. "Vocalizing" is the singing of sounds, but not words, and is permitted. Though Joubert's music was used twice before this season without deductions, the referee (Fabio Bianchetti) at this event ruled the music included the singing of some words and took the deduction.
Skating to a full house, Jeffrey Buttle won the Men's event. Brian Joubert moved up to win the silver, and Johnny Weir won the bronze -- the only medal for the U.S. at these championships.
Official attendance: 9505
Men's FS report is up.
Friday, 21 March
46 Men in the Sort Program this morning. Dance Free Dance in the evening.
First half of men is done. Igor Matcypura leads at tis point and is guaranteed to make the final round. Alban Preaubert has withdrawn prior to the Short Program, citing an injured back. Anton Kovalevski is also guaranteed to make it to the final round.
Short Program upset. Buttle places first, Weir second, Takahashi third. Lambiel fifth, and Joubert in sixth with two deductions (fall and music). Who'd have thunk it.
Delobel & Scheonfelder hold on for the gold in Dance. Belbin & Agosto fought back valiantly, but ended up fourth, 0.26 out of the medals, with the fall in the CD the crucial deciding factor in the event. Even without a medal, American dancers did tolerably well, placing 4th, 6th, 12th, and 11th, 14th, 17th and 16th.
The entire medal hopes of America now rests on the shoulders of Johnny Weir! Weir, of course, does not consider skating a team sport. But even when it's all about me, you still want to win a medal. So go Johnny.
Official attendance, Men's SP 8080, Dance FD 9506.
Dance FD report is up.
Men's SP report will be delayed.
Coming up today, the Original Dance in the afternoon, and the Ladies Free Skate in the evening.
Kimmie Meissner has been working triple Axel in practice with some success. Will she put one in her program tonight? Time will tell.
Brent Bommentre's skates and costumes finally showed up last night. He will be competing today in the new skates brought in at the last minute, but will be wearing his original costume.
Medal anxiety is setting in, as fears rise that the U.S. will be shut out of the medals this year. In the OD, Belbin and Agosto placed fourth in the Free Dance, but still lost ground in the points they need to medal. The bronze is still within reach, but the signs are not good. Our not-all-that-important prediction is that they will end up fourth when the snow settles. Medal hopes thus turn to Kimmie and the magic a triple Axel would work - and the Men's event has yet to begin.
No triple Axel from Kimmie, nor Mao either. Mao wins the gold while placing second in both the short and the long! Miki Ando attempted to skate but withdrew after two element, citing muscle cramps and a partially torn leg muscle which she injured this morning. Yukari Nakano attempted a triple Axel, but it was downgraded.
The medal funk deepens!
Official attendance for the OD, 5372, Ladies SP 9431.
Dance OD report is up.
Ladies FS report is up.
Wednesday, 19 March
Today is the day from hell. Every competitions, it seems, has at least one. We start with 53 Ladies Short Programs and end with 20 Pairs Free Skates. Fourteen hours from start to end.
This morning at breakfast I saw an article in the International Herald Tribune by Alan Schwarz (you can find it on the internet). It began with the following lead: "One stands 6 feet 2 inches, wears panther black and dates ESPN's Hottest Female Athlete. The other weighs an avian 125 pounds, favors sequined swan outfits and coyly brushes off patter about his sexuality." A few paragraphs later the piece goes on, "Lysacek, who fashions himself a hard-core athlete, has won the last two U.S. national titles. Weir, an athlete into hard-core fashion, won the previous three. Lysacek favors skating's jumps and stunts can do without all the pomp, while Weir is one of the most hypnotically graceful male skaters." The accompanying pictures, chosen to match the editorial drift of the piece, show Lysacek on the left in a shot from an exhibition program looking "manly" and "edgy" while the other shows Weir in an edge move from his "chess" program looking, not to mince words, "effeminate". How long did they search, I wonder, to find the two pictures chosen to send the message?
I have to say, this is about the most offensive piece about male figure skaters I have seen in a long time. And one that is not even fully accurate either, given that at the recent U.S. Nationals, Weir beat Lysacek in cumulative TES for the two programs (the main athletic measure of the sport) and also in cumulative skating skills (the other athletic measure of the sport) -- and that within the inner rink-world of skating one often hears as much speculation about Lysacek's sexual identity as Weir's. While underneath the surface there is as story to be told about their rivalry, this gay-bashing tripe is not that story.
Fifty-three skaters and nine hours later, Carolina Kostner holds a small lead over Mao Asada. Kimmie Meissner lies 4 points out of the medals. In Pairs, Aliona Savchenko & Robin Szolkowy won the gold medal, overtaking Dan Zhang & Hao Zhang with a technically challenging free skate. Attendance at the "crack of dawn" was limited to perhaps 500-800 spectators, but by the end of the event, the crowd had grown to about 5300. At the evening session, official attendance was 8142.
Pairs FS report is up.
Ladies SP report is up.
Tuesday, 18 March
First day of competition with the Argentine Tango starting at 1 PM and the Pairs Short Program in the evening.
It would seem the airlines don't know where Gothenburg is from all the lost luggage stories. Brent Bommentre's skates and costumes went missing and he has had to improvise since. New skates were brought here by a friend who left for Sweden after Bommentre arrived here. Yesterday he went shopping for clothing for today's compulsory dance -- basic black for the Argentine Tango. Finding African themed clothing for the Original Dance will be more of a challenge. A new costume is being quickly put together in case his luggage does not show up in time for the OD. Navarro & Bommentre skate last in the CD today. Belbin & Agosto skate 6th and Davis & White 22nd.
