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For years, without a comprehensive plan in place to handle the city's residential garbage, a stop-gap system emerged in the form of dirty and polluting waste transfer stations, where garbage trucks would dump their trash and it would be loaded on to larger trucks and shipped to landfills in other states.
These environmentally disastrous facilities popped up quickly in several neighborhoods, often low-income neighborhoods, including Jamaica and East Williamsburg. A small handful of areas became the dumping ground for the city.
To its credit, the Bloomberg Administration undertook the huge and politically fraught task of addressing this inequality, coming up with a 20-year Solid Waste Management Plan, or SWMP. Under the proposal, the city would open up new, more environmentally sound waste transfer stations all across the city.
These new waste transfer stations, some of which already existed but were closed down, would be updated, and the city would use its waterways and rail lines to ship garbage out of the city. The effect would be twofold: trash would be handled more equitably and thousands of trucks each day would be taken off city streets.
And for the most part, community boards and elected officials across the five boroughs accepted that this was a fair way to deal with handling the city's garbage.
Except for one.
Since it was announced, residents on the Upper East Side have been fighting the opening of a waste transfer station at 91st Street. According to the city, groups from the neighborhood have filed lawsuit after lawsuit opposing the facility, and have succeeded in nearly doubling the cost of the facility.
Apparently, garbage equity doesn't apply to the Upper East Side. Instead, residents there would prefer that their garbage be shipped to some outer borough, where it can be dealt with. That's not right.
It's time for the city to make a strong push to have the facility opened. It's only fair to the residents of neighborhoods like Jamaica and East Williamsburg, who have suffered the environmental consequences of becoming the city's dumping grounds and fought so successfully to bring attention to the problem and get the city to take action.
If all of that organizing and advocating turns out to be all for naught, it won't lonely be the garbage in this city that isn't dealt with equally.


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Cardinal Timothy Dolan questioned by lawyers about sex abuse in Milwaukee archdiocese
New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan has been deposed in connection to accusations of sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
New York archdiocese spokesman Joseph Zwilling said Dolan's deposition started Wednesday afternoon in New York City. It is unclear how long it is expected to last.
Cardinal Dolan told reporters he was eager to discuss his time in Milwaukee and his handling of the abuse scandal.
"It seemed to be very conversational, asking me about the decision to release the name of priests, very controversial at the time ... I was happy to talk about it," said Dolan.
Dolan led the Archdiocese of Milwaukee before he was appointed to the New York position in 2009.
The Milwaukee archdiocese is facing numerous lawsuits over how it handled clergy sex abuse cases. It filed for bankruptcy in January 2011. The bankruptcy case will help determine how victims would be compensated.
The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests has criticized Dolan and the pope for doing too little for the victims and issued a statement about the deposition early Wednesday evening.
"While these depositions represent progress, it's crucial to remember that the best way to prevent and discourage future crimes and coverups is for secular authorities to investigate, charge and convict Catholic officials who hide and enable heinous crimes against kids," SNAP Director David Clohessy said.
Peter Isely of SNAP said it's time for parishioners to hear the truth.
"The single most important thing for us today is that Cardinal Dolan insist and order his attorneys not to seal this deposition the people need to see it, we have a right to see it," said Isely.
Dolan has been mentioned in some church circles as a potential -- albeit longshot -- choice to succeed Pope Benedict XVI, who is resigning next week.

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Surprising as it may sound, Numerology does affect your relationship with those around you and pets are not an exception. After all, a pet compatible to your number can be your best friend!
We bring astrologist and numerologist, Rajeev Khattar to delve into the number game and reveal, which pet suits your number the most…
How to calculate your number?
Total of the digits of your birth date determines your birth number. For example if a person is born on 11th October, he will be governed by number 11 and number 2 (1+1 = 2 ).
Number 1
People born on dates including 1, 10, 19 or 28 are ruled by number 1 and the sun.People with number 1 are known to be determined and disciplined by nature. A dog suits their temperament the most because dogs are also known to be disciplined and alert like them. Amongst the many breeds of dogs, German Shepherd will be the best companion for people with Number 1.
Number 2
People born on dates including 2, 11, 20 or 29 are governed by number 2 and are ruled by Moon.
Just like moon changes its phases, people with number 2 are notorious for their changing moods. For them, the soft and sensitive Pomeranian dogs are the best. Since people with this number get depressed easily, having white pigeons as pets will give them the required peace of mind.
Number 3
People born on dates including 3, 12, 21or 30 of any month are governed by number 3 and are ruled by the planet Jupiter.Jupiter is the largest of all the planets in Indian astrology and keeping small chirping birds as pets will greatly benefit them. Chirping of the birds will keep their moods and mind in perfect working order.


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DISNEY EVERYTHING: Going up against a through-and-through Disney fan in the trivia department can be an education in the company's vast backstory. Who's the Ghost Host inside The Haunted Mansion? (Answer: Paul Frees.) What animated short did Walt Disney try out his multiplane camera on? (Answer: "The Old Mill.") Which hotel served as an inspiration for The Grand Californian? (Answer: The Ahwahnee in Yosemite.) Disney love is a vast love, and it incorporates the worlds of Pixar and Marvel and Star Wars and The Muppets, too. So a convention encompassing all of these properties has to be big, three-day big, across-the-street-from-Disneyland big, and it has to come with oodles of booths and merch and presentations and talks and star appearances and sneak peeks. And so it does: D23 Expo is the convention's name, a convention so capacious and audaciously Mouse-mega that it only shows up every two years. The next go-around was expected to be 2015, since the third D23 Expo rolled in August of 2013, and so it shall be: The fourth D23 Expo has been announced for Friday, Aug. 14 through Sunday, Aug. 16 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
EARLY HIGHLIGHTS: The convention will gel over the next seventeen months, but the announcement revealed a few early highlights. There shall be a 2015 Disney Legends Ceremony, a display of pieces from the Walt Disney Archives, and the Collectors Forum, a favorite from past events. Count on clips of upcoming films, celebrity cameos, and more Disneyana, to admire, study, and purchase, than you can shake a Mary Poppins-style umbrella at. Yep, it is a ways away, but ticket-buying? That starts in 2014. Aug. 14, to be specific, so best keep a watch on the D23 Expo site. And start boning up on all of that Mickey-sweet trivia.


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Welcome to Garage Buddy, your one stop shop for car themed calculators, converters, tables and more.
-Want to go from 15 inch wheels to 17''s? Garage Buddy can tell you what size tire to buy so your speedometer remains accurate.
-Adding Air Conditioning to your hotrod and need to know what size belt to buy? Garage Buddy has the answer!
-Going to put some big 33''s on your 4x4 and need to re-gear? Garage Buddy can tell you how low to go!
-Want to know what size carb to put on your new V8? Punch in a few numbers and Garage Buddy will tell you what CFM you''ll need!
Garage Buddy can handle the simple stuff too, like converting metric to standard. There are conversions for Speed, Distance, Volume, Torque, Weight, and Pressure.
There''s also a helpful notes section, where you can record important information for each of your cars, such as spark plug gap, part numbers, oil weights, etc. This is super handy to have with you when you go to the parts store.
Garage Buddy includes the following:
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Compare cheap flights from Cairns to Slovenia
Compare and book cheap flights from Cairns (CNS) to Slovenia with Skiddoo. Use the Skiddoo flight explorer to find the cheapest time to fly to Slovenia from Cairns on a range of leading airlines. Save with our exclusive Cairns to Slovenia flight deals online today.
What to do in Slovenia
Slovenia is a wonderful European country, and it's filled with rolling hills, majestic mountains, castles, spa resorts, seasides, and gorgeous cities. The country has everything that any traveller could dream of and more. So if you're planning to have an amazing Eurotrip, Slovenia should definitely be a top choice.
Fly to Ljubljana and visit the picturesque capital of Slovenia. Bring your camera to the postcard perfect Tromostovje or Triple Bridge. Wander around Old Town and see the medieval buildings that now houses local designer shops, popular cafes, and restaurants. Get to know the locals at Metelkova, where you'll see subcultures and many of the city's alternative artists.
Spend a day visiting the incredible National Museum of Slovenia, Slovenian Museum of Natural History, National Gallery, and the Slovene Ethnographic Museum. Are you travelling with kids? Then take the family to Tivoli Park, Ljubljana Zoo, and the Water City of Atlantis.
Travel to the alpine resort of Bled, and spend time with your special someone at the romantic lake. Head to the coastal town of Piran next. Then feel like you're in a whole new world with a trip to the salt works of Secovlje.
If you're looking for adventure, go to Pokljuka mountain and go on for a hike into the Julian Alps. Go spelunking through Postojna and Skocjan caves. You'll be breathless when you see Trenta valley and Soca River. Chase 300 waterfalls in Soca Valley and Bohinj. Then enjoy canyoning, rafting, paragliding, and more at Triglav National Park.
When to visit Slovenia
The best time to visit Slovenia depends on what you want to do in the country. For mostly sunny skies and open attractions, the best time to visit is during the high season of June-August. Plan your trip for April-May and September-October so you can enjoy the best time for hiking in Slovenia, plus hotel rates are cheaper during this time. Do you love to ski? Then fly to Slovenia during winter from November-March.
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Travelling to and around Slovenia
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========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-1738-1 February 22, 2013 linux-lts-backport-oneiric vulnerability ========================================================================== A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Summary: The system could be made to run programs as an administrator. Software Description: - linux-lts-backport-oneiric: Linux kernel backport from Oneiric Details: Suleiman Souhlal, Salman Qazi, Aaron Durbin and Michael Davidson discovered a race condition in the Linux kernel's ptrace syscall. An unprivileged local attacker could exploit this flaw to run programs as an administrator. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 10.04 LTS: linux-image-3.0.0-31-generic 3.0.0-31.49~lucid1 linux-image-3.0.0-31-generic-pae 3.0.0-31.49~lucid1 linux-image-3.0.0-31-server 3.0.0-31.49~lucid1 linux-image-3.0.0-31-virtual 3.0.0-31.49~lucid1 After a standard system update you need to reboot your computer to make all the necessary changes. References: https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1738-1 CVE-2013-0871 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-lts-backport-oneiric/3.0.0-31.49~lucid1
Ubuntu 1738-1: Linux kernel (Oneiric backport) vulnerability
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It seems kind of weird to have an app to find more apps but with the state of the App Store at something like bajillion and two apps, you need a filter of sorts. Kinetik is an app that makes sharing apps a social thing.
There's a friend aspect to it — which might be useless if you don't have tech savvy friends — but if you do have friends who love to share apps, you can see what apps are on their iPhone to get ideas. Apps can also be shared through Twitter and Facebook but more useful will probably be seeing the apps that are trending. There's something here because the apps that everyone is using are the apps that are worth using. Kinetik will have to build up a user base, which isn't a sure thing, but it's definitely something to keep an eye on. [iTunes via ReadWriteWeb]


