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I love the aviation industry; it's always innovating and producing newer and better things to help us fly faster/smarter/better/safer, etc. When Plane & Pilot asked me to subjectively investigate "what's cool and what's new," I jumped at the prospect. So, here's our take on what's new, what's cool and what's on the horizon.
1 Pilot My-Cast by Garmin Just imagine yourself all alone at a small airport where the FBO is closed. Pick up your cell phone, enter the information about where you want to go, and Pilot My-Cast will show the Wx on that route—NEXRAD, METARs and so on—and you'll be up to date.
The newest edition, Pilot My-Cast by Garmin, premiered at Oshkosh, and it's more than a weather service: now, you can also file your flight plan, get a pilot's map and check winds aloft. It's easy to use as well. The filed info automatically goes to DUATs; and the next time you file, you'll have to change only the info that changes for the flight.
Pilot My-Cast is supported by phones produced by Alltel, Cingular, Sprint and Verizon, among others. As with anything technical, check first for compatibility. (Understand that this is for checking your weather on the ground only. Don't use a cell phone in the air!) Learn more at https://secure.my-cast.com/pilot.jsp.
2 L-3 Communications Avionics Systems (IRIS) L-3 Communications Avionics Systems introduced its IRIS enhanced vision system (EVS) last October; in late May, it unveiled its PMA (parts manufacturer approval) and its latest STC, for the King Air C90. Other STCs are in the works, and EVS is likely to become even more common in GA aircraft. It doesn't help you see through heavy rain or snowstorms, but you'll be able to see the ground when you're flying into the sun, or when it's hazy or at night—in those tense moments when the airport's lights don't work, or when the engine for some reason just…goes…silent. Even when everything's working, suppose there are deer grazing near the runway, or somebody you're not expecting is hanging around your spooky parking space.
IRIS was developed from reliable components. President Adrienne Stevens explained, "In keeping with our heritage, L-3 Avionics Systems has taken enhanced vision system technology developed from adjacent markets and made it affordable for general aviation." We ought to be glad they did. Learn more at www.L-3Avionics.com/IRIS.
3 Avidyne Retrofit Products At Sun 'n Fun, Avidyne introduced its Envision Integrated Flight Deck as a retrofit upgrade for the Cirrus SR20 and SR22. All the "Cirri" delivered prior to the arrival of the Avidyne Entegra, some 700 airplanes, are eligible. The souped-up flight deck isn't limited to the Cirrus airplanes, though; it also has been STC'd for the Cessna 300- and 400-series twins. And now, coverage is expanded, all the way to experimentals.
A large part of the credit goes to Southern Star Avionics LLC, in Mobile, Ala., for developing the package and retrofit and doing the integration and certification work. The Envision will allow owners of older aircraft and homebuilders to have an "Entegra experience," with full-time, instantaneous wind-vector display and trend indicators that provide six-second trend data for airspeed, altitude and heading. Parts cost for the 10.4-inch MFD and PFD and the system will run about $45,000; the price of the STC hasn't been announced. Learn more at www.avidyne.com.
4 VistaNav Portable Synthetic Vision system Think of Mercury Computer Systems' new portable navigation system, the VistaNav CIS-2000 Class II EFB with Synthetic Vision (SV), as a computer simulator in reverse: You watch the rugged 8.4-inch glass-screen display and control the actual airplane. (Of course, the VistaNav system isn't IFR certified and can't be used for IFR navigation.)
With SV, you clearly "see" the runway on your display, even when you're in the soup. On-screen, you see what's outside in "clear daylight" and at frame rates above 30 fps—you just fly the real airplane through the HITS (Highway in the Sky) boxes to safety. The sight picture is a realistic 3-D approach—in some ways, that's better than real VFR!
VistaNav CIS-2000 is portable and includes 2-D maps and approach plates, XM weather and 2-D/3-D traffic displays. The system is a functional backup for panel-mounted IFR instruments, with a 90-minute battery. You can use this system in any airplane, with no hookups. With both Class I and Class II systems to choose from, prices start as low as $2,500.
In conjunction with some work I did for VistaNav, I flew this system with a safety pilot through the pattern. Although he did take over six feet off the ground (at the threshold, on the centerline), I believe I could have landed with it, in what could have been zero visibility, day or night, with the entire panel dead. That's better than any alternative outcome I could think of. Learn more at www.vistanav.com.
5 RAM Aircraft LP RAM Aircraft LP at Waco Regional Airport in Texas provides engine overhauls, performance upgrades, new propellers and new and PMA-new parts for a lot of our favorites, and has exciting news for Cessna 210, 206 and 207 owners: "better traction!"
The latest RAM STC mates newly developed three-blade Hartzell Scimitar Plus S/E propellers to RAM's power STCs: an upgrade of the 285 hp C210 H to 310 hp "R" power. (If you already have the "R" model, RAM has a super-overhaul that includes new nickel-carbide coated cylinders and micro-balanced internals for smoother operation and greater reliability.)
A similar propeller STC (mated to different models of the 520) is available to owners of most C206 and C207 models, including turbocharged variants; and the prop is available in either "hot" or "cold" specification, to match the airplane's original call-out. (On some aircraft not equipped with propeller deice systems from the factory, RAM can supply propellers with deice boots installed, but the owner must install a deice kit and hardware.)
The RAM-overhauled engines, STC upgrade packages, and parts and propellers can all be shipped to aircraft owners worldwide to install themselves; alternatively, customers are invited to Waco for the overhaul. Fly home fast and happy! Learn more at www.ramaircraft.com.
6 Hangar B-17 Smart Avionics Technologies Hangar B-17 provides a range of portable avionics that run on Ultra Mobile PCs, tablets, and Palm and Pocket PC PDAs. (The newest product works on a modern Smartphone, too!) Hangar B-17 asks, "If avionics are getting so advanced, why is it that the pilots have to do all the thinking?" They ensure that we don't.
The newest iteration uses winds aloft (through WxWorx) to show optimal flight-plan altitudes for time and fuel savings. It helps keep us from busting airspace, with built-in warnings any time we're vertically getting within 200 feet of airspace altitude restrictions. Additionally, the AGL indicator on the altimeter delivers a ground proximity warning. The EFIS altimeter also bounces your behavior against VFR, IFR and RVSM altitude flight rules and shows you your altitude options. Plus, it displays oxygen requirements—if you need O2, you might not be sharp enough to realize it!
Especially useful: while the screen can display almost anything, it automatically "de-clutters" itself, showing only information that's relevant to your flight path and altitude. Further, it's always calculating your airplane's glide radius, factoring glide ratio, position AGL and terrain along the flight path. If the prop stops, you'll know where you can go—all public or private strips on your charts are in the database. Learn more at www.hangarb17.com.
7 HotSeat Simulator Chassis I rode this baby at the I/ITSEC (training & simulation) show in December; at Sun 'n Fun in April, the line to the demo was so long that I didn't even try. President and CEO of HotSeat Chassis, Jay LeBoff, an amateur road racer, wanted more and more racing, but couldn't get the experience he wanted with existing desktop sims, so he started what he thought would be a simple expansion on the idea: add a seat, pedals and some feedback. Aside from the G-forces, he then had a chance to race in his living room when the track was covered with snow.
