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By Warren Stedwell

Here is Australia we need to address some issues that continually crop up in the Nationalist political movement. Throughout the decades there has been infighting, rivalries, personal hatreds, betrayals, strong ideological differences and even violence between many Nationalists in Australia. But we as Nationalists need to put aside our individual differences to deal with a poisonous and divisive threat that is Civic Patriotism. This totally flawed ideology is based on the ludicrous viewpoint that if a person becomes a citizen of a particular nation and assimilates then they automatically can become part of that nation. However, this incorrect view fails to address fundamental aspects of what it means to be fully part of a nation. To explain this we need to describe what it actually means to be of a particular nationality. This looks at what that person identifies themselves as, and also what others in that nation will identify that person as. Identity is a two-way-street because it is not just about how you perceive yourself, but also how those in the nation you live in perceive you too. Civic Patriotism talks about ‘fitting in’ but what does that really mean? The obvious factor of race and ethnicity cannot be ignored, as it is more than just mere skin colour.

The colour of someone’s skin is merely part of many important factors that identify what racial and ethnic heritage a person is. These include physiological and psychological elements that also define race and ethnicity. We also have to explain what it specifically means to be an Australian. Which is uniquely different to being a German or a Swede or an Italian or a Russian. It should be officially stated, that it needs to be made crystal clear that Australia is a country created by White people and for White people and nobody can take away that fact. Australia, New Zealand, the USA, South Africa, Canada and parts of South America, such as Argentina, are all White/European ‘settler nations’. They are only relatively new in terms of age, hundreds of years old, compared to European nations, that are tens of thousands of years old, but that does not make them any less significant or not worth saving. Nations like Australia were built from absolutely nothing but the constant hard toil of those White Anglo-Celtic/Europeans who came to Australia from 1788 onwards. Imagine just how difficult it was for those first settlers that came to these new lands and had to start from scratch? Many of those settlers gave countless amounts of blood, sweat and tears in those early colonial times. Often dealing with disappointment, heartbreak, isolation, hostile natives, lack of supplies, starvation, unscrupulous fellow settlers, dangerous wildlife, disease, extreme weather and a multitude of other factors. It was certainly not a cake-walk for those who came to Australia or any of the other “settler nations” in the first few decades. It is the kind of hardship that would be unfathomable for most people in 2017.

Those bleeding-hearts who harp on about Indigenous land rights and the often chant the ludicrous and childish tune of “always was, always will be Aboriginal land” conveniently forget the stark facts. That it was the White Anglo-Celtic/European settlers who created this modern civilized nation in the first place! They don’t realize how lucky they are to reside in a 1st World country like Australia. Where they can take advantage of its benefits; such as running water, sewerage, roads, electricity, hospitals, schools, public transport etc. None of it was created by the Aborigines that they hold so dear. The nationality and identity of a true Australian is often unspoken, but it is clearly evident that it can be unmistakably defined as a person of White Anglo-Celtic/European heritage that is born in Australia (or have lived in Australia for a number of decades) and have fully embraced Australian culture and have developed an Australian accent. One of the best and more recognizable accents in the World! It also must be stated that this would be the same compulsory requirements for any of the other ‘settler nations’ as long as that person is racially considered White. It is incredibly obvious to people around the World that the slang-term ‘Aussie’ means a White Australian. Those who foolishly say “you don’t have to be White to be an Australian” are merely idiotic Civic Patriots without any rhyme or reason to back up their argument. Civic Patriots are incapable of being able to logically explain what they believe in, besides an assimilationist viewpoint based on ‘feelings’ (plus lustful urges for Asian women) rather than facts and historical evidence. They laughably believe in culture over race, but fail to see that it is race that actually creates culture in the first place. While somebody could be ‘culturally’ Australian they would not be considered a fair dinkum and genuine Australian unless they were a White person. That is an implicit mindset that the majority of people around the World share because they know that Australia was founded in 1788 by White people. Would the Irish be uniquely Irish without their distinctive culture and their racial and ethnic heritage? The two are intrinsically linked together. Just like a dog born in a stable doesn’t make it a horse; a White/European man born in China cannot be Chinese. And for that matter, a black African born in Australia cannot be an Australian. It would not matter if that White/European man lived in China his whole life and spoke Chinese fluently and dressed Chinese he would always be considered an outsider or ‘Gweilo’ which means either ghost man or foreign devil. This is also one of many examples of how identity is innately linked with race and ethnicity. Identity cannot be defined by mere citizenship papers. In fact, paper is only as meaningful as the value you give it. You can either wipe your arse with a piece of paper because you only value it as toilet paper, or you can make it into money if the paper is bestowed with monetary value. Our heritage, our genetics and who we are should never be defined by just a mere piece of paper! You cannot put a price on bloodlines, nationality and identity and also what it means to belong to a race, ethnicity and a nation of people.

What about the Aborigines you may decry? Are they not the ‘original’ Australians? The ‘first’ Australians? The ‘true’ Australians? Not really. Australia (or New Holland for that matter) did not technically exist as a civilized nation prior to 1788. Not only that, but there was no single sovereign nation when the British arrived. Which is one of the multitude of reasons why Terra nullius was declared. According to some sources there was about 750,000 Aborigines and over 700 semi-nomadic tribes scattered around a huge island continent in 1788. You could possibly argue that those semi-nomadic tribes were indeed nations of their own, but it would only be limited to within that specific tribal territory and on a very primitive basis. If anything, the more accurate term for Aborigines would be Pre-Australians. They were inhabitants of a great land-mass and each tribe only knew of the areas they lived and travelled around, as well as any neighbouring tribes. There may have been commonalities with language and customs, but many tribes were fiercely independent and would often go to war with neighbouring tribes over resources or because of revenge or ‘pay back’. There was no concept of nationhood (in a Western sense) beyond tribal boundaries. Those that say otherwise are either ignorant, have a vested interest in spruiking an Anti-White message or are Aboriginal activists themselves. The facts remain, it was the British Empire who founded Australia and turned it from a nameless island continent to the great modern White/Western nation that it is today in 2017. That’s not supremacist at all, that is the honest, fair-minded and logical truth. It was White people who civilized Australia. Nobody can deny this and silly Communist catch-phrases like “White Australia has a Black History” and other nonsense will not change the historical fact of the British coming here in 1788 and creating the nation now known as Australia. The Aborigines were basically still in the Stone Age until the British arrived and there isn’t any point discussing the matter any further in this article.

Another important point needs to be made. That it was the immigration restriction bill of 1901, also known as the White Australia Policy, which helped create Australia and make it into a great nation. Our 1st Prime Minister in Edmund Barton was one of the key initiators of this policy to protect the average Australian labourer who wanted a White “working man’s paradise” in this country. Alfred Deakin, Australia’s 2nd Prime Minister was also one of the major architects of the White Australia Policy. In relation to Asians in particular and why they should be excluded, Alfred Deakin said it wasn’t the bad qualities, but the good ones which made them hazardous. It is their unlimited energy and a low standard of living that make Asians such dire opponents against White Australian workers specifically. Jack Lang, the former Premier of New South Wales in the mid-1920s and early-1930s, also believed that the White Australia Policy was Australia’s very own ‘Magna Carta’ and that it previously saved Australia from being engulfed by an Asian ‘tidal wave’ of immigration. There are many historical resources in relation to explaining why the White Australia Policy was created, but the way it was slowly diminished and destroyed by traitors in the Australian Government has only ever been explained briefly. A great injustice is that the Australian people had their democratic right to a referendum in making a decision about the White Australia Policy ripped away from them in nefarious circumstances. This should never be forgotten and those responsible need to be held accountable for their perfidious actions. In many ways, there has not been a truly honest politician in Australia since the time of former Labor Party Leader Arthur Calwell who was an honourable defender of the White Australia Policy up until the day he died in 1973. Arthur Calwell believed that any man not proud of his race was not a man at all. He also believed that anybody who wanted to stigmatize Australians for simply wishing to preserve their country for the White race was doing our nation great harm. Arthur Calwell outright rejected the idea that Australia could become a multi-racial society and survive. It goes beyond any shadow of a doubt that Arthur Calwell was correct and should be seen as a great historical figure for Australian Nationalists to admire.