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From gramophones to bright pink dresses to Art Deco lighting, you can find it all here in London. As part of the Rough Guide to Vintage London we took to the streets, armed with cameras, to capture the vintage way of life here in the city. We took a trip to 328 Portobello Road where Glen Hargrave, owner of Erno Deco, gave us his thoughts on vintage London.
When you've worked up a thirst from digging out those perfect platform shoes, you can visit Hannah Turner Voakes, owner of Paper Dress Vintage bar and boutique in East London. She told us more about what makes London a vintage mecca.
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Serves 4 but I recommend adjusting for a larger crowd. Even the small crowd will want seconds!
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The Listening Magazine is proud to drop the first edition of our monthly series titled Monthly Mix! The mix will consist of the hottest, most monumental tracks to be released over the past month. This month, the mix includes artists such as Drake, Beyonce, The Cool Kids, Broken Bells, and many more. Take a listen below and follow us on Soundcloud for more in the future!
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The Rap Up: Week of January 17, 2014
This Week In Music:
Just a week after being announced as the headliner of the 2014 Coachella Festival lineup, legendary hip hop group Outkast has announced an official comeback tour for the upcoming year. In honor of their first album, Southernplayalisticadillacmusik, reaching its 20 year anniversary, the Atlanta duo will embark on a tour of at least 40 festival shows throughout the year. This news is incredibly exciting for fans of the group, who have been anxiously awaiting new material and performances for over five years now. Fans should stay tuned to the official Outkast facebook, where the announcement was made, for future updates.
In other news, rapper Juicy J (formerly of Memphis rap group Three 6 Mafia) awarded a $50,000 scholarship to one lucky female college student. Usually deemed as a good deed, the scholarship became the subject of controversy due to the award's supposed requirements. Juicy J originally announced the scholarship back in the summer of 2013 as a scholarship for "twerking", a dance that involves the explicit movement of the female body which has recently been brought to the mainstream by artists like Miley Cyrus. While fans have argued that Juicy J implied that the fund would go to the candidate who could twerk the best in a video that was sent to him, the rapper never officially listed twerking as a requirement needed to win the scholarship. The Listening Magazine congratulates the winner, Zaire Holmes, and acknowledges Juicy J for honoring his word.
Finally, two of the biggest superstars in the music industry are in hot water with the police this week for separate incidents. First, rapper/producer Kanye West is under police investigation after reportedly being involved in an altercation with an 18-year-old. Taking place in a Beverly Hills chiropractor's office, Kanye reportedly attacked the man after he called Kanye's fiancée Kim Kardashian a "n****r lover". In other news, pop sensation Justin Bieber came under the scope of Los Angeles police after being the suspect of the egging of a house neighboring his own. The 19-year-old superstar had his home searched following the incident, and one of Bieber's friends was arrested for possession of cocaine which was found in his home. Details on both incidents are still being relayed to press sources, and will be interesting to hear about in the coming days.
The News:
Jhene Aiko announces May release date for Souled Out
Pharrell secures Oscar nomination for "Happy"
Mac Miller announces departure from Rostrum Records
Ciara and Future announce pregnancy
Drake releases new Saturday Night Live promotion videos
Rick Ross' Mastermind receives new release date
Native Tongues TV series to feature Q-Tip, Jonah Hill, and Leonardo DiCaprio
Method Man reveals artwork for new mixtape titled The Meth Lab
The Tunes:
The Cool Kids – "Computer School" / "Chop" (ft. HBK Gang)
Shakira – "Can't Remember To Forget You" (ft. Rihanna)
Isaiah Rashad – "RIP Kevin Miller"
Childish Gambino – "The Worst Guys" (ft. Chance The Rapper) [Video]
August Alsina – "Make It Home" (ft. Jeezy)
Ty Dolla $ign – "Paranoid" (Remix) (ft. Trey Songz, French Montana, & DJ Mustard)
Trae The Truth – "Wid It" (ft. Problem & Freddie Gibbs)
Danny Brown – "Side B (Dope Song)" [Video]
Mister Cee's Aaliyah Birthday Tribute Mix
Kenneth Whalum – "Away" (ft. Big K.R.I.T.)
Marsha Ambrosius – "Dear Tremaine"
The Charts:
Hot 100: Pitbull – "Timber" (ft. Ke$ha)
Radio: Eminem – "The Monster" (ft. Rihanna)
Digital: Katy Perry – "Dark Horse" (ft. Juicy J)*
200: "Frozen" Soundtrack
R&B: Beyoncé – Beyoncé
Rap: Kid Ink – My Own Lane*
Rock: Lorde – Pure Heroine
Independent: Garth Brooks – Blame It On My Roots
*Indicates New Entry
The Bonus Tracks:
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UNC Psychiatry researchers are among the nation's leaders in exploring the mechanisms that will ultimately explain human behavior and mental illness. During this most exciting time in the history of psychiatric research, even while facing severely declining National Institutes of Health research dollars, UNC Psychiatry led all other psychiatry departments in 2007 in percent increase in NIH grant monies awarded.
The major areas of research emphasis include neurodevelopmental disorders (including autism, fragile X syndrome, and Turner Syndrome), schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders, bipolar and depressive mood disorders, behavioral medicine, eating disorders, and women's mood disorders. The research is carried out by a multidisciplinary faculty and is supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health, foundations, the pharmaceutical industry and private philanthropy. The research priorities of the Department are determined by areas of scientific opportunity, public health importance, and individual faculty and institutional interests and needs.
Researchers at UNC Psychiatry employ an array of technologies to explore the biology of the brain and human behavior. Besides investigating the etiologies of disorders, the research is also aimed at finding therapeutic targets for drug development and to develop and evaluating the effectiveness of new and existing treatments. The research program utilizes a broad array of research disciplines including molecular neurobiology and pharmacology, behavioral and systems pharmacology, neurogenetics, epidemiologic genetics, structural spectroscopic and functional neuroimaging, electrophysiology, neuropsychology, descriptive phenomenology, clinical neurobiology, experimental therapeutics and interventions and services research.
UNC Psychiatry also stands at the forefront of translational research, which is the research that links basic and preclinical research to patient-oriented clinical research and ultimately its translation to clinical practice. This research has achieved ever greater emphasis under the stewardship of the most recent NIH directors, who have redirected grant money from more isolated research to grants that look to translate the breathtaking findings of basic science research into clinical practice.


