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A.L. Van Den Bergen Statue " Abraham Lincoln"
This bronze statue was originally dedicated in 1931 to commemorate Lincoln's "Fool the People" speech.
Angel Ambrose Fine Art Studio and Creative Space
You will find a large selection of paintings, gift items, prints, and cards that feature Angel's unique ability to capture unseen concepts and make them visually consumable. She often paints lyrical landscapes using evocative color to allude to idyllic beauty. Writing and speaking developed out of her deep desire to communicate. Speaking is a natural overflow of Angel's passion to communicate, utilizing both her visual vocabulary and words.
Artful Designs is Bloomington's original and only 'paint your own' pottery studio. It offers the area's largest selection of ready-to-paint pottery. Personal attention and design expertise are available to customers who wish to paint their own pieces. Custom pottery, painted by Artful Designs' talented, experienced staff is also available.
Located at the Atlanta Museum, these three exhibits and 20 other prints depict a variety of Lincoln and Logan County events. It is located at the site of an early political rally during Abraham Lincoln's campaign for President.
Built in 1908, this National Register Property is one of Illinois' few octagonal-shaped public libraries. Its gilded rotunda and interior rooms, filled with solid-oak woodwork, reflect its classic architecture. Local volunteers who comprise the "Keepers of the Clock" take turns on a weekly basis hand-winding the 1909 Seth Thomas clock housed in the library's clock tower.
Visitors are invited to explore Bloomington-Normal and join in the celebration of McLean County's agricultural heritage, quilting, local history and the arts. The Barn Quilt Heritage Trail features over a dozen area barns or other farm buildings, each decorated with an 8' x 8' painted quilt square. A complete list of all participating locations is available on the Barn Quilt website. Step-on tour guides are available upon request for bus tour groups.
Barn quilts of DeWitt County is a project designed to celebrate Clinton and DeWitt County's rich agricultural history, showcase our rural areas, promote agritourism, the arts, and create a sense of community pride. Throughout the county, vibrant, hand-painted 8'X8' quilt blocks on 'wooden canvases' adorn numerous barns, making a drive through the countryside all the more enjoyable. Barn quilts are on display June through August.
Behind the Curtain Tour - Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
The fascinating history of the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts comes to life in the Behind the Curtain historic tour program. Led by a group of specially trained docents, you'll not only see the beautiful neo-Classical interior design of the BCPA, but also learn all about the many technical and patron service updates achieved in the building's significant renovation. You won't want to miss this surprising, fascinating, and fun-filled look at one of Bloomington's historic and most thriving buildings. Bring your stories, your questions, and, above all, your curiosity. Behind the Curtain tours are one hour in length and can accommodate a wide variety of group sizes.
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
Built in 1922 to house the original American Passion Play, the former Scottish Rite Temple is the centerpiece of downtown Bloomington's Cultural District. The Performing Arts Center has a 1,200-seat theater and 1,000-person ballroom.
This acoustically perfect performing arts center has played host to such shows as Sheryl Crow, Phil Collins, A Chorus Line, Chris Rock, Cats and children's concerts. Call for the current lineup of performances.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this restored mansion and grounds whisk visitors back to the Victorian era. Once home to Clinton attorney Clifton H. Moore, visitors will enjoy tours and stories of the friend and law partner of Abraham Lincoln who one resided there. Home of the DeWitt County Museum.
The Ovation concept is an innovative full-service cinematic dining experience that brings the convenience of dinner and a movie to every oversized luxury seat. The Ovations feature an extensive menu with over 100 premium food and beverage selections providing valued guests to enjoy the biggest Hollywood blockbusters like never before. Ovation also includes amenities such as a cocktail lounge with a full service bar and food service available for guests to enjoy the comfort of community-style dining.
The Challenger Learning Center at Heartland Community College offers interactive, simulated space and science experiences through scheduled team missions for students and the public.
Come experience three floors of unique, hands-on, larger-than-life exhibits! This museum is designed to create a sense of wonder that excites the love of learning in children of all ages. Be sure to discover the new Children's Discovery Museum.
The Community Players Theatre is committed to presenting quality theater at an affordable price. Call for current performances and tickets.
This beautiful and unique amphitheatre is easily accessible from the Constitution Trail. Some of the current programs include: High School Summer Theatre productions, Dress-Up Movie Nights and the outstanding concert series known as the Sounds of the Amphitheatre, which highlights local talent from the Bloomington/Normal area. Programming begins in May and runs through October, weather permitting.
You are invited to shop the ever-changing collection of traditional crafts, folk art, candles, furniture, home accents, decorative accessories, and much more. Displayed in room design design settings. Country Junction treats you to an enjoyable shopping experience.
Crossroads Global Handcrafts is a respected outlet for fairly traded handcrafts and food products from around the world including handmade art objects, utilitarian items, textiles, baskets, carvings, jewelry, ceramics, premium coffees, tea and chocolate.
A self guided tour of places in Bloomington-Normal was developed with a map and description of the sites to explore the life of David Foster Wallace who was an American author of novels, short stories and essays, as well as a professor of English and creative writing. Wallace is widely known for his 1996 novel Infinite Jest, which was cited by Time magazine as one of the 100 best English-language novels from 1923 to 2005. Infinite Jest was completed while Wallace was living in Bloomington and employed in the Illinois State University English Department. In 2013, Illinois State created an annual David Foster Wallace Conference to celebrate his life and review his works.
Deskin's Tavern & Postville Well
Abe Lincoln often stayed at Deskin's Tavern when he traveled to Postville. A well where he is said to have quenched his thirst is also located on this site.
Eaton Studio & Gallery exhibits and sells the work of local artist Herb Eaton in a 1902 historic building in downtown Bloomington. The paintings, sculptures and drawings reflect the artist's interest in the local rivers, cornfields, gardens, circus, and music scenes. The Gallery hosts art salons, jazz and acoustic musical and theatrical events and sponsors cultural discussions focused on local community interests. Open most Saturdays 10am-2pm, by appointment, special events, and during 1st Fridays 5-8pm.
This walk-in information and environmental education center offers workshops on recycling, composting and energy saving.
Elkhart Cemetery/John D. Gillette Memorial Arch
The cemetery is the final resting place of several notable figures, including Illinois Governor Richard Oglesby and John D. Gillette (Cattle King of the World). The Memorial Arch replaced the wooden bridge over which Robert Todd Lincoln walked during the Oglesby funeral procession in 1915.
Located on the wooded Sunset Hill estate of the late Hazle Buck Ewing, the Ewing Cultural Center encompasses the open-air Theatre at Ewing (summer home of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival), the elegant Ewing Manor (which is open for tours) and the beautiful Genevieve Green Gardens.


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This book has over 1500 new color combinations for print and web media. It is a indispensible resource for all artists including designers, illustrators, fine artist and photographers. Each chapter is organized by the dominant hue and expands into sets of four related hues from dark to light.
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"Top Chef" Contender Hired as Walla Walla Community College Culinary Instructor
Robin Leventhal, Walla Walla Community College's newest Culinary Arts instructor, is an accomplished and celebrated chef. Her connection to Dan Thiessen Director of the Culinary Arts Program brought her to Walla Walla. She said, "I knew Dan from Seattle and he reached out to me. It's one of those times in my life when I was looking for a little transition and change. He said, "What are you doing for the summer? Would you want to come for the summer?" He made it really easy for me to join the team."
Levanthal has been a go-to chef on the Seattle scene for the last decade. In her restaurants; Crave, Stopsky's, Cyclops, Deux Tamales and El Nino, she showcased contemporary comfort food, Jewish fare, world flavors, upscale Franco Latino fare and tamales and tequila pairings.
Chef Leventhal gained national acclaim as a cheftestant on the 2009 season of Bravo TV's TopChef.
