...Orchard grass: tall growing, high yielding bunch grass attains more summer growth than other grasses with an intensive system of cutting mgmt.. It persists well with alfalfa. Early maturing varieties are suitable for pure hay or silage, or with legumes for pasture. DO NOT use in mixtures with legumes for hay or silage. Medium/late maturing varieties do well when combined with legumes for hay, silage, or pasture.. Later maturing varieties are best to grow with alfalfa. Common orchard grass is NOT a variety, its maturity unknown but it generally heads earlier than named varieties. It is for general use, but should not be mixed with legumes for hay or silage. Orchardgrass should not be seeded with other grasses because of differences in maturity and palatability. Table 2. Seeding rates for timothy and a single legume in mixture. Species lb/A Timothy 2–6 with any one of these legume Alfalfa 8–10 Birdsfoot trefoil 6–8 Red clover 6–8 White clover 2–4 Potomac is an early maturing variety (early May), Dawn and Rancho are medium-maturing varieties (mid-to late-May), and Pennlate is a late-maturing variety (late May to early June). When seeding an orchardgrass-legume mixture, the two should mature at about the same time. This will enable harvesting of both species at proper developmental stages and improve the potential of harvesting top quality forage. However, because it becomes coarse and less palatable as it matures, it is best suited for pastures. The rapid decline...
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...the farm. Rising early in the damp morning, I tried to get outside and start my daily chores before the inevitable heat struck the air. Breathing the crisp, morning air, winding through the maze of wagging tails and drooling mouths toward the sliding barn door, passed through a sense of importance in my life. At the gates, anxious to get their breakfast after a long, cool night in the fields, the impatient horses pawed and neighed, telling me to hurry my step. The beautiful, bay quarter horse, Impressive, was always at the head of the pack. King of the group, he was also the trusty, old horse that I knew and loved. Unlatching the gate, I allow Impressive to walk through on his own accord and trot off to his stall, awaiting the grain and hay he knows will soon come. The rest of the pack is brought in one by one and placed safely into their spacious, clean and, for the meantime, cool stalls. Perfect, Taffy, Special, Max, Arbitrator, Melvin, Rupert, and more, all having their own turn, all knowing their place in the well-established pecking order. Feeding time is always filled with commotion and seemingly unending, impatient screams. The average outsider would have guessed that the fat, robust horses hadn't been fed in weeks. Slowly, the ruckus inside the old horse barn quiets and the only sounds are the slurping of water in between the low rumble of the horses munching their...
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...English 101 October 1, 2012 The Woods The tops of the trees were visible from my childhood home, yet they seemed so far away. A trio of neighborhood pre-teen boys, including me, would frequently make the trek to the woods to quench our thirst for adventure. No matter our agenda for the day, the woods would always accommodate. We would start our journey by walking across a perpetually soggy horse pasture, dodging land mines left by the horses. The smells of fresh cut hay and horse manure followed in our wake. Our first stop in the woods was always the stream that ran the entire length. With a running start, a young boy could almost jump the width of the stream, landing a few feet short on the opposite bank. We would descend the bank and hop from rock to rock, trying to keep our tennis shoes dry. When that failed, we trod down the center of the stream, lifting up flat rocks to uncover unsuspecting crayfish. We did not know that people actually ate these peculiar looking creatures. In the winter, we would compete to see who could stand on the ice of the frozen stream the longest. The stream would always win, as the ice gave way with a resounding crack. We walked home with heavy feet, dragging rock-hard pant legs frozen up to the knees. Older kids rode their motorcycles in the woods and adjacent field, as the high-pitched engine whine and smells of two cycle oil mixed with gasoline filled the air. Eventually, my neighborhood trio had motorcycles of our own, and our spinning...
