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I was surfing You Tube and found a video that explains the solution for energy. A perpetual motion machine has been constructed. Enjoy this video which makes it very easy to understand.
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Perpetual Motion, Free Energy, OUR SOLUTION IS HERE!
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A couple Max and Minnie vids
Minnie is about one fifth of Max's size, but she can stand up for herself pretty good.
Introducing: Minnie the Maltese
Max has a little puppy to keep him entertained while we are at work. Meet Miss Minnie Pearl, aka Minimus.
Fevered Thoughts
-I'm sick again. Seems like every other week for the past few months I have had a cold, cough, or sore throat.
-This one is strange. I got a cough, then a fever and headache, then body aches, then I felt all better this morning when I woke up, then I got all the symptoms again only worse around 8 AM.
-My fever and headache has subsided, but I still have the cough and now a stuffy head.
-I think I am going to make it through the day. I almost called out last night, but I hate to miss work for a cough.
-I'm finished with my interview process for this iteration of the new operations class. I think I will find out the results within a week.
-The outage has been extended. That means more work opportunities, but also less rest to recovery from my mystery sickness.
-I promise to work this weekend on getting some pics and videos up from my trip to Cozumel, Cayman, and Jamaica.
-I think you're going to like the videos of the stingrays, that may have been the best part of the trip.
-I was inspired to go snorkeling this weekend with Marcela, but I am not going unless I feel better.
-In case you wondered, Max didn't even notice we were gone. My mom and dad took care of him while we vacationed and he had a good time being trained by "The Hammer" (my dad's new nickname) and petted by my mom.
-He's been very sleepy since we got back. Marcela theorizes that he is going through a growth spurt. He's perfectly content to sleep nearly all day.
-I ran 49 rounds through the Kel Tec on Monday and had 3 rounds that failed to feed correctly. 450 rounds through the Glock and no issues, and 50 rounds through the Mossberg.
-I also picked up 50 rounds of 00 Buckshot and 50 rounds of rifled slugs. Another 50 rounds of each and I should be pretty well set for a while.
-The tea parties that took place across the nation yesterday drew an estimated national crowd of 150,000 Americans fed up with the waste and high taxes in this government.
-The parties were poo-poo'ed by the left wing media as right wing kooks organized by powerful interest groups and Fox News.
-Regardless of whether that was true or not, what happened to the message that "vote or die", "rock the vote" and other left wing movements pushed over the past 8+ years that anything which draws people to the political process is good? This is the finest example of hypocrisy I have seen in a while.
-Janet Napolitano and the Obama admins Homeland Security department is casting some serious derogatory and nasty light on God-fearing people who believe in smaller government and the right to life. They've categorized people like me (I am pro-life and against a massive federal government and for local control) as potential threats to homeland security in a memo sent to all state and local law enforcement agencies.
-She also stated that another potential threat comes from military personnel returning from warzones over seas who may be having difficulty adapting to civilian life. It's downright sickening what the left will stoop to in order to secure power.
-Enough political rant, I'm out. Hopefully I won't be assigned to mandatory OT and I'll be at church Sunday morning. See you then!
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Saturday Top 5: Places I would like to visit
Marcela and I will be heading for a trip to the Caribbean in a little more than 24 hours. One of the destinations we've wanted to visit on our honeymoon but were unable to schedule was Dunn's River Falls at Ocho Rios, Jamaica where cold fresh water falls through 600 feet of rocks into the salty warm Caribbean Sea. We'll be able to cross that one off our list. But here are the top 5 overall places I'd like to visit.
#5. African Safari Tanzania or Botswana – I'd love to do a big game hunt, but I don't think Marcela would approve. So these are two of the best locations to view a lion, leopard, elephant, cape buffalo, and rhinoceros in the wild.
#4. Galapagos Islands – I spent the Summer of 1997 in Quito, Ecuador, but I was not able to visit the Galapagos Islands. Along with the Amazon basin, it's one of the places I would love to see.
#3. Rome – There is so much history and art in Rome. Marcela visited Rome and Venice before we were married and said that it's at the top of her list (along with France and Spain) to see again.
#2. Yellowstone National Park – Right here in the good old USA this National Park is beautiful, unspoiled, and huge. Along with Yellowstone, I'd also like to see Yosemite and make a swing through the rockies.
#1. Australia's Great Barrier Reef – I would love to visit the outback and see the unique dessert terain, but more than anything I'd love to see the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkeling and SCUBA are two of my favorite hobbies, and this is one of the world's top destinations. This huge coral barrier reef is so larg that it's easily visible from space.
Whatever Thoughts
-Today is day #4 of the outage.
-I am getting OT on the days of my choice right now.
-Good news, I got invited back for a second interview.
-I'm totally digging Anthems for a Broken World.
-Saturday's Top 5 is all about TSP!
-I'm craving some football again.
-I guess I'll have to settle for the NCAA Tourney and NBA season/post season.
-Miami Hurricanes really blew it toward the end of the season and had to settle for a lousy NIT appearance.
-Max has destroyed two harnesses by chewing the front part. What a little dork.
-Vacation is two and a half weeks away. Caribbean here we come.
-Of the two movies that I have seen this week: Underworld Rise of the Lycans and Mirrors, neither was great.
-Obama and the congressional Democrats are really having a hard time continuing to shift blame for the AIG bonus mess considering they created it.
-I am sick of hearing how all our problems are everyone elses fault. Obama is making a mess of the mess he inherited.
-I plan on seeing all my LPC buddies this weekend at Flagship Cinema. I'll be there at 7:30, Lord willin' and the creek don't rise!
This is the coolest dog ever!
Hey, we knew Spuds McKenzie was cool. But he has nothing on Tyson. Maybe one day, Max can attain just a fraction of Tyson's coolness. One problem is that our little fluffy pal Max is too often mistaken for a girl. But then again in these days, that's not a disqualifying factor.
More Metro Zoo Madness
Saturday, I took Marcela to the zoo where we met up with Dave and Jackie Vargas and their little ones. Little David Jr has more energy than just about any kid I have ever seen. The top spots at the zoo are definitely the Chimp exhibit, the tigers, Amazon and Beyond, and the Wings of Asia Aviary. The Aviary was so peaceful and beautiful. Marcela got some great pictures.
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Chimpanzee Riding on a Segway
With all the negative publicity surrounding chimpanzees, I just want to give a little positive PR.