In spite of the glamour and acclaim of Seattle and Las Vegas, Robin Leventhal enjoys Walla Walla and the Walla Walla Community College.


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University of Rochester Medical CenterSchool of Medicine and Dentistry601 Elmwood Ave, Box 777Rochester, NY 14642
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Ruth A. Lawrence, MD, FAAP, FAACTDr. Ruth A. Lawrence, MD, is a graduate of Antioch College and the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, is a pediatrician, clinical toxicologist, and neonatologist. She is Professor of Pediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Medical Director of the Ruth A.Lawernce Poison and Drug Information Center and of the Breastfeeding and Human Lactation Study Center.
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One of the world's top capitals, London retains its classy British traditions and at the same time never stops growing and changing. Same goes for London hotel scene - the rates have gone lower than they were some years before after the demand had dropped considerably, and now new hotels are being continuously established offering contemporary feel and look.
You can choose among a range of stylish boutique hotels and affordable accommodation, as well as a blend of the two types - inexpensive boutique hotels. There are also legendary hotels with great history and stories of guests who stayed there - both past and living. Naturally, London's reputation as one of the priciest cities of the world is reflected in its hotels as well, but if you book online and well ahead of time, you can take advantage of great discounts, and save on your stay in the British capital.
Choose carefully the part of London you will stay in - they all differ significantly. To be in the midst of fast paced London life, go to West End. Soho is home to luxury hotels, placing you in the very heart of London life, Bloosbury & Fitzrovia have some cheaper options. You can see London from a different side staying in East Central - the City is not so crowded on weekends, while such a popular tourist site as Towers of London is within easy reach. Hoxton, Shoreditch and Clerkenwell offer some of the fancier hotels, as well as budget and cheap deals.
In the West Central you'll find some hotels that are famous worldwide, providing amazing views of Hyde Park. If you're more interested in the royal part of London, settle around St James's. Knightsbridge or Mayfair will offer you an authentic London feel, while Chelsea and Notting Hill will appeal to extravagant shoppers. Hotels along the south bank of Thames guarantee a pleasant stay next to the river and Tate Modern. There are some luxury hotels as well as hostels. Look for chic and top-notch treatment in Primrose Hill, while Camden and the Northern Heights will let you to feel like a real Londoner.
London has an excellent selection of prestigious luxury hotels (from 350 pounds for two), while the top-end accommodation starts from 150 pounds - the comfort in those is just as fine, the only missing element is special reputation. Rooms for less than 100 pounds are not likely to provide you a really pleasant stay though you may still get lucky. And you are likely to find special weekend offers for this very rate. Rates below 80 pounds are considered cheap deals in London - those are usually hostels and Bed &Breakfasts.
Booking for hotels online is a great way to save time and money and plan your trip in the comfort of your own home. An impressive hotel database combined with a convenient booking system allows you to make the best choice with the minimum of your time and without having to pay any extra fees. Just make sure to plan your trip ahead of time, and you will surely find yourself a perfect hotel deal.


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NYC! This Sunday the 27th, The Dog & Pony Show will be celebrating its 1 year anniversary party at the Hotel On Rivington with an extremely talented roster of artists including a headlining set from the legendary Alexander Robotnick (pictured above). Wolf + Lamb's Le Loup will also be grooving out alongside support from Thugfucker, Nightplane & Harry, and more. We will be giving one pair of tickets away to this awesome celebration, so comment below with your name and email to enter to win.
To hold you off until Sunday, here's an AMAZING mix from Le Loup done exclusively for this event.
Le Loup – Dog & Pony Mix Feb. 2011
01 Red Rackem – Fellini
02 Ron Trent – I Feel The Rhythm
03 Inner City – Do Ya (Chez & Trent remix)
04 Dave Carlucci & Junior Sanchez – Talk About Love
05 Appointment – Reel To Real
06 Nathaniel X Project – Move Ya Body
07 Wyndell Long – She
08 Freaks – Happy Jus' To See You Again
09 James Duncan – Untitled
10 Pepe Bradock – Life
11 Meikbar – Feelings
12 Strong Souls – Club Scene
13 Gary Martin – Good With The Bad
14 Vincent Halliburton – Something I Feel
15 Drewsky Phase II – Half Of Bat (PJ mix)
• Alexander Robotnick – Problemes D'amour
The classic, cult track from 1984 on Robotnick's Hot Elephant Music. Still relevant. Still groovy.


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Aerosoles Sawer Boot
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½Cute and comfortable are some of the words to describe this practical boot from Aerosoles. Wear The Sawer to the office and to dinner afterwards.
- Smooth faux leather upper
- Square toe
- Tricot lining
- Hidden elastic panel to allow for extra calf space
- 15" shaft height, inside zipper
- 14½" calf circumference
- 2" block heel
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
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February 20, 2013
"I just got these great Aerosoles boot, which is super comfortable, just what i needed. A dressy boot for work and casual boot with jeans. Love it. Fits perfectly."
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Location: LA
February 12, 2013
Comfy but not cute
"I really wanted to like these, but they sagged really badly at the ankle and were generally loose in the calf. The padding in the sole does seem really comfy for a long day. If you need boots for a lot of walking and standing,and if you're going to pack your skinny jeans into them, then they'd probably work out okay."
By: Tehseen
Location: Maryland
February 09, 2013
Good buy
"I was looking for a decent full boot and these are perfect. The heel is just the right size for daily office wear, and it is a very comfortable boot. I ordered my standard 7.5, but could've been ok with a size 7 as well. Nothing an insole or a thicker pair of socks cant fix."
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February 04, 2013
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Coconuts Adore Flat Sandal
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Gems and jewels make the Coconuts Adore easy to love! Pair this flat sandal with anything in your wardrobe to add whole lot of color and bling!
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Final Sale - Rangoni by Amalfi Enza Leather Mesh Wedge Sneaker
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Using only the highest quality materials, Rangoni by Amalfi prides itself in providing stylish footwear collections. This leather mesh sneaker is the perfect addition to your casual style.
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nice dress tennies
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September 04, 2013
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This lovely devotional song is dedicated to Sri Raghavendra Swamy. The song is sung by the late actor by Dr. Rajkumar, himself an icon of the Kannada People. This is one of my favorite songs.
Puja Vidhi : The puja method is clearly demonstrated:
- It demonstrates a simple puja with song, flowers, incense and lamps.
- You can observe how the devotee lights the incense sticks (agarbathis) and does not blow on it (which is inappropriate), but shakes them and then sticks them in a pair of bananas or plantins as they are called locally.
- You can also see that he sits erect in a padmasana. (Dr. Rajkumar was an expert yoga practioner in real life too.)
- Father and daughter then offer flowers to Raghavendraswamy by throwing them on his pata or portrait. Notice the manner of throwing flowers on the portrait, with the hand turned upwards.
- You can see that a coconut has been broken and offered to the Guru-Deva. (The guru is the deity or luminary who is being worshipped).
- Notice how the little girl brings oil to refill the lamp. In Hindu tradition, it is considered auspicious to keep the lamp aflame during worship and to not to let it go out during the puja.
- The dress that the grown up daughter wears is called a langa dhavni, often translated – somewhat incorrectly as a half saree. In telugu it is called a parikini-oni.
- The theme is as beautiful as the melody and the singers voice. The devotee sings that he does not mind whatever circumstances Raghavendra gives him, he will accept and enjoy all of them, as long as Raghavendra is always with him.
Translation :
You can throw me in milk or in water O Raghavendra,
I will be happy as the cream in milk or like a fish in water, Raghavendra!
Push me into thorns or into rocks O Raghavendra,
I will be one with them as a thorn among thorns and as a rock among rocks, Raghavendra!
