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Yolanda Vazquez talks with Maryland State Delegate from District 12, Eric Ebersole. They discuss the 2018 Legislative Session and how it's going. They also discuss Education in the state. For more information on Delegate Eric Ebersole, visit the General Assembly of Maryland website. For more videos and information about your community, go to http://comcastnewsmakers.com/
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Advocates say art therapy is an effective tool to help young cancer patients and their families cope with the stress of disease and treatment. Tracy's Kids is a nonprofit focused on supporting these young patients through art therapy and awareness-raising events like its annual "And the Winner Is" fundraiser. Highlights include commentary from Second Lady Karen Pence; Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt.; and his wife Marcelle Leahy, Tracy's Kids board member.


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It's official. You're pregnant! But exactly when will your little one arrive? That's the question every mom-to-be wants to know! Your baby's due date is about 40 weeks from the first day of your last period. Don't worry if you're not sure exactly when your last period began — this is just a rough estimate. Enter that date into our due date calculator to get an idea of your baby's birthday!
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A preliminary analysis of the Governor's proposed budget by the experts at the N.C. Budget and Tax Center reports that:
"The proposal was thin on the details for how and who would fund the spending priorities that were laid out. The one revenue change supported by the Governor was the repeal of the state estate tax, a move that would result in the loss of $52 million. Last year, just 23 multi-million dollar estates paid the state estate tax. Because there was no significant change in availability, the budget is able to expand investments in certain areas by relying on spending cuts in other areas, tuition and fee increases, and the modest improvement in revenue collections to date. Below is a helpful graph to put the Governor's proposal in perspective relative to what is needed to maintain current service levels or reach pre-recession levels."
The bottom line at this point: North Carolina spending on basic public services and structures remains inadequate and well-below pre-recession levels. The Governor's budget does little to addres this enormous problem.


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来自意大利威尼斯方言gazeta, 喜鹊,拟声词,模仿喜鹊的叫声,同时也指威尼斯当地的小铜币。与报纸的联系存在争议,一种说法是把报童比做小喜鹊,另一种说法是一张报纸刚好值一小铜币而得名。
We are indebted to the Italians for the idea of newspapers. The title of their gazettas was, perhaps, derived from gazzera, a magpie or chatterer; or, more probably, from a farthing coin, peculiar to the city of Venice, called gazetta, which was the common price of the newspapers. Another etymologist is for deriving it from the Latin gaza, which would colloquially lengthen into gazetta, and signify a little treasury of news. The Spanish derive it from the Latin gaza, and likewise their gazatero, and our gazetteer, for a writer of the gazette and, what is peculiar to themselves, gazetista, for a lover of the gazette. [Isaac Disraeli, "Curiosities of Literature," 1835]
Gazzetta It., Sp. gazeta, Fr. E. gazette; prop. the name of a Venetian coin (from gaza), so in Old English. Others derive gazette from gazza a magpie, which, it is alleged, was the emblem figured on the paper; but it does not appear on any of the oldest Venetian specimens preserved at Florence. The first newspapers appeared at Venice about the middle of the 16th century during the war with Soliman II, in the form of a written sheet, for the privilege of reading which a gazzetta (= a crazia) was paid. Hence the name was transferred to the news-sheet. [T.C. Donkin, "Etymological Dictionary of the Romance Languages" (based on Diez), 1864]
GAZETTE. A paper of public intelligence and news of divers countries, first printed at Venice, about the year 1620, and so called (some say) because una gazetta, a small piece of Venetian coin, was given to buy or read it. Others derive the name from gazza, Italian for magpie, i.e. chatterer.--Trusler. A gazette was printed in France in 1631; and one in Germany in 1715. [Haydn's "Dictionary of Dates," 1857]
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This guided tour tells the history of German colonialism by looking at a selection of objects. It focuses on the ideologies and motivations of the actors on the part of the colonizer and the colonized. In addition, the tour examines the aftereffects of colonialism on our present. For example, the continuity of neo-colonial economic structures, the practice of naming streets after colonial actors, or the story of a black German family.
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Washington (CNN) - The Republican National Committee will announce Monday that veteran political strategist Alex Castellanos will assume a senior communications role at the committee, an RNC official tells CNN.
Earlier in the day, RNC Chairman Michael Steele revealed that communications director Trevor Francis was leaving his post.
Castellanos will not be filling Francis' old position but, rather, will be acting as an adviser to the RNC.
Castellanos is a CNN contributor, but the network learned independently of his new role at the RNC.
"Now the RNC has a new focus and direction - the 2010 elections," Castellanos said when reached by telephone. "And I am happy to help."
In 2008, Castellanos was a key member of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney's campaign team. He will work with the committee through the 2010 elections.
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The NCMA Motorsports Industry Awards Ceremony presented by Fifth Third Bank pays tribute to North Carolina's $6 billion motorsports industry. Each year, the Achievement in Motorsports Tribute Award recognizes a person whose contributions to racing have made an immeasurable impact on motorsports in North Carolina. Previous recipients were Benny Parsons, Richard Petty, Richard Childress, Dale Earnhardt, Junior Johnson and O. Bruton Smith. In addition, NCMA presents industry awards to various North Carolina entities that have positively affected the motorsports community within the state.
Often referred to as the P.T. Barnum of motorsports, Wheeler is best known for serving as president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway for 33 years, ending in 2008. During his tenure at CMS, his extravagant pre-race ceremonies and dedication to the fan experience were second to none. Under his leadership, the speedway became the first modern superspeedway to host night racing with the NASCAR All-Star race while making the Coca-Cola 600 one of NASCAR's premier events. He also served as president of Speedway Motorsports, Inc., the parent company of CMS. SMI became the first publicly traded motorsports company when it was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1995.
In 1992, Wheeler created 600 Racing, Inc. (now U.S. Legends International) under the SMI umbrella. Recognizing a need for small, affordable "spec" race cars, Wheeler was instrumental in the creation of the Legends Car. With the success of the Legends Car, the company has grown into one of the largest race car manufacturers in the world and has launched the racing career of numerous drivers. Graduates include NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kurt and Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, David Ragan and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion James Buescher.
Born in Belmont, N.C., Wheeler is a 1961 graduate of the University of South Carolina. Before joining Charlotte Motor Speedway, he was the director of racing at Firestone Tire and Rubber during the tire manufacturer's most visible years in motorsports. He has also worked a sports writer, television producer and dirt-track promoter.
Wheeler continues to have a tremendous impact on the motorsports industry. He operates The Wheeler Company, a management consulting firm focused on professional sports, motorsports and general business. He is an active board member for Belmont Abbey College, the National Motorsports Council, the Governor's Sports Commission and the President's Advisory Committee at the University of South Carolina.
Wheeler is a member of nine Halls of Fame, including the International Motorsports Hall of Fame. He is a past chairman of the Charlotte Convention & Visitors Bureau and worked with the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce.