And when the dust cleared, Delobel & Schoenfelder are on track to win the gold medal in dance, while Belbin & Agosto fall into fifth place2.96 points out of the medals. Estimated attendance this afternoon was 2000.
In a hard fought contest, Zhang & Zhang took the Short Program. The U.S. teams accomplished nothing worth writing home about, so we won't. Inoue & Baldwin sit in tenth place. Official attendance was 8569, but about a quarter of those went home before the event was over.
Prior to the start of the Pairs Short Program, the opening ceremony was well done, and far more entertaining than the usual dreary things you find put on at worlds. The competition was opened by Crown Princess Victoria, who, from the reaction of the audience, appears to be well liked. Usually at opening ceremonies, the dignitary trotted out to open the competition disappears shortly thereafter, but tonight the Princess stayed to the end, viewing from the ISU VIP area.
More on the Dance and Pairs events in the competition reports coming up soon.
Pairs SP report is up.
Dance CD report is up.
Monday, 17 March
Yesterday held such promise for the week. The sun was shining. Birds were chirping. Crocus were in bloom.
And today we wake up to snow on the ground and in the air. So much for a springtime week in Gothenburg.
Official practice began yesterday and continues throughout the day today, with draws for dance and pairs thus far completed. Missing from this weeks festivities are Evan Lysacek who was injured just over a week ago while flogging triple Axels and quad toes. Oksana Dominina & Maxim Shabalin are also out since Shabalin wrecked his knee by skating at Europeans.
At the Sunday practice Miko Ando was practicing quads, with no success, and afterwards announced she would not be attempting one in competition. Mao Asada missed part of her practice session, and did not skate her turn in the music rotation, mainly stroking for the second half of the practice. Ashley Wagner reportedly had a good practice session, as did Bebe Liang. Kimmie Meissner arrived this morning and has two days to get un-jet-lagged. Good luck there. Her first practice session here will be later this afternoon.
There are a record number of entries here, and a record number of ladies. Fifty three!
The opening press conference this afternoon was the usual rah-rah stuff, but there were still a couple of interesting moments. Asked about the age rule to compete at Worlds, in light of the several U.S. skates who were age ineligible this year, Ottavio Cinquanta reiterated that his "medical experts" have confirmed for him since U.S. Nationals, that the age requirement is properly set, and that he intends to stick with the current rule. He was also asked about the TV contract for 2009 Worlds, replying that the ISU had arranged TV coverage with NBC. Beyond that he was unclear whether those arrangements covered more than the one competition, and then cut off further possible questions by saying that he was unwilling to disclose the details of the agreement or the negotiations.
Yu-Na Kim was asked how she was recovering from her hip injury. She said "I am not 100% right now. I hope I don't get nervous because of it, and show a good program." In a follow up question about the attention she receives from the media in Korea, she remarked that she was getting more attention from the media, but she was not as confident as last year, so she tried not to pay too much attention to the media.
On the other side of the confidence scale, Daisuke Takahashi was asked about the pressure he was under to become the first male champion from Japan saying, "I don't feel pressure because I want to be world champion." Though earlier he was asked how his success this season thus far made him feel about his chances here. "I must do 100% my best, more than in Korea," he said. "I am excited about the competition." (Korea of course, referring to the recent Four Continents Championships.
At an evening reception for the press I was chatting with Dick Button and, being is Sweden, I asked him about his experience meeting Ulrich Salchow when Button competed at the 1947 Worlds in Stockholm. I had heard that Salchow had given Button one of his medals at that competitions. But that is not quite right. At some point during the competition (or maybe before, or after, Button could no longer remember) Salchow invited a group of competitors to his home. While there, Salchow took Button into the trophy room which was lined with Salchow's many awards and trophies (Salchow was 10 times World Champion and Olympic gold medalist in 1908). There, Salchow told Button he did not want Button to leave the competition without a trophy, and that he could have any one he wanted. The trophies ranged from the small to large; some modest, some lavish. Button said he thought it might have been inappropriate to take the smallest, but also not appropriate to take the largest, so he selected one of middle size, this trophy being Salchow's 1901 Championship trophy. The trophy was with Button for many years, but he no longer has it.
Button had copies made and gave the original to John Misha Petkevich, with the condition that Petkevich could only give the trophy to someone in skating deserving of it when the time was right, and that that person must follow in suit. So Petkevich now has one of the copies of the trophy and the original to be handed on in the future. Button said that future recipients need not necessarily be champion skaters; but only a person whose contributions to the sport made them deserving. He told me the next person has been selected, but would not say who it is or when it might occur. From that meeting 61 years ago a lovely but largely quiet tradition is being created.
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module AsciiTracker
  class App

