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'Jelly Mould Pavilions' is a quirky yet thought provoking exhibition by artist Lubaina Himid. The exhibition explores the challenges of commemorating the ongoing contribution of the people of the African diaspora to the history, culture and fabric of Liverpool.
'Jelly Mould Pavilions' features 30 hand-painted Victorian ceramic jelly moulds and 14 prints. The illustrations on the jelly moulds are inspired by influential Black figures such as Martin Luther King, William Still and Dred Scott, all strong and unique figures in the civil rights movement. Lubaina's inspiration also comes from brightly coloured textile patterns from all over the African continent.
Although these jelly mould monuments may never be built, their purpose is to encourage visitors to ask questions about the city's history, how we can celebrate and commemorate the Black community or whether we do this already.
Lubaina chose Victorian jelly moulds as they symbolise the African diaspora's link to the sugar industry that used slaves. The jelly moulds are a device to encourage visitors to talk about enslavement, commerce and pleasure.
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The timeline from impeachment to book release was an incredible seven months.
How did former Illinois chief executive Rod Blagojevich manage to bang out "The Governor" so quickly?
He wrote the first couple chapters longhand on a yellow legal pad, until his wife told him it was taking him too long, a source told the Sun-Times' Michael Sneed.
"So he dictated the rest of the book on his 12-year-old daughter Amy's pink dictating machine," the source told Sneed.
Another reason for the quick turnaround: No one proofread it all that carefully.
Blago's lawyers reportedly said they "didn't go over the book with a fine-toothed comb before it was released."
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Oh, Bikram; life can't be easy right now. As if the recent scandal weren't enough, a new study has demonstrated that hot yoga doesn't live up to its reputation of burning more energy than standard yoga. In a study funded by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, researchers found that while hot yoga is safe if performed properly, it fails to boost core temperature or heart rate relative to other types of yoga.
For the study, researchers randomly assigned 24 adults to one of two sessions, hot yoga (92F, 33C) or regular temperature. To salvage Bikram's ego, there may be some salve in acknowledging that the study's "hot" yoga was conducted in a room that was considerably less hot than the Bikram standard of 105F, and above for an increasing number of classes. Thus, the findings of this study don't necessarily generalize to hotter temps, and further study is needed.
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Many of us, explains Dr. Cedric Bryan, chief science offer of the ACE, "think the degree of sweat is the quality of the workout, but that's not the reality. It doesn't correlate to more calories." It makes logical sense; we think that because vigorous exercise is linked to sweating, sweating on the mat means we are working harder and burning more calories and fat. Certainly, hot yoga feels less easeful and comfortable than regular yoga; surely, then, there must be some benefit to the increase in effort? Yet by the same token that caloric expenditure does not increase in saunas, you will not lose any more weight or obtain any more benefits from attending hot yoga than regular yoga. Unless, of course, you like it more and are likely to attend this form of yoga more often!
On the redeeming side, the fact that an increase in core temperature was not evidenced suggests that risk of heat injury is low, at least in classes at 92F. Adherents will argue that the draw of hot yoga isn't necessarily increased calorie burn relative to other forms of yoga, but increased suppleness, joint lubrication, and flexibility, as well as an increased subjective sense of accomplishment attained from working out in an extreme temperature.
I'll admit it; I dislike hot yoga. In my yoga therapy training of 65 students I was chosen as the archetypal fiery Pitta (with just enough spacey Vata to make me crazy sometimes), and in a consultation with Ayurvedic guru Dr. Vasant Lad, I was informed (strongly) that my intense Pitta contraindicated steam-inducing activities. I hadn't wanted to believe him, but after three years of daily heated noon vinyasa practice, I became mindful of increased intensity and anger in the aftermath. Now I notice that after hot yoga I feel irritable, drained, and sticky. While I don't mind getting sweaty outdoors with the fresh air on my skin, pouring out sweat on my yoga mat feels far less appealing. However, for many peers and colleagues, hot yoga is dearly beloved.
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London Penthouse With Garden View: $1.9 Million
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T'was a simpler time when ESPN's Kenny Mayne pitched a witty skit into which he led, "Legendary is faint praise for Brett Favre when he quarterbacks in the bitter cold of Green Bay. It's then that No. 4 elevates to immortal.
"Lesser men yield to the same conditions in which Favre thrives, and it's all because whenever he is away from the field, Brett Favre is naked."
Makes perfect sense.
So thank you, Kenny Mayne for not having taken an MLB-esque approach to YouTube videos. Yet. And thank you, tipster Sara G. for finding, and sending, it before that happens.
In related news, somebody's offering some creepy Michael Myers masks for the chance to see Favre play the Bears this weekend.
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Despite entering a crowded market, Microsoft's brand-new Windows Phone operating system seems off to a healthy start. Nonetheless, the estimates aren't impressing cynical tech journalists. The Street's Scott Moritz cites a market research source who claims Microsoft shipped a "mere 40,000 Windows Phone 7 phones Monday."
"The anemic sales number does not include the 89,000 Microsoft employees that will be given free Windows 7 phones," Moritz quips.
CNET reporters added their bleak perspective based on the performance of a single AT&T store in San Francisco (where every hipster in sight is already fondling an iPhone), which sold fewer than 20 Windows devices by midday.
"If Microsoft hopes to get back in the smartphone game, it had better hope that Windows Phone 7 makes a bigger impact than it appeared to be having at one AT&T store here," they wrote.
But let's put this into perspective. Google claims it's shipping at least 200,000 Android phones every day, and Apple says 270,000 iPhones are sold each day. However, comparing these numbers to a Windows Phone 7 launch estimate would be foolish: Android has been on the market for two years, and the iPhone for three; both platforms have reached critical mass.
Windows Phone 7 is two days old.
A fairer comparison would be launch numbers. The first iPhone shipped 250,000 units during its launch weekend, according to an analyst's estimates. That number seems more substantial, but this was when nothing like the iPhone was already on the market.
I couldn't find firm launch sales for the first Android phone (the T-Mobile G1), but the more popular Droid smartphone was estimated to ship 100,000 units during its launch weekend. That's a full weekend, not one day—and if 40,000 more Windows phones shipped on day two, then Windows Phone 7's launch would have performed nearly as well as the Droid.
If you consider that Windows Phone is entering a market where everyone and their mother already seems to be cradling an iPhone or an Android phone, a 40,000 day-one estimate isn't bad. (It's certainly better than Google's failed launch of the Nexus One, which sold 135,000 units over 74 days, according to an estimate.) Sure enough, AT&T and T-Mobile spokespeople contacted by Wired.com said their companies were pleased with early demand of Windows Phone 7 handsets, though they declined to disclose figures.
This all makes the pile "doom and gloom" stories about Windows Phone 7 look silly (as was the case with the "iPhone is doomed" stories.)
I personally think Windows Phone 7 is going to be huge in two years — largely because Microsoft's mobile strategy is superior to Android's, as I argued in a previous piece. But no one should have realistically expected Windows Phone to blow anyone out of the water on day one, this late in the game.
Don't get me wrong: I'm not cheering for Microsoft. But my point is we shouldn't be projecting failure for anyone trying to push something new into the highly competitive mobile space. I don't want just two giants with complete domination again, do you?
