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MIAMI -- Low-key by nature, Christian Yelich tends to take things in stride.
After the Marlins drafted Yelich in the first round in 2010, he was asked to switch from first base to the outfield. Yelich did so without hesitation, and because of his offensive production, he quickly became a touted prospect.
MIAMI -- Low-key by nature, Christian Yelich tends to take things in stride.
After the Marlins drafted Yelich in the first round in 2010, he was asked to switch from first base to the outfield. Yelich did so without hesitation, and because of his offensive production, he quickly became a touted prospect.
Yelich played center field in 96 games for Class A Jupiter in 2012. A year later, he gladly slid over to left field to make room for Jake Marisnick, who was acquired in an offseason trade with the Blue Jays.
Yelich has since found a home in left field. But if plans change for some reason and the Marlins are in need of a center fielder, he is agreeable to shuffling back once again.
"Yeah, I'm cool with that," Yelich said Monday on MLB Network Radio's Inside Pitch. "I feel comfortable out there."
Yelich has the athleticism and speed to play center field at spacious Marlins Park. But his throwing arm isn't ideal for a long-term change, so it is unlikely the team would move in that direction.
Marcell Ozuna, who arguably has the strongest throwing arm in the organization, will enter Spring Training as the front-runner to win the starting center-field job. But the 23-year-old will have competition. If Marisnick hits, he is a prototypical center fielder.
When it comes to outfield depth, the Marlins are well stocked. Yelich, Marisnick and Ozuna are capable of handling center field.
In the Minor Leagues, Yelich actually had more games in center (162) than left (126). As a big league rookie, he appeared in five games in center field.
Marisnick, meanwhile, is a natural center fielder, playing all but 17 of his 363 Minor League games there.
Of the three, Ozuna has the least amount of experience in center. As a Minor Leaguer, he played just 38 games in center field, compared to 399 in right field.
With the Marlins, Ozuna is getting much more opportunity. As a rookie, the 23-year-old appeared in 33 games in center and 36 in right field. Ozuna's 2013 campaign was cut short in late July due to a left thumb injury sustained while making a diving catch in center field in Colorado.
The Marlins initially promoted Ozuna from Double-A in late April to replace Giancarlo Stanton, who went down with a strained hamstring. Ozuna took over in right field until Stanton returned.
When full-squad workouts begin for the Marlins on Feb. 20, there promises to be plenty of center-field options. If Ozuna wins the job, Marisnick likely would open the season at Triple-A New Orleans, enabling him to play regularly rather than sit in the big leagues. Brian Bogusevic, who plays all three outfield spots, is expected to make the club as a reserve. Jimmy Paredes is on the 40-man roster, and he has previous big league experience with the Astros.
The list of non-roster invitees who can play center field includes Matt Angle, Joe Benson and Brent Keys, who is a homegrown prospect getting a taste of big league camp.
Reed Johnson, who signed a Minor League deal with an invitation to Spring Training last week, will have a strong chance to win the second backup outfield spot. An established role player, Johnson is a candidate to pinch-hit, spot start or be a defensive replacement.
The Marlins did show interest in free agent Vernon Wells, who was released by the Yankees. But Wells was seeking the guarantee of a roster spot, something Miami wasn't willing to grant. So Johnson ended up being a better fit.
Because of the depth in center field, Yelich can settle in left field. But just in case, he is ready if something changes.
"Even during the season, you still take some reps out there [in center]," Yelich said on SiriusXM Radio. "You never know when you are going to have to [play there]. I feel comfortable at either one. Whichever one they want me to play, I'm ready to do it."
Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter @JoeFrisaro.


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Politics as a category is generally applied to the art or science of running governmental or state affairs, including behavior within civil governments, but also applies to institutions, fields, and special interest groups such as the corporate, academic, and religious segments of society. It consists of social relations involving authority or power and to the methods and tactics used to formulate and apply policy. Modern political discourse focuses on democracy and the relationship between people and politics. It is thought of as the way we choose government officials and make decisions about public policy.
Norbert de Jonge en Marthijn Uittenbogaard, beiden bestuurslid van de Partij voor Naastenliefde, Vrijheid & Diversiteit, maken zich zorgen. In dit boek betogen zij dat het principe van de scheiding der machten in Nederland in gevaar is en dat de grootste machtsblokken verantwoordelijk zijn voor de afbraak van de rechtsstaat en de toename van meerderheidsterreur.
In de beleving van velen is de PNVD een one-issuepartij, terwijl de PNVD een brede humaan-liberale partij is met een uitgebreid partijprogramma. We voelen ons miskend en we zijn van mening dat we nog nauwelijks eerlijke kansen hebben gehad om ergens ons verhaal te doen. Dit is de reden dat we ons meer gaan richten op de inzet van eigen media, waarvan ook dit boek getuigt.
The Peculiar Conundrum is a political allegory, substituting difficult legal concepts with rules of sports.
In the fictional country of Aminica (the United Franchises of Aminica), General Managers (Senators) and Head Coaches (Representatives) ignore many of their constraints listed in the Compact (Constitution) and act with impunity.
The Sports Commissioner (President) and Referees (Supreme Court Justices) likewise do as they please.
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Envision for a moment, the following nonsensical sportscast:
"Only seventeen seconds remain on the clock as we near the end of the sixth inning. The soccer ball is caught by Right End Tom King, only 9 yards from home plate.
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This book is about how to improve global living standards. Topics include economic growth, income inequality, poverty, corruption, causes of the decline of the middle class, sustainable development, emerging technologies, and more.
Below is a list of questions answered throughout:
* Which nations have the best living standards? What are they doing right?
* Why do rich countries still have so many poor people in them?
* What caused the decline of the middle cl...
The way representative democracy works means that campaign contributions, lobbying, and bribery are part of "normal" business strategy.
The second half of the 20th Century was marked by the American-Soviet rivalry. During this period the Americans approached the Chinese, in order to alienate them from the Soviets, while the KGB broke the Soviet Union in order for Russia to approach Western European countries and export the huge Russian oil and natural gas reserves to the big industrial economies of Europe. Today the Europeans are afraid of Russia while the Americans are afraid of China, and the post Cold...
Think outside the box about your prospects in life. Don't settle for less in the political expression of your beliefs.
So, before we make the mistake of going off the cliff with our Wealth and Power Survival lemmings, we should look at what he Founders and Natural Law encourage us to do, to make America truly great again.
What is capitalism, really? Almost all definitions out there is based on hearsay or wishful thinking.
Correct diagnosis of any problem is the first and the most important task in solving it. Any solution must address the root cause(s) of a problem. Unfortunately, people are distracted away from the real issues by the Banker/Corporate owned media and the political parties/leaders. The way forward out of this economic depression (terminal failure of capitalism) and the...
Capitalism is as dead as Adam Smith, famed author of economy novels.
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Still, people laughed, others cried. Some married. As a man with sweet food before him, nobody expected the powers that were to fathom the bitterness of famine!
David was getting used to the drama. Nothing was exciting anymore. His past envy for Onyango was much alive now. Perhaps the man was passing some good time in the hereafter. So much was happening...So much for his soul to bear.
Learning institutions across the country had to open its gates to tens of thousands ...
Look back at your own family history, and see what you can do to recover the means of production.
It brings in money for elites, their families, and friends
But on us the regulatory avalanche descends!
The following chapters are independent essays written in May, June and July 2016, and they can be read in any order.
The wars for the global resources of oil and natural gas are the topic of most essays. To a large extent, the wars of the 20th and 21st centuries were the result of energy rich countries competing to secure their exports, or the result of energy poor countries competing to secure their access to energy resources.
