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Cindy Bailey – Cindy Bailey was born and raised in Roanoke, Virginia but her roots go back to Botetourt County. Her great great grandfather, Lucian Garland, was a Botetourt County Sheriff and farmer. Cindy graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Marketing. After college she worked in the marketing departments of banks in Roanoke and Richmond. While working in Richmond she met her husband Hal, a native of Daleville, and relocated to Fincastle. Cindy and Hal currently reside at Hal's family homeplace in Daleville, Baileywick Farm, and have two children, Julia and Hal, Jr. Cindy is the Marketing Director at the Bank of Fincastle and is pleased to be a part of the board of HFI.
Karen Beasley – A resident of Botetourt County for over 40 years. She and her husband Dan have lived in their current home, built in 1910, for almost 23 years. She is retired from Orvis, a long time volunteer at the Botetourt Food Pantry and an active member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Fincastle. Karen and Dan have 3 children and 5 grandchildren.
Lynne Bolton – Born in Fincastle and lived there until her father was transferred when she was 11. A graduate of Mary Washington University, Lynne first worked in corporate America for many years in the plastics industry. In 2004, Lynne moved back to Fincastle from Philadelphia, Pa. in order to help with her aging parents. At that time, she also decided to try "giving back" some of what she was blessed to receive over her academic years. As a result, she is now a social studies teacher at Lord Botetourt High School, and very active in school activities while focusing on helping the students to excel whenever possible. Because of her love of history and historic preservation, Lynne was and is delighted to be a member of HFI, and to have been asked to serve on the Board of Directors over the next term.
Peggy Bolton – Bio coming soon!
Alan Brenner – Born in New York City and raised in North Carolina and Newport News, VA, Alan moved to Fincastle in 2006. Alan is a graduate of VCU and JMU. He is the retired principal of Lord Botetourt High School and spent over 30 years in education as a History teacher and high school administrator. After retirement, he started a solar installation business, Main Street Solar, LLC, with his son, Andrew. Alan has been involved in historical preservation for all of his adult life and brings a wealth of construction and repair skills to the board. Alan has two children, Andrew and Evelyn, and two grandchildren, Henry and Pierce.
Carol Brenner – A native of Fincastle, attending Botetourt County Schools and graduating from Lord Botetourt High School. She graduated from Radford University and earned advanced degrees from Virginia Tech. After a career in retail management with Leggett of Roanoke, and education positions in Roanoke City and Roanoke County Schools, she currently serves the students at James River High School as a School Counselor. As an HFI board member, Carol interests include supporting the Town of Fincastle in enhancing the physical environment of the town and promoting tourism in the area. Interests include preservation efforts that honor the historical nature of Fincastle and surrounding areas. Carol has twin sons, Andrew and Benton, who reside in Roanoke and Tampa, Florida and two grandchildren, Henry and Pierce.
Kip Burton – I grew up in north Georgia and attended Georgia Southern College, majoring in biology and chemistry. Plans to become a veterinarian were altered when I became a Naval Aviator instead. I met and married Lyn and we had three children, who have made us very proud. 21 years were spent flying, moving and traveling, with the Navy. During my military service I received a masters degree in Business and Management. After my military retirement, I went to work for Piedmont Airlines and continued with them until my final retirement. We live on a small farm and love our animals, land and beauty here in Botetourt. I have served a treasurer of HFI, worked on many committees for festivals and events, and have worked on the Lewis & Clark disk dedication for the town.
Lyn Burton – I am originally from Atlanta, Ga. I attended Florida State University. After graduation, I worked for Eastern Airlines . I met and married, Kip, who was a Naval officer. I was then a military wife for the next 21 years. We had three children and moved from coast to coast and finally settled in Virginia Beach. I began teaching Middle School and after moving to a little farm near Fincastle, taught at James River High School. I have been a member of HFI since 2007 and have enjoyed many wonderful times with many wonderful people.
Melodye Hollingsworth – a native of Roanoke, Va. I attended Ferrum Jr. College in the mid sixties. I began my career at Norfolk & Western in 1966 in the Accounting Dept. I retired in 2006 from Norfolk Southern Corp. after 39 and 1/2 years of service. I have one daughter, who is a teacher and lives in Lynchburg, Va. I did live in Botetourt County in the Daleville area from 1979 to 1987 and was involved in several organizations in the community .I became involved with HFI about 5 years ago when Karen Shriver asked that I help her with advertising for the Home and Garden Tour. I have helped with different projects and look forward to working with the Board members.
Betty Holt- A native of East Tennessee, her ancestors migrated from Fauquier County, VA through Botetourt ounty in 1791 to the area of North Carolina that would become Tennessee. She has a B.S. degree from East Tennessee State University and spent her career as an accountant wherever she lived. After her graduation from ETSU she moved to Baltimore where she met her husband, Ed Holt, who is from Fincastle and is a seventh generation Botetourt native. Together they have lived and raised their family in Baltimore, Raleigh, and Marietta, GA. They have two daughters who currently live and work in Raleigh, NC. When they realized that retirement was on the horizon, they left the Atlanta suburbs and moved to Daleville to renew old friendships and find a slower pace of life. Active in Bonsack Baptist Church, she is learning more about Botetourt and helping others learn about the history of this beautiful area.
Mary Catherine Layman- Was born and grew up in Roanoke, Virginia. She attended William Fleming High School and Bridgewater College. In 1967 she married Rodney Layman , who was born and raised in Botetourt County. In 1974 they built a home in Coverdale and have lived in Botetourt County for 33 years. She worked in the banking industry before the birth of her two children. Later she was branch manager of Jones Supply and purchasing agent for Harris Office Furniture. She is a life long member of Williamson Road Church of the Brethren where she has served on the church board and served as church clerk. She is currently a deacon there. Also,she is a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She is a new member of the Board of Directors and served last year as a guide for the Fincastle home tour.
Sarah Meadows – Grew up in Botetourt, and while she lived close to Blue Ridge in the Rainbow Forest neighborhood, she spent many childhood days in Fincastle, visiting friends and enjoying such events as the Christmas parade, the Fincastle Festival, trick-or-treating and weekly trips to the library. Always having an interest in the town itself, her family hoped to someday move there and restore one of the historical homes. That lifelong dream became a reality in 2013 when Sarah purchased the Peck Cottage on Jefferson Street. Sarah has ancestral ties to Botetourt on both sides of her family. She is a descendant of John Alderson, who settled just west of Fincastle in the 1700s and is credited with the establishment of the first Baptist Church west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. She is also a descendant of Johann and Eva Dorothea Kessler (Lehman), whose German family arrived in Botetourt in the 1700s in what is now Blue Ridge. Those ancestors are buried in the Old Glade Creek Cemetery adjacent to Colonial School, where Sarah attended. Sarah is a graduate of Virginia Tech and Hollins University. She is an elementary Art teacher in Salem and is the illustrator of the children's book, Hello Hokie Bird! In her spare time, she enjoys home restoration projects, gardening, genealogy, American history, collecting early American antiques, photography and painting.
Lissy K. Merenda – A resident of Botetourt County for over 30 years, Lissy located here from New Jersey by way of attending college at Hollins University. There she received a BA in Psychology and Sociology. Later she received a M. Ed in Counseling from VPI and SU. She was employed for 31 years with Roanoke City Public Schools working briefly as a social-work counselor for six years and 25 years in community relations with job descriptions including Public Information Officer, event coordinator, public relations and marketing, and coordinator of their Volunteer Partnership Program. She has served on numerous committees and boards at the local, regional level and was the President of the Virginia School Volunteer Program for eight years. "The Volunteer Partnership Program was my passion," she said, "building it to national recognition and becoming a trainer and facilitator for the national organization." It was through the national organization that she met her husband, Dan. Lissy has two sons and a daughter and Dan has two daughters. They have two Golden Retrivers, Meriwether and Hamilton, who are true members of the family, she says. Lissy took early retirement, worked briefly for United Way and then she and Dan discovered Santillane and decided to take on the project of renovating this beautiful home. Santillane is now a venue for special events and a B & B. In addition to serving on the HFI Board, Lissy serves on her church board, Williamson Road Church of the Brethren where she has been an active member for 30 years. "I enjoy gardening, decorating, crafts and entertaining so Santillane is a pretty good match for me," she says.