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Post Apocalypse XXII – 'The Last Of Us' (2013)
Since the developer Naughty Dog announced this title just over 18 months ago, there has been a trickle of teaser trailers (and all of them looked incredible), game play demos and positive noises coming from the gaming press. Over the last week the reviews have begun to come in, and it seems pretty unanimous that this is one of the outstanding games from this console generation. With the title due to be released in 2 days, I can barely contain my excitement, which is why I am posting the launch trailer here. A post-apocalypse current-gen game, with shades of 'The Road', and created by Naughty Dog, who can do no wrong in my eyes after 'Uncharted 2' and its sublime follow-up, this promises to be a bit more than the usual gaming experience. This is a game where you are faced with moral dilemmas for a lot of the decisions you have to make, but woven into that is the notion that the 'right' and 'wrong', and the 'good' and 'bad' is less distinct; that when you are faced with survival it is just you against the others.
Football Games History 35th Anniversary
This is wonderful;
For the full listing of all the games included, go here;
My Gaming Timeline Part 1 – The Binatone TV Master Mk IV (1977)
It occurred to me this morning that I have been playing videogames for 35 years now. It is officially my longest and most expensive habit / hobby, and I would like to celebrate that fact in the form of a series of postings that will chart, in chronological order, the highlights of 35 years of gaming.
First up, 1977 and the Binatone TV Master MK IV.
In all its tangerine orange glory. The Binatone TV Master MK IV was a TV miracle, giving you 4 games in one reasonably sized console (roughly the size of a PS1, but shaped like a wedge of cheese). The 4 games were Football, Tennis, Squash and Squash Practice. They were, in reality, variatons of PONG, or carbon copies, but no less enjoyable or addictive. A game for the whole family! There was little 1 player option, the console was geared toward the multiplayer experience, and was arcade perfect in its translation. But it would have taken something special to ruin the purity of a port of PONG to the nascent home gamer.
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General Hospital's Anthony Geary on Luke's Killer Secret
It's a day that will live in soap-opera infamy. To celebrate its 52nd anniversary, ABC's General Hospital devoted its April 1 episode to a startling and tragic event that took place back in 1963 on what would have been the very first day of the soap—an event that explains why Luke Spencer, the anarchist antihero played by Anthony Geary, is now suffering from a splintered personality. We spoke by phone with the seven-time Emmy-winning Geary—he's at his home in Amsterdam on a five-week break from the soap—to get his take on Luke's "killer" secret. Caution: Read no further if you haven't seen the episode!
Wow. There is so damn much to discuss! Let's start with the biggest revelation of the anniversary episode—that Luke killed both his mother and father. As we know, he also killed his grandson, albeit accidentally, a few years back. He's a cross-generational serial killer!
Isn't that interesting? I think that we can, without hesitation, refer to him as a serial killer now, and I am delighted. Most of the time when Luke has killed over the years, he really felt he was removing people from the earth who deserved to be removed, though it wasn't his place to make those decisions. That was always a stretch for me—just a wonderful conceit I played along with—but now it makes total sense. Luke became like his drunk, abusive father only worse—a marauding dark angel going around spreading as much chaos and misery as he possibly could. It certainly helps clarify Luke's drunken rape of Laura. That was a moment of his father coming through. It's funny. You and I have talked so many times over the years about Luke being gray—never black and white. But now it turns out his whole life is black and white. The women in distress you save and protect, the men who abuse them you eliminate. But what happens when the protector becomes the abuser? Keeping this horrible secret about his parents might have manifested itself in some other destructive way—cancer or a heart attack—but as it happened it was Luke's head that exploded. I'm really happy with the story and so hoping that I did it justice on the acting side. And I'm so honored they chose this way to celebrate the anniversary and take us back to the origins of the show.
What did you think of the hospital flashbacks to 1963? You knew John Beradino—the original Steve Hardy—so well.
I think Jason Thompson did a terrific job as Steve and got the essence of Beradino beautifully. It was the subtlest sort of impression. I don't know how Jason did it, but I was most impressed. Everyone delivered. Bill Ludel, who directed the episode, did a marvelous job and did it all without ever using split-screen. It was all done in the editing. And, Joey Luthman, the actor who played young Luke was incredible! Amazing control. Amazing professionalism. He's 18 and looks 15. I don't know how someone so young can give such a great performance. I told him, "When I was your age, I couldn't find my way out of the house."
Your load was also mighty impressive—playing Luke, Luke's father, and Luke's cousin, Bill Eckert.
It was a schizophrenic experience. The hardest part, oddly enough, was playing Luke, because he had to be a passive observer of the truth. It was great fun to play the father that Luke has talked about so disparagingly for 37 years. The Spencer siblings always said the mother died of a burst appendix, and that the father finished his bottle, walked out and was never seen again. It makes total sense Luke would have tried to kill him. But the mother? She was an angel to Luke and, though her death was an accident, he just couldn't live with it, so he had to construct an elaborate lie. I think that's pretty Wagnerian. And pretty damn Greek. I've always said about the daytime drama business, "I love the opera, hate the soap." And this, most certainly, is opera.
You've always pushed to take Luke to dark places. But did you ever imagine this?
No. Never. And I am so damn grateful! Elizabeth Korte, who wrote the script, and [head writer] Ron Carlivati, with his sweeping knowledge of the show, put it all together flawlessly in terms of motivation. They explained things about Luke that I'd never even considered. You know, Ava Gardner once said, "It was my f—king life and I'll remember it the way I want to remember it!" And that's what happened to Luke. He wrote his own history because the real history was just too much for him to face.
Wasn't it originally the plan that Fluke would turn out to be Bill Eckert?
Yes. That was the case when I was first told the story by Ron and [executive producer] Frank Valentini on the phone. They didn't quite know how it was going to work out. At first, I was definitely playing two different people, and the assumption was that Fluke was Bill Eckert. But I think when the fans started to guess that outcome—Ron monitors all of the comments so closely—they decided there was a better way to go. They did one more red herring—that period where maybe Fluke would be Faison or Jerry Jacks or the other Quartermaine guy—and it was pretty ridiculous with the masks and all. [Laughs] I know you and I love those masks! My whole career I've always looked at those moments as, "Okay, right now we're in comic book world and there's no point in trying to justify it. Let's just get through this f--king day and hope for something better tomorrow."
Then there was the sudden mention of the long-missing Spencer sister, Pat. Some folks, me included, thought Carlivati might be going for a transgender story—that Fluke was actually a very pissed-off Pat, post surgery.
That would have been interesting. I like that, too! [Laughs] We'll put that one on hold for another time.
