(AMES, IA) January 21, 2015 – Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGI) announced today that Dr. Theodore M. Crosbie has been elected to serve on the Company's Board of Directors.
Crosbie has served in leadership roles for multi-national companies where he led agronomic research and development and helped to establish one the world's largest plant breeding programs. He has also served as Iowa's Chief Technology Officer, where he was first appointed by former Gov. Tom Vilsack in 2005, then re-appointed to the post by Gov. Chet Culver and Gov. Terry Branstad.
Most recently, Crosbie was the research and development lead for the Integrated Farming Systems platform for Monsanto from 2010 until his retirement in March 2014. In January 2002, Crosbie was named a Distinguished Fellow in Science in recognition of his broad strategic impact in Monsanto through scientific leadership. He was a member of the Monsanto Advisory Committee, the Technology Leadership Team, and the Global Strategy Group Leadership team. Crosbie joined Monsanto in 1996 and served in various roles, including Vice President of Global Plant Breeding and Director of Global Wheat Breeding.
Prior to joining Monsanto, Crosbie was the President and Chief Executive Officer of ICI Seeds, USA from 1990 to 1995 after spending most of his career in plant breeding research as a graduate faculty member of Iowa State University's Agronomy Department. In 2013, Governor Branstad and the Iowa Innovation Corporation recognized him with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to economic development in the State of Iowa.
Crosbie's term of office expires at the Company's 2015 annual meeting of stockholders.


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Geoelectric studies of the Kozloduy nuclear power plant region, Bulgaria
I. Logvinov Subbotin Institute of Geophysics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Ukraine
G. Boyadzhiev Institute of Mathematics and Informatics of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria
B. Srebrov Institute of Mathematics and Informatics of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria
L. Rakhlin Research Centre GEOMAGNET, Ukraine
G. Logvinova Subbotin Institute of Geophysics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Ukraine
S. Timoshin Research Centre GEOMAGNET, Ukraine
https://doi.org/10.24028/gzh.v43i6.251549
conductivity, seismicity, nuclear power plants of Bulgaria
The task of the work was geoelectrical studies using variations of the magnetotelluric (MT) field of the Kozloduy nuclear power plant (KNPP) region and the integration of its results with other geological and geophysical knowledge. This paper presents the determined interpretation parameters of the MT field. The KNPP is located on the right bank of the Danube River in close proximity to the river. This fact, together with the location of electrified railways determined the unique network of locations of observation points for MT field variations. Based on the analysis of Earthquake Catalogs of Bulgaria and international seismicity databases, a map of the seismicity of nuclear power plant areas was built. Over the past 50 years, about 750 earthquakes (mainly south of KNPP) have been recorded at a distance of 40—80 km from the KNPP. Two magnetotelluric stations GEOMAG-02 were used at measurement sites, but equipment for recording electrical channels was available only for one station (due to the lack of another set of non-polarizable electrodes). The MT field variations were observed at 21 points, which are located on the territory with sides approximately 30—35 km from east to west and 40—50 km from north to south. For all observation points on the profile, only the parameters of the vertical magnetic transfer function (VMPF) were determined, in the form of the real (Cu) and imaginary (Cv) parts of the induction vector. The steadily induction vector was defined for periods from 10—20 to 4900—10 800 s. For most points it was possible to estimate the values Cu, Cv with an error of 0.02—0.04 and AzCu, AzCv 3—5°. The analysis showed the presence of anomalous behavior of Cu, Cv in different intervals of periods at some points. In the shortest (about 20 s) and longest periods (600 to 1000 s), the Cu directions completely coincide and indicate the presence of anomalous conductivity of the quasi-longitudinal strike to the west of the study area. This behavior of the Cu vector is in good agreement with power isohypsum strike of the Cenozoic deposits. At intermediate periods of 50—200 s, the behavior of Cu is more complex. Approaching the zone of high seismicity, the direction of the Cu differs from the previous ones by almost 90°. On the Geoelectrical sections, obtained as a result of 1D inversions of MTS curves at 4 points located in the southern part of the region, anomalous layers are identified (ρ about 10 ohm · m, the depth of the center of the object is 15—20 km). It can be assumed that well-conducting objects in the Earth's crust of the region, apparently, prevent the propagation of seismic waves from nearby earthquakes to the north towards the KNPP.
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If you follow my Instagram you saw that yesterday was a hard day for me to get my workout done. It was really cold that morning and getting out of my nice warm bed and jammies was not something that I wanted to do.
Lucky for me I made a BBM VIP friend that is an hour ahead of my timezone. She had already messaged me so I finally turned off my alarm after 5 times got up and turned on the light and hopped right back in bed. I started chatting with my friend and telling her how much I didn't want to be get up and do my workout. What does a workout buddy do but encourage you to just get it done right?
So I grabbed all my clothes from the comfort of my bed, thank you tiny house, and got almost all the way dressed to workout without stepping foot on the cold floor. I took it one step at a time just thinking about what the next step was to get to my goal. Not the end result because I wanted to do anything but workout.
So finally my workout was done and you know what I felt so much better. I was glad that I got it done. Then I got to enjoy a shower before the kids got up so we could get ready for the day.
Sometimes when you're making new habits you have to just take one small step at a time even when you don't feel like it. You know that each step will get you one step closer to the end result you are working so hard for so take that first small step no matter what that might be and reach your goals!


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Camera IconTreasurer Scott Morrison says the coalition remains committed to equalising GST distribution.
GST carve-up not just a WA issue:Treasurer
Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics CorrespondentAAP
October 9, 2017 12:30PM
Treasurer Scott Morrison insists the way GST revenue is carved up among the states is a national issue and not a problem limited to Western Australia.
But some states disagree, claiming they face the loss of millions of dollars from a proposed change in the distribution mechanism - known as the horizontal fiscal equalisation system.
Responding to a Productivity Commission's draft report on how the GST is distributed, Mr Morrison says it needs a proper fix, rather than more "band-aids and bolt-ons".
He says there is still a long way to go to resolve the issue, which has especially hit WA which had its revenue share reduced to less than 30 cents in the dollar at the end of the mining boom, forcing the federal government to make a $1.2 billion top-up payment.