The belief and the idea behind the White Australia policy has not disappeared though. It is still in the hearts and minds of genuine Australian Nationalists. It will never be forsaken by us and it is why we find the ideology of Civic Patriotism so repugnant. It is a feckless affront to the historical origins of our nation and what we believe in. It also disregards the fundamental factors or identity, race, ethnicity and nationality that have been mentioned previously. Historical facts will certainly not be ignored when defining what it means to be an Australian. Over 200 years of history, when the White man came to this wild sunburnt land and tamed it cannot be denied. Imbeciles who believe in Civic Patriotism may argue that “Mr Nguyen is a good bloke, who speaks with an Aussie accent, eats meat pies, and goes to the football.” But so what? When a lyrebird mimics the sounds of a koala does that make it a koala? No! Merely copying Australian culture doesn’t make you Australian either. Especially if you don’t look anything like what an Australian is supposed to look like. It is as ludicrous as seeing a Brown Sri Lankan dressed up in lederhosen pretending to be German as it would be to see a Swede dressed up in a kimono pretending to be Japanese. Race and ethnicity are huge factors that are clearly visible and they are also undeniable. It is also pointless to try and use ‘token’ non-whites to appear to be ‘not racist’, thinking you can fool the Media or our political enemies. While there might be some merit in that approach it is merely game playing. Eventually, people will discover it doesn’t work and all but the dumbest people can see through that kind of trickery. Those Nationalists out there who try those Machiavellian style tactics will eventually discover they will not work forever and will only anger any supporters who found that strategy to be dishonest. When it comes to Nationalist politics, in the long run, honesty is the best policy.

Probably the vilest and most disgusting aspect of Civic Patriotism is the blatant Zionism and blind love of Israel and Jews. Seriously, why bother with this? Who cares about a country that is so far away and irrelevant to Australia? It beggars belief how Israel can have such an influence on Australian politics, but it does. It also shows how powerful Zionist lobby groups and International Jewry are that their insidious tentacles can stretch so far across the globe all the way down to Australia. However, a lot of it comes from the totally flawed view that if you are Anti-Islam than you must automatically be Pro-Israel. This is a misnomer and one that is peddled by Zionists and those that make up the lie that Israel is the beacon of the West in the Middle East defending against the foul incursions of Islam. It is also purported by those people who are terrified of the sad and tired parroting of weaponized words such a Neo-Nazi, Fascist, White Supremacist etc. used by the Media and our enemies. These words are having significantly less effect in 2017 as people realize that these tactics are based on irrational fear and shaming, which does not work in the long run. Being called a nasty word pales in comparison to what the Australian settlers and convicts had to contend with in 1788. The best argument to use against any Civic Patriot who has a Zionist standpoint is what has Israel ever done for Australia? There is plenty of evidence out there that many Jews have been huge supporters of multiculturalism and mass immigration (including Muslims) into Australia. A large portion of Jews also have the hypocritical viewpoint that Israel must remain a Jewish State, but Europe and other White Nations must learn to become multicultural. Ask the Civic Patriot this question, if Israel must remain Jewish, then why can’t White countries be for White people? Why should we support a country that has these double-standards? The Civic Patriot may argue that “Jews are White too aren’t they?” but there are many examples where Jews clearly say they are not White or only say they are White when it is convenient for them. In fact, any time a so-called White person complains about ‘White privilege’ or something similarly ridiculous there is a good chance it is actually someone from the Jewish Community saying that.

Over time people will eventually discover, it doesn’t matter how much anyone says they love Israel and support Zionism they will still be called the same weaponized words regardless. Racist is the word most often used if somebody cannot logically argue against your position in a political debate. Pathetically waving an Israeli flag to prove you aren’t a ‘Nazi’ doesn’t make you appear more Anti-Islam, it just makes you a moron for supporting Zionism. As Nationalists, our love for our country and desire to preserve White Australia should be paramount over any support for foreign countries, especially a country like Israel who does not give a damn about us! And in recent years have stolen Australian passports to use in assassinations. In fact, it is also worth mentioning that in the late 1990’s the Australia/Israel Review (a Jewish based newspaper) published the names of One Nation members. This caused many of those One Nation members to lose their jobs and have their lives ruined. It makes for strange bedfellows almost 20 years later now that One Nation was attempting to have a meeting with conservative Jewish groups in Melbourne only recently. Did Pauline Hanson forget this unpleasant incident about One Nation party member details being purposely leaked? Australian Nationalists certainly haven’t forgotten and have very long memories! It also shows the foolishness and naivety of One Nation and Civic Patriots in thinking it can trust the majority of the Jewish community and those that push Zionism. It needs to be said that as an Australian Nationalist you have the freedom of a more even balanced approach. You can be both Anti-Zionist and Anti-Islam and still love your race and your nation, there is nothing wrong with that. There is no pressure to choose one side over the other and anybody who tells you otherwise has their own disingenuous agenda. Nationalism is seen as being the ‘third way’ in this regard and why it has the flexibility to not get bogged down in that unsophisticated dialectic or choosing one of only two sides. What matters in the long run is the protection of Australia and the Australia way of life. The only critical battle that counts, is Nationalism versus the dark forces of Globalism. We must safeguard the survival of our own people and defend White Australia forever.

After all that has been said and done, this will be a long struggle, but the only way we as Nationalists can defeat those that promulgate Civic Patriotism is by attacking their utterly flawed ideology and by totally engaging in the political landscape here in Australia. This means not allowing the Civic Patriots to always have centre-stage and challenging their World view. It also means going to Anti-Islam events and handing out Nationalist literature and talking to people. Listening to what these people have to say and bringing in the topic of Nationalism when possible. We need to change our attitudes and start being more Media savvy. We need more intelligent and articulate Nationalists, with leadership potential, speaking to the Media and giving interviews to a wide variety of journalists and news outlets no matter how distasteful or how much they put us in a negative light. While he may not be perfect, Richard Spencer from the ‘Alt-Right’ in the USA is a prime example of this. He is promoting Nationalism and White identitarianism and doing a pretty good job at it. We need Nationalists to emulate Richard Spencer and try to and give speeches at public and private events, be involved with public demonstrations, record audio broadcasts and online videos and also write as many articles on Australian Nationalism and White Australia and push our message out there to the broader public. Richard Spencer and others are bringing our views into the mainstream and allowing us the right to speak our minds, give our opinions, and challenge anybody with a Globalist or Anti-White agenda. This gives us the opportunity we need to rationally and logical defeat any Civic Patriot ideologue.

Overall, it must be stated that we as Nationalists cannot do this alone. We need to work together with like-minded people, keep open lines of communication and seek unity. The Australian Coalition of Nationalists (ACN) is just the beginning of an exciting and productive future for Australian Nationalism. There are many initiatives planned for the long-term including conferences and other events. United we can achieve so much more! Various Nationalist groups and individuals need to take advantage of this new opportunity presented with the ‘Alt-Right’ and the massive influx of new recruits to our movement. We are now living in a time, in the year 2017, where things are changing very rapidly via the Internet and Social Media and people are getting fed up with political correctness and multiculturalism. We now have all these memes about Pepe the Frog and all manner of hilarious things has helped reinvigorate many of us, especially those involved with Nationalism for many years. This burst of new energy from the ‘Alt-Right’ has made things about racial views ‘cool’ and ‘fun’, something that was constrained to the odd racist joke or song over 10 to 15 years ago when it was all very serious online. Humour has added vibrancy and a renewed purpose to what we as Nationalists wish to achieve. The ‘Alt-Right’ is a natural pressure release of this pent up frustration, but so are Anti-Islam groups and rallies that have been happening in Australia. It is our task to gently steer those disenfranchised with multiculturalism, mass immigration and multiculturalism towards Nationalism. Civic Patriotism is only a mere reaction to a symptom and does not look at the original root of the disease, which begun with the unfair dismantling of the White Australia Policy. We must constantly hammer it home at every opportunity that Nationalism is the only true way to defeat Globalism. As long as we are confident in our arguments, we can defeat the fundamentally flawed, crude and poisonous ideology of Civic Patriotism with the more articulate, well-researched and biologically natural viewpoint of Nationalism, then we shall come out on top. As our nation’s forefathers perceived during Federation in 1901, Australia is a nation created by White people, for White people and must remain so.

