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(AP) – Reaction to the death of former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, who died Sunday:
"He was a mentor, colleague and a political institution, and on a personal level, he was my first boss. Sen. Specter did more for the people of Pennsylvania over his more than 30 year career with the possible exception of Benjamin Franklin. He was a champion for veterans across our state and beyond, and will be deeply missed." _ Former Gov. Ed Rendell, who served as an assistant prosecutor when Specter was Philadelphia's district attorney.
"Arlen Specter was always a fighter. From his days stamping out corruption as a prosecutor in Philadelphia to his three decades of service in the Senate, Arlen was fiercely independent _ never putting party or ideology ahead of the people he was chosen to serve. He brought that same toughness and determination to his personal struggles, using his own story to inspire others." _ President Barack Obama.
"Arlen Specter was a great senator who lived his life the way he died, with dignity and courage. He was my friend and I admired him a great deal. For over three decades, I watched his political courage accomplish great feats and was awed by his physical courage to never give up. Arlen never walked away from his principles and was at his best when they were challenged." _ Vice President Joe Biden.
"Arlen Specter loved our country and served it with integrity for three decades in the United States Senate. Laura and I appreciate his contributions to America and are grateful for his many years of public service." _ Former President George W. Bush.
"He generated a lot of support and a lot of dissent, but he was unafraid to be held accountable. … At the end of the day, he was one relentless, unapologetic fighter. Republicans and Democrats may not like how he voted, but they certainly had to respect his mindset." _ Former Gov. Tom Ridge.
"Serving with Senator Specter for more than a decade, I can say without a shadow of a doubt that he was a fighter, and his commitment to public service was admirable." _ Former Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa.
"Sen. Arlen Specter was a true Pennsylvania institution whose record of fighting for our Commonwealth is unmatched. Senator Specter's contributions to Pennsylvania and the United States will leave a lasting legacy." _ Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman Jim Burn.
"A man of sharp intelligence and dogged determination, Sen. Specter dedicated his life to public service and the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. His impact on our state and public policy will not be forgotten." _ U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., who succeeded Specter.
"Arlen was a statesman and a problem solver who was able to work with Democrats and Republicans in the best interest of our Commonwealth and our Country. Arlen fought cancer courageously and his enduring legacy of support for the National Institutes of Health will help countless Americans as they battle cancer and other ailments." _ U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa.
"Today, Saundy and I join Pennsylvanians in mourning the loss of a dedicated public servant. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sen. Specter's family and friends at this difficult time." _ Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Tom Smith, who is challenging Casey.
"Over Arlen's remarkable career spanning three decades in the Senate, time and again he reached across the aisle to build consensus on vital legislation to advance his beloved Pennsylvania and the nation. … Arlen was driven by a common-sense pragmatism that advocated for a revitalization and advancement of the political center." _ U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine.
"Sen. Specter was a man of moderation; he was always passionate, but always easy to work with. I followed him through his previous illnesses, during the course of which he displayed great physical strength and great strength of character. Throughout his life, Sen. Specter fought and won many battles, but this was one he could not win. America is better today because of Arlen Specter." _ Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.
"A legendary figure in his beloved Pennsylvania, Arlen Specter brought his fierce intellect and a prosecutor's drive to countless battles in the Senate. He was a fighter to the end." _ Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
"Arlen Specter was a dedicated public servant and tireless advocate for Pennsylvania. He was always willing to work with every member of the Pennsylvania delegation to address the needs of the communities we serve and the people we are privileged to represent." _ U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach, R-Pa.
"For thirty years, he served the people of Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate well, often working across the aisle to get things done. He was a moderate who put the needs of his constituents and country before politics _ something seen all too rarely now." _ U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md.
(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)


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Ellie Johnston - Teaching, General Teaching Projects in Thailand
Deciding on Thailand
As a 30 year old career breaker, I had reached a turning point in my life. I wanted to experience something new and exciting whilst working towards a worthwhile cause. I spontaneously decided to register with Projects Abroad as I was confident that this highly regarded organisation would offer me something completely different that would be challenging yet rewarding. Moreover, I was keen to travel to another part of the world and embrace a foreign country and culture.
After researching various projects, I set my sights on a primary school teaching project in Thailand. This is definitely the most adventurous and bravest decision I have ever made and it is something now that I look back on with fulfilment, happiness and cherished memories.
Arriving in Thailand
Just under six weeks after being accepted onto Projects Abroad I was on the flight to Thailand. There was no going back. With weeks of frantic preparations behind me and my head filled with so many thoughts, fears and questions, I realised that this was the start of a great adventure. After a long and exhausting journey I was over the moon to finally arrive in Krabi and be warmly welcomed at the airport by a smiling Nou, one of the local Projects Abroad staff.
We jumped on to the Projects Abroad truck and that was when the intense heat engulfed me. Slightly overwhelmed in my exhausted state, I couldn't help smiling to myself thinking about the harsh winter I had left behind. At that moment, I suddenly felt a surge of energy and excitement about my month in Thailand. These feelings were reinforced when I was greeted so warmly by my host family and the neighbours. Apprehensions were immediately eased and I knew then that I had landed in a very loving and caring family.
My teaching placement
Having no prior experience of classroom teaching, I was quite daunted about teaching classes of 25-30 children and particularly because I don't speak Thai. However, I brought lots of teaching materials with me such as colouring books, worksheets, colouring pencils and ideas for games and activities which came in very useful! The children particularly loved when I sang with them, played simple games or did drawing and colouring activities.
My first lesson was the P2 class who were very well behaved and great fun to teach. They were very excited to have me in the school and at the end of class I was overwhelmed when they came running to me with pictures, hearts and paper objects that they had made for me. I felt very humbled and was so happy to be volunteering at that school. Not all age groups were as easy to teach but the common factor amongst all the children was that they were so happy and appreciative of my presence and the other volunteers at the school.
Lunch breaks were always fun packed with games that the children would teach us to play in the playground and the sound of the bell ringing would always bring lots of hugs and fond farewells until being greeted again with big smiling faces the following day at school. The teachers were also very friendly and made me and the other volunteers feel welcome. On my final day, the teachers organised a special lunch as a local Thai restaurant and I was presented with a certificate and a beautiful shell mirror. This was a really nice touch to end my placement at the school and it was clear just how much the teachers appreciated having me at their school.