Marcia Neighbors – Is a fifth generation "Fincastlian". Other than my years in college and teaching 5 years in northern Virginian, I have lived here all my life. I taught choral music and drama for 34 years in Virginia and 30 of those years here in Botetourt County. I have just retired and am finding that my life is busier now than ever. I am married to my wonderful husband, Mack, and have three children, Chad (Cherie), Christine (David) and Ginni Ellen and one grandson, Isaiah. We live in a farmhouse dating from the 1830's and have had a great time restoring it and finding just the right antiques for it. Of course, this is an ongoing process. I have been involved with HFI for many years. However, there was a big gap in my involvement as my children hit their teen years. I served on the board during the late 80's and early 90's as well as chaired the Craft part of the Fincastle Festival. I am excited to be working with Patty King and Weldon Martin and the Botetourt Historical Society on the outreach program for the schools. I feel that it is vitally important to show these children their past and get them excited so they can take this history to the future. There is so much that needs to be shared with the students so that our history will live on.
Betty Reynolds – Betty Reynolds grew up in Staunton, graduated from JMU and then married Jim Reynolds and moved to the Roanoke area. I retired from teaching kindergarten in 2010 after teaching for 33 years. Jim and I have two children, Anne Simmons and her husband Chad who live near Fincastle with their two daughters, and a son Phillip Reynolds and daughter-in-law, Kristin, who presently reside in Sacramento, California. The primary reason we moved to Fincastle in 2016 was to be closer to family. We have really enjoyed meeting new folks and helping with the HFI events and projects. This is obviously an area rich in history and I'm impressed with the dedication and enthusiasm of members of the community in trying to preserve this heritage for future generations.


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The famous mobile landmark that is the London black cab as built by the London Taxi Company could soon appear in other capital cities, with the automaker's Chinese owner currently pitching the vehicle to the kings and queens of several other major European population centres.
It's good news for UK jobs too, as Chairman Carl-Peter Forster said the company plans to boost production of the vehicles from just over 1,000 to over 10,000 a year by 2020, with the work being carried out in a new facility it's building near its existing base in Coventry.
Forster said of the plan: "We are currently presenting the taxi to major European cities. We've been to Oslo, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona, Berlin this week and based on this same platform... we will offer this light commercial vehicle. 2019/20/21 that is our horizon."
Although in these post-Brexit vote times, are the people of Amsterdam really going to want to be reminded of the existence of the UK as they go about their cosmopolitan, European business? [Reuters]
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1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
By Tom Hagin
SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $ 19,770 Price As Tested $ 22,450 Engine Type DOHC 16-valve 1.8 Liter I4 w/MEFI* Engine Size 112 cid/1839 cc Horsepower 138 @ 6500 RPM Torque (lb-ft) 117 @ 5000 RPM Wheelbase/Width/Length 89.2"/66"/155.3" Transmission Five-speed manual Curb Weight 2321 pounds Fuel Capacity 12.7 gallons Tires (F/R) High performance P185/60R14 H-rated Brakes (F/R) Disc/disc Drive Train Front-engine/rear-wheel-drive Vehicle Type Two-passenger/two-door Domestic Content Two-percent Coefficient of Drag (Cd.) 0.37 PERFORMANCE EPA Economy, miles per gallon city/highway/average 25/29/28 0-60 MPH 8.5 seconds 1/4 Mile (E.T.) 16.5 seconds @ 85 mph Top speed 120 mph * Multi-point electronic fuel injection
Mazda pioneered the revival of the two-seat sports car back in 1989, the year that its Miata hit the streets. Affordable and exciting, with true sports car handling, the Miata stimulated an automotive concept long considered out of date and abandoned.
Now, a decade later, there is a new Miata on the road. Without straying far from the original, it features a new look and a new level of sophistication. It's slightly faster and not much more expensive.
OUTSIDE - The new look is somewhat muscular, with just a hint of elegance. The design is not as simple as the original, but it still retains its character. The body is lower and has shorter overhangs, and the cut-lines of the doors sweeps upward like that of the since-departed Mazda RX-7. Bulges and bumps replace the simple lines of the old car, and molded-in fender flares have been added to the wheel wells. The relocation of the spare tire and battery has helped to increase the size of the trunk by about 10 percent. The headlights, pop-up units in the previous car, are now oval shaped and flush with the nose. And as part of the Miata Touring Package, Our test car wore a set of 14-inch alloy wheels, though an even bigger set of 15-inchers is available.
INSIDE - True to its vintage sports car heritage, Miata's interior is tightly packed, though numerous changes have increased its space efficiency and utility. The instrument panel uses more curves and a new central cluster houses the ventilation and stereo controls. The gearshift knob has a new, more natural shape, and the steering wheel is smaller and sportier, with a thicker, more substantial grip. The seats are still sculpted and contoured, and the driving position is low. A larger glove box and door pockets create a bit more storage space. Standard features include an AM/FM/CD player, rear glass window with a defroster, lockable center console, passenger-side airbags deactivation switch and remote fuel filler door and trunk releases. Our test car's Touring Package added power steering, windows and outside mirrors, and the leather-wrapped steering wheel.
ON THE ROAD - Under Miata's hood is the familiar dual overhead cam, 1.8 liter four cylinder engine of the previous model, but it's been "massaged" to produce more power and efficiency. Horsepower is 140, up from last year's 133, and torque climbs to 119 lb-ft from the 114 of before. In some states those figures are slightly lower, but it's still a significant increase. The extra power comes as a result of a new cylinder head with redesigned ports and a new camshaft, a variable- volume intake system and a higher compression ratio. The difference is noticeable, especially in the mid-rpm ranges, and yes, it still possesses that sporty exhaust "rap" that helped make the first Miata famous. An improved five-speed manual transmission now features shorter throws and smoother linkage. A four-speed automatic is optional, though it's decidedly less fun than the stick-shift version.
BEHIND THE WHEEL - The body shell has been reinforced with gussets in the transmission tunnel and side sills, and Mazda uses what it calls a Power Plant Frame, a truss that connects the transmission to the rear differential. The stiffening resulted in a 10 percent increase in chassis rigidity, but it feels like more. The perfect 50/50 weight distribution of the previous model remains, though the car's center of gravity is now lower. Mazda engineers have put much effort into making the chassis motion more gradual and stable. Its four-wheel independent suspension is improved slightly as well, with different mounting points that have changed the geometry, and shock absorbers that now have a longer stroke. It has a wider track too, which keeps it flatter and more controlled in corners, and the rack-and-pinion steering has an improved ratio for better off-center response. Braking duties are handled by four-wheel disc brakes with an optional anti-lock braking system.
SAFETY - Dual airbags and side-impact beams are standard, ABS is optional.
OPTIONS - Touring package: $1,100; air conditioning: $$900; floor mats: $80; California emissions: $150; Destination: $450.


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I was in the shop the other day, when low and behold the theme song to my work in progress played on the radio. Now, I have read one should keep songs out of your books. One should also avoid having your characters talk with a heavy accent. In addition, one's blog posts should be perfectly grammatically correct. Eish! I cannot seem to keep to any of these pieces of advice.
Due to copyright protection, song lyrics can cause some hefty issues. However, titles do not hold copyright protection. Moreover, no one said you can't make up your own lyrics – which is what I did anyway.
Halloween has come and gone. In my defense, we don't really do the "old hallowed night" thing here. Also, I've been somewhat pre-occupied. More on that later.
I've wanted to share a snippet from my current work in progress. It is somewhat creepy and very Haloween'y. It also goes well with Christmas, which is coming up soon. Obviously, I will re-write this again. Many times. Currently, this is still part of chapter one. I may, however, start off chapter two this way…
Obviously, no guarantees that it will ever see the publishing light of day. I just happen to love this mini scene…. And so here it is:
It seemed to be dusk. Miranda found herself in a forest. A branch cracked loudly as she stepped on it.