Airplanes are similar—and the G's are all in one direction. He took the original "chair," with its realistic sounds, vibrations and feedback, and built a "flight system." It's now a complete home-entertainment system on several levels; you can opt for multiple screens, and even a six-speaker Dolby 5.1 sound system.
At Oshkosh, the newest system—for helicopters—hit the floor. What's cool? It's a viable bridge between entertainment and flight training, just what the industry needs to attract new pilots. You can practice on it, or you can let the aspiring pilots experience flight—for just the price of the electricity. Several of these units have gone to aviation colleges and CFIs. Tell yourself it's for education and practice; tell the kids it's entertainment: it works either way! Learn more at www.hotseatinc.com.
8 Xerion Avionix AuRACLE II The AuRACLE II is the most sophisticated engine management system that I've found for light GA aircraft. It replaces all the usual independent engine instruments; it's TSO'd and STC'd for hundreds of aircraft. A single cannon-plug interface is the only firewall penetration (no "wet" lines in the cockpit!); and it's easy to configure, too, with a USB interface that allows quick custom setup in any application.
AuRACLE II presents, among other things, rpm, manifold pressure, fuel flow, CHTs and EGTs, induction air temp, fuel computations and pressure, OP and OT, turbine inlet temp, volts/amps and user-set programmable warnings, all on one face; and the AuRACLE records 150 nonerasable hours of data.
AuRACLE's nonerasable data logging can be thought of as "poor man's trend monitoring." The big boys use TM to save money, plan maintenance, refine piloting techniques and spot trouble before it becomes a problem. That's great for maintenance departments and those who examine warranty claims, to say nothing of, ah… accident investigators.
An integrated cost-effective recording instrument system was bound to reach our end of GA, sooner or later. Here it is—sooner! Learn more at www.xerionavionix.com.
9 Micco Aircraft SP26 Micco (Seminole for "leader") has had a tough recent history, but the greatness of the all-metal airplane has never been in question: an aerobatic 260 hp retractable taildragger with side-by-side seating that allows even two short people to see the runway when the tailwheel's on the ground.
The precise handling and unprecedented visibility of the SP26 make it a fantastic trainer, especially for a school that wants to offer tailwheel training. The SP26 can do it all—it's predictable and manageable for primary training; it offers super visibility and docile ground handling for a tailwheel; and it's a full-acro machine and spin trainer (with an unlimited aerobatic airframe life); plus, 96 usable gallons feeding the IO-540 gives you plenty of cross-country range (more than seven hours at 150+ knots)—and its 810-pound useful load means you don't need to skip lunch! Learn more at www.miccoaircraft.com.
10 Beyerdynamic Headset Beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. KG is better known in recording studios than in cockpits, but the Heilbronn, Germany, company has been quietly introducing tailored products into aviation since late last year. Quietly until now, that is.
The HS 300 sports passive attenuation, and the new HS 600 has digital adaptive noise reduction (DANR), in which an "intelligent" microprocessor produces the counter sound, resulting in a quick adaptation to changing noise levels and improved perception of audio.
Other features include the ability to hook up your cell phone (ground use only, of course) and MP3 player to a dedicated aviation headset. Based on the top-selling 770-series studio headphone, the sets feature aluminum yokes, electret condenser mics and "airplane" plugs. (Helo-plugs coming later). One more unique thing: you can "build your own" online. On the company's Website, select "manufaktur" to pick your colors and features—you can even order custom lettering. The HS headsets carry a five-year warranty and come in a particularly rugged case. The HS 300 Individual lists at $299, and the price on the HS 600 hasn't yet been determined here, but preliminary pricing in Europe has it at 849 euros. "Build Your Own" versions have a small premium based on the selection. Learn more at www.beyerdynamic-usa.com.
11 Cirrus G3 The Generation 3 (G3) Cirrus is a pretty face, all right, with its new, mouthwatering, almost pearl-metallic colors, but it's so much more. Cirrus made it lighter, pulling 50 pounds out of the wing, while making the wing stronger. Cirrus also made it heavier, in a good way: additional fuel capacity yields roughly 1?6 more range. While the company was working on the wing, Cirrus increased the dihedral just a little; they say you can feel the increased lateral stability. They also made the gear two inches taller, for longer prop life and greater tail clearance. The recognition lights are now brilliant, low-power and have super-long-life LEDs, and the TKS anti-icing system is also expanded, in both span coverage and fluid capacity: there's a 50% increase in anti-icing endurance at any setting and a more-convenient filler port on the G3 wing. Inside, they've increased cabin airflow by 40%, made the heater hotter and made air-conditioning available on all the SR22s, even the turbos. Learn more at www.cirrusdesign.com/g3.
12 Diamond DA50 SuperStar Diamond unveiled its five-seat DA50 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, in April. Roomy, comfortable and fast, the 350 hp composite bird may someday have a diesel engine, but for now, TCM's TSIOF-550J is providing all the power the four-blade prop needs. Official numbers aren't public yet, but we're told to look for a 25,000-foot ceiling, center control sticks, a three-screen Garmin G1000 suite, a beefy MTOW of 3,560 pounds, and a cruise speed of 200 KTAS at 18,000 feet.
With full-scale production of the DA50 set to begin in January, the top of Diamond's line (DA42, DA50 and D-JET) all look like solid winners, even as the DA20 and DA40 are earning the mass-market acceptance they've long deserved.
Some day, people will also discover the high-speed, no-medical benefits of self-launched, cross-country gliding, and Diamond's fine (but rare) HK36 will gain some respect. But for now, horsepower lovers, big people and families will go nuts for the DA50 SuperStar. Learn more at www.diamondaircraft.com.
13 P2 TimeTrac It's inevitable: components get changed, rebuilt and overhauled; it's a pain keeping track of just how old everything is. TimeTrac, STC'd for more than 750 models, tracks your time, bounces that against your installed equipment list, and automatically creates and analyzes pilot and aircraft logs. So all you need to do is fly.
TimeTrac gives you flight-management features for a fraction of the costs of compiling other databases; it's the size of a deck of cards, interfaces with most GPS units and for $2,495, you own both hardware and software (for PC or Mac). Best of all, there are no "subscription" costs.
When it's time for your annual, your inspection authorizer doesn't have to spend hours going over books—it's all there. Accountants love it, too. Between annuals, as components get close to their inspection/replacement times, the items change color on your readout screen; you can also call up an action item list.
When you sell, one report shows everything—tires, brakes, engine, prop—and better records mean better resale. With a new airplane, it's a great way to keep track of everything that's ever going to happen. Once you're set up, you're done! Once you've seen it, you're hooked! Learn more at www.P2inc.com.
14 Vertex Standard 220 The new Vertex Standard 220 replaces the VXA-150, and expands on that unit's virtues. While the 150 was water-resistant, the 220 is actually submersible. It's a modern update: bands are stepped at 8.33 kHz (for the future narrow-band channel schema). The 220 has more memory channels, up from 150 to 250; and NOAA Wx radio is preset for monitoring.
Pilots are getting older, and Vertex Standard helps us, too: the new display is bigger; the Omni-Glow display back-lighting won't mess up your night vision; transmission has a voice-operation mode; and the incoming audio output is cleaner. Learn more at www.vertexstandard.com.
