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While I was visiting Lake Pend Oreille on a family vacation I spotted this cool looking houseboat tied up to the lake. I ended up interviewing the couple for a story for Houseboat Magazine. The actual story will be published in a future issue of Houseboat.
After speaking with Larry and Janet I found out that their original plan was to have a large barge that friends and family could all layout on and enjoy the sun. "The word houseboat hadn't even come to mind" Larry states. He told a local contractor of his idea and he told Larry of this houseboat he knew of. When Larry went to see the boat, it was completely trashed and in terrible shape. He ended up deciding to buy it in the spring of 2004 for $40,000 and four antique bicycles valued at $10,000.
The Meltzer's have owned their houseboat now for eight years. They just finished with the last minute changes and renovation process a few weeks ago. Their houseboat was built in 1985 by John Deemers. The boat is 86' long and 24' wide and weighs over 90 tons. They don't take it out in the lake very often unless it's a calm day and Larry has help from his son, son in law or friends.
Larry and Janet have two kids Jason and Jamie and a son in law Dirk and two grandchildren Brody and Taylor. They enjoy houseboating with family and friends. Since they are not in a houseboating community (at a marina) I asked them if they mind and they said, "No, the community here all knows about the boat and are all intrigued by it. We've had so many boats pass asking what's for dinner? And if they could come in and see the boat."
Larry came up with the name the "Gullywhumper" from a show on Disney channel called David Crockett (King of the Wild Frontier). In a two-part episode David Crockett comes to the Mississippi River, to meet up with Mike Fink, who is king of the river to have a boat race. In the end Mike Fink's boat wins and his boat was named the Gullywhumper. "The name has become a verb," says their son, Jason. "We now say getting our whump on."
Larry and Janet don't have much boating experience except for their first 1969 Johnston tri-haul that they named "Pathetic". They had that for ten years and then bought their 27' Bayliner that they bought each other for their 25th wedding anniversary. They named that "Blew By You" and then got their houseboat that they absolutely love and adore. They have only boated on Lake Pend Orielle and absolutely love it. Whenever their daughter Jamie comes she always updates her Facebook status to "Going to the happiest place on earth."
Larry and Janet love being on the lake, and floating on the water. "It's magical to have a home with you, bathrooms, refrigerator, grills, and our dogs Kobe and Samson that can't get enough of it," says Larry.
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Hi all I am just looking for a little assistance with a web page that I am designing for tracking tickets at work.
Bassically I need a pop up window to come up after 30 minutes expires,
But I don't want a continius loop tieing up my cpu, and I want to track multiple tickets,
After much research I have found no real solution to making a timer in VBS.
But I have found that I can use java in vbs, but I have not found much more information then that.
I hope some one out there has an idea how to make a java timer to go off after 30 minutes, and add it to my vbs code,
here is what I have so far,
I know there is not much there but any suggestions would be nice,
<INPUT TYPE="BUTTON" NAME="button0" VALUE="Enter Ticket Number">
<INPUT TYPE="edit" NAME="txttick1" VALUE="">> ' this is the ticket numbet
<INPUT TYPE="edit" NAME="txttime1" VALUE="">> 'the time the ticket was added
<INPUT TYPE="edit" NAME="txtcount1" VALUE="">>
' I would like this to have a count down from 30 minutes in it
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Tarsier, (family Tarsiidae), any of six or more species of small leaping primates found only on various islands of Southeast Asia, including the Philippines. Tarsiers are intermediate in form between lemurs and monkeys, measuring only about 9–16 cm (3.5–6 inches) long, excluding a tail of about twice that length. Tarsiers are lemurlike in being nocturnal and having a well-developed sense of smell. However, like monkeys, apes, and humans, the nose is dry and hair-covered, not moist and bald as is that of lemurs. The eyes and placenta are also simiiform in structure.
lorises, tarsiers, monkeys, apes, and humans. The order Primates, with its 300 or more species, is the third most diverse order of mammals, after rodents (Rodentia) and bats (Chiroptera). Although there are some notable
The tarsier's small brain has an enormous visual cortex to process information from the large goggling eyes, the animal's most striking feature. The size of the eyes and visual cortex is probably made necessary by the absence of a reflective layer (tapetum) that the eyes of most other nocturnal mammals possess. The tarsier is also unusual in having especially long ankle bones (tarsals, hence the name tarsier), a short body, and a round head that can be rotated 180°. The face is short, with large, membranous ears that are almost constantly in motion. The fur is thick, silky, and coloured gray to dark brown. The tail is scaly on the underside like a rat's; in most species it has an edging or terminal brush of hair.
Tarsiers are the only entirely carnivorous primates, preying on insects, lizards, and snakes. Clinging upright to trees, they press the tail against the trunk for support. Their grip is also aided by the tips of their digits, which are expanded into disklike adhesive pads. Tarsiers move through the forest by launching themselves from trunk to trunk propelled by their greatly elongated hind limbs.
Adults live in monogamous pairs and keep in contact vocally during the night, defending territory against other pairs using extremely high-pitched calls. On the island of Celebes (Sulawesi) these calls are duets—different but complementary calls made by the male and female. Single young are born in a fairly well-developed state, furred and with eyes open, after a gestation of perhaps six months.
Tarsiers live on the islands of the southern Philippines, Celebes (Sulawesi), Borneo, Bangka, Belitung, the Natuna Islands, and Sumatra. Species differ so much across this range that some authorities are inclined to classify them in different genera. In Indonesia and Malaysia the Western tarsier (Tarsius bancanus) has huge bulging eyes, making the head broader than it is long; it also has the longest feet, and its tail is tufted at the tip. It thrives in both old-growth and secondary forests but can also be found in low scrubby vegetation, even around villages. The South Sulawesi, or spectral, tarsier (T. tarsier, formerly called T. spectrum) is primitive, with smaller eyes, shorter feet, and a hairier tail. There are several species on Celebes and its offshore islands, but most have not yet been described scientifically. The most distinctive is the high-mountain pygmy tarsier (T. pumilus). Until it was rediscovered in 2008, the last living pygmy tarsier specimen had been seen in 1921. The Philippine tarsier (T. syrichta) has a totally bald tail, and the feet are also nearly hairless. Human settlement in its habitat threatens its continued existence.
Family Tarsiidae is classified with monkeys, apes, and humans (infraorder Simiiformes) in the suborder Haplorrhini, but it constitutes a separate infraorder, Tarsiiformes.


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Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty: Ghosts will come to Wii U.
Ghosts will come to Nintendo's console on November 5th, the same day as versions on other consoles, and includes support for the Wii Remote and GamePad.
In addition, Activision confirmed that it will release five other titles on Wii U this fall, including Skylanders Swap Force, Angry Birds Trilogy, Angry Birds Star Wars, SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton's Robotic Revenge and Wipeout Create & Crash. Plankton's Robotic Revenge comes following Activision's acquisition of the SpongeBob license, which it recently acquired from THQ.
For much more on Call of Duty: Ghosts, be sure to read our impressions from E3.
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ST. JOHN'S, N.L. – A pharmacist and his wife from Placentia, N.L., are the winners of a $30-million jackpot billed as the largest in the province's history.
The win for Gordon and Betty Collins is also the biggest Lotto Max prize ever in Atlantic Canada.
Gordon Collins bought the ticket at the drug store in Placentia where he was working part-time, the day of the Jan. 25 draw.
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Best Ultrabooks
Ultrabooks have come a long way since they were first introduced to compete with the MacBook Air world. They're thin and light while featuring powerful Intel Core processors, fast SSD storage and superb battery life. But more than anything else they represent the bleeding edge of laptops; case in point the size shrinking Dell XPS 13, the unbelievably light Lenovo LaVie Z and Microsoft's own addition with the Surface Book.