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...Grade Failure, Drop out and Subsequent School Outcomes: Quasi-Experimental Evidence from Uruguayan Administrative Data Marco Manacorda This version: November 2006 QMUL, CEP and STICERD (LSE) and CEPR This paper uses administrative longitudinal micro data on about 100,000 Uruguayan students in public non-vocational Junior High school (grades 7-9) to identify the causal effect of grade failure on students' subsequent school outcomes. Exploiting the discontinuity in promotion rates induced by a rule that establishes that a pupil missing more than 25 days during the school year will automatically fail that grade I show that grade failure leads to substantial drop out and lower educational attainment after 4 to 5 years since the time when failure first occurred. Complementary evidence based on a change in the regime of grade promotion provides additional support for this conclusion. Keywords: grade retention, school drop out, age-grade distortion, regression discontinuity. JEL codes: I21, I22, J20 I am grateful to Jerome Adda, David Card, Thomas Lemieux, Alan Manning, Guy Michael, Justin McCrary, Enrico Moretti, Barbara Petrongolo, Tommaso Valletti, Steve Pischke, Miguel Urquiola and seminar participants at UC Berkeley, LSE, Paris-Jourdan, University of Toulouse, IGIER-Bocconi, the Universidad de la Republica (Montevideo) and the Gerencia de Planeamiento y Evaluación de la Gestión Educativa de ANEP for many helpful comments and suggestions. I am also grateful to Veronica Amarante...
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...Business Ethics * Big Rock’s success and continued growth is the result of the production of world class natural beers, hard work, and sensitivity to the environment, innovative marketing, superior service and outstanding employees that are devoted to Big Rock. * Big Rock has been once again recognized as one of Alberta’s Top 50 Employers heading into 2011. For two years in a row, Big Rock has made a name for itself as an employer of choice. With unique perks for staff and an open and friendly environment * Big Rock’s reputation as a great place to work means we acquire and retain the best talent in the business. * Big Rock Community People At the heart of a healthy and vibrant community are the people living within it. Since day one, Big Rock has given a helping hand to those who are reaching for one. You can find us at local fundraisers, various community-based festivals and events. We're there, helping, and are proud to continue doing what we can. Arts & Culture We're proud to support artistic and cultural initiatives across Canada by teaming up with local folk festivals, sponsoring exhibits, theatre productions and film festivals. We have even created our Big Rock Untapped music program to show our support for musicians in need of a leg up so they can reach the next leg of their careers. Even our annual Eddies Awards provide a venue for aspiring filmmakers and actors while raising funds for local charities. Agriculture & the Environment ...
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...Lincoln University Literature review Question: Discuss the potential contribution that chicory could make to New Zealand farming systems Title: Chicory’s (Cichorium intybus) agronomic principles, contribution to farming and the associated limitations- an analysis Summary Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is an increasingly popular crop that is excellent in providing high quality feed and high mineral content to grazing animals. Chicory is fast to establish and competitive for its resources given the right conditions, thus has high yields that occur in autumn, spring and summer. Yields expected, range from 8- 10t/ ha which consist of green leaf tissue which is valuable to New Zealand farms. The aim of the report is to find out the potential contribution of chicory to New Zealand farms by its agronomic principles, main advantages and the associated limitations. The literature covered in the findings is from Australian and New Zealand journals and websites, majority being by New Zealand researchers. Findings suggest that chicory is beneficial to New Zealand system under the right conditions following certain guidelines and recommendations. Deer and lambs can do better on chicory rather than the traditional ryegrass (table 1). Other findings suggest that climate change will have an impact on plant growth in chicory. Introduction Chicory is classed as a forage crop that belongs to the Asteracea family. It is commonly used as a specialist summer feed crop which is vital...
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...Hay Fever A runny nose, stuffed nose, wheezing, facial pressure and pain, coughing, watery, itchy and swelling eyes are all symptoms of this yearly burden. Breathing difficulties at night, violent sneezing, and constant rubbing of the eyes are what this allergy is feared for. Although it is better known for only haunting victims during the early spring till late summer, this horrible problem can be around nearly all year long. Depending on one’s surroundings and when certain plants pollinate, Hay Fever causes a huge inconvenience for 26.9 million people in America, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Hay Fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, causes cold like symptoms due to an allergic reaction to various plants, mold and dust particles. Effects may be felt almost immediately after exposure and can even develop to an extreme state causing Asthma or Eczema. Though a common and not so deadly allergy, this affliction has plagued my family through the generations. Merriam-Webster defines Hay Fever as an allergic reaction to pollen. However, Hay Fever is not just a simple reaction and it is caused by so much more than just pollen. These outdoor allergies are caused by grass, tree and weed pollens, dust mites, cat dander, certain molds and stinging insects. Because there are so many different types of activators, outdoor allergies can last through every season. Most pollen from trees pollinate during the early spring. Grass pollinates during the late spring...
