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The King and the Young Man - by "Hastam"
in Kalaimagal, Pongal, 1984 (translated by Bert Franklin and S. Venkataraman)
Rajah: You must come with me to Mysore!
Young Man: Why? For what purpose?
Rajah: It is the duty of a Rajah to help bright young men who will bring fame to our country. Come to the Palace to live. I'll give you something to do to match your qualifications.
Young Man: Oh! You want me to work at the Palace? Why? It's not my way to work for somebody else and take pay! I hope to live free, not as a slave, Sire!
Rajah: You can live as freely as you want. Just come with me to the Palace.
Young Man: Money and status mean nothing to me. What I seek isknowledge. I will serve only my Guru. In this world I will be a slaveto nobody, work under nobody! The Rajah is impressed by the selfconfidence and self assurance of the youth, and promises, "You may livean independent life in the Palace". They go off together.
Sixty Years Later
The above incident occurred some sixty years ago. The youth has nowcompleted ninety-six years. Today he is at the heart of Indian culture,indeed, he is that heart. He lives quietly, like a full pot (empty potsare proverbially noisy), shines steadily like a bright lamp ofknowledge. Working daily at his pursuit of knowledge, he lives the lifeof a rshi of old, though he lives in his home with his wife and family.
After a lifetime of acquiring knowledge, today, at 96, his wisdomencompasses not only such subjects as Sastra, Tharkam, Vyakaranam,Yoga, but all aspects of daily life and how one can be constantly awareof the presence of God. He never learned how to earn a living in theordinary way, but sought wise men, pandits, on his own, to argue withthem, and arguing, learn, and become himself a pandit ofuniverse-encompassing Veda.
Today we not only feel his wisdom, but are caught and held by theconfidence and enthusiasm that springs from his knowledge. We areamazed, overawed by the fluency of his discourse and by the multitudeof illustrations and quotations from the Sastras. We sense how theguiding principle of his life, his independence from all but hisstudies, has grown along with his age.
Today his greatest pride lies not in the awards he received from theRajahs of Dharbanga, Dikkanghat, and Mysore; rather he is proud, thesemany years later, of the teachers he has had such as VamadevaBhattacharya and Rama Mohana Brahmacharya. He did his gurukulam withoutany of the usual ado as to where he was to study and who his masterswere to be in the various Sastras. He spent nearly twenty years inNorth Indian Vidya Peetams (places of philosophical study).
This sage of the Vaishnavas, Sri T. Krishnamacharya, lives in a house,a home, though traditionally sages have spent their later life livingin the forest, forsaking all attachments of Earth. His purpose is to bea living example of the principle that one can live with the familywhile still maintaining the tradition of the forest sages, just as theleaves of a lotus plant may live in the water yet never get wet.Because of his disciplined living, the signs of his great age cannot beseen on him. He makes good use of his education, his experience, andhis knowledge of Yoga exercises to cure the physical and mental ills ofhumanity. Let us hear the story of his youth in his own words:
Sri Krishnamacharya Speaks
"My father was my first Guru. He was known as Ganapati SrinivasaThathachariar. Kannada was our mother tongue. My father was a wellknown Veda pandit. I was invested with the sacred cord at age five.From then on I studied the Sastras with my father. He would wake me upat two o'clock in the morning and ask me to chant the Vedas by memory agiven number of times. If I didn't respond immediately, he would gentlydrip water in my ear to awaken me. He was very strict. If I made amistake, not only would he correct the error, he would punish mesharply. He would join me in the chanting. It is very sweet and movingto hear the deep toned chanting in the still hours of the night.
"In those times there was a college known as Chamaraj Sanskrit Collegein Mysore. I took the examination in Sastras and Purva Mimamsa at theVidvan level. I was sixteen years old. I made a practice of debating onthe subjects of the Sastras with the professors of that college andwith any pandits who came to visit. I would even argue with them! Thatwas how I found out that there were many things I still had to learn! Ibecame thirsty for more knowledge. All binding commitments andinvolvements such as family and parents disappeared before this thirst,this ambition. The desire arose in me to study other systems such asTharkam, Vyakaranam, Samkya.
"One day my father was giving a discourse on Patanjali's Yoga Sutra. Ashe was discoursing on Parinamatraya, Samyamath, Atheetha and AnahathaJnanen, I fell to wondering about these terms and asked him, 'What areAtheetha and Anahatha Jnanen?' In reply he suggested that I learnPatanjali's Yoga Sutra. That planted in me the hope that I might learnthe Yoga Sutra from a qualified yogacharya.
"After completing my Vidvan examination in Mysore, I studied VedantaKalakshepa (religious discourse on the Vedanta) and served in theParakala Mutt for two years. This was not at all what I wanted. Day byday as my thirst for learning grew I became more uncomfortable with mysituation. During these days, about 1905, there were good Vedic panditsin Kasi. The head of the Kasi Sansksrit Vidya Peetam was theMahamahopadyaya Ganganath Jha. My father, understanding my impatiencefor more learning, gave me permission to go to Kasi. About ten of mycolleagues at the Mysore College joined me there, but, to the best ofmy knowledge, none stayed for the full course. I learned Tharkam fromVamadeva Bhattacharya. I stayed for eleven years in Kasi where I metand became friends with many pandits. At that stage I knew nothing butstudies and the Gayatri Mantra. My acquaintance with MahamahopadyayaGanganath Jha formed a turning point in my life. A strong love grew upbetween us. Later he requested me to teach his own son, Amarnath Jha.
"At that time, there was a famous university at a place calledNavadvipam. The institution was completely staffed by learned pandits.They called it Nadiya University. I wanted to go there and graduate inDarsana Sutras. This would mean staying there for an entire year. Butmy teacher's son, Devendra Bhattacharya (a medical doctor in themilitary service) told me that it would be difficult to study whileliving there, and I would be better off studying in Kasi and taking theexam at Navadvipam. He made arrangements for this. When I was ready Iwent and stayed in Navadvipam eleven days for the examinations. I wasgiven the title Nyaya Ratnam, which means 'Jewel of Understanding.' Atthat time the throning ceremony of the Rajah of Dikkanghat (aprincipality within Darbhanga) was taking place. I received aninvitation, and attended. I had a public debate with a pandit namedBihari Lal and defeated him. The Maharajah of Darbhanga, impressed bymy exhibition of learning, invited me to his palace and gave me areward and honours."
Yoga: The Final Goal
It was surprising to listen as Krishnamacharya recalled these memoriesof names and places without the slightest hesitation. But how did hemaster the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali and the Yoga Rahasya of Nathamuni?How is it possible that still today he is a wonderfully expert teacherof Yoga? When asked these questions he answered simply, "For this alsoMahamahopadyaya Ganganath Jha has my lasting gratitude."
Ganganath Jha had the title of Yogacharya (Teacher of Yoga). WhenKrishnamacharya sought his guidance, Jha asked him if he was sure hehad a serious inclination to learn Yoga. Krishnamacharya was stillhungry and thirsty for more knowledge. He told Ganganath Jha that thisindeed was his ambition. It was, after all, his father who had firstadvised him to master the Yoga Sutra. He recalls today that GanganathJha said to him, "If you really want to master Yoga you must travelbeyond Nepal for that is where Yogeswarar Rama Mohana Brahmacharya isliving. In the Gurkha language there is a book called 'Yoga Gurandam'.In that book you can find practical information such as Yoga practiceswhich give health benefits. If you go to Rama Mohana you can learn thecomplete meaning of the Yoga Sutra." When he heard this,Krishnamacharya was eager to attain this new goal. He wanted to travelwith the speed of thought, but there was to be a delay.
It happened that at that time Lord Irwin was Viceroy. His Headquarterswere in Simla. Ganganath Jha wrote to the Viceroy recommending hisyoung friend Krishnamacharya for his proficiency, ambition andknowledge of the Sastras as well as for his personal qualities. Herequested the Viceroy's help in obtaining the necessary documents totravel into Tibet. But, as luck would have it, the Viceroy was ill withdiabetes. The military doctor, Devendra Bhattacarya, was in charge ofthe case, but could not bring about a complete recovery. This doctorwas, as we have seen, the son of Krishnamacharya's teacher at Kasi,Vamadeva Bhattacharya.