Of course, this all means Ultrabook also come at a premium. Don't be surprised with prices that start at $999 (around £584, AU$1,064) just for the low-end and nearly $2,000 (around £1,169, AU$2,131) at the very high end.
It's an arms race in the Ultrabook world and there's no room for losers in this space, as such it's hard not to find a great machine. But if you're looking for the very best cream of the crop, you've come to the right place.
1. Dell XPS 13
Possibly the best laptop on the planet, Dell's latest is a masterpiece
CPU: 2.2GHz Intel Core i5-5200 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5500 | RAM: 8GB | Screen: 3,200 x 1,800 | Storage: 230GB SSD | Connectivity: 802.11 AC, Bluetooth 4.0 | Camera: 720p | Weight: 2.8 pounds
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Gorgeous display
Super lightweight
No ethernet port
Off-centre webcam
The new Dell XPS 13 has a 13.3-inch screen, but it has the small footprint of an 11-inch notebook. Fortunately for us, the XPS 13 isn't all beauty and no brains. This laptop features the horsepower to make work and play enjoyable, and more than enough battery life to never die on you. Regardless of whether you choose to upgrade to the touchscreen quad HD+ version, or if you stand pat with the full HD model, the Dell XPS 13 will provide you with a delightful experience for years to come. And in case you're not already on-board, there are also newer models with Skylake processors.
Read the full review: Dell XPS 13
2. Asus ZenBook UX305
A truly excellent ultrabook at a very agreeable price point
CPU: 800MHz Intel Core M 5Y10 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5300 | RAM: 8GB | Screen: 13.3-inch 1920x1080 | Storage: 256GB SSD | Connectivity: 802.11n + Bluetooth 4.0 | Camera: 720p | Weight: 2.6 pounds | Dimensions: 12.8 x 8.9 x 0.5 inches
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Very thin and light
Incredible performance
Wonky video driver
Tinny speakers
The ZenBook UX305 is a superbly-built, fully metal machine that's thin, light and very attractive. This lightweight system can easily take on any task whether its browsing the web, watching video or editing images. What's more, you get excellent battery life out of this machine all while doing. The most striking thing about the UX305 is that it comes priced at $699 or £649 (about AU$902). While it isn't exactly a shining symbol of innovation in the Ultrabook space, it's the most affordable Ultrabook out today and it won't disappoint you.
Read the full review: Asus ZenBook UX305
3. Asus ZenBook Pro UX501
An attractive alternative to a certain fruit-flavoured laptop
CPU: 2.6GHz Intel Core i7-4720HQ | Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M | RAM: 16GB | Screen: 15.6-inch, 3840 x 2160 IPS Display | Storage: 512GB PCIe x4 SSD | Connectivity: Intel PRO Wireless AC 7260 + BT Wireless LAN Combo | Camera: Built-in 720P Video Camera | Weight: 5.0 pounds | Dimensions: 15.08 x 10.04 x 0.84 inches
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Bright, vibrant screen
Excellent performance
Feels heavy
Mediocre battery life
If you're looking for a laptop with a little more meat on its bones but don't want to break the bank, the Asus ZenBook Pro UX501 is a stylish contender. It features a bright, vibrant 4K display and simply flies with the fastest storage drive around. While it's not the lightest Ultrabook around, it comes with a very capable processor and a dedicated graphics card to handle some light gaming too. The UX501's meaty innards and affordability make it an attractive option for content creators and media buffs alike.
Read the full review: Asus ZenBook Pro UX501
4. Lenovo LaVie Z
The lightest Ultrabook in the world
CPU: 2.40GHz Intel Core i7-5500U | Graphics: Intel HD Graphic 5500 | RAM: 8GB | Screen: 13.3-inch WQHD (2560 x 1440) LED anti-glare | Storage: 256GB SSD | Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 ac and Bluetooth 4.0 | Camera: 720p HD | Weight: 1.87 pounds | Dimensions: 12.56 x 0.67 x 8.35 inches
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Core i7 processor
Excellent WQHD screen
Mediocre battery life
Astronomical price tag
By creating the 1.87-pound LaVie Z, Lenovo has created the lightest laptop in the world. Aside from its lightweight chassis, the Lavie Z offers performance and display are among the best available today. However, the laptop's somewhat questionable build quality, inferior battery life, and inflated price tag are qualities that could turn many off from what is an otherwise splendid device.
Read the full review: Lenovo LaVie Z
5. HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1
A thin, attractive business laptop posing as an Ultrabook
CPU: 1.2GHz dual-core Intel Core M-5Y71 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5300 | RAM: 8GB | Screen: value | Storage: 256GB M.2 SSD | Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0; dual-band 802.11ac (B/G/N), dual-band Wi-Fi | Camera: 720p webcam | Weight: 2.68-pound | Dimensions: 12.2 x 8.27 x 0.62-inch
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Sleek design and tough construction
Fingerprint scanner, enterprise security
Underpowered Intel Core M performance
No full-sized SD card reader
Although it has the look and body of an Ultrabook, the HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 is very much a business laptop in disguise. Underneath its MacBook Air like exterior, this machine packs plenty of enterprise perks including fingerprint scanner, enterprise security and the durable build quality to meet a Military Specifications certification. At the same time though, the HP Folio 1020 G1 has a gorgeous aluminum and fanless design that's atypical of business-class notebooks. Add in a gorgeous QHD screen, comfortably ergonomic keyboard, and this premium business machine is well worth its slightly upscale price tag.
Read the full review: HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1
6. Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro
A triumph for design, Lenovo's flagship is impressive if a little pricey
CPU: Intel Core M | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 530 | RAM: 8GB | Screen: 13-inch 3200x1800 | Storage: 256GB SSD | Ports: 2 x USB 3.0 | Connectivity: 802.11ac | Camera: 720p | Weight: 2.62 pounds | Dimensions: 13 x 9 x 0.5 inches
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Slim and light
Attractive hinge
Quite pricey
Poor battery life
If you're all about style and don't need a super powerful machine, things don't get much better than Lenovo's latest flagship hybrid Ultrabook. While it may not be as punchy as its predecessor (thanks in part to a low-power, fanless Intel Core M chip), it can still manage all of the usual tasks you would throw at it. And given its new metallic hinge and super thin design, the Yoga 3 Pro makes a better case than ever for its multitudes of usage modes while being one of the thinnest, lightest and sharpest Windows laptops to date. Although it comes at a steep price, such panache will be worth it for style nuts.
Read the full review: Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro
7. Acer Aspire S7
Acer's luxurious laptop is an ultraportable star
CPU: 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7-550U | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5500 | RAM: 8GB | Screen: 13.3-inch, 1,920 x 1,080 touchscreen | Storage: 256GB SSD | Connectivity: value | Camera: value | Weight: value | 12.72 x 8.78 x 0.51 | Dimensions: 12.72 x 8.78 x 0.51 inches
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Attractive glass design
Full-day battery life
Screen limited to 1080p
Too much bloatware
If you have a passion for white electronics, the Aspire S7's looks alone may seal the deal, but the laptop is more than just a pretty face. Acer packs in Intel's Broadwell Core i7 processor, a battery that lasts close to a full work day, plenty of storage and RAM all into a sleek body. The Aspire S7 is an attractive and powerful laptop, but not one without compromises. If you're willing to invest a little time to removing bloatware and can live with a keyboard with the shallow key travel, then the Aspire S7 rewards you with a very capable computing experience that also looks stunning on your desk.