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2 Responses to The poisonous ideology of Civic Patriotism and why it is time for Nationalist unity in Australia.

  1. Arty says:

    Great stuff, Nat-Alt, a totally comprehensive account.

  2. Ursula Hahn says:

    Good to see a writing that addresses two very important broad topic, viz, (1) jewish problem and (2) the White race factor in a true Nationalist struggle.

    Yes, civic nationalism is fake control opposition but so must we also be wary of the Alt-Right factions. Please look up this for some insights into the problem with Alt-Right:

    There is a parliamentary inquiry into multiculturalism that ought to be challenged by and members. Submission is still open till 12 May 2017:

    The following are quotes from past Australian political figures.

    “I should like to say further that there is no intention and no desire on the part of this Government to take any step which will lead to any permanent settlement of coloured persons in Australia. The prevention of that is the object of the Immigration Restriction Act.”
    — Mr Edmond Barton (Hunter—First Prime Minister of Federated Australia, Minister for External Affairs 1901)

    “When this Government was first formed, and met in Sydney, in January, we determined to place a “White Australia,” as it was briefly termed, as the first plank of our political platform. We determined to give effect to this by a series of measures relating to aliens within our borders, to aliens outside our borders, whom we desire to keep permanently outside, and by other measures flowing from these.”
    — Mr. Alfred Deakin (Ballarat—Attorney-General 1901)

    “This land is our land, to own and to develop. Our claim to hold this country and to continue its development rests not on conquest nor on feelings of hostility to any other people. It is based on the great work of our fathers, our grandfathers and great-grandfathers—the men who explored our great continent, tilled its land, built its cities, and developed its industries. Our forefathers handed to us a proud heritage. We can only preserve our heritage for our descendants by preserving the homogeneity of our race, and that we must and will do.”

    “Let there be no mistake. The White Australia policy is a racial policy. It is the sheerest humbug and the silliest form of appeasement to say that economics and not race determined the policy in the days of our fathers. It was racial in the beginning and will remain racial to the end”.
    — Mr. Arthur Calwell (Melbourne—Minister for Information and Minister for Immigration 1949)

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Scientists say they can now predict what a person's exposure to harmful pesticides by looking more closely at their diets

Organic food reduces pesticide exposure

10 February, 2015

Natural Health News — While health-conscious individuals understand the benefits of eating fresh fruits and veggies, they may not be aware of the amount of pesticides they could be ingesting along with their vitamin C and fibre.

A new study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives is among the first to predict a person’s pesticide exposure based on information about their usual diet.

The study was led by Cynthia Curl, an assistant professor in Boise State University’s School of Allied Health Sciences.

Curl and her colleagues analysed the dietary exposure of nearly 4,500 people from six US cities to organophosphates (OPs), the most common insecticides used on conventionally grown produce in the United States. The study participants were from many ethnic backgrounds.

OP pesticides are linked to a number of detrimental health effects, particularly among agricultural workers who are regularly exposed to the chemicals.

Results showed that among individuals eating similar amounts of fruits and vegetables, those who reported eating organic produce had significantly lower OP pesticide exposures than those consuming conventionally grown produce. In addition, consuming those conventionally grown foods typically treated with more of these pesticides during production, including apples, nectarines and peaches, was associated with significantly higher levels of exposure.

“For most Americans, diet is the primary source of OP pesticide exposure,” said Curl “The study suggests that by eating organically grown versions of those foods highest in pesticide residues, we can make a measurable difference in the levels of pesticides in our bodies.”

Predicting health problems linked to pesticides

The researchers were able to predict each participant’s exposure to OP pesticides based on the amount and type of produce each participant typically ate and the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) measurements of pesticide residue levels on those foods. The researchers then compared these predictions to pesticide metabolite levels measured in urine samples from a subset of 720 of these people.

While Curl’s study is not the first to link organic produce with reduced pesticide exposure, the method she used may have significant implications for future research. By combining self-reported information on typical food consumption with USDA measurements, researchers will be able to conduct research on the relationship between dietary pesticide exposure and health outcomes in bigger populations, without needing to measure urinary metabolites.

“If we can predict pesticide exposure using dietary questionnaire data, then we may be able to understand the potential health effects of dietary exposure to pesticides without having to collect biological samples from people,” Curl said. “That will allow research on organic food to be both less expensive and less invasive.”

“The next step is to use these exposure predictions to examine the relationship between dietary exposure to pesticides and health outcomes, including neurological and cognitive endpoints. We’ll be able to do that in this same population of nearly 4,500 people,” she said.

One way people can reduce their pesticide exposure, said Curl, is to eat organic versions of those foods that are listed on the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” pesticides list, which ranks fruits and vegetables according to pesticide residue level.

Previous studies have also shown that organic produce contains higher levels of some more beneficial antioxidants than conventional produce


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How perceptive are we of the changing natural world around us?

The obvious changes, like the change in seasons or temperatures, certainly grab our attention. But apart from these, our world is continuously expressing itself through smaller, seemingly invisible acts. For example, we may notice that the trees on our route to work have flowered. But if someone were to ask us – "Did the trees behave similarly last year?" or "Have the number of flowers changed over time?", would we be able to give a conclusive answer?

These questions may sound strange, but their intent is far from it. Did you know that nature’s most sensitive responses to climate change manifest themselves in the form of these subtle events like the flowering of trees and migration of birds? This is why phenology, the study of seasonal, natural phenomena with respect to plant and animal life is considered a “leading indicator” of climate change.

If the concept of phenology interests you, then you will be pleased to know that there is a way in which you can contribute to building a repository of information about trees in our country. SeasonWatch, a citizen science programme, encourages people to monitor trees in their nearby areas, and record their observations on the SeasonWatch website or using the SW app. SeasonWatch is a three-way partnership between Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF), National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and Wipro Applying Thought in Schools (WATIS). The programme was initiated in 2010 and has so far collected data on 41306 trees. Not only has the programme managed to get citizens noticing the trees in their backyards, but it has also reached out to students in 627 schools across the country, instilling environmental awareness in these young minds.

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Gulmohar (Delonix regia) blooms herald the onset of summer in India. Photograph: Radha Rangarajan

Dr Geetha Ramaswami, of NCF, who heads the SeasonWatch programme shares that the aim of SeasonWatch is twofold. "One is to understand how trees change with the seasons – the larger question being how changes in climatic patterns affect trees. The second broad objective is to bring nature closer to children and use this exercise as a way to get children outside, looking at trees and understanding their behaviour.”

While SeasonWatch began with a focus on schools and school children, the programme has since evolved both in terms of participation and geographical reach. Dr Suhel Quader of NCF, who has been one of the people instrumental in initiating this programme says that they now see a lot of observations from the general public. Apart from creating baseline data on phenological changes, Quader hopes the programme will change the way people perceive nature around them. "The insight and appreciation that you have for the changes around you really goes up when you are paying attention to those changes. With an increasing amount of time being spent indoors looking at screens, such initiatives are the need of the hour,” says Quader.

Early Flowering And Its Impact

How much information can trees really give? Turns out, quite a bit. As the SeasonWatch website points out, trees respond to changing seasons in everything they do like growing fruits, flowers and new leaves. A key observation that many people find hard to miss, even if they are not actively observing trees, is when the flowering phase begins. Early this year, it was reported that the white, yellow and pink tabebuias in Bangalore city had flowered months ahead of time.

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Jungle Myna on Flame of the Forest (Butea monosperma). Photograph: Radha Rangarajan

Similarly, a three-year-long study of the Himalayan rhododendrons reported by the G.B Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development in 2014 had revealed that the rhododendrons flowered in early winter instead of their usual flowering time in spring.

Ramaswami explains that what is vital in such phenological observations is the collection of data over long periods and correlation studies to comment on the nature of change. "We need to understand if the changes we see are aberrations in that particular year or the result of an underlying change. Is it because of climate change? Is it because of warming or change in precipitation or groundwater? Answering these questions need further probing and consistent data. This is what we are working towards.”

In the case of Himalayan rhododendrons, analysis of long term temperature data in the region was used to correlate the change of flowering patterns to increase in temperatures.