The commission also found the present system means states and territories have a disincentive to undertake positive changes to their tax systems and make the most of the resources and minerals they have.
"It is finding that the current way we do this is holding our economy back," Mr Morrison told reporters in Sydney on Monday.
The commission says providing top-ups or setting a GST floor are not longer-term solutions.
Instead, the report recommends resetting the HFE system, from "full" equalisation - now interpreted as bringing everyone up to the fiscal standard of the strongest state - to a more practical objective of "reasonable".
WA Labor Treasurer Ben Wyatt said the report was a good first step, but warned the federal government not to "crab walk" away from the recommendations and implement them when the full report is handed down in 2018.
KPMG tax partner Grant Wardell-Johnson says revising the target to the second highest or average state seems a sensible approach.
"It will still provide states a high level of fiscal capacity, but not be distorted by the extreme swings of one state," he told AAP.
South Australian Labor Premier Jay Weatherill disagrees, saying the analysis wants to make the system less fair to look after WA's complaints and would result in his state losing between $250 million and $500 million a year.
"The (former Liberal) Barnett government were spending like drunken sailors and all the rest of us have to pick up the bill," he told Sky News.
The draft report will be discussed with Mr Morrison's state and territory counterparts at the Council of Federal Financial Relations on October 27, which will also be attended by the Productivity Commission.
Tasmanian Liberal Treasurer Peter Gutwein warns there is not a "snowflake's chance in hell" his state will support the report, faced with a potential loss of $1 billion in revenue over four years.
Queensland Labor Treasurer Curtis Pitt is also leaning towards the status quo, saying the state would not support changes that would disadvantage Queensland families.
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We go to great lengths to photograph life's big moments — those first smiles and steps, all the birthdays, the start of each school year, graduation day, wedding vows. So why wouldn't we capture the very first one, the beginning of it all? Yes, birth photography may seem like an act of exhibitionism to some — a cruel-and-unusual addition... more
Archie's birth story
I didn't expect to be induced with my third baby. I was convinced walking would do the trick. But Archie was on his own timeline. A big boy nestled snugly in utero. Thirteen days late. For my first and second babies, labor had begun naturally, with my water breaking in dramatic fashion and sending me to the hospital. I expected a... more
A rainbow of hope
Meghan Marrinan Feliciano was due to give birth to her third child, a daughter named Sybil, in July 2016. The pregnancy went smoothly, the baby reached full term and the hospital bags were packed. She and her husband, Garrett, thought the early stages of labor had begun, but instead they received the devastating news that their baby no longer... more
Birth-day expectations
MamaAfter the excitement of the positive pregnancy test wore off a bit, my partner (Galen) and I began talking through what was ahead, including when and how we'd tell our friends and family about the pregnancy, which parenting classes we'd take and, of course, how we'd handle communication around the birth of our little one.Because my parents... more
Jack's Basket
First there was the emergency C-section, a sudden and traumatic experience on its own. Then they found out their son was born, much to their surprise, with Down syndrome. They were filled with many different emotions at first, including shock, not knowing how to process the diagnosis. But life went on. And they fell in love with... more
You won't believe it
When my best friend had her first child, she couldn't believe how hard it was caring for a baby. She'd heard all the stories about sleepless nights, endless crying and nasty diaper blowouts.She was a longtime babysitting pro and an auntie, too. She was great with kids. She even worked with elementary school children for a living. She had all... more
Open fetal surgeries offered in Minneapolis
The Midwest Fetal Care Center in Minneapolis was a marvel when it opened a year ago, offering life-saving fetal surgeries to babies in utero, including twins. Now the center has expanded its services to include open fetal surgeries with a special emphasis on treating spina bifida.Literally meaning "split spine," the condition (which begins... more
The best present for a new baby
I am still pregnant. This past week has felt like an eternity.When I typed today's date at the top of this article, I wrote Feb. 27, 2018. That's how it feels. I've been nesting up a storm. Cleaned the refrigerator. Trimmed the girls' finger and toe nails. Had my eyebrows waxed. Purged the kitchen counters. I am... more
Pregnancy update!
I had forgotten how the final weeks of pregnancy turn me into the boy who cried wolf. I'm almost 39 weeks along now, and every day I can feel the baby lowering. For a fleeting moment, the lower abdominal pressure can masquerade as a contraction.I keep telling my husband that labor feels imminent, even though my due date isn't until Feb. 20 – a... more
A go-to pant for mamas
Navel pants — created by Sarah Longacre, the beloved founder of Blooma (a local yoga studio and haven for mamas and mamas-to-be) — are on sale now online.After making an early debut at Bellyrama at Lake Harriet this past September, the high-rise comfy pants, which include a removable 9-inch belly band, cost $70 (20 percent off if you sign up for e... more
Becoming a family of 5: pregnancy news
I'm so happy to share our good news with you: I'm pregnant!We are expecting Baby No. 3 in late February. I just popped earlier this month. My first time wearing maternity jeans was at our trip to the RenFest. (Isn't Maria's fox dress adorable? It's from Little Rabbit Wears. I'm obsessed with all things fox and will be blogging about my... more
Breastmilk vs. formula
Since becoming a MoM (Mom of Multiples), I've been fortunate enough to join some amazing Facebook groups where moms can share photos and stories, ask questions and offer advice — all in a safe and positive environment. I read a post from a mom with newborn twins who was struggling with nursing and pumping and wondering what to do. She asked... more
Life with multiples!
Photo by Agape Moments Photography"Above all else, keep the babies on the SAME routine; once that's accomplished, life is that much easier! And finally, ENJOY the small moments — the cuddles, smiles and first giggles."– Karen Kartman of Lino Lakes, mother of twins Aubrey and Lyla, pictured with big brother, Colby, 4, and Dad, Paul Photo... more
Sleep savers for babies
Skip Hop Moonlight & Melodies Nightlight SootherThis adorable owl emits a warm glow from its belly while projecting a calming constellation of a moon and stars.Lull your little one to sleep with eight different melodies and nature sounds.skiphop.com $39.99Solly Baby WrapKeep baby cool and comfortable with this lightweight, super-soft baby... more
Crib sheet life hack
At some point, it happens to all parents. Your baby spits up all over in the crib. Or your toddler gets sick and throws up in bed. Or your recently-potty-trained preschooler has an accident while sleeping. When these things happen in the middle of the night, they're even more difficult to deal with. You need to clean up the mess as well... more
Tandem-nursing twins? Oh, yes you can!