Read the full review: Acer Aspire S7
8. Toshiba Kirabook
A high-res Ultrabook that's easy on the eyes
CPU: 2.4GHz Intel Core i7-5500U | Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics 5500 | RAM: 8GB | Screen: 13.3 inch 2560 x 1440 WQHD touchscreen | Storage: 256GB SSD | Connectivity: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 + Bluetooth 4.0 | Camera: HD webcam | Weight: 2.9 pounds | Dimensions: 12.4 x 8 x 0.37 inches
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Stylish design
Good battery life
Dim, bendy screen
The Toshiba Kirabook (otherwise known as the Kira in the UK) sits at the higher end of the Ultrabook spectrum. It offers a high-res screen and a fully metal body that feels so premium, it even gives the MacBook a run for its money. While there were a few missteps with the annoying keyboard and dim screen, you'll be pleased with this long lasting machine that's easy on the eyes.
Read the full review: Toshiba Kirabook
9. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
An excellent business laptop that (almost) has it all
CPU: Intel Core i5-4300U | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4400 | RAM: 4GB | Screen: 14-inch, 2560 x 1440 IPS | Storage: 180GB SSD | Ports: 2x USB 3.0 | Connectivity: 802.11ac | Camera: 720p | Weight: 3.15 pounds | Dimensions: 13.03 x 8.94 x 0.73 inches
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Clever adaptive keyboard
Fantastic design
Generally dim screen
Average battery life
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (starting at $1,186, £1,198, AU$1,699) is a business laptop that straddles the line between form and function. For those with a penchant for aesthetics, here's a brand new design with some fantastic new features. For the no-nonsense business user there's plenty of connectivity onboard this super slim Ultrabook super slim. Those looking for new features will also love the new adaptive keys, that while divisive, add a ton of function in a limited amount of space and an attractive presentation. Look out, MacBook Pro, you're no longer the only thin and light business option on the block.
Read the full review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
10. Samsung Ativ Book 9 Plus
With stunning performance and screen, it doesn't get much better than this
CPU: 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5-4200U | Graphics: Intel integrated | RAM: 4GB | Screen: 13.3-inch 3,200 x 1,800 | Storage: 128GB SSD | Ports: 3 x USB 3.0 | Connectivity: 802.11ac | Camera: 720p | Weight: 3.06 pounds | Dimensions: 12.6 x 9 x 0.5 inches
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Incredible touchscreen
Excellent battery
It's expensive
Full of bloatware
Samsung was one of the very first PC manufacturers to jump on the Ultrabook bandwagon. It's done a fine job of representing Intel's baby ever since, with some stunning offerings. Now Samsung's Ativ Book 9 Plus (starting at $1,399, £1,412, AU$2,259) has kept the company ahead of the game for a while. It's a wonderful-looking unit that's thin and carefully crafted, with shiny, chamfered edges lining its all-aluminium chassis.
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Rams even record with 10-3 win over Kane
JOHNSONBURG – Johnsonburg rebounded from an opening loss to Smethport with a 10-3 win over Kane Wednesday afternoon at Knothole Area Recreational Park. "A little more life [yesterday]," Johnsonburg coach Jeff Peterson said. "I think the younger kids, I think they were really nervous [Tuesday], not that they weren't [yesterday]. It's a work in progress. Cole threw real well. We had a couple errors, I don't think they had an earned run again." Cole Peterson starred on the mound for the Rams as he tossed the first five innings. He allowed three hits and one unearned run. He walked one and struck out 11. Peterson was also 1 for 1 with a walk and reached base twice when he was hit by a pitch.


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For a long time FamilySearch was making changes to the website once a quarter or four times a year. That was a challenge to keep up with. But things are changing faster and faster. Now changes are being released on more of an "as needed" basis, requiring all of us to have a bit more patience and flexibility.
Here is a recap of the most recent changes.
1. The Feedback Tab was removed. This was originally a part of the beta test and is no longer needed on each page. You can still send feedback from a link on the Home page or from inside the Help Center.
2. A New Viewer for Images. The Flash viewer was eliminated because it will not work on most mobile devices. With the new viewer the Print button prints exactly what is displayed on the screen. So make sure you have the image centered the way you want it before printing. You can click and drag the image around.
3. A New Layout for Search Results. The new format takes out much of the wasted "white space" on the page. You can see more results on one page and extra fields of data are displayed.
4. Notes that were part of the original Pedigree Research File submissions are displayed on the results screen.
5. The old Ancestral File Numbers that were previously removed from FamilySearch have now been added back so you can find a specific person you have a number for.


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Activity Finds: Kailua
Lanikai Pillbox Hike
For some, hiking is well, a pill. But to outdoor enthusiasts who want to take a walk on O'ahu's more scenic side the Lanikai Pillbox hike (as it's referred to by locals) takes adventure seekers on a quick tour of Lanikai's pillboxes with views of the scenic shores of Lanikai, Kailua and Kane'ohe.
Head out early (and with plenty of sunscreen and water) before the day heats up for the up to three hour jaunt - depending on how far you and your group want to go -- to the now-abandoned pillboxes that dot Lanikai's ridgeline. The historic World Ward II-era bunkers once used as observation decks to protect O'ahu's Windward coastline against potential attacks from Japan, today takes participants on a scenic hiking tour along Kaiwa Ridge.
Great for families and those without a heart for hiking, the first pillbox is easily accessible in about 20 to 30 minutes with the second pillbox just another 10 minute jaunt away. Here, many O'ahu hikers opt to stop for a photo opportunity (trust us, this Facebook album will get lots of likes and jealous comments from friends and family stuck at home) and head back.
Our tip: the initial 10-yard vertical climb can be a little daunting but well worth the jaw-dropping views you'll be rewarded with. If you're lucky, you may even be treated to a Hawaiian rainbow or two.


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LA Lipo - Experts in Body Sculpting
Does surgery seem far too extreme and invasive? Skilled and experienced specialists at LA Lipo can effectively offer solutions to these issues, using an innovative and highly effective course of cryolipolysis treatment.
Cryolipolysis is a safe, non-invasive body-sculpting procedure for both men and women, which is available as an effective alternative to liposuction.
Commonly referred to as 'fat freezing', cryolipolysis destroys fat cells without the need for surgery or needles.
When used alongside a healthy lifestyle, it effectively eliminates specific problem areas, such as around the waist, on the lower back or underarms ('bingo wings') and results have shown up to a twenty per cent reduction in body fat.
This completely pain-free procedure can effectively target up to four problem areas within one session. Enabling the client to feel the benefits across their whole body following a course of cryolipolysis treatments with LA Lipo.
The fully trained and insured specialists at LA Lipo focus solely on delivering first-rate cryolipolysis treatments. As opposed to alternative providers which often also offer a range of other treatments in addition to cryolipolysis.
As a result, our practitioners are highly experienced in this specific procedure, ensuring that our service is thorough and effective.
Cryolipolysis treatments are available both in local clinics or within the comfort of your own home, allowing sessions to take place wherever and whenever is most convenient to the client.
As there is no recovery time needed following the treatment, it fits perfectly around busy lives.
The procedure itself takes between thirty minutes to one hour, after which the body can begin to remove excess fat.
Although most clients begin to see results after six to eight weeks, it can take up to twelve weeks for the full effect to be visible.
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Cammie King Conlon (born Eleanore Cammack King on August 5th, 1934) who played "Bonnie Blue Butler" the daughter of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara, in "Gone With The Wind" (1939) and who also was the voice of Faline, in Disney's "Bambi" (1942) passed away on September 1st, at age 76. She wrote a Memoir of her life which was published in 2009. Cammie King Conlon might have passed away but she will live on forever as "Bonnie Blue Butler". May She Rest In Peace / Que En Paz Descanse.
If you enjoy Southern History, you will love listening to "Rosales' History of The South" Radio Show. You can click here to listen http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rosales-history-of-the-south
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Saturday, September 4, 2010
Cammie King Conlon who played "Bonnie Blue Butler" in "Gone With The Wind" passes away.