15 Icom IC-A210 Icom's new panel-mount flip-flop radio is stunning, with its organic LED display and clean styling. The OLEDs can just about overpower the sun (and you can dim them for normal or night use), and the ease of use makes this part of your communications a lot less stressful: for instance, your most-recently used stations can be called up from memory; and if you're hooked into one of the many popular GPS units, it can tune to the proper tower frequencies, automatically.
The radio also has a built-in crew intercom; it monitors two frequencies automatically; it has one-touch 121.5 tuning; there's a built-in weather channel receiver (U.S. version); and a built-in DC-DC converter allows 12- or 24-volt installation.
The mounting systems get simpler and simpler, too. The supplied bracket will allow direct replacement of its predecessor, the Icom A200, as well as Bendix/King KY 96A/97A and Garmin SL40. Expect a street price around $1,200, or a point just north of there. Slick, competent and easy: it's the very definition of cool. Learn more at www.icomamerica.com.


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(CNN) – Rep. Paul Ryan, number two on the GOP's presidential ticket in 2012, said Monday that last week's bombings at the finish line of the Boston Marathon should be an impetus to modernize the current immigration system, refuting calls from some Republicans to halt the revamp amid an ongoing investigation.
"I would say for the sake of national security, I want to modernize our immigration laws," Ryan said. He was speaking at the invitation of Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Illinois, at the City Club of Chicago. "We do not know how to even track people who have overstayed their visas. We need a modern immigration system that not only helps us protect our border, but protects national security in all its aspects."
That's a different stance than some of Ryan's fellow Republicans, who have called for a delay in immigration legislation until investigators piece together more information about the bomb attack in Boston. The suspected perpetrators of that attack were born in Kyrgyzstan. The one surviving suspect, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, became a U.S. citizen in 2012, while his brother Tamerlan, who was killed during last week's manhunt, was a legal U.S. resident.
The Boston case "if anything, is an argument for modernizing our immigration laws," Ryan said Monday.
"We need it for national security reasons, and we need it for the economy."
The Wisconsin Republican, who chairs the House Budget Committee, also explained that immigration overhaul plans currently winding through Congress would help repair the looming shortfall in government entitlement programs.
"It will help our economy. This will benefit America's economy," the Wisconsin Republican said, noting the number of Americans retiring was far outpacing the number entering the workforce.
"We need people to come and do work in this country so we can keep this country's promise alive," he said.
Ryan presented a budget proposal earlier this year that includes major changes to entitlement programs, with the goal of balancing the federal budget in a decade. Like his budget plans in years past, the measure would overhaul Medicare in ten years by shifting it from a government-run program to one that would give seniors support to help pay for private health care coverage.
Early in last year's presidential race, GOP nominee Romney took a hardline stance on immigration, favoring a system of "self-deportation" for the 11 million undocumented immigrants currently living in the United States.
Ryan voiced a divergent view Monday, saying a pathway to legality was essential in any repair of the immigration system.
"We have to offer people a path the earned legalization," Ryan said. "We have to invite people to come out of the shadows. We have to have a system that people have confidence in. It's a system where people who have been contributing here can right their record, can get themselves right with the law."
Such a pathway to citizenship is included in the Senate version of comprehensive immigration reform, which was unveiled by the bipartisan "Gang of Eight" last week. The 10-year pathway is conditional on a series of "triggers," including ensuring the U.S.-Mexico border is properly secured, and keeping better track of immigrants who enter the United States on visas.
The lying altar boy reminds me of George on a Seinfeld episode where anything that George did was wrong so he started doing everything "right" and it worked for him for a bit.
There is absolutely NO reason to delay immigration reform but you have to hand it to the repugs to hang on by the tip of their tiny little nails to anything that will prevent the country from moving forward!
Ryan offers another unsustainable solution to our economic problems that is nothing short of a ponzi scheme as it will require an ever increasing population base to support the generation of retiring Americans. The arguement that legalization "will help our economy. This will benefit America's economy," is questionable at best. Look at the remittances that foreign countrie receive from both foreign workers in the U.S. and recent immigrants, legal and illegal. 22 billion dollars sent to Mexico in 2010; 21 billion dollars to the Philippines.
Any immigration reform needs to include a felony for coming across the border illegaly and include penalties for overstaying you visa.
National security is a politician word for more political donations from corporate terrorists.


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When you've welcomed about 4,500 babies into the world during a 33-year career as an obstetrician and your license plate reads "Dr. Mom," it's inevitable you will run into a few of your "deliveries." If you are Dr. Victoria Nichols-Johnson of Southern Illinois University's School of Medicine, you might also eventually teach several of them.
When you've welcomed about 4,500 babies into the world during a 33-year career as an obstetrician and your license plate reads "Dr. Mom," it's inevitable you will run into a few of your "deliveries." If you are Dr. Victoria Nichols-Johnson of Southern Illinois University's School of Medicine, you might also eventually teach several of them. Nichols-Johnson will retire this month after a career that bridges two generations. This spring, the associate professor has worked with Kaitlin Morton, 24, a third-year medical student at SIU and the second in her family to study under Nichols-Johnson. Years ago, Nichols-Johnson taught Kaitlin's father, Dr. Scott Morton, now a family-practice doctor in Springfield. "This is a unique situation to have her father as a student and see her come through and mentor her," Nichols-Johnson says of Kaitlin. "It feels like going full circle. I have been here a long time. Sometimes, I'll have families where both the mom and dad tell me, 'You delivered me.'" In 1976, Nichols-Johnson returned to her hometown of Springfield after completing her residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Minnesota. Her husband, Louis, had found a job here as a communications specialist with the state, and she became the first black female physician hired onto the faculty at the School of Medicine. "I remember when I got married in 1974, my mother was talking with one of her friends, who said, 'Isn't it a shame she won't be able to use all that education,' " Nichols-Johnson says with a wry grin. Her young medical students and residents may not comprehend the barrier-breaking magnitude of her career, but they do recognize and appreciate one thing: Nichols-Johnson is always calm. Whether she's on rounds, consulting with students or delivering a baby, she's in control but laid-back — qualities much appreciated by the staff and students in a hectic hospital environment. "She has a very kindly, never-gets-rattled personality," says former student Dr. J. Kevin Dorsey, now SIU School of Medicine's dean and provost. "It's a time of high drama for a student to be in a delivery room. It's very intense. Things are happening very quickly, especially at the end. And things can go south quickly. She's calm. She just doesn't get rattled." At her official retirement party at the medical school on June 11, Dorsey delighted the crowd with a story of being her student more than 30 years earlier.
"She was there to teach a clumsy student how to catch a baby," he shared. "It didn't take! But she gave it a good try. We're grateful at the school for all she's done."