Dry me in the sun, put me to sleep in the shade, O Raghavendra,
I shall laughingly be red in the sun and cool in the shade, Raghavendra!
I never ask you to give me only happiness, O Raghavendra,
Whose inheritance (literally .. grandfather's bundle), is the sin (papa) of one's, you tell me Raghavendra!
Wherever I am and however I am, O Raghavendra,
It is enough if you are with us and if we have taken refuge in you, Raghavendra!
Translation, Authorship and Copyright Notice : All Rights Reserved : Satya Sarada Kandula
Notes :
- Source : "The stone hallowed by a touch of Sri Ramachandra who had sat on it searching Sri Sitamata is seen even today as Moola Brindavanam at Mantralaya."
See Also :
- http://www.gururaghavendra.org/ and
- http://www.dvaita.org for details on Sri Raghavendra Swamy and the Dwaita or dualist system of philosophy, popularised by Sri Madhwacharya
- See Also : Blog on Kannada songs, recipies, culture by Meera Subbarao,
- http://www.new.dli.ernet.in/scripts/FullindexDefault.htm?path1=/data/upload/0030/531&first=1&last=641&barcode=1010010030526 (Brahmasutra.. Madhvacarya)
Source : "This universe is real and is not Mithya or an illusion. The finite beings comprising the universe are subject to a system of gradation, beginning with the Goddess Laxmi, followed by other minor gods, seers, human beings and undivine beings. The rank of any soul in this scheme of gradation depends on the degree of its devotion to God. God is an embodiment of all virtues and excellences and ever remains untouched by any kind of blemish (Dosha). He has countless Roopas and forms. ……… Every follower of the Madhwa School should have a firm belief in the Pancha-bheda—five real and eternal distinctions. The distinction between one Jiva and another Jiva (jeeva-jeeva), between the Jiva and matter (jeeva-jada), between one piece of matter and another (jada-jada), between matter and spirit (Jada-Deva), between the Supreme Being and the individual soul (Deva-Jeeva)."
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(Jan 25) Today we're celebrating . . . Fun at Work DayFriday, January 25th, 2008
Fun at Work Day
Lets face it. Work Sucks!
Its Friday, so lets try to bring some fun and humor into that dull, boring, cubically challenged job of yours. Believe me, I worked in corporate. It
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And remember a happy employee is a productive employee. (or at least they won't be spending their time sending out resumes and viewing
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Skip to comments.Williams routs Sharapova, wins eighth Grand Slam title
Posted on 01/26/2007 9:22:15 PM PST by jazzo
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Serena Williams won her eighth and most improbable Grand Slam title, overwhelming top-seeded Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-2 in the Australian Open on Saturday.
Only the second unseeded woman to win the Australian title in the Open era, Williams came into the tournament ranked No. 81 after spending most of last season on the sidelines because of a knee injury.
"I'm really enjoying this!" said Williams, who will jump to No. 14 next week.
It was her first title in 15 tournaments since winning the 2005 Australian Open, and the most dominating win in a completed championship match at Melbourne Park since Steffi Graf beat Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario 6-0, 6-2 in 1994.
Williams finished off Sharapova with a backhand winner, then threw her racket in the air and dropped onto her back on the court.
The 25-year-old American, also the 2003 champion, got up and skipped over to the side of the court, swapping high-fives with mother Oracene Price and other people in the stands before jogging back onto court with her arms up in triumph.
"I'd like to thank my mom. I was a bad student this fortnight," Williams said. "I yelled at her, said some things under my breath. But she just kept coming. I really appreciate it."
Williams dedicated the title to her half-sister, Yetunde Price, who was shot to death in 2003.
"Most of all I would like to dedicate this win to my sister, who's not here. Her name is Yetunde. I just love her so much," she said, her voice cracking. "I'll try not to get teary-eyed but I said a couple of days ago, if I win this it's going to be for her. So thanks Tunde."
Chris O'Neill, who was ranked No. 111 when she won the 1978 title, was the only other unseeded woman to win an Australian Open.
Sharapova had no answers to Williams' power in her worst loss in a Grand Slam tournament.
"You can never underestimate her as a performer. ... I know what she's capable of and she showed that today," said Sharapova, who will assume the No. 1 ranking from Justine Henin. "She has showed it many, many times.
Williams saved match points in her semifinal win over Sharapova here two years ago before beating Lindsay Davenport in the final.
Williams started aggressively and never relented in the kind of form that helped her dominate women's tennis as she completed the "Serena Slam" with four consecutive majors up to the 2003 Australian Open.
She held to open and then won 12 straight points after Sharapova had a game point in the next to jump to a 4-0 lead. Williams saved a break point in the fifth game before Sharapova held at love to make it 5-1.
Williams served out, taking the first set in 26 minutes on her second set point when Sharapova sent a backhand service return wide.
The American broke Sharapova's serve and resolve again to open the second set, then had consecutive double-faults to give the 19-year-old Russian a break point chance in the next game. In a manner typical of her determined performance Saturday, Williams fired an ace to save the break point and held on back-to-back errors by Sharapova.
Williams led 4-0 before Sharapova held again, avoiding the most lopsided women's final ever in the Australian Open.
Serving for the match, Williams fired two aces to earn triple match point, then finished it off in 1 hour, 3 minutes with the backhand winner.
With occasional showers and a strong wind outside, the roof was closed on packed Rod Laver Arena.
Williams missed nine tournaments immediately after losing in the third round at the Australian Open last year and played only 16 matches in 2006, when she slumped as low as No. 140 in the rankings.
Despite only having three matches at a low-key warmup tournament in Hobart, she had was fit enough to advance over five seeded players.
Her win over No. 5 Nadia Petrova in the third round was her first over a top-10 player since she won the 2005 tournament.
Sharapova came into the match on a 13-match winning streak in Grand Slams, having won the U.S. Open last September.
After winning her first-round match in three sets over Camille Pin of France, Sharapova didn't drop a set in five rounds before the final.
In the men's final Sunday, top-ranked Roger Federer is aiming for a 10th major title against Grand Slam final newcomer Fernando Gonzalez.
Gonzalez overpowered Tommy Haas 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 in the semifinals Friday, a night after Federer beat No. 6 Andy Roddick 6-4, 6-0, 6-2.
"He's the No. 1 player in the world by far. ... I lost many times with him," Gonzalez said. "But now I'm playing much better than the last time we played. And it's only one match. I'm going to give everything that I have to try to win my first Slam."
Gonzalez is 0-9 against Federer, who has won nine of his 10 major finals.
Federer's victory over Roddick put him into a seventh consecutive Grand Slam final, tying a record set in 1934 by Jack Crawford.
6-1, 6-2. Ouch!
Foot faults, errors... sounds like Serena psyched Sharapova out!
Did you see the picture of her on the NYTimes website? Not saying she is using steroids....but....well.....somebody should post the photo.....at the very least, she has been hitting the weights.....
It was a major smack down!
Was rooting (sp?) for Serena all the way.
Did she break Babe Ruth's record tonight?
For a woman who has been out of it for as long as she has and the injuries and the weight gain...she mopped the floor tonight.
That's not who we want pictures of.
Yeah all the Russians do that. They move to Florida around the age of 12 to take advantage of year round training.
Where is drug testing in this sport?
Game, set, match Sharapova.
That picture makes one wonder if she isn't the modern-day Renee Richards.
Link to ESPN article
Here's a look at what the 25-year-old American accomplished in winning the year's first Grand Slam:
1 This was her first WTA Tour title -- and first appearance in a tournament final -- since she won the Australian Open in 2005.
