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Idea to revamp Bridgwater's 'Carnival City' welcomed

11:04am Thursday 19th December 2013 in News By Kirsty James

CARNIVAL clubs in Bridgwater could benefit from brand new carnival sheds and a dedicated carnival museum.

The ideas were featured in a master plan by Sedgemoor District Council to regenerate land to the east of the A38, which includes 'Carnival City'.

The report describes the current carnival sheds as substandard and adds replacement with simple new sheds would enhance the reputation of the carnival as a world leading event.

Nick Tait, Team Leader for Planning Policy at SDC, told the Mercury the council will be undertaking extensive consultation with the carnival clubs over the next few weeks.

He added: We're not going to do anything they don't want. This is about talking to the people who know carnival the best and finding out what works for them.

There's a lot of secrecy surrounding carnival and the clubs may not be comfortable with a site that can be accessed by the public.

Mr Tait said the carnival committee had expressed interest in finding a larger premises for a carnival museum to house larger exhibits and that this could be considered for the same site.

The idea would be to keep the carnival sheds in the same area, but improve the layout for better access and to free up excess land for development.

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Contact: Barbara K. Kennedy science@psu.edu 814-863-4682 Penn State

The newly sequenced genome of the Amborella plant addresses Darwin's "abominable mystery" -- the question of why flowers suddenly proliferated on Earth millions of years ago. The genome sequence sheds new light on a major event in the history of life on Earth: the origin of flowering plants, including all major food crop species. On 20 December 2013, a paper by the Amborella Genome Sequencing Project that includes a full description of the analyses performed by the project, as well as implications for flowering plant research, will be published in the journal Science. The paper is among three on different research areas related to the Amborella genome that will be published in the same issue of the journal.

Amborella (Amborella trichopoda) is unique as the sole survivor of an ancient evolutionary lineage that traces back to the last common ancestor of all flowering plants. The plant is a small understory tree found only on the main island of New Caledonia in the South Pacific. An effort to decipher the Amborella genome -- led by scientists at Penn State University, the University at Buffalo, the University of Florida, the University of Georgia, and the University of California-Riverside -- is uncovering evidence for the evolutionary processes that paved the way for the amazing diversity of the more than 300,000 flowering plant species we enjoy today.

This unique heritage gives Amborella a special role in the study of flowering plants. "In the same way that the genome sequence of the platypus -- a survivor of an ancient lineage -- can help us study the evolution of all mammals, the genome sequence of Amborella can help us learn about the evolution of all flowers," said Victor Albert of the University at Buffalo.

Scientists who sequenced the Amborella genome say that it provides conclusive evidence that the ancestor of all flowering plants, including Amborella, evolved following a "genome doubling event" that occurred about 200 million years ago. Some duplicated genes were lost over time but others took on new functions, including contributions to the development of floral organs.

"Genome doubling may, therefore, offer an explanation to Darwin's "abominable mystery" -- the apparently abrupt proliferation of new species of flowering plants in fossil records dating to the Cretaceous period," said Claude dePamphilis of Penn State University. "Generations of scientists have worked to solve this puzzle," he added.

Comparative analyses of the Amborella genome are already providing scientists with a new perspective on the genetic origins of important traits in all flowering plants -- including all major food crop species. "Because of Amborella's pivotal phylogenetic position, it is an evolutionary reference genome that allows us to better understand genome changes in those flowering plants that evolved later, including genome evolution of our many crop plants -- hence, it will be essential for crop improvement," stressed Doug Soltis of the University of Florida.

As another example of the value of the Amborella genome, Joshua Der at Penn State noted "We estimate that at least 14,000 protein-coding genes existed in the last common ancestor of all flowering plants. Many of these genes are unique to flowering plants, and many are known to be important for producing the flower as well as other structures and other processes specific to flowering plants."

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MOTORISTS at Presteigne were being urged to honk their horns and show their support for objectors to a planning application for two huge chicken sheds for 80,000 birds right next to ancient Broadheath Common.

Regarded as Presteignes official village green where residents enjoy the open space and the venue for the annual trotting races that have been held there for centuries, protest posters have been going up and objections pouring in.

Powys County Council planners in Llandrindod Wells were due to consider the application last Thursday, with an officer recommendation to refuse because of the adverse effects of the location and scale of the development.

But objectors felt they could not let up the battle saying that the sprawling broiler chicken facility could mean foul odours and toxic dust wafting across Presteigne.

Andrea and Steve Jude, owners of the important Clough Williams-Ellis designed Cadw registered Broad-heath House and Historic Garden said: Our plans to reopen these beautiful gardens to the public will be a waste of time if this monstrosity is passed.

How can we promote the gardens and get visitors if the area is surrounded by the disgusting stink that these places always make and if heavy lorries are trundling up and down this road night and day?

Steve also has severe asthma and he says that the dust coming from spreading the tons of poisonous muck around from so many birds could seriously jeopardise his health.

The planning application states that all the manure and bedding will be regularly spread across the fields belonging to the applicant, all of which surround the east of the town of Presteigne and Broadheaths houses, objectors point out.

Wendy Toomey, owner of the historic drovers inn the Cat and Fiddle, joint owner of a cycle business in Presteigne and a member of the Chamber of Trade, said: This inappropriate development will damage the unique historic environment and undermine our fragile but growing tourist economy.

The proposal says there will be one new job created, but with the dreadful smell, masses of extra HGV traffic and continual noise and vibration from the plants high velocity extractors, the visitors just wont want to come here and that could have a devastating impact on the local economy and jobs.

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Kite-surfing equipment, power tools and a quad bike are just a few of the items stolen from sheds and outbuildings in the Braunton area over the last week.