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Bank of England, central bank and note-issuing institution of Great Britain. Popularly known as the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street, its main office stands on the street of that name in London. The bank has eight branches, all of which are located in the British Isles. Although Bank of England notes are legal tender throughout Great Britain and Northern Ireland, banks in Scotland and Northern Ireland also issue notes that may be either used as currency themselves or exchanged for Bank of England issues. In all matters beside note issue, the Bank of England has sole central banking functions in Great Britain. The affairs of the bank are controlled by a governor, a deputy, and 16 directors.
It was founded (1694) as a commercial bank by William Paterson with a capital of £1.2 million, which was advanced to the government in return for banking privileges, including the right to issue notes up to the amount of its capital. In 1709 the capital was doubled; the charter was renewed in 1742, 1764, and 1781. The bank's facilities proved a great asset in English commercial, and later industrial, expansion. The bank's functions were both public and private; it safeguarded the English pound and also operated for private profit. Efficient regulation was assured by the Bank Charter Act of 1844, which laid the basis for the bank's modern structure. The issue department, which handles the issuing of bank notes for general circulation, was separated from the banking department, which handles the remaining banking functions, including the management of the public debt, and serves as the depository of government funds and as the staple bank of England. It was privately owned until 1946, when an act of Parliament provided for its nationalization. The stockholders were compensated, and the bank subsequently dropped virtually all its private business. In 1997 the bank was given the power to set interest rates, a function formerly performed by the cabinet; at the same time its oversight of the British banking industry was transferred to the Securities and Investments Board
See J. H. Clapham, The Bank of England: A History (2 vol., 1944; repr. 1966); J. Giuseppi, The Bank of England (1966); R. Roberts and D. Kynaston, ed., The Bank of England: Money, Power, and Influence 1694–1994 (1995); The Bank of England,1891–1944 (1976, repr. 1986) by R. S. Sayres and 1950s to 1979 (2010) by F. Capie.


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Finding a Home in New Orleans: Thoughts from a Real Estate Agent
A local PR person recently suggested to me that I talk to real estate agent Dorian Bennett of Dorian Bennett Sotheby's International Realty for a blog post. While I sometimes get annoyed by PR people (since I get a lot of press releases every day), I thought this was a great idea; I often get emails from readers asking where they should start to look for a house or apartment in New Orleans, so I thought it would be good to talk to an expert.
Bennett has lived in New Orleans for more than 20 years and he has helped many people find their New Orleans homes, including celebrities Jimmy Buffett and Lenny Kravitz.
The guy clearly knows a lot about what it takes to find a home here, so I learned a few lessons from our chat. Obviously newcomers have to think about how much money to spend, where the kids are going to go to school, etc., but when it comes to choosing a neighborhood, Bennett says there are a few other factors every newbie should think about:
1. Decide which neighborhood is best for you, not what's best for someone else.
I asked Bennett what he thinks is the "hottest neighborhood" in New Orleans, but he was quick to say there are lots of places that are popular in the city right now and it's hard to pick just one. "We're experiencing a lot of pressure throughout New Orleans," Bennett says. "Properties are selling immediately when they come to the market." People gravitate to different areas for different reasons. "I could tell you what I like, but what I like might not be necessarily what you want," Bennett says.
Three of the most popular areas are Uptown, the French Quarter and the Garden District, but Mid-City, Treme and many other neighborhoods are seeing a lot of interest. Bennett also thinks St. Roch and Hollygrove are two neighborhoods under the radar right now, and Gentilly is a good spot to get more house for less money.
2. Don't be scared by all the stories about crime.
I asked Bennett about crime because I tend to get a lot of emails from people asking something along the lines of "I'm moving to New Orleans, but I'm worried about crime."
Bennett says people shouldn't be afraid to move here because of what everyone hears about crime in New Orleans. Things happen everywhere and there is crime in other cities near New Orleans, such as Hammond, Slidell, Baton Rouge and more.
If you are worried about crime, Bennett recommends talking to people who live in the neighborhood in which you're interested, or visit the area during the day and night to get your own feel for it. "We're all adults now," Bennett says. "It's up to us to make sure we're comfortable with wherever it is we're going."
3. Take a break from Google.
If you're a 20-something New Orleans newcomer like me, you probably found your apartment or house online. While the Internet can be a great place for research, Bennett says newcomers should also spend some time away from the computer to experience a neighborhood before signing a lease or buying a home. "Don't do it all on the Internet," Bennett says. "You miss the sights and sounds and smells and textures of the city. Meet the neighbors and talk to them. Get their take on the neighborhood."


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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
About ACL Injuries
Knee injuries can happen in active kids, especially athletes, and a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) — a ligament that helps give the knee its stability — is one of the most serious types of knee injuries.
Kids who get ACL injuries tend to play contact sports (like football and basketball) or so-called "cutting" sports (like soccer and baseball that feature swift, abrupt movements such as pivoting, stopping, or turning on a dime).
The injury can also happen with certain movements, like when a child jumps and lands hard on his or her feet. If the quadriceps muscles aren't strong enough, a movement an athlete is used to doing can suddenly put too much pressure on the knee joint, causing the ACL, a rope-like band of tissue, to tear or break apart.
Teenage girls are 2 to 10 times more likely than boys to tear an ACL. That's because girls have different risk factors that make ACL injuries more likely, such as body shape, limb alignment, neuromuscular control, and hormones that might loosen the ligament.
ACL injuries can be very painful, especially during cutting and pivoting movements. Depending on the age of the child and the severity of the injury, a torn ACL often benefits best from surgery as well as 6 to 12 months of rehabilitation. This treatment can help prevent a player from getting arthritis or further knee damage.
What an ACL Does
The ACL is one of the four main ligaments in the knee joint that connect it to the shinbone (tibia) and thighbone (femur). It is located deep within the joint, behind the kneecap (patella), above the shinbone, and below the thighbone.
Together with the PCL (posterior cruciate ligament), which crosses over it to form an "X," the ACL helps keep the knee stable while rotating.
Specifically, the ACL keeps the shinbone in place and prevents it from moving too far forward and away from the knee and thighbone. It also provides stability when rotating the shinbone.
Signs and Symptoms
Kids with a partially or completely torn ACL will definitely feel pain when the ACL tear happens. Afterward, they may or may not have symptoms, depending on the severity of the injury.
Most will have no problems with walking. But if they return to their sport, they may have some instability, feeling "wobbly" or unable to bear weight on the affected leg. Oftentimes there is pain, which can be very intense, and swelling of the knee joint, which can happen within 24 hours of the tear.
When the injury is happening, many kids report hearing a "pop" sound — the sound of the shinbone popping out of and back into place. Others also report the knee feels "less tight" or less compact than it was before.