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Every year or so, it seems to me, academic publications in our industry indulge in a bit of mental torpor by running an article on the question of whether computer science is a real science. Not to be outdone, the practitioners of software engineering enter into their own learned debate of whether their practice constitutes real engineering. In both cases, the end result is generally no consensus save for agreement that if there were legitimate credentialing of professionals as there are with real (there's the word!) scientists and engineers we'd all be better off. Fortunately, the debates never make it far out of the journals in which they inevitably burble up.
Fortunately, like most Dr. Dobb's readers, I work in a field in which the rigor of an individual's work becomes clear enough fairly quickly. There is no need for definitions of the field of endeavor so as to enforce standards or impose criteria. The available certifications connote little more than minimal classroom knowledge. More accurately, there is a slight prejudice against candidates with many certifications. The more you have, the more suspect you become. They are like reverse merit badges.
This aspect is one of the things I most like about programming. The only way to assess individuals' skills is to see their code and to talk about programming in the abstract. Very quickly, you can detect the ease and the exactitude with which they navigate topics. Doing this is something I do through a narrow keyhole in my work as editor.
In so doing, a feeling of humility is often evoked in me. Programming, as Knuth wisely pronounced, is an art. And reading through elegant code evokes the same sense of wonder and admiration that I feel when I experience other more traditional forms of art. It has a sense of beauty, but here commingled with an inherent practicality that gives it a unique and highly agreeable aspect.
Because of this admiration for what others can do, I find myself often bridling at the easy dismissal of programming. Mind you, it's never dismissed outright, but the term is loosely used. Two decades ago, people who used spreadsheets described writing macros as programming. The similarity is deceiving only to the non-programmer. Ten years ago, it was HTML programming that converted designers into developers. (Shockingly the phrase "HTML programming" returns 1.2 million hits on Google.) While it's certainly true that HTML5 might in fact jump the canyon, the basic rule suggests that presenting data is not the same as computing it accurately and calls on different skills.
Today, the shift now appears to have moved to BI tools that appear to make programmers out of business analysts who design reports and specify rules. This is in some ways a step back to Excel macros, as many rules engines do indeed use spreadsheet front ends.
All the while, publishers continue turning out titles such as Teach Yourself C++ in 24 Hours (a real book). The profusion of such volumes might convince the unknowing shopper that programming is not a hard field. Fortunately, the fact that the same shoppers cannot solve basic computer problems creates an intuitive sense that there must be more to it than what the book titles suggest.
This depreciation of our trade has roots in our trade, alas. COBOL was designed specifically to enable managers to run their own reports. The quixotic belief that non-programmers could do this is what still nourishes the BI field's abuse of the term. This self-deception persists despite the now considerable body of evidence to the contrary. Everything is simple for the neophyte "programmer" until something unexpected happens. Then everything stops suddenly. Frequently, a professional programmer is summoned. If none is available, the project or report simply dies in its tracks. So ends the matter.
Our trade requires problem-solving skills, imagination, curiosity, discipline, hard work, and especially experience. Add talent to these and you have Knuth's art. Note that these facets do not bar the way to anyone unlike engineering or real science, which won't acknowledge skills no matter how demonstrable until they have been certified in academia.
But the first requirement for entry is good learning materials. As part of an attempt to help in this regard, this week we announce the winners of the Jolt Award for books. These volumes, rather than the profusion of guides that offer mastery in 24 hours, or two weeks, or 30 days, show what real programming is and the heights that it can reach. Enjoy!
Andrew Binstock
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OpenGL to celebrate its 20th anniversary tonight at SIGGRAPH
The Khronos Group and OpenGL would like to invite you to attend the OpenGL 20th Anniversary party. The grand event will be taking place at the JW Marriott L.A. Live in the Gold Ballroom Salon 1, 2 and 3. There will be lots of games, prizes, food and drink, and lots of room for everyone! Everyone is welcome to this celebration. Many of the founding fathers of OpenGL will also be in attendance, including Kurt Akeley! Complete details are available online.


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It's not why you think!
- It's not to remove the dishonor of its occupation by filthy Troggs.
- It's not to save our poor leprous cousins.
- It's not to save the environment by stopping the seepage of radioactive wastes through the sewers of Azeroth.
The Goblins are not the only small race to be subjugated by oppressors!
We're being Repressed, We're being Repressed!
It's because of the Dwarves, and to some extent those upstart humans are oppressors through supposed friendship!
Have you ever had that situation where while you smoke your Fitzgadget's smokeless, tobacco-less, cancer-less pipe while rocking your stone chair on the front porch of your Ironforge abode that it occurs to that the Dwarves aren't really as helpful a bunch as the make out?
Fake Friends
You have probably had similar experiences in RL, where that friend, colleague or family member makes a slip and you discover that their intentions aren't all that holy.
They'll follow it up with one of those statements…
Gnomes, I love Gnomes, some of… Err one of my best mates is a Gnome… Sure I haven't spoken to him in years, but if I did, I would assure you he was my friend.
Have you ever noticed how we are relegated to one little street corner in Ironforge… One place to set up our 7/11 of tinker tools?
Have you ever noticed how we are tarnished with the Engineering brush…
Ohh yeah those Gnomes, they're all engineered, that's all they're good for.
Even in Stormwind we live in squalor, in the dirtiest part of town, right at the back corner.
Have you ever notices how Old Town virtually smells of roses in comparison to our filth refugee camp?
But Gnomer, what would you have the Dwarves do?
We for starters they have whole uninhabited part of Ironforge that would have made the Gnomes feel right at home.
Old Ironforge!
Yep, why didn't they give us the keys to the "undercity". Sure the Dwarves couldn't make it pretty, but give 1/2 a dozen Gnomes a chance and Old Ironforge would have come up a treat.
The Gnomes would have put in:
- Elevators
- Central heating and cooling
- Fast and efficient mail delivery systems
- Transport systems
- Luxury stainless steel accommodation suites for Dwarven holidays.
But no!
I dare say that the Dwarves and Humans have been receiving some sort of Alliance Refugee Assistance Payments, keeping it for themselves to fund their exploration and war efforts while the Gnomes sleep rough on the streets and get relegated to corner shop owners.
I bet Tirion Fartface didn't fund the Argent tournament… I bet it was the relief supplies that he sold on the neutral auction house via those dastardly Goblins. He probably used our blankets to make the tents!
No we don't need to reclaim Gnomeregan to right the wrongs of the past. We need to retake Gnomeregan to escape the injustices of the present!
Rise up fellow Gnomes!
Raid your oppressors storerooms.
Take their picks and shovels now.
You can be assured that the only reason they will join forces with us to retake Gnomeregan is to pillage out rightful homeland!
Be sure to strip them of all our prized Gnomeregan artifacts before they leave your party… For rest assured, they will just trade them on the Goblin Markets!
Gnomer and Out!
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IG toolkit requirement 8-112 (NHS Operating Framework 2010/11, Informatics
Planning Annex requirement).
The deadline for compliance with requirement 8-112, mandatory IG training, has been
extended to 30th June 2011.
We are delighted to report that over 200,000 staff have now taken and
passed an Information Governance Training module. This is an impressive
achievement especially in these challenging times.
We recognise the enormous efforts that numbers of organisations are
continuing to make to meet the standard and we are pleased to advise that
we are able to extend the deadline for the training requirement to 30th
June 2011. When submitting the IG assessment at 31st March,
organisations that wish to take advantage of the extension, should include
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Bringing Poetry to the Classroom, Grades 9-12
April is National Poetry Month
Lesson Plans
Letters from Emily Dickinson: 'Will you be my preceptor?' In three lessons, students in grades 9-12 explore Dickinson's poetry and letters, analyze her poetry, and emulate her writing style.
Discovering Traditional Sonnet Forms
Students in grades 9-12 read and analyze sonnets to discover their traditional forms.
Women in Poetry
In this unit, students in grades 10-12 explore contemporary poetry with diverse themes pertaining to women.
The Literature of War
In this unit, students in grades 10-12 read and respond to poems pertaining to war.
Poetry Read-a-Thon
Students in grades K-12 choose poems to read and then write prose "responses" to the poems they read. Students keep a reading log and respond to elements of the poem in 75-100 words.
Poem in Your Pocket
Teachers and students in grades K-12 can celebrate National Poem In Your Pocket Day on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Select a poem you love during National Poetry Month then carry it with you to share with co-workers, family, and friends.
Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month With The New York Times
A selection of activities for K-12 students.
What Memorable Poetry Have You Ever Read or Heard?
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Harriet is a literary blog about poetry and related news. Harriet links to Open Door, which features audio, video, and other online media. For grades 9-12.
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Mersea Island
Britain's most easterly inhabited island, home to the settlements of East and West Mersea. It is accessed by 'The Strood' - a causeway which at high tide floods, making the island separate from the mainland. Noted for its sailing, fishing and oyster beds. West Mersea is a small town, with old fisherman's cottages and a shingle beach.
The most populated part of the island is West Mersea, which acts as the central hub of the island. This area attracts the most tourism and features the majority of local businesses. At this side of the island you'll find the Yacht Club, West Mersea Parish Church (St. Peter & St. Paul's), football ground, the MICA Centre, the Mersea Island Museum and Library.
The eastern side of Mersea is known for being rural farming-land and having the island's only country park, Cudmore Grove. However East Mersea is increasingly breaking the traditional stereotype and nowadays features restaurants, a youth camp, holiday parks, a public house and Mersea Island Vineyard.
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"I never want him to feel 'less than,' but I also want him to know of his rich history, " Melanie Coffee writes at the Huffington Post.
… "Mommy, am I one of the brown people who can't do anything or the white people who get to do everything?"
My heart sank a little. All the talks we've had about the importance of content of character, how President Barack Obama had a white parent and a brown parent, the books we've read about King, Rosa Parks, Obama and kids of every hue and belief. Did they not stick?
My niece and nephew are also biracial and they're college students. I admire how their generation doesn't seem to feel the need to check the white or the brown box. They are who they are and that's it. I too am trying to keep my kid "box-free" while also instilling a sense of knowing where one came from.
That's why my response to whether he was brown or white was another question: "What do you think?"
He studied the backside of his hand. "I am both, it's like a mix."
"You're right!" It's true, he is. His caramel-colored skin and loose and profuse sandy brown curls are a perfect blend of my husband and me.
"What if I was on a bus though, would I have to sit with the white people or the brown people?"
"Uhhh," I admit, I fumbled for words. He's five years old. I want to protect him from the ugliness of racism.
But I don't want to lie to him as there's no stronger weapon against racism and other ignorance than the truth. But, really, he's five. It's not like it's time to have The Talk, which for generations has been a rite of passage for many brown boys.
Read Melanie Coffee's entire piece at the Huffington Post.
The Root aims to foster and advance conversations about issues relevant to the black Diaspora by presenting a variety of opinions from all perspectives, whether or not those opinions are shared by our editorial staff.