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Canada toughens train rules after deadly derailment
- Authorities banned one-man crews for trains with dangerous goods
- They also said trains with dangerous goods may not be left unattended on a main track
- Transportation authorities changed the rules after an oil train derailed on July 6 and killed 47
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian transportation authorities banned one-man crews for trains with dangerous goods Tuesday, responding to calls for tougher regulations after an oil train derailment in Quebec killed 47 people.
Transport Canada also said trains with dangerous goods will not be allowed to be left unattended on a main track. Hand brakes must be applied to trains left one hour or more.
The July 6 tragedy occurred when a runaway train carrying 72 carloads of crude derailed, hurtled down an incline and slammed into downtown Lac-Megantic. Several train cars exploded and 40 buildings were leveled. The unattended Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway train had been parked overnight on a rail line before it came loose.
"The disaster brought to light several industry practices which have caused some concern," said Gerard McDonald, assistant deputy minister of safety and security at Transport Canada. "Given that and with an abundance of precaution, we thought it would be prudent to implement these measures now."
Transport Canada says the cause of the derailment remains unknown. Canada's Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the accident, had asked for changes in regulations governing rail traffic.
Transport Canada also is giving rail operators five days to ensure nobody without authorization can enter the cab of unattended locomotives on a main track or sidings.
Meanwhile, the town of Lac-Megantic is taking legal action against Montreal, Maine & Atlantic.
Mayor Colette Roy-Laroche said the rail company has not yet paid any of the workers it hired to clean up the crude oil that leaked from dozens of tanker cars. She said at a news conference that the town paid the workers $4 million after some threatened to walk off the job. Lawyers have been asked to inform the rail company it must reimburse the money immediately, Roy Laroche said.
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The Sun recently published the latest iteration of Vincent DeMarco's love songs to Obamacare, and Mr. DeMarco demonstrates once again that he has no sense of obligation to the truth ("Don't forget the ACA's true purpose," Dec. 16).
For example, Mr. DeMarco states that "working families are now guaranteed that health insurance will cover doctors' visits and prescriptions and preventive care."
What he doesn't say, however, is that many of the tens of thousands of Maryland policies that are being canceled by Obamacare already cover doctors' visits, prescriptions and preventive care.
Mr. DeMarco also says that "women now know that pregnancy is covered, and not potentially considered a 'pre-existing condition' that could threaten their ability to get coverage."
What Mr. DeMarco knows but won't say is that Marylanders have had access to the Maryland Health Insurance Plan and that no Maryland resident has gone without health insurance because she is pregnant.
Mr. DeMarco also says that "seniors can now get the financial help they need to pay for their care." What he doesn't say is that this is a meaningless statement because health insurance plans have always helped seniors — as well as everyone else — pay for their care.
If Mr. DeMarco were truly confident of the benefits of Obamacare, he would have by now found an honorable way to promote its implementation. He hasn't.
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I took this picture last week, during an all-day rain. I didn't hear about any major flooding problems around our area, but the streams were certainly running full.
This little stream, Warrens Fork in Christian County, KY, has appeared on the blog before. It's a tributary of the South Fork of the Little River.
In the early days of Kentucky and elsewhere, along creeks like this one, people depended on high water to take their goods to market. They built their canoes or small flatboats ahead of time so they were ready to go when the water rose.
Then, during a freshet like the one we just had, they floated downstream with their bundles of furs, smoked meats, and whatever else they had to sell. On some of these crooked, winding little streams, it must have been a wild ride.
It may be hard to imagine traveling such a small stream, but it was a common practice.
Their [the flatboats'] cheapness and shallow draft enabled them to carry freight on most creeks worthy of the name. The produce was loaded while the creeks were more or less dry; then when a freshet occurred, they were floated to the nearest river.
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COTATI, Calif. — A rare redwood tree in a small Northern California city has been safely replanted instead of being sawed down to make way for planned railway tracks.
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports the 52-foot-tall chimeric coast redwood in Cotati was dug up Thursday with help from a huge crane.
It was moved about 450 feet near the east platform at Cotati station, where future riders of Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit will have a view of the tree's gold, white and green hues.
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The illegal distribution of copyrighted music, movies, television shows, text files, and software is a pervasive problem on the internet. Particularly troublesome are peer-to-peer file sharing systems based on the "torrent" technology - these are most often implicated in copyright violations. The problem of copyright infringment by university students has been so wide-spread that there specific provisions in federal legislation to deal with this issue.
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The use of file sharing programs for copyright protected material can have major consequences for you. Essentially, the law stipulates that you cannot have anything on your computer that you do not own. More importantly, you cannot share any file for which you do not have distribution rights. Currently, copyright violations can result in civil penalties of up to $150,000 per violation. Theoretically, if you send 10 people a copy of a song you ripped, you might be facing statutory damages of $1,500,000. In addition to civil liability, there is potential criminal liability in copyright cases-- with penalties depending on the number and value of products exchanged. Suits brought by copyright owners against students usually settle for much less, but still have involved settlement amounts of as much as $17,000, plus attorney fees.
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Unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, whether downloading or sharing out, using the Caltech network is a violation of Caltech's Acceptable Use Policy. It is also a violation of US civil and criminal law under the federal Copyright Act. When Caltech receives an official notice of copyright infringement under the terms of the DMCA, we are obligated as a service provider, and as a university under the terms of the Higher Education Opportunities Act, to take action.
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If Caltech is informed of a suspected copyright infringment, the steps taken are given in the Caltech DMCA Copyright Infringement Policy. As a minimum the following will happen:
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August Commercial Update – 16th August 2019
Diesel Gala
The Spa Valley Railway is delighted to give you the news that the recent Diesel Gala was the most popular ever staged with 1,438 visitors attending over the event and ticket sales reaching the £30,000 mark. The Class 27 and 42 went down very well with our visitors being ably supported by the home fleet.
We are extremely grateful to the owners for allowing 27001 and D821 to visit us and also our own loco owners for ensuring D3489, 31430, 33063, 73140, 1317 and 1497 were available throughout the gala.
Overall the event turned over a profit of over £10,000 after all costs, including loco hire fees and transport. The visit of the 'Warship' is another locomotive courtesy of the Diesel Traction Group following on from Class 17 D8568 in 2019 and the Class 27 is the second time we've brought a loco all the way from Bo'ness, the first being Class 26 26038 'Tom Clift' in 2014.
The Class 27 was intially on loan until the end of August however will now be on hire until and featuring in the Beer Festival from 18th to 20th October.
Visit of Y14 No. 564 from the North Norfolk Railway
We're equally delighted to share the news that following an agreement being reached between our Commercial Manager, The Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway Preservation Society and the North Norfolk Railway the 1912 built Great Eastern Railway Y14 No. 564 will be visiting the Spa Valley Railway from 14th October 2019 to 7th January 2020.
This will be the third tender engine to traverse Spa Valley metals following on from LMS 4F No. 44222 in 2012 and Andy Booths L&Y A-Class No. 52322 in 2018. It also builds on the continued working relationship between the Spa Valley Railway and the North Norfolk Railway with Hunslet No. 1982 'Ring Haw' on loan for the second time (initial visit in 2017) and also Spa Valley resident Class 33/0 33063 'R. J. Mitchell' visiting Sherringham back in June 2019 for their Diesel Gala.