Many episodes of the energy wars of t...
The modern father of the idea of an Islamic Caliphate was the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). And even though ISIS is retreating in Iraq and Syria, due to the NATO bombings, the idea of an Islamic State is becoming more and more popular in the Muslim world.
More and more terrorist groups pledge their allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syira. This essay examines the paradox of a shrinking Islamic State in Iraq and Syria with a rising popularity.
A brief summary of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, of the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, and how these historic events were related to terrorism, and more specifically to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State.
Vladimir Putin and Bashar al-Assad needed a monster in order to keep Syria under their control, when in 2011 Turkey and Qatar used the Muslim Brotherhood to cause a regime change.
It turns out that this monster was the Islamic State, which was the successor of Al-Qaeda of Iraq, which was established by the Arabs and the Iranians in 2003 in order to attack the Americans who had overturned Saddam Hussein.
France is fighting Al-Qaeda in Africa and ISIS in France. Al-Qaeda was supported by Iran and Sudan while ISIS was supported by Turkey.
This essay explains the economic underpinnings of these wars.
A summary of the major wars of the 21st Century. Wars included are the war of Iraq, the war of Afghanistan, the war of Syria, the war of Libya, the civil war of Ukraine, and the war of Kurdistan.
Τhe connection between the energy policies of various countries with the wars that break out at various parts of the world, i.e. at the Middle East and North Africa etc
Terrorist organizations are always created to promote the interests of various countries, most of the time their interests in the oil and natural gas industries. This essay explains why Al-Qaeda is a business, which is actually true for all terrorist groups.
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The present booklet examines two incidents of the Arab Spring. The Arab Spring of Oman and the Arab Spring of Libya.
However the emphasis is on the Libyan Arab Spring, and the toppling of the Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi in 2011. Qaddafi was a very strongheaded dictator, and somehow he managed to bring everyone against him during the Arab Spring of Libya.
The emphasis of the booklet is on why Iran, a traditional ally of Qaddafi, attacked Qaddafi during the Libyan Arab Spring.
Today I decided to write a book, there shall be included a concise part of my cooperation with the White House and the Central Intelligence Agency and Human Rights Watch (HRW) and the IFRC (the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies). A few political leaders of England and France, agents of NSA (The National Security Agency of the United States, which has forbidden me from submitting any secret information) and CIA and Mossad and Shin Bet (Shaba...
It's about the beginning of the latest century. Inside a calm city, near a warm bed there's a personal computer near the backdoor on the first floor of a creaky house, a teenage boy is inside. He has heard much gossip about the daily challenges and the everyday complaints which people are confronted by and dealing with. Those people who are the heart, the soul, and the backbone of our society, auctioning their own homes; and their suspicious activities are under supervis...
The following chapters are independent essays written in April and May 2016, and they can be read in any order.
The wars for the global resources of oil and natural gas are the topic of most essays. To a large extent, the wars of the 20th and 21st centuries were the result of energy rich countries competing to secure their exports, or the result of energy poor countries competing to secure their access to energy resources.
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Minuteman Spinal Fusion Implant Versus Surgical Decompression for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Know the risks and potential benefits of clinical studies and talk to your health care provider before participating. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01455805
Recruitment Status : Recruiting
First Posted : October 20, 2011
Last Update Posted : October 2, 2018
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Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), is a common disorder of narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower part of the back. This causes discomfort in the legs when standing or walking because of pressure on the spinal nerves.There are several treatment options for LSS including physiotherapy, lumbar surgical decompression procedures such as laminectomy, Foraminotomy, Discectomy and more recently devices for interspinous distraction such as the XSTOP® and from May 2011 Minuteman™.
Surgical decompression for LSS involves the removal of excess bone, ligament, and soft-tissue allowing more room for the nerves. The operation is usually preformed under general anaesthetic and with an average stay in hospital for 2-3 nights. Whereas the Minuteman™ implant is preformed as a day case under local or general anaesthetic and involves implanting the device into the space between two back bones to relieve pressure on the nerves and, therefore, pain in the legs.
This is a multi centred (four sites) randomised controlled trial with a total sample of 50 participants after obtaining their informed consent. Participants will attend the pain clinic at the Hospitals for a baseline visit where they will be randomised with a ratio of 1:1 to receive either the Minuteman™ Interspinous interlaminar fusion Implant or standard surgical decompression for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Following randomisation arrangements will be made for the participant to receive the randomised treatment. If allocated to Minuteman™ Implant, the treatment will be conducted by the Pain Specialist identified at the site. If allocated to surgical decompression, the treatment will be conducted by the neuro/spinal-surgeon identified at the site. Participates will be followed up regularly for 60 months post implant to assess clinical efficacy, safety, participants function and quality of life of each treatment.
|Condition or disease
|Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Spondylolisthesis Degenerative Disc Disease
|Device: Minuteman Fusion Implant Procedure: surgical decompression
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|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
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|50 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Parallel Assignment
|None (Open Label)
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|Efficacy and Quality of Life Following Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis or Degenerative Disc Disease With the Minuteman Interspinous Interlaminar Fusion Implant Versus Surgical Decompression
|Study Start Date :
|June 2012
|Estimated Primary Completion Date :
|December 2018
|Estimated Study Completion Date :
|December 2023
Active Comparator: Minuteman Fusion Implant
Minuteman™ interspinous interlaminar fusion Implant (interspinous interlaminar fusion device) which gained CE Mark approval in May 2011
Device: Minuteman Fusion Implant
The Minuteman™ interspinous interlaminar fusion device consists of a central threaded portion that has a two-part wing plate hinged near its proximal end, with spikes on the extended distal end of the wing plate, and a multi-spiked end cap plate that is located at the distal end of the device and is retained and tightened in place with a locking hex nut. Compression between the spiked wing plate and the spiked end cap plate serves to fix the spinous processes in place and to facilitate fusion, together with bone graft fusion material placed within the device. The threaded external body has been designed to provide ease of distraction and insertion via a minimally invasive surgical procedure.
Other Name: The Minuteman™ interspinous interlaminar fusion device
Surgical decompression
Surgical decompression refers to the following operations Laminectomy, Foraminotomy, Discectomy or any other surgical procedure that the clinician feels is relevant for the decompression of lumbar spinal stenosis.
Procedure: surgical decompression
Surgical decompression refers to the following operations Laminectomy, Foraminotomy, Discectomy or any other surgical procedure that the clinician feels is relevant for the decompression of lumbar spinal stenosis
- Change from baseline of clinical efficacy up to 60 months post procedure [ Time Frame: 8 weeks and up to 60 months post procedure. ]
These include:
- Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain scores Leg Pain
- Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain scores Back Pain
- Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)
- Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ)
- Assessment of Physical Function via distance walked in 5 minutes and number of repetitions of sitting to standing in 1 minute.
The main outcome will be a comparison between treatment groups based on the change from baseline at each follow-up visit for each of the measures listed above.
- measures of quality of life [ Time Frame: 8 weeks and up to 60 months post procedure. ]
These include:
- Change in functional status questionnaire from baseline
- Participants global impression of change from baseline (PGIC)
- Clinician's global Impression of change from baseline (CGIC)
- Employment status
- Adverse events related to device and procedure [ Time Frame: safety to be assessed at 8 weeks and up to 60 months post procedure. ]
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Is male or a non pregnant female aged 18years or older
- BMI ≤ 35kg/m2
- Has chronic leg pain with or without back pain of greater than 6 months duration,which is partially or completely relieved by either sitting or adopting a flexed posture and who are suitable in the clinicians opinion for posterior lumbar surgery
- Pre-operative ODI score ≥ 20%
- Pre-operative ZCQ Physical Function Domain ≥2
- Pre-operative VAS Leg pain score ≥ 4
- Has completed at least 6 months of conservative treatment without obtaining adequate symptomatic relief or has worsening neurological symptoms.