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The iconic Cassia fistula, mostly reported from Kerala, was blooming a full month in advance before the Vishu festival (when this species is expected to bloom). Another beautiful native tree of the same plant family, Saraca asoca was also blooming across the country! Photograph: SeasonWatch

Far from the correlative studies, people sense these changes in their own ways. There is a cultural significance associated with the flowering of trees, which makes their timing important. For example, in the state of Uttarakhand, the blooming of rhododendrons is celebrated as Phool Sankranti. More recently, the early flowering of laburnum trees in Kerala was reported. The flowering of this tree usually coincides with the festival of Vishu which signifies the onset of the new year. However, laburnum trees in the state had bloomed as early as January. SeasonWatchers in Kerala contributed to this observation, making it possible to identify the change.

Bioblitz Events

Along with flowering, SeasonWatch wants observers to monitor other parts as well, such as leaves and fruits. The programme encourages recording observations on a weekly basis for fresh and mature leaves, ripe and unripe fruits, as well as flowers and buds; data which one can gather by looking at the tree for just five minutes. “But that's a big challenge for us, that once a person registers with SeasonWatch, they continue to be interested in recording these observations," Ramaswami shares.

Apart from the ongoing assessments, SeasonWatch also conducts bioblitz events that coincide with the changing seasons. Their most recent event was the Spring Tree Quest held between March 15-18, 2019. 14,706 trees were observed for the event and data was contributed by 50 schools, 9 colleges and 137 individuals from 22 states and five union territories. "Bioblitz events are very valuable as they give us a snapshot of what trees are doing at that point in time. If these bioblitz events continue for a long time, year on year we can make comparisons," Ramaswami explains.

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SeasonWatch will be conducting their third bioblotz event, Summer Tree Quest, between June 14-17, 2019. Photograph: SeasonWatch

The maximum number of observations for the spring event was recorded in the state of Kerala. SeasonWatch coordinator and teacher at the Government Upper Primary School in Edavilakom, Trivandrum, Pallipuram Jayakumar says that once the observation process becomes the norm, students feel motivated to do more for the trees and the environment. Students in and around his region have gone the extra mile and worked on preventing people from sticking posters and advertisements on tree trunks. "For them, it goes beyond observation; it's also about protecting their trees. They feel a sense of ownership," says Jayakumar. He states that the benefits of such programmes are vast and varied in shaping the social responsibilities of these young citizens. Jayakumar’s goal is to encourage the entire student population of his school to participate in SeasonWatch.

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Bombax ceiba and Butea monsoperma are iconic native trees that are known to flower just as the winter season ends and put out their lovely bright flowers on display. More than half of the trees that were observed, belonging to these species, were seen to be flowering. Photographs: SeasonWatch

The Merits of Citizen Science Programmes

The citizen science approach of collecting data is not a widely used one in India. The fact that such programmes make it possible to access large amounts of information, across countries, makes it a valuable research tool. For example, Project Oceanology has been collecting data on ocean water temperatures and acidity in Long Island for over four decades. Closer to home, farmers in India are part of a three-country citizen science study that is looking at crop variety adaptation in response to climate change.

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At the Mathrubhumi SEED nature camp held in May 2018 at Cochin, Kerala (left); A parent helping kids with clues to our 'find me a match' game at Neralu, an urban tree festival (right) in Bangalore. Photographs: SeasonWatch

Quader, who specializes in public participation in scientific research, says that such initiatives serve as an early warning system and help in tackling issues at the right time. “Through remote sensing, we can monitor how forests are shrinking or the effects of temperature changes. But for information on biodiversity or specific species, we need people on the ground. Such widespread data collection is an impossible feat for individual researchers,” Quader explains.

He also emphasizes that such programmes work to reduce the schism between professional scientists and general public enthusiasts, which in turn taps on a large reservoir of skill and aptitude that public participation brings in. But more importantly, these initiatives raise people’s awareness of the issues at hand. “Citizen science programmes help to rekindle that deep connection with nature and encourage us to work collectively in solving these massive problems we are facing globally,” says Quader. Sounds daunting, but sometimes all takes is a simple step forward like observing a tree.

Read more about SeasonWatch, here.

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We started this business over 25 years ago with a belief that a business can be built by doing the right thing—in the healthy, organic food we sell, for the people who work with us, and for the communities we serve. And we’re proud to say that with the unrelenting support and encouragement of our farmers and suppliers, our customers and community, we’ve created a place we’re very proud to call home. That journey hasn’t always been easy—but it never ceased to be worthwhile.

One of our core values has always been sustainability and we’ve done everything we can along the way to leave
as small a footprint as possible.
• We were one of the first companies to offer biodegradable shopping bags.
• When potato-based single-use cutlery became available, we rushed out to get it for our Bistros.
• We’ve always recycled and looked for ways to be energy-efficient.
• We have just become the first and only company in Canada to offer compostable produce bags.
• Our receipts are printed on BPA and BPS free paper.
• And, of course, we’ve always supported local, organic farmers first—champions of superior soil quality in which our food grows.

And now it’s time to do more. We know our climate has reached a tipping point; our family wants to make sure we are doing everything we can—our very best—for our family and yours, and for our planet. This is challenging work—and frustrating. We often identify an action—like using compostable packaging and industrial composting—only to discover that the best options aren’t readily available in Canada or they are prohibitively expensive, or that our regional area doesn’t offer the industrial composting services that we need. But there’s so much we can do. So, we wanted you to know about our commitment to sustainability, to report back to you about what we have done and plan to do. To be successful, we need your help and your partnership. So, on behalf of all of us here at Nature’s Fare Markets, we invite you to join us in our sustainability journey.

✔  We sell 100% organic produce, non-GMO, free-run/-range animal products,
safe personal care products, high quality vitamins and supplements.
✔  Support local, organic farmers who improve soil quality and
minimize impact on local ecosystems.
✔  Install LED lighting in all stores.
✔  Support communities with cash and in-kind donations.
✔  Use Sustainable Forest Initiative-approved recycled paper, and soy-based inks and dyes in printed materials.
✔  Be a proud partner of the Certified Organic Association of BC.
✔  Hire independent consultants to conduct sustainability audits and complete the GreenStep process.
✔  Create Green Team sustainability committee.
✔  Donate food scraps to local farmers to use for feed and compost.

✔ Reduce single-use deli packaging and bags by 10%.
✔ Use 100% biodegradable shopping bags
and compostable paper bags and produce bags.
✔ Reduce paper and ink 30% by reducing community newspaper flyer program.
✔ Create online digital flyer.
✔ Initiate bring-your-own cup program.
✔ 1st company in Canada to offer compostable produce bags.

Convert 100% of our grab ’n go packaging to
compostable/biodegradable. Actively working on:
• Buddha bowls
• Plastic wrap and bags for sandwiches/pakoras
• Cold-pressed juice bottles

80% achieved. Already converted:
• Grab ’n go containers
• Soup containers and lids
• Straws
• Utensils
• Napkins
• Coffee cups and lids
• Smoothie cups and lids
• Take-out containers
• Tinfoil bags for warmed sandwiches/pakoras

✔ Make and encourage smoothie lids as optional.
✔ Initiate bring-your-own cup program.

✔ Achieve GreenStep Fast Track to Sustainability certification.
✔ Achieve Climate Smart certification.

Save-A-Bag Program

We started the Save-A-Bag program to help the environment by encouraging customers to forego a bag or bring a reusable one and when they do we donate 5 cents to Nature Conservancy of Canada. Forgot your bags? No worries. We still have some great options. Choose from a paper compostable bag or our biodegradable corn-based plastic bags. And try out our recently added compostable produce bags!

For a list of Nature Conservancy of Canada FAQs click here.

Better Packaging

We have a goal of converting 100% of our grab 'n go bistro packaging to compostable/biodegradable. And we are rolling along! Checkout our containers, lids, straws, utensils, napkins, and tin foil bags for warmed up items. We have more work to do but together with our customers we are making big strides.
We invite you to:
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for smoothies, juices, and coffee
for 10 cents off
• Say “no thanks” to a lid
for your smoothies
• Ask for a “to-stay” cup
if consuming in the store
• Choose to use “to-stay” cutlery
and dishware when consuming
food in-store
• Choose a paper straw

We all know that organic produce tastes better and provides greater health benefits, but organic farming is also better for our planet.
With organic produce, only naturally sourced fertilizers used eliminating the need for chemical pesticides, herbicides and insecticides.
And unlike conventional, which is leading to soil degradation and water pollution, organic farming improves soil quality and minimizes impact on local ecosystems.