A child who has injured a knee — whether out on the field or at home — should stop all activity (to prevent further injury) and seek immediate medical care. In the meantime, keep the area iced — place the ice in a plastic bag, wrap the bag in a cloth, and hold it to the knee for up to 20 minutes at a time. Also, keep the knee elevated as much as possible to reduce swelling. If putting weight on the knee is painful, a child should not bear weight on the knee.
At the doctor's office or emergency room, doctors will perform physical exams and imaging tests to determine if there is a knee injury and, if so, how severe it is.
These tests can help diagnose an ACL injury:
- Lachman test. During this exam, a child will lie down flat on his or her back with the affected knee lifted and flexed at a 20- to 30-degree angle. The doctor then places one hand on the calf and the other on the top of the thigh, applying pressure to move the shin forward. If it moves too far forward, it can signal a torn ACL.
- Anterior drawer test. During this test, the hip is flexed at 45 degrees and the knee at 90 degrees. The examiner grasps the back of the shin, just below the knee, placing index fingers on hamstring tendons and thumbs on the side of the kneecaps to feel any shift of the knee joint and surrounding areas while attempting to pull the tibia forward.
To properly diagnose ACL injuries, doctors usually perform these tests in combination with or in addition to other physical exams.
While X-rays might be taken to determine the extent of the injury, they only image bone and, therefore, can only confirm the presence of bone fractures in the knee. An MRI, which images tissue (like ligaments and muscles), can confirm a partial or complete ACL tear so some doctors will order one to confirm a diagnosis.
Treatment of ACL injuries depends on the age of the child and the type of injury, but most often involves some type of surgery. If a child is still growing, surgeons make sure not to touch the growth plates. Growth plates are the developing tissue on the ends of long bones, like the tibia and femur. Kids who are still growing have "open" growth plates, while those who have reached skeletal maturity have "closed" growth plates.
When a child stops growing, the growth plate hardens (ossifies) along with the rest of the bone. Girls tend to stop growing earlier than boys; their growth plates usually close around ages 14 to 15, while boys' growth plates close later, at around ages 16 to 17.
If a child has reached skeletal maturity, the surgeon will drill a small tunnel down through the femur to reach the inside of the knee joint. Surgeons replace the torn ACL with tissue from the patient's own body (usually tissue from the main patellar tendon or hamstring) or with tissue donated from someone else (called an allograft). The new ACL tissue is put into the body through the tunnels created in the tibia and femur and is secured in the proper area with screws or other fixtures.
If a child is young, surgeons will use a technique that spares the growth plate. One example is iliotibial (IT) band reconstruction. The IT band is a thick band of tissue that spans the leg from the lower pelvis to the bottom of the shinbone. Tightening this tissue over the kneecap helps to stabilize the knee and prevent the tibia from moving too far forward.
After surgery, a child will need to walk with the assistance of crutches, limit physical activity, and wear a full-leg brace for 4 to 6 weeks, depending on what the surgeon advises.
Rehab and Recovery
Recovery from ACL surgery is a lengthy process that can take from 6 months to a year. Rehabilitation ("rehab") therapy is needed to help heal the knee and to:
- restore range of motion
- regain strength in the knee, thigh, and shin muscles (and prevent atrophy, the breakdown of muscle tissue)
- reduce pain and swelling
- improve balance
Most kids undergo rehab at a center three times a week, with daily exercises they practice at home. Accelerated rehab programs involve more frequent therapy, but they won't necessarily speed recovery.
In the early stages of recovery, a child may receive a leg brace and subsequent knee brace, depending on the surgeon's recommendations. Keeping the knee iced and elevated can help to reduce swelling. Doctors may prescribe prescription painkillers and anti-inflammatory medicine to help kids deal with the pain and feel more comfortable. In some cases, doctors may give people steroid injections to ease pain and help reduce swelling.
While most sports are off limits — especially the activity that caused the injury in the first place — kids can do some low-impact activities that may be fun and even therapeutic, like swimming, bike riding, or protected running. Talk to your doctor about what activities might benefit your child.
Helping Your Child Cope
Being told that you can't do the things you love — like running or playing football, field hockey, or softball — can be a devastating blow to any child. Kids recovering from an ACL injury may feel angry, frustrated, or even depressed, especially if they're no longer participating in team sports with their friends.
But in the meantime, there are ways to still feel like part of the team. Keeping score, being a coach's assistant, or bringing water to the games may help. If your child doesn't want to do these, suggest starting a hobby, like playing the guitar, painting, drawing, or another activity that won't put too much strain on the knee. Low-impact activities, like swimming, are another option.
In time, kids can return to the things they love. But if your child continues to feel angry or depressed during recovery, encourage him or her to talk to a school psychologist or counselor, who can help your child cope and look ahead to better days.


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Ktran was busy last week mocking up the turbo, hmic, charge piping, rad and coolant lines! Everything is now dangling on it's own ready for some front tube support work….*cough* *IanMcDougall* Also ran/plugged up the 90% complete wiring harness and tucked it away!
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2014, complete the 2jzZ33!
Been looking at a few online forums for schematics and wiring diagrams for jz swapped cars. Came to the conclusion that I'm going to attempt to repair the engine harness and try to fire the 2jz engine only outside the car!
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Lol, kind of g-rigged but it's better to have a piece of mind that something critical works so I can move on and focus on other parts like which transmission to use, fuel setup, exhaust and so forth. After some reading, it's not many wires to get it cranking. Once my electronic pins, connectors, valve cover gaskets, and other misc nuts/bolts arrive; looks like I'll be laying the harness out to keep wires I need and rip out the unnecessary ones like auto trans, traction control, and etc!
NMSP – Kart Track Attack – Shakedown
On 12/4/13, we were invited to test drift the kart track for the first time. Check out the .gif below!
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What could be more coveted than the Emperor's favor? During the Qing Dynasty in the Forbidden City, a group of power-hungry women, including the Empress and royal concubines, will do anything win Emperor Jia Qing's favor in the court and gain political power. Corruption, deceit, betrayal and even murder are the weapons of choice for these beautiful women, even when their manipulations and evil deeds result in the downfall of the entire empire. At the heart of the power struggle are Empress Xiao Herui (Rebecca Chan), Imperial Consort Yu (Sheren Tang), Noble Lady Onn (Maggie Cheung Ho Yee), Noble Lady Wah (Gigi Lai), Noble Lady Shun (Charmaine Sheh) and Noble Lady Fook (Jade Leung). Will the cut-throat ladies stop at nothing until they get what they want or will their evil scheming result in being chased out of the Forbidden City for good? "War and Beauty" is a 2004 Hong Kong drama series.
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The virtual band Gorillaz isn't exactly going bananas over the television musical series "Glee."
Lead singer Damon Albarn says he's not interested in letting the hit show perform covers of his band's songs.
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"We wouldn't let that happen," Albarn said in an interview with The Associated Press last week.
"And not that they've asked us because they haven't, and now they definitely won't," he continued with a laugh.