So back to Fluke almost being Bill Eckert…
Well, I was away from the show for several months, after my back surgery, and I assumed that when I got back we'd pick up with the Bill Eckert [reveal], especially after they dug up his grave and it was empty. But, by then, they had decided on a different plan. When I was called to Frank's office, he told me that this other personality had been Luke all the time, and I cheered! Not only did I love the idea but it meant that people like Tracy weren't being stupid. I mean, wouldn't she have known if she'd gone to bed with someone other than Luke? That was always bothering me but Jane's just so amazing. She's, like, "All right, we're on the Titanic. I'm just going to play this the best I can and f--k the lifeboats!" And she did. She managed to keep her character smart through the dumbest of actions but, thanks to this reveal, Fluke being Luke totally justifies Tracy's behavior. It really fixes a lot of things in retrospect. I've been racking my brain and can't think of a single thing that this doesn't explain.
And now we know why Luke didn't have to go to the bathroom when he was held captive in the basement for weeks!
[Laughs] That had me worried, too. He was down there all that time with no water and no food. And the one time Fluke brought him a burger, he didn't eat it. [Laughs] Now it all makes sense. It was Norman Bates and Mother!
Did you actually do any medical research to play Luke's breakdown? Or did you just freeball it?
I didn't have time to research any of it. By the time I knew where the writers were headed, I was already in the deep end of the pool. I was just enjoying it too much to be worried about whether Luke was technically psychotic or schizophrenic, or whether he was having an identity crisis or just plain insane. I just went with my gut.
So where do we go from here? Does everyone cut Luke some slack and life goes on in Port Chuck?
That's the eternal problem in daytime with the stories that never end. You're always in Act Two, never hitting Act Three. I don't know where we go with this. We forgave Luke for killing his grandson because he felt so badly about it. I don't know that we can count on that kind of remorse working here. But, fortunately or unfortunately, it's not up to me. We'll just have to face it when it comes, and hope that they will continue to write his story as intelligently as they did with this chapter. I wouldn't be able to continue to play this guy without the scars. Luke will have to be in post-traumatic shutdown for quite a while. How do you ever come to grips with killing the mother you idolized? She was an angel. She was his reason for falling in love with Laura. He saw the softness of his mother in Laura, who was also an angel. You know, after Luke killed Frank Smith, I always felt that he would have taken over Frank's empire, if it hadn't been for Laura.
Any concerns that this Luke story can't be topped?
There is for me, absolutely. To have all these disparate pieces of my character come together in one script is pretty overwhelming. I feel like I've taken off all my clothes and have nothing left to shed. There's no going back. It will be an incredibly interesting challenge to go forward. There are so many ramifications here. In another couple of episodes, we find out why Luke went after Sonny Corinthos, for starters, and a lot of other truths will come spilling out now that Luke's mind has cracked open. I'll have my work cut out for me to balance all these balls in the air when I come back from this break. In the meantime, we will leave Luke going off to some kind of sanitarium for some kind of treatment. [Laughs] We can only hope that Heather Webber isn't the head nurse!


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ZTE has already shown us how much phone you can get for $200 with the Grand X Max 2 for Cricket Wireless. And now, in a bid to outdo itself, ZTE takes aim at the $180 price point with the ZMax Pro for T-Mobile users.
The ZMax Pro boasts a six-inch HD screen, expandable storage, fingerprint sensor, USB-C, a 13-megapixel rear camera, a 5-megapixel front shooter, 2-gigabytes of RAM, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor.
Is the ZMax Pro enough phone for the budget-minded T-Mobile user? Let's take a look.
Can we stop, now?
At some point, the madness of manufacturers trying to outdo one another with a bigger phablet has to end. We've seen Samsung reach 5.7-inches on the Note7, but the company made admirable efforts to minimize the overall footprint of the device, making it feel smaller than it truly was.
At 6-inches, the ZMax Pro is huge. "Yuge" even, with ZTE doing very little to try and hide its bulk.
It's a difficult device to hold with one hand, and doesn't fit in my jeans pocket. Nor does it fit in my car's cupholder.
As someone who admittedly didn't get the fad of bigger-screened smartphones at first, I now love them. But at some point, this has to stop. I propose it stops with the ZMax Pro.
The ZMax Pro's saving grace is the grippable material used to cover its back, making it easier to hold on to than if the company had used smooth plastic—a mainstay on inexpensive smartphones.
On the right side of the phone are the power and volume buttons, with the SIM tray and microSD card holder on the left side. The fingerprint sensor is located on the back of the device, which is actually a convenient spot considering how big the phone is and the hassle it'd be to constantly reach down to the bottom of the screen with your thumb to unlock it.
I suppose if you have really big hands, the ZMax Pro is a good fit. For nearly everyone else, it's too much phone to handle.
Small tweaks
The ZMax Pro runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow with ZTE's own tweaks and customizations. Part of those customizations include things like swiping left on an alert to disable notifications from an app or swiping right to clear the alert. Or long-pressing on the lock screen to unlock the device, instead of swiping to either side or up as is the case on almost all Android devices.
Beyond those two annoying changes to how Android typically operates, the amount of customization done by ZTE to the ZMax Pro is minimal, such as app icons reskinned with a cartoon-like flair. There's minimal bloatware installed on the ZMax Pro, with the typical T-Mobile listing of apps and little else.
The ZMax Pro's benchmarks put it near the bottom of the list when it comes to performance. Typically, benchmarks don't tell the entire story when it comes to a phone; real world use does. But in this instance, the low bar set by the benchmark results were mirrored in daily use.
Performance hiccups were most noticeable when I had multiple apps open and switching between them. On one occasion, I was switching between apps and needed to open Chrome. I tapped on the icon, and waited at least two-seconds for the phone to begin to respond. I actually began to question if I even touched the app icon, and then it opened... slowly.
For its size, the ZMax Pro has a relatively small battery at just 3,400 milliamp-hours. That's nearly the same size battery the Google Pixel XL has, at 3,450mAh. You can get through an entire day of moderate use on the ZMax Pro but not much more.
Camera performance was also slow, with the time to focus and actually take the picture taking too long. In well lit environments, the end result is an acceptable picture. However, in low lit scenarios the camera is really bad.
The first photo below was taken with the ZMax Pro, on automatic. The second photo was taken a few seconds later with the Google Pixel XL, also set to automatic.
The ZMax Pro photo is dark and grainy with nearly no color. The Pixel XL photo is bright, vivid, and has plenty of color.
Not enough bang for the buck
While the ZMax Pro performance meets the minimum expectations of a $179 smartphone, it doesn't do anything to go beyond that. In other words, this is a budget phone where I felt like you are getting what you pay for. Unlike the similarly-priced Moto G4 line, where at the end of the day you kind of feel like you ripped Motorola off by paying so little for a phone with performance that exceeds its price tag.
That said, a budget phone with a 6-inch display is few and far between. And if having a giant screen is of utmost importance, and you're tightly price-constrained, then the ZMax Pro is a worthy contender.