Making connectionsNichols-Johnson said she knew she wanted to become a doctor early in life. As a young girl, she struggled with asthma. She was a regular in the office of her favorite pediatrician, and that connection sparked an interest in medicine. She also watched as her mother, Vesta Nichols, cared for her own elderly father at the end of his life. "I started considering it in grade school, and I definitely made up my mind by the time I finished junior high school," Nichols-Johnson says. "I knew I had to make good grades and work hard. Education has always been very important in my family. My parents always gave me the impression that whatever I wanted to do, they would find a way to pay for it." On a recent day, as her career at SIU was winding down, Nichols-Johnson's duties included supervising residents, checking in on patients and exchanging farewells. Stacey Vacker, 23, of Taylorville, and her infant son Gavin, have come in for their appointment. Smiles are exchanged immediately. Nichols-Johnson hasn't seen Gavin since his delivery three months earlier. "She is amazing," Vacker says. "She is so funny. I love her personality. She was recommended by a friend." Vacker recalls how she and her husband, Matt, walked in for their first appointment. During their conversation, Nichols-Johnson brought up the movie "Star Wars," which happens to be Matt's favorite movie. "I don't even know if she remembers that, but I remember that, because I was thinking, 'I can't believe we are talking about 'Star Wars!' " Vacker said with a laugh. "She is really sweet, really funny. I like how she explains everything before she does anything to you." Nichols-Johnson doesn't reserve her love of technology for just the movies, either. She is known on staff for her enthusiasm for high-tech gadgets. "She keeps up with the latest technology," says nurse and longtime colleague Sonja McGrath, 56. "She has a laptop, a Bluetooth. She texts people. She championed EHR (electronic health records) and served on the original steering committee. Most physicians her age are lucky to be able to e-mail." Over lunch with Kaitlin Morton and third-year medical student Justin Henry, 30, Nichols-Johnson shows off what she calls "my other brain," a handheld Palm Centro. She can call people, check e-mail or her schedule and even monitor her Facebook page on a gadget the size of a deck of cards. Morton and Henry admit somewhat sheepishly they don't even have Facebook pages. But they do appreciate the knowledge and expertise Nichols-Johnson brings to their OB/GYN clerkship rotation. "She's very caring with her patients," Morton says. "She knows what questions to ask and the tactful way to ask them. OB/GYN is a sensitive area. She gave me a lot of insight into how to approach women." Third-year medical students rotate among specialties throughout the year. Henry plans to pursue internal medicine as a career, but he appreciates the way Nichols-Johnson emphasizes hands-on experience. "She's really great about letting me participate in exams," he says. "A lot of times medical schools don't let you have the hands-on. With her, you better have your gloves on when you walk into the room. She has a real effortless way of setting patients at ease and connecting with them." The 'care' in health care Kaitlin's mother, Laura Morton, 49, remembers how kind Nichols-Johnson was when she and her husband lost their first child to crib death only 10 weeks after Nichols-Johnson delivered him. "She was so compassionate," she says. "We started down this road of wanting another baby. I couldn't get pregnant. She was so patient with me. We ran fertility tests. I was a wreck, and she was so calm and motherly." When a home pregnancy test finally showed positive (with Kaitlin), Laura called Nichols-Johnson. "I think she was as happy as I was," she recalls. "The day I had actually both my daughters, she stayed at the hospital to deliver. She was going to go out of town, but she hung around to deliver the baby herself." More recently, when Kaitlin told her parents that Nichols-Johnson would serve as her preceptor for her OB/GYN rotation, Laura told Kaitlin to remind the doctor that she had delivered her 24 years earlier. "Dr. Nichols told her, 'You were the first Kaitlin I ever delivered!' " says Laura with a laugh. Giving back Beyond delivering thousands of babies and influencing hundreds of medical students and residents, Nichols-Johnson has always given back to the community. Whether she is encouraging a pregnant teen or providing medical care for female children of sexual abuse, she looks out for others. "The thing about her is she is the consummate women's advocate," says nurse McGrath. "She's a champion for serving the underserved." Among other groups, Nichols-Johnson volunteers on the steward board of St. Paul A.M.E. Church, the Land of Lincoln Girl Scout Council, the Family Service Center board of directors and the Illinois Symphony Board of Trustees. She is also involved in several professional organizations. "To find purpose in your life and to help your children in their lives, I think you have to be involved in your community," she says. "That's something I'm happy to see my children have followed through with, too. It is important to give back to the community that gives to you." Retirement will merely allow her to spend more time working with her favorite groups. With three grown children and a husband who retired several years ago, Nichols-Johnson appreciates the balance she was able to maintain for so many years between her career and her family. "I have to say thank you to my family for putting up with a crazy schedule," she says. "But because I was in academic medicine, I could still be at my kids' programs at school. I don't think I would have been happy in anything other than academic medicine. It allows you to do something different every day." At the end of this month, she'll complete her time at SIU, but not without great fondness for two groups of people. "The patients and the students," she says. "I would not put one ahead of the other. I love being able to convey to students how to take care of patients and teaching them what a privilege it is for women to allow you to take care of them — especially during this most important aspect of their life. Plus delivering babies and keeping women healthy."
Julie Kaiser can be reached through the State Journal-Register features editor at (217) 788-1515.Meet Dr. Victoria Nichols-Johnson Daughter of George and Vesta Nichols. Graduate of Feitshans High School in Springfield Bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois, 1966; medical degree from the University of Michigan, 1970; residency in OB/GYN at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, Minn., 1975 Family: husband, Louis; children: Marguerita, 33, Victoria, 31, and George, 26; three grandchildren: Ysanne Johnson, Jessica Johnson and Justin Johnson


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Travel With Children
Britain is ideal for travelling with children because of its compact size, packing a lot of attractions into a small area. So when the kids in the back of the car say, 'Are we there yet?' your answer can often be 'Yes, we are'.
Best Regions for Kids
- London
Children's attractions galore – some put a strain on parental purse strings, but many others are free.
- Southwest England
Some of the best beaches in England, and fairly reliable holiday weather – though crowded in summer.
- Peak District
Former railways that are now traffic-free cycle routes make the Peak District perfect for family outings by bike.
- Oxford & the Cotswolds
Oxford has kid-friendly museums plus Harry Potter connections; the Cotswold countryside is ideal for little-leg strolls.
- Shropshire
The historic England–Wales borderland has many castles to explore, plus excellent museums for inquisitive minds.
- Lake District & Cumbria
This is Outdoor Activity Central: zip wires and mountain bikes for teenagers; boat rides and Beatrix Potter for the youngsters.
England for Kids
Many places of interest cater for kids as much as adults. At the country's historic castles, for example, mum and dad can admire the medieval architecture, while the kids will have great fun striding around the battlements or watching falconry demonstrations. In the same way, many national parks and holiday resorts organise specific activities and events for children. Everything ramps up in the school holidays.
Bargain Hunting
Most visitor attractions offer family tickets − usually two adults plus two children − for less than the sum of the individual entrance charges. Most offer cheaper rates for solo parents and kids too. Be sure to ask, as these are not always clearly displayed.
On the Road
If you're going by public transport, trains are great for families: intercity services have plenty of room for luggage and extra stuff like 'buggies' (prams), and the kids can move about a bit if they get bored. Most regions offer family tickets and/or travel passes that provide savings on train and bus travel.
If you're hiring a car, most (but not all) rental firms can provide child seats − you'll need to check this in advance. Most will not actually fit the child seats; you must do that yourself, for insurance reasons.
Dining, not Whining
When it comes to refuelling, most cafes and teashops are child-friendly. Restaurants are mixed: some offer highchairs and kiddy portions; others firmly say, 'No children after 6pm'.
In some pubs, those aged under 18 are not allowed, but most pubs in tourist areas serve food, making them 'family-friendly'. If in doubt, simply ask the bar staff.