"Rudolf the red nose reindeer" she heard a girl's voice sing off in the distance. The song vibrated through the trees and stopped when Miranda looked at a black crow, which had just perched on a stump in front of her.
She heard the girl laugh in song as it seemed the child was running through the dense growth.
Miranda would have followed the girl if it was not for the crow which at that point made the most horrible wailing croak.
"ARRRRRR!" its broken voice vibrated through the tree stems. The menacing echo of a flock birds taking flight made her heart jump. She looked at this black crow and noticed its blue eyes when blood started flowing from them. The thick red liquid quickly oozed all over the bird's face. His wings got drenched. It started fluttering around, trying to take off. As if covered in a thick layer of oil, the blood-soaked bird, could hardly move. As blood oozed from the birds every pour, it fell to the ground in a big messy puddle of crimson. The copper smelling wet patch seemed to grow ever closer towards Miranda. A crack of wood announced someone behind the dense vegetation. A curly blond haired girl stepped out. She was wearing a white dress and white shoes, which were splattered in red as she jumped into the pool of blood.
"Why Santa chose him, not even Death knows" the girl's clear voice sang. She giggled and ran back into the overgrowth.
"Wait! Wait!" Miranda called after her. She was about to follow when she noticed the lake of blood surrounding her. The scent of feces filled Miranda's senses. It became difficult for her to breathe with this stench. Miranda tasted the acidic burn of vomit as she tried to fight nausea. She wanted to run, she wanted to scream but she was frozen.
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Bump Go Back (Prod. by Phrayze), the latest cut from Mucho Deniro featuring Dibi on the assist. It was released on Monday, December 27th, 2010. Things are improving for Mucho Deniro with each new offering, and Go Back (Prod. by Phrayze) is certainly no exception. It's a worthy addition to the Mucho Deniro's catalogue, which has seen much evolution as of late. We're definitely anticipating the next step.
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5.1 The test method for particulate sizing and numbers on garments is nondestructive and may be used to evaluate the contamination levels of fibers and particles on and in clean room garments. The test may be used for evaluating the cleanliness levels of new or newly cleaned garments. It also may be used to evaluate the extent of fiber and particulate contamination on garments that have been worn, if necessary. For this application, it is necessary to sample representative areas of the garment fabric.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of detachable particulate contaminant 5 μm or larger, in and on the fabric of clean room garments.
1.2 This test method does not apply to nonporous fabrics such as Tyvek (trademarked) or Gortex (trademarked). It only applies to fabrics that are porous such as cotton or polyester.
1.3 This test method provides not only the traditional optical microscopic analysis but also a size distribution and surface obscuration analysis for particles on a fine-textured membrane filter or in a tape lift sample. It utilizes transmitted illumination to render all particles darker than the background for gray level detection. Particles collected on opaque plates must be transferred to a suitable membrane filter.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.5 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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ASTM Standards
E1216 Practice for Sampling for Particulate Contamination by Tape Lift
F25/F25M Test Method for Sizing and Counting Airborne Particulate Contamination in Cleanrooms and Other Dust-Controlled Areas
Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST) DocumentIEST-RP-CC003.2, Garment System Considerations for Cleanrooms and Other Controlled Environments
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ICS Number Code 61.020 (Clothes)
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UNSPSC Code 53100000(Clothing)
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Well. The HVAC folks determined that we needed to replace our gas line and alter our bathroom plumbing.
HAD WE BEEN INFORMED ten weeks ago when the project began, this would have been simpler. But now we wait. (Do we do anything else?)
Gas people showed up, said there's no problemo, turned on our gas, and headed out.
Plumbing people showed up, informed us that EVERYTHING IS WRONG.
Ever have those moments when things go so horribly that you wonder . . .
Is someone trying to tell me something?
This past weekend, my husband Josh made a nearly disastrous late night trek out to our church's men's retreat. I tried to convince him to spend the night at home and leave first thing in the morning, but to no avail.
First we had to jump his Jeep. Then he felt compelled to drink a triple shot of espresso to make sure he stayed awake. Then he was almost hit by sleepy tractor trailer drivers on two separate occasions. He almost hit a cat and an opossum, ran over a raccoon, tagged a deer, missed a turn, lost cell phone service, and (with his top down and doors off) encountered a black bear on a country road in the middle of the night who refused to budge from the middle of the road. Josh honked and revved his engine, but the creature stayed put, staring at him – so he had to off-road around the big guy (thank God for four wheel drive).
He arrived at the retreat so wired that he only got three hours of sleep.
Did he wonder, at some point during the trip, Hmmm, maybe my wife was right?
He said, "I had fun!"
Sometimes I wonder. Is this what we're doing with the house? With our lives? Have we drastically missed the point? The universe is screaming, "Abandon ship!" and we're going, "oh, this is fun!"
Are these mishaps like our version of Egypt's plagues? Instead of frogs and first born sons, it's bat poop and dead animals wedged into our walls.
Let's break this down.
The 20+ plagues of not-Egypt
dead birds wedged into walls
bat poop
cabinets covered in cat pee
bathroom from hades
nonfunctioning ancient freezer full of meat
basement crammed full of trash and ceramics
basement staircase mysteriously stretches out and punches you in the forehead every time you descend into basement
outlets try to start fires when you touch them
breaker box burns up in a hurricane
perpetually flooded basement
sick for first five months of home ownership
porch falling off back of house
dumpster company withholds services all winter because, omg,
poison ivy attacks brother
forced to rewire entire house, which means:
forced to remove all plaster and lath, and drywall entire house
forced to re-plumb entire house
whole house A/C won't work because: expensive
plan for powder room upstairs won't work because: even more expensive
HVAC disasters
Is God thinking, "Oh, Me. Will they never quit? How many flaky contractors will it take? Let my people go."
Or are these just [more of] the kind of misadventures that are part of good adventures – things we push through, things we work harder for? We may be millenials, but darnit – we can persevere!
During much of the past eleven months, we've felt inspired, smart, and brave. Lately we've felt pretty burned out and stupid.
When you bend over backward to sit for over an hour in your broken house waiting for a contractor who doesn't show or call or apologize, it's easy to feel very small, unimportant, and pretty dumb for trying.
On those days we don't press on because we're feeling awesome and divinely guided and following our hearts into the sunsets — but because there doesn't seem to be anything else to do. We just cling to what we think we know.
Sometimes in life, when it's dark and you're lost and the Lord is possibly shaking his head in dismay at your choices and the road ahead is guarded by a snarling bear, you've just got to gun it around the bear and hope you don't get eaten.
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Ruben Fleischer's Gangster Squad was originally going to open earlier this month, but it was shoved back to January of next year to allow for a recut of a theater shootout scene in lieu of this summer's Colorado massacre. The director of the widely-adored Zombieland - and the not-so-popular 30 Minutes or Less - has nonetheless managed to impress Warner Bros. with his work on Gangster Squad, prompting rumors that he is (or, at the least, was) in the running to direct the studio's Justice League movie.
However, Fleischer appears to be officially out of the running for the director's seat on Justice League, now that Warner Bros. has, instead, signed him to direct and produce an adaptation of the 1983 Bally Midway video game, Spy Hunter.
Spy Hunter is an old-fashioned top down/vertical-scrolling arcade game where you play a spy driving an armed sportscar on the freeway. The game objective is to protect civilian automobiles by destroying enemy vehicles, with obstacles taking on the forms of bomb-dropping helicopters, sudden forks in the road, and changing weather conditions. An enhanced version of the original Spy Hunter game was released in the early 2000s for several consoles (PS2, Xbox, Game Cube), while a reboot will be available on the Nintendo DS this fall.
The property, in other words, comes with the sort of franchise potential and built-in multi-platform appeal that studios crave nowadays. Spy Hunter also has little-to-no inherent narrative, so it allows room for someone like Fleischer to come in and put their own unique spin on the spies-battling-enemies-in-cars concept; though, as we saw with Battleship, that sort of freedom can be a double-edged sword when it comes to game adaptations (be they board games or video games).