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Burrito Casserole
(A Dave Special)
This recipe can be made many different ways. If you don't have an ingredient on hand, you can leave it out. There's really only one ingredient you can't leave out or change much, that's the refried beans. Here's the usual way:
one pound of ground beef. More or less, but it's good to have some for the flavor, you can leave it out.
two regular size cans of refried beans, whatever kind you like. You can add more beans than that, depending on your family and your taste.
half a large bag of taco chips (or fritos or potato chips, or you can serve it on bread, or with no base at all. Chili Chese Fritos works best, I think.)
one medium onion, diced. (or not)
One medium green pepper, (or not)
One packaged fajita seasoning, (or taco or season it to your tastes with separate seasonings."
One package of "so cheesy" taco seasoning ( or not, as above)
at least eight ounces of your favorite cheese, shredded or diced, or whatever cheese you have on hand, Campbell's Nacho Fiesta cheese sauce works well.
You might also like: Mushrooms, black olives, sliced, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and or sour cream.
In a deep skillet, brown the ground beef, add the seasonings as soon as it's browned off, if the meat is particularly fatty, drain some off, but not all. There's a lot of flavor there. add in the onions and green pepper and mushrooms if you're using them, cook until the onions and green pepper are as soft as you want them.
Add the refried beans, stir everything together and keep heating them up until the beans are hot all the way through. If using chips, crunch them up, and cover the bottom of an appropriately sized casserole dish, bread pan, whatever works. Spoon in the meat and beans mixture. level it out, then put on the cheese. If using canned diced tomatoes, you can put them on now.
When you plate it up, you can add more cheese sprinkled on it, shredded lettuce, a dollop of sour cream, and or the black olives... if you want them and have them on hand. I sometimes use salsa or picante sauce instead of tomatoes, and I might add my favorite hotsauce to my plate full. So long as you don't burn it, you can hardly go wrong with this meal. Yes, it's better some ways than others, but it's doable pretty much any time, if you have the beans.
Trouble Starts, Pane Follows – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat and Think With Your Taste Buds
Ralph is the claims chief for a very large insurance company. The disembodied voice is trying to be sweet, but it's not Ralph's way, it sounds fake, "Ash pack a bag, I have a dozy of a case for you to work your magic on. Ash, I really need your help on this one. A Stradivarius violin has been stolen from a courier company. It had just been sold at auction for twenty two million bucks. It was stolen on the way from the authenticator's to the new owner. The courier company is putting up an extra million bucks to whoever gets it back to the rightful owner, no questions asked. I guess they're worried about their reputation. I'll gladly pay your usual twenty five percent on top of that should you work your magic again. I authorized the coverage on the damn thing, my neck is on the chopping block. I'm not doing this as a favor to you, but to myself. The leads are slim, but if anyone can find it, you will, I just know it. I'll fax you what info there is on this damn case as soon as I hang up. Let me know if I can help in any way. I'll do so gladly. Good hunting, oh, you have a month to find it, so don't let it spoil your weekend. Later."
This was the message Ashling (Ash) Pane heard emanating from her voice mail recorder. Ash ended up taking early retirement from the FBI after being shot with an armor piercing bullet that went right through her vest. While an agent she gathered the goodwill of many rich and powerful people, including the President of the United States. Trouble was, she had also earned a reputation for herself of not going by the rules. That's what got her retired, truth be told. Now she does recovery work for high end insurance claims. Her reputation precedes her, 'Ash Pane goes by her own set of rules!'
Following the trail takes Ash to Toronto where she meets Paul Roman, who is world known as an authenticator of musical instruments. At the time of Ash's visit to Paul has, two guitars locked in his safe that once belonged to David Seymour. David overdosed on the flight back from Russia after doing a tour. For some strange reason, the guitars been shipped to Paul to authenticate. This wasn't to be, due to a group of Russians busting in to take possession of one of the guitars by force. As it turns out, their unwanted visitors are from the Russian Mob and the leader of the group is none other than Anatoli Ivanovich, one of the most wanted men in the world. He's noted for stealing priceless art, jewels, gold and anything else of extreme value. He also has a $20,000,000.00 price on his head. Ash wants his valuable head, more for trying to kill her than the reward, the reward offered will see that he stays alive... maybe.
When I first started reading Trouble Starts, Pane Follows, I saw Ash as an overly macho female character, but the more I read, the more I have to say I liked her, macho and all. She is a man's woman and she is a woman's woman. She isn't afraid of anyone or anything making her the envy of a lot of women. She loves her toys which includes anything that makes a bang which makes her the envy of a lot of men. When someone crosses her, she doesn't get mad, she literally gets even plus. Heaven help you if you're a man coming after Ash or one of her friends for you just might lose your family jewels. And if you come at her with a gun, you might find it stuck where the sun doesn't shine. However, when Ash loves, she loves deep as with her new found ward Roz, a musical prodigy. Her main love interest in this episode, Paul, is quite the opposite, it's almost as if the typical male and female roles are reversed. I'm sure that was the idea, and once it gets rolling, it works well.
Macho or not, I really enjoyed Ash in this book and am waiting for the next one to come out. You can bet I'll be one of the first to get my copy.


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Raising the Stakes: Impacts of privatisation, certification and partnerships in South African forestry
James Mayers, Jeremy Evans, Tim Foy
Report/paper, 148 pages
Forestry is a good, if risky, business in South Africa. A handful of private companies, together with government, have dominated a commercial forestry sector based on plantations. Today, world market trends are causing companies to focus on what they do best, and to outsource everything else. Government is privatising its plantations and is pursuing policies aimed at empowering formerly marginalised people. This means that forestry is changing fast. Forest certification is one response to change, and is helping some companies who were already practicing reasonable management, to make further improvements and consolidate their reputations. Another response is to run outgrower schemes. These have been quite good for company business, and have also improved community livelihood assets, but have not yet pulled poor people out of poverty.This report is based on the findings of some 20 sub-studies and widespread consultation in South Africa. It argues that current trends in South African forestry will not miraculously combine to produce a balance of economic efficiency, environmental sustainability and social empowerment. For such a balance to be achieved, a strong vision needs to be generated and spread - involving a new pattern of ownership with an increase in the numbers of medium and small-scale players.
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- IIED code: 9062IIED
- Published: 2001 - IIED
- Area: South Africa
- Themes: Forests, Monitoring, evaluation and learning
- Series: Instruments for Sustainable Private Sector Forestry
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Porto is a city quickly gaining popularity among tourists for its old beauty and traditional charm. It is perfect for those wanting a calm getaway with good wine and beautiful sunsets. To make things even better, flights to Porto Portugal are cheaper than ever, making this beautiful getaway an affordable opportunity for anyone.