2 The second player, joining Chris O'Neil in 1978, to win the Australian Open as an unseeded player.
3 Consecutive years the No. 1 seed has failed to win the Australian Open.
6 The number of seeded players Williams beat en route to winning the Australian Open: No. 27 Mara Santangelo; No. 5 Nadia Petrova; No. 11 Jelena Jankovic; No. 16 Shahar Peer; No. 10 Nicole Vaidisova; and No. 1 Maria Sharapova.
Now that she has done it all in tennis, she should conquer the NFL next year.
If so..... Serena blew it.
I fell asleep before the match came on. Sounds like Maria took the choke as she is making a habit of doing at the end of important tournaments.
Well.......... you can't have everything.
You really ought to get out more.
No one suggested that Serena should "jump the net".
Where do people learn how to read?
The etiquette of tennis for decades has been to immediately come to the net, embrace (or shake hands with) the opponent, and then go about being self-congratulatory.
Serena blew it.
Besides she couldn't have made it over the net anyhow.
Is that a picture of Wesley Snipes????? Do they test for steroids in tennis????
Then after briefly enjoying the moment she went to where her family was including her mom and high fived them without leaving the playing field.
Both players were gracious.
I found it hard to believe that Serena blew off Maria at the net. It's good to hear that she did the right thing.
I always thought that she was a very nice girl. As I noted earlier, I did not see the match.
Be well .......... and thanks again. I'm very glad you told me that. I would not have liked to go through the next years having a poor impression of Serena.
You know what I wish, I wish the Gods of tennis would get together and give Maria Sharapova (and others) six month or a year to cut out all the screeching and grunting on the court. If I were playing against someone like that, I would consider it a major distraction.
I grew up in the 50's and 60's. No one had to make a sound when they hit the ball in tennis. Something should be done. All that noise is absurd and unneeded.
See Post 13.
Sharapova is like Katerina Witt before the fall of the Berlin Wall. No matter what Katerina said or did, even if she came across as a dyed-in-the-wool Commie, a red-blooded American male would have overlooked everything except her looks. ;-)
She's Baaaaack!!!!
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Gul Macet was a Cardassian officer in the Cardassian military, and commanding officer of the Galor-class warship Trager. In response to the destruction of a Cardassian outpost by the Federation starship USS Phoenix in 2367, Macet ordered his ship to attack the USS Enterprise-D. However, his ship proved no match for the Galaxy-class Enterprise-D, and he agreed to a truce after his ship was disabled.
Macet cooperated with Enterprise-D Captain Jean-Luc Picard in tracking down the Phoenix, which was believed to have gone rogue under orders from Captain Benjamin Maxwell. Macet brought two officers with him, Glinns Daro and Telle. In the interests of peaceful cooperation following the recently signed treaty ending the Federation-Cardassian War, Macet punished Telle when the latter was caught attempting to access secured systems aboard the Enterprise-D.
Ultimately, the Phoenix was located and returned to Federation space. However, Picard relayed Maxwell's allegations of a renewed Cardassian buildup to Macet, warning him, "we'll be watching." (TNG: "The Wounded")
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Macet was played by Star Trek veteran Marc Alaimo, who would later play a much more famous Cardassian, Gul Dukat.
Macet was the first Cardassian seen in the Star Trek saga and the only Cardassian to ever appear with facial hair.
Macet wears a different style of Cardassian uniform than most Cardassians seen later in Star Trek. The regular uniform has been established in time travel episodes and flashback sequences in as being used in the 2340s (DS9: "Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night") and the 2350s (DS9: "Things Past"). This would seem to suggest that Macet's uniform indicates a separate branch of service rather than an older design, but there is no confirmation in episode dialogue to support or refute this. The only other Cardassians seen wearing this type of uniform were from the Cardassian Militia 41. (TNG: "Ensign Ro")
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Macet appeared in several of the Deep Space Nine relaunch novels, specifically the Gateway's Deep Space Nine book Demons of Air and Darkness, Unity, and Worlds of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Volume 1. The similarities between Macet and Dukat were explained as being due to the fact that they were cousins. However, Macet was a much more honorable man than Dukat. The Pocket DS9 story Fearful Symmetry implies that he grew facial hair as a conscious effort to lessen this resemblance. Macet joined Damar's Cardassian Rebellion and fought against the Dominion – in Demons of Air and Darkness, it was established that he commanded the fleet which attacked Rondac III.
In the Pocket DS9 novel Unity, a neural parasite from TNG: "Conspiracy" tried to bond with him, but was unable to, because of a Cardassian immunity to such parasites.
In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Mission Gamma novels, his first name was established as Akellen.
His mirror universe counterpart appears in the novel Warpath and the short story "Family Matters" contained in the anthology Shards and Shadows. He was the commanding officer of the Klingon-Cardassian Alliance vessel Trager during the 2370s.
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Appearance of the lips has always played an important role in the perception and assessment of facial beauty. Since the beginning of the 1990s there has been increasing public demand for changing the outer appearance of the lips. Until recently, plastic surgeons were concerned with techniques of rejuvenation of aging lips, generally in patients at least 40 years of age. Lately, young women have been requesting aesthetic enhancement of the lips.
Lip deficiencies may arise from facial aging, previous ablative procedures or congenital absence of lip volume. The goals of lip augmentation are to increase deficient vermillion volume and elevate the ptotic vermillion border.
There are many techniques available to enhance the lips. The shear number of procedures testifies to the lack of a surefire, non-nonsense method. The volume and shape of the thin upper lip have been enhanced with addition of material (synthetic and autogenous) and by recruitment of local tissue.
The following techniques are used for lip augmentation:
I. AUTOGENOUS FILLERS (the patient's own tissue), such as temporalis fascia, dermal grafts, palmaris longus tendon graft or fat. Some of these procedures can be "invasive".
Autologous fat has become a more popular choice. The distinct advantage of fat as a volume augmenter is that it uses your own tissue. The risk of allergic reactions is avoided since the fat used is the patient's own tissue. As much as 30% of the injected fat can persist after transplantation with appropriate technique, and in some patients almost complete survival of the graft has been reported. Survival of fat graft is decreased in smokers. A disadvantage of using fat injections is that it may be absorbed (note the above mention that often only 30% persists) and repeat treatments are often necessary to obtain/maintain results desired.
Fat Harvest and Transfer
The average volume of purified fat needed for both upper and lower lip augmentation is 6 ml (3 ml each). If no larger volume liposuction is being done at the same time, then the fat can be harvested (technique from the 6th reference below) as follows:
- 80-cc normal saline and 20 cc of 1% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine mixed together is injected into the proposed donor site (most commonly the infraumbilical abdomen)
- Wait 8-10 minutes, then harvest the fat using gentle aspiration with a 10-cc syringe and a short 3-mm cannula (Byron Medical, Tucson, Ariz.). Gentle means "Only 1 cc of negative pressure, as measured by the scale imprinted on the side of the 10-cc syringe, is applied."
- Wash the harvested fat by rinsing with normal saline over a tea strainer until clear of bloody and oily residue.
- Dry the fat between a Telfa gauze and manually clear of fibrous remnants
- Transfer the fat into 3-cc syringes.
To transfer the fat use a Coleman cannula in the standard fashion:
- Inject the fat evenly as the cannula is withdrawn from a channel.
- Fat is first placed very superficially along the vermilion border and then into the muscular substance of the lip proper, using many passes along different channels.
- The relative volume and placement of the fat is a fairly artistic endeavor. More often than not, a total of 6 cc of purified fat will be needed for upper and lower lip augmentation.
Dermis-Fat Graft
If the patient has any previous scars, such as a post-appendectomy (old McBurney's, not laproscopic), this can be used.
- The graft is obtained from the area adjacent to the scar. In the process, the patient gets a scar revision. In the absence of scars, a good site is the lower abdomen on the border of the pubic hair in women.