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WASHINGTON — A lawyer for two Arizona gun dealers argued Wednesday that the Obama administration in trying to halt the flow of U.S. guns to Mexican drug gangs overstepped its legal authority when it required dealers in Southwestern border states to report when customers buy multiple high-powered rifles.
Attorney Richard Gardiner told a federal appeals court panel Wednesday that the directive requires gun dealers to create a records system and the government has no authority to do that.
At issue is a requirement that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives imposed in 2011 on gun sellers in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. The requirement, issued in what is known as a demand letter, compels those sellers to report to the ATF when anyone buys — within a five-day period — two or more semi-automatic weapons capable of accepting a detachable magazine and with a caliber greater than .22. The ATF says the requirement is needed to help stop the flow of guns to Mexican drug cartels.
Judge Harry T. Edwards, an appointee of Democratic President Jimmy Carter, asked Gardiner if the model number on a rifle would indicate whether it was covered by the ATF requirement.
"It might," Gardiner replied, but added that the person doing the record-keeping might not be able to tell that.
"Oh, come on, that can't be right," Edwards said, suggesting that the person who owns the federal license to sell firearms would know.
Gardiner, who is representing J&G Sales, Ltd., of Prescott, Ariz., and Foothills Firearms, LLC, of Yuma, Ariz., said that nothing in the law allows for the presumption that the federal licensee would have that knowledge.
Judge Judith W. Rogers, an appointee of Democratic President Bill Clinton, asked if the types of rifles covered by the demand letter were unusual.
Gardiner said they were not: "There are probably 100 million of them in the United States — if not more." Gardiner said that the definition is so broad it covers rifles for everything from target practice to hunting wolves, deer or bear, or even smaller game.
Justice Department lawyer Michael Raab said sellers should be able to determine by the manufacturer and model number if a particular rifle is covered by the requirement. He also said that sellers were told they can call the ATF's firearm's technology branch if they have any questions.
"We're not aware of any requests or confusion," he said.
The third judge on the panel, Karen LeCraft Henderson, who was appointed by Republican President George H.W. Bush, asked Raab about al measure Congress passes every year banning the ATF from establishing a national firearms registry. Raab noted that the ATF already requires sellers nationwide to report when someone purchases two or more pistols or revolvers within five days, which is not being challenged in this case. The ATF demand letter at issue here, Raab said, is "much narrower."
The appeals court is reviewing the case as the Obama administration works to meet a self-imposed Jan. 31 deadline for proposals to curb gun violence in the wake of last month's massacre of 20 children and six adults at a Newtown, Conn., elementary school. President Barack Obama has already called on Congress to reinstate a ban on military-style assault weapons, close loopholes that allow gun buyers to skirt background checks and restrict high-capacity magazines.
Last year, U.S. District Judge Rosemary M. Collyer rejected a challenge to the ATF requirement by the two Arizona gun sellers and the firearms industry trade group, the National Shooting Sports Foundation. In court papers, the trade group argues that the agency didn't have the legal authority to issue the requirement, and even if it did, its decision to impose it on every retailer in the border states was arbitrary and capricious.
"There is no rational law enforcement connection between the problem ATF sought to address — illegal firearms trafficking from the United States to Mexico — and merely conducting a lawful retail firearms business from premises located in one of the border states," the trade group wrote in its appeal brief. It also said that Collyer's review was "at best perfunctory," and claimed that she "rubber stamped" the ATF's policy. Collyer is an appointee of Republican President George W. Bush.


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Source: National Institutes of Health
2 pounds lean beef (eye round roast), cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
¨û teaspoon pepper
¼ cup cilantro
1 can (15 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1⁄3 can (2 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (1 pound, 13 ounces) hominy
In a large pot, heat oil. Saute beef.
Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper, cilantro, and enough water to cover the meat. Cover pot and cook over low heat until meat is tender.
Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Continue cooking for about 20 minutes.
Add hominy and continue cooking for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, over low heat. If too thick, add water for desired consistency.
Variation: Skinless, boneless chicken breasts may be used instead of beef cubes.
Yield: 10 servings
Serving size: 1 cup
Calories: 253
Total Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 52 mg
Sodium: 425 mg
Total Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 22 g
Carbohydrates: 19 g
Potassium: 485 mg
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Ottawa — Geoff Walker, the lead on Brad Gushue's reigning Tim Hortons Brier and world championship curling team, wasn't always about rocks and rings.
Unlike Gushue, Mark Nichols and Brett Gallant, all of whom never really took to hockey, Walker played the other game on ice, and was a decent player coming up through the minor ranks, playing some all-star.
After bantam, having turned 15, he focused primarily on curling.
But Walker has a hockey background, and he's a fan of the game. So naturally, he gets a kick out of playing in NHL arenas, like Ottawa's Canadian Tire Centre, home to the NHL's Senators.
The building is staging the Canadian Olympic Curling Trials – the Roar of the Rings – this week.
Granted, Ottawa never won a Stanley Cup here, or anywhere else in the modern era, but Wayne Gretzky did play his last game in Canada in this rink.
And speaking of Gretzky, Gallant curled with Team Gushue in the former home of The Great One and the Edmonton Oilers, the old Northlands Coliseum.
Team Gushue curled in the 2013 Brier at Northlands, and won the world championship there last spring.
"Definitely, definitely," he said when asked if he gets a kick out of curling in NHL rinks. "Growing up in northern Alberta (Beaverlodge), I'm obviously an Oilers fan, so to play in a place where Wayne Gretzky played all those years, where all those Cups were won, yeah, that's special."
Last season, Team Gushue used the Western Hockey League's Edmonton Oil Kings' room as their change room. The old Oilers locker room was used as meeting room.
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Robin Short: Gushue had to work hard to be this good
Former 'stress bag' Gushue puts things in perspective
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The field on the ice in Ottawa
Gushue has the team to beat at the Trials
Ottawa and Edmonton aren't the only NHL rinks in which Walker has curled. He played in the 2015 Brier at Calgary's Scotiabank Saddledome, home to the NHL's Flames, and a World Curling Tour event at Mattamy Athletic Centre.
The latter name might not ring a bell, but it's housed in the old Maple Leafs Gardens, above a supermarket, but under the famous ceiling in the Toronto Maple Leafs' former home.
He's also curled in a number of junior hockey rinks, in Kamloops and Kelowna, B.C., Saskatoon's SaskTel centre, where John Slaney scored the big goal for Canada in the 1991 world juniors, Moose Jaw, Sask., Brandon, Man., Kitchener, Ont., and later this season Regina's Brandt Centre, which is home to the WHL's Regina Pats and the 2018 Brier.


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Microsoft has revealed details of a number of price increases related to its client access licenses (CAL) and server options, which are due to come into force on 1st December.
According to Constellation Research, unlike previous price hikes, Microsoft isn't giving customers several months' notice before the changes come into effect. Instead, it told resellers about the increases and left it up to them to decide whether or not to tell end user customers.
This is the second round of price increasesby Microsoft this year, as it already increased volume licensing prices in the UK by an average of 29 percent in May to adjust for the sustained currency differences between European countries.
User CALs, which allow a single user to access Microsoft software functionality from multiple devices, will have to pay 15 percent more from the beginning of next month.
Device CALs, which allows a single device to have access to Microsoft software, and isn't user specific, will remain unaffected.
The products impacted by the CAL price hike include: Bing Maps server, Exchange server, Project server, Sharepoint server, System Centre, Visual Studio TFS, and Windows server.
Lync Server 2013 is also affected, as enterprises will no longer have the choice between standard and enterprise versions. Instead of paying $695 (£434) for a standard version Lync server, companies will only have the option to buy the $3,646 (£2280) enterprise Lync server.
Sharepoint server 2013 will also collapse into a single version and will face a price increase of 37 percent.
Visio Premium has been discontinued, while Visio standard prices will increase by 20 percent; Visio professional by 5 percent.
Cloud users should also take note, as Office 365 prices will increase between 5 and 8 percent, depending on which plan you have signed up to.
Global analyst at Constellation Research, E. Brent Kelly, said: "The price hike may give organisations an opportunity to pause and consider what kinds of CALs they really need: device CALS, user CALs, or a combination of the two.
"Alternatively it may be time to consider a move to cloud services where the pricing is by the month. Some organisations that use Microsoft's Software Assurance likely have too many licenses, and a cloud model that allows organisations to either ramp up or down the number of licenses they have, may now have added merit."
Computerworld UK contacted Microsoft for comment on the price increases, but hadn't received any at time of publication.
A Microsoft statement to Constellation Research said: "Microsoft recently notified partners about enterprise Client Access Licenses (CALs) changes so they can inform customers about their options before the changes take effect on December 1, 2012."
"These CAL changes include a user-based option that offers more value in support across unlimited devices and simplifies licensing management and compliance as devices in the workplace proliferate. Pricing for user CALs will change to reflect the increased value. Customers should work with their Microsoft partner or account team to assess their options."