Fleischer has achieved mixed success keeping things fast, loose, and fun - while working with outlandish premises - but that's partly due to the varying quality of scripts he's been saddled with so far. Vulture reports that Fleischer is looking for a screenwriter to oversee his take on the Spy Hunter game, rather than drawing from an earlier draft penned by Chad ST. John (The Punisher: Dirty Laundry).
Warner Bros. purchased the film rights to Spy Hunter in 2003, when the studio had set Dwayne Johnson to star, working from a script by Derek Haas and Michael Brandt (2 Fast 2 Furious, Wanted); at the time John Woo was set to direct what would have, for sure, been a stylized adaptation of the game. However, the project went through several rewrites and delays, culminating with both Johnson and Woo moving on.
Paul W.S. Anderson was briefly onboard to write and direct in 2007, but he instead opted to tackle another crazy racing movie (Death Race) just a year later. The Spy Hunter adaptation is now regaining momentum, around the same time that other movies based on arcade games like Asteroids and Rampage are chugging along on their way to the big screen.
Does Spy Hunter sound more, less, or equally appealing/unappealing now with Fleischer is calling the shots? Or does the whole thing seem too close to a James Bond car chase sequence? Let us know in the comments section.
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Meg graduated with a B.S. in Marine Science from Coastal Carolina University in 2015. During her time at CCU, she participated in an NSF-REU at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA. Her project focused on alterations in behavioral and physiological responses of longfin squid (Loligo pealeii) to minor injuries. This project was part of a larger study evaluating the evolution and function of nociception and pain. Her honors thesis described how schooling behaviors of L. pealeii changed in response to the presence of an injured conspecific and predatory threats. After graduation she worked as a fisheries technician and education specialist for South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
Meg is currently working as a technician at GCRL and will begin her PhD in the fall 2016 under the advisement of Dr. Robert Leaf. Her work will focus on Red Snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) stocks in the northern Gulf of Mexico as part of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Reef Fish Sampling project. She will be investigating stock depletion and recovery, and population dynamics with tag-recapture efforts.


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Prior to founding Zayd Media, Anthony deFigio led creative and technical teams for over ten years at some of the top design agenices in the Boston area. Mr. deFigio has spearheaded work in both print and online media for clients such as Motorola, the Smithsonian Institute, Cisco, Battery Ventures, Harvard University, and MIT. Additionally, his work has been instrumental in the growth (and sale) of many Boston-area high-tech, clean-tech, and software companies.
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Michael has a B.A. in Math and Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University and a Ph.D. from Boston University. He has taught at Boston University and MIT, and is currently working on his second novel.
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Pet Emergency Center is a growing regional emergency hospital open nights, weekends and holidays. The clinic is well established and trusted in the veterinary community and has been in continuous operation since 2001. Our patient caseload is steadily increasing and a new larger facility is currently being planned. If you have an interest in emergency medicine/surgery yet want time to enjoy all that Montana has to offer then this could be the opportunity for you!
In addition to an awesome dedicated team we have in house digital radiology, CBC, Chem, Lytes, PT/PTT, ultrasound, Cardell monitoring equipment, ICU oxygen cage, AVImark electronic medical records and more! Internal Medicine Specialist available on site Monday-Thursday for consultations/referrals.
Missoula is a growing and vibrant Western Montana college town with all modern conveniences and entertainment at your fingertips. The city is nestled in a mountainous valley providing a multitude of recreational benefits. Just two and a half hours to the north is Glacier National Park. Snowbowl ski area is just a 20 minute drive from downtown. The Clarkfork, Bitterroot and Blackfoot rivers provide world class fishing and whitewater rafting.
Missoula, often considered the cultural hub of Montana, is the location of the state's first university, and an eclectic mix of loggers, hippies, college students, sports fans, and retirees. Missoula is home to about 70,000 people and it boasts two excellent human hospitals as well as an exceptional school system.
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Compensation is generous – full time veterinarians earn around 100K/year. Guaranteed base or percentage of production whichever is greater calculated monthly with no negative accrual. Benefits include annual CE allowance, paid association dues, liability insurance, veterinary and DEA license, personnel pet discount and simple IRA.
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30 Mei 2011
Gepard 3.9 frigate for Vietnam Navy (photo : JSC Zelenodolsk Shipyard)
After successful sea- and acceptance trials, the secondGepard 3.9 class ship built byZelenodolsk Shipyard was sent to the customer.
The ship was loaded aboard the special-purpose transport vessel Eide Transporter on May 25 and shipped to Vietnam on May 26. Estimated duration of the cruise is 65 days.
As was earlier reported, all mechanisms, systems, and armament of the ship conform to the contract specifications and technical design.
The ship has improved navigability, maneuverability, dynamism, steering capabilities, and longer cruising range. The interior design was also changed with regard to the orderer's wishes expressed after the first frigate's delivery. According to experts, the second ship is more serviceable and easier to operate.
30 Mei 2011
Second Gepard Class Frigate was Shipped to Vietnam
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An Eastern Gray Squirrel and a Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) share a meal beneath my tree.
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What a cute squirrel! I am seeing very little of mine right now.
I wonder why? I usually have squirrels all year round, but the 8 or so I had in the winter have just disappeared. I know it has been at least a month since I saw one. Maybe they come to eat early in the morning before I get up.


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Tax Surprise: Connecticut to grab more of your income
HARTFORD — Residents may or may not have noticed that more items are now subject to the sales tax, but it will be hard to miss the additional taxes that will be withheld from their paychecks in a week's time.
Starting on Aug. 1, the state will begin to capture the boost in the income tax for 2011 approved by lawmakers in May, which is retroactive to the beginning of the calendar year.
Single and joint filers earning $50,000 a year will see about $200 in additional withholding through December, as will joint filers earning $100,000. Single filers making $100,000 will see about $605 disappear from their paychecks.
It starts to jump up for joint filers at the $125,000 level when $510 in additional taxes will be taken out to make up for the seven months that the new rates were in effect, but not yet collected.
At the top end, if your adjusted gross income is $1 million, by the end of December, you will have contributed $17,400 more to the state of Connecticut, while those hauling in $2 million in salary, will send in some $19,400 in additional taxes.
"You are going to see a bit of a jolt in August, but it falls again in January," said Sarah Kaufman, spokeswoman for the state Department of Revenue Services, as the new rates are again spread out over 12 months, rather than five.
Kaufman said the department has been reaching out to businesses since May and alerting payroll companies in particular about the changes.
"We also have had a lot of people contacting us. Most employers became aware of the new tax tables shortly after the legislation went into effect," she said.
Kaufman said they notified the Connecticut Business and Industry Association and the National Association of Computerized Tax Professionals on the income tax adjustments, as well as the Connecticut Retail Merchants Association on the sales tax changes.
Lawmakers made the income tax more progressive by adding three new brackets. The six marginal tax rates now range from 3 percent to 6.7 percent, which at the top end is .2 percent higher than what was in effect last year. This will still be lower than New York when it soon readjusts its highest bracket.
Of the 1.45 million taxpayers in the Connecticut, according to the Office of Policy and Management, the biggest portion, 77 percent, fall into the 5 percent and 5.5 percent tax brackets, which ranges in adjusted gross income from over $20,000 to $100,000 for joint filers.
A boost in the sales tax, which now covers a slew of new items, is 6.35 percent up from 6 percent, the first change in two decades and the first thing residents ran up against since they went into effect in July and covered such things as clothing under $50 and manicures.
The biggest impact of the income tax changes will be felt by those making more than $250,000 as they pay almost 66 percent of the tax, according to the state Office of Policy and Management.
Nancy Andrews, spokeswoman for the CBIA, said they have put out information on the changes to try to make sure their members are informed of how this will effect their businesses.
Andrew Markowski, the state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, said "our members are furious" about the boost in taxes since the majority of small businesses are limited liability corporations subject to the income tax.