    Defaults = {
      outfile: nil,   # defaults to $stdout
      delimiter: ',', # defaults to german delimiter
    }

    def initialize #(context)
      #@options = Defaults.merge(context.options)
      #context.set_default_values(report: "report.txt")
      @c = Controller.new
    end

    def scan args, _ = {}
      args.shift.split(/,/).each do |pattern|
        scan_file(pattern)
        #puts "scanning file: #{filename}"
        #AsciiTracker::Parser.parse(@c, IO.read(filename))
        #puts "records:\n#{records.join("\n")}"
        #puts "--> 2: #{@c.model}"
        #puts "--> 3: #{@c.model.records}"
      end
    end

    def scan_file pattern
      Dir[pattern].each do |filename|
        puts "scanning file: #{filename}"
        AsciiTracker::Parser.parse(@c, IO.read(filename))
      end
    end

    def report(args, options = {})
      select_in_range(args)
      group(@c.model.projects)
    end

    # removes all projects groups which are not included in whitelist
    def include(args, options = {})
      whitelist = args.shift.split(/,/)
      @groups.select! {|project_id, _| whitelist.include?(project_id) }
    end

    # output a report in csv format
    def csv(options = {})
      outfile = open_outstream(options[:report], options)

      # column heads first
      outfile.puts('date;hh:mm;h;begin;end;project;desc')

      @groups.each do |project_id, group|
        group.records.each do |rec|
          # strip project descriptive name from description text
          proj, desc = rec.desc.split(/: /, 2)
          # a, b are begin and end in case record is actually a slot
          a, b = rec.respond_to?(:t_start) ?  [rec.t_start, rec.t_end] : []

          # with --delimiter=<char> you can change this
          h = "%.2f"%rec.span
          (options[:delimiter] and h.sub!('.', options[:delimiter]))

          outfile.puts(
            [rec.date, HHMM.new(rec.span), h, a, b, proj, desc].join(';')
          )
        end
      end
    end

    def txt(options = {})
      outfile = open_outstream(options[:report], options)

      workcount = weekdays_in_range(*@selection_range) \
        - (sickcount = @sickdays.size) \
        - (holicount = @holidays.size) \
        - (freecount = @freedays.size)

      netto = total = @selection.inject(0.0) { |sum, rec| sum + rec.span }

      %w{ishapes pause ueberstunden holidays feiertag}.each do |tag|
        netto -= (pause = @groups[tag].total rescue 0)
      end
      #pause = @groups["pause"].total rescue 0
      #netto -= pause
      #abbau = @groups["ueberstundenabbau"].total rescue 0
      #netto -= abbau
      #netto -= @groups["holidays"].total rescue 0
      #netto -= @groups["feiertag"].total rescue 0

      outfile.puts(<<-EOT % [netto, total])
reporting period: #{@selection_range.join(" until ")}
#{@selection.size} records in #{@groups.size} groups
#{@workdays.size} days booked(#{workcount} working(weekdays), #{sickcount} sickdays, #{holicount} holidays, #{@freedays.size} freeday)
            ---
%.2f netto working hours in total(%.2f brutto)
            ---
freedays: #{@freedays.map {|rec| rec.date.strftime("%e.%b")}.join(", ") }
holidays: #{@holidays.map {|rec| rec.date.strftime("%e.%b")}.join(", ") }
sickdays: #{@sickdays.map {|rec| rec.date.strftime("%e.%b")}.join(", ") }
            ---
      EOT