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“28 Weeks Later” Helmer Fresnadillo Rebooting “The Crow”

It's amazing that it's taken this long, but it appears the resurrection of "The Crow" finally has a director.

Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, the man behind the fantastic "28 Weeks Later," has been tapped to reboot "The Crow," announced Relativity Media via a press release.

"Juan Carlos Fresnadillo is an incredibly talented and imaginative filmmaker," said Relativity's Tucker Tooley, who will serve as executive producer. "We are thrilled to have him at the helm and are excited to work with both Pressman and Apaches on what we all believe will be a compelling and innovative reimagining of 'The Crow.'"

Blah, blah blah... We loved what Fresnadillo did with "28 Weeks," he's a great fit for this franchise. In the meantime, his next film, "Intruders," is a horror/thriller starring Clive Owen that's due in the fall.

Fresnadillo is supposed collaborate on the script "once a writer is attached," which makes us both sad and confused, as the last we knew, Nick Cave was going to be re-writing a script by Stephen Norrington.

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What Patrick Mahomes learned from watching Lamar Jackson against 49ers

What Patrick Mahomes learned from watching Lamar Jackson against 49ers

One look at the stat sheet from Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens' 20-17 Week 13 win over the 49ers, and you might think there wouldn't be much to glean from watching the likely MVP go against the NFL's top defense.

On that rain-soaked November Sunday, Jackson threw for just 105 yards while rushing for 101 more. But reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes, whose Kansas City Chiefs will face the 49ers in Super Bowl LIV on Sunday, Feb. 2, thinks he can learn from what Jackson was able to do successfully against the 49ers.

"I mean, I watch everybody in the league and try to see stuff that guys are doing," Mahomes said Wednesday. "I think you do that as a quarterback if you are watching some of these great quarterbacks. For me, I know I can't juke like Lamar or do stuff like that, but I feel like I can extend plays. When I watch similar opponents, like I watch Lamar playing the 49ers and seeing how he could extend plays, I know that's some stuff that I can take away. But I obviously can't run with the same agility or speed that he can."

The signature play of the Chiefs' AFC title win over the Tennessee Titans was when Mahomes rolled left and took off down the sideline, breaking tackles before plunging into the end zone for a 27-yard score right before halftime.

Jackson was able to have some success getting outside against the 49ers, although his biggest play ultimately resulted in a turnover when Marcell Harris ripped the ball loose.

[REALTED: Shanahan had simple message for 49ers after NFC title]

While Jackson had an incredible season, Mahomes' rocket arm combined with his mobility makes him a whole different beast to contain. But one the 49ers have the personnel to frustrate with the proper game plan.

But, as Mahomes showed against the Titans, even when you defend the Chiefs perfectly, he still can gash you for big gains.

Sometimes it's just not fair.

Programming note: NBC Sports Bay Area feeds your hunger for 49ers Super Bowl coverage with special editions of “49ers Central” all week (5:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 6:00 p.m. Friday).

49ers roster analysis: Future secondary needs warrant action now

49ers roster analysis: Future secondary needs warrant action now

This is the eighth installment of a nine-part series that examines the 49ers’ roster coming out of the 2019 season, looks ahead to 2020, and outlines the offseason challenges facing general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan on a position-by-position basis.

Today, a look at the 49ers’ defensive backs.

Under contract (signed through)

-CB Richard Sherman (2020)
-S Jaquiski Tartt (2020)
-CB K’Waun Williams (2020)
-CB Ahkello Witherspoon (2020)
-S Tarvarius Moore (2021)
-CB/S D.J. Reed (2021)
-S Marcell Harris (2020)
-CB Tim Harris (2022)
-CB Teez Tabor (2020)
-S Jacob Thieneman (2021)
-CB Jermaine Kelly (2021)
-S Chris Edwards (2021)
-S Derrick Kindred (2020)

Sherman enters the third year of the three-year, $27.15 million contract he negotiated with the 49ers after the Seattle Seahawks released him in March of 2018. Tartt and Williams also are on the final years of their contracts, so the 49ers could look to extend any of them during the offseason.

Expiring contracts

-S Jimmie Ward (UFA)
-CB Jason Verrett (UFA)
-CB Dontae Johnson (UFA)
-CB Emmanuel Moseley (EFA)

Ward is a priority to re-sign. It’s just a matter of how much attention he receives on the open market (if he gets that far) and how far the 49ers will go to re-sign him.

A year ago, Verrett signed a one-year, prove-it contract. He went on injured reserve early in the season.

Moseley will be back on the team. He has no outside negotiating power because of his status as an exclusive-rights free agent.

What needs to happen

The defensive backfield situation might be the most complex to figure out for the 49ers this offseason. Ward is scheduled to be a free agent, but the 49ers also have three of their other top-five defensive backs entering the final years of their contracts.

First things first, they have to figure out how to approach Ward. They would like to retain him, but there might also be some hesitancy because of his injury history. Ward finally played a 16-game season, but that was only after missing the first three games, then picking up three games in the postseason.

Sherman, who turns 32 next month, had an outstanding regular season. Do the 49ers open talks with him about extending his contract?

On the other side, Moseley ended up as the starter over Witherspoon, who enters the final year of his deal. After the demotion, Witherspoon asked to play more special teams. Moseley generally played well, but he was in the middle of the biggest play of Super Bowl LIV.

Tartt, the starting strong safety, also enters the final year of his contract. He and Ward were high-school teammates and work well together.

Williams, one of the top nickel backs in the league, also is entering the final year of his deal.

The 49ers have just one pick in the first four rounds of the draft. This is why it makes a lot of sense to trade back (and trade back and trade back) to acquire selections in the second, third and fourth rounds.

This is a good draft for defensive backs. And while drafting for need is not often advisable, it becomes a lot better of a plan when it is a need that is projected a year down the road.

[RELATED: Ascending linebackers should make group better in 2020]

The 49ers had the best pass defense in the league last season. Despite playing with a lead for most games, the 49ers allowed just 169.2 yards passing per game. That was the lowest average passing yards allowed in the NFL in more than a decade.

It will be nearly impossible to match that level of pass defense of a year ago. So much of the success the 49ers experienced against the pass was a product of the team’s pass rush. That will likely have to be the case again next season.

Teams generally shied away from Sherman’s side. But Sherman gave up a couple of big plays in the postseason, including one late in the Super Bowl. He likely will be challenged more in 2020, which will give him more opportunities to add to his career total of 39 interceptions (including postseason).

The 49ers must find more consistency on the other side. Moseley enters the offseason as the starter. Witherspoon is competing for a role. Tartt appears locked in as one starting safety, but the other spot is wide open at this point.

If Ward does not return to the team, Moore could be next in line to step in as a starter.

If the 49ers use an early draft pick on a safety or cornerback (or both), then competition could potentially lead to a rookie or two in the team’s starting defensive backfield.

49ers roster analysis: Ascending linebackers should make group better in 2020

49ers roster analysis: Ascending linebackers should make group better in 2020

This is the seventh installment of a nine-part series that examines the 49ers’ roster coming out of the 2019 season, looks ahead to 2020 and outlines the offseason challenges facing general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan on a position-by-position basis.

Today, a look at the 49ers’ linebackers.

Under contract (signed through)

-Kwon Alexander (2022)
-Fred Warner (2021)
-Dre Greenlaw (2022)
-Mark Nzeocha (2021)
-Azeez Al-Shaair (2021)
-Joey Alfieri (2021)
-Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (2021)

The 49ers and Alexander agreed to a contract restructure in November that saves the team more than $8 million in cap space for the 2020 season. His salary is set to leap to $12.55 million in 2021. Three voidable years were added to his contract. He is still scheduled for unrestricted free agency after the 2022 season.

Expiring contracts

-Elijah Lee (RFA)

Lee was among the 49ers’ final cuts and was signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster for the final eight games of the regular season after Alexander went on injured reserve. Lee saw action in each of the 49ers’ three postseason games as a core special-teams contributor.