One day Krishnamacharya was surprised to be visited by an aide of theViceroy hand carrying a letter from the Viceroy to him, and requestinghim to come to Simla. He stayed in Simla for six months teaching theViceroy yogic practices. The diabetes was largely controlled. TheViceroy was extremely pleased and developed respect and affection forthe young man. He was happy to make all the necessary arrangements forKrishnamacharya to cross the Himalayas, out of India, across Nepal, andinto Tibet. Here is the story of that voyage as retained inKrishnamacharya's memory:
"The Viceroy sent three aides with me. This was some time in 1919. Theexpense of the journey was covered by the British government. Clothesof leather were made to order to protect us from the cold. On the trailwe came across a recluse named Pilmugi living in a cave. We stayed inthe cave with him for several days, and then continued on our journey.We reached Manasasarovar and from there went on to Mela Parvatham. Wehad dharsan of Thirayambaka Narayana and finally reached the dwellingplace of Rama Mohana Brahmacharya who was to be my Guru. We had beenwalking for two and a half months.
"On meeting my Guru I prostrated myself before him. It was evident thatGanganath Jha had written to him about me. He received me with greatlove and kindness. I noted that even though he was called'Brahmacharya,' he was living with his family. His eldest son,Ramachandra Brahmacharya, is still alive today, about eighty years old.Our food was puri (Indian bread), halwa (a paste of vegetables orfruits with sweetening and ghee) and tea. My period of gurukulam herein Tibet lasted for seven and a half years. Rama Mohana made mememorize the whole of the Yoga Gurandam in the Gurkha language. Thevarious stages of Patanjali's Yoga Sutra are dealt with in that book ina very precise but extensive commentary. That is necessary becauseSutras are by definition very concise. In the Yoga Gurandam, thevarious kinds of Yoga poses and movements are described with greatclarity. Only after studying this book can one understand the innermeaning and science of the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali."
After Krishnamacharya's return to Kasi as an outstanding scholar andYoga expert, the Maharajah of Jaipur called him to serve as principalof the Vidya Sala (Centre for instruction in philosophy and Yoga) inJaipur. This situation, with its regular schedule of classes and therequirement of being answerable to various people, did not suit thefree spirited Krishnamacharya. The Sradha (annual homage) of his fatherwas approaching, so, with this pretext, he returned to Kasi. He enjoyedmeeting and holding conversations with the various pandits who hadstudied with him in Kasi. Impressed by Krishnamacharya's newly masteredtechniques, Amarnath Jha, the son of Ganganath Jha, introduced him tovarious monarchs and he was widely honored.
At this time the Maharajah of Mysore, Krishnaraja Wadiyar, appeared inKasi to celebrate the Shastiabdapurthi (60th birthday) of his mother.On hearing of Krishnamacharya, he invited him to come to the Palace atMysore. The Maharajah was greatly impressed by the young man'sdemeanor, authority and scholarship.
In Mysore, Krishnamacharya was given quarters within the Palace and, ashe desired, Yoga studios were constructed. He went to teach Yoga asanasonce or twice each week and within three years seven or eight studentswere ready to teach and the King built three more studios at a totalcost of two hundred thousand rupees, a great investment at the value ofcurrency in those days. Krishnamacharya became the Maharajah's mostvalued counsellor and was given the use of the Jayanmohan Palace. Atthe Maharajah's request, he wrote several books including YogaMagarondam, Yoganjali, and Yogasanalu. These books were all publishedby the Palace and by Mysore University. With the support of theMaharajah, the Yoga teaching continued with great success for aboutsixteen years, until 1946.
A Time Of Change
The Congress Party Movement got under way and when a temporaryMinistry, or Cabinet, was formed, K. C. Reddy became Chief Minister ofMysore. It was his responsibility to prune government spending inMysore. In his view, the Yoga School was not very important. By thistime Krishnaraja Wadiyar had died and his nephew, Jayachamaraja Wadiyarhad become Maharajah.
Chief Minister Reddy sent a message to Krishnamacharya asking him tocome to his office. Krishnamacharya sent back a message with the samemessenger: "I am independent. I am no one's slave. If you want to seeme, you may come to the Yoga School and meet me here."
The Chief Minister replied with an order: The Yoga school must be closed within three months.
But the students of Yoga would not accept this order. They staged ademonstration in front of the Chief Minister's bungalow. Rushing toreprimand the students, he fell down stairs and hurt himself badly,breaking several of his teeth. After hearing from various people aboutKrishnamacharya's expertise in the field of ayurvedic medicine, he senthis secretary, Venkatasami, to Krishnamacharya to make an appointment.The Maharajah was amazed at the success of the treatment, and awardedKrishnamacharya five thousand rupees. Krishnamacharya replied, "I donot work for money. I don't need money. Give it to the poor students ofthe Yoga school."
In 1937, at the time of the early fame of the Yoga School in Mysore,Krishnamacharya had been invited to give the Commencement ConvocationAddress at the University of Madras. That occasion marked the origin ofhis lasting friendships in Madras among whom were Alladi KrishnaswamyIyer, T. R. Venkatarama Sastry, V. P. Ramesan, M. K. Nambiar and otherimportant leaders. After Independence, when the power of the rajahs andmaharajahs was reduced, these friends invited him to Madras. On theinsistence of his friends, he immediately took over the Yoga classestaught in Vivekananda College in the evening.
Question: Does the Yoga Sutra contain specific asanas as remedies for specific ills?
Krishnamacharya's reply: "One must study carefully and ascertain thesource of the ailment. The ailment may come from a change in food.There are individual differences in karma. The Sastras mention therelationship between food and life style suited for each season. If youare prudent in your food habits, you will be free of disease. In theBhagavad Gita the Lord has admonished us to eat nothing but sattvikafood (neither too spicy nor too sweet). Vyasar, Shankara and othershave written commentaries to help us understand Patanjali's Sutra.Several of the asanas are accurately described in Nathamuni's YogaRahasyam."
Question: We cannot live the kind of life that is envisioned in theSastras. There have been too many changes in manner of life. In view ofthese changes, do you think the practice of Yoga asanas is out of dateor out of place?
Krishnamacharya's answer: "Whatever place, whatever time, the ancestorshave framed the Yoga practices to suit them all. Only the attitudes andcircumstances of human beings change. Time and space does not change.The same sun shines as always! The moon too! Remember the conversationbetween Rama and Sugreeva in the age-old epic of Ramayana? Vybushanacomes to Rama asking for asylum. Sugreeva and Hanuman urge Rama not toaccept him in the circumstances (the circumstances being that Vybushanais the brother of Rama's arch enemy Ravana). Rama replies, "Forget thecircumstances, forget the times, no one who approaches me for helpshall be turned away."
With the intention of preserving the benefits of Krishnamacharya'sexperience and achievements for humanity, T. K. V. Desikachar, his son,has established the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram. Yoga asanas aretaught here on a scientific basis. Many graduates of the Mandiram havefounded Yoga study groups and schools all over the world to helphumanity live in good health. As for the ninety-six year oldKrishnamacharya himself, his tuneful, steady, and authoritative voiceas he chants the Vedic mantras fills the listener with a strongresonance. The Government of Tamil Nadu (Madras State) has acknowledgedthe exceptional value of these exercises, and also the Minister ofHealth of Tamil Nadu, Dr. Hande, has ceremonially honoured the work ofthis new organisation, with special praise for the brilliantachievements of Krishnamacharya.
The life of Krishnamacharya serves as an example of the principle thatfamily living does not stand in the way of leading the true life of ayogacharya.
Krishnamacharya's wife, Srimathi Namagiriyammal, is over twenty yearsyounger than he. It is inspiring to hear her tell of his independentways, and the many debates he has won over great pandits.
For one really enlightened, the presence of the family will not be aburden. Krishnamacharya lives among us in the same state ofconsciousness that illuminates the sages who dwell in the Himalayas. Helives among us and not in some remote forest because of his principlethat the devout and healthy life that he lives should become a naturalmode of living to all humanity. Today he is the living example of thebright consciousness radiating from the ancient sages enriched with thewisdom of solitude and penance. To meet with him, to have his darshan,is to know the satisfaction of having seen the personification ofIndian culture.
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The Gift You Might Have Forgotten for Valentine's Day
Would you trade 30 Minutes of your time now in exchange for days, months or even years of more time to spend with your loved ones in the future?
Could just 30 minutes of the correct type of exercise help your body so much that it could extend your years (and the quality of those years) better than any drug or medical device on the market?
The short answer is yes.
It's National Heart Month and I really want to have a candid discussion inspired by that.
Fact #1- Your heart beats automatically without any conscious thought from you all day and all night.
Fact #2- We all are guilty of taking this for granted 99% of the time, but I'm hoping that this can be the 1% of the time when you focus on being grateful for it. If your heart stopped for even a second, everything in your life as you know it would instantly change. Honestly take a moment and think about the end of your days here on earth. If you could have one more day, week, or year with your family at that time in the future, I'm betting you'd take it! The truth is, that time will be the wrong time to do anything about it. The time to add time to your life is today.