Staying with my host family
My host family were wonderful and went out of their way to make my short stay as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. My host mum cooked lovely meals. I was always treated to wide variety of mouth-watering Thai dishes and delicacies and each day there was something different on the table for me to taste. I was given a good size and comfortable bedroom and I soon became acquainted with the Geckos sharing my room!
At weekends and sometimes during the week, the family took me to see local beaches, markets, places of interest and Buddhist Temples. I even participated in some of the family's Buddhist rituals at these Temples which I found very peaceful and calming. My host mum spoke good English and was keen to practise and improve with my help. We enjoyed chatting to each other about our different countries and cultures.
Experiencing Thailand - some of the highlights
Krabi Provence is spectacularly beautiful and there is so much to see and do in the area. I particularly enjoyed going on speed boat tours to the surrounding Islands and beaches such as Hong Island and Lagoon. On another tour to Phi Phi Island I had fun snorkelling amongst the colourful fish in the magnificent clear blue sea.
I enjoyed a fascinating trip with my host family to Ao Luk where we visited Phi Hua To Cave and saw prehistoric cave paintings of curious looking animals and people. Another memorable moment for me was climbing 1,237 steps to the golden Buddha at the top of Tiger Cave Temple. I also thoroughly enjoyed browsing around the colourful markets trying out new exotic fruits, choosing souvenirs or simply absorbing the bustle and fusion of aromas!
Whether embracing the mysterious wonders of the tropical rainforest, gazing over the dramatic limestone scenery or lounging on the white sandy beaches I was always fascinated by the breath-taking natural variety and awe inspiring beauty of Thailand. It really is paradise!
My experience teaching English in Thailand is something that I will carry with me for the rest of my life - the wonderful people I met, the experiences I enjoyed, the fears which I faced and many dreams which came true. I can definitely say that it is an experience which had enriched all aspects of my life positively and taught me the importance of appreciating the simple pleasures and qualities in life.
Ellie Johnston
Dit verhaal is een persoonlijke ervaring van een vrijwilliger op dit project en dus een momentopname. Houd er rekening mee dat jouw ervaring hiervan af kan wijken. Onze projecten veranderen constant, omdat we inspelen op de lokale behoefte en we voortborduren op de behaalde resultaten. Ook verschillende weersomstandigheden kunnen de ervaring beïnvloeden. Lees meer over wat je kunt verwachten van dit project of neem contact met ons op voor meer informatie.


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Thanks for reading my last post! I want to change gears a bit. We talked lots about high school athletes. Let's talk about those teens who haven't found a particular team or club. This is very common. It is important to give these teens options to stay fit. They may not be involved in school athletics for many reasons. It could be they didn't make the team, they are too shy, or they don't have the time.
It is important to eliminate the excuses. When good exercise habits are formed in the early teen years, the healthier life will be in the future. I hear from heart patients all the time. "I have been exercising and eating well for the last 3 years I don't understand why I have heart trouble". It took me a little time to figure this out. Finally it dawned on me.
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My buddy Dana had a heart attack when he was 53. At age 38-49 he ate terribly and didn't exercise. When he turned 50 he changed his attitude and started exercising and eating great. Then came the heart attack. Get it?
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We all know when we hit a certain age our crazy metabolism just doesn't burn like it used to. And all of a sudden we aren't looking so hot. Think about the things you do every day. Many of them you have been doing for years; anything from tying your shoes to taking a shower. We teach our kids lots of good habits. Let's get exercising in the habits. It is the habit that will make life easier.
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There is a lot of confusing information out there. What you must know is which providers belong to the plan's network. A doctor or hospital "in network" is one that negotiates a formal contract and provisions for reimbursement. This is important because, if you receive services from a doctor or hospital out-of-your-network, you may find yourself with less coverage and paying much more out-of-pocket than you bargained for.
Insurance companies offering Medicare products may say you are free to choose any doctor or hospital, but some fail to let you know that you may pay more for medical care by providers (doctors and hospitals) not in their network.
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In the 1950s, when I started school in my local parish, our U.S. Catholic schools were packed. Waiting lists of hopeful parents seeking a Catholic school education for their children abounded. Those schools exemplified the expression "If you build it, they will come" long before that expression became popular. What a difference 60 years make!
Sixty years ago, there were no education councils, no advisory groups, no development committees, no marketing plans. The sisters were the experts. The development committee was an occasional fund-raiser. The marketing plans were the schools that spoke for themselves. No one knew of or needed a long-range plan. Catholic parents, and others, wanted a Catholic school. The parish considered the school an essential element to bring the faith to families.
As a young priest, I remember my first pastor sharing an insight with me. I was complaining to him about how difficult and embarrassing it was for me to preach at daily Mass to the sisters at the local motherhouse. After all, they were the ones who had educated me. What could I possibly tell them? He wisely told me, "Father, remember whatever you tell them will be told to the children who will tell their parents." Is that not fides ex auditu?"
Sixty years later, parishes — both pastors and parishioners — speak of the schools as financial drains; schools often present themselves as independent, with the parishes as funding sources.
Sixty years have brought many changes to respond to changing situations. In extremis, extrema tentanda sunt. In extreme situations, extreme measures must be taken. We now have education councils, boards of education, advisory committees, athletic associations, development committees, marketing committees.
What are the extreme conditions driving these changes? Lack of enrollment in Catholic schools tops the list. Fewer families with fewer children have changed the enrollments in all schools. A few years ago, in this publication, I suggested that the decrease in enrollment could be attributed in great part to a decrease in living, vibrant faith in the lives of parents. Fewer children and dwindling practice of the faith continue to threaten the existence of Catholic schools.
So the guardians of the Catholic schools, because they believe in their mission, have resorted to modern techniques to promote their "product," the Catholic school. However, can secular techniques be effectively used to promote a spiritual process, a faith-based mission, a Catholic mission? The short answer is yes. However, the techniques themselves will not work unless they, too, are immersed with the same spirit as the schools they promote. The techniques in themselves are not enough; they must be spirit-filled just as the schools they promote must be spirit-filled.
Some of the newer promotional methods for Catholic schools present the Catholic school as a better competitor for the market than the public school or than other private schools. Those programs can often miss the unique nature of the Catholic school, the character that makes it incomparable. Only the Catholic school can promote the fullness of the Christian message.