The Y14 will also feature in our Winter Steam Up! event just after Christmas.
Christmas 2019
Our popular Santa Specials are now on sale! Premium Class is returning for 2019 in our recently outshopped from a 'C' Exam MK1 SO 4828 and also MK1 SOB 'Kate' 25843. Over Xmas we'll be running three departures from Eridge per day with a set of 6 coaches. Various dining products have also been launched for this festive season with two Murder Mystery's, High Weald Belle Xmas Lunch and Dinner, Xmas themed Afternoon Tea and also Morning Coffee & Pastries.
Some changes have taken place to improve the Santa Special product for 2019 and the Santa shown in photos is *THE* Santa that'll be walking through our train this Christmas!
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Six months ago keyword research tool Majestic SEO announced they were "now able to find fresh back links within 24 hours". That meant they were speeding up things.
Since than a lot has changed and Majestic has become even faster. That results in the announcement by Majestic that they are letting ALL users get full link data for their own sites from Majestics Fresh Index. Until now non-paying users could only get reports for their own sites from the historic index.
Majestic SEO explains why they are making this change:
"There are two reasons. The first is that we closely monitor good and bad comments about Majestic SEO around the world as any self respecting brand should strive to do. Whilst we find our customers generally think we have the strongest link data in the world, it seems there is a significant minority that felt our data contained lots of dead links. Maybe two years ago that was true, but not since the launch of our Fresh Index. When we analyzed who was saying this, it was typically one of two types of people. Those that used the "Historic" index because it simply showed higher link counts without considering the quality advantages of the more modern fresh index or more often people who were not paying customers who had little choice but to look at the historic index. Clearly, free users data for free is intended to help users like what we have – so not giving users the good stuff just wasn't clever. So now even free subscribers get the best 🙂
The other reason was to stop a trend. We are noticing that since the demise of Yahoo Site Explorer, many services are battening down the hatches and making their data harder to access. We wanted to go the other way."
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Majestic also explains how to get the free link report:
1: You need to first be registered and logged in to a free (or paid) account. That is simply a case of verifying your email. Paid accounts can still get reports for their own sites without these reports coming out of your paid subscription.
2: Type your own site's URL into the search bar and then click on one of the scroll (report) symbols on the page of results.
You will then be asked whether you own the site and if so you will be given the opportunity to get the report for free.
From there you will be given a verification file which you will need to upload to your root directory to prove that the site is yours to manage.
Once Verified you will be able to run the reports for your site – both Standard and Advanced.


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25 Terms You Need To Know Before Buying A MattressMonday, October 20th, 2008
Viscoelastic – Anything that shows both viscous and elastic characteristics when deformed. An example of a viscous material is honey. An examples of an elastic object is a rubber band. The difference between elastic behavior and viscoelastic behavior is that a viscoelastic object uses a strain rate dependent on time. Thus, a viscoelastic object loses energy when a load is applied and then taken away.
Natural latex – Occurs naturally from rubber trees. Natural rubber is an elastic hydrocarbon polymer that occurs naturally as a milky colloidal suspension or latex. The latex is found in the sap of some plants other than the rubber tree. Rocky Mountain Mattress uses natural latex in every custom latex mattress.
Organic – Often referred to as organic foods or organic materials. Organic materials are those products that are produced according to certain production standards, often meaning that they are produced without the use of chemicals, toxins, or other materials.
Memory foam – Made from polyurethane. Memory foam often has additional chemicals that increases its viscosity level. This increased viscosity also increases the foam's density. Most memory foam products are firmer in cooler temperatures and softer when heated. Memory foam that is used for memory foam mattresses use a person's body heat to warm it up. As it is heated, it molds to the shape of the warm body within a certain period of time. Lower density memory foam is more pressure sensitive. This foam can mold to the shape of the body more quickly.
Green foam – Refers to any foam that is environmentally friendly. This foam is often produced without any added chemicals or toxins. It is also biodegradable. Often times, green foam is safe for the environment throughout the production process and as a finished product. Even the production process of producing green foam is considered "green."
The Talalay process – A method of producing latex. In this process, molded pieces of natural latex foam rubber are produced. First, a natural latex rubber is put into a closed mold. The mold must have been vacuumed to remove any air particles. Next, the mold is frozen in effort to stabilize the cell structure. Then, carbon dioxide is added to the mold. Finally, the mold is then heated in order to cure the rubber. This process is considered to be "organic" or completely natural.
The Dunlop process – The other method for producing latex. This method is much shorter and more inexpensive than the Talalay process. The Dunlop method is more traditional, is used more often, and produces the only 100% all natural latex product (i.e. no added chemicals, fillers, etc.).
Foamex – The leading producer of comfort cushioning for bedding, furniture, carpet cushion, and automotive markets as well as technical foam for diverse applications in industrial, consumer, electronics and transportation industries.
Bayer – Chemical and pharmaceutical company founded in Barmen, Germany in 1863.
Rocky Mountain Mattress – A company comprised of mattress experts who are dedicated to helping customers enjoy the best sleep possible by offering a wide variety of mattresses, mattress toppers, custom mattresses, adjustable beds and sleep accessories.
FiberLux – The standard Rocky Mountain Mattress micro-fiber cover used on the Sunrise and Sundance mattresses.
Coolmax – Is a brand of technical fabrics designed to wick moisture away from the skin. The fabrics use specially designed fibers to improve "breathability."
Density – Is a measure of how tightly the matter within it is packed together. In the mattress industry density is often measured in terms of pounds per square foot, i.e. a 5 lb foam weighs 5 pounds per cubic foot of the foam.
Indentation load deflection (ILD) – A term used by furniture manufacturers to measure quality. The firmness of a polyurethane foam cushion is measured by the ILD.
Indentation force deflection (IFD) – Used rather than the ILD method. It is defined as the amount of force, in pounds, required to indent a fifty square inch piece of foam relative to the total foam thickness. Again, this is a quality assurance measure.
Open cell foam – Is made up of thousands of tiny, cell-like components. The walls are called struts and the spaces inside are called voids. Open cell foam makes it possible to conform to your body and relieve pressure points. Because the walls of the cell are not solid, they can deflate when pressure is applied. Additionally, since the struts are made from a resilient material, they bounce back when the pressure is removed.
Component mattress – A mattress composed of separate individual layers of foam, which can be re-arranged according to the sleeper's preference.
Assembled mattress – A mattress that has been fully manufactured and arrives to the consumer fully assembled
Foundation – aka box spring (without the springs) – refers to the flat rigid surface that a innerspring mattress, air mattress, latex mattress, memory foam mattress, or waterbed must be placed on to achieve maximum support. Rocky Mountain Mattress foundations are made from Southern Pine.
Bioflex medical magnets – Magnets that have been clinically proven to reduce pain, accelerate healing and improve circulation. When used in conjunction with a supportive mattress, they have been hailed as the most advanced and effective products of their kind for their ability to help a person get a good night's sleep naturally. They can be purchased as a mattress overlay to achieve maximum results.
Custom mattress – Mattresses that can be specially ordered by customers. Customers can specify the correct size dimensions, the arrangement of layers, and foam densities. Customers can also choose to add BIOflex medical magnets, CoolMax by Dupont heat and moisture-reducing fabric, lumbar support and other products.