- Has degenerative changes at 1 or 2 levels confirmed by MRI or CT Myelogram within the last 12 months) with one or more of the following:
- Lumbar spinal stenosis with intermittent neurogenic claudication
- Degeneration of the disc (as evidenced by imaging on MRI)
- Annular thickening
- Degenerative Spondylolisthesis ≤ Meyerding Grade 1
- Thickening of ligamentum flavum
Exclusion Criteria:
- Fixed motor deficit
- Has undergone previous lumbar spinal surgery
- Is unwilling or unable to give consent or adhere to the follow up schedule
- Has active infection or metastatic disease
- Has spondylolisthesis > grade 1
- Has neurogenic bladder or bowel disease
- Has a history of Osteopenia and or Osteoporosis. Evaluation of possible Osteopenia and or Osteoporosis will be conducted via a bone density scan prior to randomisation if ANY of the Bone Mass Evaluation criteria is met
- Patients who are not deemed fit for anaesthesia/major surgery due to underlying medical condition
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01455805
|Contact: Tracey Crowther
|Contact: Lynne Cooper
|United Kingdom
|Taunton & Somerset NHS Foundation Trust of Musgrove Park Hospital
|Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom, TA1 5DA
|Principal Investigator: Ashok Subramanian
|The Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust
|Active, not recruiting
|Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, IP4 5PD
|Pain and Interventional Neuromodulation Research Group, Pain Management Dept, Seacroft Hospital, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
|Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, LS14 6UH
|Principal Investigator: Ganesan Baranidharan
|Sub-Investigator: Almas Kahn
|The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, Russell Hall Hospital
|Birmingham, United Kingdom, DY1 2HQ
|Principal Investigator: Mushtaq Ahmed
|Principal Investigator:
|Ganesan Baranidharan, Dr
|Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
|Responsible Party:
|Spinal Simplicity LLC
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01455805 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|First Posted:
|October 20, 2011 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|October 2, 2018
|Last Verified:
|October 2018
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Constriction, Pathologic
Spinal Stenosis
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Spinal Diseases
Bone Diseases
Musculoskeletal Diseases


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Ryan worsens Romney's tax problem(s)
Paul Ryan waited until very late on Friday afternoon, when his aides assumed no one would be paying any attention, to release his tax returns for the last two years (fewer than he made available to Team Romney). Did we learn anything scandalous? It doesn't look like it – Ryan and his family paid 20 percent of their adjusted gross income in federal income taxes in 2011 and 15.9 percent in 2010, on income of $323,416 last year and $215,417 the year prior.
There were no Swiss bank accounts, shell corporations in Bermuda, or stashed cash in the Caymans.
But the developments were nevertheless interesting. For one thing, we're reminded that Mitt Romney pays a much lower tax rate than his own running mate, despite Romney's vast wealth. Even Bill Kristol said this morning, "I think it just seems kinda weird that he pays a lower rate than an awful lot of middle-class people."
For another, Ryan's disclosure keeps the focus on the tax-return issue itself, and Romney's unyielding secrecy.
And then there's the larger issue President Obama raised over the weekend.
For those who can't watch clips online, the president said:
"[T]he centerpiece of my opponent's entire economic plan is a new five trillion dollar tax cut, a lot of it going to the wealthiest Americans. His new running mate, Congressman Ryan, he put forward a plan that would let Governor Romney pay less than 1 percent in taxes each year. And here's the kicker – he expects you to pick up the tab.
"Governor's Romney tax plan – this is not my analysis now – this is the analysis of independent folks who analyze tax plans for a living. That's what they do. Their analysis showed that Governor Romney's tax plan would actually raise taxes on middle class families with children by an average of $2,000. Not to reduce the deficit, not to grow jobs, not to invest in education, but to give another tax cut to folks like him.
"Now, ask Governor Romney and his running mate, when they're here in New Hampshire on Monday – they're going to be coming here on Monday – ask them if that's fair. Ask them how it will grow the economy. Ask them how it will strengthen the middle class."
That part about Romney paying "less than 1 percent in taxes each year" was of particular interest.
Matthew O'Brien had a good piece on this last week.
Well, maybe not quite nothing. In 2010 – the only year we have seen a full return from him – Romney would have paid an effective tax rate of around 0.82 percent under the Ryan plan, rather than the 13.9 percent he actually did. How would someone with more than $21 million in taxable income pay so little? Well, the vast majority of Romney's income came from capital gains, interest, and dividends. And Ryan wants to eliminate all taxes on capital gains, interest and dividends.
Romney, of course, criticized this idea when Newt Gingrich proposed it back in January by pointing out that zeroing out taxes on savings and investment would mean zeroing out his own taxes.
Almost. Romney did earn $593,996 in author and speaking fees in 2010 that would still be taxed under the Ryan plan. Just not much. Ryan would cut the top marginal tax rate from 35 to 25 percent and get rid of the Alternative Minimum Tax – saving Romney another $292,389 or so on his 2010 tax bill. Now, Romney would still owe self-employment taxes on his author and speaking fees, but that only amounts to $29,151. Add it all up, and Romney would have paid $177,650 out of a taxable income of $21,661,344, for a cool effective rate of 0.82 percent.
Right. When Gingrich presented this policy, Romney said it went too far. When Ryan presented this policy, Romney made him his running mate.
Taxes seem to be a rather peripheral issue in the 2012 race, but it seems like the kind of policy that may yet pack a punch. Romney is already paying a lower rate than most people who work for a living, and his running mate's plan would push this multi-millionaire's tax burden to almost nothing.
At the same time, Romney is pushing a proposal that independent analysts found would raise taxes on 95% of the country – everyone except the top 5%.
These details apparently have not escaped the president's attention, and this remains an issue worth watching.


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A winner was selected from 76 designs submitted by 21 freelance designers.
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Looking to target people who want an easier way to find out the views an opinion on products or services that that are thinking about buying/using. They don't want to have to search 10 different pages through Google. They want it all in one place about the exact product or service they are researching. Also people who have strong opinions about topics or just people wanting to share their experiences online.
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May 14, 2013
The Musical Theatre Department at Brennan HS was invited to attend a special rehearsal for Diana Ross at the Majestic Theatre.
Students were able to watch the live rehearsal in its entirety giving them a better understanding of the demands of putting on a professional concert. Students were also treated to some songs they could sing along with like "Upside Down" and "The Boss."
Teachers are Douglas Boldt and Jose DeHoyos.


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Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) was an inventor from America and also was a teacher for deaf people. He was credited in the field of communication technology, so that thanks to the discovery and now we can communicate each other using a phone without constrained by distance. Alexander Graham Bell was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on […]


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July 03, 2014
Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19
Interactions fuel positive friendships and lucrative deals. This is a great time to sell your goods and services and get your message out to the world. But when it comes to domestic affairs there could be a conflict between worldly duties and family matters. Mercury forges ahead from Tuesday, so you can now proceed with any projects that have been on the backburner. The weekend has a sparkly outlook, especially if you're partying and having fun.