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Lance Armstrong has granted an interview to Oprah Winfrey, his first since being stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and banned from cycling in the wake of a report detailing accusations of use of performance enhancing drugs by the athlete.
Described on Winfrey's website as a "no-holds-barred interview," the piece will feature Armstrong from his home in Austin, Texas, and is scheduled to air on the Oprah Winfrey Network show "Oprah's Next Chapter" on Jan. 17 at 9 p.m. EST/PST, as well as live at Oprah.com.
"Armstrong will address the alleged doping scandal, years of accusations of cheating, and charges of lying about the use of performance-enhancing drugs throughout his storied cycling career," the website said.
This could be nothing new. Armstrong has strongly denied such allegations for years. However, a New York Times report Friday cited anonymous sources saying that the cyclist is considering confessing to the use of performance enhancers.


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The Ca ' Pesaro Gallery continues to offer its spaces to the discovery and deepening of cultural currents and lesser-known authors.
Opens a retrospective dedicated to Miroslav Kraljević (1885-1913), an artist lesser known to the general public but widely considered to be the first Croatian modernist painter that surprises for expressive subtlety and technical skill.
Despite his brief career, due to premature death when he was only 27 years old to tubercolosis, the artist, known as "the painter of the soul", was soon greatly appreciated to the point to represent Croatia at the Biennale d'Arte in Venice.
The exhibition is composed with 20 works, including paintings and drawings which show the fascination of his art on posterity. He moved the artistic influence of his country from Vienna and Munich, known for the perfection and education, in Paris, more formal and unconventional, bringing modern and avant-garde currents in Zagreb at the dawn of the 20th century.
Opening: from 18.04 to 15.06.2014
Working hours: 10-18
Tickets: € 10.00 as a whole Reduced € 7.50
Info: capesaro.visitmuve.it
Tags: Ca' Pesaro, Kraljevic, modernista, mostra, pittore croato


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By Andy Warren,
Recently I had a request from reader Mindy Curnutt asking for a way to run a batch of scripts that were in a specified folder, possibly with a specified extension. That's really a pretty interesting idea - one that a lot of DBA's probably come across from time to time. So the question is - what's the best way to do that?
I'm going to cover the couple ideas I had and let you see the solution I ended
up with.
Before I write anything, I like to see if there is anything MS has provided that will do the job for me. Query Analyzer is the obvious tool, but it only lets you load one script at a time - from the graphical interface. If you take a look at BOL, you'll see it also supports a command line interface:
[-S server_name[\instance_name]]
[-d database]
[-E] [-U user] [-P password]
[{-i input_file} {-o output_file} [-F {U|A|O}]]
[-f file_list]
[-C configuration_file]
[-D scripts_directory]
[-T template_directory]
And would you believe it, BOL even gives the following example of how to load scripts using a wildcard:
isqlw -d pubs -E -f "c:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Install\*.sql"
And another example of how to load and execute a script:
isqlw -S MyServer -d pubs -U sa -P -i input_file -o output_file
Now maybe I'm just having a bad day, but I couldn't get it to do both tasks. So either I need all the scripts in one input file, or I'll have to be content with loading them quickly, then executing one after the other. If you know how to get it to do both - speak up! The OSQL utility has similar limitations. Considering that both ISQLW and OSQL do support a command line, it should be possible to come up with a way to build a batch file consisting of multiple calls to ISQLW, then execute
it, or you could build the command line in an app and then shell ISQWL. But hey,
those are both UGLY hacks!
I'm not convinced there isn't an easier way, but I know I can solve the problem with some old-fashioned code. SQL-DMO gives you various Execute methods for running scripts, the FileSystemObject is the easiest way to work with the file system. Before I build, let's run through what we need for features. Even though this is a utility, a little extra time now might pay off later!
1) Specify a folder, and maybe a file spec (Mindy's suggestion).
2) Specify the server name, database name, and user login/password, or a trusted connection.
Nice to Have:
1) Log the results
2) Ability to schedule and run as a job. Either using command line parameters like ISQLW does, or some type of config file/table, or ...?
3) Have a pick list of server names and database names.
I decided (based on time available and how I thought I'd be using it), to implement both features, but only item #2
and #3 from the nice to have list. Here is what the interface looks like:
A link to the compiled program and the source code is at the end of the article. I'll discuss a couple key points here. The main code we need is something to find and read the files, and then execute them. I split this up into two different subs, as follows:
To have the ability to run this app on a scheduled basis, I wanted something simple. If you've tried to parse command lines,
you know that doing it well is not trivial! The config file idea has merit, something you could easily modify using notepad that probably be similar to an ini file, like this:
My other idea (and the one I implemented) was to take all the functionality and compile into my favorite thing - an OBJECT! Here is an example of how to use the finished cScriptRunner object in a SQL job:
Now for comparison, take a look at what I do when the user clicks the 'Run Scripts' button in the utility:
Is that cool or what? No parsing, no config files, code is separated from the interface. Now if I wanted to go back and work on the
remaining nice to have logging the results, how would I proceed? That's a tough call.
It could go in the interface or the object, but I'd say that it should probably go in the object, since regardless of how you run the object you might want the option to log the results.
I know that was a pretty quick trip through a lot of code. If you're new to DMO, I've got several other articles posted here
that will give you a good introduction and hopefully some good ideas as well:
Use this link to download the
source code for the scriptrunnerobject.dll and the compiled SQLScriptRunner
utility. I used VB6 with SP4,
these are compiled with a reference set to the SQL 2000 DMO, but you can change
it to SQL 7 and recompile with no code changes. If you're going to use as is,
you will need to register the dll on your system by running 'regsvr32
Warning - use the executables and/or the source code at your own risk!
This app gives you the ability to run a LOT of scripts very quickly - make sure
you know what you're running and that you're running it on the right server and
If you've got a question or comment, click the "Discuss this article" tab below!
Sometimes we needs to find out the last executed commands on the database server.
Below is the SQL...
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T-Shirts Make Perfect Promotional Items
Churches and Religious Groups
use Promotional Items too!
T-shirts are the perfect promotional item for churches due to their customizable nature. Churches use fund raising to earn money to pay for repairs, running costs and youth trips. However, they also need to promote their faith and raise awareness of the activities they undertake.
With togetherness at the heart of the church, using customized t-shirts will promote the sense of fellowship and belonging. These are ideal for coffee mornings, church groups, outings, retreats and fund raisers.
For churches that run youth groups, they are perfect for ensuring that young people see the church members in the wider community. The members will be able to promote the different activities that are available to young people without having to 'preach'.
Customized t-shirts worn by church members identify their faith and commitment to the people they cross paths with on a day-to-day basis. One local church group raised awareness of their early childhood ministry by having its members wear t-shirts. They had used the logo on the front with the name of the group. On the reverse they had the name of the church and a contact number. They noticed a significant rise in inquiries, participants and donations.
Easy identification of church members not only increases visibility, it also increases the likelihood that passers-by will feel comfortable enough to approach them. Many church members find that this approach works really well as a conversation starter.
Targeting the design and messages used on the t-shirts is essential when trying to reach different groups; including those of different ages. Youth groups will require catchier slogans and images that relate to their lifestyle and needs.
Using customized t-shirts to raise funds is very popular with Christian churches. The members of the church like to purchase and wear them as an expression of their faith, commitment and membership of the Church. It increases their sense of belonging and fellowship.
T-shirts are perfect promotional items for churches as they have a large area for customization. By using t-shirts as an expression of fellowship and faith, the word is spread to the wider community. It enables potential members to connect with the church and to become a member. As t-shirts are modern apparel worn by all ages they will have wide appeal. Whether used for fundraising or spreading the word they are the perfect investment.