When I found out I was carrying not one, but two babies, I was in shock. The funny thing about it was that I knew twins ran in my family and was trying to prepare myself for that possibility before I got pregnant with my (now 3-year-old) daughter. This time around, the possibility of twins hadn't even crossed my mind. After the news sunk in,... more
New fetal care center
The Michael and Ann Ciresi Midwest Fetal Care Center — a new 6,700-square-foot clinic located in The Mother Baby Center in Minneapolis — opened March 14.It's the first and largest advanced fetal care program in the Upper Midwest, made possible by a partnership involving Children's Minnesota, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minnesota Perinatal... more
OK, this isn't my WHOLE birth story.But I can tell you this: My son's birth included a dose of morphine and a possibly-botched epidural installment (because of curvature in my spine), which meant I felt powerful contractions to the end.Why exactly did I receive a narcotic?I believe, ultimately, it was because I was afraid — of pain, of tearing,... more
The high chair you can take anywhere!
When expecting our first child, we knew we were going to need a high chair, but we didn't know which one to choose. Our kitchen is pretty small, so we definitely didn't have space for a freestanding high chair — they seemed too big to me anyway. We agreed getting a high chair that straps onto a regular chair made the most sense. When... more
Mocktails for mamas-to-be
Non-alcoholic beer Saying that any wine or beer is non-alcoholic is a bit of a misnomer, since both can sometimes contain trace amounts of alcohol. Beers typically contain less than 0.5 percent alcohol by volume (ABV) in the U.S., which means you'd have to drink nine O'Doul's to equal even one regular beer. German-brewed Clausthaler... more
Jennifer Schwertfeger, a Mankato mother of three daughters, knows the trauma of NICU — and beyond — all too well.Her second daughter, Grace, was born at 24 weeks, weighing 1 pound, 6.2 ounces. Early on in her pregnancy, Schwertfeger faced complications, including a torn placenta in her sixth week and a large blood clot attached to her uterus... more
Letters from the NICU
Feb. 8, 2009Hi Thomas. I'm your dad, Colin. Your mom, Rachel, and I are sitting with you in the NICU. You were born Feb. 5, 2009, at 7:07 p.m. Things have been hectic the last few days. You see, we weren't expecting you for five more weeks. Unfortunately, your mom suddenly starting having some health issues that could have endangered both of you,... more
Labor of love
In many ways, our notion of pain during labor comes from cultural expectation, including basically every birth depicted in scripted TV. Mothers scream and sometimes become cartoonishly violent toward their spouses. It's high drama.But for a growing number of women, even in the U.S., childbirth is viewed as an intense, but not necessarily... more
Books for mamas-to-be
Whether you're a new-mom-to-be on a quest for fresh knowledge, a friend looking for a fun baby-shower book or a grandparent in search of a perfect Mother's Day gift for your daughter, we hope you'll find something in this mix to pique your interest. Ma Doula: A Story Tour of BirthYou'll hear a lot of birth stories during your pregnancy — be... more
Q: I'm pregnant. What can I do to protect myself against the Zika virus?A: Zika virus disease has become an international health concern because of the multiple countries currently affected by the virus. Mexico, Central America and the northern two-thirds of South America are countries where the virus currently is causing infections.... more
Got multiples?
If you're parenting or expecting multiples, Welcome Baby Care needs you! Birth rates for multiples are increasing, and the Edina-based postpartum doula agency wants to learn from local parents about their needs. Parents or expecting parents of multiples are invited to share their most pressing challenges in a 23-question online survey. ... more
The invisible mother
Everyone loves you when you're pregnant. (Well, maybe not everyone — there are those militant anti-breeders who will shoot you disgusted looks when you deign to enter Five Watt Coffee, distended abdomen in tow.) But in general no matter how lousy you might feel, you can count on friends and strangers alike to smile at you approvingly and insist... more
Solace for moms
You are enough. And Jacquelyn B. Fletcher's hand-stamped words — in Dear You: Messages For Moms, released in February ($16.95) — will give you permission to connect fearlessly with that truth. Billed as a manifesto for mothers, Fletcher's latest book (a sweet Mother's Day gift) features the imagined voice of Your Heart, which gives moms... more
It's about you, too
The hospital tour guide stopped next to a bank of windows, behind which stood a darkened room filled with folding chairs, empty boxes and definitely no babies. "This is the nursery," he announced, smirking. Some prospective patients laughed nervously; others chuckled knowingly. "Yeah, we don't ship babies away to the nursery at this... more
Carseats on airplanes? Yes!
Q: Do we need a car seat for our 1-year-old on an airplane?A: Airline travel with young children is no easy task. The planning checklist often includes items needed to ensure adequate entertainment, food, diapering and clothing changes and comfort or transitional objects. But the most fundamental planning must start when purchasing... more
Autism: Don't wait and see
Gabriel is a bright, adorable 5-year-old. He runs around the park, playing on the equipment, occasionally checking in with his mom, even trying, when urged, to include his 3-year-old sister, Cecilia, in the park's cool climbing structure. "It's his favorite," said his mom, Tara Baker of Eagan.Things weren't always this carefree for Gabriel.It... more
Twins are here!
I can't believe my twin babies are three months old! My toddler will officially become a 3-year-old this month, too. Where has the time gone? I've been back at work for a few weeks now and finally feel caught up on things and able to write this post. (I'm a graphic designer first, mommy blogger second.) Back to work It felt strange... more
Portable play mat
The SassyPop Play Pod ($59.99) features gorgeous bright colors, five detachable toys and an especially large base with double padding and high sides to corral your kid.But what really sets it apart is that it twists and collapses down, arches and all, into a convenient travel/storage bag so you can take in on the go — maybe to grandma's house... more
Do kids need vitamin supplements?
Q: What do you recommend for vitamins for kids? Gummies? Flintstones? And at what age should we start?A: For children older than 1, in general, the American Academy of Pediatrics doesn't recommend vitamin supplements. It's thought that if otherwise healthy children are eating a normal, well-balanced diet, they're receiving what they need of... more
Goodbye, binky?