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...The Hays Code How Did it Cause the Movie, A Streetcar Named Desire, to be Changed From the Play Abstract This paper will address changes from the play, A Streetcar Named Desire, that were made in the production of the movie due to the regulations of the Hays Code. Specific changes will be discussed. The conclusion of the paper will address if the changes still allowed the movie to effectively convey the original theme of the play. The Hays Code How Did it Cause the Movie, A Streetcar Named Desire, to be Changed From the Play In the early 1900’s, movie producers began shocking audiences by portraying themes that were socially unacceptable to discuss in public at that time. Films of this era were not censored, but state and local boards made the determination of whether a film could be shown or not. If they deemed a film as “inappropriate”, they simply banned it. The film The Birth of a Nation was a catalyst to changes in this. This film was banned in the state of Ohio. The company that handled the distribution of this film sued the state claiming it was a violation of the due process clause and the First Amendment. This suit went to the United States Supreme Court as the case Mutual Film Corporation v. Industrial Commission of Ohio (1915). In simple terms, the court ruled that films did not carry the same protections as books and other types of speech. (The Hays Code) This led to the creation of The Production Code of 1930, by Will H. Hays. This code became known...
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...LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY The Hays Essay Submitted to Dr. John Mclean, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of the course OBST 515– D03 Applying Old Testament Laws Today by Derrick Burney November 6, 2014 Christian and the Old Testament Laws (1) J. Daniel Hays approach is to give a principle factor to the Old Covenant laws which makes them practical for today’s believers. Hay’s believes that the New Covenant takes believers up from under the rules of the Old Covenant Laws (Romans 7:1-6), except when the laws have been restated by Jesus. One of the laws Hays gives from the Old Covenant laws which he use as an principle in today’s practical purpose is “Thou shall not commit adultery” (Exodus 20:14). Hay’s believes when Jesus stated “You have heard the commandment that says, you should not commit adultery”. But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart” (Mathew 5: 27-28 NLT). Hay’s believes since Jesus restated this law in the New Testament that makes it a practical law for today’s purposes. My understanding of the article is we have to understand the differences between the Old Covenant laws and the New Covenant laws. Believers must understand through Jesus teaching which ones are to be practical for today’s living purposes. Reconciliation of the Old Testament (2) When you look at the scripture Jesus states, the...
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...UNITED STATES BECOMES A WORLD LEADER The United States had a long tradition of territorial expansion. Gains of adjacent territory in the 19th century—the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the areas won from Mexico in 1848, and U.S. expansion across the continent—all enhanced American stature. More recently, the defeat and removal of Native American tribes by federal troops had opened the West to farms and ranches, speculators and corporations. A. THE ANNEXATION OF HAWAII In the 1880s a monarchy governed the Hawaiian Islands, but western powers, including the United States, Britain, and Germany, had significant influence in Hawaii’s economy and government. American business interests dominated the lucrative sugar business. Angered by U.S. domination, Hawaiian islanders in 1891 welcomed a native Hawaiian, Liliuokalani, as queen. Liliuokalani attempted to impose a new constitution that strengthened her power. American planters responded by deposing the queen in 1893. Proclaiming Hawaii independent, the Americans requested U.S. annexation. President Grover Cleveland stalled on the annexation treaty; his representative on the islands reported that native Hawaiians objected to it. Under President William McKinley, however, in 1898, Congress voted to annex the Hawaiian Islands. In 1900 Hawaii became American territory. B. THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR: CUBA AND THE PHILIPPINES United States involvement in Cuba began in 1895 when the Cubans rebelled against Spanish rule. The Cuban...
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...The Motion Picture Production Code of 1930 (Hays Code) If motion pictures present stories that will affect lives for the better, they can become the most powerful force for the improvement of mankind A Code to Govern the Making of Talking, Synchronized and Silent Motion Pictures. Formulated and formally adopted by The Association of Motion Picture Producers, Inc. and The Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, Inc. in March 1930. Motion picture producers recognize the high trust and confidence which have been placed in them by the people of the world and which have made motion pictures a universal form of entertainment. They recognize their responsibility to the public because of this trust and because entertainment and art are important influences in the life of a nation. Hence, though regarding motion pictures primarily as entertainment without any explicit purpose of teaching or propaganda, they know that the motion picture within its own field of entertainment may be directly responsible for spiritual or moral progress, for higher types of social life, and for much correct thinking. During the rapid transition from silent to talking pictures they have realized the necessity and the opportunity of subscribing to a Code to govern the production of talking pictures and of re-acknowledging this responsibility. On their part, they ask from the public and from public leaders a sympathetic understanding of their purposes and problems and a spirit...