What needs to happen

The 49ers’ only real decision is with Lee, who is a restricted free agent. The lowest tender of $2.144 million is probably too much, but the 49ers can look to re-sign him to a minimum level contract.

But even with some uncertainty surrounding Lee, the 49ers appear set with their starters and backups. The 49ers certainly do not need to spend free-agent money to add a player. And they do not need to use one of their top draft picks to bring in a linebacker, either.

[RELATED: 49ers roster analysis: Work needed to keep up defensive line dominance]

This position group is comprised of players who are all ascending. The unit was good in 2019. It should be better in 2020.

Warner was one of the breakout stars for the 49ers as a second-year player. He had an interception of Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl that looked, at the time, to be one of the big plays in that game. Warner believes he can make improvements in all areas, including the production of more game-changing types of plays.

Alexander sustained a torn pectoral in the middle of the season. Then, worked hard to get back for the playoffs. Although he settled back into the 49ers’ defense as a part-time player, Alexander still served an important role on the team due to his leadership and energy.

Greenlaw became an every-down player after Alexander’s injury and made one of the most memorable plays of the season when he stopped Seattle Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister just inches short of the goal line to preserve the 49ers’ Week 17 win to clinch the NFC West and home-field advantage in the playoffs. It will be difficult to keep Greenlaw off the field.

Al-Shaair, who defied the odds to win his roster spot last season as an undrafted rookie, and Nzeocha are solid backups and core special-teams players, too.


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Antitumor action and immune activation through cooperation of bee venom secretory phospholipase A2 and phosphatidylinositol-(3,4)-bisphosphate.

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We evaluated tumor cell growth modulation by bee venom secretory phospholipase A2 (bv-sPLA2) and phosphatidylinositol-(3,4)-bisphosphate as well as potential cooperative effects. In addition, the immunomodulatory impact of tumor cell treatment was examined by monitoring changes in phenotype and function of monocyte-derived dendritic cells (moDCs) cocultured with pretreated tumor cells. Bv-sPLA2 or phosphatidylinositol-(3,4)-bisphosphate alone displayed moderate effects on the proliferation of A498 renal cell carcinoma cells, T-47D breast cancer cells, DU145 prostate cancer cells and BEAS-2B transformed lung cells. However, when bv-sPLA2 was coadministered with phosphatidylinositol-(3,4)-bisphosphate a potent inhibition of [3H] thymidine incorporation into all tested cell lines occurred. This inhibition was due to massive cell lysis that reduced the number of cells with proliferative capacity. Importantly, tumor cell lysates generated with bv-sPLA2 plus phosphatidylinositol-(3,4)-bisphosphate induced maturation of human moDCs demonstrated by enhanced expression of CD83 and improved stimulation in allogeneic mixed leukocyte reactions. Our data demonstrate that bv-sPLA2 and phosphatidylinositol-(3,4)-bisphosphate synergistically generate tumor lysates which enhance the maturation of immunostimulatory human monocyte-derived dendritic cells. Such tumor lysates which represent complex mixtures of tumor antigens and simultaneously display potent adjuvant properties meet all requirements of a tumor vaccine.

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Is the systemic inflammatory reaction to surgery responsible for post-operative pain after tonsillectomy, and is it "technique-related"?

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Investigate the influence of operative technique on post-operative morbidity and the systemic inflammatory response after tonsillectomy. In addition, our aim was to compare the systemic inflammatory reaction, post-operative pain severity, and required time before the resumption of normal physical activity between two groups of tonsillectomized children and to correlate characteristics of the systemic inflammatory reaction to post-operative morbidity.

This prospective, randomized, and single-blind study included 100 children between the ages of 3-16 years and who were scheduled for a tonsillectomy at our department for chronic tonsillitis and/or respiratory obstruction. The children were randomly assigned into one of two groups: either a conventional tonsillectomy with bipolar diathermy coagulation or a radiofrequency tonsillectomy procedure; both groups had a 14-day follow-up. We investigated the severity and duration of postoperative pain (based on the use of analgesics during the postoperative period), the postoperative day that they resumed normal physical activity, and the rate of postoperative hemorrhage. In order to assess the systemic inflammatory response, serum C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were measured before the surgery and seven days after the procedure.

After the surgery CRP levels increased to a statistically significant level (t = -4.7; p < 0.001) in conventional tonsillectomy group. There was a statistically significant correlation between increased blood CRP levels after the surgery and the level of post-operative analgesic consumption, which was based on an increased number of analgesic applications (r = 0.28; p < 0.01) and a greater number of days in which analgesics were consumed (r = 0.26; p < 0.01). There was also a correlation between increased blood CRP levels and a longer required time to resume normal physical activities (r = 0.30; p < 0.01).

Post-operative morbidity after tonsillectomy appears to depend on the systemic inflammatory response to surgery. This response is "technique-related," wherein a less-aggressive surgical technique produces a weaker post-operative inflammatory response and less post-operative morbidity.

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Three Wesleyan University students were pulled from the water by rescue crews at Amston Lake in Hebron on Saturday afternoon.

Officials said emergency crews were called to Amston Lake on Ames Road in Hebron around 2:45 p.m. after getting a report of a possible drowning.

A spokesperson for the EnCon investigation said the three teens were rescued from the water during a canoe accident.

Officials said a 19-year-old female was in the water for an unknown period of time. She was flown to Hartford Hospital where she remains in intensive care, according to EnCon Police.

Investigators said the woman was unresponsive on her way to the hospital.

Police said another 19-year-old female and male were transported to Middlesex Clinic in Marlborough for evaluation.

"We’re still on the early ends of this investigation and we have several different conflicting reports that we’re working through," EnCon Police Captain Eric Lundin said.

No further details have been provided by police on the students' conditions.

Wesleyan University released a statement on Sunday.

"We have been in touch with the families, are providing support for the students involved, and assisting authorities investigating the incident. The health and safety of our students is paramount, and we are all hoping for the student’s recovery," the school said in part.

On Monday, officials from Wesleyan said two students remain hospitalized and one of them is in intensive care.

The area is a small community and residents say they look out for each other.

Some residents are on edge waiting for answers.

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Back to the Mission Rose embroidery project here! The rose is coming along….

Mission Rose Silk Embroidery Project

Last time we visited the Mission Rose, the outer petals in the dark reds, worked in long and short stitch, were finished. Today, we’re looking at the inner petals on the rose.

These five inner petals are worked with the two pinks in the color scheme for the rose, and then touched in with some dark red.

So I began the inner petals by split stitching the outline of the petals in the lighter of the two pinks (Soie de Paris 2641). I worked the split stitch just inside the edge of the red.

The little dots of thread inside the petal areas are the starts and stops of my embroidery threads. I use a waste knot on the front of the piece, in an area that will be covered with embroidery, and then take several tiny anchor stitches and cut off the waste knot.

This is a really good way to start and end threads on this type of embroidery, as long as you can do it an area that will be covered. It keeps you from having to flip your frame each time you need to start or end a thread.

Mission Rose Silk Embroidery Project

Using a pencil, I marked in guidelines for the layers of shading in semi-circles and the guidelines for stitch direction radiating from the center of the flower. The space is so small that guidelines aren’t necessarily required, but they do help if you have trouble keeping the direction of the stitches, or judging how long your long and short stitches should be.

The first layer of long and short stitches is quite long, taking up about two-thirds of the petal area. The stitches begin by bringing the needle up inside the petal area, and they end by taking the needle and thread down over the split stitch line.

Mission Rose Silk Embroidery Project

Here’s the completed first layer of pinks. They look a little wonky on the left side, but this is mostly due to the reflection of the light on the silk threads and the angle of the photo. Or maybe I just stitched them wonky! I’m pretty sure I followed the stitch direction (more or less!).

The nice thing about long and short stitch is that it is a forgiving stitch!

Mission Rose Silk Embroidery Project

Here’s the second layer of pink going in. This is the medium pink in the color line up, Soie de Paris 2914.

As it turns out, I’m not using the ivory Soie de Paris on the rose. Initially, I planned on the first layer of these inner petals being ivory, but there really isn’t room to work four layers of color in here, so I stuck with the pinks and skipped the ivory.