Q: What's the best time to take away a pacifier? A: The easiest time to get rid of a pacifier is to never start using one in the first place. I realize this isn't a practical or popular suggestion, since the vast majority of infants probably use pacifiers to some extent. But I believe they really don't need them. The next-... more
Hugaboo baby seat
If a Boppy pillow and a Bumbo seat got together and had a kid, it would probably result in something a lot like the Hugaboo baby seat ($59.99).This 100 percent polyester floor seat offers leg and back support for ages 3 months and older. It includes an attached seat bottom to keep Baby from sliding onto the floor, plus two hoops for attaching... more
Does the toy make the baby?
If you Google "best toys for babies," you'll come up with more than 37 million results. The offerings are varied and extensive, including a $23 NogginStik rattle — "not just a toy, a tool for laying mental growth foundation" — and a melodic snail that promises to "enhance sensory awareness, visual skills and hand-eye coordination." Indeed,... more
Home for the holidays?
"Of course I'm going home for the holidays!" said my friend with a look of disbelief. Not travel back east to visit her parents and extended family? Never! How could I even imply such a thing? Hats off to her for being so committed to the traditions of her family. However, I wondered if she'd factored in the reality of traveling with her... more
Stroller caddy
Keeping your most important items at your fingertips while you're out with Baby is essential. This Stroller Organizer Tray from Prince Lionheart ($25) features two cup holders and three storage areas. We like the Velcro-closure pocket that allows you to tuck your phone away from the elements. Four adjustable hook-and-loop straps make it easy... more
Alternative vaccination schedules
Q: We keep hearing about alternative vaccination schedules. Is there a benefit? A: I strongly encourage all patients to stick with the recommend vaccination schedule. The vaccination schedule is developed and evaluated yearly by the top infectious-disease and pediatric experts in the U.S. The recommended timing and spacing of the shots... more
Suds up with SoapSox!
Finally, there's a stuffed animal your kid can take into the tub: SoapSox creatures ($14.95) — made of soft polyester terry cloth — each have a soap chamber. Simply "feed" your SoapSox pal soap (bar or liquid), immerse in water and scrub, using built-in finger pockets and an antimicrobial sponge on the inside that helps you build up lather.... more
A ball just for babies
Instructions for the Noisy Ball ($25) — based on a traditional folk design — are quite simple, really: Grab, shake, squeeze. Crinkle, jingle, squeak. Its 36 soft velour panels in nine vibrant colors are designed to engage a baby's senses of sight, touch and sound. And it's machine washable. more
Home, sweet, home with Baby
Life changes dramatically when you have a baby — and that includes your home. Here are five products designed to help families keep their abodes clean and beautiful despite bouncy seats, activity mats and Boppy pillows stuffed into every corner. Cozy crib Stokke, which became a household name in 1972 with its modern Z-line wooden... more
Babies love to read books! Here are some of our top picks, all new to bookstores in the past year, including engaging animals, photos of a real infant in action and a Minnesota twist on a timeless classic. Goodnight LoonYou'll find the same charming rhythm and rhyming of the Margaret Wise Brown original in this delightfully localized... more
How to help friends, family when a new baby arrives
This month one of my very best friends is expecting her second child. I'm so excited to meet this new little person, to hold a brand new baby, to curl the infant's tightly clenched fingers around my index finger, to smell the top of his or her head, and then, to give the baby back to Mom and Dad and go home — to my full household with four... more
Postpartum survival 101
One day, you're a woman with a job, a social life and the option of sleeping without interruption until your alarm goes off. The next, you're a mother, suddenly responsible for ensuring the well-being of a small human who can't turn himself over or support his own head. It's beautiful and profound — but also pretty terrifying. The... more
Sleeping 'through the night'
Q: How can we get our son, 4 months old, to sleep through the night? He's still getting up every three hours.A: Infant sleep training has many notable gurus, Dr. Sears and Dr. Ferber, to name a few, who have devised methods to encourage sleep. The most important thing to recognize is that every baby is different and every parent has... more
Twins in crib together?
Q: How long is it safe to keep infant twins in the same crib?A: Although it may seem harmless or even more natural to have twins in the same crib, this isn't a practice endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The reason for this is the increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Twins are often born prematurely or have... more
Grandparents and you!
Who doesn't love a room full of new toys? Parents. That's who.Whether you're an expecting parent, a new parent or are already knee-deep in diapers and Disney-princess dresses, there's a surprising challenge that can sometimes arise: Grandparents.In most cases, Nana and Pop just want to share a little extra love with their grandchildren. But,... more
Blessed with love
"This is my favorite, favorite thing to do," said doula Sarah Longacre, owner of Blooma, as she invited Minneapolis mom-to-be Mia Como to take the center seat in the circle of women gathered for her Mother Blessing. "It's different than anything else we do at Blooma — and different than anything we do in the United States — to celebrate moms... more
Newborn photo safety
A newborn baby. Tiny fingers, perfect little nose, itty-bitty feet, fuzzy little hairs and that delicate, oh-so-soft skin. A newborn photography session truly is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to document all those tiny details. It's the very beginning of your child's story, and she'll never look the way she does right now, during those... more
The business of being (re)born
Minnesota Parent's annual Baby Issue is on stands now!It's one of my favorite magazines to produce every year because — in my opinion — few things are more interesting, more complicated, more challenging or more fun (yes, really) than babies.Babies are the beginning of everything.Yes, they're starting their own lives. And that's miraculous.... more
Milk sharing in Minneapolis
When Betsy Batista found out she had cancer in 2014, the diagnosis was especially difficult as it meant she had to stop breastfeeding her 4-month-old daughter so that she could undergo chemotherapy. "I was devastated," the St. Louis Park mom said. That's when Batista's doula told her about the possibility of donated milk: Mothers... more
Super new swaddler
Fussy babies love to be swaddled, but in summer, there's always a risk of overheating your baby with too much fabric.The Ollie Swaddle ($48) for ages newborn to 4 months is made with a custom moisture-wicking material to minimize overheating, and its elasticity allows for freedom of movement, along with an opening at the bottom that makes it... more
Running after having babies
Running has always been therapeutic for me. I've been a runner for more than 20 years — and the lead therapist for the Health Partners Regions Hospital Running Program for the past eight.So when I became pregnant for the first time, I wanted to be able to continue running as much as my body allowed.After a successful delivery, I was ready to... more
Get out the diapers, get out the pins, oh my gosh... I'm having TWINS!