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Hello All!!!
Hope all is well out there. Brenna and I are working on slowly getting adjusted to our new time in Ohio. We continue to wake up early (but at least it isn't 4:30 anymore!). Brenna has been taking long naps in the afternoon - I'm sure her little body is trying to adjust as best as possible.
We went to the zoo on Saturday - Brenna really enjoyed that although I think her time spent with her cousin Mikayla was her favorite :-) The girls played well together - I think they were both exhausted by the end of the night. We had a quiet day on Sunday - just doing some gardening and stuff around my parent's house. We went to the park yesterday morning - they have a children's garden there - Brenna loved that and the slides and jungle gym that was close by.
Well, that is about it for now! Take Care!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Tuesday, July 28
Hello All!!!
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Labels: Family travel
Monday, July 27, 2009
Paris Tour De France
View from the 2nd Floor of the Eifel Tower
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Sunday, July 26, 2009
Craft pictures that I haven't shared yet
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Labels: Crafts
Friday, July 24, 2009
Friday, July 24
Hello All!!
Hope all is well out there. Brenna and I are slowly adjusting to our new time over here. We went shopping in the morning/afternoon yesterday - Brenna was a tired toddler - not so much fun in the store... She was ready to run around and get all her pent-up energy out so we after shopping and nap time yesterday we ran around my parents yard. Brenna loved the freedom of running in the yard and was very excited that mommy and gammy joined in :-)
We slept a little later this morning - we almost made it to 6 before waking up! Brenna has discovered pop-tarts and McDonald's here in the States already and loving them :-) Brenna isn't much of a breakfast eater normally, so for her to eat a whole pop-tart first thing is a big thing for her!! We did some more running in the yard this morning - we chased one of her small tennis balls around for a while until we lost it for the 3rd time in the bushes! Brenna and my mom picked flowers and did some other cleaning today - she is such a good helper (I'm sure our families won't want to give her back when it is time to leave!).
Well, that is it for today! Take Care!
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Labels: Family travel
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Thursday, July 23
Hello All!!
Just thought I would let everyone that Brenna and I made it to the US yesterday with no issues. She was an angel on the plane for me (just normal impatience on the long flight - who could blame her!). We landed about 30 minutes early which I was very thankful for - I was getting more antsy than she was by that point! Our plane was an older one so it didn't have the individual headsets on the seats (so that you can pick your own movies) - thank goodness we brought the itouch - what a great little device!!! The only downside to it was we couldn't hear with just the speakers on it - the plane was really loud where we sat (we were the 3rd row from the back - but it made it easy to get Brenna in and out of the bathroom). After about an hour of use, the itouch gave us a battery warning (only 20% left...) - not sure why that happened as we had made sure it was fully charged before leaving. Thank goodness we bought the additional battery back-up :-) Brenna enjoyed her coloring books (especially all her new crayons and colored pencils), putting on her stickers, and changing activities frequently. I think we were well prepared - she fell asleep for about 1 1/2 hours on my lap so that helped take up some additional time. Her only "crying" was more of a whimper (thank goodness) - and that was just on waking up and on landing (and on landing only because she could hear someone's baby crying). I think all the kids did well on the plane - I only heard any crying about 30 minutes before landing for anyone - so other than the massive amount of turbulence we had in the air (some people even clapped when we finally landed - so happy to be on the ground) it was a very quiet flight. Brenna only managed to hit the call button for the flight attendant once and that was when we were getting situated in our seats.
We landed about 30 minutes early and it was the same time as a flight that came in from Paris so Customs was packed. Brenna did well waiting in line - she was tired and shy with anyone who talked to her, but she couldn't wait to get out of the airport and find Gammy and Papa. We had another mother and her son in line behind us (he was 5 and he kept us entertained and talking) who were also living in Germany (although for much longer - they have been there for 2 1/2 years). The downsides to Cincinnati airport was that you have to go through two baggage claims when you fly international (you have to claim before going through customs and then you have to send it on the "local" conveyor to claim again in Terminal 3) and you have to go through security again so that you can leave the airport (crazy - Brenna didn't have to take her shoes off in Frankfurt (where I was more prepared for that possibility) but she did in Cincinnati to just leave the airport!!). Brenna did great helping me pull the suitcases where I needed to and she loved riding on the escalators and moving sidewalks - we really moved through that airport to leave!!
Brenna also did great with the bathrooms all day yesterday. Her only complaint with the airplane was that the flushing was too loud on the toilet (it was pretty loud), but luckily there was a delay so we could just flush when we were leaving the bathroom. My parents got to experience her frequent stopping for the bathroom on the way to there house (we think she stopped to go 4 times, but she did go each time!). She likes to stop even more when she is tired (and who can blame her for wanting to get out of the car so she doesn't fall asleep). About 1 1/2 from my parent's house she fell asleep which is really good considering the amount of nap time she had (I think I was dragging more than she was - and I think she was in a more chipper mood too!). We woke up around 4:30 this morning, so adjusting to Ohio time will take some time, but I'm sure she will need a nap today.
Well, I think that about covers our journey yesterday! Take Care!
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Labels: Family travel
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Tuesday, July 21
Hello All!!!
Hope all is well out there!! We had a quiet last day before our trip tomorrow. I worked on getting all my activities for Brenna put together - hopefully, I will have plenty to keep her entertained for the whole flight!
The weather warmed up for my last full day today - boy did it get hot in my apartment this afternoon. I won't be sad to leave the no air conditioning/no fan for the potential warm days here - but I think the heat has been good for my diet - I haven't really been too hungry.
Well, I'm going to keep my post short - the bugs are starting to invade on my bright monitor (it is the only light on and they are just drawn to it - yuck!
Take Care and see many of you soon!
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Labels: Germany
Monday, July 20, 2009
Monday, July 20
My new notebook cover above - I've been dying to make this turkey - don't ask me why, I don't know - I just think he is really cute! I put it on my suede cloth that I have here - I think it turned out pretty nice.
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Labels: Brenna Pic, Crafts, family pic, Germany
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Sunday, July 19
Crowd above during the race - it was crazy! We had a person butt right into our group - I swear he leaned on me during the whole parade and while the race went on (the parade lasted about an hour, the race about 5 minutes!)... I don't think he though anything of it - he kept talking to us (in some language that I couldn't understand) and expecting us to understand him...
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Labels: Brenna Pic, family pic, Family travel
Friday, July 17, 2009
Friday, July 17
I had to post this picture above from yesterday - it was taken after my post - I love her cheesy smile (I will be able to make Brenna a book soon of all our self-portraits - good thing I have long arms, lol).
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Labels: Brenna Pic, Crafts, family pic, Germany
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Thursday, July 16
Brenna before her visit to kindergarten this morning. The next three pictures were taken by Brenna with my camera (it was on a tripod and she pushed the button down - she loved it and I think her pictures were good/comical). She also did a pretty good getting pictures of my shirt that I made :-)
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Labels: Brenna Pic, Brenna's Pictures, Crafts, family pic, Germany
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Wednesday, July 15
Hello All!!
Hope all is well out there. Brenna and I had a pretty quiet day today. We had german class this morning and then stayed around the house. She loves when we dance together to any music in the house, so we did that quite a bit today. I finished my shirt that I started yesterday. Hopefully, I will get a picture posted soon (sorry my hair looks horrible today and no make-up = no pictures - I really want to show off my work, not make it look worse, lol). Our walk was cut short for the dog - so many bugs outside today, and just muggy.
Dustin is done with his travels for the week (I think). Hopefully, he won't have to work long hours in the office the next two days. Brenna and I have her visit to kindergarten tomorrow - I can't believe she will be going there when we are back from our trip. Brenna's last day with our german teacher will be on Monday - I know that she will miss her!!!
Well, I think that is about it for today. I need to get settled down and go to bed!
Take Care!
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Labels: Germany
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Tuesday, July 14
Hello All!!
Hope all is well out there. We had a pretty busy day today. I woke up early (since Dustin isn't here) and got busy on some project work. I finished my second towel for my sister (I haven't decided if I will post any pictures for her or make her wait until we are back in the US - hey, she has waited this long to get them...), decorated a small apron for my visit with some German friends today, and started a new project for a shirt I found on the internet (maybe there will be pictures tomorrow - I haven't decided yet... (wow, could I just make a decision already!!! lol).
We had lunch with our friends and then Brenna had a chance to play with Emma and all her neat toys. She loved this although it resulted in no nap and then an early bedtime.
Well, I'm exhausted from my busy day!
Take Care!
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Labels: Germany
Monday, July 13, 2009
Monday, July 13
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Most of the stories I heard growing up were dominated by my McDonald side through my father Keith. His full name was Keith Barclay MacDonald. I heard stories about the family through his siblings. My father really didn't talk that much about his family. He was close to his father and siblings. I knew a little about my father's mother Grace, my grandmother, but the stories were mostly about her death and it was all very sad.
Miriam, my aunt, had provided my first introduction to my great grandparents on the Barclay side by sending me a page of typed notes about 1986 that had two paragraphs describing each one of these two individuals with the surname of Barclay.
As I read the two paragraphs that described by great-grandfather and grandmother I tried to reach my mind behind the words. I was astounded! Who were these two people? Reading about these two individuals for the first time sparked a great curiosity in me. I will start with George's paragraph
In reviewing these notes here are a few thoughts based on what I have learned. I will go into more detail in future posts.
His name was George Angus Barclay and this is correct.
The date of birth of 1846 is not correct. He was born August 18, 1844 per his Civil War Pension file.
The death of date of 1898 is correct. He died October 28, 1898.
He enlisted August 15, 1862 as a wagoner Co. I, 9th Minn. Vol. Inf. This is all correct according to his Civil War Pension file and Civil War Service file. The enlistment at Fort Snelling is not correct. He enlisted at Fort Ridgely at the time of the Dakota Indian uprising.
He homesteaded in what is called Pine River. Yes he bought land in the Pine River area and settled there by about 1873.
He operated a half-way house. I didn't know what this term "half-way house" meant. Answers.com defines this as:
"A stopping place, such as an inn, that marks the midpoint of a journey."
True, he first had a trading post on the south fork of the Pine River and later he moved up to the present area of Pine River about where the visitor's center is located. He built a house, barn, a store, later a hotel. It was situated by a train depot after about 1896 and was a place were a lot of hunters, loggers, businessmen, settlers and travelers would stop for the night.
He financed "gyppo loggers." Again I did not know what this term "gyppo" meant. Dictionary.dot com defines this term as:
"a logger who operates on a small budget and typically gleans the timberlands already cut by larger companies."
"someone willing to do piecework, usually a non-union worker…"
George did have logging interests. I have a timber contract he had signed. To what extent and who he employed is not known.
He was shot while reading the paper on October 28, 1898. This is true my great-grandfather was shot and killed. The bullet traveled through the front window of his hotel. It caused quite an up roar and resulted in a Coroner's Inquest and later a trial.
It is not known whether he was born in Scotland or New Jersey. George's birth is still shrouded in mystery. I have tracked him back to 1850 where he was living in Enfield, Connecticut. He is six years old. He is not with his father or mother. He is with a completely different family.
His father was John Barclay. This is true. I have been researching John Barclay and have quite a bit of information on him.
His mother was "Margaret." George's mother is a mystery. Miriam knew very little about her and so far I have not been able to identify her.
George was indeed a small man as described in his Civil War Pension file medical records. He came in at 5 feet 4 inches tall. In 1892 he weight 125 lbs. If you compared my great-grandfather with me, we would be about the same size. He was a wagoner in the Civil War which means he handled those huge wagons and mules?
I was able to target each one of these comments written by my Aunt Miriam and it started me on a great adventure in researching the life of my great-grandfather.