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Gorillaz is best known for their Grammy-winning jam "Feel Good Inc.," which features De La Soul. The group released two platinum-selling albums, and their latest, "Plastic Beach," came out in March.
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By Jaji
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You're at Pennsic! The smells of campfires and wonderfully period food fill the air. Wooden plates, iron pots, and all those things which make period food you want to cook at Pennsic taste better; ya gotta have 'em! And you've got that cooler for your beer, so why not just throw the bag of chicken for the stew in there too, along with the cheese for a snack. The ice will keep everything cold.
Hold on there, Kimo Sabe! Pennsic is not like the day-long events you are used to. We're there for a week or more in pretty cramped quarters, considering we are outdoors, and a lot of things are different from anything else you may have experienced with food or anything else. For a day event, you can get away with a lot that could be terminally bad for you at the War.
The topics for discussion are the following:
-The care and feeding of coolers at Pennsic
-The set-up of a sanitary camp kitchen
-The scullery
-How to be a period cook or at least look like one
-Sanitary serving, or how not to poison your friends
Without further ado, then, we forge ahead!
The care and feeding of coolers at Pennsic
OK, I exaggerated a bit with the raw chicken example, but you'd be surprised at how many people really don't have that much of a clue. Pennsic comes, and the brain shuts off. "It was in the shade all day, so this egg salad with mayonnaise should be fine" forgetting that it was 90 degrees in the shade that day. Common sense really is the only guide.
Cross contamination can occur if you do not separate the coolers. While we can't run a completely kosher kitchen (easily, anyway), if the meat is kept separate from the dairy (ALL dairy: milk, eggs, butter, cheese, etc) and the vegetables, then there should be no problems. I am referring here to raw foods only. Once foods are cooked, the leftovers can usually be bagged, labeled and put into a separate cooler, with precautions taken with the ice (see below).
Sometimes you must worry about allergies and cross-contamination. It is imperative at that time to ascertain the exact allergies and circumstances under which those allergies are suffered. It makes a BIG difference if someone simply cannot eat something, as opposed to not being able to be in the room with something. Coolers can be allotted for such usage if necessary. Note I didn't say "preferences". Pennsic cooking can be hard enough on the cooks without "fussy eaters"!
At the least, then, 4 coolers are needed for a medium-large camp (i.e. 20-40 or so). I would recommend using the 100-150 qt. size coolers, as they hold a lot and can accommodate several days of food. This prevents multiple trips to the store, except to buy ice. On that subject, unless you are putting ice into drinks (NOTE: DO NOT use ice cubes from a meat cooler in anything other than that cooler!), it is best to use block ice. It will stay colder much longer and you will need to buy fewer blocks of ice. The ice will also last longer if the coolers are kept out of direct sunlight and out of nylon tents. A light-colored fabric cover is great, since it also keeps the cooler out of sight and helps keep the period look of a camp without sacrificing safety or convenience.
To store food in a cooler, it is advisable to use sealable waterproof plastic containers or zip-top bags. In my camp at Pennsic, we have cold cuts available for lunch, and the last thing you want is to pull soggy bags of ham and salami out of the cooler water. Another very useful item is the plastic egg carriers designed for backpacking. Most sporting goods stores (and even Wal-Mart!) carry these for about $2. Buy milk and juices in plastic containers as well.
The coolers should be drained as often as needed. Even though the water feels cold, it actually is warmer than the ice and can melt the ice faster, which can create a potentially unsafe situation. Most of us don't keep thermometers in camp to measure the cooler temperatures and it's not really necessary. Check your ice often, and drain the water often. That's really it. If the ice seems to be melting quickly, then replace it more quickly. If it is your own cooler, that's easy. If it is a camp cooler, assign someone to check the ice and be responsible for it.
When draining the coolers, be certain that you are as far away from camping areas as possible. Often times the coolers can become contaminated with meat juices or food scraps, which should be removed if at all possible (the scraps, anyway). It is advisable to make a bleach solution (1/4 cup bleach per gallon of water) and sprinkle it over the area where you dump the cooler water. Also, take care since sometimes the coolers are not completely empty, so using the drain hole is advisable over just dumping the cooler over.
Setting up a Sanitary Camp Kitchen
Your coolers are ready, but the rest of the kitchen still needs tending to. You wouldn't cook on the floor and put all of your pots and pans there, so why do it at Pennsic? A small wooden trunk with short legs is great to store utensils in, and you might even want to go so far as to build a cook box to contain everything you might need when not in use, provided everything is accessible when needed. It is downright dangerous to keep knives rattling around in a box with other things folks might need. Depending on where and what the cook tent is, a rack to hold pots and pans can be improvised to keep pots off the ground and always at hand.
Having a prep table at a proper work height is imperative, since to be done right, food needs to be prepped. If Spaghetti-O's from a can is what you like for food at Pennsic, put down this paper and walk away. Far away.
Before you begin to prep or cook, wash your hands. I know it sounds trite and your mother always said to, but it really is important. Also wash your hands in between prepping food types. Simply wiping your hands on a towel will not do. Having a supply of non-latex or plastic food-service gloves on hand is also a good idea.
Be certain you have the following ready: A supply of paper towels or kitchen towels, enough cutting boards to not have to re-use them for different food types, sharp knives, and a clean place to put the prepped food before it is cooked (right into the stewpot is good). And start heating your wash water now, before the dishes get dirty. (see "The Scullery" section)
The same "rules of separation" used for coolers apply to the prep table. Meats, dairy, and vegetables (even ones to be cooked) must be done separately on different cutting boards. The knife you cut the carrots with can be wiped off with a cloth and used to cut the meat, but not the other way around. It is good to prep the veggies first, then the meat. This makes for more efficient clean up. Any dairy can be done at the same time as vegetables
Make certain to clean up spills IMMEDIATELY, and if using a kitchen towel, DO NOT re-use that towel for anything other than another spill if needed. Paper towels are fine, and if the roll is kept out of sight and used ones discarded promptly, the period nature of camp will be unhurt.
A boon in recent years has been Clorox Clean-up wipes. After you are finished with the meat, make certain all blood/meat juices are wiped up, then wipe the table (NOT THE CUTTING BOARDS) with the wipes, which contain bleach. Even if the wash water isn't ready, you can still prevent any bacteria from growing in this way. As with paper towels, discard quickly and no one's the wiser.
After prep is done, make sure all prep utensils make it to:
The Scullery
Here is where the mess the cooks just made is cleaned up. In some camps, the cooks wash the pots, etc., and everyone else washes their own feast gear. In some larger camps, disposable feast gear (ie paper and plasticware) is used instead, and the pots & pans are washed by others than the cooks. However your camp decides to organize, the principle is the same.