Exercise is an elixir of life! When we think of Valentines Day, we think of champagne, chocolates and roses. Hey, those are three of my favorite things, but they are temporary. There are other kinds of gifts that aren't the kind you wrap or buy, but that are more valuable than anything material. Think of your loved ones, now. Give them the gift of YOU, living a longer and more quality life with them. The trick is, no one can do this for them but you.
The truth is, exercise in any form will help your body, but I'd like to propose that we can do even better than that. If it was as simple as just moving each week, more people would be doing it. There's a ton of reasons why many people haven't taken the steps to improve their health through exercise. Some of them are:
It's boring
It takes too long
It's inconvenient
Not fun! and....
Did I mention it's boring?
If you hate your exercise routine, you won't stick with it.
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If I could plant our entire back yard in bell peppers, I still don't think Frog Prince & I could grow enough to last us through the year.
We LOVE bell peppers. Red, Green, Orange, Purple, Chocolate, Yellow – you name the color, we love them.
Bell Peppers are very nutritious too --
- Red bell peppers have high lycopene (on par with tomatoes!)
- Peppers are high in Vitamin C
- Red and Orange peppers have high levels of carotene
- Peppers have great levels of antioxidants
Botanically, bell peppers are in the same family as potatoes, eggplant & tomatoes. Bell peppers are not "hot" peppers, but are more bitter (green & purple) or sweet (yellow, orange & red) because these veggies contain very low levels of capsaisin – the heat-inducing chemical found in hot or chili peppers.
When choosing a bell pepper, pick one that is heavy for it's size, longer than it is wide, has deep color and firm skin. Of course, if organic are available, choose these as bell peppers made the dirty dozen again this year.
Here are some of our favorite bell pepper recipes:
Wild Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers
Roasted Pepper Tortellini Bake
Garlic Balsamic Crusted Chicken & Wild Rice Pepper Salad


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Historian Michael C. Hardy's quest to understand the Confederate army, from the boots up. (Formerly Looking for North Carolina's Civil War)
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Onslow County
Onslow County, a part of North Carolina's Costal Plane, was formed in 1734 from New Hanover County. It was named for Arthur Onslow, Speaker of the House of Commons in the British Parliament. The county seat is located in Jacksonville, which was incorporated in 1843 and named for President Andrew Jackson. Onslow County is probably best known for these two things: the birthplace of Otway Burns, a privateer during the War of 1812 and later a member of the state house, and Camp Lejeune Marine Base.
In 1860, Onslow County had a population of 8,856 people, including 3,499 slaves and 159 free persons of color. In 1861, the men in Onslow County cast 781 votes for Breckinridge, 153 for Bell, and 24 for Douglas. In February 1861, the county cast 631 votes for calling a convention to consider the question of secession, and 89 votes against. Dr. G. W. Ward was their first elected delegate. Ward hailed from New Bern, but had spent some time in Mississippi. He was educated at UNC Chapel Hill, and later in Philadelphia. Ward served as a magistrate, County Superintendent of Public Instruction, and chairman of the county medical board. He resigned to enter the Confederate Cavalry and was replaced by Andrew J. Murrill, a farmer, magistrate and chairman of the board of county commissioners. Murrill later served in the state house and senate.
Men from Onslow County served in Companies E and G, 3rd NCST; Company B, 24th NCT; Company A, 35th NCT; Company H, 55th NCT; Company K, 61st NCT; Company I, 66th NCT; Company H, 67th NCT; Companies B and H, 3rd NC Cavalry; and, Company F, 8th Batt. Partisan Rangers.
Onslow County saw limited action during the war. In April 1862 there was a night-time skirmish at Gillett's Farm, with the 2nd North Carolina Cavalry attacking a portion of the 103rd New York. On November 23, 1862, Lt. William B. Cushing, aboard the Union gunboat Ellis, arrived off the coast of Onslow County and destroyed salt works, then captured and burned a vessel loaded with turpentine and cotton at Stone's Point. Cushing later captured the town of Jacksonville and captured two more schooners at Wantland's Landing. The Ellis later grounded on the shoals across from Traps Bay and was attacked by the Confederates. The Federal Tars abandoned the vessel.
There is not much more to mention on Onslow County and the War. A visitor might learn more by visiting one of the local history museums – the Onslow County History Museum is in Richlands, and there is the Museum of the Marines on the base in Jacksonville. Louis H. Manarin wrote a small book entitled "Onslow County during the Civil War" back in 1982, but I do not have a copy and could find only one in a library in the state.
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- Andrew Duppstadt said...
Off the top of my head, I know of one company you missed on your list of units that contained Onslow County men. There were Onslow Countians in Co. K, 2nd NC Cavalry. I've done a presentation on one of those men, Pvt. Isaac Taylor, who lived in the area currently known as Hubert. Just thought I'd mention that.
Your assessment is very good. The best work on Onslow County in general is Alan Watson's "Onslow County: A Brief History" which is available through NC Historical Publications (Archives & History). You can also find it on Amazon. I'd never heard of the Manarin book. I'll have to look for it.
- Michael Hardy said...
Thanks for the additions – it is amazing how hard some of these counties are to find information on. Of course, it might help if I did not live on the other side of the state, too.
The only copy of Manarin book that I could find on WorldCat was in the library at Lenoir Community College.
- Andrew Duppstadt said...
How advantageous! Lenoir Community College is 10 minutes from my office. I may have to go take a look at that book and if it's not too lengthy maybe I can copy the whole thing. I'd be interested to know what Manarin was able to dig up on Onslow in the war. Thanks!
- Michael Hardy said...
I saw someplace that it was only thirty pages – might I impose on you to also get a copy? I'll gladly pay…
- Andrew Duppstadt said...
I'll go out to the college today or tomorrow and take a look. I imagine it's probably in their local history room (Heritage Place, I think they call it). If I can get a copy I'll certainly send one along to you.
- Andrew Duppstadt said...
I just got back from Heritage Place at the Lenoir Community College library and I found the Manarin piece. It is really nothing more than a research report, but I will send you a copy tomorrow. I'll send it to the PO Box address you have listed on your Facebook page if that's OK. They have about 6-8 of these research reports that were done in the early 1980s about different aspects of Onslow County history. They are all written by either former Dept. of Cultural Resources researchers or college professors. It's an interesting little collection that I hope to explore more now that I know about it. No worries about paying me for the copies; I'm happy to send them to you.
- Michael Hardy said...
That PO Box is great – do you think a post man would come up here this time of year? Thanks for the help. I look forward to reading the report.
- Brandie said...
What a wonderful entry! I would like to note that the Museum of the Marine isn't in operation yet - I'm not sure when they plan on opening.
- laureen said...
Can anyone tell me the full name of the owner of the Gillett farm? This is a family name. I am an amatuer Civil War buff. Thanks for any clue. Laureen
- brad becker said...
Ok the Gillette farm battle was not in Onslow county it was just across the White oak river in Jones county and the land is now part of the National Forest.
Gillett's owned land on both sides of the river. The National Forest took much of the Gillett's farms in Jones and Carteret county. Leaving just the Farms by Stella in Onslow County not where the battle was located.
Also not mentioned is the 6 gun earth fort in Swansboro abandoned and Cannons moved to Newbern before the Battle of Newbern. The 3 Raids on Swansboro by Union troops during the war. The skirmish in Swansboro during one raid. Union infantry Confederate Cavalry. The Union Cavalry patrol to Sneads Ferry by New York Cavalry. The Union raid on Palo Alto plantation located on the Belgrade/ Swansboro Road. This is just off the top of my head. There is probably more.
During the Grounding of the gun boat Ellis their is no mention of the 2 horse drawn cannons brought up from Wilmington that fired on the Ellis at Peru Point near Sneads Ferry that cause the Ellis to go aground on a sand bar. Scuttled by her crew the ship and her 2 guns one Iron the other Brass still lay out there in the New river inlet somewhere.
The Union command called Onslow county and Swansboro in particular a hornets nest of Sessionest.
Brad Becker email@example.com
Pvt Company D. 5th Reg NC. State troops Reenactor
- brad becker said...
Union Military operations in North Carolina 1864 From Union Records
Jan. 18-Feb. Ten operations about Newbern against Whiting CONN. 15th and 21st Inf. MASS.-17th Inf. NY-3d & 12th Cav. 3d Light Arty., 92d, 99th, 132d & 158th Inf. RI.-5th Heavy Arty. VER.-9th Inf. WISC.-19th Inf. US-1st Colored Inf., and Navy.