Some may argue that marketing plans and development programs should focus on how much better the Catholic schools are. True, but better than what? To miss affirming the essential element, the Gospel values taught and lived on a daily basis, neglects the core, founding value of the school, and presents a dwarfed image of what the school offers.
Again, others may argue that potential "customers" of the Catholic schools are looking for better grades for their children, more discipline, organized activities, higher SAT scores, and better college placement. All these elements have their importance and necessity. However, they do not constitute the core of the Catholic school, nor does a school have to be Catholic to achieve them.
If our parents are seeking the "better," rather than the "essential," of our Catholic schools, perhaps the marketing and development should waken in the audience a desire for the Catholic nature of the Catholic school as well as all the other perceived values. In other words, could our promotion programs also awaken the faith life of our families? Presenting the Catholic message while promoting our schools can be subtle, strong or anywhere in between.
Images can convey more than words. For example, I remember looking at a Catholic school yearbook. If the word "saint" did not appear in the name of the school, I would have had no way of guessing that it was a Catholic school! Words are also necessary. How many websites neglect to affirm the school's Catholic nature? In how many mission statements is the Catholic essence of the school so subtle that God would not even recognize it?
Yes, 60 years have made a difference. We continue to re-think the Catholic heart of our schools. The modern means of communicating and spreading that message are important and essential. The heart of our schools has not changed. Let's make sure that our message conveys accurately what we believe.
MSGR. AUCOIN is pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Colton, N.Y.
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As we count down the days to training camp, Around the League will examine one player from every team set for a breakout campaign in 2012. We now dig our claws into the NFC West and the Arizona Cardinals.
Ryan Williams ready to begin again in Arizona.
Ryan Williams never left the gate last season.
The running back saw his rookie campaign with the Arizona Cardinals go up in flames after suffering a torn right patella tendon in the preseason. He was a nonfacter for a team that could have used the help.
One year later, Williams' knee is ahead of schedule. He set off sparks at practice last month with his first carry of the offseason.
"I haven't run that fast since I got hurt," Williams told the team's official website. "They sprinkled me in there. ... I was like, 'Wow, I'm almost back. I'm almost back.' "
"He looked good," coach Ken Whisenhunt said. "You forget his quickness, his vision."
The Cardinals have an attractive problem on their hands. The backfield is deep for the first time in years.
Arizona leaned on Beanie Wells for 72 percent of the team's carries last season. His 1,047 yards and 10 touchdowns were career highs, but he went under the knife after the season to repair an injured knee. Arizona would like pair Wells and Williams this season, with a dash of LaRod Stephens-Howling on the side.
This three-headed monster is years in the making for Whisenhunt, but it remains, for now, a backfield on paper.
Reports suggest Williams will be eased into training camp and tightly monitored. He was drafted in the second round to become the Cardinals' starting running back and, if healthy, will be a focal point of the offense.
Some of our "Making the Leap" candidates have already produced in this league. Williams is a young player with a serious injury in his rear-view mirror. It's possible the quickness and flash he showed at Virginia Tech are gone, but if not, he impacts Arizona's offense like few others on the roster.


text: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced an updated quarterly forecast for U.S. agricultural exports Ð expected to reach a record $108.5 billion for fiscal year 2008. Today's upward revision is a $7.5 billion increase from February's previous record forecast and $26.5 billion above the final 2007 exports. Grains and animal products account for two-thirds of the export gains. "America's increased export volume in bulk commodities like corn, other animal feeds and soybeans make agriculture the bright spot in the overall balance of trade," said Schafer. "U.S. producers are on track to export a record 63 million tons of corn, and set new export volume and value records for pork. Export volumes and values are also up for many horticultural products with sales growth to Canada and the European Union being exceptionally strong." Asia continues to be an important growth market for U.S. agricultural commodities. U.S. exports to China are forecast to reach a record $10.5 billion, up almost $3.4 billion from 2007 levels. Canada and Mexico remain the United States' top two markets worldwide with exports forecast to reach $30.5 billion in 2008 Ð some $5 billion above 2007. "Trade agreements have a significant impact on our ability to sell America's agricultural products in world markets," said Schafer. "Canada and Mexico, our two North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners, currently buy 28 percent of the value of America's agricultural exports Ð up from 20 percent purchased 15 years ago when trade began under NAFTA. Unfortunately, Congress has not been acting in the best interest of the American farmer and rancher by stalling approval of the signed trade agreement with Colombia, yet along with approving trade with Korea and Panama, Congress could provide three extremely important markets for expanding the trend of increased American export sales for years to come." While agricultural imports in two-way trade with the United States will also increase Ð to a record $78.5 billion forecast by USDA Ð the $108.5 billion in export sales by American farmers and ranchers will net a positive agricultural trade surplus of $30 billion for the United States. USDA's Economic Research Service, Foreign Agricultural Service and World Agricultural Outlook Board release agricultural trade forecasts quarterly. The summary and full report of USDA's "Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade" may be accessed from the ERS web site at http://www.ers.usda.gov or the FAS web site at http://www.fas.usda.gov . The next quarterly report will be issued at the end of August 2008.


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For months now, Kacey Musgraves has been making the rounds with her debut single, "Merry Go Round." Along with critical praise from Rolling Stone and National Public Radio, the thoughtful single recently reached the Top 10 on Billboard's country airplay chart.
Quickly becoming known as one of Nashville's most promising songwriters, this East Texas native is also one of CMT's Next Women of Country .
CMT.com caught up with Musgraves prior to a show in Knoxville, Tenn., where she was opening for Little Big Town . She'll begin appearing on Kenny Chesney 's No Shoes Nation stadium tour on March 16 in Tampa, Fla., with dates scheduled through the summer.
CMT: What is a typical day on the road for you, or is there such a thing as a typical day?
Musgraves: No two days are alike, really. It depends if I have radio stuff to do or not. Like today, I woke up at 9:30. I had an acoustic radio performance at 11. Then I usually get some downtime after that. I try to fit in some yoga. The steel player, Adam, is a great yoga teacher. He practices all the time, so we all bring our mats, find a quiet room and do yoga.