Wash, rinse, sterilize. That's it. Three containers: one for each of the activities. You can use three large plastic tubs (the rectangular "Rubbermaid-types fit neatly on a table) and heat your water on a stove, or you can put your water in a heavy tin bucket near the fire and pour it into tin washbasins. If you have any tin canning basins, they are perfect since they hold about 7 gallons, and have handles so that the dishwashing basins themselves can be put near the fire to heat. Though it may look cool, I do not recommend using wooden basins or tubs since they may absorb bacteria from the dirty wash water and defeat the entire purpose of this exercise.
The wash water should be warm, the rinse water MUST be hot, and the bleach water can be cold, warm, or hot. It is best to use bio-degradable soap; Ivory dish soap is about the best and nowhere near as expensive as the soaps found in all the natural food stores. To the bleach/sanitize container, add 1/4 cup of bleach per gallon of water. Use only normal bleach, no scents, softeners, etc. Dunk the items to be bleached into the bleach water, swish around a bit, remove and air-dry.
Air-drying is of paramount importance. The amount of bacteria that can grow on a dishtowel is staggering. Even if the towel is used for nothing but dishes, it may not properly dry, leaving moisture to grow mold and other nasty things. Get a wooden dish rack, which can be found in almost any store now for under $10, and set it up where the breeze can get to it. The breeze will prevent insects from settling and will help the dishes to dry faster. If you are not cooking in a period camp, find yourself a stainless steel dish rack instead.
Discarding the dishwater should be given the same precaution as discarding the cooler water, and dump the bleach water last to prevent any bacteria problems.
How to be a Period Cook, or Just Look Like One
OK, not really about cooking, but important nonetheless. As mentioned in the beginning, wooden feast gear and iron cookware are great for adding to the period feel of our game, and it looks awesome in camp to see iron pots boiling over a fire. Care must be taken lest the first clean up destroy beautiful (and sometimes expensive) gear.
In our busy lives at home we can sometimes put off chores like dishwashing until later, or when we get to it. That can happen at Pennsic also. While it may be tempting to let things soak until later, please avoid that temptation and don't do it!
Woodenware is often either laminated or otherwise made from many different pieces of wood joined together. Leave a cutting board or wooden bowl in a washbasin for a day or two and it will separate and literally come apart at the seams. The handles on wooden tankards are often glued on and will come off, sometime much later when you have a drink in them. If left to soak in hot water, woodenware will discolor and while it will still be safe to use, it will look horrible. Since wood is porous, it will also soak up any soap that is in the water and you'll know it the next time you want some soup. French Onion a la Ivory Soap? Yuck! This same precaution applies to wooden spoons and any utensils made from natural horn.
Cast iron is an animal unto itself. Many do not realize that it too is porous and will absorb odors and flavors, such as soap. The best way to keep cast iron clean is to not let food sit in it for a long time and get stuck.When cleaning cast iron, it is best to use no soap at all, but simply remove all food particles and gently scrub clean with steel wool (NOT A BRILLO PAD) and hot water. To remove food particles, fill the pot about halfway and bring to a boil. Remove from the fire, then scrape the food particles off the bottom using a wooden spoon to move the steel wool. Pour out the water and dry either over slow heat or with a paper towel then add a few drops of oil to the pan/pot while the pan is still warm. Rub the oil into the pan with a paper towel. So long as this paper towel only has the oil and not water on it, you can also save it to help start your next fire. Be certain you also treat the lid in the same manner. Don't leave iron pots out in the rain or dew, and definitely don't assume that since the lid was on, the inside of a pot is dry. Many a dinner had to be delayed so that the inside of a "sealed" pot could be de-rusted.
A stainless steel dish rack was mentioned earlier, if you are not interested in the period look. Even if you are, don't discount stainless entirely. Visit your local dollar store and see what they have for stainless steel cups, bowls, plates, and trays. I have several cups which are virtually indistinguishable from the period tin ones. The plates are excellent as well. This feast gear gives me everything I want: a mostly period look, durability (I'm rough on my gear) and the bacteria resistance of stainless. While food left on these plates may grow mold and bacteria, it takes a lot to stick and it can't penetrate the metal. Wash, rinse, sterilize, and the nastiest stainless steel plate is safe to use.
Sanitary Serving, or how not to poison your friends
In some larger camps, a breakfast or lunch board is part of the experience. Fruit, bread and spreads, cold cooked meats and hard-boiled eggs are perfect for breakfast, and the addition of some savory spreads and cold cuts made a decent lunch. The key is to keep it all cold.
One way to do this is to obtain either foil or stainless steel chafing pans. Foil can be found in any discount store, and check the bargain newspapers for old restaurant supplies to get the stainless ones. The deepest pan is filled with ice and a shallower one is laid in that. Place the food to be kept chilled into this shallow pan and cover with foil or plastic. A clean cloth towel can be laid over the top if you wish to keep it covered, and it will also stay cold longer. A full pan of ice set up this way should last for the duration of the meal time. (Hint: on those REALLY hot Pennsic days, instead of discarding this melted ice water, pour it into a tub of some kind and soak your feet in it.) Alternately, you can set bowls of food directly into the ice and keep an eye on them to make sure they don't tip and spill into the ice as it melts.
Whole fresh fruit can safely sit out on the table, but cut fruits including loose grapes and hulled strawberries should be kept chilled. Same goes for veggies: keep all cut veggies as cool as you can and in the cooler between meals.
Cooked meats, lunch meats and cheeses must be kept cold, and so should spreads like mayonnaise and butter. Hardboiled eggs can safely be served unpeeled in a bowl and left out. If you have the room, keep jams and jellies at breakfast cold as well. It's not imperative to chill them while serving, but they will keep longer and you won't waste food or make anyone sick.
In our camp, leftovers from dinners happen, and are often served for lunches. If the food will not be reheated, keep it cold. Chances are the leftovers sat out a bit during dinner. We all know that coolers are imperfect beasties, so err on the side of caution. And mark leftovers like you would at home. If they are more than 2 days old, throw them away. Pennsic offers enough opportunities for Plague without adding botulism to the mix.
Lastly, whenever food is out as part of a Pennsic board, keep it covered. A clean towel (white will do; leave the rubber ducky one at home), some damp muslin (evaporation will aid in the chilling process), or even some of those mesh "domes" you see for picnics all work to keep direct sunlight and bugs at bay.
That, as they say, is that. Happy and safe camp cooking and eating!
COPYRIGHT NOTICE: Permission is granted by the author for usage of this article in it's entirety for SCA classes, personal edification, and any other non-commercial educational uses.


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It has been a while since I truly last posted here. I am in a middle of work that just exhausts me during weekdays and I just want to finish a book that I have started about two and a half years ago, right after migrating to the United States.
Now the book YSLA is complete. And I would like to think it is worth all the time. My intention has been to start a series of books that should encapsulate familiar words and themes to most young Filipinos living abroad most of their lives and who may have little idea about their heritage.