Our daughter was about to turn 2 and we thought we were ready to have another baby. My husband and I each grew up with an older sister and we wanted our daughter to grow up with a sibling, too. Watching her play with her dolls and stuffed animals really showed the potential she has to be an amazing big sister.It wasn't long before I suspected I... more
Single moms by choice
In American culture — and beyond — there's an expectation that marriage comes before motherhood.There's also a stereotype that single mothers are the result of unwanted or unintended pregnancies or the product of absent fathers.But a fast-growing group of women are shattering both long-held expectations and stereotypes by becoming SMCs — single... more
Teething toy
Chewbeads — a popular maker of colorful, chew-safe necklaces — has introduced a stroller / car seat toy attachment known as the Gramercy. It seems like the perfect distraction for curious babies who like to touch, tug, and chew on the go. It's 100 percent silicone and available in four colors.$15 • chewbeads.com more
Baby meets the great outdoors
My in-laws live in rural Maine, and this means ample opportunities for outdoor fun when we visit. One time, when my daughter was about 2½ and my son was around 8 months old, we decided to take them on a hike. We read about a relatively easy trail that meandered through a forest before ending with the great reveal of a magnificent... more
Baby carriers 101
Parents and grandparents around the world have been wearing infants for centuries, using a variety of slings, wraps and other contraptions. Though the practice is only just becoming a mainstream habit in modern Western culture, companies are offering a dizzying array of devices that allow parents to easily carry children from the newborn... more
Sticky bellies! (The good kind!)
It's incredibly fun to celebrate the many milestone of your baby's first year. Sticky Bellies stickers make it easy. Each set includes 13 stickers with themes like Sporty Shorty, Little Trooper, Wild One (animals), Painted Pixie and many others, including a pack of Baby's First Holidays. We love these as a baby shower gift ($14). more
Until Gwen
The display flashed "Great workout!"and a sense of dread dug its claws deep in my belly.I stepped off the treadmill feeling like I was still moving, my heart doing that flutter thing again. I waited for the sensation to pass. It always passed, I told myself. Always. Hadn't the doctor said staying active would help improve my mood? If it was... more
Don't worry, Mama
You're pregnant! For the first time!Or, maybe, again! Again? With twins! Twins!? Yep: You're about to experience something awesome, dare I say, miraculous. And, yet … a pregnancy can also leave you wondering: What was I thinking? Never are the sublime and mundane so tightly intertwined as when you contemplate bringing a new life into the world —... more
Dinner inspiration!
Honey-mustard baked ham
1 (8- to 12-pound) bone-in shank-half ham1 cup pineapple juice
½ cup light brown sugar
½ cup honey1 tablespoon Dijon mustard⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepperServes 12 to 14_________________________________Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Remove any wrappings from the ham as well as the plastic disk on the bone. Place the ham on a... more
A better pregnancy
I am by no means an expert on pregnancy, and I am most certainly not an obstetrician, midwife or lactation consultant. I am, however, a mother who's been through two very different pregnancies and postpartum periods, and there are certain bits of wisdom I've picked up along the way. So — for those of you who are pregnant right now — what follows... more
Choosing the breast pump for you
Ah, the joy of preparing for a new baby! Stockpiling tiny sleepers, making lists of names, picking out adorable crib sheets and … researching breast pumps! OK, so maybe contemplating breast pumps isn't at the top of your list of fun things to do during your third trimester. Maybe you don't know if you really need one. Maybe you're overwhelmed... more
Nursery detox 101
One of the most exciting times of a woman's pregnancy is decorating her baby's nursery. Like so many new mothers-to-be, I spent hours researching the safest car seats, cribs and toys. I baby-proofed everything in the house. When it came time to convert our spare bedroom into a nursery for our soon-to-be-born daughter, I knew not to use... more
Breaking down the baby registry
Setting up your baby registry? Here's what to splurge on, what to skip, plus a few outside-the-box ideas.You might not need it, but you'll love it. Blooming BathThis soft, colorful flower-shaped pad ($40) turns your kitchen sink into a baby bath. It later serves as a bathtub cushion for bigger babies — a simple solution to the slippery,... more
Where should you give birth?
The Twin Cities supports a uniquely vibrant birthing community. There are dozens of seasoned home-birth midwives, a handful of free-standing birth centers in the metro and surrounding areas and several hospitals striving to be more mom-baby friendly every day.Add to that an unusually concentrated pocket of maternity and postpartum businesses and... more
Making mom friends
"I wonder what Lori's been up to?" I thought as I scrolled, zombie-like, through my Facebook feed. "I haven't seen much from her on here lately."I met Lori at a mom-and-baby class when my daughter was about 6 months old. "She looks cool," I thought as I admired Lori's well-worn motorcycle boots and her "stormy grey" Chewbeads.Lori and I eventually... more
Embrace these apps!