Usually there's catering involved shortly after that. Some soundcheck, and I usually have downtime before the show to make a drink and chill out and do hair and makeup. We've been going on at 8 p.m. I feel like from the show out, it's super downhill. It's all building up to the show, and afterwards, it's like, "Whew, I can breathe."
I couldn't do what you do without a drink.
Oh, gosh, it helps! That's for sure. Before we went on Jimmy Fallon, I gave all the guys an airplane bottle of whiskey and said, "Down it! I want us to be loose."
What goes through your mind when the lights dim and you're about to walk onstage?
I'm usually the most nervous at that point, but I don't get too nervous a lot. Just words. What the first words are of the first song, the first chord. I try to remember the city name I'm in, so I don't say "Hello, Ohio!" when I'm in frickin' Montana. (laughs) That's embarrassing. It's the ultimate way to make a crowd feel unwelcome. It's like, "Sorry, I've seen 800 places!"
Little Big Town have been doing this for a while. What do you credit their longevity to?
First of all, they're amazing voices. They blend so well together. When those four people sing together, it creates this perfect chord. It's very pleasing to listen to. And they're all really, really nice. They're hard-working, and they're sweet people. And you can tell there's no ego involved. A lot of times with groups like that, you can tell that some members are trying to push ahead to be heard above the other ones. It's not like that with them. It's simply what's best for the song, and I think that's really tasteful. They all bring something different to the table.
You mentioned their work ethic. At this point, do you feel like you have to give everything you've got to build a career?
Yeah, pretty much. There are some people coming up right now that want it so bad. You have no room to slack, you know? Do I want to get up at 9 and sing? No. But do I love to sing? Yeah. It doesn't feel like work to me because I enjoy it so much. Sometimes I feel a little guilty, like, "This is my job? I get paid to hang out with people? Play music and travel, see new places?" I'm just thankful.
Now that you've been on the radio, are you seeing people singing along?
Yeah! It's been fun to see what songs people gravitate towards because I don't have an album out yet. These people are finding it on YouTube and memorizing the words. That's really cool to me. It gives me an early indicator as far as what I feel like people are going to like. People have been learning the words, and there are a few songs that are becoming increasingly known. That gets me stoked.
Any big plans for release day of your album, Same Trailer, Different Park?
There will be a Record Store Day edition on 4/20, which is cool. Yeah, we're going to do a vinyl, which I love because I'm a big collector. We'll do something fun around that day. Otherwise, the music will be out March 19. And it's two weeks until the first Kenny Chesney date, basically. I'm like, "Oh, my God, I have to get my shit together."
What are you looking forward to the most on that tour?
That's just crazy. What I do [as a performer now], I can get my point across to five people in a room with no mics and just an acoustic guitar. So how do I take that, without making it cheesy, and also reach the person in the nosebleed section? That's going to be a challenge, but I'm looking forward to it. I think it's going to make me a better performer. Am I going to strut the stage in a diamond-encrusted head mic? No. But it's going to be an interesting challenge. And, oh, my gosh, Kenny is the pinnacle, as far as entertaining goes, in any genre. I have a lot to learn, but it's going to be fun. He's a really nice guy.
Those are fun shows for fans, too.
Honestly, I have never been. It's pretty weird. For some reason, I equate venue size to my hometown population. It's the only way I can wrap my brain about it. The town where I went to school has about five or six thousand people. When I think about that, multiplied by however many times it takes to get to 70 to 80 to 90,000 people in one place listening, that is unreal to me. I don't know what is going to happen when I see those people for the first time.


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Bethlehem police shut down the 600 block of Hayes Street on the South Side following a report of gunshots fired Wednesday morning, but the call turned out to be a hoax, according to police.
The city's emergency response team and tactical vehicle were deployed, as well as an ambulance and other emergency personnel, after receiving a report about 9:15 a.m. that two gunshots were heard in a row home at 632 Hayes St. in the Yosko Park neighborhood.
Lt. Mark DiLuzio said police responded believing victims were in the home, but officers found no evidence of that and determined the call to be a hoax.
According to emergency radio dispatches, police were unable to make contact with anyone in the home and were contemplating making a forced entry, but delayed action after they couldn't find the "neighbor" who reported hearing the gunshots.
One of the neighbors police contacted, though, said they did not know of anyone in the neighborhood with the name the caller used.
After listening to the call again, an emergency radio dispatcher told police it was possible the call was a hoax. Hoax calls have been a problem across the country for police and fire departments, which respond as if it is an actual emergency, usually with the Special Weapons and Tactical team. Such incidents have become known as "swatting."
DiLuzio said swatting puts first responders at risk of being hurt when rushing to the incident and could potentially delay the city's response to an actual emergency. He said the 911 call was placed from a cellphone and investigators are trying to determine who made it.
Emergency personnel were on scene for about an hour before determining the call was a hoax.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Detective David Bartera at 610-997-7684.
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By Mary Ann Baron
I was privileged to take a trip recently to the town of Lititz, Lancaster County, to experience the Speedwell Forge Wolf Sanctuary of PA., the home of the "Speedwell Wolves" and of Levi, the much-publicized wolf-dog (gray wolf-Malamute, who has been renamed Liberty) who recently ran away from his home in Northeast Philadelphia in March and was found in Pennypack Park on July 3. Levi was sent to the sanctuary because his owner, Kasey Lyons, did not have a permit for the hybrid, which is required by law.
The Darlington family has offered refuge on 22 acres to wolves who have found themselves without a place in the natural world for 32 years. The late William H. Darlington, founder and executive director, oversaw the creation of the sanctuary with his wife, Barbara, and ran it from 1980 to 1998. William died in June of 1998 at the age of 72. It is now run by their daughter Dawn, now the president; caretaker Darin Tompkins and Mrs. Darlington, the director and behind-the-scenes advisor. The nonprofit sanctuary is licensed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The last wild wolf in Pennsylvania was sighted more than 100 years ago. The sanctuary, first created as an educational facility, has allowed wolves to choose their mates. Over 40 wolves are currently cared for with no financial assistance from government or corporations. The only income comes from donations, tours and educational programs. The wolves are never given away or sold; they all live out their entire lives in the sanctuary. According to an internet search, there are at least 40 wolf sanctuaries in the lower 48 states, but Speedwell Forge in Lititz is the only one in Pennsylvania.