Taurus Apr 20 – May 20
You may be tempted by a few luxuries, but with the current focus on hard work you deserve to treat yourself. Enjoy it! Recent delays and frustrations may come to an end as Mercury turns direct from Tuesday to ease your path ahead. There could be one communication issue that develops into a running battle, especially on Friday. Tempers may be frayed, leading to arguments. However, if you know what this is about, try to deal with matters before they get to this stage.
Gemini May 21 - Jun 20
Good news as Mercury now dances ahead in your sign, putting an end to any troubles you might have encountered recently. Interactions and transactions should be less frustrating and more productive. But you might feel a need for change (or be pushed into thinking about one) on the financial front. Try not to let a money situation get out of hand by first talking to the relevant person or organization. Leisure options look good over the weekend, with the chance of an instant attraction.
Cancer Jun 21 - Jul 22
You're in your element this week, although you may notice tension developing between you and another. Do what you can to avert a crisis by encouraging a heart-to-heart talk early on. There will be less chance of misunderstanding when Mercury pushes ahead once again on Tuesday. Delays in communication should ease, and missing documents or files may show up, making it easier for business to resume. Relationships may be a little edgy, and this includes any budding romance. Avoid rocking the boat.
Leo Jul 23 - Aug 22
Social opportunities continue to be upbeat, with regular networking and other events to keep you connected. Whether you're looking for love or touting for business, the days ahead can help further your agenda. All of this is made easier when Mercury dances ahead on Tuesday. This should put an end to mixed messages and misunderstandings that may have plagued your progress lately. Consider a stress-management program if you've been feeling overwhelmed. You are your own best resource, so take care.
Virgo Aug 23 - Sep 22
Career matters seem to be going great guns. Mercury, your personal planet, forges ahead on Tuesday, so you can now proceed with plans and ideas that have been on the backburner. You'll also find business and other interactions a lot smoother, too. Chance meetings with key players in your field can help to further your plans. When it comes to your social life, jealousy or other dark emotions could spoil a friendship. It might be best to confront things directly and make your peace.
Libra Sep 23 - Oct 22
You may experience ups and downs with folks, especially the unpredictable kind. But travel plans look positive as Mercury pushes ahead on Tuesday. If you've been itching to close a deal or sign a contract, you can now proceed. Yet there may be discontent concerning your work/home balance. You might have to stand firm regarding an important goal or career move, even in the face of opposition. Thankfully, edgy feelings blow over by the weekend to bring a chance to relax.
Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21
Mercury turns direct on Tuesday, which could put an end to delays associated with shared finances or loan applications. Whether you're single or in a long-term relationship, romantic opportunities look largely positive. Venus is currently in a more intimate sector of your chart, enhancing your love life in all sorts of fun ways. Try to avoid conflict on Friday, though, especially if you can't see eye to eye with someone. If you want to remain friends, it might be best to walk away from arguments.
Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21
f misunderstandings have occurred recently, Mercury's forward dance from Tuesday on offers a chance to make amends. Any frustrations associated with important deals or the signing of contracts begins to melt away, too. Progress can be made at last! However, it doesn't mean that all tensions vanish as finances still need a careful appraisal. Try to avoid impulse purchases, especially if it's a big-ticket item, as you could regret it later. Thankfully, the weekend brings stress relief and an unexpected invite that you might enjoy.
Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19
Mercury's forward motion on Tuesday makes a positive difference at work and in everyday affairs. Interactions flow with ease, while delays and frustrations may become a thing of the past. Yet certain relationships could show signs of tension. If you know what this is about, try to nip it in the bud before it develops into an argument. Lifestyle issues also come into focus, particularly if you've been thinking about upgrading your gadgets. A little online research could spotlight some awesome bargains.
Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18
Leisure and pleasure options spotlight good times with family, children, and friends. Your fun-o-meter is set to high, so enjoy mingling and any romantic options that might show up. When it comes to your job, feeling energized and on top of your workload may be crucial to a stress-free life. If this is the case, you might want to tweak your routines to give you a little more downtime. A social event over the weekend could encourage a new friendship or instant attraction.
Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20
If delays have stymied DIY or remodeling projects at home, these should ease as Mercury forges ahead on Tuesday. Whatever complications you may have experienced should now abate, allowing you to make progress. When it comes to your social life, things may not be so hunky-dory. If you and another have been putting off a conversation, you might want to get it over with this week. It's time to sort out issues and make your peace. An impulsive buy could delight you this weekend.


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T' Browns were all off doin' their own thin's. Meri handlin' her duties as chief executive recruitin' officer o' their MLM green drink empire. Janelle enjoyin' her time at home with her sprogs. Robyn takin' care o' t' Sister Buxom Beauty Closet business. Kody doin' whatever it be he does (I'm aye we will see him doin' it when t' show resumes on November 11th). And Christine, just bein' Christine.
So let's take a look at some recent tweets from our 'favorite' family o' polygamists t' their fans!
Hmmm...Looks like Robyn's in a funky mood again. Ahoy!, what's up beauty? (cough cough)
One of those moments when I wish I was just hanging out with best friend on a deserted island without a care in the world......Whoa thar. Be that anyway for a sister buxom beauty t' talk, especially when you have three other sisterbuxom beautys that are s'posed t' be your buckos - not t' mention your bestie Meri who you were willin' t' rent your womb out for, almost a year ago!"
— Robyn Sullivan Brown (@LuvgvsUwngs) September 19, 2012
Aye, I think Robyn's gettin' tired o' sharin' and wants a pirate o' her own now.
Ahoy! thar Kody, why haven't you been takin' care o' Robyn? She's soundin' kind o' low, you know....
Fabulous way to end the @livintl day. Stratosphere jump with @jefftuttle1@realkodybrown @meribrown1 twitter.com/hroche/status/…Aha! It's makin' sense now. Kody be hobnobbin' with t' Big Boss and buxom beauty Meri. No wonder Robyn's been feelin' blue! She should try drinkin' that green stuff!
— Heather Roche (@hroche) September 16, 2012
Looking forward to another great day with @jefftuttle1 and @livcorporatelearning about awesome healthy hydration!
— Meri Brown (@MeriBrown1) September 15, 2012
Just ran my longest nonstop ever thanks to @jefftuttle1 & @livintlfor amazing energizing products!
— Meri Brown (@MeriBrown1) September 18, 2012
See what I mean? Meri knows what I be talkin' about. Did you see how she also made aye her Big Boss was copied on that tweet? Great way t' influence t' Boss Man. I bet Meri's McMansion wetbar will be filled with bottles o' that green drink!
Stop your snivelin' and get with t' program, Robyn!
"@meribrown1: Just ran my longest nonstop ever thanks to @jefftuttle1 & @livintl for amazing energizing products!"Good job Lover, keep it up
— Kody Brown (@realkodybrown) September 18, 2012
O' course Kody just has t' get t' last word in...good use o' t' word 'lover' but tell me Kody, do you tweet about your other 3 wives t' your LIV boss or be Meri t' only one drinkin' t' green kool-aid?
But wait, why be Meri tweetin' about me Sister buxom beauty's Closet? Isn't that Robyn's baby? (Besides Sol, o' course.)
Have you seen this on MySisterwifesCloset.com yet? It was a favorite at a recent trade show we did here in Vegas. twitter.com/MeriBrown1/sta…
— Meri Brown (@MeriBrown1) September 19, 2012
Honestly Meri, who hasn't seen this 'claddagh charm holder'. For $82, I'd rather spend me doubloons on REAL jewelry. I guess t' price includes t' box, too. How awful that t' price does not include t' 3 individual charms, which costs a total o' $258.00. You'd have t' be a pirate t' afford those trinkets!