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It is not a place of grand buildings and palaces – except for the Palácio da Bolsa and the 13th century cathedral, instead it is a place of small castles and baroque churches. Past these beautiful sights, however, are also a collection of new age restaurants, bars and independent boutiques. You're sure to get a taste of Portugal's culture both new and old in the course of your stay in Porto.
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Getting to the city of Porto is surprisingly easy for its size and popularity. Flights to Porto from a London airport are inexpensive but vary greatly depending on the time of year. It is always a good practice to book your flights at least a month ahead of time to find good deals. With flights to Porto in particular, booking your flights two months in advance seems to guarantee the cheapest prices.
When it comes to the best time to take a flight, there are many factors. The best time of year to book a flight, in regards to the cheapest price, is January for an average price of £124. Although, good prices averaging under £200 can also be found for flights in February, April, October, and November. The most expensive time of year by far is December.
After you have arrived in Porto, you'll want to look into transfers from Porto airport. A transfer will transport you and your luggage from the airport to nearly anywhere you need to go. The great thing about transfers from Porto airport is that they are mostly affordable, too, making it easy to get where you need to go after arriving in the city.
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Hotels in Porto are beautiful and abundant, making your choice a difficult one when deciding where to stay once you've arrived in the city. Luckily, we've got a few suggestions to make the decision easier for you.
The Castelo Santa Catarina is a small 19th castle. It has hand painted tiles and its own gardens and private chapel. Inside the castle, there are nine rooms to choose from, and outside in the gardens are another 16 more modern options to stay in. This enchanting castle getaway also serves a breakfast buffet in an original preserved 19th century room inside the castle.
The Hotel Infante Sagres is a central hotel perfect for those wanting to be in the middle of everything. It has the feel of an English country house but with the charm of Portuguese culture added to it. The hotel is made of 70 cozy rooms, a spa and a restaurant that serves regional Portuguese cuisine.
The Grande Hotel Porto is a well recommended, old-fashioned luxury hotel. This is a great option for those looking for a hotel with a subtle charm, that is also an inexpensive option when considering a hotel in Porto.
What to Do in Porto
There are many things to do and see while staying in Porto. The first sight worth your while is the São Bento train station. This is often a sight that kills two birds with one stone as you may either be arriving into the city by train or visiting other places nearby. Either way, the magnificently decorated station is a must-have on your list of things to see while in Porto.
After the train station, you'll want to take a walk through the streets with many different options for restaurants, bars and bakeries. There are plenty of historical locations here, some of which have been open for many, many years. Pastries and local delicacies, will provide you with options are that will seem endless and it would be in your best interest to try them all in order to get the full Porto experience!
While visiting the city of Porto, it is important to try the city's signature drink; port wine. The wine is named after the city and can be found at any place that serves or sells alcohol. You won't have experienced Porto if you don't try traditional port wine from the origin city itself.
After you've drank, dined and shopped, you'll want to take a look at the many beautiful sights throughout the city. The train station was only the first out of many beautiful buildings you will encounter while in Porto if you arrive by train. There are cathedrals, castles, old jails, towers and the beautiful bridge over the Douro River to Vila Nova de Gaia. You'll want to see it all and use your camera to preserve the memories.
Overall, your trip to Porto will be a wonderful experience regardless of how you go about it. Whether you visiting for the historical sights, the signature wine, the traditional cuisine or the cultural boutiques, you're sure to find something that will make your whole trip worthwhile. The city of Porto is a dream come true, and you'll leave feeling refreshed, fulfilled and happy to have visited Portugal.


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I can't believe it's Monday already! This weekend felt completely comatose. Having The-Cold-From-Hell-That-Just-Won't-Die is making me exhausted. Am I meant to be this tired all the time? Am I meant never to sleep a whole full eight hours? It's making me grumpy, to say the least. I'm loading up on fruit and juice and those tiny yogurts that's supposed to turn your tummy into Superman or something. I need energy, dammit! I'm usually a freaking happy person, maddafakkers!
So, what have I been up to? Well, I've watched the entire The Lord of the Rings Trilogy . Again. It's my go-to movies when I'm really poorly and can't do much else than lie on the couch like a sniffly sack of potatoes ("Po-Ta-To!"). I see them like once a year or so. It's comforting to know you have almost 12 hours of film to watch when you can't move. And yes, there are parts in it that makes me cry. I'm a dork.
I've done some crafting and started making some X-mas cards. I know, it's sneaking up on ya, but it's getting closer. Also, X-mas gifts, ya'all! I will NOT be shopping for these on the last day before X-mas eve! That's how it usually happens. I never have time to do them all in time and the one day off before X-mas is then spent, NOT relaxing and baking tasty cookies and singing carols, but battling the idiots in all the stores to get the last things. Then I end up with a bag of boring soap and a tie for dad. WTH, peeps! Who wants a soap and a tie for X-mas?!
I also made a layout ("Shown heah and heah" *points flurriedly*) and put some earrings up on Etsy. Plan is to add my silver jewellery later, but I thought I'd put some items up just for practice. Who knows, maybe there's someone out there as desperate for X-mas shopping as I am.


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This fall, the Libraries will be holding a series of workshops specifically designed for advanced graduate students in the Humanities. These workshops will bring together experts from across the Libraries and WU campus to provide students with strategies and tools for success. Participants will hear stories from recent graduates and explore library services related to their work and specific needs.
The series will consist of three workshops, held on the second Thursday of each month in Olin Library, Level A, from 4-5:30pm. Registration is encouraged!
Workshop 1: What I Wish I'd Known: Dissertation/Theses Best Practices and Pitfalls
Thursday, September 13, 2018, 4-5:30pm
Participants will hear from a dissertation advisor and recent WU graduates on how to be successful in writing the thesis or dissertation.
- Joe Loewenstein, Professor, Department of English, Director of the Humanities Digital Workshop and the Interdisciplinary Project in the Humanities; Washington University in St. Louis
- Lauren McCoy, Assistant Professor, English; Lindenwood University (PhD, Washington University in St. Louis, 2014)
- Michael Powell, Interdisciplinary Artist and Designer; Director, Marketing + Design for Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design (MFA, Washington University in St. Louis, 2013)
Workshop 2: Library Treasure Chest: Discover Collections and Services
Thursday, October 11, 2018, 4-5:30pm
Using a speed-dating format, participants will get a brief introduction of lesser-known library services and resources. Each participant will also have the chance to meet one-on-one with an expert based on their individual needs For more information, see the Humanities Research Hub webpage.
workshop 3: Choose Your Own Adventure
Thursday, November 8, 2018, 4-5:30pm
We want to hear from you! Graduate students are invited to vote on the topic for the third workshop. Voting will take place during the first workshop and online through the Humanities Research Hub webpage.