"The bottom line is most of these businesses operate on very thin margins. This will impact how they plan for next year and beyond. Long-term calculations could mean relocating out of state," mainly down South, Markowski said.
Fred Carstensen, an economics professor at the University of Connecticut, said the marginal tax rate changes in Connecticut are fairly small.
"Increased taxes in general have a relatively small impact on people's behavior in the short run," although that could change long range. Right now, he said people migrate from Connecticut to Massachusetts and New York all the time despite their higher taxes.
"Taxes are not as powerful a motivator as some would like to claim," Carstensen said. He said the biggest impact of the increased taxes in Connecticut is that it mitigates against service cuts and massive layoffs.
Malloy has threatened to eliminate 6,500 jobs, which could mean more than 4,300 layoffs if he doesn't get $1.6 billion in savings from state workers. A positive vote on a concession package is now more likely since the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition revised its bylaws and a clarified deal is soon going back out for a second shot at approval.
Cartensen has said adding to the state's 9.1 percent unemployment rate will only delay the state's economic recovery. The tax package, along with the $1.6 billion concession package and other agency cuts, were approved to close the estimated $3.5 billion deficit this year that the new administration, led by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, faced as it took office in January.
The $40.1 billion, two-year budget was adopted ahead of schedule in May with the new income tax rates projected to raise $1.2 billion over two years.
This year's red ink was caused by dropping revenues from the 2008 recession, the end of one-time federal assistance and the emptying of the state's rainy day fund.
Kaufman said the new tax tables will hopefully make sure that residents are withholding enough so they are not hit with a surprise state tax bill next year.
People who are self-employed have to go back and look at what they already paid in past quarters, apply the new rate and make up the difference in the next two quarterly payments, Kaufman said.
Markowski said for big businesses, the tax work is farmed out, but for the small guy, he is stuck figuring it out.
"Their most valuable asset is their time and this takes away from their time," he said, as he pointed to the four-page document that details how to apply the new eight-page tax tables.


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Nothing peculiar has been found about the biochemistry of mothers who have children with diabetes. Has this been studied much?
Maternal factors contributing to childhood diabetes have in fact been studied quite a lot and very roughly fall into two groups. The first include genetic factors like the HLA antigen cell surface proteins and off course the diabetic variants due to changes in mitochondrial DNA which are exclusively maternal. Transient neonatal diabetes may rarely be due to a maternal rather than a paternal factor.
What you might call environmental factors also play a part; these include malnutrition, perhaps insufficiency of vitamin D during pregnancy and of course maternal rubeola (German measles). Add to this list whatever series of biochemical changes ultimately lead to type 2 diabetes in both generations.So far as I know though, no simple biochemical parameters in the mother predispose to diabetes in the offspring.
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Previously, the city learned the Federal Aviation Administration would provide 95 percent of the project's cost, according to Mike Lueck, Hutchinson's director of parks and facilities.
As expenses are incurred, there is a drawdown of federal funds, according to Lueck, and the latest grant stemmed from the acquisition of property for a runway protection zone on the south side of the airport.
Land acquisition is necessary to create the desired object-free zone. When the project is completed, a navigational aid will be relocated and East 4th Avenue, between Airport Road and Obee Road, will be realigned to keep it out of the zone.


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Technology Tips
By Don Trauger – Kennett
Windows Keyboard Shortcuts
Listed below are some common Windows keyboard shortcuts. Keyboard shortcuts allow you to control the computer via a sequence of key strokes. For example, the first Windows 10 keystroke listed is "Windows key + A. This opens the Action Center in a window on the right side of the screen. The Action Center allows you to see what has taken place in your Windows 10 computer. The Windows key is usually located in lower left portion of the keyboard and is defined by a 4 segment white or black insignia. Instructions are as follows: Hold down the Windows key while you press the A" key (for the Action Center). To create a new virtual desktop screen, hold down the Windows key and the Ctrl key and press the "D" key. You don't have to capitalize the letter keys.
My favorite keyboard shortcut for copying text and pasting it to another document, or to another portion of the same document, is Ctrl "C" followed by Ctrl "V". Highlight the text you want to copy then hold the Ctrl key while you press the "C" key. This action places the highlighted text in memory. Next place the cursor where you want to place the highlighted text and hold the Ctrl key while you press the "V" key. This will paste (copy) the highlighted text. The copy/paste keyboard shortcuts work on previous versions of Windows also. One other text associated keyboard shortcut is Ctrl "X". To move text, highlight the text, hold down the Ctrl key while you press the "X" key and the highlighted text disappears. Place the cursor where you want it, press and hold the Ctrl key while you press the "V" key and it reappears.
I'm sure you will find something in the following list to make your computing proceed smoothly.
Windows 10's newest features
Windows key + A: Open the Action Center
Windows key + C: Launch Cortana in listening mode (for voice commands)
Windows key + I: Open the Settings app
Windows key + S: Launch Cortana
Windows key + Tab: Open Task View
Windows key + Ctrl + D: Create a new virtual desktop
Windows key + Ctrl + F4: Close the current virtual desktop
Windows key + Ctrl + left or right arrow: switch between virtual desktops
Standard Windows shortcuts
Windows key (Windows 7 and up): Open/close the Start menu
Windows key + X (Windows 8.1 and 10): Open/close the Start button's right-click context menu
Windows key + left or right arrow (Windows 7 and up): snap current window to right or left of screen
Windows key + E (Windows 7 and up): Launch File Explorer
Windows key + L (Windows 7 and up): Lock the desktop
Alt + PrtScn (Windows 7 and up): Take a screenshot of current window and copy it to your clipboard
Windows key + PrtScn (Windows 8.1 and 10): Take a screenshot of entire display and save to Computer > Pictures > Screenshots
Browser shortcuts (works in Edge and most other browsers)
Ctrl + T: Open new tab
Ctrl + D: Bookmark page
Ctrl + L: Highlight current URL (good for typing a new address or copying the current one)
Ctrl + Tab: Cycle through your open tabs
Ctrl + Enter: add ".com" to the end of a web address (e.g. type 'google' then Ctrl + Enter to get google.com)
The PC Club meetings are open to all regardless of computer experience. We will continue with coverage of Windows 10 from the Technology Tips articles in the Guide and Digest. We also make time for a question and answer period should you have a problem. Be sure to attend on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 PM, upstairs in the Community Center


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Remember, it's never too soon or too late to begin reading to children.
Books make terrific gifts all year round.
Kids all over the world wonder what their future holds. I've written three children's books to encourage them to dream big.
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Read these books to encourage the royal in your family to stretch their imagination and be all they can be.
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-Score: Coast Guard Academy 96, Clark University 52
-Records: Clark (7-10, NEWMAC 3-5), Coast Guard (5-11, NEWMAC 4-4)
-Location: New London, Conn.
-The Lead: Senior Micaela Martinelli (Vero Beach, Fla.) scored a career-high 26 points to lead Coast Guard to a 96-52 New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) victory over Clark University on Wednesday night.
-First year Emma Puddington (Castorland, N.Y.) scored the first five points of the game as the Bears took an early 5-0 lead. Junior Zoe Riis-Fallica (Patchogue, N.Y.) and sophomore Annabella Farabaugh (Atlanta, Ga.) sunk back-to-back three pointers for the Bears to extend their lead 18-10. Coast Guard held on to the lead as they finished the first quarter with a 28-20 advantage.
-Martinelli scored 14 of her points in the second quarter, while Farabaugh and Laura Irish (Boise, Idaho) combined for 10 points in the quarter for the Bears. With 1:09 remaining, Irish scored from three point range to spark a 9-2 run for the Bears to close out the half, 59-38.
-The Bears shutdown Clark in the second half, only allowing the Cougars to score 14 points, including just one point in the final quarter of play. Freshman Julia Guerrero (Rohnert Park, Calif.) scored 10 points for the Bears in the fourth quarter as they took the 96-52 final.
-Martinelli was 11-13 from the field and 4-5 from the free-throw line to lead the Bears. Irish added 15 points for Coast Guard going 6-7 from the field and 3-4 from behind the arc. Puddington chipped in with 14 points and eight rebounds.