- Dermis shrinks after excision, so the donor area should be marked slightly larger than needed and measured, for both lips, about 8 × 2 cm.
- It is easier and more precise to remove epidermis in situ, before the graft is excised. After excision, the dermis-fat graft tissue is trimmed with sharp scissors to a final size of about 75 mm (length) × 8 mm (width) × 6 mm (height) for each strip. The bulk of the various parts of the graft can be altered at preparation if there is a desire for greater augmentation of the philtrum area or laterally or if the lip is asymmetric.
- One 4-mm-long horizontal stab incision is made on inside of each lip commissure, allowing access for graft introduction to both the upper and lower lip. Sharp-pointed, curved Iris scissors are used to create a narrow tunnel 4 to 5 mm deep to the white roll. A specially designed graft passer should be introduced through the proximal end of the tunnel and gently pushed forward, distending the lip and coming out through the incision in the opposite commissure.
- The dermis-fat graft, protected by gauze soaked in normal saline solution, is introduced. Care should be taken to place the smooth dermis surface of the graft outward and the more irregular subcutaneous fat surface inward. One or two 5-0 Chromic sutures are used to close the incision in the mucosa and to anchor the graft.
II. LOCAL TISSUE REARRANGEMENTS, such as lip border advancement, double V-Y plasty (horizontal and vertical) are more permanent. They are also more invasive and have a longer recovery time.
Mucosal Advancement
V-Y plasties evert and direct localized wet oral mucosa to the exterior to become "vermilion". Careful analysis of lips is necessary to plan the position and determine the size of the proposed V-Y-plasties. Placement can be critical in dictating the final shape of the lips. Most often, however, three upper V-Y mucosal advancements and a wide, single, central lower one are designed and carried out. There are nice pictures in the 6th reference below.
- The designs of the three upper and one lower V-Y-plasties are first applied to the exterior of the lip.
- The base of each V should lie above the white roll (or below, in the case of the lower lip). The width of each base may vary between 1 and 2 cm, depending on the patient's presentation.
- 1% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine mixed with Wydase is injected into the labial mucosa. While awaiting the vasoconstrictive effect of the epinephrine to occur, the lip is everted and a 25-gauge needle is used to transcutaneously translate the external markings (the three points of each V) to the internal labial mucosa. Needle emergence sights are marked with Bovie electrocautery.
- Before proceeding, verify the final symmetry while the lip is everted by applying even, outward pressure at the oral commissures simultaneously.
- The incisions are then made and the flaps raised by gentle scissor dissection with care being taken to preserve as many cutaneous nerves as possible. In the upper lip the lateral two mucosal advancements are performed before the central one.
- In generally, each V-Y is advanced 1 cm. Closure is performed by means of horizontal mattress sutures of 5-0 chromic and facilitated by triangulating the wound with hooks placed at each of the two corner bases of the raised V flap.
- When all flaps are securely advanced, symmetry should be present. No dog-ears should be visible.
III. HETEROLOGOUS MATERIAL used both as FILLERS and as IMPLANTS, such as silicone, collagen, polytetrafluoroethylene (Gore-Tex), and AlloDerm . You may want to check out my post on Dermal Fillers.
Lip augmentation with the use of injectable fillers allows quick results to be obtained with minimal downtime. Materials used include:
- Collagen -- They are user friendly, relatively easy to inject, and can be integrated into a simple office visit for the patient requesting dermal augmentation. A skin test must be done. The filling agent is technique dependent for longer lasting results, proportional to the clinician's ability to place the collagen correctly. More often used for the peri-oral wrinkles or to enhance the white roll/outline than to enlarge the lips. This is a temporary solution and the results are not permanent. The three main variation used in the US are:
- Zyderm I collagen is a 25% suspension of purified bovine dermis in saline with 0.3% lidocaine. The saline carrier is absorbed and the remaining implant persists for 3-10 months. Zyderm I is used most successfully to treat shallow distensible scars and fine rhytides. Zyderm I has a longevity of 6 weeks to 3 months.
- Zyderm II has double the concentration and is a more viscid substance. The longevity of scar correction is increased and it can be used for larger filling defects. Longevity is 4-5 months.
- Zyplast is a cross-linked derivative of bovine collagen, which is a heavier filling material and has greater longevity. Zyplast can be used for larger scars that require a greater and deeper filling of volume and lasts longer. It is placed deeper in the dermis and requires 100% correction at the time of implantation, rather than the 150% used for Zyderm I. Expected longevity is 9 months to 1 year, especially in a relatively immobile scar.
- Cymetra is a micronized form of AlloDerm (see below) that is injectable. This material is rehydrated with lidocaine in the physician's office before injection. Because it is human-derived collagen, no skin test is required by the manufacturer. Clinical trials of 200 patients to date show no evidence of allergic reactions. Results last in the range of 3-6 months.
- Hyaluronic acid preparations such as Restylane or Perlane . Restylane was approved by the FDA in 2003. Both are free from animal proteins which limits any risk of animal-based disease transmissions or development of allergic reactions to animal proteins. Perlane is a more robust form of Restylane intended for use in the deep dermis and at the dermal-fat junction. The most commonly observed side effects are temporary redness and swelling at the injection site, which typically resolve in less than seven days. Both are made by Medicis.
- ArteFill is made of permanent, non-resorbable microspheres (20%) of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) which become part of the patient's own tissue, filling in the wrinkle for enduring correction. ArteFill is contraindicated in anyone with a known allergy to bovine collagen or lidocaine. A skin test must be done. If the skin test response is positive, the patient must not be treated with ArteFill. Technique is critical in minimizing these reactions. It is recommended that the linear retrograde tunneling method be used in working with ArteFill. It is a product of Artes Medical. Adverse reactions include granulomas.
- Radiesse is composed of microspheres of calcium-hydroxylapatite suspended in an aqueous gel carrier. The biodegradable microspheres serve as a lattice upon which the body forms scaffolding for tissue infiltration. The spheres slowly degrade. The improvement is effective for 9-18 months. Radiesse is biocompatible and does not require pre-testing. Side effects may include swelling, bruising, pain, itching, and tenderness at the injection site. These conditions typically resolved on their own within one to two days. It is a product of BioForm Medical.
- Bioplastique is a filler available in the United States with similar characteristics consisting of 38% biphasic polymer textured silicone particles suspended in a 62% bioexcretable gel carrier.
Significant ease of use, "off the shelf" availability, and widespread acceptance by the public make collagen one of the most common fillers used. Precautions regarding mode of injection and quantity of the substance injected vary widely within this family of products.
Lip augmentation can be obtained by the implantation of various synthetic materials, including polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE; SoftForm--no longer available as of November 2006; Fulfil by Evera--approved spring 2007), as well as biomaterials such as fascia, dermis, and decellularized donor dermis (AlloDerm). Insertion of these implants require the use of local anesthesia by nerve block, local infiltration, or both.
- An local block using 1% lidocaine with 1 part per 100,000 parts epinephrine and 0.5% Marcaine in a 50/50 mixture is used for anesthesia. The skin is cleansed with Betadine solution. The entry and exit sites are approximately 2 mm medial to the commissure in the lower lip. To introduce the implant beneath the dermis, a Keith needle is used.
- The current recommendations for SoftForm use are one implant for the upper lip and one implant for the lower lip. These should be at least 9.0 cm long and 3.2 mm thick (11.0 cm long and 4.8 mm thick for greater augmentation).
- Implant placement in the lip varies depending on the type of implant used. If the strands are used, gently stretch the tissue of the lip. Do not stretch the lip tissue if using SoftForm. Lip implants are placed to enhance the vermillion border and augment the lip's fullness. If using SoftForm, the larger diameter implant accomplishes these goals. If strands are used, the number and exact placement can be varied to not only enhance the contour but also enhance the degree of augmentation.