"Each wolf is treated as an individual but not as a pet," explained Dawn. "Each animal has its own name because it has its own personality."
The tour I went on had a very knowledgeable guide who led us through the sanctuary, stopping to see
face-to-face the different wolf packs, each of which has its own large enclosure in which to run, eat and live with other members of the pack. During our tour some of the wolves came very close to the enclosures to see us humans, and others stood farther away.
The tour lasted about one hour, and we were able to see the wolves in a very intimate setting. The sanctuary caters to families, and guides take time to answer questions. The sanctuary also offers occasional special events such as a music and art event that was held in May, 2011. Wolf biographies are listed on their website, so you can become familiar with them before you come on a tour.
As our nation is again killing wolves in Idaho and other states, and their numbers are decreasing rapidly,
most of us may never have an opportunity to see wolves except in movies, zoos and on TV. In January, 2012, Congress voted to remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List in the northern Rockies, which threatens the future of the gray wolf.
The Wolf Sanctuary in Lititz gives us a rare opportunity to see and experience the lives of wolves. I encourage everyone to take a trip to Lancaster County for the day to learn more about these beautiful, misunderstood, courageous animals.
What does the Wolf Sanctuary need most of all? "We need money!" insisted Dawn. "Fencing is not cheep, and we need to keep growing to provide homes for incoming wolves. Every week we get calls, and we want to help as many as we can, but we need enclosures, we need ponds and buckets and sand piles to play in, trees to siesta under….
"We also need manpower. Are there any companies out there willing to donate time and energy to help? We have such great plans, but it takes an army, and we are but a few.
"And we need frozen meat. Each wolf needs a minimum of five pounds per day. Yikes! We are very grateful to all those who have emptied their freezers and to the restaurants in our area that donate their scraps."
In addition to the wolf enclosures, a beautifully restored bed and breakfast, The Speedwell Forge Bed and Breakfast, located on the sanctuary property enables one to visit the wolves on off-tour times on a more personal level throughout the day into the early evening. "You don't get to go in (to the enclosures) and interact with them," said Dawn, "but you can sit there are watch all day if you want."
I would highly recommend a weekend visit. You can read more at www.wolfsancpa.com or contact the sanctuary at email@example.com. Their mailing address is 465 Speedwell Forge Rd., Lititz, PA 17543.
Mary Ann Baron, a Chestnut Hill resident, is co-founder of Philadelphia Advocates for the Deer (PAD).


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Microsoft has pushed out an update for its Xbox Music client on Windows 8. The app enables consumers to tune into their favourite genres with collections and more that's store in the cloud and available on multiple hardware with a respective client. This latest release introduces a few minor improvements.
According to the official change log, the following is what's new in 1.4.18:
- Give free listening a try without having to sign-in
- Access search from within the app
- Bug fixes and other UI enhancements
We've also been informed that Redmond has added a new setting in the preferences menu, which enables users to select whether or not added / purchased music on other hardware from the Xbox Music service is automatically downloaded to this device. Be sure to watch out for any update notifications on your Windows 8 device for Xbox Music.
Update: Turns out only the change logis actually new. Thanks, folks!
Thanks, Travis, for the tip!


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Forced to start three true freshmen after losing two starting tackles to injury, UCLA has spent nearly half the season with its youngest offensive line in school history.
How have they fared?
"I'd give them like a B-, maybe," offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone said. "Maybe a C+. I think I've got them now where, 50 percent of the time, they actually go the right way. So that's an improvement."
Jokes aside, he maintained that first-year right guard Alex Redmond – a Freshman All-American – right tackle Caleb Benenoch and left guard Scott Quessenberry all have promising futures after what has been a turbulent season.
For example: In a 38-33 loss to Arizona State on Nov. 23, the Bruins surrendered a season-high nine sacks. A week later, they held a USC defensive front for just two in a 35-14 victory.
The main difference, according to head coach Jim Mora, was the 22-point hole UCLA took into halftime against the Sun Devils. At the Coliseum, the Bruins (9-3) led by seven after two quarters and by 14 after three.
"When you get a team in a position when you can run it or throw it, and they can't just pin their ears back and rush the passer, it makes it a lot easier on the offensive line," he said.
The team has also simplified its blocking scheme to make the playbook easier to digest for its trio of teenagers, something redshirt sophomore center Jake Brendel pointed out. Heading into Tuesday's Sun Bowl against Virginia Tech (8-4), the unit will have had two weeks of game prep to further absorb those details.
"I think the best thing to do with young guys is make sure they understand exactly what they do so they can do it with confidence and do it with speed and be decisive," Mora said. "Maybe we sacrifice a little bit of complexity … but that's OK right now."
Mora's firey personality has fit seamlessly into the college ranks, but the second-year coach hasn't fully adjusted from a pro career that spanned over two decades. After wrapping up the Bruins' last true practice of the season on Sunday, the 52-year-old waxed a bit about sending seniors off.
"I think that's something I'm still adjusting to with college football," he said. "You go into this last game and you know there's a group of players, that this is the last time you're going to get to coach them, get to watch them run around the field in a UCLA uniform. That's not something I'm used to.
"There was always a lot of uncertainty at the next level, but you never knew for sure. Here, it's final. It's certain."
Run, run, run
Defensive coordinator Bud Foster has worked as a Virginia Tech assistant coach since 1987. Even considering his lengthy tenure, the 54-year-old thinks UCLA's Brett Hundley measures up against most of the other quarterbacks he's seen.
"He does a great job of creating when things aren't there," Foster said of the redshirt sophomore, who leads the Bruins with 587 rushing yards and nine touchdowns. "When you have that element with a dual-threat guy, there's always concern. … We've played some really good ones from Donovan McNabb to different people like that. He's in that mode, but he's bigger.
"The one thing I've been really impressed with is his toughness when he runs. He breaks a lot of tackles."
Coincidentally, McNabb has long been one of Hundley's athletic idols. The former Syracuse star had one of his most memorable collegiate performances against Virginia Tech, leading the Orange to a 28-26 win over the Hokies in 1998. His 13-yard touchdown pass to tight end Steve Brominski with no time left capped a 14-play, 83-yard drive — one that also included his 41-yard run.
Side note: No. 1 Florida State was not on the Hokies' schedule this year, relieving Foster from having to coach against Heisman winner Jameis Winston.