Aye, on this note I'm off t' look for me own pirate t' spend some doubloons on and hang out on a deserted island without a care in t' world.... Until next time, remember that I Scour t' Internet, so you don't have to!
Arggggh! I don't usually update me I Scours, but I checked out Robyn's tweets today and she has two new gems that I just have t' share with everyone.
If done the right way, plural marriage should give choices not take them away.I know it gave my kids and I a wonderful life and family.Who o' ye thinks a certain person (her name starts with R and ends with N) has been readin' a certain Blog this week and tweeted her response t' her fans? Now don't ye hurt yourselves raisin' those hands!
— Robyn Sullivan Brown (@LuvgvsUwngs) September 21, 2012
And we have this wonderful gem from t' same sister buxom beauty...
Wishing I was going to UT today so I could cheer on @meribrown1 as she runs a 5K to help raise support and awareness for victims of polygamy
— Robyn Sullivan Brown (@LuvgvsUwngs) September 21, 2012
Isn't it comforting to know that polygamy 'done the right way' not only gave Robyn a wonderful life, but that she wishes she could cheer on her sisterwife Meri in person? I wonder where IS Kody? So even though it would make for good TV if Robyn left Kody to babysit Sol et al in order to cheer on Meri in her 5K run, I just can't see Robyn giving up her one niter with Kody for a charitable cause. Hey Robyn, how about showing your support by donating some of your no doubt immense proceeds from My Sister Wife's Closet to help out those victims and tweeting for others to follow your example? You don't have to give a lot, just enough to show you really care....
Sltrib.com has an interesting article about the 5K run that featured Meri Brown and Elissa Wall (who escaped from polygamy and testified against Warren Jeffs) as participents. There's even a flattering picture of Meri and of Elissa (click on the picture to see the photo gallery for the article). Please take a few minutes to check it out (the comments are interesting, too). I'm interested to hear what your thoughts are!
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Oh, and before I forget, one of the lamest combos of all: Sorcerer/Specialist PQI
The Sorcerer's mana shield counts as a magical attack. As a result, a regular attack will deal both physical and magical damage and automatically fail the PQI. If you can't do an all-fireball or all-PISORF boss kill, the only way to pull it off is with cleansing to make your attack all magical in nature.


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Do you love your home? Do you love it enough to marry it? Well, if you do (or even if you don't -- yet), you'll soon be able to drape your domicile in bedding and bath products from the legendary wedding dress and skate costume designer Vera Wang.
But here's the thing: Though I appreciate the elegance of her wedding ensembles, I find Vera Wang's home décor collection, which I checked out last weekend at Kohl's, to be a bit too subdued. In fact, I don't want to marry my home, wedding-style; I want to be married to it every day, which means it has to hold my interest, and consistently be new and exciting. With few exceptions, Simply Vera Wang is too … simple.
So here are five designers I would prefer to have gussying up my habitat:
Betsey Johnson:
I know. She is soooo '80s. But guess what? I am also soooo '80s! I have such fond memories of racing up to her store, which was mere blocks from my first post-college job, and pawing through the clearance bin for treasures. How I wish I still had those dresses, even though they were all XS and I'm now ... not! The best thing about the store was that it was painted a deep apple-red hue with handmade murals by and of Betsey herself. Too fun. I just know her towels would warm me with their hot colors, and her bedding would give me retro dreams.
Patricia Field:
To me, she's the Betsey Johnson of the '90s. She styled my then-fave TV show, Sex and the City, bravely topping SJP with a fab fascinator years before the royal wedding that finally explained them to us all. She's got a few home items on her site, like these Keith Haring snake-throw pillows, and lots of things encrusted with rhinestones. A home from Patty Fields would be silly, sparkly, and ridiculous. My husband might not like it, but I would!
Alexander McQueen:
My heart hurts over his tragic death last year; the savage beauty of this young designer's vision was groundbreaking enough to warrant a retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He's the man who created Koi-painted football padding, mixed tartan with lace, stuck long spines on corsets just to be gutsy ... and a home from him wouldn't be comfortable, but it would be daring. And some things are just more important than comfort.
Anna Sui:
The ultimate purveyor of the "rich hippie" boho chic look, Sui would drape my entire home in gorgeous textiles, with big floor-cushions and beaded curtains. And peacock feathers! Everywhere! But tasteful -- way more tasteful than what I'd come up with on my own. (Sad fact: I once owned a gorgeous Anna Sui skirt that was on super-clearance at Macy's for about a half hour before my purse got stolen in the shoe department. Moment of silence.)
Yes, they're horrible. But lately, they're the shoe of choice for jamming on my feet when I have to do my shift at the co-op. And Penny loves her easy-to-put-on (and kick off) ladybug ones. Fine, if they can make shoes this comfortable and hose-off-able, let's have the big rubber Crocs couch. At least it'll make pants-free toilet training easier!
What fashion designer would you allow to decorate your home?
Images via Kohls.com, Donna+Andrew/Flickr, PatriciaField.com, AlexanderMcQueen.com, my bathroom!, Crocs.com


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TIFF 2009 Films
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has posted its entire film list. Here it is, at Darren's TIFF blog, 1st Thursday. As in previous years, I expect to spend a week at the festival, driving back in between to teach my classes.
The avant-garde program, Wavelengths, looks very strong, with new films by Ben Russell, Michael Snow, Jean-Luc Godard, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Jean-Marie Straub, Ernie Gehr, Lisandro Alonso, Harun Farocki, Heinz Emigholz, Jim Jennings, and others.
In addition, I'm targeting the following films:
White Material (Claire Denis), Les Herbes Folles (Alain Resnais), Face (Tsai Ming-liang), Police, Adjective (Corneliu Porumboiu), Independencia (Raya Martin), Irene (Alain Cavalier), La Danse: Le Ballet de l'Opera de Paris (Frederick Wiseman), Women Without Men (Shirin Neshat), The White Ribbon (Michael Haneke), Hadewijch (Bruno Dumont), Like You Know It All (Hong Sang-soo), Lourdes (Jessica Hausner), The Time that Remains (Elia Suleiman), Between Two Worlds (Vimukthi Jayasundara), A Prophet (Jacques Audiard), Air Doll (Hirokazu Kore-eda), Antichrist (Lars von Trier), Bright Star (Jane Campion), The Window (Buddhadeb Dasgupta), Broken Embraces (Pedro Almodóvar), Enter the Void (Gaspar Noé), Mother (Bong Joon-ho), Melody for a Street Organ (Kira Muratova), Le Père de mes Enfants (Mia Hansen-Løve), La Donation (Bernard Émond), Hotel Atlântico (Suzana Amaral), Vincere (Marco Bellocchio), L'Enfer de Henri-Georges Clouzot (Serge Bromberg and Ruxandra Medrea), Capitalism: A Love Story (Michael Moore), The Hole (Joe Dante), Vengeance (Johnnie To), Nymph (Pen-Ek Ratanaruang), To Die Like a Man (Joao Pedro Rodrigues), and A History of Israeli Cinema (Raphael Nadjari).
Any thoughts, suggestions or recommendations of films or filmmakers on the TIFF film-list? I'd be most eager to hear them. Thank you!


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Smashed fingers is an injury involving trauma to one or more fingers.
Alternative Names
Finger(s) – smashed; Crushed digits
If an injury to a finger occurs at the tip and does not involve the joint or nail bed, you may not need the help of a doctor. If the tip of your finger bone is broken, your doctor may not recommend a splint.
If the injury is more toward the palm or involves the joint, seek medical help right away.