      @groups.each do |project_id, group|
        #puts ">>>> #{project_id}:\n#{records.join("\n")}"
        #total = group.records.inject(0.0) { |sum, rec| sum + rec.span }
        #h1 = "#{group.total} hours #{group.project_id}"
        if options[:brief]
          p = [group.total, group.project_id]
          outfile.puts("%6.2f hours #{group.project_id}" % p)
          next
        end

        headline = group_head(group, workcount)
        outfile.puts <<-EOT

#{headline}
#{'-' * headline.size}
        EOT
        group.records.each do |rec|
          #report.puts ("%5.2f" % rec.span) << "\t#{rec}"
          outfile.puts(("%s(%5.2f)" % [HHMM.new(rec.span), rec.span]) << "\t#{rec}")
        end
      end

      outfile.puts <<-TXT
<<< end of reporting period: #{@selection_range.join(" until ")}
      TXT
    end

    private

    # path == nil or '-' means stdout
    def open_outstream(path = '-', options = {})
      if(path and path != '-')
        File.open(path, (options[:append] ? "a+" : "w"))
      else
        $stdout
      end
    end

    def weekdays_in_range(first_day, last_day)
      range = (first_day...last_day)
      #(t..(t+7)).select { |e|  [0,6].include? e.wday  }.map { |e| e.to_s
      puts "================#{range}"
      range.reject { |e| [0,6].include? e.wday }.size
    end

    def group(projects)
      @groups = group_by_project(projects)
      @groups.each do |project_id, records|
        @groups[project_id] = {
          project_id: project_id,
          records: records,
          total: records.inject(0.0) { |sum, rec| sum + rec.span }
        }
      end

      # XXX: this only works when assuming full days
      @holidays = @groups["holidays"].records rescue []
      @freedays = @groups["feiertag"].records rescue []
      @sickdays = @groups["sickdays"].records rescue []
      @abbau = @groups["ueberstundenabbau"].records rescue []
    end

    def select_in_range args
      range, args_rest = AsciiTracker::Ranges.parse!(*args)
      args.replace(args_rest) # args manipulation must be also be returned
      puts "selected date range: #{range.begin} #{range.end}"

      #select_in_range(range.begin, range.end)
      @selection = []
      @workdays = []
      @selection_range = [range.begin, range.end]
      day = range.begin
      while day < range.end
        dayrecs = @c.model.by_date(day)
        @selection.push(*dayrecs)
        @workdays.push(day) unless dayrecs.empty?
        day += 1
      end
      puts "#{@selection.size} records in range"
    end

    def group_head group, work_days
      per_day  = "%.3f" % [group.total / work_days]
      days = group.total.to_i / 8
      h = group.total - (days * 8)
      thours = "%.2f" % group.total
      hours = "%.2f" % h
      d,h,m = Record.hours_to_dhm(group.total)
      "#{thours} hours | #{d}d #{h}h #{m}m | #{per_day} hours/day: #{group.project_id}"
    end

    # grouping records by projects
    def group_by_project projects

      groups = {}
      groups[:unaccounted] = @selection.dup

      projects.each do |project_id, project_matchers|
        group = (groups[project_id] ||= [])
        project_matchers.each do |re|
          matching_records, rest = groups[:unaccounted].partition do |rec|
            re.match(rec.desc)
          end
          group.push(*matching_records)
          groups[:unaccounted] = rest
        end
      end
      groups.delete_if { |k,v| v.nil? or v.empty? }
      groups
    end

  end
end

__END__
=begin
    def range(args, _ = {})
      a = Date.parse(args.shift)
      b = Date.parse(args.shift)
      puts "selected date range: #{a} #{b}"
      select_in_range(a, b)
    end

    def before(context)
      a = Date.parse(context.argv.shift)
      select_in_range(Date.today - (365*10), a)
      context.forward(self)
    end

    def after(context)
      a = Date.parse(context.argv.shift)
      select_in_range(a, Date.today+1)
      context.forward(self)
    end

    def today(context)
      a = Date.today
      select_in_range(a, a+1)
      context.forward(self)
    end
=end