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If you're ready to take the plunge Infopeople is providing the opportunity for a deeper dive into readers' advisory. On September 11, 2012 experienced Infopeople instructor Francisca Goldsmith will launch "Beyond Books: Advanced Readers' Advisory," a course that will help your library stake a claim as a 21st century advisory portal by stretching your advisory services beyond books and the library walls. Register now to learn more about how to make your library the hub of your community's reader's advisory resources.
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Sunday, March 29, 2009
Children Find Meaning in Old Family Tales
As this article clearly supports my opinion on the value of sharing family stories, with permission from the author, it is reprinted here.
Life Stories: Children Find Meaning in Old Family Tales
By Sue Shellenbarger
When C. Stephen Guyer's three children were growing up, he told them stories about how his grandfather, a banker, lost all in the 1930s, but didn't lose sight of what he valued most. In one of the darkest times, Mr. Guyer says, when his grandfather was nearly broke, he loaded his family into the car and took them to see family members in Canada. The message: "There are more important things in life than money," says Mr. Guyer, of Littleton, Colo.
The tale took on new relevance recently, when Mr. Guyer downsized to a small house from a more luxurious one. He was worried that his children, a daughter, 15, and twins, 22, would be upset. To his surprise, they weren't. Instead, their reaction echoed their great-grandfather's. "What they care about," Mr. Guyer says his children told him, "is how warm are the people in the house, how much of their heart is accessible."
As parents cut budgets, many are finding family stories have surprising power to help children through hard times. Storytelling experts say the phenomenon reflects a growing national interest in telling tales, evidenced by a rise in storytelling events and festivals. New research bears out the value of family stories, linking teens' knowledge of them to better behavior and mental health.
An Emory University study of 65 families with children ages 14 to 16 found kids' ability to retell parents' stories was linked to a lower rate of depression and anxiety and less acting-out of frustration or anger, says Robyn Fivush, a psychology professor. Knowing family stories "helps children put their own experience in perspective," Dr. Fivush says.
The trick is telling the stories in a way children can hear. We're not talking here about the kind of story that begins, "When I was a kid, I walked to school every day uphill both ways, barefoot in the snow." Instead, choose a story suited to your child's needs, and make eye contact to create "a personal experience," says Sherry Norfolk, chairman of the National Storytelling Network, a Jonesborough, Tenn., nonprofit. "You don't have to tell children what they should take from the story," she says. "They can intuitively understand what the moral is."
When Carla Freeman's daughter became anxious a few years ago about having to change schools, the Atlanta mother related her own childhood stories of switching to another school in her community. Her old friends dropped her and, at her new school, "I was kind of an oddball" at first, she told her daughter. But Ms. Freeman bounced back and made new friends. She credits the stories with helping her daughter, now 12, develop resiliency and the ability to "hold herself together" against challenges.
A touch of humor helps. At Scott Prengle's Dallas home, his son Bobby, 17, has heard tales about his grandfather growing up in times so hard that his hungry schoolmates would devour apple cores left over from his lunch. As Bobby tapped a nearly empty salad-dressing bottle over his salad at dinner one evening, Scott laughed and invited him to do as his grandfather did: Put water in the bottle and shake it up, to use every last drop. Scott says his father's frugal habits "drove us crazy, but the idea was that nothing went to waste."
While Bobby declined to water down his dressing, he says of his grandfather that "I follow in his footsteps" in other ways, saving paper clips and rubber bands. And when Scott recently trimmed the family budget, he thought he saw an echo of his late father in Bobby, in the way he calmly accepted the loss of his oft-used gym membership.
Even when you think your children aren't listening to your stories, Dr. Fivush says, they probably are. Thomas Pontes thought his children, 12, 14 and 16, shrugged off tales of his grandfather, an immigrant farmhand who worked his way up from living in a barn to owning a home. To Mr. Pontes, of Providence, R.I., the story shows "the kind of optimism you need to pick yourself up from a field somewhere tending cattle" to cross the Atlantic, fueled solely by hope.
But when I asked his daughter Katie, 16, about the stories, she not only remembered them, but said they've "helped me become more appreciative of my life and how easy things are for me." Even if kids don't seem to appreciate family stories, she says, in time they'll "realize just how important they are."
Ms. Shellenbarger, resident of Portland Oregon area, is the creator and writer of The Wall Street Journal's "Work & Family" column for which she has received several awards. (See: http://familiesandwork.org/site/events/wlla/site/honorees/2005bios/shellenbarger.html)
Thank you Ms. Shellenbarger.
Emily Aulicino
Portland, Oregon
©29 March 2009
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I love your blog. It is exactly what I was Googling to find - a blog about family memories, more than a genealogy writing plan.
I recently started a blog on WordPress called *A Memory Ago* in which I am writing little tidbits of memories. I have also compiled family memory books for both of my parents when they turned 90. I want to spend more time exploring your wonderful blog.
- November 21, 2009 at 3:50 PM
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Thank you Amemoryago for your kind words.
You might consider my booklet for some great ideas. A couple of them have been published in the archives of this blog, but I won't put many on the forum as the booklet is for sale.
Best wishes in your endeavors.
- November 21, 2009 at 4:11 PM
- Lita C. Malicdem said...
I'm following "Writing Memories" for the wonderful posts about family. It's great to read such stories. I included your blog as one of my 10 recipients of a blog award. I was about to inform you but was away for a while. You deserve the award.
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Blogs are so informative where we get lots of information on any topic. Nice job keep it up!!
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OK, who planned the "live on stage" program at Jefferson Elementary School? What a disappointment.
Where should I begin?
First and foremost, you don't plan a free animal show open to the public and expect an elementary gym to have enough room, which it didn't, so my kids and I had to be turned away. How unprofessional.
Then, to top it off, people at the school said they had nothing to do with the show planning. Who did, the kinkajous?
The company that ran the show was very apologetic. The school told me to call them and see when their next show is. No, you can call me at 815-440-7275 and tell me when the next show will be.
And just a tip from your Uncle Lar, have it at the Posthouse Ballroom, Dixon Historic Center, Loveland Center, Dixon Historic Center, Reagan Middle School, Dixon High School; heck, have it outside where Mumford was – just naming a few places that I know of. I've lived in Dixon only 10 months.