Jan. 27 Expedition to Onslow NY-12th & 23d Cav. (Det); 158th Inf.(Det). VERM.-9th Inf.(Det).
Feb.2 Skirmish, Gales Creek, near Newbern NY-23d Cav. (Co's "A," "B"). VER.-9th Inf. (Det). Union loss included in Newport Barracks, Feb. 2.
Feb. 2 Skirmish, Bogue Sound Block House VER.-9th Inf. (Co's "B," "H"). Union loss included in Newport Barracks, Feb. 2.
Feb.2 Skirmish, Newport Barracks MASS.-2d HV Arty.(Co. "D"). NY-23d Cav. (Co's "A," "B"). VERM.-9th Inf. Union loss, 4 killed, 11 wounded, 62 missing. Total, 77. 1864.
Feb.6 Skirmish, Newport Barracks NY-23d Cav. (Det).
Feb.9 Reconnaissance toward Swansborough, Onslow NY--158th Inf. NC Vol-2d Inf. US-Battery "C" 1st Arty.
March 25-26 Expedition to Bogue & Bear Inlets Onslow county NY-158th Inf.
April 1 Skirmish near Plymouth US-37th Colored Inf.
April 5 Affair near Blount's Creek CONN.-21st Inf. PENN.-58th Inf. (Det).
April 17-20 Engagement, Siege & Capture, Plymouth. CONN.-16th Inf.. MASS.-2d HV Arty. (Co's "G," "H"). NY-12th Cav. (Co's "A," "F"); 24th Indpt. Btry Lgt Arty.; 85th Inf. PENN.-3d HV Arty. (Det); 101st & 103d Inf. NC Vol-2d Inf. (Co's "B," "E"). US-lOth Colored Inf. (Det). Gunboats "Ceres," "Southfield" & "Whitehead." Union loss, 20 killed, 82 wounded, 2,732 captured & missing. Total, 2,834.
April 25 Skirmish, Plymouth NC Vol-2d Inf.
April 27-28 Skirmishes, Washington MASS.-17th Inf. NY.- 23d Indpt. Btry Lght Arty.
April 29-30 Expedition from Newport Barracks to Swansborough Onslow NY-158th Inf. (Det). VERM.-9th Inf. (Det).
May 4 Skirmish on Trent Road NY-23d Cav. (Det).
May 4-6 Operations about Newbern, and in Albemarle Sound RI.-5th HV Arty. and U.S. Navy.
May 5 Skirmish. Croaton RI.-5th Heavy Arty. (Co. "A"). U.S. Gun
May 5 Engagement in Roanoke River, with Ram boats "Ceres." "Sassacus," "Commodore Hull," "Miami," "Albemarle," "Seymour," "Whitehead," "Mattabesett" & "Wyalusing." Union loss, 5 killed, 26 wounded. Total, 31.
May 5 Skirmish, South Side Trent River NY.-3d Light Arty. RI.-5th HV Arty. and U.S. Navy.
May 26 Torpedo Explosion, Batchelder's Creek. NY-132d and 158th Inf.. PENN-58th Inf. Union loss, 35 killed, 19 wounded. Total, 54.
June 20-23 Expedition from Batchelder's Creek to near Kinston CONN.-15th Infantry. NY.-12th Cavalry (Co's "B," "D"); Btry "C" 3d Lght Arty.; 132d Inf. Union loss, 1 killed, 3 missing. Total, 4.
June 20-25 Expedition against Wilmington & Weldon R/R NY--12th (Co. "E"), and 23d (Det) Cav. Battery "C" 3d Lght Arty. (Det); 158th Inf. NC-1st Mounted Inf. (Co. "L"). VERM.-9th Inf. US. Btry "C" 1st Arty. (Det).
June 22 Skirmish, Southwest Creek Onslow county CONN.-15th Inf. NY.-12th Cav.(Co's "B," "D"); 132d Inf.
June 22-23 Scout to Sneed's Ferry Onslow. NY-12th Cav. (Det).
June 22-23 Skirmish, Swansborough Onslow, NY-12th Cav. (Det).
July 18-31 Expedition from Newbern to Manning's Neck U.S. Gunboat "Whitehead" and (Det) of Inf. & Arty. under Lieut. G. F. Ward.
Dec. 10-15 Scout from Core Creek to Southwest Creek CONN.-8th Inf. NY-12th Cav. (Det).
Dec. 10 Skirmish, Mosely Ford NY-12th Cav. (Det).
Dec. 11-12 Skirmishes, Southwest Creek Bridge NY-12th Cav. (Det).
Gillett's Farm was owned by Thomas S. Gillett, it was in Jones County, NC not Onslow County. One can find info on Thomas S. Gillett on Ancestry.com both in the Federal Census and the Slave Census Schedules. I've been trying to find info on the Skirmish as my Great Great Grandfather, serving with the 103rd NY was killed that evening during the skirmish by the Confederate forces.
You can email me if you would like to join our little group researching the Skirmish at Gilletts Farm, we share resources when we happen upon them.


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Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Happy Leap Day!
someone asked the very good question recently about the temperatures....yes, they're in Celsius. so our zero is plus 32 in the Imperial (Fahrenheit) scale. Canada switched to the Metric system back in the early 80's, when it looked like all of North America would go....and then didn't. Still, it's sort of fun. Distinguishing. And once we got used to it (sort of) it makes sense, being based on a scale of tens...like metres and kilometeres. Kilo, as you know, is a form of weight....so Kilometre means a heavy metre. See how easy it is? And how well I've adjusted? Nothing to it.
this is leap day - which I will not try to explain in the metric system (though I could if I wanted to). It's a gift of a day - so fun. Happy Leap Day - especially those of you celebrating birthdays.
It also feels like a special gift to me - one more day of 'vacation' before starting to write the next book. We've decided to use the cottage next door (which we had been renting to friends) as my office. I can't think why we didn't do this years ago! As some of you might remember, I rented an office space in Sutton (the nearest village) a few years ago, for a couple of years (books 3 and 4 were written there). I felt the need to separate 'church and state'....home from writing. It worked as a fabulous psychological transition. And made it easier to relax when I got home. I can see how working at home is a mixed blessing....so much easier, more comfortable....but isolating, and so difficult to shut off.
But after a couple of years I realized it was just a long way to go....so we gave up that office and I wrote here at home.
But now I've decided to head next door. And it's perfect!!! Set up as an office - and no phone calls at all! No internet either - so no email distractions. Just the fireplace, the laptop, a kitchen to make coffee and lunch...and complete focus, in beautiful and familiar surroundings. And right next door!
Feel like a complete idiot not to have thought of it earlier.
Will report to you how it's going and feeling.
today I just want to sit quietly and 'see' the opening scene. Crucial. It is, actually, often changed in subsequent re-writes - but for the first draft it's so important to get off in the right direction....and reestablish Gamache and Clara etc. the characters, the tone, the village, the feel. that duality of great beauty and foreboding. Of something not quite right in Eden. Of friendship and hope and belonging. Under threat.
While part of me is afraid to start, and even bigger part can hardly wait to see how the villagers are doing!
Oh, tomorrow the March newsletter goes out, and in it is another contest (a draw really) to win an advance readers copy (arc) of THE BEAUTIFUL MYSTERY (which will be published August 28th). if you want to get in on it, just go to the website and sign up for the free newsletter.
Enjoy this exceptional day!
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Oh, Goody! Another new book in the making! Love the sound of your new office ... can just picture a fire in the fireplace and smell the coffee in the kitchen. How can anything but wonderful things come from such an enchanted setting?
- 29 February 2012 at 09:24
- cathyj said...
I wish you great peace and comfort in writing your book. So many of cannot wait!!
- 29 February 2012 at 11:51
- Jackie Houchin said...
How we are enjoying your almost daily posts! I'm eager for your new book to begin, but also already missing the time with us here on Facebook. Happy writing in your cozy cottage next door. May the scenes, the senses, the very heart and soul of the story flow like the brooks of summer.
- 29 February 2012 at 12:53
- Wolfman said...
In the metric system, kilo actually means 1,000. The kilo you refer to is actually a shortened version of kilogram (kg) meaning 1,000 grams. Kilometre (km) actually means 1,000 metres. Likewise, a kilowatt (kw) means 1,000 watts.
Can't wait for the next book.
- 29 February 2012 at 13:02
Would love to have you post picture of your work space on your blog.
- 29 February 2012 at 15:31
- Linda said...