- Push the needle to the desired exit spot and make an incision of similar size to the entry wound. Externalize the needle and cut the polymer to size so that the distal end is not protruding from the entry wounds. Skin is closed with 6-0 white nylon, and Steri-Strips are applied to the skin. Sutures are removed after 5-7 days.
AlloDerm is an acellular human dermal graft processed from tissue bank–derived skin. It has been used since 1992 on more than several thousand patients; initially, it was used for burn victims and, later, in oral surgery and soft tissue augmentation. It is available in sheets 1-2 mm thick and is not injected but implanted surgically. After rehydrating the graft in normal saline, the dermal sheet is rolled and trimmed to the appropriate length of the defect. A tunnel is then created under the scar or contour deformity and an instrument is used to pass the tissue to the opposite side, where it may be sutured into place. Results from AlloDerm last for approximately 6-12 months, but persistence of grafts can reach several years. AlloDerm appears to have greater longevity than collagen fillers, though no controlled studies have been performed.
IV. A COMBINATION of TECHNIQUES, such as fat transfer and simultaneous mucosal advancement (FATMA)
- Discomfort is most apparent in the first 48 hours postoperatively but rapidly subsides thereafter, usually treated with judicious amounts of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medication.
- The areas treated with injectable materials require little postoperative care. Coat lips treated by surgical advancement or implantation with antibiotic ointment 3-4 times per day for 1 week postoperatively. Then follow with use of Aquafor or petroleum jelly to prevent dryness.
- Ice packs are used extensively in the first 24 hours.
- Encourage patients to limit talking, smiling, and laughing for 5-7 days postoperatively.
Follow-up care:
- Significant postoperative swelling is common to all techniques of lip augmentation. With the surgical procedures, the swelling may be significant enough to interfere with your social routine for 2 weeks or more. It may take 8-10 weeks to completely resolve.
- Recommended postoperative care includes ice packs, sun avoidance, liquid diet, perioral care with saline rinses, and rest for 24-48 hours, depending on the extent of surgery. Use of a sippy cup rather than a straw will help, as it is difficult to use a straw or purse one's lips when swollen.
- One of the most common complaints after surgical advancement is persistent numbness and/or paresthesias around the augmented lips. This problem usually resolves in 4-6 weeks but may become a significant nuisance for patients.
- Follow-up care consists of office visits 1, 7, and 30 days postoperatively, at which time shape, symmetry, function, and wound healing are assessed.
All this improvement may not come without a price. The cost in some patients is lip tightness, resulting in a restricted smile and an adynamic central upper lip. With all the procedures, there is the possibility of disappointment in the final results (both too big or too small) -- reported in up to 10% of patients. In doing this post, I came across these photos of Meg Ryan. I personally like her lips before she had any augmentation work done. I wonder how she feels.
Complications of collagen injection include allergic reaction to the compound, possible intravascular injection, skin slough, scarring, granuloma formation, and hematoma. Testing for sensitivity to bovine collagen must be performed prior to injection and observed for 4 weeks.
Complications of fat transfer include donor site hematoma, scarring, infection, lumpiness, asymmetry, infection, hematoma, intravascular injection, and possible skin slough.
Complications of synthetic material implantation include infection, asymmetry, sensitivity to the material, extrusion, need for removal of the implant because of hardening, interference with lip function, and sensation changes.
Complications of surgical advancement, lift, and roll include hypertrophic scarring, asymmetry, numbness, and lumpiness.
Lip Augmentation by Jorge de la Torre, MD and Mario Diana MD-- eMedicine Article, June 12, 2006
Lip Implants by Daniel C Daube MD --eMedicine Article, April 4, 2006
Autologous Lip Augmentation: A Comparative Analysis; Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Abstract Supplement. 118(4), Supplement:49-50, September 15, 2006; Trussler, Andrew P. MD; Dickinson, Brian P. MD; Keagle, Jennifer J. MD; Bradley, James P. MD; Kawamoto, Henry K. MD, DDS
Correction of thin lips: a 1 7-year follow-up of the original technique; Plast Reconstr Surg, 11 2(2):670-5, 2003; Yoskovitch A, Fanous N.
Lip Enhancement: Surgical Alternatives and Histologic Aspects; Plast Reconstr Surg. 105(3):11 73-83, 2000; Niechajev I
Customizing Perioral Enhancement to Obtain Ideal Lip Aesthetics: Combining Both Lip Voluming and Reshaping Procedures by Means of an Algorithmic Approach; Plast Reconstr Surg. 11 3(7):2182-93, 2004; Haworth R.D.
Lip Service for the Stiff Upper Lip; Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 105(3):1154-1158, March 2000; Zide, Barry M. M.D.; Bradley, James P. M.D.; Longaker, Michael T. M.D.
Narsete, T. A. V-Y advancement flap in upper-lip reconstruction. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 105: 2464, 2000
Collagen Injections by Thomas J Gampper MD -- eMedicine Article, May 3, 2007
Implants, Soft Tissue, Gore-Tex by Michael Mercandetti MD -- eMedicine Article, Jan 8, 2008


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The Emery Spartans suffered through a 41-point loss at the hands of the 2-A Grand Red Devils last Friday night in Castle Dale. The Red Devils came to Emery hoping to show off their University of Utah signee, #72 Zane Taylor, and instead ended up showing off their whole team.
Coach Kevin Reynolds had this to say after the game, "We could not contain their nose guard tonight, that made it tough to run almost anything as he was always in our backfield. They are a good team; I was impressed by the play of their line, both offensively and defensively. We are not very big and they are, we simply could not stop them."
Grand fumbled the ball at the Emery nine yard line on their opening drive and then scored five straight times to lead at the half 35-0. They had 312 yards of total offense in their six possessions.
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Coach Reynolds on his team, "We did do some good things in the second half. We now know we have some work to do. In the first half, we had guys going the wrong way at the wrong time. Our execution was not there tonight. Execution was supposed to be the heart and soul of this team this season but it was absent tonight. We will work on it."
Emery is at home this week as Canyon View comes to town Friday night. Coach Reynolds thought they have a couple of pretty good running backs back this year. They lost a lot of people from last season so they are basically new just like us.
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From Thomas Jefferson Encyclopedia
The mountain that Thomas Jefferson named Montalto is a part of the Carters Mountain[1] range and is today sometimes known as Brown's Mountain. In 1777, Jefferson purchased 483 acres of land on the mountain from Edward Carter, the second son of John Carter, who had received the land from King George II as his Colonial Secretary. Jefferson never built anything on Montalto, although he did draw plans for an observation tower there. Following Jefferson's death, the land was inherited by his daughter Martha Jefferson Randolph. In 1832, Montalto was sold to Benjamin Sneed, and subsequently passed through numerous owners.[2]
In 1905, the land was purchased by James Addison Patterson, who began construction of the house and barns, designed by architect Charles Barton Keen. The house was named "Repose", and upon Patterson's death in 1931, was bequeathed to the Martha Jefferson Hospital, who rented portions of it out.[3]
In 1950, the property was purchased by Lois and Nelson Brown, for whom it is now named. The Brown family renovated the house and made minor additions.[4] In the 1950s, the Brown's operated a gift shop out of the barn, until it burned in 1959. After that time, the remaining barns were rented as apartments.[5] In the early 1970s, the Brown's sold the property, which is today owned by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.