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Great new album this , expertly played and produced by Sly and Robbie (along with Lenky and Sting International) and has Shaggy sticking to the reggae vibes. At least a couple of the rhythm twins riddims get relicked, including Sitting and Watching (with Beres).
Some great guest spots on there too including Beres, Chronixx and Tarrus Riley. I always knew Shaggy could ride a riddim as well as most but never felt the urge to buy an album of his until now.
Its only available on download at the moment unfortunately but I felt compelled to take the plunge anyway after hearing a few of the tracks on Rodigan's show when Shaggy was guesting. Its a sad sign of the times though that an artist of his profile doesn' bring his album out in a physical format. (apparently its on cd in the carribbean).


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Who's doing the demonizing? I suppose you live south of the 49th, but Athiests who refrain from thrusting an agenda on others (and yes, lots of religious folks do do that) do not get very much flack here. Nor do Sihks, Buddhists or Unitarians. These sects do not, and this is where it might be instructional to your group to sit up and pay attention, construct websites with the single clear purpose being to discredit spiritual people. You are disrespectful and frankly, not too evolved. The rest of the world is striving to move toward to-ler-ance and you'd be well advised to follow suit. I don't wear a turban, carry a hymn book, wear a cross, a ceremonial sword, I don't wear blessed underwear or confer with tree goods but I do know that we'd all be better off saying, "I agree to disagree" and cease and desist with campaigns to uncover someone else's faith as a sham. I think defamation is the word you're looking for, as opposed to demonisation, unless whereever you're from really IS the way it's depicted in South Park (I thought it was a parody!) no one is "DEMONISING" intellectual curiousity,…that's called 'science'.
Your logic is not up to snuff. So, if this is not in the name of humour, it's in the name of logic. Excuse me while I go and ponder that disconnect. There are many, many illogical things that happen in the world with amazing regularity. Does that necessitate a campaign to discredit it? One example, so many people gorge on fastfood that obesity is an epidemic. —> Therefore we should start a campaign to uncover their stupidity and shame them into more informed behaviour while acting as laugh material for the rest of us non-fatties. (the ones who know "the truth" about food)
Have you ever heard of relativism? Do you know that the chances are very, very good that Jesus, the Bhudda (arguably several incarnations) and Muhhomed (sp?) all walked the earth?


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Riverton FamilySearch Library/Events
Class Handouts from the April Saturday Seminar
Thanks to the Saturday April 20, 2013 Seminar presenters who permitted the online publication of their class handouts. These links will be posted for one week.
"Archives.com: A Simple Tool for Online Genealogy Research" - Craig Bullough
"Preserving the Antique Family Photo Album" - Fran Jensen
"Beginning Southern States Research" - Duncan Kuehn
"Setting a Vision for Temple and Family History Work" - Devin Ashby
"Using the FamilySearch Family Tree" - Boyd Willden
"Enjoying the FamilySearch Family Tree" - Boyd Willden
Upcoming Events
Saturday Seminar
The library offers a free seminar every third Saturday of the month. An opening session is held at 9:00 a.m. featuring a keynote address. Following this session attendees are offered four choices of presentations at both 10:15 and 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 18, 2013 / 9:00 a.m. - noon
9:00 a.m.
- Keynote Address - "Avoid Corrupting Your Family Tree" - Karen Clifford
10:15 a.m.
- "Using Fold3.com" - Gordon Atkinson
- "Utah Ancestors? How Do I Find Them" - Ron Ray
- "Genealogy Gifts and Games" - Kim Woodbury
- "An Introduction to FamilySearch Community Trees" - David Barss
11:30 a.m.
- "A Guide to Printing Your Family History" - Carol Holland
- "Controlling Your Children From Beyound the Grave" - Jeff Anderson
- "Saving Documents, Files and Images Found onthe Ingternet" - Tom Stubben
- "Topic and Presenter To Be Announced"
Boy Scout Workshop / Genealogy Merit Badge
Presented by Sean and Keith Wahlquist
No registration is necessary.
The library offers a monthly workshop to assist Boy Scouts with their Genealogy Merit Badge. The workshop is held the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 11, 2013 / 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Scouts must prepare for the workshop by doing the following:
1) Interview a family member about their life. The interview can be completed by telephone, e-mail or letter and the information learned must be recorded;
2) Complete a four-generation pedigree chart. Make sure this includes information about at least one ancestor who was living in 1930;
3) Complete two family group sheets (one listing your parents and your family, and another listing one of your parents and their parents and siblings); and
4) Bring a blue merit badge card (which can be obtained from the Scoutmaster.)
If these items are completed and brought to the workshop, all other requirements for the merit badge can be finished at the workshop and authorized personnel can certify the completion of the merit badge.
Genealogy Merit Badge Resource Links
Boy Scout Merit Badge in Genealogy - FamilySearch Wiki
Boy Scouts of America Genealogy Merit Badge Workbook - BSA


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Bay Area Swap Meet?
Post general kiteboarding discussion topics here!
Moderator: BayAreaKite
I'm guessing once we decide on a date, time, & place it will be posted again so that everyone know it's final. I'll work to bring people on the buying end. Having the opportunity to talk about lessons would be key too. thanks guys
Guys, lets try to nail down the date so that we can post it on the other message boards.
Olli, is the 3/6/05 far way out for you or can you handle it. Generally I think its a good time to officially open the season with coffee cake & beer and a good way to further promote BAK.
If there is no other date suggestion lets post it in:
- 3rd Yahoo list
- ikite ( if we dont mention the link to BAK )
- kiteforum
- do we have a blog for the sherman guys?
- notify SFkitebord club
further suggestions?
The room is open for further date suggestions. Whats about a poll to vote for different dates?
I posted on the date earlier, but I guess I didn't hit submit or something. I was hoping that 3/12 or 3/13 would work as 3/6 doesn't really work well for me. I'm cool with either the 12th or 13th, so if we can decide on which day, we can get it rolling.
3-13-05 swoop meet
ill be looking for small kites
i will be bringing big kites
and some bars and lines
so is that it ?
lets get the word out there !!
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Baker Hughes: Rig Count Up This Week
HOUSTON (AP) Oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. says the number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by six this week to 1,776.
The Houston-based company said Friday in its weekly report that 1,401 rigs were exploring for oil and 369 for gas. Six were listed as miscellaneous. A year ago there were 1,924 active rigs.
Of the major oil- and gas-producing states, Oklahoma gained five rigs; Texas gained three rigs; Colorado gained two; and California and West Virginia each added one. Kansas and North Dakota each lost three rigs, and Alaska, New Mexico and Pennsylvania each lost one. Arkansas, Louisiana, Ohio, Utah and Wyoming were each unchanged.
The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981 and bottomed at 488 in 1999.


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Caney Creek Wilderness
IntroductionThe United States Congress designated the Caney Creek Wilderness (map) in 1975 and it now has a total of 14,290 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Arkansas and is managed by the Forest Service.
DescriptionLocated on the southern edge of Ouachita National Forest, Caney Creek Wilderness protects a rugged and lovely portion of the Ouachita Mountains. From heights above 2,000 feet in the east, Short Creek and Caney Creek flow all the way across the area before plunging into the Cossatot River on the western boundary. Along the creeks you'll find beech, large pines, and bottomland hardwoods. Sharp ridges separate the creeks and offer splendid views of the surrounding region. Occasional sandstone outcroppings dot the landscape. The Caney Creek Trail is 9.6 miles and generally follows Caney Creek, crossing it 13 times. As the terrain grows steeper hiking on the path becomes more difficult. Parking lots give access to both ends of the trail. The 4.7 mile Buckeye Trail starts at a third parking lot, climbs Buckeye Mountain, and follows a ridge before dropping to join Caney Creek. Traveling a distance of 3.2 miles one-way, the Tall Peak Trail leaves Shady Lake Campground, outside the southeastern Wilderness boundary, and climbs Tall Peak, inside the Wilderness, where a restored lookout tower stands.