Friday, December 7, 2018, 4-5:30pm
To celebrate the end of the semester and the end of the workshop series, the Libraries will host a reception for participants and speakers of the workshops. Workshop participants will receive an invitation for the reception.
Learn more about the series, individual workshops, and resources for graduate students at the Humanities Research Hub webpage. For questions contact, Brian Vetruba


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A documentary about the greatest movie never made.
Premiering at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival , it was one of the Best Reviewed Films of 2014.
The film has won Numerous Awards and was short-listed for a Best Documentary Oscar.
Alejandro Jodorowsky's daring and psychedelic films of the early 1970's — EL TOPO and THE HOLY MOUNTAIN — cemented his status as the Godfather of the Midnight Movie.
In 1974, he began work on his next film, possibly the most ambitious film ever attempted. Before STAR WARS era, Jodorowsky's adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic sci-fi novel DUNE was poised to change cinema forever.
"For me, Dune will be the coming of a god.
I wanted to make something sacred, free,
with new perspective. Open the mind!"
- Alejandro Jodorowsky
Alejandro's DUNE would star Brontis Jodorowsky, his own 12 year old son, alongside Orson Welles, Mick Jagger, David Carradine and even Salvador Dali. The team of assembled visual artists were some of the most provocative talents of the era, including H.R. Giger, Chris Foss, and Jean 'Moebius' Giraud. The groundbreaking special effects were under the control of Dan O'Bannon and the soundtrack would be created by Pink Floyd and the French prog-rock masters, Magma.
"In that time, I say, if I need to cut my arms
in order to make that picture, I will cut my arms!
I was even ready to die doing that."
For two years, Jodo and his team of 'Spiritual Warriors' worked night and day on the massive task of creating the fabulous world of DUNE. In order to secure the necessary Hollywood funding, they created over 3,000 storyboards, numerous paintings, incredible costumes, and an outrageous, moving, and powerful screenplay.
In the words of Jodorowsky's producer, Michel Seydoux, "It should have been enough. But it wasn't."
"I believe that people didn't do this film
in America because they were scared of him.
They were afraid of his imagination,
they were afraid of his mind
and they were afraid of what it was going to do to them."
- Nicolas Winding Refn
Through intimate and honest conversations with Jodorowsky, filmed over the span of three years, plus interviews with legends and luminaries including H.R. Giger (artist, ALIEN), Gary Kurtz (producer, STAR WARS) and Nicolas Winding Refn (director, DRIVE and THE NEON DEMON), as well as never-before-seen realizations of Jodo's mind-blowing psychedelic space opera, director Pavich's film finally unearths the full saga of 'THE GREATEST MOVIE NEVER MADE'.
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The documentary's much-heralded analog score was created by first-time film composer Kurt Stenzel. Here's an interview with Stenzel along with samples of his amazing and otherworldly DUNE soundscape.
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DIRECTOR -- Frank Pavich
PRODUCERS -- Frank Pavich, Stephen Scarlata, Travis Stevens
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER -- Donald Rosenfeld
CO-PRODUCER -- Michel Seydoux
EDITORS -- Alex Ricciardi, Paul Docherty
CINEMATOGRAPHER -- David Cavallo
COMPOSER -- Kurt Stenzel
ANIMATOR -- Syd Garon
PRODUCTION AUDIO SUPERVISOR -- Damon Cook
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Bradford boss Stuart McCall admits he nearly 'clocked' goading Millwall fans after League One playoff final defeat
Gaffer sees his side suffer heartbreaking defeat at the death in Wembley battle and wasn't impressed with opposition fans
ANGRY Stuart McCall almost "clocked" the pitch invaders who soured Millwall's celebrations.
Bradford boss McCall accused Lions fans of goading him and his players after Steve Morison's goal settled the League One play-off final at Wembley.
McCall said: "I was close to clocking a couple if I'm being honest. Some were coming into my face and goading me.
"I don't understand why fans want to come on and abuse me, my staff and players when they've just won the game.
"Why don't they just enjoy their moment?"
Met Police last night confirmed 12 arrests had been made.
And hero Morison admitted his big day was ruined by his own fans' shameful behaviour — the first-ever pitch invasion at the new Wembley.
Morison won it with an 85th-minute strike but lost no time in hitting out at the pitch invaders.
He said: "It's brilliant but I can't lie, I can't really focus at the minute. It's ruined it for me right now, they've absolutely ruined it some of them."
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McCall also hit out at Wembley groundstaff for not being fully prepared for the pitch invasion and for reacting slowly to it.
He said: "I'm very disappointed in the stewarding, allowing their fans to get over the halfway line.
"Wembley have got to learn. Everyone in the whole place knew that the fans were coming on.
"It wasn't until nearly 10 minutes after the event the stewards came on."
Lions boss Neil Harris went on the pitch to plead with the fans and later apologised to McCall.
He added: "I don't condone people coming on the pitch."


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AMS Vans makes mobility freedom easy and affordable. Browse our massive inventory of new and used handicap vehicles. Or, send us an email and tell us exactly what you want — we'll find it and deliver it to your driveway.
Duluth, Minnesota Wheelchair Vans for Sale
Wheelchair Van Sales in Duluth, Minnesota and Nationwide
Our commitment to manufacturing top quality wheelchair vans and our low price guarantee* on all newly modified minivans makes AMS Vans one of the largest manufacturers in the business. Once you choose the side or rear entry wheelchair minivan that's right for you, AMS Vans can deliver your minivan directly to you in Duluth, Minnesota or nationwide (delivery fees may apply) and offer our complimentary white glove service that includes an in depth tutorial from a mobility professional. If you aren't completely happy with your modified wheelchair van from our inventory, you can send it back upon delivery; no questions asked. Whether new or used, any wheelchair van with a new AMS Vans conversion is backed by our great conversion warranty, 24-hour emergency conversion help line, and nationwide service.
Mobility Freedom Starts Right Here, Right Now | New Conversions and Used Wheelchair Vans for Sale
AMS Vans offers affordable New and Used Handicap vans, minivans, trucks, and SUV's available in all of the major brands. Browse our on-line inventory and find the perfect van that suits your needs. All of the wheelchair vans we sell pass our rigorous 134-point certification inspection!
AMS Vans Handicap Van Conversions in Duluth, Minnesota
Modify a new or used minivan you currently own in Duluth, Minnesota into an AMS Vans brand wheelchair van. Both new and used Volkswagen, Dodge, Honda, and Chrysler minivans can be modified into an AMS Vans Edge, AMS Vans Edge II Long Channel, or AMS Vans Legend wheelchair van. Customize your wheelchair van conversion with handicap accessible mobility equipment to suit your needs.