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AIESEC alumni
Stay connected with friends and colleagues
and help shape the future of AIESEC
Stay connected with friends and colleagues
and help shape the future of AIESEC
3 reasons to reconnect with AIESEC
Whether you graduate from university in 2016 or graduated
in 1966, continue your journey with AIESEC
When you leave AIESEC, the extensive and diverse global network can be of great value to you. Whether it's business contacts, networking opportunities, local knowledge or language help, both AIESECers and alumni can lend a hand
You may be in the position where you can help an AIESECer find a fantastic opportunity, or assist your company / NGO to benefit from access to Global Talent. By doing this you secure the ongoing success of AIESEC
From annual conferences, to local meet-ups, we are aiming to breathe new life into the alumni activities in order to help you network and enjoy them more, while meeting fellow alumni and current AIESECers
How you can give back to AIESEC
Know of any bright young minds in your personal or professional circles? Get in touch and increase our network's talent
Wherever you're currently based, you can still participate in AIESEC events at your local hub
Connect with us on LinkedIn or befriend us on Facebook, and encourage other AIESEC alumni to do the same!
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Reconnecting with AIESEC
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I'm setting the price of the molded 1/8" acrylic windshields at $350+shipping. The kit will include: installation guidelines, two aluminum brackets, 1/2"OD rivet washers for 1/8" rivets. Other hardware (nuts, bolts, washers, rivets or acrylic drill bits can be provided for an additional cost. I'm going to be receiving a rotax boot cowl next week so I can verify whether of not the windshields will fit and I'll post those results then.
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She will speak on the theme of the parade, "Maspeth Honors Women in the Military."
Zimmermann enlisted and completed basic training at Fort McClellan, Alabama, on April 24, 1976. She worked her enlisted rank to SFC and worked as chief ward master of 343rd Evac Hospital in Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn.
After 14 years as an enlisted soldier, she accepted her commission as second lieutenant on June 27, 1990. Zimmermann continued to work with the 343rd Evac Hospital until it was disbanded.
She was then assigned as personnel officer at the 8th Medical Brigade in Fort Hamilton, serving as the mobilization officer in the deployment preparations for soldiers and family support for 11 years.
Zimmermann retired on April 24, 2000. Her noted decorative badges include Component Achievement Medal Army Service Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal and Armed Forces Reserve Component Achievement Medal.
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Jane Crowley joined the United States Marine Corp Women's Service in 1943. On January 1, 1944, Crowley was assigned to boot camp at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, which she complete as private first class.
She would remain on active duty for the remainder of WWII, and resigned months after the fall of Japan. Crowley returned to the home of her parents, Timothy Dennis Sullivan, born in Brooklyn and a U.S. Army Veteran of WWI, and her mother Ethel Pender.
Crowley continued her service as a community activist and editor of the Maspeth Chronicle, and has helped restore the Queens Historical Society to the viable institution it is today. Crowley also served as executive director of Maspeth Town Hall and was grand marshal of the 1993 Memorial Day Parade.


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People asked, so here goes...
I posted over in the Artisan Bread discussion, and people asked that I post photos. This seems to be the place for that.
These are photos of breads that I've made as well as a couple of photos of the results of a course I took from Carl Shavitz (namely Grissini and Bagels). Enjoy (I certainly enjoyed eating them)...
3 Challah Buns
Grissini from the Artisan Bread Course
Basket of Sourdough
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My name's Mark, a big Ravens fan from the north east of England. Pleased to have signed up and hopefully looking forward to some debates here :)
Excited to say that I'm going to my first ever Ravens game on November 30th when they play the Chargers :)
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Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HDAlthough Walsh's system of offense can compensate for lack of talent; however, defense is a different story. According to Walsh, talent on defense was essential and could not be compensated for. What did Walsh do in 1981? He acquired physical and talented players on defense.


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Blood Establishment Registration and Product Listing
All owners or operators of establishments that manufacture blood products are required to register with the FDA, pursuant to section 510 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, unless they are exempt under 21 CFR 607.65. A list of every blood product manufactured, prepared, or processed for commercial distribution must also be submitted. Products must be registered and listed within 5 days of beginning operation, and annually between November 15 and December 31. Blood product listings must be updated every June and December.
The Electronic Blood Establishment Registration (eBER) Public Query Application is where you may search for information on registered blood establishments.
Blood establishments located outside of the United States that import or offer for import blood products into the U.S. are required to register with FDA. The name of the United States agent, the name of each importer, and each person who imports or offers for import these blood products must also be provided.
Form FDA-2830, Blood Establishment Registration and Product Listing, is used for submission of registration and product listing information to the FDA. The form (and accompanying instructions) may be downloaded to complete and submit by mail. Alternatively, the information may be submitted electronically. Instructions for completing the electronic form are available below.


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Mating in Captivity
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Mating in Captivity
Unlocking Erotic Intelligence
On Sale: 10/10/2017
Price: $17.99
About the Book
A New York City therapist examines the paradoxical relationship between domesticity and sexual desire and explains what it takes to bring lust home.
One of the world's most respected voices on erotic intelligence, Esther Perel offers a bold, provocative new take on intimacy and sex. Mating in Captivity invites us to explore the paradoxical union of domesticity and sexual desire, and explains what it takes to bring lust home.
Drawing on more than twenty years of experience as a couples therapist, Perel examines the complexities of sustaining desire. Through case studies and lively discussion, Perel demonstrates how more exciting, playful, and even poetic sex is possible in long-term relationships. Wise, witty, and as revelatory as it is straightforward, Mating in Captivity is a sensational book that will transform the way you live and love.
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"Her advice is refreshingly counterintuitive." - Salon.com
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"A charming blend of wit and wisdom...this book will give you a fresh perspective on long-term love." - Gold Coast Bulletin (Australia)
"Well argued points written with considerable eloquence." - Jerusalem Post
"This is a brave book...refreshing." - The Times Higher Education Supplement
"So honest it hurts." - Irish Times
"An excellent book, full of provocative prose and entertaining case illustrations." - Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy
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James is a consultant at the BCG Henderson Institute (2016-2017), supporting the research of BCG Fellows. His work at BHI focuses on the impact of analytics and artificial intelligence on business strategy and on new approaches to strategic risk management.
James joined The Boston Consulting Group in 2014. His case experience includes strategy, advanced analytics, and organizational transformation projects with clients in the public, retail, and oil and gas sectors.