-First year Emily Sifferlen (North Andover, Mass.) led Clark with 23 points and five rebounds. Senior Maya Kerstetter (Northampton, Mass.) added nine points and five rebounds for the Cougars.
-Coast Guard shot 49.4% from the field while Clark shot 25.4%. The Cougars shot 60% from the free-throw line (15-for-25) while the Bears shot 58.8% (10-for-17).
-The Bears edged Clark in rebounding 55-40.
-Clark hosts MIT in NEWMAC action on Saturday, January 19th at 1:00 p.m.
-The Bears return to action on Saturday, January 19 when they travel to Wheaton at 1:00 PM.


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Addo Food Group has six sites and is the UK's leading producer of chilled savoury pastry products.
They have a passion for great food made by great people, which is demonstrated in the quality of their products and brands that millions of consumers enjoy every year.
Well-known brands Pork Farms, Walls, Millers & Bowyers each have their own unique history dating back as early as the 18th century and they have utilised their bakers knowledge to keep up with consumer changes with the introduction of No.G brand (gluten free) ensuring that Addo continue to lead the with great innovation.
Gi Group UK is proud to work with Addo at their sites in Market Drayton, Nottingham, Spalding, Poole and Shaftesbury.
We supply a fully flexible workforce, offering a range of short and long term opportunities coupled with a great benefits package, training and development.


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"Right now, the state income tax for a retired married couple filing jointly kicks in after their income exceeds $20,000. Under bipartisan legislation (S998) that has passed the Senate's budget panel, retired couples wouldn't be hit with state income taxes until they receive $100,000 in income (after a three-year phase in)."
Samantha Marcus, NJ.com
A bi-partisan plan for rescuing NJ's Transportation Trust Fund from bankruptcy is being discussed by state senators Paul Sarlo (D-36), Steven Oroho (R-24), and others. The plan will provide $2 billion per year to maintain the state's roads, bridges, tunnels, and rails while at the same time helping NJ's seniors. The framework includes raising the state income tax threshold from $20,000 to $100,000 (from $15,000 to $75,000 for individuals). This will help seniors stay in NJ close to their family and friends and help fix the state's infrastructure.
Click here to read more about the bi-partisan plan.
ELEC825 supports a fully funded Transportation Trust Fund that is DEDICATED to capital improvements.


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The book is full of fun facts, solid information on the dogs appearance, personality, and training notes
Author: library geek
Where in the World?
Fridays at Little Big Reads is all about looking ahead at literacy based programs and events across the globe.
Throwback Thursday
"Once upon a time, but not very long ago, deep in the Australian bush lived two possums. Their names were Hush and Grandma Poss".
Be Brave Little Penguin
Be Brave Little Penguin by Giles Andreae. There is nothing like opening the first pages of that new, crisp book and seeing a cute little brave penguin looking up at the title.
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text: Main Content Act 63 of 1915 friendly link Printer Friendly bills affecting index and updates Search within this Statute for MARKERS FOR VETERANS' GRAVES Act 63 of 1915AN ACT to provide for the furnishing of suitable flag holders and United States flags for the graves of veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States for the marking and designation of the graves for memorial purposes; and to provide a penalty for the removal or destruction of the flag holders and United States flags when placed. History: 1915, Act 63, Imd. Eff. Apr. 20, 1915 ;-- Am. 1979, Act 142, Imd. Eff. Nov. 8, 1979 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 263, Imd. Eff. July 15, 1988 © 2017 Legislative Council, State of MichiganThe People of the State of Michigan enact: DocumentTypeDescription Section 35.831SectionFlag holders and United States flag for veterans' graves in cemetery belonging to city, village, municipality, or township; petition; expense; purpose; assembly or manufacture within this state or elsewhere in United States; purchase; noncompliance as civil infraction. Section 35.831aSectionFlag holder and United States flag; procurement by county; expense; purpose; assembly or manufacture within this state or elsewhere in United States; noncompliance as civil infraction. Section 35.832SectionContents of petition. Section 35.832aSectionUnited States flags for veterans' graves in privately owned cemetery; request; expense. Section 35.833SectionTaking down, destroying, defacing, carrying away, or possessing flag holder or flag as misdemeanor; penalty.


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Saturday, August 17, 2013
17 comments:
- Ann G. said...
Skip, thank you. I know this wasn't easy to write, but you're not just making a difference with the work you do. Talking about this stuff also helps the rest of us who've been there.
- August 17, 2013 at 7:52 PM
- Focus Grandma! FOCUS!! said...
WOW! All I can say, is I wish I had written this! I certainly am going to take your advice and just go on with my own genealogy (and a few friends). I have been feeling pretty useless the last couple of years. I think I will even start volunteering again. I just might help someone! ~smiles~
Thank you Skip, for helping me see one of the reasons I have been struggling to get back involved with my research, which I have always loved.
- August 17, 2013 at 7:54 PM
I think Sylvester McMonkey McBean, the fix it up chappie has got an opportunity here...
- August 17, 2013 at 9:06 PM
- Pat Richley-Erickson said...
Dear Skip,
I had simply no idea this sort of thing is going on. I find this simply incredible. Glad the majority of genealogists (with or without pretty initials after their name) are mighty fine people.
It literally turns my stomach to imagine how you felt widen even one of these incidents happened.
Please accept gentle hugs, and know that you are loved, appreciated and respected!
Ol' Myrt
- August 17, 2013 at 11:56 PM
- Randy Seaver said...
Skip, thank you for sharing your experiences and feelings about this. I appreciate your honesty and wish you all the best as you continue to work in genealogy what YOU want to do and feel called to do.
In my experience since being exposed to the lettered folks since I started my blog, I've never had an experience like you described. Just lucky, I guess. I haven't worked directly for or with a lettered person, and in my dealings at conferences and at local societies have been shown respect and received advice when I asked for it.
I am a bit surprised that you've had so many negative experiences, and am amazed that you've hung in there throughout. I admire you and your attitude.
- August 17, 2013 at 11:56 PM
- Skip Murray said...
I wish I could figure out how to reply to individual comments! The amount of people who are being supportive and sharing their kind thoughts are shining examples of all the GOOD people in genealogy!
My Mom used to marvel at my ability to "attract the crazy people in the world" and yet, seem to always end up being tied to "the kindest people on earth". I appreciate ALL the kind people so much!!!!
Hugs to you all.
~ SKip
- August 18, 2013 at 4:40 AM
- kashi said...
Family Tree combines intuitive tools with robust features and flexible options, making it ideal for family history novices and experts alike. A dynamic user interface and integration with Family Tree makes it simple to create family trees.
- August 18, 2013 at 5:59 AM
- Cheri Daniels said...
Amazing! Thank you so much for the bravery and insight! I have never had this specific experience but have gotten some odd vibes at conferences from a few of the upper crust, but thought it was my imagination - I tend to be a bit of a research wall flower until my social media button gets switched on so I blame no one but myself. However, you have inspired me to branch out more at conferences! I like the challenge of breaking free from the birds of a feather mentality! Btw, I know a few ultra professional genealogists who are incredibly experienced and knowledgeable in the field...provide top notch services....never became certified and yet never want for lack of work! They are booked all the time because people recognize honesty, hard work, expertise, and professionalism. They are also kind and supportive to others of many research levels. Jerks exist in every field regardless of education or lack thereof....by spending their time and efforts criticizing the valuable work of volunteers they convey their obvious lack of clients...and we all know why! I wish you could publish names so we could avoid these pseudo professionals who don't have a clue what it means to be a professional or a genealogist! Don't give up on your passion! There are more of us around to support you than criticize!
- August 18, 2013 at 12:15 PM
- Harold Henderson said...
Skip --
Thank you for writing. It has to have been hard to write and even harder to live through. I'm seconding what Pat and Randy said. I have escaped the many kinds of bad treatment you describe -- even though I have asked some pretty prominent people some pretty dumb questions (not that I knew it then!) and always got unfailingly polite and helpful responses. It sounds like you will stand up for yourself next time, and that's good. The vast majority of us, both professional and un, wish you well. -- Harold
- August 18, 2013 at 1:47 PM
- Beverly McGowan Norman said...