Memory foam mattress topper – A thinner mattress pad that is designed to lie on top on an existing mattress. They can offer an extra layer of comfort and warmth, especially when the existing mattress is worn or uncomfortable. They can help relieve pressure points too. Memory foam mattress toppers react to both pressure and temperature. These characteristics along with greater density can give the sleeper a "weightlessness" sensation.
Mattress blog – A resource linked to a company's website that can offer helpful information to the customer. The mattress blog is often a place where you can go to find the information you need in more detail. Customers are free to leave comments and post reviews as well.
Standard mattress sizes–
Crib Mattress 28″ x 52″
Twin Mattress 39″ x 75″
Full Mattress 54″ x 75″
Long Twin Mattress 36″ x 80″
Queen Mattress 60″ x 80″
King Mattress 76″ x 80″
California King Mattress 72″ x 84″
Pressure map – Maps that highlight a person's pressure points when lying on a mattress. Pressure maps shows how well a mattress conforms to a person's body.


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Today, the aging and those in care make up close to 60% of the North American population. The role of marketing communications for senior healthcare services depends on specific business goals, of course, but is generally used to increase referrals and leads from residents, caregivers or family members. Marketing can also build awareness for a senior living or care facility and create a positive image around it.
Typical healthcare marketing tactics include a strong web presence (website, local and organic search engine optimization, pay-per-click online advertising, online directory advertising and listings), targeted direct mail, local advertising, sales literature, events and more. Here are additional ways Allegra Marketing • Print • Mail in Plymouth can help you reach your target markets:
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Student or Learner
One of my friends, Justin moved to a poor area from a rich region due to the fail of his parents' business when he was a middle school student.
It was difficult for him to do well in the school of the poor region because most classmates hated him because of the reason that he came from a rich area.
Thus, his parents decided to go back to a rich region again to help him adapted well in school for a year in spite of their financial difficulty.
In this way, it is better for children to live withs omeone who has the same environment until the gap between the rich and the poor is reduced than now .


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Carlos Gonzalez talks about more trade rumors in Rockies offseason
Carlos Gonzalez, to some surprise, won his second Silver Slugger award Thursday as one of National League's three best hitting outfielders. He was helped, in part, by hitting a career-high 40 home runs last season.
The right fielder joined third baseman Nolan Arenado — the first time two Rockies won in the same year since 2010 (when Gonzalez and Troy Tulowitzki won). Gonzalez is the seventh Rockies hitter to win multiple Silver Slugger awards, joining Tulowitzki, Todd Helton, Matt Holliday, Mike Hampton, Larry Walker and Vinny Castilla.
Behind the hardware, though, is another round of trade rumors involving Gonzalez.
Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich told Patrick Saunders that he will listen to trade offers for Gonzalez. CBS Sports' Jon Heyman on Thursday speculated the Baltimore Orioles might be a prospective suitor.
"It's similar to last year, I would say," Bridich said. "There are teams that are definitely starting to ask questions."
Gonzalez, though, said he remains happy. Coming off season-ending knee surgery in 2014, he started slow last season, then rediscovered his swing in the second half. He hit just four homers in the first two months, but found a groove by the all-star break. He hit an NL-leading 27 home runs in the second half, with a .285 batting average and a .975 OPS.
It likely revived his trade value for the Rockies. But Gonzalez is not ready to bite.


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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – No. 5 Cal Poly led 5-1 early but Sacramento State battled back and had the potential tying run on base in the ninth inning before the Mustangs were able to escape with a 6-5 win in an elimination game at the NCAA Regional in San Luis Obispo.
The loss ended the season for Sacramento State (40-24), which won its most games since the 1991 season and earned the program's first WAC title while playing in its first NCAA Div. I Regional. The Hornets also had their first Div. I Tournament win on Saturday, eliminating No. 18 Arizona State. Pepperdine (42-16) defeated Cal Poly (47-12) 10-6 later on Sunday to win the region.
"That was an unbelievable game," head coach Reggie Christiansen said. "Both teams played hard and I'm really proud of our guys. We got off to a rough start down 5-1, but got back into it. We had a chance to win at the end and I can't be more proud of our guys."
In the ninth inning Cal Poly closer Reed Reilly got the first two outs but Hornet freshman Brandon Hunley kept his team alive with a single. Reilly and Hornet junior left fielder Kyle Moses then had an epic 10 pitch at-bat in which Moses fell behind 0-2. He fouled off three pitches before evening the count at 2-2, and then fouled off three more pitches before Reilly got him to pop out to second base to end the game.
"The goal was to play in the NCAA Tournament and not just gain some experience," said Christiansen after leading his team to the first NCAA Div. I Regional in program history. "We came here expecting to win the whole thing. By being in the games that we we're in, that's going to give this group the experience they need to win a regional."
The Hornets never-say-die attitude that was a hallmark of the season continued on Sunday after a rough start to the contest. Cal Poly scored once in each of the first three innings, including a leadoff homer from outfielder Zack Zehner to open the second. Sacramento State got one run back in the bottom of the third as junior Scotty Burcham hit a leadoff double and Moses brought him home with a 2-out single, but the Mustangs came back with two runs in the fourth on a bloop two-run double by first baseman John Schuknecht.
Down 5-1, the Hornet rally began in the fifth inning as senior David Del Grande drew a leadoff walk, Burcham singled to left, and sophomore Dane Fujinaka hit an RBI single. With runners on the corners the Mustangs were able to turn a double play but Burcham came in to score to make it a 5-3 game.
Cal Poly got one run back in the seventh, but in the eighth the Hornets were able to get within a one-run deficit. Moses doubled off Reilly to open the inning and came in on an RBI single from sophomore Chris Lewis. Junior Rhys Hoskins then reached on a botched fielder's choice as Lewis slid in safely at third, and senior Will Soto followed with a sacrifice fly to make it a 6-5 game.
Sophomore Sutter McLoughlin set the Mustangs down in order in the top of the ninth on just nine pitches to keep the deficit at one, but, after giving up two runs in the eighth, Reilly was able to finish the game in the ninth for his 12th save of the season.
"We've been through so much this season," Fujinaka said. "I think the mid-point of our season is when our guys started to pick it up and guys started to get better each and every day. I'm just super proud of our team."
Redshirt freshman Justin Dillon started for the Hornets and allowed five runs on four hits and four walks over four innings. Freshman Chad Perry was superb in relief, allowing just one run on three hits and two walks over four innings to keep the Hornets in the game. Cal Poly starter Justin Calomeni also lasted just four innings, allowing three runs, while reliever Bryan Granger pitched 2.2 scoreless innings to earn the win.
Burcham finished 3-for-4 with two runs scored and Moses had his second two-hit game of the regional. Schuknecht. Cal Poly's No. 9 hitter, went 2-for-4 with two doubles after going 2-for-3 against the Hornets when the teams met on Friday.
Over the three Hornet games in their first Div. I regional, Moses went 5-for-12 (.417) with a walk and scored two runs out of the leadoff spot, senior Scott Loper hit .375, and Burcham hit .333 with four runs scored. As a team Sacramento State was held to a .207 batting average over the three games but drew 13 walks and was only outscored by two runs, proving that they belonged amongst such elite opposition in a very competitive regional.