And finally, a word on another kind of refuelling: England is still slightly buttoned up about breastfeeding. Older folks may tut-tut a bit if you give junior a top-up in public, but if done modestly it's usually considered OK.
Children's Highlights
Best Hands-on Action
'Please Do Not Touch'? No chance! Here are some places where grubby fingers and enquiring minds are positively welcomed.
- Science Museum, London Seven floors of educational exhibits at the mother of all science museums.
- Discovery Museum, Newcastle Tyneside's rich history on display; highlights include a buzzers-and-bells science maze.
- National Railway Museum, York Clambering into the driver's cab on a steam locomotive, exploring a Royal Mail train, taking part in engineering demonstrations…it's all here.
- Action Stations!, Portsmouth Toys with a military spin; your chance to fly a helicopter, control an aircraft carrier, or up-periscope in a submarine.
- Enginuity, Ironbridge Endless interactive displays at the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
Best Fresh-Air Fun
If the kids tire of England's castles and museums, you're never far from a place for outdoor activities to blow away the cobwebs.
- Conkers, Leicestershire Play indoors, outdoors or among the trees in the heart of the National Forest.
- Puzzlewood, Forest of Dean A wonderful woodland playground with maze-like paths, weird rock formations and eerie passageways to offer a real sense of discovery.
- Whinlatter Forest Park, Cumbria Highlights include a 'Go Ape' adventure park, excellent mountain-bike trails, plus live video feeds from squirrel-cams.
- Bewilderwood, Norfolk Zip wires, jungle bridges, tree houses, marsh walks, boat trips, mazes and all sorts of old-fashioned outdoor adventure.
- North York Moors National Park, Yorkshire Easy, scenic bike trails at Sutton Bank, hard-core mountain biking at Dalby Forest.
- Lyme Regis & the Jurassic Coast, Dorset Guided tours show you how to find your very own prehistoric fossil.
- Tissington Trail, Derbyshire Cycling this former railway is fun and almost effortless. You can hire kids' bikes, tandems and trailers. Don't forget to hoot in the tunnels!
Best Rainy-Day Distractions
On those inevitable gloomy days, head for the indoor attractions, including the nation's great collection of museums. Alternatively, try outdoor stuff like coasteering in Cornwall or canyoning (check conditions) in the Lake District − always fun, wet or dry.
- Cadbury World, Birmingham Your dentist may cry, but kids love the story of chocolate. And yes, there are free samples.
- Eden Project, Cornwall It may be raining outside, but inside these gigantic semispherical greenhouses, it's forever tropical forest or Mediterranean climate.
- Cheddar Gorge Caves, Somerset Finally nail the difference between stalactites and stalagmites in the West Country's deep caverns.
- Underground Passages, Exeter Explore medieval catacombs − the only system of its kind open to the public in England.
- National Media Museum, Bradford Attractions include a TV studio where you can film yourself, a gallery of 1980s video games (yes, you can play them) and an IMAX cinema.
- Honister Slate Mine, Lake District Explore the dingy depths of a former Lakeland slate mine.
Best Stealth Learning
Secretly exercise their minds while the little darlings think they are 'just' having fun.
- We the Curious, Bristol One of the best interactive science museums in England, covering space, technology and the human brain.
- Jorvik Viking Centre, York An excellent smells-and-all Viking settlement reconstruction.
- Natural History Museum, London Animals everywhere! Highlights include the life-size blue whale and the animatronics dinosaurs.
- Thinktank, Birmingham Every display comes with a button or a lever at this edu-taining science museum.
- National Space Centre, Leicester Spacesuits, zero-gravity toilets and mini-astronaut training − all guaranteed to fire up little minds.
- Kielder Observatory, Northumberland National Park Attend a stargazing session at this Northumbrian astronomy centre.
- National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth Gaze into the shark tank at the UK's biggest aquarium.
Best Animal Experiences
England has some superb zoos (London, Bristol and Chester are the standouts) but there are more unusual wildlife experiences on offer, too.
- London Wetland Centre, London Break out the binoculars to spy bitterns, black swans, herons and kingfishers.
- Longleat, Wiltshire Pretend you're driving across the savannah at this Wiltshire country estate, surrounded by rhinos, giraffes, elephants and lions.
- Tamar Otter Wildlife Centre, Devon Watch semiwild otters frolic.
- Whitby Coastal Cruises, Yorkshire If you're lucky, you'll spot minke, sei and fin whales off the north coast.
- Lundy Island, North Devon Take a day trip off the North Devon coast in search of puffins, Lundy ponies, sika deer and Soay sheep.
- Scilly Seal Snorkelling, St Martin's, Isles of Scilly Don your fins and swim with playful grey seals off the island of St Martin's.
- Cotswold Farm Park, The Cotswolds Watch the cows being milked, feed the lambs and ride pedal tractors.
- Shepherding Experience, Ilfracombe Come by! Away! Lie Down! You'll be herding like a pro in no time.
Best All-Round Family Fun
Sometimes a good dose of old-fashioned family fun is in order – so here are a few of our favourite days out that everyone will enjoy.
- Legoland Windsor, London Huge Lego models and thrilling rides galore – but be prepared to queue.
- Alton Towers, Staffordshire Arguably the UK's best – and certainly most popular – theme parks, with a riot of roller coasters and other rides to try.
- The Making of Harry Potter, Leavesden Step behind the scenes at the Leavesden studio where the films were shot.
- Warwick Castle, Warwick Jousting tournaments, trebuchet launches and waxworks bring medieval times to life.
- Bewilderwood, Norfolk Clamber through a tree-top world of zip wires, jungle bridges and tree houses.
- Eden Project, Cornwall Learn about all manner of environmental matters in Cornwall's spectacular space-age greenhouse.
Useful Websites
- Baby Goes 2 (www.babygoes2.com) Advice, tips and encouragement – and a stack of adverts – for families on holiday.
- Visit England (www.visitengland.com) Official tourism website for England, with lots of useful info for families.
- Mumsnet (www.mumsnet.com) No-nonsense advice on travel and more from a gang of UK mothers.
- Lonely Planet (www.lonelyplanet.com/family-travel) Inspirational articles about travelling as a family.
When to Go
The best time for families to visit England is pretty much the best time for everyone else − any time from April/May till the end of September. It's worth avoiding August − the heart of school summer holidays − when prices go up and the roads are busy, especially near the coast.
Places to Stay
Some hotels welcome kids (with their parents!) and provide cots, toys and babysitting services, while others maintain an adult atmosphere. Many B&Bs offer 'family suites' − two adjoining bedrooms with one bathroom − and an increasing number of hostels (YHA and independent) have family rooms with four or six beds, some even with private bathroom attached. If you want to stay in one place for a while, renting a holiday cottage is ideal. Camping is very popular with English families, and there are lots of fantastic campsites, but you'll usually need all your own equipment.
Nappy Changing
On the sticky topic of dealing with nappies (diapers), most museums and other attractions in England have good baby-changing facilities. Elsewhere, some city-centre public toilets have baby-changing areas, although these can be a bit grimy; your best bet for clean facilities is an upmarket department store. On the road, baby-changing facilities are usually OK at motorway service stations or out-of-town supermarkets.