Every day a new app comes along, promising to make life better, easier or more fun. But they can't all be that great. Luckily for us, we have Valerie Moe, Minnesota Parent's tech-savvy mom blogger from Bloomington.She's into apps — like really into apps — and recently she's been sharing some of her favorites for parents and parents-to-be, too! All... more
The breastfeeding blues
I was sitting in the special-care nursery a few days after Felix was born, trying in vain to breastfeed my son. My milk hadn't "come in" yet and he was having trouble latching properly. I turned to my husband, who was sitting beside me. "You know, I'm totally going to try to make breastfeeding work out this time," I said. "But if he needs more... more
What to Expect: The app that can be your 'village'
It was official — I was pregnant. I'd suspected I could be, taken a home test and gotten confirmation from my doctor's office. What happened next?One of the first things I did after getting the results from my blood test was to go to Target and pick up a copy of the book every expectant mother should read. Of course I'm talking about What to... more
The app all new (or expectant) parents NEED to have
Being a new mom is overwhelming. Amidst the post-delivery waves of emotions, you're expected to know details about everything relating to your baby. In the hospital, the nurses ask you how many wet or dirty diapers has your newborn had today (and they're speaking in 24-hour increments since the time of birth, not calendar days), when did you last... more
Baby makes one more
When you're 3 years old and the only child in the house, change can be difficult to handle. You've been pampered, perhaps, your entire life and, presumably, have had things fall in your favor more often than not.Then mom and dad decided to make the family a quartet.Oh. Well, that's different. That's a huge adjustment.Luckily for Josie... more
Pacifiers, nipple confusion and nursing
Q: What's the story on pacifiers, nipple confusion and nursing? What about thumb sucking? I'm expecting next month and would like some information.A: Infants find sucking to be very soothing. They also like to exercise their facial structures and this probably helps enhance speech and language skills. It's an important developmental task and way... more
Your post-baby body image
My daughter was about a year old when I went to see Gramma's Boyfriend, a band featuring local musician Haley Bonar. I'd last seen her perform many months before, when both Haley and I were pregnant. I don't know her personally, but the fact that we have daughters about the same age made me feel like we had some kind of cosmic bond. Then... more
Breast is best
"How's breastfeeding going?" asked the facilitator of my "new mom" class. Eight of us were sitting in a circle with our newborns. Clad in nursing covers to hide the evidence (except for me and one other mother), we were all attempting to breastfeed our babies."Breastfeeding challenges are one of the most common things new mothers face," she said,... more


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Q: What is the DREAM Act?
A: The DREAM Act stands for the Development, Relief, and Education for Minors Act. The goal of the act was to provide a way for undocumented children immigrants to gain permanent status. While the first version of the Act was introduced in 2001 and several versions have followed, the DREAM Act has never been passed by the U.S. Congress.
Q: Who are the Dreamers?
A: "DREAMers" is used to describe the undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children and lived, went to school, and grew up in America. They also identify themselves as Americans who want to achieve the "American Dream."
Q: What does the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 do?
A: If passed by Congress, it would provide current, former, and future undocumented high-school graduates and GED recipients a three-step pathway to U.S. citizenship through college, work, or the armed services.
Q: What is DACA?
A: DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is the legislation that evolved from the DREAM Act. On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced that certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several guidelines may request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal. They are also eligible for work authorization," (uscis.gov). However, this does not provide lawful status as a U.S. Citizen in this country.
Q: What are the guidelines to be considered for DACA?
A: You may request DACA if you:
were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012;
came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday;
have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time;
were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making your request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS;
had no lawful status on June 15, 2012;
are currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have obtained a general education development (GED) certificate, or are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States; and
have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor,or three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety," (uscis.gov).
Q: Is DACA currently accepting new applications?
A: Currently, "USCIS is not accepting requests from individuals who have never before been granted deferred action under DACA," (uscis.gov).
Q: Is DACA currently accepting renewal applications?
A: USCIS has resumed accepting requests to renew a grant of deferred action under DACA." (uscis.gov). However, please visit uscis.gov/i-821d for additional information to determine who qualifies for DACA and whether filing requirements have changed as well as deadlines.
Q: What forms must be filed for people eligible for DACA?
A: You must file the following forms:
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For China, "to have poverty eradicated 10 years ahead is really a very important achievement," said the UNGA president in a video-link interview with Xinhua the day before finishing his one-year term.
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"The disease has exposed the necessity for cooperation. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is very clear about how you must respect each other. This is the basis on which the (UN) system itself can progress," he said, adding that "the pandemic is a reminder of our connections as humanity. No country is safe until all others are safe."
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Speaking of the world order which is under threat, he said that "we should always try to obey law, but not obey only a few because that creates a lot of difficulties."
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"This is the way to guarantee not only peace, but also prosperity, which are very important goals of the United Nations from the very beginning," he noted.
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Failure at the EPA / The agency has left immigrants and minorities to fend for themselves at toxic waste sites across the country. Cover story for Pacific Standard magazine, May 2018 (membership required to access article)
How fishermen and scientists joined forces to bring back Kyoto's snow crabs / Oceana, December 2017.
The Tree Guardians of Kyoto / The Japanese monastic tradition of forest stewardship goes back centuries. Tricycle, Fall 2017. Reprinted in Utne Reader, Winter 2017.
For Japan's Eagles, Hope Lies in 'Rewilding' Long-Tamed Forests / Although Japan is heavily wooded, many forests are monoculture tree plantations that harbor scant biodiversity. Now, efforts are underway to return these forests to a more natural state in hopes of bringing back golden eagles and other wildlife. Yale Environment 360, June 2017.
In Photos: Blue Carbon Around the World / From Senegal to Indonesia, conservation groups are linking climate change to coastal conservation. Earth Island Journal, April 2017.
Net Loss? Agrochemicals and Insecticide Resistance in the Fight against Malaria/Cover story for the March, 2017 issue of Environmental Health Perspectives.
From Patoka to Cannonball, a Journey up the Dakota Access Pipeline/A photo essay on what the Standing Rock water protectors are risking everything to save. With Cyrene Krey. Sierra, December 2016.
African Wetlands Project: A Win for the Climate and the People?/In Senegal and other developing countries, multinational companies are investing in programs to restore mangrove forests and other wetlands that sequester carbon. But critics say these initiatives should not focus on global climate goals at the expense of local peoples's livelihoods. Yale Environment 360, November 2016.
The Greening of Japanese Politics?/When Greens Japan emerged as a national political organization in July 2012, the timing for success seemed perfect. What happened? Nippon.com, June 2016. (Also in Japanese)
Hard-Pressed Rust Belt Cities Go Green to Aid Urban Revival/Gary, Indiana is joining Detroit and other fading U.S. industrial centers in an effort to turn abandoned neighborhoods and factory sites into gardens, parks, and forests. In addition to the environmental benefits, these greening initiatives may help catalyze an economic recovery. Yale Environment 360, May 2016.