Burcham and Moses were named to the All-San Luis Obispo Regional Team.


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dianeduthie needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 96 designs submitted by 41 freelance designers.
new logo required, to include company name..."polartrex", extreme expeditions (instead of polar expeditions
polartrex ,extreme expeditions
Desired Color Scheme:
red/blue or optional
Desired Style:
Accepted File Formats:
Standard Web Formats (.jpg, .gif or .png); Layered Formats (.psd or .tiff)
current logo can be seen here.. http://www.polartrex.com I do like the existing colours (red/blue) however am open to any creative,quirky,unusual,modern design ideas and suggestions.
Logo must be clean and simple, as will be used in embroidery.
 will be used on web 2.0 style website.
good luck
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Primary Chakras: Heart, Third Eye, Crown
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Ruby in Fuchsite Massage Wands (Round Ends) (India) - These are lovely Ruby in Fuchsite Massage Wands from India. This beautiful Ruby in Fuchsite has natural red Ruby tabular crystals embedded in green Fuchsite.
Fuchsite is a mineral of rejuvenation and renewal. The well known saying, "You're as young as you feel" could be attributed to Fuchsite, as it reminds us that no matter what our age, the attitude of youth and vitality is alive within each of us. Fuchsite carries an energy of joy, sweetness, and a renewed connection to our inner child.
Ruby is a powerful heart stone, opening and activating the Heart Chakra. A powerful heart healer, Ruby heals and balances emotions, makes you more emotionally aware, and helps you connect to others emotionally. Ruby stimulates a loving and nurturing energy. The intense and vivid energy of Ruby stimulates loving emotions, helps with the expression of love, and can facilitate states of passion and bliss.
The combination of Ruby and Fuchsite help to deepen compassion, understanding and acceptance. They also work in tandem to clean/clear any mental or emotional blocks, leading to a more balanced and tranquil state of being. Great for any collection, Ruby Fuchsite merges the qualities of Ruby and Fuchsite for the perfect heart stone. Ruby Fuchsite will help to clear any blockage of the Heart Chakra and fill the void with positive, loving energies.
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This is the official "I have nothing worth writing about" vanity card. It will run whenever I have nothing worth writing about. Don't be surprised to see it quite a bit. From now on, when our schedule requires me to deliver a new card and I'm empty, I'll simply say, "Run one eleven." A check of the one hundred and ten cards I've already written will quickly demonstrate that I should have written this card a long time ago. Why didn't I? Vanity. I had become vain about my vanity cards. I was determined to write a new one each week because, well... I'm just that kind of guy. But I'm older and wiser now. I know when I have nothing to say. And that knowledge is freedom. Freedom from the constant need to win your approval. And more importantly, freedom from the obsessive and relentless need to end each vanity card on a joke. The Electoral College.*
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First, thanks so much to the creators for developing something like this for free/education! From the tutorial videos it seems to be very intuitive.
I am outlining a book that I plan to write this coming November for NaNoWriMo. The book takes place on a small island off the coast of Taiwan, called Lamei island. I was drawing a map of Lamei, and wanted to model it in 3D. I looked through many other world creating programs, but most were too complicated or expensive. After watching many videos, I finally settled on Platinum Arts Sandbox!
Quick first question:
On the download page here
http://www.sandboxgamemaker.com/free-ga ... -download/
Is the school edition the main build? Or is it made specifically for students. Any differences in features? (assuming there is a different, main build)
Thanks! Hoping to get to know everyone!
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Vroop wrote:Any differences in features? (assuming there is a different, main build)
The student edition doesn't have the WatergunWars (FPS) mode installed. For your project, it sounds like the student edition should be OK.
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Here's a start.My letter
I am writing with regard to the article published on your magazine about fatherhood. I would like to show that true fathers do exist in this day and age.
More specifically I am going to describe my father who, at the age of 18, came to Greece. He was accepted at the medical school but he did not graduate until the age of nearly 40 because he stayed home and raised me and my brother while my mother went to work to financially support us. We were brought up to respect education and with the belief that we should live an honourable life. Self-confidence was also one of the first things he passed on to us and I still live by his words of wisdom.
Being a parent includes feeding and clothing a child and teaching them how to behave. Nevertheless, fatherhood goes beyond all that. My father always has a way of making a point. For instance, whenever he advised me to do or not do something, he never ended up forbidding me to do it. I was made to learn from my mistakes and move on. He also taught my brother how to never quit when things were not looking well, because despite the many difficulties my father encountered during his studies, dropping out was not an option. It was his dream to become a doctor and he is now proud of being one because that means he could take better care of us, his family.
I still believe that there are father figures and not all hope is lost. I am certain that my brother, who has followed my fathers example and become a teacher, is going to put his family's needs before his own. His children will certainly have the same moral up-bringing he and I had. I feel lucky that we do not celebrate fathers day in Greece because I could never think of a proper present to give to a man who represents everything that a real father should be.
Assess whether you are using three words where maybe one will do.
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Photo courtesy of Harvard Athletic Communications.
Harvard concluded the season with a 14-10 overall record and
compiled a 5-2 mark in the Ivy League having won its final five
matches of the season. The 2009-10 campaign featured many of the
underclassmen prevailing on the court. The team was lead by
junior Alexei Chijoff-Evans, playing at the No. 1 singles position.
Chijoff-Evans racked up a team-high 19 singles victories over the
course of the season. Sophomore Alistair Felton was close behind
with 17 wins in singles action this year.
The unsung heroes of the season were the freshmen of the team. Three freshmen elevated their games and took on the challenges of playing in the starting six. Andy Nguyen, Christo Schultz and Joshua Tchan all played integral roles in the squad's success. The Crimson's five rookies combined to post a 53-43 singles record and a 72-42 mark in doubles action in their first season of collegiate tennis. "We saw glimpses of the future in their potential this season," commented Dave Fish '72, The Scott Mead '77 Head Coach for Harvard Men's Tennis. Fish also added that "the team is a river that is rising, their full potential has yet to be reached. With more improvement and the hardwork that is in store for the summer months, this team should be playing its best tennis very soon."
Harvard headed out west to begin the fall season, competing in the Land Rover Napa Valley Tennis Classic, Sept. 18-20. The Crimson picked up nine wins at the round-robin tournament. The following weekend, Harvard traveled to Flushing, N.Y., to play in the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Invitational. The event was held at the same venue as the famous U.S. Open tennis tournament.
The Crimson competed on home soil for the first time in the season as the team hosted the Harvard Fall Classic. Joining the Crimson was Alabama, Minnesota and Notre Dame. Harvard accrued 17 victories during the three-day event. Nguyen was recognized as the "Corey Winn Freshman Player to Watch", as he posted a 3-0 record in singles play.
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association Northeast Regional tournament showcased Harvard's talent as the team claimed 17 wins. Felton and Nguyen teamed up to win six consecutive doubles matches to capture the ITA Northeast Regional doubles title. By winning the crown, the tandem earned a spot in the doubles field at the ITA Indoor Championships, Nov. 5-8.
With a successful fall in its wake, the Crimson set out in search of the program's 28th Ivy League crown. The Virginia Tech Invitational marked the beginning of the spring season. Tchan turned in the best performance for Harvard, posting two singles wins and two doubles wins. Overall, the Crimson prevailed in 16 matches at the event.