Brand New Wheelchair Vans - Duluth, Minnesota (MN)
New minivans modified with a wheelchair ramp are often available in stock. Side or rear entry handicap vehicle conversions are available from AMS Vans on your favorite model of Chrysler, Honda, Dodge, or Volkswagen minivan. To save even more money, manufacturers often offer mobility rebates on new minivans.
Used Handicap Vans for Duluth, Minnesota
Boasting one of the largest inventories of used handicap vehicles, AMS Vans has modified minivans for sale from manufacturers such as Braun, Rollx, and VMI in addition to pre-owned minivans with both new and used handicap conversions from AMS Vans in Duluth, Minnesota and nationwide. Buying a used minivan not only saves you money at the time of purchase, but also saves cash in the long run by having less depreciation than a new vehicle. All newly modified used wheelchair accessible vehicles by AMS Vans come backed by a great conversion warranty in addition to any new or remaining vehicle warranty.
Sell Your Handicap Van in Duluth, Minnesota to AMS Vans
AMS Vans buys both un-modified and professionally modified wheelchair vehicles for a quick, simple sale at a competitive price. Get a high payout from AMS Vans when you sell your used wheelchair accessible vehicle or unmodified minivan in Duluth, MN and have it picked up right from your home or office with our nationwide pick-up service.
Used Handicap Vans by All Accessible Van Conversion Companies
Used wheelchair accessible vans by manufacturers such as Braun, VMI, Rollx, and others can be sold directly to AMS Vans. AMS Vans uses several appraisal tools like Kelley Bluebook, NADA, and the Manheim Market Report to give you the highest possible price quote, and our customers say we offer consistently higher prices than other dealers in Duluth, Minnesota.
Pre-Owned AMS Vans Brand Handicap Vans Buy Back Program
The AMS Vans Buy Back Program has some of the largest payouts in Duluth, MN and within the national mobility industry on trade-ins towards newer AMS Vans wheelchair vehicles or cash on your used handicap vehicle that you may no longer need.
Let AMS Vans Buy Your Used Minivan in Duluth, MN
Selling your un-modified used Honda, Chrysler, Dodge, or Volkswagen minivan directly to AMS Vans is an easy way to sell your vehicle for a quick turnaround with top dollar sale prices. AMS Vans modifies used minivans with new ramp conversions to provide a low cost alternative.
Private Wheelchair Van Sales in Duluth, MN through Mobility Classifieds
Using the AMS Vans online mobility classifieds to buy or sell an accessible vehicle in Duluth, Minnesota or nationwide streamlines responses and inquiries to just those interested in accessible transportation. AMS Vans customers may list their AMS Vans brand handicap van for one month free in our mobility classifieds. Capitalize on our 13 years of experience selling handicap vans by choosing to sell your vehicle through our mobility consignment program where our trained mobility experts will handle the sales process for you from writing the ad to answering inquiries from potential buyers.
AMS Vans is changing the way handicapped vehicles are sold by making it more convenient to shop online and get the lowest prices available while still retaining great service. Hear from our previous and current customers in Duluth, Minnesota and nationally to learn their opinion of AMS Vans wheelchair accessible vehicles' value, quality, and unsurpassed customer service in our handicap van customer testimonials pages. If you are a previous customer of AMS Vans and you refer someone to buy their own handicap minivan, have them mention your name during the sale, and we'll send you $250. At AMS Vans, our goal is to get you on the road with a low cost handicap van that is built with simplicity, longevity, and your safety in mind.
- Stock #: 118954B
- Mileage: 36,882 Miles
- Color: Gray
- Ramp/Lift: Side Entry In-Floor Pwr
- Location: Call for Details
- Features: N/A
- Stock #: D1914102
- Mileage: 2 Miles
- Color: Knuckle
- Ramp/Lift: Side Entry In-Floor
- Location: Call for Details
- Features: N/A
- Stock #: 20080141
- Mileage: 10 Miles
- Color: White
- Ramp/Lift: Side or Rear Entry Lift
- Location: Call for Details
- Features: Backup Camera, Bluetooth


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The land of presidents and the birthplace of the original American colonies, Virginia is a wonderland of history and education hidden behind beautiful groves of antique oak trees, paved in cobblestone streets. Though Richmond could fill a list like this on its own, Virginia, the Mother of States, is too wildly exciting for student trips to limit your group to one city. Check out these top attractions across the Commonwealth of Virginia!
1. Monticello
The famed home of President Thomas Jefferson ranks as the number one attraction in the entire state. Home of the nation's third president, Monticello was kept as the primary plantation, designed after Jefferson's own love of architecture evident in several monuments in Washington, D.C. as well. From the iconic style to the lush interiors, historic outbuildings such as the blacksmith shop and outlying slave quarters, and historic gardens, Monticello is a perfectly preserved remains of early America crafting a slice of history around one of the nation's greatest presidents.
2. Colonial Williamsburg
Most people have at least heard of Colonial Williamsburg, the nation's largest and most comprehensive living history museum set in colonial America. Colonial Williamsburg is as popular as it is because of its expansive park and attention to detail. You won't just see a few demonstrations of blacksmithing or glassblowing but be able to eat at one of George Washington's favorite taverns, sampling 18th-century authentic food, tour a medicinal garden with plants used to treat soldiers, explore an old mental health asylum (the first in the country), and much more. We recommend a full day's touring to gain the most out of your visit.
3. Mount Vernon
Like Monticello, Mount Vernon is high on the list for its impressive preservation and historic look into the life and livelihood of our first president. What was originally a modest farmhouse slowly became an iconic mansion of gorgeous proportions, operating as Washington's passionate enterprise as he identified himself as a Virginia gentleman farmer. A tour of Mount Vernon leads you through the mansion to see where George and Martha lived happily, through the grounds and outbuildings including the stables and famous 16-sided barn, the tombs holding both George and Martha, and much more.
4. Historic Jamestowne
Like Colonial Williamsburg, Historic Jamestowne is a living history park famous for its attention to detail. However, unlike Colonial Williamsburg, Historic Jamestowne is set atop a current archaeological dig researching the site of the original Fort James and an even older Native American Powhatan village. Tour the dig site and learn about the archaeological findings from the museum exhibits and working historians, learn about the real Pocahontas and John Smith, and become an archaeologist yourself!