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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 29, 2008) - Juliann Faucette (San Diego, Calif.), an outside hitter on the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Training Team, has provided the following responses to questions posed to her as part of a "Getting to Know" feature.
What are the top songs in your iPod?
Alisha Keys "As I Am" Album, Sky is the Limit (Lil Wayne) & For Real (Amel Larrieux)
Name three things that most people do not know about you.
I've been in plays and musicals, I was in Choir for seven years, and I used to be a dancer!
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Read and sing/listen to music.
What do you envision doing as a career after competing for the national team?
Playing overseas, or becoming an American Idol star! Or becoming a news caster
Other than family, who would you like to invite to complete a dinner foursome (individuals can be dead or alive)?
Jamie Foxx, Alisha Keys, God, and Oprah
Who was your club coach prior to going to college?
Ozhan Barambagui
Where would you like to spend a week's vacation?
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
What is your favorite room in your house and why?
The Living Room
What is the one luxury item that you could not do without?
My ipod
What luxury item do you wish you could invent?
They are all taken!
Rank the following types of television programs in order you like best: Reality TV, crime dramas, game shows, sit-coms, music television, cable news, sports.
Sports, Reality, Music Television
What is your favorite television program?
The Jamie Foxx Show
What is your favorite movie?
Brown Sugar
What is your favorite book?
Angels & Demons
What is your pre-match ritual?
Listen to slow songs to think about the game.
On an airplane, would you rather, sleep, read, work on a computer or talk with the person sitting next to you?
What is the best thing about competing on the USA Women's National Team?
The experience of meeting new, better players
What is your favorite volleyball drill?
What sport would you be competing in if not for volleyball?
Who is your favorite athlete?
Michael Jordan
What is your favorite food?
What is your hometown best known for?
Sunny San Diego
How many different languages can you converse in?
What was your favorite subject in school?
If you could see any musical act or performer (dead or alive) in concert, who would it be?
Jamie Foxx
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing that you would buy or pay for?
My credit card bill!
If you would live as one other person (celebrity or not) for one day, who would it be?
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
To Fly
If a movie was made about your life, which actor or actress would you want to play you?
Angelina Jolie
If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you take with you?
My ipod, a good book, and some water!
If you could live in another time period for a week, which one would you choose?
The 60's
If you could be on the cover of one magazine, which one would you choose?
What is the most "embarrassing" song on your iPod?
Cotton Eyed Joe
What is your favorite holiday?
What is your favorite season – winter, spring, summer or fall?
What is one off-the-court talent that you have?
What was the most defining moment in your life?
When my older sister moved out
What are your most prized possessions?
My family and friends
What is your motto?
The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.
What reality show (American Idol, the Apprentice, the Real World, Survivor, Big Brother, etc.) would you be best on?
American Idol
What is your pet peeve?
Wasted talent and bad attitudes
What communication tool do you use most often – text messaging, talking on the cell phone or e-mail?
Text Messaging


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The Other 26: The New A-10 Asserts ItselfPosted by IRenko on December 21st, 2012
I. Renko is an RTC columnist. He will kick off each weekend during the season with his analysis of the 26 other non-power conferences. Follow him on Twitter @IRenkoHoops.
When the A-10 added Butler and VCU to its ranks this past offseason, we knew that the two teams would strengthen the now 16-team conference. The two schools, each of which has had recent improbable Final Four runs, were expected to join the ranks of Xavier, Temple, St. Louis, and Dayton, and, along with a resurgent St. Joseph's, UMass, and LaSalle, make the A-10 the deepest and, arguably, most exciting non-BCS conference in the country. But after the past week, it's become clear that not only are these two programs going to add depth to the A-10, they may very well conquer it in their first year.
By now you know that Butler took down top-ranked Indiana 88-86 in a thrilling overtime win last Saturday. What was most surprising about the win, though, was how Butler did it. It wasn't their vaunted defense, which gave up 1.13 points per possession to Indiana's full-throttled attack — the second most this year for the Bulldogs and well above their averages during the Brad Stevens era. Rather, it was Butler's efficient offense, which registered 1.16 points per possession. Part of that was their three-point shooting (11-24, 48.1%) with Rotnei Clarke leading the way (5-11). We have come to expect that from Butler, which often relies on the three-point shot as a great equalizer. But the more surprising, and perhaps more significant, elements of Butler's offense were its willingness to attack the basket and its prodigious output on the offensive glass. Sophomore wing Roosevelt Jones led the attack, often exploiting a favorable matchup against Jordan Hulls, en route to 16 points on 6-10 shooting (no threes). And the Bulldogs rebounded nearly half of their own misses — 48.7%. To some extent, the Bulldogs took advantage of sloppy block-outs by Indiana, but this reflects a season-long strength and a marked shift from the early years of Brad Stevens' tenure. In Stevens' first four seasons, Butler never averaged an offensive rebounding percentage of more than 32.8 percent. But last year, the Bulldogs hauled in 35 percent of their misses, and this year, it's up to 39.4 percent.
As impressive as Butler's win was, VCU quietly made waves of its own this past week as they pummeled Alabama and Western Kentucky by a combined 51 points. In both games, VCU went for the kill early, jumping out to big leads on the strength of their Havoc defense. The Rams did not allow Alabama to score a field goal until 10:44 had elapsed, en route to a 33-18 halftime lead that they would convert into a 73-54 final score. Alabama finished the game with 18 turnovers — a season high, as it often is for teams facing VCU's defensive pressure. Four days later, VCU suffered no letdown from its BCS beatdown, whipping on Western Kentucky, one of the Sun Belt's top teams and last year's Tournament participant. After jumping out to 15-3 lead, the Rams would head into halftime up 42-16, cruising the rest of the way to a 76-44 win. VCU forced a whopping 32 turnovers, including one on each of Western Kentucky's first three possessions.
The old Bulldogs may be learning new tricks while the Rams thrive on the tried-and-true, but regardless of how they're doing it, both teams have vaulted themselves to the top of A-10 heap. Don't take my word for it, ask the computers. Any of them — Butler and VCU are the A-10's two highest ranking teams in the RPI, Sagarin ratings, and Pomeroy ratings. The A-10's mainstays have not distinguished themselves. Temple was routed badly by Duke in its first real competitive game of the year and just lost to Canisius at home by 10 points; Xavier is trying to replace five starters; St. Louis is trying to get their feet under them after losing their coach and then their star point guard to injury; and St. Joe's, UMass, and Dayton have struggled to find consistency. As a result, there is a good chance that the A-10 will crown a champion it has never crowned before.
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There are many wondrous, enigmatic and fascinating attractions on the Big Island of Hawaii, some better known than others, many out of the way and generally off the beaten track. Tour Guide Hawaii has produced an encyclopedic collection of the most up-to-date information, presented as short GPS-cued videos, in an app downloadable to iPhone and iPod Touch that covers the entire Big Island, highlighting the popular and the uncrowded, the famous and the secluded, the adventurous and the relaxing.
Samuel Spencer Beach County Park and Mau'umae Beach
Camping, picnicking, snorkeling and hiking, Samuel Spencer Beach Park is the perfect headquarters for exploring the Kohala Coast. It is also a great place to take children, or those who are not used to swimming in the open ocean, swimming.