In the first team-related event, the Crimson hosted the Harvard Kick Off Tournament. The squad narrowly lost to Brigham Young and Mississippi State before picking up its first dual victory of the year, a 4-1 win over DePaul.
Harvard carried the momentum into the ECAC Championship, held in New Haven, Conn. At the tournament, the Crimson rolled past Brown, Princeton and Columbia en route to its second-straight ECAC title. After dropping a pair of road matches to Purdue and Indiana, Harvard rallied to defeat Boston College, Radford and St. John's.
The team participated in the prestigious Blue-Gray Championship in Montgomery, Ala., March 18-20. The Crimson was matched up against Texas Tech, the top-seeded team in the field, in the opening round. Harvard fell, 4-0, but rebounded to blank Penn State, 4-0. The Crimson closed out the event with a 4-3 loss to Boise State.
With Ivy League play just on the horizon, Harvard hosted three non-conference matches at the Murr Center Tennis Courts. Duke handed the Crimson a 4-0 loss and Binghamton downed Harvard 4-3. The team picked up a 6-1 win over Quinnipiac between those two matches to head into conference play with a 9-8 record.
In the opening weekend of Ancient Eight action, Harvard traveled to New York to face Columbia and Cornell. The Lions and Big Red both topped the Crimson by the score of 5-2. Harvard returned home to even out its record at 2-2 with wins over Princeton and Penn. A road win over Brown put the Crimson in prime position to make a strong run to the finish. Harvard played host to archrival Yale in a pivotal weekend match. The Crimson earned a hard-fought victory over the Bulldogs. The squad closed out the regular season at home against Dartmouth. Harvard cruised past the Big Green, winning in convincing fashion, 6-1.
Chijoff-Evans was tabbed to the All-Ivy League first team for singles for the second-consecutive season. Harvard also had two doubles teams garner All-Ivy League honors. Aba Omodele-Lucien and Schultz, the Crimson's No. 1 tandem, earned a spot on the All-Ivy League first team. Harvard's No. 2 pair, Felton and Nguyen, was honored on the All-Ivy League second team.
Senior captain Michael Hayes is the only member of the team departing the program. Hayes posted a 10-7 record in singles action and went 8-6 in doubles play. The Sydney, Australia native picked up three wins in the dual portion of the schedule. In his four years with the Crimson, Hayes has compiled 54 doubles victories to go along with 33 singles wins.


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I usually try to keep this blog a happy place, but every now and then a girl's just got to complain. So today, I'm thinking about 20 things that just bug the crap out of me.
1. I hate the fact that I have had a cold that I just can't shake. I especially hate this because after having two kids the old fashioned way, I wet my pants about every third time I sneeze or cough. You know what I mean- it comes on ya' too fast to halt and cross your legs and clench. Grrr... annoying.
2. The word "fart". All the neighborhood kids say "fart" like it's the hot word of the week. I just hate the way it sounds. We are a "toot" kinda family.
3. People who offer to have you over for dinner and then expect your children to eat things like pickled beets.
4. Combing hair. Everyone in this house cries when their hair gets combed. I think I will shave everyone's head. I'll start with my own.
5. Intolerance. Burning Qurans. Burning flags. Prop 8 controversy. The "N" word. When we will learn that we are all just people with beating hearts and the desire to be loved and understood?
6. Yo Gabba Gabba. In my opinion it's the most annoying children's show on TV. Oh- and the theme song to Sponge Bob. Because really- it doesn't make any sense to live in a pineapple under the sea.
7. Hard toilet paper. We have kids who don't understand how much tp is too much to flush, so our plumber recommended this specific kind of toilet paper to help our flushing problems. Unfortunately it feels like wiping with tree bark.
8. Skinny jeans. Oh lord- 98% of the population looks horrible in these and they are the only kind of jeans that any of the stores are selling this year. I hate that the mid rise boot cut has become the new "mom" jean. I mean, am I so wrong that I don't want the top 2 inches of my butt crack showing or that I actually have thighs? I am growing monumentally more uncool by the minute.
9. Checking out with hair lotion and the sales person saying something like, "Oh, did you realize that this is for ethnic hair?" Ummm, yeah.
10. I hate when there is no chocolate in the house. That spells a major catastrophe for me.
11. Switching closets over from summer clothes to winter clothes. Just shoot me now.
12. Watching couples fight or sext each other on facebook. I do not care what you are going to do to each other when you get off work. Keep it to yourself. Gross.
13. Twitter. I have been twittering (is that the right word?) for a month and I just can't figure it out at all.
14. The fact that once you have more than one child, they all blame the mess/fight/crying on the other ones. We have serious "Not Me" syndrome going on in our house right now.
15. I hate the fact that my six year old daughter already wants to be on the phone all day. We are so going to be in for it when that girl turns into a teenager.
16. Fighting with the insurance company. Took me a week to convince them that a strangulated hernia surgery was not a "cosmetic" procedure. Duh.
17. How hotwheels cars, neighborhood children, and dirty dishes multiply at exponential rates.
18. All the news reports on bedbugs lately. Freaks me out. Kind of like how the PSA they used to show you about lice in grade school made you scratch your head for the whole rest of the day.
19. People who sell old underwear at yard sales. Not cool, people. Put those in the trash.
20. Whiners and complainers. Put a fork in me- I'm done.
What's bugging you today? Feel free to get it off your chest.
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Welcome to the Simple Elegance Sneak Peek!! You must visit the DeNami Blog and my fellow Design Team Girls Blogs.... Deanna and Deb. Leave a comment on each blog --- you will have the chance to win the above giveaway!!
My 1st card uses a new Poinsettia Vine Stamp Set. I used the large and small stamp to create some patterned paper. I colored it and added a quick bow. I didn't want to cover up those gorgeous new stamps!!
Stamps: Poinsettia Vines Stamp Set
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gnaw (at) (someone's) vitals
To greatly or deeply trouble someone; to affect in someone an intense feeling of anguish or despair. Seeing the suffering of so many people overseas gnawed at her vitals day and night, so she decided to join the Red Cross so she could finally help in some way.
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Speaking last month at an Ignite Seattle talk, mayor Mike McGinn stressed that the city needed to find ways to better use and present data to help the everyday lives of its citizens.
A recent redesign of Seattle's King County Metro transit maps is a perfect example of that. Nearly two years ago, public transit planning consultant Jarrett Walker made the case that cities needed to adopt "frequency maps," or maps that do a better job of showing how often transit lines run, how far they go and when they are in service.
Seattle's maps now do that. Similar to how thicker lines on a Google Map will distinguish important highways from residential streets, the new transit maps make it easy to differentiate from routes that run all day versus routes that run on the "Frequent Network," versus routes only running during peak-hours.
Compare that to what the map looked like two years ago (via Walker's blog post):
As Walker notes, this old map makes it seem like every route is equally important in terms of frequency and span of service. The new maps seems to fix that problem, and Walker calls the changes "beautiful."
The redesign effort was led by the King County Metro Marketing and Service Information group, who assembled a team from Metro's Service Planning group and King County's GIS group to bring the project to completion. The maps were built on success from Metro's "Big Little" map of the Central Eastside Transit Service that was produced in September 2011.