Notice that this medium pink is taken all the way down to the outline of the middle circle of the rose.

Mission Rose Silk Embroidery Project

And finally, after finishing the medium pink, I took the dark red used in the outer petals (Soie de Paris 4624) and cut in just a few tiny “sketchy” dark stitches, to finish the petals. I wanted some darker contrast in the center there, right next to the middle of the rose, because I plan for the center of the rose to be worked in gold. The gold will stand out better with the darker stitches in contrast around the outer edge.

Plus, I just like that third layer of dark in there – it gives the pink petals a little more life!

Mission Rose Silk Embroidery Project

And here’s the Mission Rose so far, stepping back a little.

Next up in the order of work are the outer “turn-over” petals on the rose. The last rose I worked (this Tudor Rose in silk and gold), the outer petals were worked in gold threads. But on this rose, I want to work those turn-overs in silk.

Each layer of the rose will have a tiny gold thread between it and its neighboring layers.

We’ll be adding the gold after all the silk embroidery is finished, though (except for some tiny touches in darker outlines), so it will be a little while before we get to that point!

I’m regretting changing that rose bud style at the top of the design. Rrrrrgh. I have tested a few “overlays” with tracing paper, to see if I could change the design there without messing everything up, but it’s a difficult proposition. I’ve even considered changing that to a larger leaf. We’ll see if anything comes of these trials – no guarantees…

Questions, comments, suggestions? Feel free to have your say below!

If you’d like to read the backstory on the Mission Rose project and follow it along step-by-step as it develops, please visit the Mission Rose Project Index, where you’ll find all the articles relating to this project listed in chronological order.

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  1. The middle petals are superb – it’s really looking three-dimensional now, and very, very rich.
    As for the top rosebud, it definitely doesn’t read properly to me as a rose bud. I think it is because the sepals are too short for it. Of course you’ve got the curvy-out bits on them, which have to become part of the design so that the pen lines can be covered, but there can be spikey-bits on the sepals curving out, rose buds do that. If the tops of the sepals are made longer than the petals, then it should work. You get a bit less pink petal showing, but that should help the overall balance. The base of the bud could be a little larger in comparison, too. That’s just my personal opinion, for what it’s worth. I hope you find a solution you are happy with.

  2. This is really looking lovely . I love the red you added in with the pink
    the red made it “pop”. Its lovely.

  3. Mary,
    I think that the problem with the rosebud at the top is that it is too big. It seems to be out of proportion with the rest of the design. Is it possible to turn it into a tight rose bud with the sepals going up the outside and just some color showing between them?

  4. Mary….your stitching is beautiful.I love the design….do you really need to change it? Can’t wait to see more as you go along….so much to look forward too.
    Thank you

  5. That is so BEAUTIFUL 🙂 I’m testing the shading based on your guidelines… I’ve been learning a lot! That you so much for sharing you knowledge.

  6. It looks beautiful as always. I’m still very happy with the way you changed the small leaves. 🙂 Time to move on irene. LOL

    I think some of the other comments are right on about the rose bud. It seems a bit too large, chunky, obvious. And what bothered me was the petal turn over part. It’s a bit wide and looks like the bud is wear a fur stole, ready to go to the opera. LOL I’m sure you’ll figure out something to make it even better than it is. Even if you just have to do some fancy shading to lean it out a bit. Then again, I tend to be stuck in the realism rut. I keep thinking everything has to be realistic. And that’s why I’m not artistic.

  7. Hi Mary! The Medalion Rose piece is incredibly beautiful. I can’t wait each morning to see what has blossomed on your canvas. It is stunning. Thank you so very much for your inspiration.

  8. Dear Mary

    It looks great, I Love the red and pink coloured thread you have chosen for the rose the colours blend in nicely with the leaves. I know what you mean about changing a design already drawn on the fabric it’s difficult, but I’m sure you will find a way.
    I look forward to the development of this project, thanks for sharing your expertise with us.

    Regards Anita Simmance

  9. It is looking so beautiful, Mary! I laughed at myself when I logged on this morning —- Mission Rose: The Inner Petals. It sounds like a mystery! And I eagerly away the next chapter!! But I already know whodunnit: You Did!! Fun!

  10. No problem about the rosebud scale (think of early English stumpwork) and as a fan of the talking flowers in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, petals that enrobe a figure just spark my imagination. Your details give us so much to enjoy.

  11. Hi there Mary,
    Just a question for you, from the looks of it you aren´t splitting the silk threads, right? You´re just using them as they come?

    1. Hi, Candice! The thread comes off the spool in a divisible group of threads made up of six strands, so you separate one strand from the group just as you would with floss. I’m using one strand at a time. -MC

  12. Dear Mary:

    Goodness me, cut yourself some slack! The rosebud at the top is perfectly fine, if you make the leaf bigger it will detract from the main central rose. Just leave it as is, and don’t lose any more sleep over it! I truly do understand the need for perfection in embroidery, I am the same. You have such talent and skill, I am constantly amazed by all your projects. On this one though, your design is done and beautiful. That is my opinion, and I am sticking to it!

  13. Mary: as a compulsive quilter and elementary embroiderer, I trust your judgement in all things embroidery especially gold work but I feel that I need to tell you that I believe that the shape and design of the rose bud in this piece is truly a part of its charm, at least for me. I love that part of the design just the way it is. Just one person’s opinion and a novice one at that.

  14. It’s really interesting to me how much those dark red inner stitches did for the rose. It’s looking great.

    I’m also a little troubled by the top rosebud but the design is after all very stylized. Will be interested to see how it works out.

  15. Your stitching is beautiful. I really love the way you added the dark to the light rose to add dimension to the inner part of the flower. It makes me feel happy just to look at it, especially on a day when I discovered that my sewing machine is broken and not going to be ready to pick up until next week! GRRR!

    As far a your rose bud, I actually think the bud itself is fine, but I would round out the top where it looks like a leaf and shade it in rose instead to look like a petal getting ready to open. It could be done in the stitching and your lines would be covered. If it doesn’t show when I’m finished, the story under the thread can die with the stitcher. Thanks for the inspiration.

  16. well goes to show how much I know…I LOVE IT LIKE IT IS! but…will be very interested to see if u make some drastic change…your keen eye amazes me!

  17. Mary – This is looking so lovely, the design would look great as a lead light panel for a window, will have to speak to my husband and get him working.
    Sandy Sthn Highlands NSW AUST

  18. Although this is not my favorite thing you’ve done; it is still quite lovely. No matter how much I practice, I know my embroidery will never be any where the level of yours. It is enough to drive a person to drink… or atleast eat a lot of dark chocolate!

  19. Absolutely stunning, your most remarkable demo and follow along to date. Love the rose and all of the comments.

  20. In reply to your response to my writing a single word WoW!

    I was never allowed on this site before now so do not understand. nm

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Carson High senior teams with Carson City arts and culture commission |

Carson High senior teams with Carson City arts and culture commission

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Jazlyn Duran, a senior at CHS, sorts through original oil and acrylic paintings by former Carson artist Carol Benson at the Carson City Senior Center.
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Carson High senior Jazlyn Duran puts her artistic passion to work this month for the benefit of the Carson City Senior Center and its Meals on Wheels program recipients, as she helps with the installation of art donated by former Carson City artist, Carol Benson, for her senior project.

Duran, who has a self-proclaimed love of art of all genres, from music to literature to painting, learned of this opportunity from her senior project supervisor at school, who introduced her to Mark Salinas, the arts and culture coordinator for Carson City, who also sits on the board for the Nevada Arts Council.

“And now, we’re working to make it happen,” she said.

For her project, Duran will log her hours working with Salinas and write a paper on how the project helps her learn more about art as a potential career choice and how the project impacted her on a personal level.

Duran said that seeing all the donated artwork with Salinas makes her want to paint more. She focuses on watercolors and realism with people as her subjects, but wants to get into oil painting.

“It’s a hobby right now, but I’d love for it to be a career,” she said. “Now that I know there are so many ways to express art, I love that I can possibly make it a career.

As she learns about how art is integrated into the community, she said she is realizing there is more of a future for her in art after high school.