The swimming is very protected and calm, even in the highest of surf, although the water is a little murky for snorkeling. The famous, storied Pu'ukohola Heiau, the largest stone structure in Polynesia, is within walking distance of the park. For more information about Pu'ukohola National Historic Park, please go here.
The Hawaiian name for the beach is ʻŌhai ʻula, but it was renamed to honor Samuel M. Spencer, a Hawaii County Judge, postmaster and one time Director of the Hawaii County. Board of Supervisors. Of interest, the beach is the terminus of one section of the Southern Cross Submarine Communications cable that links the Big Island with the rest of the world.
Entrance to Spencer Beach Park is at the same turn-off from the Akoni Pule Highway (Highway 270) as Pu'ukohola National Historic Park, between the 2 and 3 mile marker.
Facilities at Spencer Beach Park include a large pavilion (with electrical outlets), restrooms, drinking water, picnic tables, barbecues, beach volleyball, basketball and camping (by permit). Lifeguards are present everyday except state holidays.
The Ala Kahakai Trail goes about 3 miles south from Spencer to Hapuna Beach and makes a lovely hike. About 10 minutes along the trail from Spencer Beach Park, it passes across Mau'umae Beach. If you are looking to tan-in those pesky bikini lines, Mau'umae Beach is a little known gem that is secluded and private and sometimes frequented by the "clothing optional crowd". The swimming is great, but the water is a little cloudy for snorkeling.
You can also reach Mau'umae Beach by stopping at the entrance to the Mauna Kea Resort to obtain a pass to drive across resort property and follow the Mauna Kea Resort Road through the entrance. At the third intersection turn right on Kamahoi Road, cross 2 wooden bridges and park at pole # 22. Walk 5 minutes (turn left at the water) to the beach. There are no facilities at Mau'umae, but it is immediately adjacent to the Mauna Kea Resort and only a 10 minute walk from the facilities at Spencer Beach State Park.
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And the darkness of John's sin was like the darkness of the church on Saturday evenings; like the silence of the church when he was there alone, sweeping, and running water into the great bucket, and overturning chairs, long before the saints arrived. It was like his thoughts as he moved about the tabernacle in which his life had been spent; the tabernacle that he hated, yet loved and feared.
I feel like I got way with something by reading Go Tell It on the Mountain for the latest Classics Club Spin. We were supposed to be reading one of the longer books on our lists, but I only put ten "big books" on mine, and the spin result happened to be Baldwin's 1953 first novel. The one I borrowed from the library clocked in at 291 pages. Oh well. Those big books are still waiting for me.
This is a challenging books to write about. It's a family story and a coming of age story. Goodreads says it's semi-autobiographical and my copy's jacket flap quotes Baldwin himself as saying, "Mountain is the book I had to write if I was ever going to write anything else." I've now read three of Baldwin's books, and I've seen the exquisite documentary about him, I Am Not your Negro, but I do want to read a biography about him or at least do some more research into this life.
Not only is this book challenging to describe but it was challenging to read as well, because I felt so bad for the main character, the young teenager John. His family lives in 1930's era New York City, and his cold and critical father Gabriel is an associate pastor of a very Evangelical type of church. His world seems pretty sheltered and restricted, and you can feel John wanting to break free and explore the variety of experience that New York offers.
He stood on the crest of the hill, hands clasped beneath his chin, looking down. Then he, John, felt like a giant who might crumble this city with his anger; he felt like a tyrant who might crush this city beneath his heel; he felt like a long-awaited conqueror at whose feet flowers would be strewn, and before whom multitudes cried, Hosanna! He would be, of all, the mightiest, the most beloved, the Lord's anointed; and he would live in this shining city which his ancestors had seen with longing from far way. For it was his; the inhabitants of the city had told him it was his; he had but to run down, crying, and the would take him to their hearts and show him wonders his eyes had never seen.
Gabriel and John do not get along, and we come to find out that John is Gabriel's wife Elizabeth's son by another man. Gabriel becomes a bit more humanized and sympathetic as we delve into flashbacks of his story, and we come to understand in flashbacks how and why Elizabeth married him as well. The last section of the book is John's feverish, nightmarish religious experience (salvation? conversion?) with an ambiguous ending.
Did I enjoy this book? Enjoy is not exactly the word – it was a surprisingly page-turning read. Some parts were more engaging than others, especially the back stories of John's aunt Florence and mother Elizabeth. But I gave it four stars because of the beauty and precision of the language and the challenging spiritual imagery.
Time was indifferent, like snow and ice; but the heart, crazed wanderer in the driving waste, carried the curse forever.
Have you read this? If you've read Baldwin before, what is your favorite of his books? Are you interested in seeing the new film If Beale Street Could Talk (based on Baldwin's 1974 novel?)


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Buyck, Joost Sijbrandsz (1505-1588)
Joost Sijbrandsz Buyck was born in 1505 at Amsterdam, and died 10 February 1588 at Leiden. He was promoted to the rank of a noble by King Christian of Denmark in 1521, became sheriff at Amsterdam in 1532, and burgomaster of this city for the first time in 1549 and was thereafter re-elected 17 times. He defended the town against the Reformation, and when Amsterdam fell, i.e., the Catholics lost, in 1578, Buyck was banned. Holding the office of sheriff, he was present in connection with many court procedures against the Anabaptists and Mennonites. In these instances he showed himself a decided opponent but moderate in his judgment. Of significance is his writing concerning the rise of the Anabaptists: Nieuwe maaren of verhaal van tegen voorgevallen is binnen Amsterdam en op andere plaatsen in de jaren 1534 tot 1536 (The latest tidings or the story of those happenings in Amsterdam and other places during the years 1534 to 1536). This work, which has the faults of all the historical writing of that period—prejudice and partisanship—contains many valuable particulars concerning this period. It was reprinted by P. Scheltema in Amstel's Oudheid (1856) II.
Molhuysen, P. C. and P. J. Blok. Nieuw Nederlandsch Biografisch Woordenboek, 10 vols. Leiden, 1911-1937: v. VI, 244. Available online at http://www.dbnl.org/titels/titel.php?id=molh003nieu00.
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Zijpp, Nanne van der. "Buyck, Joost Sijbrandsz (1505-1588)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1953. Web. 8 Jul 2020. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Buyck,_Joost_Sijbrandsz_(1505-1588)&oldid=127196.
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Zijpp, Nanne van der. (1953). Buyck, Joost Sijbrandsz (1505-1588). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 8 July 2020, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Buyck,_Joost_Sijbrandsz_(1505-1588)&oldid=127196.
Adapted by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 1, p. 487. All rights reserved.
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This is a semi-regular guest post from the point of view of my grandson, C, for whom I am now the full-time nanny. The initial is not an indication that C is average—he's far from average in this humble grandpa's opinion. It's just a way to grant him a little anonymity. When he runs for President in forty years, I don't want his opponents using these infant ramblings against him. 🙂
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Just because I'm almost five months old doesn't mean I have a lot of free time on my hands. There are four adults in the house and keeping them all wrapped around my little finger takes some effort! But there is a game I like to play with Granddad when I have a few moments to spare. It is called The Monitor Game.
Mommy bought a Safety First Crystal Clear baby monitor so that everyone can hear me when I wake up from my naps. Not that my lungs aren't plenty strong when needed. Anyway, the monitor is what makes this game possible. The basic rules are: 1) It must be nap time. 2) Granddad must be trying to write.