"That map differentiated routes by frequency of service and were easier and more informative than past maps, and our customers loved them," said spokesman Jeff Switzer.
Metro invites efforts by others to develop maps and has recently launched a neat Map Developer's Center. Here are some of the cool apps that people have developed using the county's wealth of data.
UPDATE, 1:30 P.M.: This story was updated with information from King County
Previously on GeekWire: Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn: We are the city of the future


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KINGSPORT – Wellmont Health System continues to show strong fiscal leadership and make vital enhancements to its facilities and operations even as it faces unprecedented changes from healthcare reform.
Fitch Ratings recently affirmed Wellmont's BBB+ bond rating and issued a stable outlook after evaluating the health system's finances. Of particular note was Wellmont's completion of fiscal 2012, which ended June 30, with a 2.8 percent operating margin.
"This figure is an excellent result and reflects the hard work and commitment of everyone in our health system to meet our patients' needs while also keeping a close eye on our expenses," said Denny DeNarvaez, president and CEO. "This is essential because change is coming rapidly to the healthcare landscape that will pose new challenges.
"Our co-workers in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia are excellent stewards of our financial resources and remain focused on creating an environment that fosters healing and high-quality care for our patients."
In analyzing Wellmont, Fitch noted several positives, including the health system's leading market share in its primary service area. The national company said Wellmont's fiscal 2012 performance was solid for the BBB category.
"The stable outlook reflects Fitch's belief that Wellmont will maintain a level of operating performance to support consistent debt service," Fitch said in its report.
At the end of December, Wellmont had 197.1 days cash on hand.
As a not-for-profit organization, Wellmont's operating margin does not go to stockholders. Rather, the funds are reinvested in the communities Wellmont serves to enhance the level of care patients receive.
Wellmont has recently invested considerable funds in a multiyear, multimillion dollar project to build an electronic health record that will give patients greater access to their health information, create more synergy between them and their caregivers and increase sharing of expertise among physicians.
To accomplish this exciting initiative, Wellmont is utilizing Epic software, which has a proven track record of assisting patients, to advance this cutting-edge technology.
Wellmont has also invested in systems to boost patient care through the implementation of computerized provider order entry, which essentially eliminated hand-written orders that could have been misinterpreted. The health system has also been extensively involved in achieving meaningful use requirements established by the federal government.
Responding to patient requests, Wellmont has continued to add services in the region. As examples, the Wellmont Cancer Institute recently opened an office and added a breast center, both in Johnson City. Meanwhile, the Wellmont CVA Heart Institute has opened several additional offices throughout the region.
Other enhancements include the expansion and renovations of emergency departments at Lee Regional Medical Center and Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Virginia and Hawkins County Memorial Hospital in Tennessee. Wellmont has also added multiple physicians throughout the region.
All of this has been accomplished while the health system has provided about $94 million in community benefit, including about $77 million in uncompensated care. Wellmont will continue to face similar challenges with the uncertainty of expanding the Medicaid rolls in Tennessee and Virginia to compensate for reduced Medicare reimbursements.
"Our region can be proud that its community partner, Wellmont, has been prudent in watching its expenses while continuing to deliver superior health care with compassion," DeNarvaez said. "As we navigate healthcare reform and the obstacles and opportunities that presents, Wellmont will remain guardians of the region's health and continue looking for ways to make the people we are privileged to serve healthier."


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Monday, April 9, 2012
Family Memoirs: A Lifetime of Addresses
A year or two ago I asked them to send me a list of all the addresses they had ever lived at. My Uncle Bob replied with his full list but the others didn't. My Dad still keeps promising me his some day.
The other day I was giving a house history talk at the Windsor, Connecticut Historical Society. After the talk a gentleman came up to me and introduced himself as the president of the Simsbury, Connecticut Historical Society. We got to talking because I'll be giving a talk in Simsbury in a few months.
I happened to mention that I had grown up in Connecticut and lived in Simsbury when I was a child. Of course, the natural next question was which street did I live on.
Do you know what? I couldn't tell him! I couldn't remember. I drew a total blank. I lived in Simsbury only for 5 years from age 5 to 9 so it's not unusual that I might forget. But that was the first time I had forgotten something about my own life.
That was a real eye opener. While it is important to focus on the previous generation (such as my Dad and uncles) it's also important to focus on our own lives.
I think genealogists are particularly prone to neglecting themselves in their quest for previous generations.
Can you remember all the addresses where you have lived? Have you written them down? Take a moment to do it if you haven't done it yet. Better yet, create a directory on your computer called "My Life" or something similar and start recording many of your memories. Do a little bit each week.
What a shame it would be to lose your own memories! Save them and pass them on!
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As hard an effort I sometimes exert trying to track down the various addresses and time frames of various ancestors, I have never thought to make it easy for some future genealogist wishing to do the same for me. Excellent idea!ReplyDeleteReplies
I wrote them all down, then went the extra step and added GPS co-ordinates. What an incredible thing to be able to see the satellite view of a tree I fell out of when I was 11.Delete
I would like to be able to GPS all census records so I can see where close neighbours lived in relation to each other, but that's trickier!
Marian, this is an excellent idea... I know a couple of my addresses, but when I went to university I moved twice a year, and when I got married, we lived in 9 places in 13 years, and actually lived in several of those homes for over 2-3 years each (so you can imagine the chaos of my life then). Hmm, just that bit of info gives me more to write about! Thanks again for your thoughtful posts.ReplyDelete
Excellent. Yes, actually. My wife (to be) gave me a slide-rule in a leather case for high school graduation. Through the years, I wrote each of our addresses on the flap. 15 addresses in 13 states, as I recall. It was useful for our 50th anniversary to gather photos of each of our residences. Now, if I could just find that leather case. Just kidding! ;-)ReplyDelete
I just sent two letters to my living (elderly) uncles asking about where their parents lived, around on small town, in the first half of the 20th century. So much I don't know about the early years of those grandparents, even though I lived around them for their last 20-30 years! ;-)
- Clare Turncliff GunningApril 10, 2012 at 7:22 AM
Great blog. Good advice. I remember my previous addresses with telephone numbers. But that's right now. Who knows what I'll forget over time. Our genealogy group had a speaker come who encouraged us to write little blurbs each day as they would stir up memories that we might have forgotten. The one little blurb spawned whole stories that the group then related to the attendees. Another tip I've heard is to make a copy of the page you're on when you throw out your telephone book.ReplyDelete
I wish I had older relatives I could write. Sadly the entire older generation is gone.
- AnonymousApril 10, 2012 at 7:36 AM
Excellent advice Marion, I had never even thought of this. Thank you.ReplyDelete
That's a great tip about the telephone books. I'm going to have to remember to do that. Funny enough I was throwing out some books just this week. And it will help my descendants because the phone book always writes our name wrong!
thanks for a great post and a timely warning to preserve our own history...one of the reasons I write my blogis with an eye over my shoulder for family coming behind. I have no probs with the houses but the cars are a different matterReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 11, 2012 at 5:52 AM
The address book I have kept since I was 16 makes interesting reading. I put my own address in the front and each time I moved, the old address was crossed out and the new one entered. It records all the places I have lived from high school,university, first job right up to the present.ReplyDelete
It contains a similar collection of address for the mobile people I have kept in touch with. Some people did not move, so only have one address records. Only one address might also mean that I just lost contact with that person.