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...SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR There were several long-term factors that contributed to the outbreak of hostilities in the Spanish-American War. One of these factors dealt with sugar production. Sugar production, the backbone of the island’s prosperity, was crippled when the American tariff of 1894 restored high duties on the toothsome product. (David M. Kennedy, Lizabeth Cohen, and Mel Piehl, The Brief American Pageant, 8th Edition, Wadsworth: Cengage Learning, 2012. 442) These sugar markets went sour in 1890 when the McKinley Tariff Act raised barriers against the Hawaiian product. White American planters’ mounting efforts to secure annexation by the United States were blocked by Queen Liliuokalani, who insisted that native Hawaiians should control the islands. Another long-term factor that contributed to the start of the Spanish-American War was the Explosion of the Maine in February 15, 1898. This explosion encouraged and amplified by the “yellow press” the outcry over the tragedy of the Maine, which helped to drive the country into an impulsive war against Spain. (David M. Kennedy, Lizabeth Cohen, and Mel Piehl, The Brief American Pageant, 8th Edition, Wadsworth: Cengage Learning, 2012. 442) Two-hundred and sixty sailors loss their lives when the Maine mysteriously blew up in Havana Harbor. There were two different open investigations inquiring about this explosion; one by U.S. naval officers and the other by Spanish officials. In 1976, the U.S. Navy Admiral H. G....
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...cost components of the benefit program (medical and pharmacy), Hays utilizes proprietary resources to provide much more detailed analysis than what is provided by a typical brokerage or consulting house. The HPI database measures every aspect of medical plan performance (frequency, unit cost and payment efficiency for nine medical service categories). We can effectively determine the best program based on exactly how your plan participants use their benefits. Once we define the efficiency of the purchasing decisions, we work with the administrator to review their performance guarantees, service standards, ratings, and ultimately best price. We...
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...Building leader the new Leadership challenges of the future revealed According to Hay Group’s Leadership 2030 research the leaders of the future will need a host of new skills and competencies if they are to succeed >> Contents Introduction 2 1 The global balance of power is shifting 5 2 Climate change and scarcity of resources is a mounting problem 6 3 The war for talent rages on 7 4 Accommodating growing individualization 8 5 Embracing the digital natives 9 6 Harnessing technology to innovate 10 Conclusion 12 2 Building the new leader | Leadership 2030 Introduction Leaders of the future will need to be adept conceptual and strategic thinkers, have deep integrity and intellectual openness, find new ways to create loyalty, lead increasingly diverse and independent teams over which they may not always have direct authority, and relinquish their own power in favor of collaborative approaches inside and outside the organization. Megatrends are long-term processes of transformation on a global scale with a broad scope and dramatic impact To successfully develop this combination of skills and qualities – and adopt what is, in effect, a ‘post-heroic’ leadership style – they may need to abandon much of the thinking and behavior that propelled them to the top of their organizations in the first place. But if they want their businesses to survive and thrive over the next two decades they have...
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...Is America still the bully? This poem is really interesting combining history and imagery at the same time. Irony is a central theme in the poem. Roosevelt statue seems to be assigned with a role of the bully since we know who the weaker party was during the Spanish American War. The imagery of war is associated with the sounds of the poem. You do have to have a background in understanding the events described. During the Spanish-American War, Roosevelt was a major supporter of going to war with the Spanish, although it was seen as unnecessary by President McKinley and others (Spanish-American War). Initially Roosevelt is not painted in such a negative light. The statue is described as being “nostalgic” of a time long lost, and imagery is used to support this. “Each fist lonely for a saber, or the reins of anguish-eyed horses.” After this, though, it presents imagery of Hispanic children “invading” the school. It closes with a description of the statue in an almost silly way, as it is about to be vandalized with “parrot-brilliant” colors across its mustache and monocle. At the same time Espada also talks of the desegregation movements and immigration occurring in Boston and America. The poem contrasts the beliefs Roosevelt had of ethnocentrism and reasons for invading the Caribbean with that of the desegregation movements in Boston. Espada also use question about our progress beyond the war. Have we progressed from the dominant white society we once were? Are we a more diverse...
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