Telling the Story of Fukushima/Five years after the triple meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, the disaster is no longer just a current event — it is also part of Japan's history. But how should that history be told? Government and civil society groups have different answers, and they are starting to emerge in a battle of museums. Nippon.com, March 2016. (Also in Japanese)
Rethinking Urban Landscapes to Adapt to Rising Sea Levels/An interview with Bay Area landscape architect Kristina Hill for Yale Environment 360, March 2016.
Living in Limbo/Five years after the meltdown in Fukushima, the Japanese government's efforts to reboot its nuclear energy program is still being met with resistance. Stories from the ground for Earth Island Journal, Spring 2016.
Perennial Grain Research/I talk with the Land Institute's research director Timothy Crews about the future of farming. Permaculture Magazine, Spring 2016.
In Japan, a David vs Goliath Battle to Preserve Bluefin Tuna/Family fishermen fight to stop overfishing at spawning grounds. Yale Environment 360, January 2016. Republished at Greenbiz.com. An abridged version of this article was published in the Japanese magazine Courrier on March 2016.
Pondering the right to return…and the right not to: Fukushima evacuees in limbo/With Jane Singer. In Global Implications of Development, Disasters and Climate Change. Routledge, Aug. 2015.
Sea Level Rise Threatens Waterfront Development/The Bay Area's current waterfront building frenzy includes at least $21 billion in housing and commercial construction in low-lying areas that climate scientists say could flood by the end of the century. In a six-month data and mapping project, our team found that some cities are greenlighting waterfront development without planning for the long term or fully accounting for the future cost of reconfiguring large projects to resist flooding. Stories in the summer 2015 edition of the San Francisco Public Press: Major S.F. Bayfront Developments Advance Despite Sea Rise (with Kevin Stark and Michael Stoll), With Dozens of Local and Regional Governments, Baywide Planning is Hard, Four Ways to Guard Against Sea Level Rise, Interactive Map (by Lulu Orozco, Marcea Ennamorato, and Brittany Burson)
Perennial Rice: In search of a greener, hardier staple crop/Yale Environment 360, March 2015.
Shrinking Well: Is Depopulation affecting Japan's energy and climate goals?/In this joint project for the Japan Times and Climate Confidential, I take a look at the complicated relationship between declining population, energy use, and carbon-dioxide emissions. November 2014.
Saving the "Last Ocean"/Delegates from 24 countries and the EU to debate massive marine preserve to preserve the Antarctic. Earth Island Journal, October 2014.
All Change – For a Transition Town Near You/A look at Japan's rapidly growing grassroots movement to transition away from a fossil fuel-based economy. Japan Times, March 2014.
Culture and Nature Vie Over Ancient Hinoki/A proposed conservation area seeks to protect the last substantial temperate coniferous forest in Japan, but shrines and temples still want to use its large old trees. Japan Times, February 2014.
Will Japan Prepared Mean Nature Ruined?/A look at how Japan's new "National Resilience" law could impact the environment. Japan Times, January 2014.
In Japan, Captive Breeding May Help Save the Wild Eel/As eel populations plummet worldwide, Japanese scientists are racing to solve a major challenge for aquaculture – how to replicate the live cycle of eels in captivity and commercially produce a fish that is a prized delicacy on Asian dinner tables. Yale Environment 360, October 2013.
How green is Tohoku's 'Green Connections' project?/The Japan Times, August 2013.
Contaminated Forests: Management After Chernobyl and Fukushima/Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, August 2013.
Insecticides Pit Trees Against Bees/Overhead spraying of neonicotinoids is intended to save pine forests, but how will pollinators be affected? Japan Times, June 2013.
Engineering the Japanese Islands/A conversation with environmental historian Brett Walker. Kyoto Journal #77, May 2013.
In Post-Tsunami Japan, A Push to Rebuild Coast in Concrete/In the wake of the 2011 tsunami, the Japanese government is forgoing and opportunity to sustainably protect its coastline and is instead building towering concrete seawalls and defenses that environmentalists say will inflict serious damage on coastal ecosystems. Yale Environment 360, May 2013. An expanded version of the article was published by The Asia Pacific Journal: Japan Focus.
Tohoku coast faces man-made perils in wake of tsunami/Japan Times, March 2013.
Two Years On, Evacuees Seek Justice and a Normal Life/Conversations with Fukushima evacuees. With this side box about parents and caretakers limiting outside play time for kids. Japan Times, March 2013.
A Tale of Two Forests (with Jane Braxton Little)/Addressing postnuclear radiation at Chernobyl and Fukushima. Environmental Health Perspectives, March 2013 (Travel for this story was paid for by a grant from the Fund for Environmental Journalism.)
Radiant Wildlands (with Jane Braxton Little)/The forests near Fukushima and Chernobyl likely have been changed forever. Earth Island Journal, Spring 2013. (Travel for this story was paid for by a grant from the Fund for Environmental Journalism.)
Fukushima radiation threatens to wreak woodland havoc/A mushroom farmer, his forests, and the cascading effects radioactive fallout is having on ecosystems and the economy. Japan Times, February 17, 2013. (Travel for this story was paid for by a grant from the Fund for Environmental Journalism.)
Japan's nuclear dilemma: What to do with all that nuclear waste? /Japanese citizens are balking at the lack of information and supervision of waste stored in public places, such as playgrounds. Christian Science Monitor Weekly, November 2012
Grow Your Own Energy/Like the globalized industrial food system, Japan's energy system is unsustainable, risky, and controlled by huge corporations. Why not unplug from that quagmire and create something smaller and better one community at a time? Fresh Currents , July 2012. 日本語版:Grow Your Own Energy Japanese Version.doc (downloadable Word document / translation by Naomi Kanaya)
Energy Efficiency/Cutting energy demand eight percent across the board in Japan would eliminate the need for about 13 nuclear reactors. Doing the same with renewable energy would take thirty times the number of photovoltaic panels the country has installed to date, or nearly three-fourths of its untapped geothermal resources. Fresh Currents, July 2012.
Will Fish-Loving Japan Embrace Sustainable Seafood? Yale Environment 360, July 2012.
Chernobyl Expert Takes a Look at Tohoku's Trees/Interview with Ukrainian forest ecologist Sergiy Zibtsev. Japan Times April 2012. 日本語版
Yokohama Anti-Nuke Meet Draws Thousands of Activists, Experts/Earth Island Journal, Jan. 2012.