Oh, I always look forward to your blog posts. And, I'm excited to hear about the August book. My book club just read Still Life, and we have some new fans for you! Everyone loved it. Gamache was a HUGE hit and we'd all like one, please. :) Absolutely THRILLED to see you on the Bouchercon 2012 attendee list. Yelled loudly last year when you won the Anthony!
- 29 February 2012 at 18:35
- darlene said...
My internet's been down for a few days due to a glitch in the provider's equipment. Great to be back -- can't live without it now.
Condolences re Jessie. Our animals are so dear to us. Nice to know she lives on through Trudy. Wonderful Trudy.
I am trying to imagine you in your made-to-order-office-for-a-writer. With a fireplace, no less! (which you need because you live where it's so cold) but how cozy and creativity inspiring. Your books can't get any better, but if they could, they would, being created in a place like this. Wow! Enjoy the journey.
- 2 March 2012 at 10:35


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An on-road luxury sport-utility vehicle.
Since few people venture off road in sport-utility vehicles, it makes sense to design them primarily for highway use. The Lexus RX 300 is such a vehicle, a hybrid luxury car/sport-utility vehicle. It offers sure traction in foul weather and responsive handling on paved and unpaved roads. It provides a smooth ride, maneuverability in crowded parking lots, and easy access to its luxurious interior.
RX 300 is not the ultimate off-road vehicle, but it handles corners well and offers good performance on unpaved roads and heavy snowfall. A low floor height makes sliding in and out easy, yet there's plenty of ground clearance for light off-highway driving. Four people can sit comfortably or the seats can be folded down for hauling a load a wood.
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Four-wheel antilock disc brakes (ABS) are standard. Front and side airbags are standard along with shoulder belts with pretensioners and force limiters. The lack of a three-point shoulder belt in the rear seat center position is a disappointing omission for a vehicle costing more than $33,000, however.
The unique styling of the RX 300 seems most at home in upscale urban settings. You wouldn't want to show up at a Jeep Jamboree in one of these things. Individual round headlamp reflectors are housed under aerodynamic clear covers, while projector-beam foglamps add to the sports appeal. Taillamp lenses designed along a similar theme complement the headlamps. RX 300 is as aerodynamic as it looks with a low 0.36 coefficient of drag, which helps reduce wind noise.
In size, the RX 300 is slightly longer and wider than a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Like a car, it employs a unitbody chassis instead of the inherently heavier body-on-frame design used on most trucks and sport-utilities. Though a few bits come from the Lexus ES 300 sedans, the RX 300 is built on a unique platform.
While most sport-utilities require a step up and most sports cars require ducking down, the RX 300 allows you to slide straight in. Once in, drivers are treated to comfortable seats and a beautiful interior. Ours came in elegant light beige leather. I think the U-shaped piece of wood trim capped by a pair of vents on the center console looks odd, but my colleagues have disagreed, saying it complements the RX 300's interior and exterior design.
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The College celebrated the long and distinguished careers of Bill and Nancy Doemel on Wednesday. Bill served the College for more than 40 years as a biologist, director of the computer center, and most recently as the director of operations for Trippet Hall and the Center of Inquiry in the Liberal Arts. Nancy served the Advancement Office as grant writer and Senior Advancement Officer, and for more than a decade directed Wabash's overseas program in Aberdeen, Scotland.


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Alan Jackson was on hand Thursday morning in Nashville to close out a ceremony marking the public start of a $75 million capital campaign to finance a planned 200,000-square-foot expansion of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Jackson sang 'You've Been Lonesome, Too' — a song he contributed to the multiact album 'The Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams,' which is due Oct. 4 — as well as his 1993 hit 'Chattahoochee.'
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Mayor Coleen J. Seng and private business redevelopers today broke ground to build new businesses on the south side of 48th and "O" streets. The $10 million project south of "O" Street between 48th and 50th streets includes a West Gate Bank, a Runza Restaurant and Braeda® Fresh Express Café and a Walgreen's store. The businesses will employ about 100 people.
"The entire community is anxious to see this blighted area be transformed into an attractive retail center, and this groundbreaking is another important step," said Mayor Seng. "The private investment on both the north and south sides of 'O' Street, combined with the new public investment in infrastructure will make this a productive and bustling retail area once again and generate new sales tax revenue."
Earlier this month, Mayor Seng announced that Hy-Vee Inc. will invest $15 million in a new 78,000-square-foot supermarket on the north side of "O" Street between 50th and 52nd streets. The store will employ about 400 people, and construction is expected to begin by late fall.
The City's project in the area includes the widening of "O" Street to six lanes from 45th to 52nd; improvements on 48th from "M" to "R"; and installing new water mains. Both "O" and 48th streets are scheduled to be open to traffic in late fall 2006. The public and private projects were scheduled at the same time to minimize inconvenience to the public and existing area businesses.
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Wood's publications explore the New England village as invented tradition, historic preservation of warehouse districts in Midwestern cities, the idea of a National Road in antebellum America and contemporary Vietnamese place-making in American suburbs. He is an active book reviewer for professional journals in geography, history and architectural history and author of The New England Village (Johns Hopkins University Press, 1997; paperback 2002). His most recent work is "Creating Landscapes of Civil Society" (pages 357-380) in The Making of the American Landscape , 2nd Ed. (edited by Michael Conzen, Routledge, 2010). Wood also teaches about East and Southeast Asia and was a visiting professor at South China Normal University. He has also been an American Geographical Society Travel Program lecturer in Cambodia and Vietnam, where he served in the Army; across Canada by train; and, most recently, by ship from Newfoundland into the Great Lakes.
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WNYC — the most listened-to public radio station in the country — just received LEED Gold Commercial Interiors honors for The Jerome L. Greene Space — their new performance space at 44 Charlton Street in Manhattan. The Greene Space was built to allow the public to be a regular part of the live taping of WNYC's shows, and it keeps sustainability in mind from the ground up. With FSC-certified wood, low-VOC finishes, recycled drywall, and a bike room with showers, the Greene Space is just about as green as it can get.
The Greene Space is a special case for LEED, since it's not only keeping the environment in mind but it is keeping the minds of New Yorkers full of the arts and culture that they so love. It's a public place that enriches the community as well as their connection to the earth. In addition to taping live shows, WNYC's Greene Space will host music concerts, literary readings, art exhibits, political debates, town hall meetings, and other public events. The theater seats 125 people and most events will be broadcast live on the internet, so millions more can tune in to watch for free.
In the construction of the space — which is located on the street level of the WNYC headquarters — they installed LED theatrical lighting, a bamboo stage, made use of natural light with an open window plan and installed a climate control system that is over 53% more efficient than code. WNYC was originally looking to gain LEED Silver certification but managed to rope in a Gold certification instead — proof that they tried their hardest to keep the impact of their new space to a minimum. The Greene Space is a heartening reminder that public radio is still alive and well, and that it's keeping on the cutting edge of not only the arts and culture but environmental building practices as well.


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Downtown Los Angeles was the classic post-war downtown — office towers, imposing government buildings and criss-crossing highways so the gray flannel suits could get in their cars and sit in traffic before going bonkers and getting in road rage incidents. The relatively few residents gave it a spooky feel on weekends and evenings, made worse by the actual — not metaphorical — Skid Row, the massive homeless encampment.
Although not exactly the same, it's easy to see some similarities to our own Downtown.
About a decade ago, downtown LA went on the upswing. The city passed a smart ordinance in 1999 that made it easier and cheaper to turn old commercial and manufacturing buildings into residential, mixed-use developments. In the decade after, 27 downtown buildings were converted, according to an urban planning paper by Imani Brown. The Staples Center and the surrounding entertainment district, LA Live, brought still more energy. You knew things were going well when a full-fledged grocery store opened in 2007.
So when a pal and I planned a recent trip to Dodger Stadium — a first for both of us — he found a hotel in downtown LA, and I figured we had all the makings of a great day.
The hotel, called Stay, turned out to be less than promised, though it had a unique charm. Apparently, the building is locally famous for its historic role as a residential hotel for serial killers and rapists. It had a Charles Bukowski feel. Downtown L.A., meanwhile, is alive and well, with plenty of people out and about on a Saturday afternoon. We went into a café that doubled as a market and ordered Anchor Steam on tap. We asked the bartender about getting to the game. In retrospect, when he assumed we were driving, that should have served as a red flag. It's only a three-mile walk, we said, and asked if there would be places to eat and drink on the way.
Sure, he said, and off we went. The walk that followed was so debilitating that it was comic. Almost entirely uphill, past empty government buildings and, of course, lots of parking, over a highway, under a couple underpasses, the sun beating down, other pedestrians rare except for the occasional homeless person. Even the great Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall loses some of its allure in an empty cityscape. Halfway there, we decided to catch a cab, but there were none, let alone a bar or restaurant.