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Clackamas County communication use lease environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact
Baxter, Amanda J.
Eyak Technology
United States. Bureau of Land Management. Salem District
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Baxter, Amanda J.
Eyak Technology
United States. Bureau of Land Management. Salem District
Clackamas County has applied to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for a Communications Use Lease to construct and operate a telecommunications facility on BLM-administered lands in an effort to greatly improve county communication systems for emergency services (police, fire, and rescue). The proposed telecommunications project is located approximately 1.5 miles north of U.S. Highway 26 and the Brightwood area. This environmental assessment discloses the predicted environmental effects of three alternatives: the Proposed Action (with lattice tower), one action alternative (with monopole tree tower), and the No Action alternative. The Proposed Action is for BLM to issue a communication use lease that would authorize Clackamas County to construct a telecommunications facility that consists primarily of a 70-foot tall lattice-type telecommunications tower, an equipment shelter at the base of the tower, and a surrounding fenced compound. The tower and supporting infrastructure would require a 3,520- square fenced compound and would be accessed by an existing road. In the Action Alternative, the telecommunications tower would be a monopole disguised to look like a tree.
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American Midstream (Midla), LLC
Sixth Revised Volume No. 1
Contents / Previous / Next / Main Tariff Index
Effective Date: 05/01/2010, Docket: RP10-483-000, Status: Effective
Original Sheet No. 343 Original Sheet No. 343
limited to the Annual Charge Adjustment (ACA), the Fuel Reimbursement Charge,
Electronic Bulletin Board charges, and penalties.
3.2 Pursuant to Rate Schedule ITS-OSF of the Tariff, Pipeline may agree from time to
time to collect a rate lower than the maximum rate set forth in the Tariff. Such a
discounted rate shall be set forth in Exhibit D or in a separate written agreement.
3.3 The rates and charges provided for under Rate Schedule ITS-OSF shall be subject
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Commission in any proceeding initiated by Pipeline or applicable to the services
performed hereunder. Customer agrees that Pipeline shall, without any further
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Paragraph 3.3, including the right to contest the transportation rates or charges for the
services provided under this Agreement, from time to time, in any subsequent
4.1 Natural Gas to be received by Pipeline from or for Customer hereunder shall be
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Wheeling Register
Foiled Kidnapers Face Long Terms
Ohioans Admit Plot to Hold Betty Bloch When Arrested Here
Harry Thornton, 31, Aetnaville and Thurman F. Bowen, 31 Kirkwood, Held for Grand Jury in Scheme
to Obtain $25,000 Ranson.
Lindbergh Law May Mean Life Terms
Tobacco Heiress Cooperates With Federal and Local Authorities to Ensnare Pair on Her Wedding
Eve; Careless Talk Tips Plot.
October 5, 1934
Foiled Kidnapers Face Long Terms
Ohioans Admit Plot to Hold Betty Bloch When Arrested Here
Harry Thornton, 31, Aetnaville and Thurman F. Bowen, 31 Kirkwood, Held for Grand Jury in Scheme to Obtain $25,000 Ranson.
Lindbergh Law May Mean Life Terms
Tobacco Heiress Cooperates With Federal and Local Authorities to Ensnare Pair on Her Wedding Eve; Careless Talk Tips Plot.
Thwarted in what authorities described as a daring plot to kidnap Betty Bloch, 26-year-old heiress to the Bloch Brothers tobacco fortune, and hold her for $25,000 ransom, a 31-year-old haberdasher's clerk and a former high school football star remained in jail here last night in default of $100,000 bond each and faced the prospect of a year to life in prison under the newly-enacted Lindbergh kidnaping law.
The two prisoners, Harry "Hot Bun" Thornton, 31, Aetnaville, and Thurman F. Bowen, 409 Howard street, Kirkwood, confessed early yesterday morning their bold plan to abduct Miss Bloch almost on her wedding eve, authorities said. They are held for federal grand jury action on October 16 when the attempted kidnaping charge will be among the first presentments.
Thornton, former Bridgeport high school football star, and Bowen, the $20-a-week haberdashery clerk, were arrested late Wednesday night after "getting cold feet" in their plan to seize Miss Bloch as she energed from the Howard Place apartment of Mr. and Mrs. W. Edgar Leedy, Jr., who were hosts to Miss Bloch and her fianc , Wilmot Harris, at a pre-nuptial party. Miss Bloch and Harris, who formerly was a national bank examiner, will be married in the Bloch mansion in Pleasant Valley at 4:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The two men accused of planning the kidnap had been under surveillance of federal, county and city authorities for nearly two weeks after officers had been informed of the intended abduction. Wednesday night Thornton and Bowen were seen in an automobile in the vicinity of Howard Place, but left without attempting to carry out their plans.
Officers said the would-be kidnapers apparently decided to postpone the seizure because of bright illumination about the apartment house. They left Howard Place and were trailed to Bridgeport by detectives and a federal agent in an automobile.
After Bowen and Thornton parted company in Bridgeport, they were arrested and brought back to Wheeling and whisked into the hotel Windsor where they were questioned for more than four hours before the first break in the case developed. Bowen broke under questioning first, officers said, and attempted to claim entire blame for the plot. Later Thornton was confronted with his companion's signed confession and he too admitted the scheme, authorities added. The contents of their confessions were being closely guarded, however. The men were arrested shortly before midnight and by 9 o'clock yesterday morning they had pleaded guilty at preliminary examination and were held for grand jury action.
The two prisoners were locked up in widely separated cells, Bowen on the second jail range and Thornton on the third. Jail officials said only one will be permitted at a time to leave his cell and go to the confinement area. This procedure will be followed pending further orders from federal authorities.
In the automobile used by the two men, officers reported finding a small bottle of chloroform and a supply of linens.
It was believed Thornton and Bowen intended to seize Miss Bloch as she emerged from the Leedy apartment, thrust a chloroform-soaked towel over her mouth and nose and bundle her into an automobile. She apparently was to have been taken to an isolated section of Belmont county and held there while ransom notes were sent to Jesse A. Bloch, her father, who is president of the Mail Pouch Tobacco company, vice president of the Bloch Brothers Tobacco company and a director of the United States chamber of commerce.
Twenty-five thousand dollars was to have been demanded for the return of the bride-elect heiress and the kidnapers had expected to obtain the money within 24 hours, authorities said.
Ever since officials learned of the plot nearly two weeks ago, Bowen and Thor[n]ton have been trailed constantly by special agents of the federal department of justice under the direction of James A. Waters, chief of the Pittsburgh bureau. Their meetings were watched and from time to time the agents managed to pick up a snatch of conversation, it is reported.
Sometimes they met in beer gardens and talked over the plot, but always there was an agent nearby, listening. On several occasions dictaphones were called into play.
In at least one instance, a dictaphone was set up in a second-hand automobile which had been parked at a spot where Thornton and Bowen met frequently to discuss the kidnaping scheme, it was revealed. Wires from the sensative [sic] microphone apparatus led to a spot where the agents were hidden nearby with headphones clamped to ears. On another occasion a dictaphone was placed in a telephone booth known to be frequently used by the pair. From theses sources and others which they would not reveal, the special agents picked up the threads of the plot, while other officers were guarding Miss Bloch.
Throughout the investigation, Miss Bloch cooperated with federal, county and city authorities, continuing her ususal comings and goings and attending all pre-nuptial parties held in her honor. Only the immediate family and a few officers knew of the plot.
Following the arrest of the two suspects, Miss Bloch admitted she had been frightened while the plotters were being trailed, and said she had agreed to carry on Wednesday night in order to get the ordeal over. The intended kidnap victim is prominent in Wheeling and state society circles. She _____ ice League, Inc., and is a golfer of recognized ability.