Police are appealing for witnesses following five burglaries in the last seven days.

Officers said diesel was siphoned from tractors and stolen from other containers at a property in Boode overnight on December 11.

They also said a quad bike was stolen from a shed in Guineaford overnight on December 15 and said kite-surfing equipment was stolen from a shed in Wrafton Road between December 16 and December 18.

Power tools were also taken from two separate sheds in the Ashford area overnight on December 17.

Sergeant Paul Jones, neighbourhood team leader for Ilfracombe and Braunton, said the thefts, which have mostly occurred overnight, may not be linked.

He said: We are appealing for any sightings of unusual vehicles or people acting suspiciously in areas they are not normally expected to be.

I also want to remind people to keep their outbuildings and sheds safely locked and secured.

Anyone who witnessed the burglaries or has any information should contact police on 101, quoting crime reference number CN/13/481.

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Drain flies (aka moth flies or sewer flies) are a common but relatively harmless pest. Even new homes can have them if the house is hooked up to old pipes.

Adult flies (about the size of the tip of a pencil eraser) usually show up in bathrooms and kitchens emerging from drains. Drain flies make masses of from 30 to 100 eggs, which hatch within two hours of being laid. The larvae live in the thin film of slime that lines your pipes. They feed on the sediment that collects there.

The maggots grow for nine to 15 days, pupate for a day and a half and emerge as adults and start the cycle all over again. You've probably never seen any of the young maggots. The adults, however, are most often observed on the walls of basements, bathrooms, kitchens or other sites where sewer drains and plumbing fixtures are found. They are quite poor fliers and most often hang around drains or other areas where they can have good access. The young live in drain traps, pipes, garbage disposals, toilet tanks, or in wet areas around septic tanks, leaking pipes or sewer lines -- even in wet mops.

Fortunately, despite their preferred choice of residence, the moth fly doesn't pose any particular risk for disease transmission. They don't bite. They're just a general nuisance. However, they may be an indicator of septic or sewer problems that needs to be corrected.

To check for possible breeding sites, you'll need to make an X across each drain with masking tape. You can also use an inverted clear plastic cup sprayed with cooking oil set above the drain. Make certain that you don't completely cover the opening. If you do, there will be no air flow and the flies won't try to emerge. Check the traps periodically. If you find adult flies stuck to the tape or inside of the cup, it's probably the source of your infestation or, at least, one of the sources.

The only way to rid yourself of drain flies is to completely eliminate their food, and that means thoroughly cleaning the drain lines and plumbing fixtures where they might live and breed. Pouring bleach or boiling water down a drain may help to knock down the numbers of immatures. An enzyme or bacterial based drain cleaner can be used to eliminate the gelatinous layer.

The adults can be killed by almost any household insecticide or a good flyswatter (they tend to "puff" when swatted). However, to significantly reduce their numbers for any significant period of time will require your hiring a professional plumber to clean out your pipes.

Tim Lockley, a specialist in entomology, is retired from a 30-year career as a research scientist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For answers to individual questions, please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Tim Lockley, c/o Sun Herald, P.O. Box 4567, Biloxi, MS 39535.

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Tired, a little personally neglected and overwhelmed? No, that's not us all, as we struggle with the last minute preparations for Christmas - it's a description of the average spare room.

Around 54% of us have an 'unloved' room in our houses, according to recent research by B&Q, and most often that's the spare.

It's commonly a dumping ground and at the bottom of the list for decor attention, with the result that it ends up groaning with clutter and, style-wise, is way past its sell-by date.

Panic can set in with the impending influx of visitors, but there's still time for a revamp which can transform it into a welcoming space.

"For me, Christmas is all about family and friends coming together and guest bedrooms should always be welcoming, comfortable and cosy," says Jenny Blanc, designer and owner of Jenny Blanc Interiors.

"I often create a small seasonal display with berries, fir cones, dried oranges and holly to decorate the dressing table.

"This year I'll place decorative and scented candles around the room to create a festive glow and on the mantelpiece or window ledge, a small artificial tree, with reindeer, robins, and glass angels to bring a touch of Christmas to the room."

Be inspired by hotel room luxury, she suggests, and as well as choosing classic bedding, decorate the bed with beautiful, plump cushions, and soft cashmere or faux fur throws.

"In the wardrobe, I always make sure there are soft towelling robes, slippers, thick, fluffy towels and bath essences smelling of winter spices, such as pine, orange, bergamot and ginger."

This neglected nook can be saved, and making a few small changes to get it guest-ready could inspire you to lavish further TLC on it later and transform it into a sanctuary you'll love visiting.

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GATESVILLE A construction contractor began razing a 22-year-old, landmark restaurant to make room for a new Stripes convenience store.

In 1991, Andy Lella opened Andys Restaurant as it continued to be known even after its name changed to The Stockyard Steakhouse at the corner of U.S. Highway 84 and Business 36.

When Gatesville voters legalized the sale of beer and wine in the city last year, the Stripes convenience store chain made Lella an offer for the prime location.

The new store will sell alcoholic beverages, Lella said.

We will open a new Andys Restaurant on Main Street in Gatesville in March, Lella said, although he has not yet decided on the specific location.

The new Andys will be more modern, more efficient and smaller than the original, he said, but will have the same kitchen staff preparing the same menu.

The new restaurant will not serve beer and wine, Lella said.

The old eatery was a popular meeting place for local civic clubs, hungry ranchers, church-goers, bikers, locals and travelers young and old for more than two decades.

Coryell County artist Jon Brown painted a mural on three inside walls of the restaurant depicting the courthouse square.

Several local residents, including Lella, were featured in the painting.

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