And hopefully YSLA does that through the eyes of three teens, Amiel, Mayumi and Ian who are marooned in an island full of surprises and terror, and eventually finding out the island's history and their own culture and values. The Manananggal, the Tiyanak and the new set of colonizers move the story forward for these youngsters, pitifully stuck in another time and place.
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That's the approach golfer Lucas Jones took when he was diagnosed with bone cancer as an 11-year-old, and last Friday it was that same approach that helped him win his first major tournament title.
In a 36-hole match-play final that saw seven lead changes, Jones, an upcoming senior at St. Xavier, pulled away from Josh Frederick late to win the 68th annual Junior Falls Cities tournament at Iroquois Golf Course.
"Over the past few years (I've been) really working at my game and seeing it all pay off is what I like to see,†said Jones, who claimed a 3 and 1 victory.
It was an unlikely feat considering Jones once faced the very real possibility that he'd never walk again.
While on vacation in Florida six years ago, Jones began feeling a pain in his right leg. After returning to Louisville and undergoing a CT scan and biopsy, he was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma.
Radiation treatment and surgery to remove a tumor near his hip were successful, but left him with a right leg two inches shorter than his left. It was also the end of contact sports for Jones, whose primary pre-cancer pursuits were basketball and soccer.
It was not, however, the end of his athletic career.
In seventh grade, longtime friend Cooper Musselman introduced Jones to golf and it has been his passion ever since.
"A lot of people think it's amazing, but I just adapted to it.†said Jones, who wears an elevated right shoe and walks with a slight limp. "You kind of get used to it.â€
After firing a 1-over 72 in qualifying, Jones took down Breck Stodghill (5 and 4), Jack Oakley (3 and 2), Mack Van Lenten (1-up) and Dustin Fowler (1-up) to reach the final.
Frederick, an upcoming senior at Ballard, carded a 1-under 70 in qualifying before topping Jacob Davis (7 and 6), Brett Geiger (5 and 4), Eric Geiger (7 and 6) and qualifying medalist Michael Sass (2 and 1).
In the final, neither player mounted more than a one-hole lead through the first 18. Jones won the 30th hole to level the match, and birdied the next two to go 2-up with four to play.
Frederick would not go away, though, and came up with a huge birdie on the 33rd hole – a 509-yard par-5. After a wayward drive landed in the right rough under tree branches, Frederick blasted his second shot pin high to the left of the green and got up and down to win the hole.
Jones answered with a par on the 34th hole, while Frederick bogeyed.
"It seemed like every time I got momentum I would give it right back and vice versa,†said Frederick, who was a quarterfinalist the past two years.
On the 35th hole, Jones reached the green in two with a deadeye five-iron from 165 yards. Frederick chipped on with his third shot. Then, with little chance of a Jones three-putt, Frederick conceded the hole and the match.
After several hugs from family and friends, Jones was quick to downplay his achievement.
"There's more special people out there that do greater things,†he said. "I just do what I can do and try to persevere.â€
Defending champion Emily Tofaute won six of the first seven holes and rolled to a 6-and-5 victory over Michael Ann Humphreys in the 18-hole girls' final at Iroquois.
Tofaute, a freshman-to-be at Florida Southern and a member of Sacred Heart's 2011 state title team, said she has struggled to score well this summer but found a groove last week.
"I didn't play bad or good, I played steady,†she said. "It was nothing really special, I just made a bunch of pars and luckily I won the holes with pars.â€
Tofaute received a first-round bye and then nearly saw her hopes for a repeat flounder in a quarterfinal match against Danielle Judd.
"I was 2-down with three to go and finally I had to kick it in gear and won the last three holes to win the match,†Tofaute said. "I was worried, believe me.â€
She then dispatched Grace Berger 6 and 4 in semis to reach the final.
Humphreys, upcoming senior at Presentation, advanced to the final after taking down Grace Gupton (2 and 1) and Gabrielle Miller (7 and 6).
Tofaute was 6-up after firing a 1-over 37 on the front, then halved holes 10 and 11 with Humphreys.
Humphreys won the par-four 12th with a par, but her approach shot on 13 landed among trees to the left of the green. Her punch-out flew the green and, facing a double-bogey seven, Humphreys conceded the hole and the match to Tofaute, who had just a tap-in left for par.
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In honor of the 10th anniversary of September 11th, I am re-publishing an edited/slightly altered version of a post from the archives on the importance of commemoration and collective memory for tragedies. The original post was published at IonPsych on May 2nd, the day after Osama Bin Laden's death. It can be found here.
It has been ten years since September 11th, 2001. When we remember the events of that day, we often tend to focus on how well we remember all of the seemingly-minor details (despite evidence that these memories may not be quite so accurate). What we were wearing. What we ate for breakfast. Where we were sitting while we watched the news coverage.
Our practically-obsessive focus on these memories actually indicates much more than we realize. Despite mankind's ever-present focus on the wide variety of intercultural differences, it turns out there's at least one way in which we're all not so different after all. We all place a tremendous importance on our memories. More specifically, we place a tremendous importance on commemoration.


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Demographic trends in society are pointing towardsmegacities, defined as populations of 10 million or more, as the future for how most people on the planet will live. There are 21 such cities today and they include Cairo, Mexico City, Lagos, Los Angeles, New York, Rio de Janeiro, Manila, Moscow, Tehran, London, Paris, and others, growing every day. Tokyo was at 34 million in 2011. These cities and what supports them are at the core issues of scale and sustainability.
- How large will these cities grow?
- How will people in the future supply them with energy, food, water, transportation, jobs, housing, education, health care, and not least of all, entertainment?
- How will these cities fit into national models – will they become city-states like earlier times in human history?
Scientific groups like the Santa Fe Institute are studying that very sustainability. Other, informal web based groups of people like New Geography are also thinking about what cities and human society will become.
The issue of scale may be the defining issue of the 21st century. The solutions are not simple or even invented yet. For example, it is well known in investment circles that alternative energy does not scale like the Information Age cornerstones of semiconductors, telecommunications, and software. Because of the laws of physics in the universe we live in alternative energy requires large investments in land, labor, and raw materials. These are needed to provide grid energy systems like the current fossil fuel and nuclear powered electrical grids. Innovation in alternative energy is not information or knowledge based. It is execution and implementation based. Even if we think we know how to do it, we still have to get it done. Very large physical scale collection and distribution systems are required to implement alternative energy solutions. Presently, the profit for investment in large-scale energy systems ties to large-scale tax systems. These are linked to government subsidies and government funded infrastructure build-out to solve the scale problem. Will the same go for alternative energy?
The scale needed for alternative energy competes directly with the scale needed for agriculture, housing, environmental preservation, and transportation. One example is the Three Gorges Dam project in China that displaced over 1-million people. Hydroelectric power systems are solar energy systems. The water behind a dam is stored solar energy. Very large amounts of land are required for hydroelectric systems just like for proposed solar, wind, and biomass systems. All the systems require very large solar collectors to operate in a grid power model. Efficiency can never be greater than one. There is no Moore's Law of exponential growth hidden in the current efficiencies of a few tens-of-a-percent and 100-percent in alternative energy collection components. Are grid power systems the future of alternative energy?