Finger(s) can be smashed by a hammer blow, a car door, a desk drawer, a baseball, or some other force.
- Difficulty moving the tip of the finger
- Discoloration or bruising of the finger or fingernail
- Finger pain
- Loss of fingernail
- Swelling
First Aid
Apply an ice pack to decrease swelling. Over-the-counter pain medicines may help relieve discomfort.
If pain becomes severe, with blood under the fingernail, talk to your health care provider. Your health care provider may guide you in taking the following steps to relieve the pressure and prevent the fingernail from falling off.
- Unbend a metal paper clip (or a similar size metal wire).
- Heat the end of the paper clip over an open flame until it is red hot. Use a pair of pliers to hold the paper clip. While it is still very hot, touch the tip of the paper clip to the injured fingernail. Touch the nail over where the blood is collected. This is not a painful procedure for most people.The heat of the clip will burn a small hole in the fingernail. It is not necessary to press hard on the fingernail to burn the hole.
- As the paper clip is removed, blood should start releasing through the small hole. If not, do the procedure again until blood comes out.
- Pain will be relieved as the pressure is released. Keep the finger dry for 2 days.
This procedure can be repeated if the hole closes over and the pressure rebuilds.
Wash the finger carefully before and after the procedure. Seek medical help if the crush area is very dirty, if the procedure does not work, or if the finger looks like it might be infected. You may need antibiotics.
Do Not
- Do not splint a smashed finger without first consulting your health care provider.
- Do not drain a swollen finger unless your health care provider instructs you to do so.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Seek medical attention right away if the finger is bent or if the injury involves more than the tip of the finger.
Teach safety to young children. Use caution when shutting doors to make sure fingers are not in danger.


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One thing really caught my eye watching the plane in silhouette, flying off into the misty sky:
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Wowie. The wingtips appear to be elevated above the top of the fuselage. As amazing as they are, these screen grabs understate the degree of flex that was apparent in the initial video.
According to this, the wingtips can flex up as much as 26 feet! (though that's at 150% of max load.)
The visual effect was elegant, graceful and beautiful, to be honest. It looked very much like a bird soaring. But I wonder how comfortable passengers will be looking out the windows and seeing the unmistakable upwards curve in the wing? (Note: conventional airliners' wings also flex, but the effect is not as noticeable.) I guess that's what happens when you build a plane out of plastic. Also, the linked blog speculates that if they do a wing-break test, the wings might be so strong/flexible that the wingtips could actually meet over the top of the fuselage. How cool would that be?


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Rays Lose Close One 3-2
Well, it is that time of the night/day that I tell you my thoughts and opinions on the latest Rays loss at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles 6-5. But first, We have to give you some good trivia to make you smile and want to attend Jeff Niemann's MLB pitching debut tomorrow.
Trivia Question:
In 1931, Chick Hafey of the St. Louis Cardinals became the first batting champion to wear glasses.
Now back to our normally scheduled The Good the Bad, and the Ugly for tonights game.
The Good
The mire presence of Rays top prospect Evan Longoria must have made an impression on the Rays hopeful fans who do not usually attend games.
The Rays experienced almost a 20 percent increase over attendance from the Friday night contest. I am going to attribute that to the arrival of Longoria tonight, and no the free Rays visors given out to the fans. Evan did almost everything right tonight in his pro debut. He signed a ball for me after Batting Pratice( again, thank you Evan), he handled the ball numerous times and the throws were tight and on target. And he got a single tonight and his first RBI to top it all off.
It was a chore just to get the ball for him again. I am getting the impression that the Orioles do not like to give the balls back after major feats, or a rookies first hit, or RBI. the ball was finally retrieved before we had to send Jonny Gomes over there for it.The fact that Evan is here will ease the defense about the hot corner. I know from playing third base, it can make or break your ball club in who is manning that spot. If the player has the reactions of a cat, the Hot Corner can be your best friend to your ball club. I personally think it will be manned by Longoria for a long time.
But then again, we thought current Oriole and former Ray, Aubrey Huff was the second coming of Wade Boggs.
*** Rays Designated Hitter/Rightfielder Jonny Gomes cam up as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the 9th tonight and the crowd was on their seats looking for a tying run from the bomber. Jonny connected on a George Sherrill pitch hit to right field, but it fell just short of the wall for an out.
The crowd was totally into the at bat, and the entire Rays and O's fans in attendance were holding their breath when Gomes hit that monster.
** The hitting of Centerfielder BJ Upton tonight pulled his average up to above .300 again. Upton is seeing the ball better and his contact with the ball is crisp and on the head right now. I am going to predict he will go on a 10 game hitting streak from tonight on………..knock on good wood everyone.
*The number one Kudo of the night belongs to Evan, but Carlos Pena did nothing to even sit in the shades tonight. In the earlier innings, Carlos snagged a ball going down the first baseline at a backwards angle, and got the runner with a throw to pitcher Jason Hammel. It was a super play, and should be on the Top 10 plays of the night on ESPN without a doubt.
In his next at bat, the crowd was calling for a Home Run. And Carlos did not disappoint his fans this night. He hit a solo homer to right field that would have cleared any ballpark in the MLB. Currently, Pena is leading the American League with 5 homers, and is tied for first within RBI's with Blue Jays Vernon Well for the lead with 12.
The Bad
There really wasn't alot of bad tonight by any one player. There was a few bad moments. And for that reason, I am going to just list three plays that changed the course of the game for the Rays.
*** A series of misplayed flyballs to deep Right Center by BJ Upton and Nathan Haynes gave the Orioles DH Aubrey Huff a ground rule double, and two batter later, Ramon Hernandez got a triple after some confusion in the outfield.
** The Orioles had brought in Chad Bradford, a sidearm slinging pitcher who seems to hit the top of the dirt during his delivery into the contest. BJ upton managed to get a bunt single to third and was sitting on first base. Bradford has a weird pitching style, and a even wilder pick-off move.
It appeared to me that Bradford had twice before shufflied his right rear foot on the rubber before he throws to first base. BJ did not pick up on this and was cuaght in bewteen first and second for a "caught stealing" attempt. I mention this, because I wonder if BJ sometimes is too aggressive. The reasoning for this, is that he has had three baserunning errors in the past three games. The fact he was caught stealing on this occasion would not have produced a run, but maybe a slight moment of concentration loss is to blame here.
* The Rays brought in reliever Dan Wheeler for Trever Miller. It was 2 outs in the top of the 9th innig with no one on base. Wheeler then served up a home run ball to leftfield for Ramon Hernandez. He is currently batting .194, and got two RBI's and a triple and homer tonight against our pitching staff.
The Ugly
The ugly tonight is the baserunning situations that have cost the Rays some runs in the last few games. I have already talked about one of them in the above "Bad" section. Willy Aybar was hurt when he slide into home after running through a stop sign by third base coachTom Foley. In the slide st home, Aybar aggrevated his hamstring and is on the 15 day DL for his actions. Not only BJ Upton, but other Rays have been caught in " no man's land" this year by over running the bases, or testing the arms of outfielders in the division.
I am all for testing the arms of the players, and triyng to be aggressive at times, but do these players have a personal "green light" to moonlight decisions on the base paths, or do they just mis read the sign sometimes.
There was one play tonight that caught my eye and I am pleased to see it work out for the better. There was a hit and run play called with BJ Upton on second and Eric Hinske up to bat. BJ Upton was on the move and Hinske hit a beautiful ball to left center to move BJ to third. During the next at bat, Evan Longoria hit the ball to left field and scored Upton.