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These Snowmen Bracelet Bead Kits contain snowmen beads, starflake beads, bead bells, pony beads, elastic cording and instructions. You get everything needed to make 10 Snowmen Bracelets.
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Unauthorized migrant numbers may be increasing, study finds
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Washington D.C., Sep 26, 2013 / 12:37 am (CNA/EWTN News).- As the Pope and bishops continue to call for the just and humane treatment of migrants, a new survey has found that the population of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. may be rising.
In a Sept. 24 preliminary estimate, the Pew Research Center concluded that a decline in the U.S. population of unauthorized immigrants following the 2007-2009 recession has stalled.
Studying U.S. Census data, the research organization noted that between 2007 and 2009, the population of undocumented immigrants in the country fell from 12.2 million to 11.3 million people.
However, as the economy has recovered, the sharp decrease in undocumented immigration in the country has slowed, and Pew estimated that as of March 2012, the number had climbed to 11.7 million, according to government data.
In a Sept. 6 op-ed in the New York Daily News, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York said that "no one can be proud of the enormous underclass of undocumented workers that's been allowed to form" in the United States.
Cardinal Dolan, who is the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, pointed to "millions of our neighbors who live on the margins, have their families fractured and are easily exploited."
Pope Francis has also commented on the pressing issue of immigration. On Sept. 24, he called for the faithful to help "enable others to see, that migrants and refugees do not only represent a problem to be solved, but are brothers and sisters to be welcomed, respected and loved."
The preliminary estimate from Pew noted that nearly two-thirds of unauthorized immigrants live in six states: California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Texas, and that a majority of the unauthorized immigrants are from Mexico.
The news coincides with the U.S. bishops' campaign for immigration reform in the United States, which has included Masses, educational opportunities, and public forums.
National lawmakers have debated possible reform measures while the bishops have concentrated their focus on earned legalization programs for undocumented workers currently in the country, worker programs to allow foreign-born workers to enter the country safely and legally, the preservation of families, due process rights alongside enforcement, and efforts to address the root causes that drive migration.
"We want to try to pull out all the stops," said Kevin Appleby, the director of migration policy for the U.S. Bishops to the New York Times of the campaign.
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As you can see from this before shot, the room has no real character. There are no windows and it is very small, even for a powder room. The only real thing it has going for it are the high ceilings.
Double Take - Powder Room Makeover
As you can see from this before shot, the room has no real character. There are no windows and it is very small, even for a powder room. The only real thing it has going for it are the high ceilings.
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It looks so great! And yes, I've ruined many a needles! :)ReplyDelete
This looks fantastic! I love the wallpaper - it tranformed the space!ReplyDelete
wow, what a great transformation!ReplyDelete
Great wallpaper! Huge impact! Just found your blog... following!ReplyDelete
It's beautiful! Good job!!ReplyDelete
Thank you for all these sweet comments! You have made my Thanksgiving holiday!! Mandi.ReplyDelete
wow. that looks amazing mandi. the fabric around the sink is perfect!! and the wallpaper really does pop.ReplyDelete
The wallpaper is just what the room needed to look loved~ReplyDelete
To get the wrinkles out of the linen without losing the linen-y texture, just spray it with water and smooth it with your hands - you know I know whereof I speak!
Thanks for the tip, Tricia! And yes, I do believe you know a thing or two about linen! M.ReplyDelete
I have a vanity and guest bath of similar size I love the idea of skirting the vanity--it doesn't seem to take up too much room and looks so polished!ReplyDelete
Looks lovely!ReplyDelete
It's gorgeous!! I have a tiny potty on our main floor as well.. can I persuade you to make me a skirt as gorgeous as that?! xoReplyDelete
It's stunning! I love the wallpaper and your skirted sink is so fabulous- nice work!ReplyDelete
Oh gosh, this is totally stunning!!! The wallpaper is magnificent and the skirted sink is so dressy...standing ovation from me!! You did a fabulous job!ReplyDelete
Oh I just love what you did with your powder room! So incredibly charming!! I wallpapered my master bath in a red toile and I love it~ (I blogged about it if you want to check it out.) I love all the touches you put in your bathroom as well- the skirted sink is adorable! Thank you for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! Now following you along! :)ReplyDelete
How elegant - I love this! New follower, btw!ReplyDelete
Hi there- just wanted to let you know I highlighted your post at this weeks Feathered Nest Party!ReplyDelete
WOW... this is gorgeous! This was featured over on French Country Cottage, and is such an eye catcher! I love the skirted sink.ReplyDelete
Really nice! How is the Velcro on the sink holding up? I ask because I did the same thing to out laundry sink but the Velcro is not sticking well. Any hints?ReplyDelete
That looks fantastic! The skirt really madea difference too, great job!ReplyDelete
JOB. WELL. DONE.ReplyDelete
I'm working on my powder room right now and since I can't afford a nice wallpaper right now I'm planning on hand painting a pattern on the walls...I know, crazy right?
This bathroom really does look very nice!!!
People always want to decorate their bedroom where they can feel good atmosphere. To give good look they can use different colors of lights.ReplyDelete
What are the deminsions and how wide is the door?ReplyDelete


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Pleasant Ridge Reserve has received numerous prestigious awards. Most Recently Pleasant Ridge Reserve was awarded Best of Show at the 2005 American Cheese Society conference, an accolade it won for the second time, having been awarded Best of Show in 2001 as well. Additionally, Pleasant Ridge Reserve was named U.S. Champion at the 2003 U.S Championship cheese contest. Pleasant Ridge Reserve is the only cheese to ever win both national competitions.
Pleasant Ridge Reserve is an original cheese inspired by farmstead cheeses from the alpine provinces of southeastern France. The aging techniques they use were originally developed in the Middle Ages when cheeses similar to Pleasant Ridge Reserve were aged in limestone caves and washed frequently with a brine solution. Washing the rind keeps it free of unwanted microbes and produces a variety of pleasing flavors. Because of the time-consuming hand work involved, this practice is rarely used today.
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For more than 45 years Safariland™ has produced some of the finest and most innovative products for the law enforcement, competitive shooting and military industries. In 1964, following his father's request for a custom holster, Neale Perkins launched a holster business from his garage in Sierra Madre, California. He named his new company after the African safaris he and his father enjoyed together. From these humble beginnings, Safariland quickly went from making a few hundred holsters to more than 5,000 within a few months.
In 1996, American Body Armor and its shareholders joined forces to form Armor Holdings, a diversified holding company with three manufacturing locations and plans for significant additional growth. Over the course of 11 years, Armor Holdings acquired many of the most-recognized equipment brands in the law enforcement industry, including Safariland. Each company brought with it the spirit of innovation and a passion for its customers and products.
In July 2007, BAE Systems acquired Armor Holdings and BAE Systems Products Group was formed. That acquisition created a significant opportunity to grow the business further in the United States and foreign markets. In addition, the acquisition enabled Armor Holdings' customers to benefit from the talent, business resources and technology a leading defense contractor brings to the table.
Throughout these changes, we have maintained the same spirit of innovation and passion for protecting our customers that existed in Neale's small California garage back in 1964. The spirit of our new motto remains largely unchanged: Together, we save lives™.


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This product covers Alaska and Hawaii with enhanced terrain mesh compiled directly from the latest USGS National Elevation Dataset (NED) source data.
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The world is not flat…it comprises mountains, valleys, rolling plains, etc. I.E. topographical features. These bumps, dips, and flat areas all need to be translated into a surface understood by your flight simulator. Terrain Mesh is the name given to the Digital Elevation Model, (DEM), that represents these topographical features. This is the surface of the earth over which the user flies in the simulator (or crashes into!) For more than a decade, FSGenesis has been the leader in highly realistic, high resolution terrain mesh for flight simulator. So to make your simulator world and scenery as realistic as possible, you need terrain mesh!