Finally, we entered the emerging hipster neighborhood of Echo Park, where they apparently care more about vintage T-shirts and other street fashions than food and drink. We found a darkened bar with a decent jukebox and learned that it was the closest food and drink establishment to the stadium, which is up another steep hill. The stadium itself, unlike ballparks as varied as Wrigley Field in Chicago and AT&T Park in San Francisco, is not ensconced in a neighborhood full of sports bars and apartment dwellers. Instead, Dodger Stadium sits at the top of said hill, surrounded by vast acres of parking lots that would make a Wal-Mart executive salivate, with not a chicken wing to be found for miles.
The way the stadium is designed, the late afternoon sun beats down on right field, which is where our seats were. We left in the early innings and vowed never to return.
I tell this story because, as I read recently in the Las Vegas Sun about proposals for stadiums and arenas, all I could think was, do the opposite of what they did with Dodger Stadium. (This makes me very skeptical of a proposed project in Henderson — arenas and stadiums should be in the urban core, not the suburbs.) Even though downtown L.A. has undergone a revival, the three-mile walk to its baseball stadium shows how difficult it can be to undo the mistakes of failed planning and a general failure to understand that cities require people. The architect and urban planner Robert Fielden once told me about Las Vegas, "Now we have to go un-f*ck everything." As LA demonstrates, that's no easy task.


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Consumers obviously benefit from low cost and great value. Businesses benefit from wide promotion and a low cost/low risk opportunity for consumers to try their product/service and keep coming back.
GopherDeals.com wants a logo that will appeal to residents and businesses in northern New England.
Our site is only as good as the deals we provide and one of our most important tasks will be to work with local, small business owners to create interesting deals that will attract many new customers. Our business audience includes owners/general managers of: restaurants; salons; spas; gyms; yoga studios; hotels; ski and golf resorts. We want to offer services including cosmetic dentistry, golf, skiing, boat tours, museums, trains rides; We'll apply the compelling and attractive new logo you design on our b-cards, PowerPoint presentations, leave behind material and website as we introduce the group buying/coupon opportunity to local merchants and partner with them to produce amazing deals for consumers in Northern New England.
While we want our offers to appeal to a wide range of consumers, data indicates that 20 to 50 yo women living in or near small cities, as well as to college students will be key markets. We think our audience will be educated, technology savvy, smart consumers with a good sense of humor.
Our interactions with consumers will involve three calls to action:
(1) sign up for our email list;
(2) click through the daily email and buy the deal; and
(3) tell your friends, family, co-workers and classmates to do #1 and #2 above.
The logo you design should be versatile enough to work on our:
- web site (computer, mobile)
- email lists
- business cards and stationary
- t-shirts for street teams signing people for email
- Facebook and Twitter feeds.
The primary use will be digital so the logo should size well.
We want to communicate: fun; good value; trustworthiness; and for New England by New England.
We like the idea of a gopher cartoon/mascot and could envision working with you later to create various versions of our mascot participating in various fun activities by dressing him up as a skiier, golfer, etc. Please take a look at dealchicken.com or dealmaestro.com for examples of mascots/cartoon logos that we like. We intend to use the gopher concept in a variety of ways on the site and think a cute mascot would add a lot of value. I realize a good mascot take a lot of effort to design so have increased the prize amount to compensate designers for their time and encourage more entries.
Colors are your choice too. We prefer something more subdued than garish. I'm partial to the color green so that will definitely catch my eye. The logo should look good against a white background.
We would like either GopherDeals.com or GopherDeals (no dot com) in the logo.
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Aug. 16, 2011
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MajorLeagueLacrosse.com video announcement/interview
Boston, Mass. – Major League Lacrosse, the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, announced Tuesday that Rochester Rattlers defenseman Greg Bice has been named as the 2011 New Balance MLL Sportsman of the Year, according to MLL Commissioner David Gross. Players are nominated for this honor by the coaches and general managers of the six MLL teams and the finalists are presented to New Balance for consideration.
The New Balance MLL Sportsman of the Year was created in 2004 and recognizes a player who has consistently demonstrated sportsmanship through tenacity, determination, and fair play on the field over the course of the regular season. In addition, The Sportsman of the Year should also be an individual involved in off-field charity work, which not only promotes the sport of lacrosse, but also helps youth players understand the importance of sportsmanship and team play.
Bice, who won the award for the second time in his career, has been involved with supporting an orphanage in Honduras along with his wife, Emily. Bice has spent time teaching at the orphanage and has provided support with the Joshua Gregory Bice Memorial Fund, which is named after Bice's late son.
"It's a great honor to receive this award, especially amongst so many players who give back to their communities and are involved with many worthy causes," Bice said. "I would like to thank the MLL, New Balance and the lacrosse community for their generous support of Lacrosse the Nations (www.lacrossethenations.org) and our son Joshua's memorial fund (www.agcltd.org)."
Bice serves on the Board of Directors for the Lacrosse The Nations Foundation, which tries to unify the lacrosse community to sustainably improve education and health while creating hope and opportunity for children in need.
"Greg is one of the best leaders I have been around in my playing and coaching career," says Rattlers Vice President David Cieslinski. "He leads by example, hard work and always plays by the rules and with great class.
"Greg is a very spiritual and generous soul who truly cares and tries to make a difference for children in need around the world," Cieslinski adds. "His passion to help others is not something that we come across everyday in the lacrosse community."
On the field, Bice appeared in 11 games for the Rattlers this season and recorded 25 ground balls, which ranked fourth on the team. He also scored a goal with an assist and had 11 shots. He tallied a season-high five ground balls against Boston on June 18 and had a goal in the season opener against Chesapeake on May 14.
Bice also earned the New Balance Sportsman of the Year award in 2007 as a member of the Los Angeles Riptide.
About New Balance
New Balance, headquartered in Boston, MA has the following mission: Demonstrating responsible leadership, we build global brands that athletes are proud to wear, associates are proud to create and communities are proud to host. New Balance is currently the only athletic shoe company that manufactures footwear in the U.S. with 25% of our North American footwear shipments produced at five New England facilities. The company also operates a manufacturing facility in Flimby, U.K. New Balance employs more than 4000 associates around the globe, and in 2010 reported worldwide sales of $1.78 billion. For more information, please visit http://www.newbalance.com.
About Major League Lacrosse
Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, was founded by Jake Steinfeld and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Major League Lacrosse commenced play in June of 2001. Major League Lacrosse has continued to lead the sport of lacrosse into the mainstream of competitive team sports. Comprised of six teams located in Boston, Chesapeake, Denver, Long Island, Rochester and Hamilton, Major League Lacrosse is in its eleventh season this year. MLL has added to teams for the 2012 season; the Charlotte Hounds located in Charlotte, N.C. and the Ohio Machine located in Columbus, OH. The 2011 Sports Authority MLL All-Star Game took place on July 9 at Harvard Stadium in Boston. The 2011 Sports Authority MLL Championship Weekend, presented by Warrior, is scheduled for August 27 & 28 at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis, Md. For more information, please visit www.majorleaguelacrosse.com.


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Sign post after Little Euro climb
It's good to ride a century, test your limits, and see what you can do. I'm not in super-endurance cycling (at least not now), but hearing more about riding big miles from my colleagues and also following the trend of Gravel Grinders and Grand Fondos. On Saturday we rode a West Seattle to Enumclaw loop. The route is along the valley, the Little Euro climb near Pacific, then to the Enumclaw Plateau, and back. To get up to the plateau, we followed a thin strip of pavement towards an old mill. It's an access road that's grown over for the past 30 years and required some Cyclocross skills to navigate.
An old mill access road
At 75 miles and a strong tailwind, we opened it up pushing 20, 21 and 23 mph at times to an average speed of 17.5 for the day. Here's the route with embedded photos.