All I can say is Wow! I guess I have been lucky not to have had an experience such as yours. Thank you for sharing your experiences, and I hope those guilty parties will read and see themselves for what they truly are.
- August 18, 2013 at 1:55 PM
- Trailer T. Guru said...
So glad that you are a fighter, Skip, and even happier that you are able to rise above it! Wish I had known what you were going through at the time.
When people complain that amateurs are "taking their jobs", I'm never sure which jobs they are talking about. The people I help wouldn't go to a professional anyway! I'm also not sure how we give them a bad name...wonder what that name is? Would like to know so I could call them by name should we ever meet.
I always said that the best revenge was to be happy & successful at what you love.
Hugs...Terry Elliott
- August 18, 2013 at 4:12 PM
- Shirley Becker said...
I am a genealogist, I have no credentials, am not interested in getting them because I feel at my age it would be a waste of time. I need that time to research and learn new ways to research.
I am always willing to help people in starting or continuing their work on their own tree, and I know that I have helped. This is a feeling that no one can take from you, though I must admit that I have also had a few comments made over the years.
Thank you so much for your blog, it has enabled me to keep going in my NY research. I am studying on how negative proof can actually prove something, even though there is no paper evidence.
Shirley Becker in CA.
- August 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM
- Starwalker said...
I had no idea this was going on. I had not experienced this.
All I know is when I met you, you greeted me with open arms and passed a lot of knowledge on as did the other's that I meet through knowing you.
As I said on another person's posting, labels do not define who you are. We are each different in what we bring to others and are not a "label".
I am not saying to that we should not go for the degrees / initials after our names if that is the path you want to go but if you choose not to that is okay also.
Those who define themselves with a "label" and who feel that they are separate from those who do not have it are not reaching their full potential as to who they are and how others see them.
When you isolate yourself in this manner, you miss all of the wonderful human beings there are out there who could enhance your life not detract from it.
I remember a quote from a movie [not sure which one] but they said "they are not better than me, we are just different in the path's we are moving on"
We all have the different paths that we journey and it is who we meet along the way that guides us forward [even for those of us who seem to like the path backward :) ].
So, I am glad you have moved on along your path and are leaving the road blocks behind. Maybe you will meet them again on a future path, and maybe not but just remember, it is who YOU are inside that matters, and what YOU MEAN to US.
To Me, the only "label" I apply to you is Friend.
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- August 18, 2013 at 7:30 PM
- Debra Newton-Carter said...
Wow! All I can say is I had no idea...all the people in the sandbox I play with have been fantastic, and I am SO SORRY for the cruel and hateful manner in which you were treated! But I whole-heartedly agree with everything you said!
My husband has worked at the VA Hospital for 26 years, first in Northampton, MA and now in Asheville, NC. All the men in our families, both sides (except my husband who serves his country's veterans daily) have been in the military: Army, Air Force, Navy and even Marines. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORK in assisting to locate veterans' families!!! That work is much needed and a real blessing to the families, I am sure!
I am currently in the process of earning my BCG credentials...not because I want to be a "pro," but because when I tried to apply to graduate school, none of my professors still living (class of 1983) remembered my work well enough to write me a letter of recommendation. I desire to earn a dual Masters of Library Science and Archives & Records Management so I might get a better job outside of Food Service Management before the job cripples me...or just drives me nuts. I promise to always maintain the integrity and civility I must demonstrate on a daily basis with the public and my employees.
And on a side note...I wonder if those "pros" who treated you badly are also treating their friendly neighborhood deli associates just as distastefully?!?
Again, thank you, Skip, for your honesty, humility & integrity. If it weren't for Thomas MacEntee, I would never have known about your blog. I think now you have a new follower!
- August 18, 2013 at 7:35 PM
Skip--I can relate. The negative genealogy experiences I've had have all been at the hands of so called pros (with pretty little letters behind their names).
One experience was bad enough and made me mad enough that I filed a complaint with the Board for Certification of Genealogists. Since they investigated my complaint, I can only surmise that it had merit.
I've sat thru more than a few uncomfortable board meetings where CGs in particular have targeted some poor soul...mostly successful genealogists who don't have letters. The challenge, insult, and belittle their efforts. It makes for long board meetings.
If business is the concern of pros, then perhaps they should look at their behavior. Frankly, at this point, when I find out that someone has the letters behind their name, it causes me to pause and move with caution.
Unfortunately for true pros (with or without letters!), the actions of petulant people with letters goes a long way toward wiping out the good will that true pros try to build. I'm happily surprised when I find I'm dealing with a true pro.
- August 18, 2013 at 7:43 PM
- Terry said...
Greetings Skip,
I thoroughly enjoyed your article, it reminded me of my recent experience with some wonderful people with pretty letters behind their names.
I was so intimidated in asking them for a recommendation for a research fellowship I almost didn't ask. When I did contact them they were very supportive of my proposal and my research.
After I read the recommendations for the first time as a "non-professional" researcher I felt my work mattered and it was acceptable to people I have longed admired who took time out of their busy schedules to help me reach another level.
I didn't get the fellowship but the recognition from the two PHd's was (for the time being) reward enough.
Clearly you have found positive feedback in the work you do and at the end of the day, you will receive your reward or as the "African Proverb" states, "if doesn't kill you, it will make you stronger!"
- August 19, 2013 at 4:12 PM
- Sheri Fenley said...
The work you have done and continue to do for the genealogy community speaks for itself Skip. Your gift of time and talent is priceless and very appreciated. When I use the word "professional" I use it as an adjective, not a noun. How one conducts themselves -whether taking on clients for pay or doing research for a volunteer project. The alphabet soup of postnomials do not define "professional" behaviour.
It is very scary go to your first conference by oneself. But what you come away with after attending is well worth it.
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I was watching BYUtv yesterday and happened to catch the last half of the wonderful movie "17 Miracles" by T.C. Christensen. I've seen this movie before and I love it. It's powerful and moving. It's based on actual events that took place as the Willie Handcart Company traveled from Iowa City, Iowa to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1856.
One of the musical pieces that accompanies the movie is an arrangement of the LDS hymn "Savior, Redeemer of My Soul" sung by Dallyn Vail Bayles.
I love it and want to share it with you today. I found this video of Dallyn Vail Bayles singing this inspiring hymn. It's from his album "Prayer."
"Savior, Redeemer of My Soul" Lyrics
Whose mighty hand hath made me whole,
Whose wondrous pow'r hath raised me up
And filled with sweet my bitter cup!
What tongue my gratitude can tell,
O gracious God of Israel.
2. Never can I repay thee, Lord,
But I can love thee. Thy pure word,
Hath it not been my one delight,
My joy by day, my dream by night?
Then let my lips proclaim it still,
And all my life reflect thy will.
3. O'errule mine acts to serve thine ends.
Change frowning foes to smiling friends.
Chasten my soul till I shall be
In perfect harmony with thee.
Make me more worthy of thy love,
And fit me for the life above.
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Text: Orson F. Whitney, 1855-1931
I'm eternally grateful for Jesus Christ, Savior and Redeemer of my soul. I love Him.
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Muffins are super easy and super fast. No need for beaters or electric mixers. All you need is a bowl and spoon.
Mulberries are not easily found on supermarket shelves. They look similar to a blackberry, but longer in length. Once they have ripened to a dark black berry and have been picked, they don't keep for too long. It's best to use them up straight away – that's if you haven't eaten them all whilst picking them and have a dark stain on your mouth and fingers! Mulberry leaves are also the favoured food of silkworms. So if your kids bring silkworms home from school, you had better find a mulberry tree to supply you with the leaves!
Muffins don't usually have icing on them. I've broken from tradition and included a cream cheese frosting (which does use a mixer) on these muffins, so I guess they're a cross between cupcakes and muffins. If you don't want to include the frosting, they are just as yummy without.