1771. Jefferson took steps to acquire the mountain he would call High Mountain and Montalto. In exchange for legal services for Edward Carter (docking the entail of the Carter lands), Jefferson was to receive "as much of his nearest mountain as can be seen from mine, and 100 yds. beyond the lines of sight agreed before Capt. Burton."[6]
1776 Sep. 15. Jefferson took a barometric reading on the summit of Montalto, in order to calculate its elevation.[7]
1777 Oct. 17. Jefferson became legal owner of 483 acres of Montalto.[8]
1778 Nov. 5. Jefferson considered enclosing 400 acres of Montalto with a stone wall.[9]
1770s, probably post Nov. 1778. Jefferson prepared several designs for structures planned for the summit of Montalto: observation towers 100' high, a 200' column. None were ever constructed.[10]
1796. Jefferson gave Nicholas H. Lewis 12.5 acres of Montalto in exchange for 27.5 acres on Monticello's western boundary.[11]
c1800 ? TJ planned improvements to Monticello and Montalto, to include bringing water from the Montalto spring by pipes or a cascade, converting Montalto to "park & riding grounds," and constructing a bridge between the two tracts over the Thoroughfare Gap road. (GB, plate XX)
1802. TJ bought 101.25 acres on northern boundary of Montalto, for which he paid 9419.16. (AlCDB, I. 165-67; MB 5 Oct. 1802; TJ plats, Nichols, nos. 518-19)
1815. TJ gave the above 101.25 acres to his granddaughter Anne Cary Bankhead. It became part of the Bankhead's farm, Carlton. ( AlCDB, XIX, 322-24)
1826. TJ apparently owned Montalto at his death, when it became part of his estate administered by his grandson Thomas Jefferson Randolph. The next owner has not yet been determined.
Documentary Sources
1771 March. 24. "Charles Carter of Corotoman (Lancaster) v. Edward Carter (Albemarle). Bring petn. for 10,000 acres of land Albem. on South West mountains on the waters of Rivanna and Hardware rivers. Patd. by Carter father of def. This is in order to dock the entail of the lands, for which def. is to give me as much of his nearest mountain as can be seen from mine, and 100 yds. beyond the line of sight agreed before Capt. Wm. Burton. " (MB 1771, legal section)
1774 Oct. 3. Preliminary survey plat made for TJ by Anderson Bryan. (in ViU:Edgehill-Randolph Papers)
1776 Sep. 15. TJ took barometrical observations at two points at Monticello and two on Montalto ("a spring on the N.E. side of Montalto" and "the top of Montalto"). From these he calculated the elevation of Montalto as 280 feet higher than Monticello and 792.17 feet above the Rivanna River. The Montalto spring was 30.2575 feet lower than Monticello. (MB 1776, miscellaneous section) Circa 1811 TJ recalculated the elevations by a different method--using the same barometric readings--and got 872'-2" instead of 792'. (Weather Memorandum Book, p. 58-59, Library of Congress) NOTE: Rivanna is at about 300'; correct elevation of Montalto is 1,280'.
1777 Oct. 15. 'Left with T. Garth for Edward Carter t90 in part of t190. to which the 483 acres of land I bought of him were valued by N. Lewis & J. Coles. " (MB 1777)
1777 Oct. 17. Deed Edward and Sally Carter to TJ, for the sum of k190, of 483 acres, part of tract of 9,350 acres granted to John Carter 28 Sep. 1730 and devised by him in fee tail to Edward, who owned it in fee simple after Act of Assembly abolishing entail. Deed gives metes and bounds. (AlCDB, VII, 132-33) Clerk's note: "Enclosed to Mr. Jefferson the 22d. day of April 1794. "
''1778 Aug. 2.'' "Sent by Dr. Gilmer to E. Carter k104-0-6 in full of my note for the land bought of him." (MB 1778)
1778 Nov. 5. "To inclose all my lands on the S. W. side of the Thoroughfare road following the meandersof the road and in other places following the line would take in about 400 acres of land, & require a fence about 1323 poles long. Suppose this to be a dry stone fence 23.1. thick at bottom. 19 I. thick at top & 4 f. 3 I. high, every perch length of such a fence is very nearly 5. perch of work. Of course there will be 6615 perch. I think a hand will lay 10 perch of brick work a day having his stone brought to the place. One hand then would lay the whole in 661 1/2 days = 110 1/2 weeks = 2 years--1 month--2 weeks." (GB79)
1778 Nov. 12. "Placing the Theodolite on the top of the house, the Eastern spur of the High mountain intersects the Horizon 190 Westward of Willis's mountain. Note the observation was made on the intersection of the ground (not the trees) with the horizon. ' (GBBO)
Late 1770s. TJ prepared a number of designs for observation towers for the summit of Montalto, 100 and more feet high (including a proposal for a 200-foot column). (Nichols, nos. 65, 66, 93, 126) NOTE: WLB thinks these probably date after the purchase of Gibbs in Dec. 1778.
c1790? "485. acres (0.) part of 9350. acres granted to John Carter by patent bearing date Sep. 28. 1730. who by his will dated and recorded in devised the same to his son Edward in fee tail; who becoming seised in fee simple by virtue of the act of assembly declaring tenants in fee tail to stand seised in fee simple, he sold & conveyed the said 483. acres, part of the said 9350. to Thos. Jefferson by deed dated Oct. 17. 1777. & recorded in Albemarle. * (N-526, heretofore called Land Roll 1788)
''1796 Dec. 21.'' "Thos. Garth & James Kerr value the difference in the exchange of the small portions of land between N. M. Lewis & myself at t16-15 boot in his favor." (NB) TJ acquired 27.5 acres on Monticello's western boundary from Nicholas M. Lewis, in exchange for 12.5 acres of the Montalto tract. (AlCDB, XIII, 130; T3 plat, Nichols. no. 517)
c1800? "General ideas for the improvement of Monticello.... The spring on Montalto either to be brought to Monticello by pipes or to fall over steps of stairs in cascade, made visible at Monticello through a vista.... The North side of Monticello below the Thoroughfare roundabout quite down to the river, and all Montalto above the thoroughfare to be converted into park & riding grounds, connected at the Thoroughfare by a bridge, open, under which the public road may be made to pass so as not to cut off the communication between the lower & upper park grounds." (GB, plate XX)
1802 Oct. 5. "Inclosed.. . to Gibson & Jefferson.. .2. draughts in favr. Ben. Brown 285.83 Thos. Wells 133.33 which last two are this day made and inclosed to Brown and Wells in full paiment for the lands I bought of them." (MB) TJ bought two parcels of 61.25 and 40 acres bordering northern boundary of Montalto. (AlCDB, I, 165- 6;47-X, TJ plats, Nichols, nos. 518-19) See 1815.
1815. TJ gave the two tracts purchased in 1802 to his granddaughter Anne Cary Bankhead. (AlCDB, XIX, 322-24)
Further Sources
- Memorandum Book.
- AlCDB
- Albemarle County Deed Book
- Frederick D. Nichols, Thomas Jefferson's Architectural
- ↑ The mountain's official name is "Carters Mountain" (although some sources use "Carter's Mountain") as per the current Geodetic survey.
- ↑ Susan Brown Craig, Living on the Mountain:A Memoir, Mechanicsburg, PA: Burnt Tree Press, 2006, 1-2.
- ↑ Ibid, 2-3.
- ↑ Ibid, 4-5.
- ↑ Ibid, 11-13.
- ↑ [[Short Title List|MB 1771, legal section
- ↑ MB 1776, miscellaneous section
- ↑ Albemarle County Deed Book, VII, 132-33<ref> Instead of docking the entail, Jefferson apparently had to wait for the 1777 Virginia law abolishing entails (which he drafted) before he could obtain title to the land. He paid £190 for it.<ref>''MB'' 15 Oct. 1777, 1:452; 2 Aug. 1778, 1:468.

[[#_ref-8|↑]] [[Short Title List|Betts, ''Garden Book'']] 79.