What is missing from the genealogical perspecitve are dates of changes of address, so I have left future genealogists something to do ;-)
Wow, Marian, that does kind of bring you up short! What an excellent suggestion. My address book has everyone else's addresses over the years...I will have to include mine while I can still remember, LOL!ReplyDelete
I hope some day I am in the area when you are doing a house history talk, they sound so interesting!
- Nancy BeachApril 17, 2012 at 3:08 AM
What a wonderful reminder for all of us! It's so easy in our quest of the past to forget we need to capture our own histories (and those of family members who think we are a bit daft in thinking anyone will care).ReplyDelete
- Barbara Lass GremplerApril 26, 2012 at 10:53 AM
Several years ago, I stumbled upon a website with some DIY gifts. One was a journal jar, a quart size jar full of writing prompts to record what you remember of your life. I made one up for my mother-in-law and recently she gave it to me. What a wonderful gift for her grandchildren. Here's the link. http://christmas.organizedhome.com/gifts-crafts-gift-tags/gifts-in-a-jar/adult-journal-jarReplyDelete


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This note from RDJ to his son might give you some feels. Congrats are in order for my firstborn, and I'm proud to oblige— Having braved the crucible of addiction (and pleased the court), his ongoing commitment to recovery continues to inspire and amaze… As long as we can remember, Indio has been a musician at heart. In the last several years, with his band mate Ralph Alexander, I've witnessed their dedication, consistency, and determination to grow as artists. I've also made it my business to be of as little help as possible, as nepotism usually does more harm than good… Just for today, I'm gonna ease up on that. Trust me and give these fine young men a listen on Apple Music. #ColdHands #TheDose Full Story
Born to be Material
Madonna and daughter Lourdes today announced that Georgia May Jagger, daughter of Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall, is the new global face of their Material Girl clothing line. Georgia follows Kelly Osbourne, daughter of Ozzy Osbourne, in the position. Kelly followed Taylor Momsen of Gossip Girl who headlines her own band. Full Story
Lourdes belongs to Gryffindor
Lourdes of Madonna went to school this morning in New York wearing a skull sweater over leggings and a Gryffindor toque. This kind of makes me love her mother a lot. That this girl, who is walking around in a cloud of her own cool, with the clothing line and the blog and the fame and the access, is still as into Harry Potter as she's into black eyeliner. Full Story
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Last week Madge's daughter updated her blog and, as all 14 year old girls do, Lola moaned about hating her hair and wanting to change the colour. To blue. Note her mother's reaction: I don't know if any of you saw my hair yet but its mad dark right at the moment, I'm almost sick of it and now I want royal blue hair but not a streak, like my entire head. Full Story
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Madonna and Lourdes walked the pink carpet together at the Material Girl launch at Macy's last night in New York and actually stopped for joint interviews on the press line and while Lourdes has certainly been heard before, this is really the first time she's been broadcast so widely. It's pretty amazing. Full Story
Tender Mother Madonna and Teen Girls
Madonna continues to direct W.E. in London. She also wrote the script... Anyway, Lourdes has been with her mom almost constantly on set – she even has a walk on role – obviously eager to follow in the family business. Has been for a while. Madonna raising a teenager - there are a lot of things I don't love about Madonna right now but this, this I love so much. Full Story
Madonna: her directing, her face, her kids
Madonna has been busy directing a new movie the last few weeks. Production on W.E., like Julie & Julia for Wallace Simpson, has moved to London and Madge was on set, shuttling around on her bike the other day, at one point visited by her children. More on that in a minute. The real reason I'm attaching these photos, and I'll admit it even though you won't but you'll look, is that she's not wearing much makeup, and she doesn't have the benefit through the pap lens of a good lighting technician, or a filter, or camera person who knows her angles, so you can see a true-ish representation of her face and the work, and Madonna approaching 52. Full Story
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Hadn't had a chance yet this week to write about Lola's latest blog entry but don't want to leave for Vegas before indulging in the amazingness that is Madonna's oldest daughter. 14 year old creatures are entertaining enough as it is. You throw privilege and fame onto that and you get this. Full Story
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WHAT'S THE SCORE? - by George F. Kerkhove
RECORD-KEEPING FOR A Principal, Omaha office
Presented before the Annual Meeting of the Nebraska Association of School Business Officials, Omaha - March 1971
Good morning ladies and gentlemen! What's the score? It's 9:15 Tuesday morning. Last Fall, on Saturdays, people around the state were asking, "What's the score?" "Nebraska is ahead 49 to 20, two minutes to go." Then the following Tuesday, people were asking, "What's the score?" "Still in third place." Very recently I completed my income tax return for 1970. When I finished, my wife asked, "What's the score? How much do we pay this year?" The other day, she took the children to the dentist and when I got home, I asked, "What's the score? What is it going to cost me this time?" Today is March 30. Next week your superintendent and board will want to know, "What's the score? How do our school's operations this year compare with the budget?" For you see, just the other day, I received my 1971 real estate tax bill. The mill levy is up and obviously the taxes are up. Your superintendent and board are well aware of this, and they are sensitive to the feelings of the taxpayers. It is for this reason that they will be asking you what's the score so that they can intelligently and satisfactorily answer any questions they may receive from the taxpayers. In each of the instances just mentioned, you can readily tell that the necessary ingredient for a proper answer to each of these questions is the existence of proper records. Records, their creation and importance, will be the topic of my talk this morning.
One of your duties, among other things, is to supervise the financial aspects of your school district. Along these lines I will talk about methods of keeping score — accounting. My talk will deal primarily with financial records, but the same principles used in connection with financial records would also apply to the various other records and nonfinancial reports coming under your supervision and direction.
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Imus In The Mourning
CBS today announced its decision to cease broadcasting the Imus in the Morning radio program, effective immediately, on a permanent basis.
"From the outset, I believe all of us have been deeply upset and revulsed by the statements that were made on our air about the young women who represented Rutgers University in the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship with such class, energy and talent," said CBS President and Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves, in announcing the decision. "Those who have spoken with us the last few days represent people of goodwill from all segments of our society – all races, economic groups, men and women alike. In our meetings with concerned groups, there has been much discussion of the effect language like this has on our young people, particularly young women of color trying to make their way in this society. That consideration has weighed most heavily on our minds as we made our decision, as have the many emails, phone calls and personal discussions we have had with our colleagues across the CBS Corporation and our many other constituencies."
Imus in the Morning was carried on 61 stations across the United States and distributed over the Westwood One radio network. The cancellation of the program comes after statements Mr. Imus made about the young women who comprised the Rutgers University Women's Basketball team, which reached the finals of the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship this spring.
Moonves concluded: "I want to thank all those who came to see us to express their views. We are now presented with a significant opportunity to expand on our record on issues of diversity, race and gender. We intend to seize that opportunity as we move forward together."


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Enter The Dragon Year – How Will Asia Fare? : Haruhiko Kuroda
The Year of the Dragon could be a challenging time for Asian countries as uncertainties – from within and without the region – are growing rapidly. As such, a calm, sensible, and prudent approach is needed to ensure Asia's steady economic and development transformation.