The solutions to the scale problems of megacities with high consumption rates of food, energy, and living space are complex and competing. Complexity is one of the areas of study by scientific think tanks like the Santa Fe Institute and government funded institutions like Harvard University and MIT. How do you think scale will be achieved to support megacities in the future?
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Mike holds a BS and MS in mechanical engineering with emphasis in heat transfer and computational fluid dynamics. As a staff system engineer he developed advanced cooling systems for more than 15 different spacecraft and missiles, ranging from cryogenically cooled sensors and pre-amplifiers to on-orbit problem resolution of failing spacecraft. Mike has managed over 200 proposals for advanced aerospace systems, and terrestrial IT systems and custom code development for corporate customers.
Mike has advised start-up companies and high-tech incubators wishing to "spin-in" technologies from NASA and the National Laboratories as well as helped Russian enterprises do business in Silicon Valley. Mike has been a founder in three start-up companies for enterprise SW and publishing as well as a trade show manager for NASA technology transfer activities, and an executive liaison manager to facilitate business cooperation between aggressive Fortune 500 competitors. Mike has developed reengineered business processes for quality control, proposal development, and lean manufacturing.
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During the week, you know our life is no mystery: we are here working hard to make you happier and your horse healthier. But what do we do on the weekend, you ask? The mystery is finally revealed! Read about what SmartPakers did this past weekend and see if any of our adventures sound similar to yours…
"This weekend my boyfriend and I bought our very first house! After lots of searching and tons of paperwork we finally closed this past Friday. Now we're working on fixing it up and making it our own. We're hoping to be moved in before Christmas." – Michelle, Customer Care
"This past weekend, I took my three-year-old horse, Kai, for a ride outside of the round pen for the first time. Instead of trying him out in the arena first, we decided that a trip around the bogs would be a nice change of pace. This skipped a few transition steps in the process, but I took a sink or swim mentality fully realizing I was asking for a huge step from my baby (and putting my own neck on the line in the process). It paid off! Nikki rode my other horse, Playboy, and Sara brought Charlie as "stabilizers," but Kai wanted to lead the pack the entire trip out. We had a few "Oh my God, what is that?!" moments, but he never flaked out or did anything stupid. He even showed Playboy up a few times on the maturity front! I couldn't have been prouder!" – Cathlin, Finance
"This weekend, I went to a place called Wahlburgers in Hingham, MA, for the first time with some friends, and the experience did not disappoint! Wahlburgers has more of a claim to fame than just really delicious hamburgers (and they are REALLY delicious)—it's owned and run by the Wahlberg family. That's right, as in Mark Wahlberg. I've been looking forward to this trip because my friends and I had been planning it for some time as a (very) belated birthday celebration, and I'm always game for some really delicious burgers. We walked in and got in line to order our burgers, and then I did a double take—just in front of us in line was none other than Mark Wahlberg himself! He was ordering burgers at the register like any normal person. When it came my turn to order, I was so distracted by Marky Mark standing just 5 feet away that I forget to ask for everything I wanted on my burger and entirely forgot about ordering a drink or fries. After I was through ordering, he walked by and said hello, and my friend and I asked him for a picture (I'm on the left!). He was very gracious, and he even made a point to say goodbye to us before he left. Maybe it was because I was already floating on Cloud 9, but the burgers (even missing some toppings) were delicious, and I'll definitely be going back—but I doubt I'll get that lucky a second time! Let's just say, my first trip to Wahlburgers definitely exceeded my expectations."
– Lindsay, Creative
"This weekend, my mom came out to visit and we ran the Bayside Runner Winter Lights 5K together on Friday. The race was held in downtown Plymouth and started right after the annual tree lighting. It was a great race, and I'm looking forward to doing it again next year. The rest of the weekend, I was able to get some much overdue riding time in and took my two horses, Lego and Nemo, trail riding out on the cranberry bogs."
– Ellen, Accounting
"Last weekend I went to Nantucket for the Christmas Stroll. It was a fun weekend filled with a lot of merriment, eating, and drinking! Even the whale skeleton at the whaling museum was getting into the holiday spirit. This weekend we had our barn Christmas party and I baked horse cookies! Stella also spent some time on Friday decorating her cube at work." – Renee, Merchandising
"We braved the horrible winter weather Saturday to hunt for our first Christmas tree in our new house. Accompanying us was a helpful 11-week-old Australian Shepard, Colt, and 5-year-old Australian cattle dog, Callie. After a long day of tree cutting and decorating the tree, Colt decided to take a few minutes of shut eye underneath my hat." – Adam & Carolyn, Production
"My horse, Charlie, finally has the green light to get back to work after his tendon injury last winter. We took advantage of the beautiful weather on Sunday to attempt something Charlie hasn't done before: riding in the cranberry bogs solo! I did have to hop off at one point to lead him over a patch of ground that didn't look quite right to him. (How dare someone alter the footing in any way, there used to be grass here and now it's just dirt. This must equal a trapdoor to some sort of monster and no way are we walking over that!) Once we had made it out to the bogs he was quite brave, only behaving silly a few times "just for fun." We had an awesome ride, and I couldn't be happier to have my partner in crime back in action." – Sara, Customer Care
"Sunday was a beautiful, 50-degree day, and I arrived at the barn to find my horse snoozing in the mid-morning sun. I love when he lets me scratch his ears while he is still lying down!" – Sara, Creative
"This weekend I had a chance to make a quick trip to Vermont for the annual Christmas baking day that my Mom has every year. I haven't been able to make it for the past few years, so I was thrilled to have a chance to bake Christmas cookies, wrap gifts, and spend time with family and friends. We made seven different varieties of cookies and enjoyed countless laughs. I am officially in the holiday spirit!!" – Ashley, Customer Care
"This weekend, I attended my second horse show with my new horse, Cadenza. It's been a little bit of a bumpy start for her, as she is from Texas and has never seen snow! Or a Hurricane for that matter. However, she was perfect this weekend and we were Champions! I can't wait for her to move up to MA today so we can continue to show and keep getting better!" – Mollie, Creative
"I came home from a busy travel week to find a lovely certificate and stall plaque from the American Trakehner Association waiting for me in my mail pile. Here's what the letter from Executive Director Kelly Gulick said:
'On behalf of the Awards Committee I extend to you congratulations on winning a Reserve Champion Horse of the Year (HOY) Award in Driving from the American Trakehner Association. Enclosed please find the new HOY plaques, designed to replicate the stall plaques awarded by the Trakehner Verband. We have also enclosed a certificate suitable for framing. The members and Board of Directors of the American Trakehner Association are proud to have you and your horse representing the Trakehner breed in North America.'