Mulberry and Lemon Muffins Recipe
- 2 1/2 cups Self Raising Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 cup Caster Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 3/4 cup Milk
- Grated rind of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
- 1 1/2 cups Fresh Mulberries, stalks cut off
Here are the first 3 steps for making this part of the recipe:
- Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius or 360 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a muffin tray with muffin cases. This recipe will make approx 16-18 muffins.
- Place the flour, baking powder and sugar in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix together the egg, oil, milk, lemon rind and vanilla.
- Combine the liquid ingredients into the large bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir together until just mixed. Don't overmix this batter. Fold through the mulberries gently. Spoon the mixture evenly into the muffin cases, and bake for approx 30 mins or until cooked. Remove from the muffin tray and cool.
Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
- 60 grams Cream Cheese, softened
- 30 grams Butter, softened
- 1 cup Icing Sugar Mixture
- Vanilla Essence
Final step for making this recipe:
- Beat the cream cheese and butter together in a small bowl with an electric mixer. Stir in the vanilla and sifted icing sugar. Beat again. Spread or pipe the frosting on top of the cooled muffins. Enjoy!


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Over the years, Cambridge employees have received numerous leadership awards in many fields including engineering, business and manufacturing. This week however, we received word that Katherine Hairsine - our marketing intern since June 2016 - took home top prize money and honors at Salisbury University's 30th Annual Bernstein Achievement Award for Excellence.
Together with her partner Allen Reynolds, the two submitted a student business plan as part of the school's annual entrepreneurship competitions. They were awarded $24,000 to implement their idea for Reynolds Rentals, an upscale storage facility, on a need they observed in Reynolds' hometown of Smithsburg, MD.
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The following is excerpted from an article published by Salisbury University May 1, 2017:
If one of the first laws of business is supply and demand, Salisbury University students Allen Reynolds and Katherine Hairsine are following that law to the letter.
The homeowners association (HOA) at a large development near the proposed site (a tract of land inherited from Reynolds' grandfather) recently changed its bylaws to make working on and storing boats and vehicles in driveways illegal. Because many of the homeowners also are avid motorcycle, boat, and antique and classic car owners, the new rule has presented a problem: Where do they perform the routine maintenance required for the upkeep of such precision machines?
Reynolds, a sophomore business management major, and Hairsine, a senior international business and marketing major and member of SU's 2013 freshman Business Living Learning Community from Glen Arm, MD, began thinking about storage units. Currently, the only storage unit in Smithsburg is at 100 percent occupancy, Reynolds told the panel of judges, comprised of area business leaders. Its units also are small, not lit well enough for many maintenance tasks and lack electricity, he said.
Enter Reynolds Rentals, a "luxury" storage facility geared toward owners of the vehicles affected by the recent HOA change. At Reynolds' and Hairsine's planned facility, these enthusiasts would be able to store their vehicles inside climate controlled units, with plenty of LED lighting and electrical outlets — and perhaps most importantly, few limits on the types of maintenance that could be performed inside.
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Local Aborigines named this suburb after a fern but these days it could easy be named after fun for you have now entered theme park heaven for which the Gold Coast is renowned.
All the big names in entertainment are here including Dreamworld and WhiteWater World, Wet'n'Wild, Warner Bros. Movie World and the Australian Outback Spectacular. Enjoy adrenalin-pumping rides, gravity-defying rollercoasters, hair-raising water slides, stunt performances and exotic animals from around the world. Take a go-kart ride on a nearby track, jump in a scenic helicopter ride or kayak down the Coomera River.
Away from all the adrenalin, the river is a perfect place to escape and houseboats for hire offer a different glimpse of the Gold Coast's waterways. The fishing here is superb too and you can catch mangrove jack, flathead, bream or trevally. Those with some spare cash or just some big dreams will love wandering around Coomera's Gold Coast Marina - the largest in the southern hemisphere. Super yachts, super fun. Yep, that's Coomera.
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If that's not enough action, in Coomera you can also get a thrill on a go kart track, take a scenic helicopter flight or kayak down the beautiful Coomera River.
The gentler side of Coomera can be found on an Aussie farm tour where you can see stockmen at work, feed the kangaroos and watch the wintery coat being shorn off a sheep. The local winery offers tours and you can learn to sail on the river or play a round of golf.
For a holiday with a difference Coomera has house boats for hire, offering a view of the Gold Coast waterways seen by only a select few. Drop a line over the side and you might just enjoy fresh mangrove jack, flathead, bream or trevally for lunch!
Coomera is also home to the largest Marina in the southern hemisphere where you can enjoy superb dining as you gaze out over the water at luxurious yachts and leisure craft. The Marina is adjacent to a major boat building precinct specialising in the manufacture of larger vessels and enormous super yachts.
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Feeling slightly unsatisfied, blogger Kell Harker casts her verdict after watching episode two of the second season. [WARNING: Contains spoilers]
2.02 "Keep This Party Going"
Written by Brian Buckner
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THE ONE WHERE Feeling responsible for Jessica being turned into a vampire, Sookie agrees to drive her to see her family for one last time, without Bill's consent. Jason impresses Steve and Sarah Newlin at the Light of Day leadership conference. Maryann casts a strange spell over everyone at Merlotte's. Lafayette finds himself at the mercy of Eric after being caught trying to escape from the dungeon.
VERDICT A less saucy, albeit entertaining second episode for the second season.
We learn that Jessica Hamby's human life was a seriously confined one, living in a home with a strict and abusive father. It's no wonder she wants to rebel against Bill's rules, having never known autonomy. Perhaps being sired by Bill was for the better, after all! And didn't the bloody tears she cried just break your heart?! Actress Deborah Ann Woll portrays the character's fragile emotional state just perfectly.
Fancy a game of flag football? Sure you can play, but only if you don't mind first being brainwashed by an uber-religious cult of vampire haters. Jason Stackhouse is like a lost little puppy, searching for someone to love and accept him, so it's scary to think of what the Fellowship of the Sun will do to him. However, Jason is a good-hearted character, so there's hope that he'll soon wise up and return to Bon Temps undamaged. But Steve and Sarah Newlin seem to be more dangerous and terrifying than any vampire in the series so far. All of the religiosity in this second season is already feeling uncomfortable.
Although we see a lot of Maryann in this episode, her intentions and the extent of her supernatural powers all still annoyingly remain a mystery.
Keep This Party Going feels like a tease with less sex and blood than the season opener, and if it wasn't for a repeatedly shirtless Ryan Kwanten or the adorable blood-tears of Jessica, it would have completely paled in comparison to Nothing But the Blood.
SHAKE IT ON THE DANCE FLOOR Maryann shows off her powers of persuasion when she influences the patrons of Merlotte's to throw their inhibitions aside and dance. Yes, even Andy Bellefleur was shaking his booty. It all seems fun and innocent until the party almost becomes an orgy of adults acting like demonically possessed horny teenagers. But listening to too much Pussycat Dolls will do that to you.
SHOPAHOLICS ANONYMOUS Bill picking out clothing for Jessica at the mall was cute. It also proved that fluorescent lighting isn't flattering for vampires.
OUCH! Unfortunately for Lafayette, Eric was still feeling a bit peckish.
BEST LINE Eric: "Is there blood in my hair?"
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Lebanese known Chef Ihsan Deeb, came from Byblos City in Lebanon to take the role as head chef for Byblos Brisbane. The Byblos Dining Menu is built upon a foundation of classic Mediterranean recipes and culinary techniques. Today, our menu holds true to Ihsan's years of experience and traditional Lebanese influence, while our Head Chef Ghassan Shqairat enhances these foundations with modern cooking techniques and modern twists. All of our dishes are created using the freshest, highest quality ingredients available and are created with a passion to meet world-class standards.
The Byblos Drinks Menu is extensive, to say the least. We have amassed one of the most diverse collections of spirits and liqueurs in the nation. Our wine list offers a wide range of both New World and Old World wines. The Cocktail list is updated seasonally and features house-made syrups, reductions and glazes that show an emphasis on diversity and taste.