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Q: Open the file in browser using Spring-MVC I am reading the file from the database and trying to open the file in browser. My code is below...
when I am doing like this at that time file is automatically downloaded
response.setContentType("application/octet-stream");
response.setHeader("Content-disposition", "inline; filename=\""+ docName + "\"");

But when I am doing like this at that time file is opening in browser.
response.setContentType("application/pdf");
response.setHeader("Content-disposition", "inline; filename=\""+ docName + "\"");

It is happening due to mimetype "application/pdf". But in my application I don't know the file's mimetype. It can be anything like pdf, image, txt, doc etc. So, I want to keep my mimetype default that is "application/octet-stream" and I also want to open that file in browser.
Please help me out.
Thanks in advance...

A: I would give Apache Tika a try:
Getting MimeType subtype with Apache tika
or MediaType from the Guava libraries.
Without the content type the browser will download it as an attachment.

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"TEXIT" Author Daniel Miller Takes on Globalism on Josh Tolley Show
by Ryan Thorson
Tuesday May 8th, Texas Nationalist Movement President Daniel Miller continued on the media book tour for his new release, Texit : Why and How Texas Will Leave The Union. This time, he took his message to the newly unfrozen tundra of Wisconsin and the Josh Tolley Show, and one of the big topics of this interview was globalism in an age of ascending nationalism.
"Texans remind me that anytime, we can leave," aptly put Tolley, kicking-off the interview. "Now it's starting to get a little traction, and it's not just in Texas! People are talking about it all over America and all over the world." And in a segue, Tolley then asked his guest to explain this rise in popularity of nationalism.
It really is, I think, a natural backlash to this globalism, this idea where all countries, all nations should be mashed together for the good of these, you know, if you want to call them the ruling elite or the political class, however you want to term it… [People] are going to fight for their own identity, who they are, their cultures, their traditions, their institutions, and they're going to push back against any attempts to wash those things away.
Tolley then touched on a subject that tends to come up a lot when the plans of globalists are challenged. When you say "nationalist," the globalists respond, "'Well, you're a bunch of racists… Oh, you're white supremacists, then!' How did just being somebody that believes in their own freedom and independence become something that's racial?" Daniel challenged this notion:
That's the way the political class works: they never let a crisis go to waste, or an opportunity to propagandize or demonize a concept they detest… The people understand that nationalism does not equate to racism or national superiority or any of those things that they have been taught. And, more and more, it's been equated to this idea of self-government.
Miller continued, saying that in this "resurgence of nationalism or self-government, one of the things that you're seeing now is that these multi-national institutions (for example, the European Union, and in my view the United States) [are] being reevaluated in the terms of the interests of the people. [This is] in no short part [due to] the Euro-skeptics in Great Britain, [who've] have had a big impact on that, but the case that they make is universal… [It's] essentially the same case we make here in Texas. We ask people, 'Who do you think are the best people to govern Texas: Texans or two and a half million unelected bureaucrats in a capitol that's not very easy to get to on a regular basis if they step out of line?'"
Tolley then lamented that globalism is sometimes assumed to be the right way, whereas nationalism is sometimes perceived not to be. "But it's actually the opposite," Tolley said. "I mean, nationalism is where we started, and the global (sort of) mindset is the wonky conspiracy theory that, somehow, you can you can bring everyone together, neuter them, homogenize the whole group, and everyone's going to sing 'Kumbaya!'" Daniel responded:
Yeah. And look, don't get me wrong. I am not a fan of globalism, but I am a fan of trade, cooperation on [a] bilateral or multilateral [level]. I believe those things are necessary to essentially progress human civilization. But, forcing everyone, either at the point of a gun or [by] the power of the purse, to give up their way of life, to give up their institutions, to give up their culture, to give up their fundamental right of self-government, it's just absolutely wrong. The fact is that you don't have to give those things up to be able to trade and respect one another and to live in peace.
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Las supermoon of the year? You are not going to want to miss this once in a lifetime experience, because there will also be a meteor shower scheduled to take place on the same night!! This Wednesday, December 15th feast your eyes on the breathtaking supermoon mixed with a meteor shower that will be one to remember. The Geminid meteor shower will reach its peak as one of the brightest meteor showers in 2016, and will be most visible at 2am. If you didn't catch the last super moon, a meteor shower can make up for it.