That's all there is to it. He walks around with me on his shoulder, singing (OMG! I'll have to post about his frog voice someday soon) until I fall asleep … or so he thinks. Once he puts me down in my crib and takes the receiver, I wait until he's had enough time to grab a snack and head for his computer. Then I let out a few fussies and the fun begins. When he comes in to check on me, I pretend to be asleep. He goes back to his writing, I fuss, he comes back, I pretend to be asleep, he goes back … can't you see what awesome fun that is? I get tired of the game after a bit, but I keep at it until I hear the magic words "Oh, you little rascal!" By then I'm ready to zonk out for … oh a good twenty minutes or so.
But I think I'm starting to get too old for this game! Lately I've been working on a new one. It is called The Half and Half Nap. Granddad seems uncertain about it right now; but, once I get it perfected, I'll be sure to share it with the rest of you.
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Non-roster invitees
As some of you have probably read in the papers the last couple days, we have signed Rudy Seanez to a minor league contract with an invite to Major League camp. Also today, we signed third baseman Fernando Tatis to a similar contract and you'll get to watch both guys during Spring Training.
Many of you remember Rudy Seanez from his days with the Dodgers when he was a hard-throwing young reliever. He still throws pretty hard and could be a nice addition if he's healthy and still effective.
If any of you don't remember Fernando Tatis, you will remember him this way – he's the guy that hit two grand slams off Chan Ho Park in the same inning. I vividly remember that day, actually, because I was still working in the marketing department here. Most of the time, I'd be in the offices during the games but on this particular night, I had to meet a client who was at the game on the Loge Level behind home plate. I didn't want to interrupt the crowd during the inning, so I just took an open seat a few rows behind him and waited for three quick outs. Two grand slams later, I had witnessed history from some amazing seats. Do any of you guys remember this game or did you attend it, by any chance?
And to answer the question about the cost of these non-roster spots, it really depends on the caliber of the player. They'll all have split contracts where they get a certain salary if they make the big league club and a much lower one if they don't. In relative terms, it doesn't cost much to invite them to camp. Plus, almost every year it seems that one of these "longshots" makes it on the big league club, if not more. Among the NRIs last year were Joe Beimel, Chad Billingsley, Matt Kemp, Ramon Martinez, Takashi Saito, Aaron Sele and Eric Stults. Others in the past have included Jose Lima, Kelly Wunsch and Scott Erickson, among others.
I can't imagine there are a ton more that you'll be hearing about, but usually a good group of 15 or so gives you a chance to see what some veterans still have left or how some prospects fare against big leaguers.
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Can you post a blog about how you go started in the Dodger organization and how it was working in the marketing department? I am a marketing major and think that would be really interesting! Thanks and I LOVE your blog.
Oh god do you guys realize what you are getting out of Rudy Seanez?He was awful in Boston for half the season last year and the year before until they finally partd ways for your guy's sake I hope he fares better in the NL with you guys then he did with boston "He still throws pretty hard and could be a nice addition if he's healthy and still effective." Effective is the keyword in that sentence.GOOD LUCK!
Just out of curiosity is there a reason after the great season that he had last year that Alexander is not getting a non roster invite?
Hello – I still haven't heard anything regarding the Rewards Club — just hoping for an update on that.
Also, with Feb 6-7 approaching soon is there any update on that?
Thank you!
I still say Ned is loading up for a better angle at future trades.
Go Ned !!
Go Dodgers !!
That was quite a game, I was sitting in the loge also. My friend ran to get beers after the first one and by the time he got back Fernando was coming up again. When knew we had seen history, even though we weren't very happy with Chan Ho.
thanks Josh, and Gary.
I know some nri"s make clubs every year, and we would have been hurting last year without Saito, beimel, martinez, so it does make sence to invite some. as Gary said, more injury insurance.
also liked the article that says tatis is insurance at triple a while LaRoche,and Betemit battle it out for the big league job. Tasco at 25 might be a great sign if he can recover his health, but I
think I would rater have Meloan, or Alexander coming in with runners on rather than Seanez.
the good news is that next weekend is Feb. so close to Spring Training, and hearing about the prospects taking on the vet's.
I had heard that Alexander was not invited to spring training because he lost it at triple A, and had a bad winter season. At 25 I hope he does get a chance this spring. It must hurt him that he did so well at double A, and misses a chance for a chance at the big camp because of a few innings, and Meloan is only 22 and only pitched 11 innings at double A gets an invite. I think Meloan 's upside is better, but feel the pain for Alexander. Would also like to see Casey Hoorebeke get a chance at the big league side of spring training.
I was at the 2 grand slam game with a big family group, we had actually gone to see Mark Mquire. It was a very cold spring game, it even rained a bit. Not suprisingly for this rout, we left in the 6Th inning!
I am amazed that Chan Ho gave up 11 runs but only 6 were earned.
Welcome back Harold.
I too think it's a shame Alexander isn't coming to ST. Must be more to that then what we see. One thought would be that Ned is bringing most of the trade bait to ST to showcase them. I can feel it my bones, more moves are a coming !!
Go Ned !!
Go Dodgers !!
good article on the NL West.. and they names LA as the favorites.
Hey slikkrikk – Not sure if you saw this or not, but this is what Josh posted on January 11th regarding the Dodger Fan Rewards Program:
"In regards to the Dodger Fan Rewards program, we are still waiting on some detailed information from Sports Loyalty Systems, the third-party company that operated the program. We hope to have the information shortly, so thanks for your patience."
Only 75 days until the home opener!
It is interesting that the article does not mention Penny as one of the pitchers that Schmidt is joining. That is too bad because I think Brad could make a real difference. If Brad wants to be the ace of the club, it is his for the taking. Drop 20 pounds, lose the attitude, and take some control. It is his for the taking, and I would be happy to see him do it, since it would mean a great year for him.
and the team
I agree.. PENNY, LOSE 30 LBS.!!!
"Two grand slams later, I had witnessed history from some amazing seats. Do any of you guys remember this game or did you attend it, by any chance?"
It was a sunday ESPN game if I remember correctly, it wasn't fun & I remember cursing at the T.V. a couple of times.
I didn't realise Tripp Cromer was still with us back then & PLAYING RIGHT FIELD?? I always thought he was a middle infielder, I guess it was one of those games.
Would somebody please explain to me Colletti's fondness for Tampa Bay players??? Fernando Tatis?? It can't hurt being a non-roster guy and all, but PLEASE! Why are we looking toward the worst franchise in baseball for talent?? Not to mention the wasted opportunity to play Ramon Martinez last season, only to end up watching Julio Lug-nuts **** all over himself (and the wasted talent traded away for nothing).
that was a questionable move at best. there is no justifying that move anyway you look at it. what did we get?? a guy with an attitude that did nothing for a few months and a draft pick. thats brian sabeanish to me. it reeks of the pierzinsky for bonser liriano and joe nathan deal. oh well just another pointless trade.
I agree that the Lugo deal was a poor one. However, the Pierzynski trade was utterly rotten for the Giants. They cannot be compared, as the Giants lost three young guys who have done very well for Minnesota. It remains to be seen what happens with Guzman and Pedroza.