Salinas said he is pleased to serve as Duran’s mentor for her senior project.

“Art is especially important to her and she’ll be accompanying me on several projects connecting arts to Carson’s community, be it curating and installing artwork, assisting city/state arts collaborations, or job shadowing me at next month’s Cultural Commission meeting.”

Salinas said artists contribute to the quality of life in Carson City in many ways.

“Carol Benson has donated months, if not years, of her creativity to enhance the day-to-day lives of our at-home seniors, reminding them that they are still a part of our community. Through the Senior Center’s innovation, hundreds of gifted paintings will find homes, defining Carson City as kind, caring and creative,” Salinas said.

Courtney Warner, executive director of the CCSC, said the plan is to distribute much of the Benson artwork to the 300 daily recipients of the Meals on Wheels program to help brighten their day with a gift of colorful artwork of Benson, who is a senior herself.

The art distribution effort, and Duran’s senior project, coincide with October as National Arts & Humanities Month.

For information on the Carson City Senior Center, contact Warner at, or call the Senior Center at 775-883-0703.


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‘Murder accused’ killed in Natore ‘gunfight’

United News of Bangladesh . Natore | Published: 12:01, Jul 13,2019 | Updated: 02:51, Jul 14,2019

An accused in a college student murder case was killed in a reported gunfight with police in Lalpur upazila here early Saturday.

The deceased was identified as Manikuzzaman Manik, 48, of Ishwardi upazila in Pabna.

Shoikat Hasan, Natore Detective Branch of police officer-in-charge, said on information, police arrested Manik, also a member of a hijacking gang, arrested from Roopur of Pabna district on Friday.

According to his information, police launched a drive to arrest the other gang members.

When they reached Tofakata intersection his associates opened fire on the law enforcers, forcing them to fire back in self defence around 2:00am, triggering a gunfight.

Police recovered bullet-hit Manik and took him to upazila health complex where doctor declared him dead, he added.

The OC said police arrested Manik while investigating a case over killing of a college student on July 5 at Boraigram in Natore.

Manik was accused in a dozen of murder and hijacking cases, the OC added.

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High Court orders action against detaining man under false warrants

Staff Correspondent | Published at 11:46pm on December 10, 2019

The High Court Division on Tuesday directed the Criminal Investigation Department to find out and take action against the perpetrators involved in arresting and detaining Gonoshasthaya Kendra’s agricultural programme officer Awlad Hossain with false warrants.

The court also directed the jail authorities to produce Awlad Hossain before it on January 16 to satisfy it that he was not detained in jail illegally with false warrant.

Awlad is now detained in Sherpur District Jail after staying in three other jails in Rajshahi, Bagherhat and Cox’sBazar.

The court directed the chief judicial magistrate of Sherpur to grant bail to Awlad after verifying whether or not his warrant was false.

The CJM was also directed to ensure Awlad’s release on bail if he was not wanted.

A bench of Justice M Enayetur Rahim and Justice Md Mostafizur Rahman issued the directives while hearing a writ petition filed by Awlad’s wife Shahnaj Parvin.

Shahnaj’s lawyer Zainul Abedin submitted that Awlad was arrested at his home in Ashulia on October 30 with a false warrant issued in a women and children repression case.

He submitted that but the case docket was sent to Cox’sBazaar Women and Children Repression (Prevention) Tribunal to defer his bail hearing by Dhaka CJM’s court.

When his bail application was filed in the Cox’s Bazar court on November 13, the judge rejected it as Awlad was not named in the case.

Awlad was later shifted to Dhaka Central Jail and from there to Rajshahi Central Jail in another false warrant against another women and children repression case and the Rajshahi tribunal also rejected his bail application saying he was not named in any case.

Later, Awlad was shifted to the Bagherhat and the Sherpur central jails and the tribunals in both the places rejected his bail application as he was not named in any case.


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Anti-inflammatory Drugs

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, also referred to as NSAIDs (pronounced as en-saids), are the most common medicines that are prescribed for the treatment of illnesses such as arthritis. The majority of the individuals is familiar with the non prescription NSAIDs including aspirin and ibuprofen that are sold over-the-counter. What are other uses and the common NSAIDs? Meanwhile, some precautions should be taken otherwise side effects may occur.

Uses of Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are medicines that are commonly used:

  • As a pain reliever
  • To decrease the associated inflammation (symptoms of swelling and redness)
  • To reduce high temperature (fever)

A wide range of medical illnesses is treated or relieved using NSAIDs. Acute conditions for which NSAIDs are commonly used are:

  • Headache
  • Dysmenorrhoea or painful menstruation
  • Toothache
  • Injury to soft tissues including strains and sprains

Chronic conditions for which NSAIDs are commonly used include:

  • Pain and inflammation associated with arthritis of most of the types, especially osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Backache
  • Pain in neck

How to Use Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs

  • NSAIDs are taken orally with a glass of water (240 ml or 8 oz) unless directed otherwise by your doctor. The dosage is decided on the basis of your illness and your response to the medicine.
  • In case you develop upset stomach due to the medicine, you should preferably take it with milk, antacid or food.
  • Avoid lying down for at least half an hour after taking this drug. In some illnesses such as arthritis, the full benefit of the drug may take up to 2 weeks to appear.
  • In case you are using it for migraine headache, if the pain gets worse or is not relieved after the first dose, it is recommended to get immediate medical advice.

Examples of Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs

Over the Counter

NSAIDs are available over-the-counter that you can buy without a prescription. Some examples are:

  • Ibuprofen (brand name advil and motrin)
  • Naproxen (brand name aleve).

Some examples of prescription NSAIDs include

  • Celecoxib (brand name Celebrex)
  • Diclofenac (brand name Voltaren)
  • Ibuprofen
  • Ketoprofen
  • Naproxen (brand name anaprox)
  • Piroxicam (brand name feldene)
  • Suldinac (brand name clinoril).

Voltaren is available both as a pill and as a gel that can be applied over the painful area for quicker relief of symptoms.

Precautions for Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs

Medical Conditions to Think About

You should always discuss with your doctor before taking NSAID if

  • You are allergic to aspirin or other pain relieving drugs
  • You have a history of ulcers or bleeding in the stomach and intestines
  • You have a history of recurrent pain in stomach, or heartburn
  • You have a history of anemia
  • You have a history of prolonged bleeding or bruising easily
  • You drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day as it puts you at an increased risk of bleeding from your stomach
  • You have high blood pressure
  • You have a history of heart, liver or kidney disease

Drug Interactions

NSAIDs may interact with other drugs you may be taking. Hence, if you are taking other prescription or non prescription drugs, you should always discuss them with your physician before taking NSAIDs, especially if you are taking:

  • Blood thinning medicines including heparin, aspirin or warfarin
  • Medicines for any psychiatric illness
  • Medicines to reduce swelling
  • Medicines to treat diabetes or arthritis

For Women

Females who are pregnant, or planning to get pregnant or are breast feeding their babies should not take any medicine unless instructed by a physician. These medicines include all types of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, herbal medicines, vitamins and health supplements. You should also ensure that your physician knows that you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breast feeding your baby.

Side Effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs

The majority of the individuals taking NSAIDs does not experience any side effects. Using NSAIDs for short duration does not produce significant side effects, especially in young patients.

In case side effects develop, usually gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestines) is affected. Some of the common side effects of using NSAIDs are:

  • Digestive upset
  • Ulcer formation in stomach
  • Heartburn
  • Allergy to the medicine such as development of skin rashes

In elderly patients (of age 55 years or above) or those who have a history of ulcers in the stomach, but who still require long term treatment with NSAID, antacids (medicines that suppress stomach acid secretion) are prescribed along with NSAIDs. This reduces the risk of complications of ulcer formation in the stomach.

When to See a Doctor

You should keep in mind that side effects of a medicine usually go away after taking the medicine for some time. In case the side effects do no go away then you should see your doctor. You should not quit taking the medicine suddenly without informing your doctor.

You should call emergency services if you develop:

  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Hives (skin rash)
  • Swelling of your lips, throat, tongue, or face
  • Signs that you are developing a heart attack or stroke

You should also see your doctor in case you have:

  • Presence of blood in your stool
  • Bleeding of any kind for which there is no cause
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