Yay Newman! This is the best award we've ever gotten, so I'm clearing a space on the wall in my office to display it." – Dr. Lydia Gray, Staff Veterinarian
"This weekend started off with a cookie swap on Friday night (I made cake batter chocolate chip cookies—they were a huge hit). I brought home a wide variety of fun holiday cookies, which made for a happy husband. Saturday was a low-key day, and I spent some quality time with my dogs and my horse. Sunday was my real excitement of the weekend! I took my horse Ritchie to the beach for the first time ever. We went with one of my best friends, Robin, and her horse Luke. We went to a beach on Cape Cod where there are beautiful sand bars at low tide. Ritchie was a bit nervous at first but after a while he realized that nothing was going to eat him and he was safe to relax and have a good time. I can't wait to go again, but Sunday was a memory I will cherish forever." – Whitney, Customer Care
"This past weeked, Dr. Lydia Gray (with cookie) and I posed in front of Trigger and Bullet while at the AAEP Annual Convention in Anaheim, California. Yep, the REAL Trigger and Bullet, purchased by RFD-TV and visiting the Equine Feed Oat Project booth during the largest gathering of equine veterinarians in the world. After a quick trip around the floor to see who else was there, we headed back to the SmartPak booth to answer questions about ColiCare, SmartPak's new colic surgery reimbursement program."
– Casey, Customer Care & Dr. Lydia Gray, Staff Veterinarian
"Last weekend, I had a spur of the moment trip to Wellington! This is my first winter in quite a few years that I'm not spending in Wellington, so it was so nice to be able to visit for a few days! I am very lucky to have a few friends there with lots of horses to ride, so I was able to spend most of the weekend in the saddle soaking up the sunshine! Saturday night, we went over to the horse show to watch the Holiday and Horses FEI World Cup Grand Prix where Katie Dinan went all out in the jump off and took the blue!" – Jen, Customer Care
"I was a busy bee this weekend, starting out with a lesson Friday night on a potential horse to lease in 2013, as my horses will be staying up in Groton (they have both earned a relaxing retirement!). The lesson was so much fun and so challenging, and I have big plans for dressage domination this summer! Saturday and Sunday I spent up in Groton for a 'Princess Pony' birthday party—my co-owner's daughter is turningfive, and I met her when she was just an infant!—and despite the icky weather had to snuggle with Milo and Galli. The sun came out on Sunday, and Galli and I had a good ride in our big field, along with my dog, Lola. While preparing to tuck the ponies in for the evening, a wild bunny let me take his close-up. Farm life is a lot of fun!" – Kristin, Creative
"This weekend, I enjoyed spending time with my dog and getting ready for the holidays! Earlier this week I took Tasha to see Santa. She was scared of him at first but ended up being best friends after a couple cookies. On Saturday, Tasha and I enjoyed the warm weather and went for a nice beach walk to enjoy her favorite past time of chasing seagulls." – Elizabeth C., Customer Care
"Fellow SmartPaker, Molly, and I try to meet up on weekends for a nice walk through Massasoit State Park with our dogs, Puu, Sam, and Honor. It's the perfect way to spend a Sunday morning, and the dogs seem to love it just as much as we do! On our last walk we were even able to get the dogs to pose for this great group shot!"
– Carrie, Creative
"Two weekends ago, we had my daughter's first birthday party! Scary that she's one already! But one of the most amazing things from the day, aside from the car that fellow SmartPaker, Bjorn, got for Hazel that almost caused a riot amongst the 10 kids (all girls), was the birthday cake that my wife and mother-in-law made. Everything on it was edible except for the animals (yes, there was a horse) and the fence posts. It was an awesome time, Hazel got lots and lots of wonderful presents, and it was made even better by having four other SmartPakers there to celebrate with us!" – Nels, Videographer
"This weekend provided to be very busy! My horse Bella was able to meet Santa! She was extremely enthused to find out he had a very large basket full of candy canes—as if the big guy in red wasn't awesome already. She was thrilled with this adventure. With a great start to our day, we were able to head to one of my favorite winter horse shows to work on getting qualified for Equitation Finals in the snow no less." – Lindsey, Customer Care


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I don't particularly like coming down Sudley hill especially in the wet but I have never had a problem on it.
A year ago the local authority undertook drainage works and improved the gutter down the side of Sudley Bank at the lower end of the wooded section. It is much better than previous.
I support Mark on this one, Sudeley is a careful descent at any time but especially in the dark and wet, you can't see far ahead and you really can't let the brakes go at any point so caution is the motto. Take it easy and provided you have functional brakes you should be fine.
[ Is there an info in Winchcombe? Cos if riders just need to get back to Tewkesbury, the Stanway descent (B4077) is much less technical (in the dry it's lovely-n-swoopy!) and quicker/shorter route. Slightly miserable last few miles into town, but that's arguably preferable to laney stuff on a January ride. If there IS an info in Winchcombe, then Stanway does indeed add a few km, but those kms are on fast roads. If ice is an issue, the B4077 has to be the safer option? disclaimer: never ridden either close to zero'c]
Omg, FA cup 3rd round day. Destined never to do another event again 🙈🙈
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State police disclose names of officers involved in recent Norwich shooting
State police have released the names of the Norwich police officers who were placed on administrative leave after they shot and killed a man who allegedly pointed a gun at them Sunday night.
The officers on leave are: Mark Dean, Kyle Besse, Greg McDonald, Scott Meikle, Anthony Marceau, Richard Cannata and Chase Chiangi.
Norwich police said they were called to the neighborhood park in the area of Laurel Hill Avenue and Center Street at 7:18 p.m. Sunday for a report of a man with a gun.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found 52-year-old Michael Dugas, who told them he had a gun. Dugas was despondent and refused to follow officers' commands, police said.
Police said they attempted to communicate with him for an unspecified period of time. Dugas suddenly drew a handgun from his pocket and pointed it at them, police said.
Several officers fired at the "gun-wielding" man in self-defense, Norwich police said. Dugas was taken to The William W. Backus Hospital, where he later died. Results of an autopsy were not available late Thursday morning.
Neighbors said they heard about 15 shots being fired.
State police said part of the investigation would include how many shots were fired and who discharged their weapons.
The Sunday shooting was the fourth in the city involving police since Feb. 7, 2012, when McDonald shot a man after several officers responded to a report of a fight outside 89 Oneco St. and a struggle with officers ensued. McDonald was subsequently cleared of excessive use of force.
On Aug. 28, 2012, Sgt. Patrick Mickens shot a man outside Backus after the man nearly ran over his own mother and drove his car into the officer and his cruiser. The investigation into that incident is pending.
The most recent incident occurred on Jan. 7, when Officer Jonathan Ley was shot four times by Jason Razzino, 30, during a Cedar Street standoff. Razzino committed suicide after the hours-long standoff with police.
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