I guess you just have to play the odds sometimes when you are running the bases. But at this early junction in the year, are the actions worth a possible loss……….we shall keep this in our sights and see what develops here.
Rays Former Player of the Day
Current second baseman Brendan Harris of the Minnesota Twins is batting .367.
Tonight he was 2-4 with a pair of singles. He also was the pivot man for a 5-4-3 double play to end tonights win for the Twins.


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Designer, James Barton Longacre, Engraver, Longacre, with help of P. F. Cross. Mints, Philadelphia (no mintmark), New Orleans (mintmark O), Charlotte, N.C. (C), Dahlonega, Ga. (D), San Francisco (S). Mintmark below wreath.
Composition, gold 0.900, silver not over 0.050, rest copper. Weight, 25.8 +- 0.25 gras. = 1.672 +- 0.016 gms., Containing 0.04837 oz. Pure Gold. Diameter 1/2" = 12.7 mm. Reeded edge. Authorizing Act, March 3, 1849; composition conformable to Act of Jan. 18, 1837.
Grade range, POOR to UNC; not collected in low grades. FINE: Half hair details; about half coronet beads.
VERY FINE: Partial details on roll of hair above ear to above brow; most coronet beads clear; partial internal leaf details.
EXTREMELY FINE: Tiny isolated rubbed spots only, mostly just above and behind ear, at bun behind head, at lowest edges of curls just above truncation, and on some leaf tips. Partial mint luster.
Mint State: No trace of wear.
NOTE: Beware coins with local porosity, rim discolorations, interrupted edge reeding, or other traces of solder mounts.
EXCEPTIONS: Many C and D-Mint coins show central weakness; sharp strikings are unusual and on rarer dates may suggest fraudulently affixed mintmarks; authentication strongly recommended. Cast counterfeits of 1850-1854 were made in quantity since 1950 for investors, dealers, and the public.
1854 D Small "D". [ 2,935 ]. Very Rare.
3 Reverse shipped, apparently only one used; Obverses were leftovers from 1852. Prohibitively rare choice: Aution 81:1335. The obveres and 5 reverses shipped to New Orleans remained unused.
Though a gold coin of the denomination of one dollar had been an integral part of Alexander Hamilton's original scheme for our national coinage (1791), no design for an actual coin of this kind was talked of until about 1831, and then private interests made the first move.
Alt Christoph Bechtler (who later anglicized his name to Christopher, Sr.), head of a family of immigrants from Baden (Germany), opened a jewelry shop in Rutherfordton, N.C., in 1830. Discovering gold on his hands, and learning that the main local medium of exchange was gold dust and nuggets from nearby mines, Bechtler decided to take advantage of the situation. Owing to bandits and hostile Indians, transporting gold to the Philadelphia Mint through 500+ miles of wilderness was risky. Only driblets of Carolina gold bullion reached the Mint, despite Rutherford County's then being one of the major gold-producing areas in the country. Accordingly, Bechtler advertised in the North Carolina Spectator and Western Advertiser for several weeks, beginning July 2, 1831, that he would coin gold dust and nuggets for nominal fees. No law forbade the pratice; only debased fraudulent imitations of federal gold and silver were outlawed. From then through 1840, the Bechtler family's output of coins exceeded $2,241,000, probably half of it in gold dollars. Production from 1841-1846 was still larger, but amounts are not exactly known. Many of Bechtler's earliest gold dollars, issued 1832-1834, reading C. BECHTLER. RUTHERF: 30 G(rains.)/*N. CAROLINA GOLD ONE DOLLAR, began to reach the Philadelphia Mint during the immense meltings of old-tenor gold beginning Aug. 1, 1834. The Mint's assayers found that Bechtler's coins were worth within a few cents each of stated values. Compensating for variable bullion fineness, each dollar weighed about 15% above federal standard, i.e., totaling well over 1/5 of the legal weight of a half eagle.
This official vote of confidence was repeatedly published, helping natives to feel that Bechtler's gold was a good as the federal product, and actually preferable because made by a local family everyone trusted. As late as the Civil War, many contracts were specified as payable in Bechtler gold; and for decades after that, many Southerners never saw any other kind. Public attention to Bechtler's gold coins had two consequences: Beginning in 1835, the Treasury began making plans to build branch mints in Charlotte, N.C., and Dahlonega, Ga., exclusively to coin gold (which mints duly opened in 1838); and from 1836 on there was talk of making federal gold coins of $1 denomination. Congressmen, especially from the southeastern seaboard states, doubtless realized that the Bechtlers were prospering from this enterprise. Apparently ignoring this fact, and instead alleging a proposal for an international gold coinage (the gold dollar was, not coincidentally, close in value to a dozen European monetary units, and might be usable in international trade), they interpolated a clause authorizing mintage of gold dollars into an 1836 bill. Mint Director Robert Maskell Patterson adamantly opposed it; and all that remains of this proposal is a tiny handful of patterns designed by Christian Gobrecht, dated 1836, showing a liberty cap in rays (echoing a Mexican motif). These have dies aligned head-to-toe as usual with U.S. coins; edges are plain, weight standard 25,8 grs. (proportionately to the larger gold denominations).
Alt Christoph Bechtler continued to coin gold in $1, $2,50, and $5 denominations, assisted by his son August and his nephew Christoper, Jr., until 1842, when the old man died. August continued the business, at first for a year or so in his own name, then succeeded 1843-1846 by Christopher, Jr., who went on using August's dies. Output was enormous. Most of their later coins were gold dollars reading A.BECHTLER. 1 DOL.*/CAROLINA GOLD. 27G(rains). 21 C(arats). Thousands of these survive, in all grades of preservaton; ill. They were promptly counterfeited in brass, and both the genuine and the fakes began finding their way to the Mint among foreign coins deposited for conversion into federal issues.
Assays determined that August and Christopher, Jr.'s, gold dollars were much more variable and of generally lower value than Alt Christoph's earlier coins.Christopher, Jr.'s, alcoholism doubtless contributed to the collapse of his enterprise; but his coins stayed in circulation. Again not coincidentally, the House Ways and Means Committee reintroduced a proposal to make gold dollars, Jan. 1844. Patterson, still vehemently opposed, furnished a few more patterns (from the 1836 dies but with rev. turned the other way), and told the congressmen that these could be readily counterfeited in gilt silver. For evidence, Patterson went so far as to furnish gold-plated samples struck in silver from the 1836 dies. This was deliberately misleading; gold coins passed only by weight, worn ones being accepted only at a discount, if at all. No storekeeper would be so trusting as to accept unfamiliar gold coins from a stranger without tests somewhat more rigorous than those today demanded of strangers out of state checks! Patterson's denunciation alleged falsely that no public demand existed for such coins, as the Spanish and Colombian half escudos of similar value had not been made for over 20 years; he deliberately ignored the large domestic circulation of Bechtler dollars. His dishonest tactics quashed the 1844 bill.
Nevertheless, five years later a similar proposal again came up. During the "Hard Times" period of 1837-1844 (much like the Great Depression of 1929-1937, coins of all kinds were hoarded, and pay envelopes if one was so lucky as to have any during the massive unemployment were stuffed instead with private scrip and "wildcat" bank notes, many acceptable only at a discount, if at all. But beginning in 1848, immense supplies of gold bullion from the newly opened California mines started to reach world markets, lowering the value of gold in terms of silver dollars conversely raising the price of silver reckoned in terms of gold eagles. This trend escalated enough to induce bullion dealers to buy up silver dollars and half dollars (eventually smaller silver as well) for melthing and export, exactly as would occur in 1965 and later years: Silver coins were worth more than face value as bullion. Rep. James Iver McKay (D.-N.C.) introduced a bill on Jan 25, 1849, to authorize mintage of gold dollars; in February, he amended it to authorize $20 coins as well. Over continuing opposition from Mint Director Patterson, Congress passed the bill, and it became law on March 3, 1849.