[[#_ref-9|↑]] Nichols, Nos. [http://www.thomasjeffersonpapers.org/cfm/search.cfm?start=1&hi=on&user=&tag=text&archive=arch&noimages=&query=n65&submit=Search 65], [http://www.thomasjeffersonpapers.org/cfm/search.cfm?start=1&hi=on&user=&tag=text&archive=arch&noimages=&query=n66&submit=Search 66], [http://www.thomasjeffersonpapers.org/cfm/doc.cfm?id=arch_N93&mode=sm 93], 126.

[[#_ref-10|↑]] MB 21 Dec. 1796, ; AlCDB, XIII, 130; TJ plat, Nichols, no. 517)

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Spoiler!Well, people from the Tokyo team have already died in the latest chapter
If you aren't up to date on the manga then don't open this tab.
Spoiler!Why did the old man's arms just spontaneously just rip off. I mean I can understand Inaba's injuries, but what happened?
Fishoutofwater...read this.
Spoiler!no one has died yet, but I guess one can assume that Sakata will die, but you know what the say about assuming....
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Spoiler!Well I'm pretty sure Sakata is going to die, if he's not dead already, he's got blood spitting out of his ears for crying out loud
Spoiler!i am just glad the leader from the osaka team show up, that big ass suit looks cool...is gonna get crazy man, can't wait for the next chapter.
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That's because Kishi changed his idea after some arcs. Originally, Sharingan was supposed to be rare, it was supposed to be more like the Mokuton for the Senju at the beginning (that's why it was portrayed to be so powerful), only a few from the Uchiha were to wield that power. Now, we have that almost all Uchiha had it, thus it's power had to be greatly downplayed, although it still tends to get haxy from time to time.
Madara isn't a genjutsu type. Sure he can cast a genjutsu with a Sharingan (all known Sharingan users could do that). Madara is great at wielding ninjutsu, but his Susanoo suggests that his skills of Taijutsu are what truly made him powerful. His Susanoo itself is a manifestation of physical powers, of simple hand to hand combat capable of cutting mountains (while Itachi's was Genjutsu oriented and Sasuke's is Ninjutsu oriented). This as well suggests that Madara's other MS jutsu, might be closer to Taijutsu, probably enhancing his physical capabilities. It is even mentioned that from all the ninja (even other Uchiha), Madara was the only one that could see through Hashirama's Wood Clone, this might suggest that one of the jutsu that Madara gained, allows him to see through all secrets, or something like that. The fact that Obito, even thought Madara taught him all of his jutsu, was unable to use the Fan to counter jutsu, might suggest that it is perhaps one of Madara's MS jutsu as well.
The juubi has not reached his final state yet. We've seen drawing of it before he was resurected, so we already have an idea of the shape he had at the time of the so6p. With two complete arms. With one giant eye, filled with a rinnegan pattern and flanked with multiple tomoes.
His mind was inhibited by the control of Madara. The connection is lost now. So he might already have his own personality and we will be acquainted with it on the next time we see him.
POW, i think you are overstating the powers originating from the juubi, at least in the scope of recent battles. the juubi was summoned to power their abilities. it was a battery. obito cast the mokuton spikes while empowered by the jyubi. the jyubi is not going to cast tsukiyomi, madara or ovito will. the only ability the jyubi has really used independently is a beast bomb and that was shown to be because the uchiha controlling it willed it, as they are not capable of that ability. mokuton spikes are clearly not the jyubi's jutsu and as regarding the excellent package theory of yours from the jyubi thread, as much as i am on board with it it's hard to know which tenants will stick to a jyubi still incomplete and of unaccounted progress.
what obito was doing was the same as the alliance wave that had their own attacks boosted by chakra distribution naruto performed with kyubi. naruto and kyubi were certainly not performing hinata's fist and palms even though naruto was acting in similar function to obito amd madara's mokuton links to be a pass-through for chakra.
Obito is Tobirama's great grandson. The proof is in the pudding.
The Jyuubi clearly has the Rinnegan-Sharingan pattern you don't think that is coincidence. Kurama already stated it is the source of all that exists in this world. He wasn't talking smack he knows.
Connect these statements and you get where its coming from. Why do you think the demon statue was used to create Zetsu? It's because this is how humans in a sense where created.
I get it that The Juubi is the progenitor, but is it the source of everything, and if it is the source then how did one of its descendant creatures supersede and overpower it, using what has to be watered down versions of the Juubi's own strength.
Was the Juubi out maneuvered by a smarter, more intelligent human? Was the Juubi Developmentally Disable/ Mentally retarded?
For me, I find the prospect of Mokuton at least,being derived from the Juubi, somewhat unsatisfactory, and since it has been shown that Mokuton weakens Tailed beasts, and can be used to dominate them, it would improve the chances that Mokuton came from other sources.
It is counter intuitive that a substance that weakens and disables a creature would come from the creature, unless it were some kind of waste product the creature has expelled from itself.
Ultimately we'll just have to wait and see how Kishimoto decides to spin this tale.
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the basic information from the manga is that the jyubi is responsible for the landscapes and chakras of the world while ninjutsu came from so6p. in such a situation as are yet to be more clearly defined model of life and nature of the narutoverse, the beginning of a cycle will not be identical to another point because of change and advances. you can work it as abstracttion and play with analogy or metaphor.
the jyubi is a bag of flour and mokuton the bread. obito will not find bread when he cuts open the bag of flour but flour certainly is the origin of bread.
Obito is Tobirama's great grandson. The proof is in the pudding.
kyubi is madara's in the old day???!!! O.o it is so cool with the armour! and the wood dragon belongs to the first hokage... it's a surprise to me of naruto.
Kid Madara is the PERFECT depiction of a young Madara... I'm so glad he's not a stoic Sasuke-knockoff, but a more impatient, bratty kid. It fits with his boastful adult self, who likes to toy with opponents and show off his powers. He just wants to prove he's the best.
I like this chapter. both Hashirama and Madara are cute when they were kids >_<


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The company employs about 100 in metro Atlanta, where it does software development for a business intelligence product. In 2009, athenahealth acquired Alpharetta-based Anodyne Health Partners, which provides physician-billing, medical coding and business intelligence software. athenaHealth plans to relocate employees from Alpharetta over time.
The Southeast is a growth market for athenahealth. The region has a large number of independent clinics and physicians and for-profit hospital systems, which, Bush said, are more likely to invest in technology.
Athenahealth scouted two dozen locations in metro Atlanta including in Midtown, Buckhead, Central Perimeter, Roswell and Alpharetta.
Atlanta is attractive because of the region's deep health IT talent pool and university infrastructure.
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Product DescriptionDesigned to give you a clear picture during sunny day activities like golfing or relaxing on the beach, the Breakwall Sunglasses from Maui Jim have saltwater-safe lenses and frames. The durable and lightweight nylon frame has been tumbled teakwood and bamboo for a smooth, high-gloss finish. The rectangular, rimless, wrap design complements a range of facial shapes and features an anti-corrosive stainless steel pin hinge and a fixed saddle-style bridge with nonslip rubber nose pads. Includes Maui Jim case and cleaning cloth. Eye: 63mm; Bridge 13mm; Temple: 127mm.
Injection-molded polycarbonate lenses are scratch and impact-resistant. Maui Jim's patented PolarizedPlus 2 technology is a color-infused lens that blocks 100% of harmful UV rays and reduces glare by 99.9%.
Neutral Grey Lens is ideal for direct sunlight. Offers rich color and contrast, along with the highest available light production.
HCL Bronze Lens delivers high contrast in various conditions. Perfect for sunny or overcast conditions.
Maui HT Lens offers High Transmission for early morning, late afternoon, and foggy days. This lens delivers high contrast, vibrant color, and enhanced depth of field so you can see clearly during peak fishing times.


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