The attempted kidnaping will not interfere with the plans for her marriage to Harris tomorrow afternoon, according to her moth. Mrs. Bloch said the wedding will take place on schedule - at 4:30 o'clock.
The two prisoners offer a striking contrast in appearance. Bowen, married and the father of a five-year- old daughter, dressed nattily as befits a haberdasher's clerk. Thornton, who won considerable recognition as a football player a dozen years ago, was a careless dresser. Bowen sports a small mustache, while Thornton is smooth-shaven. In addition to his football prowess, Thornton once fancied himself a prize fighter but did not get more than a half dozen bouts.
Belmont county authorities said he has served at least two terms in jail at St. Clairsville and authorities there knew him as a petty thief. His latest crime was the hijacking of a slot machine at Bethesda, officers said.
The apparent carelessness of the two men in discussing their kidnap plans whenever and wherever they met, either in a beer garden or on street corners, led directly to their arrest.
Prosecutor Donald McKee said he learned of the kidnaping plot on Saturday night, September 22, when a person whose name he refused to divulge came to him and related a snatch of conversation he had heard between two men on a street in the Wheeling business district. Special agents of the department of justice bureau at Pittsburgh were notified immediately and a guard was thrown about Miss Bloch the same night.
Meanwhile, Thomas M. Bloch, brother of the intended victim and state amateur golf champion, was advised of the plot and called into a conference on Sunday afternoon, September 23, with Prosecutor McKee, Police chief Joseph Burkhart, Sheriff Edward L. Steinbicker and Special Agent Waters. The threatened abduction was kept secret for the time being from all other officers.
It was on that Sunday that Thomas Bloch communicated with his father in New York by telephone and the tobacco magnate left at once for Wheeling, traveling by plane for the first time in his life.
Prosecutor McKee said Miss Bloch was not told she was the target of a kidnap scheme until Wednesday, September 26. She was highly nervous when first informed of the plot against her safety and possibly her life, McKee added, but then became calm and agreed readily to carry out her part of the plan to trap the two suspects. Authorities said they knew from the first the identity of their quarry.
"Both Miss Bloch and her mother carried themselves through the long ordeal like troopers," the prosecutor said.
From the time the special federal agents took a hand in the case until the suspects were taken into custody late Wednesday night, Miss Bloch was never without a guard. Even before she was informed of the plot, she went nowhere either on foot or in an automobile without a federal agent or other officer within a few feet of her. When the bride-elect traveled by automobile, a car bearing officers was always close behind and this surveillance continued as she went to and from the parties her friends were tendering as pre-nuptial courtesies.
Sometimes the guard would be composed of federal agents and at others it would consist of City Detective Charles Flanagan and County Detective Hamilton Ritz. When Miss Bloch attended the theater, her guards would either enter the show house and take seats near her or they would wait outside until she emerged to go home. For the last week, it was revealed, Patrolman Otis Galentine had been assigned quarters in the Bloch mansion in Pleasant Valley, where he remained every night to watch over the heiress after other guards had seen her safely into her home.
Throughout their constant shadowing while Miss Bloch was attending teas and showers arranged in her honor, officers saw Bowen and Thonton near the scenes of the parties, the officers said. The plot reached its climax last night when Miss Bloch and her fianc were to attend a party at the Leedy's, Howard Place apartment.
A score of officers - federal, county and city - surrounded the Howard [a]partments. All were heavily armed and carried powerful flashlights.
Under a police guard, Miss Bloch and her fianc went to the Leedy apartment at 7:10 p. m. Their automobile was followed by a car bearing Assistant Prosecutor Duval, Special Agent DiLillo and Special Agent Waters. After seeing the couple safely to the scene of the party, the three officers cruised about in the neighborhood of Howard Place and saw Bowen and Thornton in an automobile, they said.
They trailed the two suspects through Wheeling and across the Ohio river to Bridgeport, where Bowen and Thornton separated, apparently giving up their kidnaping plan for the night. The arrests followed, and the first confession was obtained at dawn, officers said, when Bowen broke under questioning by DiLillo, Duval and Detective Flanagan.
Prosecutor McKee said that the questioning of Bowen reached a climax when the haberdasher's clerk asked to talk to him. The admission of the abduction plot followed, McKee added, and shortly afterward Thornton confessed.
Both men were taken to jail where they were arraigned before United States Commissioner John W. Kindelberger and pleaded guilty. Assistant District Attorney Robert J. Riley recommended the bonds be fixed at $50,000 each, but the commissioner advised doubling the surety.
The Lindbergh law warrant under which the men are held charges them with
To unlawfully, willfully, knowingly and feloniously violate Section 408-A, Title 18, of the United States Code, in that they at Bridgeport, Ohio, and at Wheeling, W. Va., between the dates of September 22, 1934, and October 3, 1934, unlawfully, willfully, knowingly and feloniously did conspire, combine, confederate and agree together and one with the other, to seize, kidnap and abduct Betty Bloch, and that they should unlawfully, wilfully, knowingly and feloniously transport, and cause to be transported, in interstate commerce from Wheeling, W. Va. to Bridgeport, Ohio, the said Betty Bloch, where she could be held for ransom; that after the formation of said unlawful conspiracy and for the purpose of carrying out the object thereof, the said Harry Thornton and Thurman F. Bowen, on or about October 3, 1934, did travel from Bridgeport to Wheeling for purpose of viewing and studying the place at which the said Betty Bloch was to be kidnaped, abducted and seized, contrary to the form of the statute in such cases made and provided, and against the peace and dignity of the United States.
When the guard was arranged around the Leedy's apartment, Special Agent Leon Riley, Assistant Prosecutor William C. Piper and Deputy Sheriffs Errett Lemmon and John Fitzpatrick were stationed on a hillside overlooking the apartment. Blocking the upper entrance to the scene were Police Chief Burkhart and Desk Sergeant John Schott and at the back of the apartment were Sheriff Steinbicker and Deputy Sheriffs Russell Riggs and Charles Fuhrman.
In two automobiles stationed near the National road entrance to Howard Place were County Detective Ritz, City Detective Flanagan, Special Agent W. B. Haynes and City Detective James Null. Ritz and Flanagan cruised about in the vicinity of the exclusive sub-division, but the car in which Haynes and Null were seated remained stationary.
Federal Agent Waters said the foiling of the plot was an exemplary piece of co-operation between city, county and federal authorities. His congratulations were extended to all officers, while Prosecutor McKee, in turn, lauded the work of the special agents.
The father of the intended victim was warm in his praise. He said, "I want to give my congratulations on the way this case was handled, the consideration given to my family and the wonderful exhibition of co- operation on the part of the prosecuting attorney's office, the department of justice, the sheriff and the city police."
The thwarting of the Bloch kidnaping plot brought commendation for the special agents from Attorney General Cummings at Washington. He said the defeat of the scheme was another piece in a series of brilliant pieces of detective work by federal agents, already credited with triumphs in the Dillinger and Lindbergh cases.
Prosecutor McKee and federal agents said they were satisfied the two men acted alone.
They asserted that dictagraph conversations and clues picked up in "shadowing" the pair failed to show any one else linked with the case.
Bowen, quizzed by the officers, said there were no confederates. The agents quoted him as saying he and Thornton had been working on the scheme several weeks and though they had arranged everything to perfection.
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Defending Tour de France champion Chris Froome expressed his dismay after discovering his friend and former team-mate Daryl Impey had tested positive for drugs as the cycling world descended on Yorkshire for the Grand Depart.
Froome had to deal with brickbats and continual questions over his performances in winning the 100th Tour last summer, and his arrival in Yorkshire coincided with the news that Impey had tested positive for Probecenid after February's South African Championships.