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A winner was selected from 11 designs submitted by 5 freelance designers.
We are Reward Me, a mobile application that loves the local business. We help local businesses reward their loyal customers.
For Consumers: Consumers download our mobile application and automatically receive points when they walk into their favorite restaurants or shops. There is absolutely no need for them to check-in. The user is then able to redeem points for rewards.
For Merchants: Merchants are able to reward their best customers. While "deal" companies like Groupon allow merchants to bring in 1-time traffic at a loss in hopes that it will bring in foot-traffic in the long run, we provide merchants with the power to retain their margins and encourage their best customers to become their evangelists.
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Target: 18 - 35 males and females in affluent cities: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Austin, and Boulder. These consumers are loyal to the local restaurant. They try to find the best restaurants in their town that are not a franchise owned by "the man."
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Too bad. I just wanted to find out about the winds on crissy, but all the data is only available for members. It seems, that they closed several spots and want to earn money... but not mine...
I thought the Crissy Fields wind meters have always been reserved to premium subscribers? Can't you just make predictions and see what the neighboring free sites give you? You can also look at the NOAA website, stormsurf and pretty soon you will get good, just need a bit of work to do it yourself if you don't want to pay for the premium package. Oh, and don't forget the cameras, just open the wind cams and see if there's somebody kiting.
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Check out this wunderground website, maybe this will help:
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Thanks for the links, guys!
It's not, that I dont't know other sites, but this one was so convenient...
Convenient? I mean it's a nice site for an overall view but I found nothing for Sherman.
Shuttles available upwind from Pittsburg and Sherman all summer. Come see what kiting west has to offer.
What Supermonkey said. It's less than $10 a month if you join for a year. It costs me that much in gas to drive one way to Sherman (my local spot) and WAY more to drive to Waddell (they need to get that friggin phone line fixed, though).
And you WILL miss sessions that Ikite subscribers get when the free forecasts are wrong...
aka Pablito
It says 10M, but it's really a 9.
Forecast? Hell, I wish I had a dollar for every time he or it was wrong. As for cheap... let's just say not all of us are as blessed to be rich bastards.
Shuttles available upwind from Pittsburg and Sherman all summer. Come see what kiting west has to offer.
I lost 3rd Ave. Channel as well- my primary sensor. Pretty much useless now without a sub. Surfline is only $70 bucks a year. WTF? I'd say 100/yr is not quite good value, but extremely convenient to get everything in one click after customizing myiK.
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Mike Mattarocci needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 117 designs submitted by 30 freelance designers.
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I'm helping my clients and friends "Scooter and Lavelle" get themselves a good, new logo. Their website is http://www.scooterandlavelle.com to get a better idea of what they do or check this video out:
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Mickey's Toontown is an interactive metropolis full of topsy turvy architecture and screwy sculptures. You can even visit the charming houses of Mickey, Minnie and other classic Disney characters. It's the place where some of your favorite Toons call home!
There's so much to climb, ride and run around, it could even make a toon doggone dizzy! Hop into Lenny the Cab in Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin for a madcap ride through the streets of Toontown. Meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse at their adorable houses. While you're there, tour the entertaining homes of other classic Toons. Zip around on Gadget's Go Coaster, the ingenius invention of a very clever mouse. And don't forget to talk to the mailbox — you never know which one might talk back.
Laugh it up at the Gag Factory, chock full o' hilarious goodies featuring Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck, Goofy and Pluto. If your sides don't ache too much, spend some time next door at Toontown Five & Dime for fanciful Toon merchandise.
The Toons work up quite an appetite from all those gags and laughs, so they've made sure there are plenty of quick bites to grab. If pizzas and salads are your taste, have a delicious meal as you sit outside at Daisy's Diner. The hotdogs at Pluto's Dog House are also barking good! And for dessert, there's nothing mooo-re refreshing than a swirly chocolate and vanilla treat from Clarabelle's.
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Downtown is packed with surprises, such as the Police Phone where you can eavesdrop on "Toontown's Finest." And check out the Fireworks Factory. Push the plunger for all kinds of explosive results! In Toon Square, every day is a city holiday. The "Clockenspiel" whistles, hammers and shrieks every half hour, and Goofy's Gas Station stands by to goof up your car most any time.
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Ed Balls, technology, and empowering people
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Today at work, the children took a well deserved mini-trip to the local police station to have photo's taken, meet the dogs, try on the handcuffs and see the day-to-day activities of their bobbies first hand.
I, unfortunately, couldn't go as there were two adults already accompanying the trip, and, as a matter of circumstance, the mini-bus couldn't fit me on due to lack of seats.
Fine, I thought, instead I shall go back into the classroom and have a quick look at Liberal Conspiracy, see what they have to offer today.
Sunny Hundal had written a piece promulgating his disappointment of New Labour's disavowal of its centre-left roots, noting that despite not having anywhere else to turn, leftwingers should put their weight behind the party rather than leave it up to the Tories to fill the gaps (I admit that I've simplified his main arguments).
I largely agreed with the article. Though I would have changed two things about it.
Firstly, the problem is that some other options have cropped up for Labour leftwingers, some may well remember Lord Ashdown's boasts that there were defections to his party around the time of the last local/European elections. Not to mention the Greens and smaller parties.
What a worrying prospect it is when one of our leading opinionists mentions; "That anger [of the expenses scandal] has now concentrated on the shattered Brown administration, whose manifest failings could destroy Labour's chances of winning another election – maybe forever, if the Liberal Democrats and Greens take over what remains of the centre-left."
The second thing I'd change is to do with when Sunny mentions; "So at this stage it makes more sense for Labour sympathisers to gear up for the General Election in 5-6 years time and figure out what are the big arguments the party needs to make and the coalitions it needs to build." I say why wait until then. I see the realistic purpose of his mentioning this time period, but, the Labour party has the innovation to prove itself worthwhile of a progressive ticket, this is just obfuscated by blind obedience (to the Labour right) and kop-out rebellion (often, I should add, not always!).
Sunny, rather ambigiously, ends his entry with the question (not yet answered in the comment space below) "how can technology play a part in that in [influencing the Labour administration's appeals to its centre-left homebase?]"