Rolling with few stops


text: Ok so this is a complicated question, but I thought I would come here to ask it. Ok so my LO is one month old. I am actually in the hospital with her right now because she got a virus/bacteria and it has been a very sad ordeal to see her so sick. I had two jobs before and during pregnancy I quit one job because I did not want to leave baby girl atleast for the first 3 months and of course I'm breast feeding. But my other job is I nanny for 3 kids ages 1,3, and 7. I went back to work nannying at 2 weeks because they are a-ok with me bringing her with me. But now that I have had this stint in the hospital I am thinking better of bringing her into an environment with kids that are always sick and touching her when she is so young. I don't want her to become sick again like this and I want to prevent it until atleast 3 months. The thing is she is so young and I don't want to leave her! I can't not work because they are counting on me since I gave them no notice and me and my husband need the income. So my sister has a 9 month old who she is breast feeding and she said that she could take my LO on the days I work (2 days a week), and she also offered to BF her too. I know it might be weird to some but not to me. So my dilemma- I will have to pump to keep my milk coming in while I am at work right? Is pumping going to make my milk dry up faster? If I don't have my sister BF her and I give her a bottle at such a young age will she prefer the bottle since its so easy? I don't want her to bottle feed even if it's my milk because I love the skin to skin bonding I get with breast feeding. I don't even want to chance her liking the bottle over me! Also what would I do with my milk that I pump? And how much to pump? And will it effect my sister too much to be BFing 2 kids for just 2 days? Any thoughts or answers are so appreciated thanks!


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There is never a good time for a weather-related crop loss, but the January '07 citrus freeze was particularly disheartening for Sunkist.
The world's largest citrus marketing cooperative based in California and owned by and operated for its 6,000 grower-members in California and Arizona was not only coming off its most successful year, but this season was shaping up to be an excellent follow-up season.
"The 2007 season was also off to a superb start, with crops of excellent quality and manageable size," said Sunkist Board chairman Nick Bozick of Mecca, Calif. "Navel and lemon FOB averages were higher than at the same time in 2006 and sales of specialty varieties were on their way to beating the record set the year before,"
Then came the freeze.
Early estimates were that the volume available for the fresh market may be reduced by nearly 50 percent and the by-products volume by approximately 35 percent.
Fortunately, growers were warned of a hard freeze and growers and packinghouses worked around the clock for a week or more harvesting and packing as much fruit as possible.
The industry is still evaluating the crop losses, however,
"We are finding that more fruit escaped severe damage than was at first thought possible.
"Our attention is now focused on aggressively selling the fruit that remains, on maximizing returns to growers on the remaining fruit and on meeting the needs of our customers. We're also working hard to get disaster relief for the growers, shippers, harvesters and packinghouse employees who have been severely affected," said Bozick.
Sunkist president and CEO Tim Lindgren told grower at the citrus marketing cooperative's 113th annual meeting recently 2006 was a record-breaking year.
Total revenues reached an all-time high of $1.1 billion and a complex Navel season was brought to a "remarkable conclusion. "Valencia growers enjoyed the best returns in more than a decade and lemon FOBs, already high, climbed higher," he said.
Grapefruit growers enjoyed another year of high prices and sales of seasonal specialties topped all previous records.
"Sunkist's citrus juice and oil business was established as the region's most efficient high quality operator. Sunkist's global reach continued gaining in strength as the cooperative marketed more than 600 different products in over 50 countries on five continents," he said.
Last year's Navel crop was exceedingly large — 90 million cartons industry-wide — and, as is usual when the fruit set is large, the fruit size was small. The per acre return difference between growers who had high per acre production and larger-sized fruit, vs. those who did not, was substantial, said the Sunkist CEO.
Sunkist Valencia growers had the best seasons in a decade. "The crop was short, but Sunkist's sales force had the tools to drive sales and maximize revenue. Excellent collaboration between Sunkist's Citrus Juice and Oil Unit and fresh fruit sales provided a juice price floor that also helped boost per acre returns," said Lindgren.
Lemon record
Grapefruit returns were excellent and Sunkist drove record revenues for seasonal specialties — almost $42 million, a 62 percent increase in two years.
"These citrus varieties — specialty oranges, specialty grapefruits, tangerines and tangelos — are in great demand and are an expanding part of Sunkist's portfolio," said Lindgren.
In 2006, Sunkist Global LLC produced the best offshore selling season it's had since the inception of the global sourcing program in 2003. Sunkist Global sourced fruit that filled specific customer needs, concentrating on fruit sourced from Australia and South Africa as well as limes from Mexico. Some domestically sourced fruit — grapefruit from Texas and non-member Clementines — are also handled under the global program. Much of the globally sourced fruit is sold in Southeast Asian markets although some is marketed in the U.S. and Canada.
"Sunkist is a leader in citrus category management and this service is considered by many to be the gold standard in produce," said Lindgren.
In 2006 worldwide sales of Sunkist licensed products approached $1.4 billion. Overall sales of licensed products are up in every region — the U.S., Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Sunkist licensees introduced 46 new products in 2006.
"As we look to the next season and beyond, we will be working to refine and expand a new vision for the Sunkist of the future," Lindgren concluded. "We will build on the tradition of the past 113 years — the highest quality production and presentation of the finest fresh citrus product available — while at the same time, we will challenge every aspect of Sunkist's operation in order to implement the most effective and cost efficient support for bringing our growers fruit to market, increasing utilization, reducing assessments and increasing returns."


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rklein6 needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 46 designs submitted by 18 freelance designers.
We need a new logo for a pet supplies distributor that highlights their expertise in the natural pet product segment, though does not brand them as an exclusively "green" or "organic" company.
Southeast Pet
We need a professionally designed logo for a pet product distributor, Southeast Pet. Their retailers include local "mom & pop" stores, health food stores, veterinarians, and several large-scale retailers in southeast. Southeast Pet offers product covering all major/traditional pet retail categories (i.e., aquatic, pond, bird, cat, dog, reptile, and small animal). There service is extremely personable (compared to a large corporate distributor) and their staff is very experienced, though we really want to highlight their leadership/expertise in the natural pet product segment. While their point of difference is their expertise with natural pet products, they do not want to be branded as a completely "green" or "organic" company.
- color: we have no color requirements
- Style: natural, professional, clean and easily reproducible
- Standard Web Formats (.jpg, .gif or .png); Vector Formats (.eps, .pdf or .ai)
- Need to feature "Southeast Pet"
- Only the "S" and "P" in "Southeast Pet" should be capitalized
- The logo should not brand the company as exclusively "green" or "organic"
- There should not be too much detail in the logo as it may be used in smaller pieces of marketing collateral
- No use of states, locations or regions in the logo
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I'm big on being organized; I'm not always the best at it, but I like to know that there is a place for everything with everything in its place. Additionally, I'd like for it all to look good.
That is why I was thrilled to learn about the new product line, Martha Stewart Home Office™ with Avery ™ sold exclusively at Staples (both in stores and on line)! Unless you've been living under a rock, you know how organized Martha is and how amazing everything looks when it's all arranged and orderly. My excitement only grew when I was one of the bloggers chosen to receive and review the new home office collection! And just in time, with the recent changes to the office, no less!
In order for my home office to run smoothly, there needs to be order and all the little things I use daily should be organized and within reach. The Stack+Fit™ system is perfect for corralling those little things that tend to get lost on a desk. The system is completely customizable so you can have the exact size and configuration you want. Each piece is designed to fit perfectly atop or alongside (sometimes inside) the rest. The Shagreen finish is pretty enough to display anywhere. By the way, I'm also really enjoying the lined sticky notes for reminders and lists!
If you're like me and need a mobile office, you will love the accordion file and document sleeves. I find these especially helpful for keeping my client work organized and presentation ready. The best part is it all fits neatly inside my bag when I'm heading out the door.
Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery also has me ready for the holidays with beautiful products that are durable enough to mail and pretty enough to sit under the tree. That's two jobs well done! These holiday products are only available in-store at Staples. I have even been using the journal to plan upcoming events and found the entertaining tips in the back of the journal to be extra helpful.
Labels, one cannot have too many! I'm pretty sure these Chalkboard Labels were created with me in mind because they can be cleaned and repositioned. They are great for smooth surfaces like glass, plastic containers, and metal boxes and come in various sizes and styles. Don't be surprised if you see these popping up in more places!
These are just a few of the great items I received. To learn about the product line and all of the simple and stylish ways to get organized visit Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery to browse, then purchase items from the collection at Staples. You can also like Avery on Facebook!
I'm so happy to have the opportunity to share this giveaway with a lucky reader. In order to enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Staples, let me know your favorite organizing tip!
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Explore Our Hotel
Welcome to Our Hotel in Bastrop, Texas
Just 30 miles east of Austin, you'll find our small town in the heart of the mighty Colorado where old Texan folklore still survives. Our hotel in Bastrop, Texas is located just off Highway 71 and is close to restaurants, shopping, and state parks. The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is just a 25-mile drive away.
Whether your choice of leisure activities includes the outdoors, shopping, museums, or dining our Bastrop, TX hotel is situated near something for everyone. Enjoy fishing on Lake Bastrop, the latest race at Circuit of the Americas, or searching for old furniture at nearby antique malls. Savor our small-town charm while staying with a quality name you can trust.