Impey last summer became the first African to wear the Tour leader's yellow jersey, but will not start Saturday's first stage from Leeds to Harrogate after being stood down by his Orica-GreenEDGE team.
Kenya-born, South Africa-schooled Froome and Impey were team-mates at Barloworld in 2008, when Froome rode his first Tour, and the Team Sky leader was surprised at the second positive finding of the week, after Roman Kreuziger was made unavailable by Tinkoff-Saxo due to irregularities relating to his biological passport.
"It was quite shocking this morning to have the news about Daryl, someone I know really well," Froome said.
"That is massive news in cycling (and) it's always harder when you know the person on a personal level.
"I did send him a message when I found out. I just said I was really shocked to read the news. And I hope things get resolved.
"Obviously I don't really know the details of the case. I don't know if it is something that can be resolved on his side or if it is 100 per cent definite.
"Knowing Daryl's character - he has always been very outspoken against doping - so it is a big shock to me."
Last July, in the first Tour since Lance Armstrong was stripped of his record seven titles for doping, Froome faced constant questions over the legitimacy of his performances, but proclaimed from the top step of the Paris podium that his yellow jersey would "stand the test of time".
His Tour build-up has been overshadowed by insinuations based on a therapeutic user exemption certificate for asthma medication.
"For me personally, my integrity is extremely important to me," Froome added.
"With the TUE case that came out a few weeks ago, that was something I really wanted to clear up and tell people my side of events.
"I do think it's a good thing that we talk about it (doping), that we put all of our cards on the table and we tell people how it is now.
"It is a shame that with cycling's past we find ourselves in this situation now.
"But the only way we're going to move on from it is to accept what has happened. Get it all out there. And then move on - s how people this is not how it's done any more."
Sir Bradley Wiggins famously exploded with a foul-mouthed rant in 2012 when he was questioned about doping at the end of his first day in the yellow jersey.
Wiggins became the first British winner of the Tour in 2012, but has not been back to the race since, missing last year's race through injury before being omitted from the Team Sky squad this summer, much to the disappointment of many British supporters.
Froome and Wiggins have had their differences in the past and the Team Sky leader insists he had no say in whether his predecessor as Tour champion would be in the nine-man squad.
"Just to make it absolutely clear, I do not have a role in selection," said Froome, who will be supported by Richie Porte, Bernhard Eisel, Vasil Kiryienka, David Lopez, Mikel Nieve, Danny Pate, Geraint Thomas and Xabier Zandio in the next three weeks.
"I do speak to (Team Sky principal Sir) Dave Brailsford about generally the group of guys I've been racing with, but, if you look at how a Tour team is generally selected, the guys doing a Tour will be doing altitude camps together, racing together as a group."
Froome admitted Wiggins' selection would have had an impact.
He said: "It would definitely change the dynamic of the team having Bradley on the team, but that's bike racing."
Froome is fit and raring to go after a crash at last month's Criterium du Dauphine saw him relinquish the lead and eventually finish 12th.
He added: "I did take me a while to start feeling normal again on a bike after that crash.
"I took quite a big knock to my left hip and there was a bit of underlying bruising there.
"I'm confident that's behind me now."
Froome knows the first week, which also sees stages from York to Sheffield and Cambridge to London, will be challenging.
"Given Yorkshire's narrow, twisting, undulating roads on the first couple of stages, it's going to make for some pretty hairy racing," he said.


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Professor Un-Chul Paek, an OSA Fellow who was an Emeritus Professor at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) in Gwangju, South Korea, died on 3 May 2011. He was 76.
Prof. Paek received his B.S. in Engineering from the Korea Merchant Marine Academy in 1957. He undertook graduate studies at the University of California at Berkeley, receiving an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1965 and a PhD in Applied Physics in 1969.
Prof. Paek joined AT&T Bell Labs in 1969 and spent much of his career there, serving as a Member of the Technical Staff (1969-1983), Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff (1983-1986), and Bell Labs Fellow (1986-1991). He was an Adjunct Professor at Rutgers University, the State University of New Jersey, from 1987-1993.
In 1991 Prof. Paek returned to Korea as the Executive Vice President of the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, a position he held until 1993. In 1994, he joined GIST as Professor and Director of the Ultrafast Fiber-Optic Networks Research Center (UFON). He was named a Chaired Professor in 2000 and Professor Emeritus in 2006. From 2009 to the present he was also a Chaired Professor at the GIST World-Class University (WCU).
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Terry Bremner smokes his marijuana pipe in Halifax parking lots and quiet woods, even though he is legally allowed cannabis to dull the pain associated with fibromyalgia.
Until now, his two adult sons didn't know. His neighbours didn't know. The parents of the seven- and eight-year-old football players he coaches didn't know. He masks the pungent smell of pot with gum, cigars and cologne.
But he thinks it's time to speak up against the stigma so prevalent on the East Coast and in Canada against marijuana that lumps medical patients with recreational users.
"I want to set an example," said Bremner, 50. As president of the Chronic Pain Association of Canada, headquartered in Edmonton, Bremner visits support groups for chronic pain sufferers across the country to share the importance of having marijuana as a medical option, especially for those who experience bad side effects from taking strong opioids.
"I was begging for pain meds," said Bremner, who worked in the insurance industry in St. Albert, Alta., in 1995 when he was in a head-on collision at age 34. Because there was no blood or broken bones, doctors didn't diagnose Bremner with mild traumatic brain injury and fibromyalgia until two years later, following vision problems, depression, extreme nerve pain in his neck and difficulty putting his thoughts into comprehensible words.
During those years, Bremner tried at various times Tylenol 3s with codeine, morphine, Demerol and Prozac. But the pain often forced Bremner into the corners of his home, unable to interact.
One psychiatrist wanted to try shock treatment.
Instead, Bremner started sneaking off with a friend to puff a joint, the only thing that enabled him to interrupt his fixated thoughts of pain and his worries about fighting for benefits when he was the sole income earner for his family and now no longer able to work.
When Bremner moved back home to Nova Scotia in late 1997 with his wife and two children, he couldn't find a doctor willing to take on his complex needs.
He initially turned to the streets to get his small supply of cannabis, a choice that became scary when his supplier got busted.
Then, Bremner's wife found out.
"That was tough," Bremner said. "She wasn't impressed."
At least not until he discovered the compassion club in Halifax, which sold an illegal supply of marijuana but only to people with documented health problems — and only then in clandestine handovers in parking lots, since the federal government hadn't yet passed its landmark 2001 legislation to make marijuana legal for some medical conditions. Bremner could only afford 10 grams a month, and would quickly run out.
He then enrolled in a two-year study to try the government's marijuana supply.
"It was total garbage," he said. But even though its effects were minimal, Bremner said he was willing to accept the low-grade compound — available in only one strain — because it was free through the trial.
Only afterwards, and after struggling to find a willing doctor, did Bremner get his federal licence to legally use the drug.
He has been waiting two months for a renewal to be approved. Then he will once again order his supply from the Victoria-based MedMe company, which supplies multiple strains of marijuana.
The different strains allow Bremner to find the right medication, mixing Sativa strains, which boost energy, with Indica strains, which bring sleep and relaxation. Some types help people with chronic pain, while others work better for cancer patients, people with HIV or other severe diseases. Health Canada's one-size-fits-all supply simply isn't adequate, Bremner said.
His wife supports his use, since she now understands the medical need behind it, and Bremner plans on explaining the issue to his two sons soon, including his 22-year-old who has some disabilities and is a rabid anti-smoker.
"My life revolves around chronic pain and helping people," Bremner said. "I have been asked to be a voice (for chronic pain sufferers). Maybe it will attract more attention to help more individuals, people like myself who need this medication."
– Article originally from The Montreal Gazette.