Anti-nuclear movement growing in Asia/Christian Science Monitor, Jan. 2012.
Despite Fukushima, anti-nuclear activists fight uphill battle in Japan (Christian Science Monitor, Feb 9, 2012)
As Fukushima Cleanup Begins, Long-term Impacts are Weighed/The Japanese government is launching a large-scale cleanup of the fields, forests, and villages contaminated by the Fukushima nuclear disaster. But some experts caution that an overly aggressive remediation program could create a host of other environmental problems. Yale Environment 360, January 2012.
Fukushima Health Study Launched/Radiation health experts worldwide weigh in on Fukushima Prefecture's ambitious project to track the health of those exposed to radioactive fallout from the meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant. Environmental Health Perspectives, October 2011.
Three Mile Island's Lessons for Japan/How will Japan's weak recording and freedom-of-information laws impact our understanding of the Fukushima disaster? Thoughts from former NRC commissioner Peter Bradford. Japan Times, August 2011.
Powering Japan's Future/An eight-part package for the Japan Times exploring the pros and cons of Japan's renewable electricity options. Related article on Distribution Gridlock Restricts Renewables. July 2011.
Chemical Aftermath (with Elizabeth Grossman)/Contamination and cleanup following the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. Environmental Health Perspectives cover story, July 2011. An updated version was published August 15 in the online journal Japan Focus. Chinese version also available.
Lost Causes Get New Hope/On a small round island in the Sea of Japan lives the Oki salamander (Hynobius okiensis), a critically endangered species found nowhere else on Earth. Saving the palm-sized forest dweller from extinction could require habitat restoration, stricter conservation laws, and a revolution in how island residents approach development. Proponents of conservation triage might question the cost—but a new global commitment to zero extinction should give a major boost to the Oki salamander and other species inneed of a lifeline. Science, March 2011.
Nagoya Biodiversity Conference/Sunday special for the Japan Times (8 articles in the package, including this list of key facts and figures and a light take on the conference life), article in the Christian Science Monitor, a series of six blogs for the Earth Island Journal, and an extended magazine piece for the Japan Journal (COP 10 Japan Journal.pdf). October 2010.
Saving the Sarufutsu.pdf/In Sarufutsu, Hokkaido, conservationists and corporate executives have come together to protect one of Japan's most important wild salmon habitats. Japan Journal, August 2010.
Charcoal and Butterflies.pdf/Japan's traditional managed woodlands are a biologically rich illustration of how sustained human involvement can foster biodiversity. Japan Journal, April 2010.
The Rice Field is a Stage.pdf /A visit to a rice-farming idyll in Beppu, Oita Prefecture. Japan Journal, March 2010.
Life in the Grasslands.pdf/The fate of Japan's biodiversity-rich semi-natural grasslands is inextricably linked with the fate of its farmers. Japan Journal, February 2010.
Wood for the Trees
Hayami Ringyo is one of only a handful of forests in Japan that have successfully integrated wilderness into the timber plantation. A profile and interview with Tohru Hayami for the Japan Journal, November 2009.
In Japan's Managed Landscape, a Struggle to Save the Bears/Although it is a heavily urbanized nation, fully two-thirds of Japan remains forested. Yet many of the forests are timber plantations inhospitable to wildlife, especially black bears, which are struggling to survive in one of the most densely populated countries on Earth. Yale Environment 360, Oct. 29, 2009. An updated and expanded version is in The Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus, published February 14 2010.
Road Sense/Steering a safe, quiet, and environmentally friendly course along some of Japan's innovative asphalt roads. Japan Journal, October 2009.
Power for all the people/Yasuyuki Fujimura is inventing refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, and other appliances that don't require electricity to run. Profile in the Japan Times "Week Three" Sunday section, October 2009.
Keeping an eye on the environment/The Biodiversity Center is enlisting ordinary citizens to track the impact of global warming on Japan's plants and animals. Kansai Time Out, September 2009.
Japan's creeping natural disaster/Age-old farming methods helped to create and support this country's wealth of plant and animal species. But now, as rural areas empty of people, that rich biodiversity is put at risk. Cover story for the Time Out section of the Japan Times, Sunday August 2009.
Hydrogen in every home/How the Japanese are trying to slash energy use and CO2 emissions – by installing fuel cells in people's backyards. With video online. Ode magazine, April 2009.
Oceans awash in toxic seas of plastic/Go down to the beach today and you`ll find plenty of garbage among the sand – but that`s nothing compared with the continent-sized whirlpools of lethal waste out there beyond the horizon. Cover story for the Time Out section of the Japan Times, March 2009.
Nara's cute, destructive deer/Though sacred to some, have the ancient capital's photogenic herds outgrown their habitat? The Japan Times, October 2008.
Natural by design/Biomimicry creates sustainable technology from the fruits of evolution. Cover story for the Time Out section of the Japan Times, August 2008.
Luminescent shrooms cast light on Japan's forest crisis/The Japan Times, Wednesday, June 2008.
Not-so-welcoming shores/Fewer and fewer loggerhead turtles are reaching their sole spawning ground in the North Pacific. Avenues, Autumn 2007.
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Q: JavaScript string into multidimensional array I'm passing myself a string of results from php by ajax that I would like to put into a two dimensional array in JavaScript
The string looks like:       value1^*value2^*value3^*value4***value1^*value2^*value3^*value4
I would like to split the values by '^*' into the first row of the dimensional array, then the next row would be after the '***'
Desired array:
var Text = [['value1', 'value2','value3','value4'],[value1','value2','value3','value4']];

A: You can use split() to split your string into an array of strings ( value1^*value2^*value3^*value4 and value1^*value2^*value3^*value4 ), after that you will need map() to creates a new arrays inside each array which we get before.
Example:

var str = "value1^*value2^*value3^*value4***value1^*value2^*value3^*value4"

str = str.split('***')

str = str.map((value) => value.split('^*'))

console.log(str)

A: You can do something like that

var input = "value1^*value2^*value3^*value4***value5^*value6^*value7^*value8";

 var res = input.split('***').map(function(rowValues){
 return rowValues.split('^*');
})

console.log(res);

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