From our spacious meeting room to the 24-hour Business Center with copy, fax, and Internet services our business-oriented guests can stay productive at our Bastrop, TX hotel. In addition, we're conveniently located near Camp Swift Military Base, Sam Gideon Power Plant, and the Federal Correction Institute.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Bastrop, TX our hotel guests can enjoy a peaceful stay away from the chaotic hustle and bustle of Austin. Relax in the outdoor pool and heated whirlpool or enjoy a workout in the Fitness Center. We proudly serve a free full hot breakfast every morning. Call today to get more information about your next get-away.
- Black-out Shades
- Rollaway Bed/Cot Available
- Crib Available
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Separate Hanging Closet
- In-Room Heating and A/C Controls
Bathroom/Personal Care
- Private Bathroom
- Bathroom Amenities Available
- Hair Dryer
- Bathtub
- Whirlpool or Spa Bathtub
- Separate/Walk-in Shower
In-Room Features
- Mini Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Tea Maker
- Flat-screen TV
- DVD Player
- iPod Docking Station with Clock Radio
- Work Desk with Lamp
- Desk-level Electrical Outlet
- Free Local Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Premium Channels
- Stereo/Radio
- Two-line Phone
- Phone with Voicemail
- Complimentary Morning Newspaper
- Windows Open by Guest
Added Value
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Separate Living Room
- Complimentary Coffee/Tea Supplies
- Full Breakfast Included
- Breakfast Buffet Included
- Continental Breakfast Included
- Complimentary Coffee in Lobby
- Off-site Restaurant Delivery Available
Business Services
- 1 Meeting Room(s) Available
- On-Site Business Center
- Printer
- Copier
- Scanner
- Office supplies available
Internet Access
- Free High-Speed Internet in all Rooms
- Wireless Internet service is free for all IHG® Rewards Club members
Entertainment & Recreation
- Outdoor Pool
- Outdoor Whirlpool
- Outdoor Pool Hours of Operation: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Health & Fitness
Complimentary Fitness Center
Our fitness center is a spacious mirrored room with a Treadmill, Elliptical Machine, and a stationery bicycle with Cable HD Television. Towels and Water are provided.
Hours of Operation: 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Fitness Center Type: LIMITED
Fitness Center Equipment:
- Treadmill
- Elliptical Machines
- Stationary Bicycle
Last Renovation of Fitness Center Equipment: 2012
Housekeeping & Laundry
- Daily Housekeeping
- On-site Guest Self-Laundry Facilities
- Hours of Operation: 12:01 AM - 12:00 AM
Added Value
- Wake Up Calls
- Storage Space Available
- ATM/Cash Machine
Hotel Details
491 Agnes Street
Bastrop, Texas 78602
United States
Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Check-in Age: 21
Parking + -
- Complimentary Self Parking Available
Accessibility + -
- Public Entrance
- Guest Rooms
- Elevators
- Public Restrooms
- Registration Desk
- Exercise Facility
- Business Center
- Pool
- Number of Accessible Meeting Rooms: 1
Accessible Hotel Areas
- Registration Area
- Accessible Guest Rooms
- Business Center
- Meeting Room
- Exercise Facility
- Pool
Hotel Areas with Accessible Routes from Accessible Public Entrance
- Accessible Self Parking
- Van Accessible Self Parking
- Ramp Access
- Portable Bathtub Seats
- Closed Caption TVs
- Telephone with TDD
- Visual Alarm/Alert in Guest Rooms
- Visual Alarm/Alert in Public Spaces
- Communication Kits with Visual Alarms
Provided by Hotel
Pet Policy + -
- Service Animals Allowed
- Pets are not allowed with the exception of service animals.
Facility + -
- Smoke-Free Facility
- Number of Floors: 3
- Total Number of Rooms: 56
- Number of Suites: 21
- Number of Non-Smoking Rooms: 56
- Number of Accessible Rooms: 5
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Current Renovation: 31-January-2019 To 30-July-2019
- Dates are subject to change.
- Public Spaces Renovated in: 2012
- Guest Rooms Renovated in: 2012
Languages + -
Languages Spoken by Staff
- English
- Hindi
- Spanish
Credit Cards + -
- American Express
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Diners Club
- Carte Blanche
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Keeping up with the 2015 Ned Kelly Submissions - Best CrimeSubmitted by Karen on July 15, 2015 - 2:10pm
This year I've promised myself a red hot go at reading the entire submissions list for all 3 of the Ned Kelly Categories. Preferably before the 2016 Submissions List is released although there are days when I think I might have bitten off more than I can possibly chew. Still - getting there :)
Next up Best Crime - kept the best to last :)


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Monday, January 30th, 2012 19:00 - 23:59 PST (GMT-8)
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The GoGrid customer portal (my.gogrid.com) and API will be unavailable for up to 5 hours while we upgrade our infrastructure. There will be no impact to existing GoGrid cloud servers, dedicated servers, firewalls, load balancers or cloud storage during this time.
Maintenance Details:
GoGrid is making software improvements to the GoGrid customer portal and API.
Customers who have additional questions before or after the maintenance are requested to contact the GoGrid Support Center via the portal (https://my.gogrid.com) or by phone (1-877-946-4743 or 1-415-869-7444). During the maintenance, please contact us by phone.
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text: Home- Centers and Institutes- Picker Interdisciplinary Science Institute- About the Institute About the Institute The Picker Interdisciplinary Science Institute promotes collaborative research leveraging the value of Colgate's liberal arts alignment. Menu Menu Organization History Quicklinks: History – Organization Mission Statement The mission of the Harvey Picker Interdisciplinary Science Institute at Colgate University is to foster the creation of new knowledge that is obtainable only through the development of sustained interdisciplinary research. The institute supports internal and external collaborations among Colgate faculty and their collaborators who bring expertise from disparate disciplines to bear on current and emerging scientific problems that remain intractable to the methods used within a single discipline. The institute also encourages interdisciplinary approaches to learning through innovative curricular and research opportunities for students that may arise from the pursuit of interdisciplinary research projects. Significance of Interdisciplinary Science In the 21st century, the frontiers of scientific inquiry will increasingly be found at the boundaries of the traditional disciplines. The dynamic areas of environmental science, biophysics, planetary science, biochemistry, and nanoscience are examples of such interdisciplinary frontiers. To study complex systems, scientists will need expertise and the ability to forge collaborative relationships that span multiple disciplines. The preparation of future scientists must also be mindful of growing demands for increasingly broad training, as today's students must be able to address tomorrow's problems that will often lie at the frontiers and boundaries of science. Colgate is well positioned to embrace new frontiers of discovery and learning. The institute's commitment to the promotion of interdisciplinary science on campus strengthens the university's standing as a leader in scientific inquiry and undergraduate science education. This was the goal of the institute's founder, Harvey M. Picker '36. HISTORY OF THE INSTITUTE Objectives The primary goal of the institute is to enhance faculty scholarship in interdisciplinary areas leading to the generation of new knowledge. An important secondary goal is to encourage interdisciplinary approaches to learning. The actions of the institute are guided by these goals, and the additional objectives listed below: An increase in interdisciplinary publications in peer-reviewed journals and an increase in professional presentations. An increase in submission and success of extramural proposals, particularly collaborative proposals. An increase in the percentage of newly enrolled students who indicate an interest in concentrating in the sciences and mathematics. An increase in the number of students enrolled in science and mathematics courses, and in the number of graduating concentrators in the sciences and mathematics. An increase in the number of science and mathematics graduates who pursue graduate and professional study. An increase in interdisciplinarity in the science curriculum as measured by the introduction of new interdisciplinary science and mathematics courses. In working toward these goals, the institute advances opportunities for high-quality faculty scholarship, facilitates communication and collaboration between Colgate faculty and experts at other institutions, and further raises the profile of research in the sciences and mathematics at Colgate. Centers and Institutes Center for Freedom and Western Civilization Center for International Programs Center for Language and Brain Center for Learning, Teaching, and Research Keck Center for Language Study Lampert Institute Picker Interdisciplinary Science Institute News and Events About the Institute Organization History Request for Proposals Supported Projects Upstate Institute Writing and Speaking Center RELATED LINKS Intellectual Engagement RIGOROUS ACADEMICS Collaborative research by highly regarded faculty is a Colgate trademark. Off-Campus Study OFF-CAMPUS STUDY Colgate has one of the most robust off-campus study programs in the country. Career Services CAREER SERVICES Staff members and dedicated alumni play a key role in students' career exploration. Lucky 13 LUCKY 13 Find out why 13 is the most popular number on campus.