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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Running back Larry Johnson, who made two gay slurs within a 24-hour period and has a history of poor behavior both on and off the field, was given what amounts to a one-game suspension Wednesday night by the Kansas City Chiefs.
Missing one game check will cost the troubled former Pro Bowler about $213,000.
In a three-sentence release, the Chiefs said Johnson would be suspended until Monday, Nov. 9. The team is on its bye week and will not play again until traveling to Jacksonville on Nov. 8.
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The Chiefs had been saying for three days that they were "investigating" the situation. Johnson was told to stay away from the team on Tuesday.
In 2007, Johnson signed a five-year contract extension that guaranteed him about $19 million and could be worth as much as $45 million. But because of these latest problems, his future with the Chiefs beyond Nov. 8 may still be cloudy.
Coach Todd Haley and first-year general manager Scott Pioli have repeatedly said they are trying to build a new culture and a new attitude for a struggling franchise which has sunk to the bottom of the NFL and that disloyalty will not be tolerated.
A two-time Pro Bowler who needs just 75 yards rushing to break the team's career record, Johnson first used the gay slur on his Twitter account in an exchange with one of his followers on Sunday night. Earlier he had posted comments calling Haley's qualifications into question.
Then in a whispered remark on Monday after telling reporters in the locker room he was not talking, Johnson repeated the slur, according to the Kansas City Star which has posted audio of the alleged comment.
The three-sentence news release issued Wednesday night said only that Johnson, who turns 30 in a few weeks, was suspended for conduct detrimental to the club. The Chiefs said they would have no further comment on Johnson's status "at this time."
Johnson wrote the objectionable material on his Twitter account several hours after the Chiefs (1-6) lost 37-7 to San Diego, one of their most lopsided home losses ever.
Johnson issued an apology on Tuesday, almost exactly 12 months after apologizing to the team and its fans and ownership for two incidents in Kansas City nightspots that led to his pleading guilty to disturbing the peace.
Those problems caused him to be benched for three games in 2008 and suspended by commissioner Roger Goodell for an additional game.
In addition, Johnson has incurred the wrath of fans and coaches for such things as drawing penalties by hurling his helmet onto the turf during games to protest poor blocking.
Haley, while refusing to comment on Johnson specifically, has been saying that the Chiefs took the public conduct of players very seriously.
Johnson was one of the best running backs in the NFL in 2005 and '06, running for more than 1,700 yards each season and earning Pro Bowl honors. But this season, like the Chiefs, he has struggled. The blocking has not been good and Johnson does not appear to possess the speed and power that made him so effective three years ago. In 132 carries, he has rushed for 358 yards, 2.7 yards per carry.


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We are aiming to become the top runner of mine crushing & grinding equipment supplier & exporter in heavy industry. What's more, we can provide the best service as well as attach importance to environment protection & sustainable development.
GME is a joint-stock enterprise which manufactures large and medium-sized machinery forming R & D, production and sale into an integral system. Established in 1987, located in Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China, covering above 200,000 square meters including several subsidiaries.
The big & medium sized industrial grinding mills, stone crushing & screen, sand making machines and other crushing & grinding equipments that we manufactured products firstly passed ISO9001:2000 international quality system certificate in China, and our products have won 6 national patents and 16 national practical new type patents.
GME is one of the permanent members in China Sand-Stone Association, our products such as mobile crusher, jaw crusher, impact crusher, cone crusher, vertical shaft impact crusher, new type sand making machine, etc. are all recommend products of China sand-stone industry.
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Parque Plaza Sésamo is the Mexican counterpart to the US theme park Sesame Place based on Plaza Sésamo. Located in Monterrey, the theme park had its grand opening on October 12, 1995, and operates year round. Like Sesame Place in the U.S., Parque Plaza Sesamo consists of water attractions, rides and shows, along with walk-around versions of the Muppets from both Sesame Street and Plaza Sesamo.
The park occasionally hosts celebrity events, with soccer stars, mayoral candidates, and other notables making appearances. Character birthdays are celebrated at the park during "Festividad de personajes".
- Regular characters include
- Abelardo Montoya
- Lola
- Pancho Contreras
- El Conde Contar (The Count)
- Aurora (Prairie Dawn)
- Elmo
- Enrique (Ernie)
- Beto (Bert)
- Lucas El Comegalletas (Cookie Monster)
- Zoe (debuted in 2006)
- Abby Cadabby (debuted in 2009)
- Archibaldo (Grover) (debuted in 2012)
- Special guest appearances
- Villasésamo : The entrance to the park leads down a colorful street, featuring shops, restaurants and walk-around characters.
- Castillo del Conde Contar (The Castle of Count) : At the center of Villasésamo is the Count's castle, surrounded by a lake and topiary numbers. Visitors can explore the castle and look out onto the park.
- Crazy Tower : A ride attached to the Count's Castle.
- Lago Contar (Lake Count) : A relaxing boat ride that brings visitors into the underground area of the Count's castle.
- Circo Sésamo : A merry-go-round.
- Catariños : A gentle roller coaster.
- Expreso Minero (Mining Express) : A runaway-train roller coaster.
- Tecnoaventuras : An arcade.
- Aerosésamo (Air Sesame) : An airplane ride for young visitors.
- Ovni (UFO) : A spinning ride in the air.
- Burbujas (Bubbles) : A spinning ride featuring Ernie and Rubber Duckie.
- Carretas (Carts) : A Ferris wheel with mining carts.
- Camión Sésamo (Sesame Bus) : A monorail ride featuring the famous yellow Plaza Sésamo bus.
- Space Shot : A free-fall thrill ride.
- Sombreros (Hats) : A gentler version of Space Shot for young visitors.
- Grand Prix : A car-driving attraction.
- Trenecito : A train ride.
- Tornado : A swinging ride.
- Maremoto (Tidal Wave) : A water thrill ride.
- SKP : A spinning free-fall thrill ride.
- Aquamundo : A water park area, with slides, a beach and swimming pools.
- Isla Aventura: A new aquatic area with 2 wave pools, a theater and 3 Party areas.
Stage shows
- Gala Sésamo (2010)
- Gran Musical (2011)
- Cuento de Navidad (ca. 2011)
- Concierto Rock (2016)
- El Gran Show (2017)
- Champ Car driver Mario Dominguez, May 19, 2007
- Dr. José L. Elizondo, June 18 & 19, 2007
- Telenovela actor José Luis Reséndez, 2007


text: Osteoporosis Osteoporosis causes a loss of bone mass and destruction of bone tissue. The bones most often affected are the hips, spine, and wrists. Bone Density Test A bone density test measures the strength and density of your bones as you approach menopause and, when the test is repeated sometime later, can help determine how quickly you are losing bone mass and density. Preventing Broken Bones Bones are tough and resilient, but if you push them hard enough—if you fall on a hard surface, for instance—they can crack or break. Hip Fracture A hip fracture is classified by the specific area of the break and the type of break(s) in the bone. It is a serious injury and requires immediate medical attention. Osteoporosis: Evaluate Your Risk Many people are unaware they have osteoporosis until they have advanced symptoms, which may include a broken hip or wrist, low back pain or a hunched back.


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Everything you need to know about the Irish surname Kelly - its meaning, origins, interesting facts and famous people with the last name Kelly
Irish derivation: Ó Ceallaigh.
Name meaning: Descendant of Ceallach," "bright-haired," or "troublesome."
Counties associated with the name: Armagh, Carlow, Clare, Derry, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Longford, Mayo, Meath, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Tyrone, Waterford, Westmeath, and Wicklow.
Coat of arms motto: God is a strong tower to me.
Interesting facts:
- Second most common name in Ireland, behind Murphy.
- There are more Kellys in the US and in Britain respectively than in Ireland.
- Australian sailors whose surnames are Kelly are nicknamed "Ned" after the famed outlaw.
- It is not only in the top 100 surnames in the US but also in the top 100 first names.
Some famous Kellys:
- Gene Kelly (1912-1996, American actor)
- Grace Kelly (1929-1982, American actor)
- Minka Kelly (b1980, American actor)
- Ned Kelly (1855-1880, Australian outlaw)
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Boss Micro BR-80
• MIDI drum pattern construction kits for creating arrangements.
• Excellent amp models and effects arranged by genre and instrument.
• Eight tracks of audio, plus up to 64 "V-Tracks" for additional takes.
Wealth of great amps/FX/rhythms, high track count.
Lightweight design, should come with protective case.
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When Boss first unveiled the Micro BR in 2007, it was the kind of device that everyone wanted to get their hands on—a sleek, sexy, and incredibly portable hand-held 4-track recorder with effects and amp models, easy-to-arrange drum machine patterns, and an MP3 player, all in a footprint not much bigger than a guitar tuner. Last summer, Roland introduced the first top-down update of the BR, with the decidedly modernized BR-80 ($299, street), which adds a built-in split stereo mic, 8-track recording, more and better-organized effects and models, and the new eBand mode, which makes the BR-80 a handy practice tool for jamming with MP3s while having control over playback pitch and tempo. And just for the record, it's still one sexy looking machine.
The new stereo pair of built-in mics makes the BR a worthy all-in-one field recorder, though certainly not quite to the specs of dedicated field units like the LS-100. It's in multitrack mode (MTR) that the BR-80 really shines. With eight full tracks to play with (plus track-bouncing options and eight virtual tracks per channel), along with independent pan, level, 3-band EQ, reverb, and solo/mute for every channel, it's unusually broad and deep for something its size. The effects and models are solid sounding, and they're logically laid out into preset groups by both genre and instrument. I especially dug the Surf, Fuzz Rock, Liverpool, and Progressive patches. Given the BR's practical uses, Boss has made some smart choices here, too. It was pleasantly surprising to find pitch correction and harmonization among the vocal effects, a slew of decent mastering effects, plus simulators for making your electric guitar sound like a bass or acoustic guitar. Now that's a real-world, recording-on-the-go stroke of genius.