5. Maymont
Set on a Gilded Age 100-acre estate, Maymont is a Victorian display of opulence in the time of Vanderbilt and Rockefeller. The mansion, built-in 1893, is Romanesque with bold yet delicate architectural details wrought in tan stone, elegant cupolas, and wrapped porches. Not only is the house worth seeing but the estate as well. You don't want to miss out on the lush, equally opulent gardens which highlight the estate's affluent charm and Gilded Age beauty. Aside from even the gardens, Maymont is home to several hundred animals both wild and domestic from the Children's Farm filled with quirky billy goats to the wildlife exhibits featuring black bears, American bison, and bobcats among others.
6. Busch Gardens
Just for fun, why not spend a day at Busch Gardens Williamsburg? With roller coasters, opulent botanical gardens, and animal exhibits, everyone will find something to enjoy. Celebrating their 40th anniversary, the Williamsburg park is ushering in new and exciting rides like Tempesto, a rocketing roller coaster sure to give you thrilling chills. What sets Busch Gardens apart is their conservation efforts and zoological enclosures in every theme park. Make sure you take an animal tour or visit Highland Stables to see animals of the working Scottish Highlands or the wild canines of Wolf Haven.
7. Virginia Beach Boardwalk
It's no wonder that the Virginia Beach Boardwalk is one of the nation's most famous and most popular boardwalks when you learn of its exciting atmosphere and array of attractions. One of the top senior trip destinations, Virginia Beach offers prime beachfront access, great shopping and dining, and excellent entertainment at an affordable price. Take a picture with the giant statue of King Neptune, spend a day relaxing on the beach, or stroll the boardwalk to see live musical performances, explore the shops, and have fun!
8. Arlington National Cemetery
Though this isn't quite a fun and exciting attraction, the Arlington National Cemetery is certainly an important one. The final resting place for thousands of fallen soldiers, upstanding Americans, and presidents, Arlington is one of the most visited cemeteries in the country. Take a guided tour or walk through the peaceful grounds to pay respects at President Kennedy's grave, see the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown, or wander and pay homage to the fallen soldiers who protected our country over the years.
9. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
One of the finest art museums in the country resides in Virginia's capital city of Richmond. Though the museum is certainly not the oldest, the VMFA continuously provides the community of Richmond and the surrounding state with an intensely focused appreciation of the visual arts. As the museum is open 365 days a year, it's easy to make the trip and see the impressive permanent collections holding 33,000 pieces including works by Albrecht Durer, Van Gogh, John Singleton Copley as well as ancient creations, Asian and African artifacts, and even Faberge eggs.
10. Virginia Living Museum
With a motto like "Protect What's Precious," the Virginia Living Museum already stands out among the rest in terms of conservation, interaction with the public, and a general understanding of global environmentalism. Based on conserving and supporting a local understanding of natural science, the Living Museum hosts exhibits featuring animals, plants, geology, and the cosmos. Visit the animal exhibits to interact with American alligators, river otters, and bald eagles or even loggerhead sea turtles. The museum is also a staunch supporter of ecological learning so stop by the geological exhibits to learn more about mining, fossils and gems, dinosaur bones, and caves.


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Fresh Talks 10-28-16
ICYMI: 1.08 Special Edition!
PMA Fresh Summit 2016 Highlights
Let's get started!
I. Most Innovative: Avacado's from Mexico's "Avo-Matic"
Allowed PMA attendees to sample avocados in the most tech-savvy way with a touch screen display and hidden kitchen! Avocados from Mexico's "Avo-Matic" allowed PMA Fresh Summit attendees to sample avocados in the most tech-savvy way, with a touch screen display and hidden kitchen! Booth visitors could order breakfast, lunch or snacks and sample avocados with their own custom creation, with the help of a friendly virtual robot.
II. Best Celebrity: Shuman Produce and Miss America
Shuman Produce partnered with Miss America 2017, Savvy Shields. Follow Savvy on Pinterest with her
#eatbetterlivebetter board! Shuman Produce partnered with Miss America 2017, Savvy Shields, to promote its year-round sweet onions. Savvy was joined by celebrity Chef Francine Bryson and "the Fatman" (Kevin Jenkins of "Chef and the Fatman"), who served up tasty dishes using RealSweet® onions.
III. Most Active: Zespri Kiwi
Zespri allowed booth visitors to make a personalized kiwifruit smoothie – and get in some exercise at the same time! After picking customized ingredients, attendees took a spin on the "blender bike" to power the blender by pedaling away. End result? A delicious smoothie, a little exercise, and a memorable experience.
III. Most Futuristic: J&J Family of Farms
Virtual reality was used at a few booths at PMA to give an interactive look!
III. Pun-iest: North Bay Apples
We loved how appropriate this apple display was.. for apples! Virtual reality was used at a few booths at PMA to give an interactive touch. We took a peek at J&J Family of Farms' latest production and were rewarded with a unique experience learning about what makes their produce stand out.
BY FALON RUFTY. PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 28th, 2016.


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I'd like to honor Seamus with a few words and I could have done it wid a few of his, but I feel selfish, for it is me own grief that I will bear, so I chose the words of
W H Auden, another of me favorite writers to express me despair at the loss of a great Irish poet. Not since W.B. Yeats have we a poet like Seamus Heaney...
Stop All The Clocks
Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone,
Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone,
Silence the pianos and with muffled drum
Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come.
Let aeroplanes circle moaning overhead
Scribbling on the sky the message He Is Dead,
Put crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves,
Let the traffic policemen wear black cotton gloves.
He was my North, my South, my East and West,
My working week and my Sunday rest,
My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song;
I thought that love would last for ever: I was wrong.
The stars are not wanted now: put out every one;
Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun;
Pour away the ocean and sweep up the wood.
For nothing now can ever come to any good.
~W.H. Auden~


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BISMARCK, N.D. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has named John W. Hursey as federal security director (FSD) for the state of North Dakota. He will assume responsibility for commercial airports in Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, Dickinson, Williston, Jamestown and Devil's Lake.
Hursey was the first FSD for Northern Minnesota, leading the post 9-11 federalization of airports in Duluth, Bemidji, Brainerd, International Falls, Grand Rapids, Ely and Hibbing. He was selected as a charter member of the National FSD Advisory Council, representing FSDs throughout the nation to TSA senior leadership and the Department of Homeland Security. Before joining TSA, Hursey served 27 years in the U.S. Air Force, leading law enforcement, security and force protection operations throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Korea and the United States. He retired from the Air Force as a lieutenant colonel.
"John is a decorated leader," said Mo McGowan, TSA assistant administrator for security operations. "His background in law enforcement and security operations, as well as his previous experience as a federal security director, make him an excellent choice as our senior representative in North Dakota."
Hursey holds a Bachelor of Science degree from McKendree College and a Master of Public Administration degree from Golden Gate University.
For more information about TSA, please visit our Web site at www.tsa.gov.