Patterson's opposition proved to be for reasons partly political, partly venal. After Gobrecht's death in 1844, James Barton Longacre obtained the Mint engravership through his friend John C. Calhoun a name anathema to the Pennsylvania dynasties then running the Mint. Patterson wanted o Engraver at all, lest such an outsider interfere with the lucrative medal making business then operated within the Mint by his crony Franklin Peale. So long as no new denominations were needed. But Congress would not be deterred. Something had to take the place of the vanished silver and dishonest paper currency; the only logical candidate was the gold dollar.
Despite Peale's officious opposition and attempted sabotage, Longacre (with the help of an assistant, Peter F. Cross( managed to complete master dies for the gold dollar on May 7, 1849. On May 8, a few proofs and some 1,000 business strikes were coined, the first of over 11,719,000 of this design to be issued from Philadelphia and four branch mints through June 17, 1854. During most of that period, gold dollars formed the bulk of the nation's legal circulation medium between the 3c and the $2,50 denominations, managing to replace a few drops of the flood of worthless bank notes and scrip.
After the issue of larger, thinner ("Type II") gold dollars began in Aug. 1854, banks were under orders to return the small-size dollars to the Mint or the New York Subtreasury. By 1861, some eight million of the original 11 million coined had reached the Subtreasury. Mint Director James Ross Snowden ordered them shipped to the Philadelphia Mint, where they were melted down and recoined into "Type III" gold dollars, quarter eagles, and double eagles. Many of the survivors have been converted into jewelry or included in later meltings. Possibly 1% of the original mintage remains today in numismatically acceptable condition. (Numismatists normally reject gold coins with any traces of solder; look on edges for any discoloration, any lump or other interruption of edge reeding, or any indication that reeding has been simulated by hand tooling. Local porosity is also grounds for suspicion.) It follows that many of the lower mintage from Charlotte and Dahlonega have become rarities; some of the C and D-Mint coins are almost unobtainable in or near mint state. Data on striking characteristics of C-Mint coins derive partly from unpublished researches by Douglas Winter.
The rarest coin of this design is 1849 C Open Wreath. Only one genuine var. Short r. point to star opposite tip of nose; hollow leaf below 1 of date, partly detached leaf tip below 9, incomplete ribbons (lapped die), and a tiny die chi or file mark above RI (this last fades out). These criteria will instantly enable rejection of forgeries made by affixing C mintmarks to genuine Philadelphia coins or by scraping top leaf groups off genuine C-Mint dollars.
Note that on most branch-mint dollars through 1854, obvs. normally show varying degrees of extra outlines on stars and central devices. This is less often true of Philadelphia coins, whose dies had these extra outlines removed through polishing. Their presence depended on how many blows from the hub were needed to sink a working die; such coins are not Mint errors.
Cast and struck conterfeits have been made in quantity since WW II, in (among other locales) Italy, Lebanon, and most Middle Eastern nations. Their intended buyers included troops, tourists, jewelers, bullion hoarders, and naive collectors; dates are primarily 1850-1854 without mintmark. They are in gold of legal weight or near it, unlike the more easily identified earlier counterfeits made to spend, which were mostly in base metals. Authentication recommended.
Director's Reports long claimed that four 1854 C gold dollars were struck: a dummy bookkeeping entry covering four dollars and eight half eagles of 1853 that were stolen by bandits, in transit to Assay Commission, Feb. 1854. Beware 1854 Philadelphia dollars with C mintmark fraudulently affixed.
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Heavy downpours and consistent drizzle didn't stop people from attending the opening day of the 43rd Southeast Old Threshers' Reunion.
DENTON | Heavy downpours and consistent drizzle didn't stop people from attending the opening day of the 43rd Southeast Old Threshers' Reunion.
The five-day event, held at the Denton FarmPark on Cranford Road, cranked up Tuesday with a steady crowd making its way through the festivities. The event, featuring steam engines and nearly 1,000 antique tractors, concludes Saturday.
"They showed up much better than I anticipated," Brown Loflin, founder of the reunion, said of Tuesday's crowds.
Loflin established the event in 1970 with airplane rides and a demonstration of wheat threshing as a way to raise money for the Denton unit of the Davidson County Rescue Squad. Little did Loflin know that more than four decades later the five-day event would attract an estimated 55,000 to 60,000 people each year.
"It's been a real life-learning experience to this thing," he said. "So many things we started doing that we never knew how to do and what to do. We would get some tools and go to work and figure it out as we would go along, trying to put things together like steam engines, gas engines, tractors and locomotives."
Greta Lint, spokeswoman for the Threshers' Reunion, said people started to filter in when the gates opened at 8 a.m. As skies began to clear up and the heavy rain began to go away late Tuesday morning, more and more people made their way into the event.
Two of the people who attended Tuesday were Dustin Shields of Colfax and Brandon Taylor of Archdale. They each brought their antique tractors to display. Shields showed his tractor for the first time at the Threshers' Reunion, and Taylor has brought his for the past four or five years.
"I like it," Shields said of the event. "It's a good time."
"The show gets better each year — more tractors, more exhibits to look at," Taylor added.
Michael Houston of Georgia attended the opening day with his two children. He used to live in Thomasville but moved to Georgia in 2002. With the move, he's still managed to visit the Threshers' Reunion for the past 27 years.
"Tradition, letting my kids do the same thing we got to do whenever we were kids," Houston said of why he returns to the Threshers' Reunion.
Barker Edwards is from Clayton. He served as a supervisor Tuesday overseeing two steam tractors, which are being used this week for daily demonstrations at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Edwards has been involved as a staff member for the Threshers' Reunion for 28 years.
"I just enjoy steam," he said. "I've always enjoyed steam engines. It's the joy of seeing old equipment being operated."
Not only did Tuesday's event include tractors and steam engines on display, it included a Border Collie demonstration that featured a dog herding sheep. The demonstration continued Tuesday morning even through hard rain with people taking shelter nearby under buildings as they continued to look on.
The Threshers' Reunion also consists of several other demonstrations, live music and food. The cost for each day is $14 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under and free for preschool age. The children's area, which includes inflatables, is free this year. There will be no fireworks at the event on the Fourth of July, but there will be a fireworks show at 9 p.m. Saturday. The event is open daily from 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
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I made these decadent chocolate cupcakes with chocolate-banana frosting for Valentine's day, along with the handmade decoration (silly, but cute). I used a recipe for the chocolate cupcakes from "Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World" by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romeo. I used their basic chocolate cupcake recipe and I adapted the frosting from the same cookbook (Chocolate buttercream frosting). I used less shortening and almond milk instead of soymilk, plus I added one mashed ripe banana. It turned out great! Less shortening made the frosting lighter and less rich so I could eat more of it :-)
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DevalVR is a 3D multipurpose viewer for Windows to play interactive content. With DevalVR it is possible to view all major types of panoramic images: cubic, spherical and cylindrical panoramas. Additionally, QTVR format is fully supported.
There are two programs to view panoramic images: DevalVR plugin, to view the content in the internet browser and DevalVR player, to view contents from local sources like Hard Disk or CD.
The DevalVR player and DevalVR browser plugin are free to use. There isn't any restriction to use DevalVR viewer on the Internet or on CD presentations.
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