Well in thinking about possible ways technology can play a part in a progressive Labour party, I was thinking about what direction Ed Balls had pointed to in his recently published White Paper, with his proposal of;
"Setting up social networking websites for all schools to allow mothers and fathers to share "advice and information". A series of trials for individual schools will be launched in September under a deal with the parenting websites Netmums and Dad Talk."
An effective means of cyber-communication could mean more power for teacher-parent learning facilitation, and bring about new interactivity to the classroom, exactly how the Labour party have intended, with their ideas on empowering people in the public services.
Technology is a useful tool for communication, and could be the key to bringing about change in the public sector, and democracy itself.
So, in response to Sunny's concluding question in his entry today, the Labour party, and Ed Balls especially, are already there.


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The general opinion appears to be:
1. Each child has a unique learning styles;
2. Effective teachers adapt their lessons to appeal to each learning style.
I agree with #1. I disagree with #2. Shouldn't teachers try to correct and train a student's learning style?
I think most agree that the following are the major learning styles.
- visual (learn by seeing)
aural or audial (learn by hearing)
reading/writing (learn by processing text)
kinesthetic or practical (learn by doing).
Now I think teachers need to try and train students into the text-based learning style. dont we always say we have to teach students how to learn? seems to me if we cater to a given learning style we might be handicapping that student by not teaching him/her the one learning style that will keep that student learning all their life long.
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Mentored by David Fox and his algal biofuels team, Tarryn Miller is focused on cyanobacteria—microscopic solar energy refineries that convert the sun's energy and atmospheric carbon to energy sources. She's convinced that these fast-growing photosynthetic bacteria may solve the world's energy crisis.
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Rock aficionado Ian Stone researches carbon sequestration to determine the best methods to capture the greenhouse gas that increases global warming. As an evocative nature photographer and poet, he also integrates science and art to better understand the natural world.
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Did you know there was a thing called the Movement for Happiness? I learned this the other day when I heard on the radio that they were looking for a National Director at a reputed salary of £80,000 per year. I imagine that will make someone very happy indeed.
It set me thinking. What makes us happy? What would make us happy? What is happiness anyway? Is it a warm gun? a cigar called Hamlet? South Indian garlic chicken with coriander? A Macallan 18 year old with a sherry oak finish? A good woman?….. A bad woman?
According to Helen Keller, "True happiness is not attained through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy purpose."
"You will never be happier than you expect. To change your happiness, change your expectation." So said Bette Davis
Samuel Johnson said that " Hope is itself a species of happiness, and, perhaps, the chief happiness which this world affords."
Here are some more definitions:
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." – Mahatma Gandhi
"Happiness is an inner state of well being. A state of well being enables you to profit from your highest: thoughts, wisdom, intelligence, common sense, emotions, health, and spiritual values in your life." – Lionel Ketchian
"Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence." – Aristotle
"Happiness: An agreeable sensation arising from contemplating the misery of another." – Ambrose Bierce
"Life can be divided into the horrible and miserable." – Woody Allen
"Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory." – Albert Schweitzer
So dear reader, how would you define happiness and what makes or would make you happy?
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The Volvo V40 was introduced in 2012 at the Geneva Motor Show to much acclaim. It combines the practicality of a hatchback with the luxurious interior and exterior style recently revived by the Volvo brand.
The Volvo V40 is known for its many features ranging from the exterior to the interior cabin. One of the most noteworthy features is the Pedestrian Airbag, which is rumored to be the first of its kind in the world. This unique and revolutionary design feature was created to reduce any pedestrian injuries in the event of an abrupt car stop. Other additions compliment this safety feature including, the Volvo City Safety system and the Pedestrian Safety function accompanied by full automatic braking power.
When put under review, the Volvo V40 is gaining recognition for its sleek design, five-door hatch, modern and fresh exterior, and turbocharged engine. The five-door hatch lends way for unique design features along with additional cabin and cargo space. The cargo capacity itself is capable of transporting 335 L. Inside the cabin, you can benefit from an abundance of space with 1073 mm in front leg room and 953 mm in front head room. The V40 is also known for its comfortable design in the back seat with 847 mm rear leg room for passengers.
More importantly, the Volvo V40 is building a reputation for challenging consumers who would otherwise opt for the Audi or BMW counterparts in the class. With a fresh interior and all the luxury accents imaginable, it is hard to resist the new Volvo. U.S. consumers will have to wait patiently in hopes that this model makes its way across the Atlantic and into local showrooms.
Exploring the 2012 Volvo V40 is much like finding one hidden gem after another. Along the exterior you will encounter a sturdy frame that reaches 4369 mm in length and 1445 mm in height. The first year model lineup includes multiple trim packages, including two different diesel D2 packages, the D3, and the D4. Petrol trim packages are also available in the T3 and T4. All variations include the park assist pilot, lane keeping aid, and Volvo On Call Mobile App.
Starting under the hood, Volvo is introducing a vareity of engine types and descriptions all boasting their own unique attributes. The D2 (205/tire) four-cylinder, diesel engine reaches 115 horsepower and 0-100 in 12.3 seconds. The D2 engine boasts similar stats with some minimal variations in terms of performance. Moving up on the trim packages you can also choose from the D3 five-cylinder engine with front wheel drive that builds to 150 horespower. The D4 reaches 177 horsepower and two Petrol versions known as the T3 and the T4 reach 150 and 180 horsepower, respectively.
The sleek and superb body style of each trim package remains the same in terms of height, weight, length and cabin measurements. Exterior color options are plentiful and include Flamenco Red Metallic, Vibrant Copper Metallic, and Silver Metallic, to name a few. Rim options ranging from Mannan 7x17 to Matres 7x16 are also avaliable on the T3 and T4 packages. Rich leather upholstry and trim features can also be customized to meet all of your design needs.
Additionally, one can expect to find plenty of standard features—regardless of the trim package—such as the Volvo engine start and stop system and the brake energy regeneration. To keep in line with Volvo's rich safety history, the advanced V40 is equipped with state-of-the-art technology ranging from the pedestrian airbag to the City Safety System.
The first model Volvo V40 was released in 2012 and there has been brief mention of the 2013 Volvo V40 protypes, but no confirmed data has been released.
Unfortunately for US consumers, the 2012 Volvo V40 will not be sold in the states. It is currently under production in Volvo manufacturing plants in Belgium and should be released in Europe at some point in the summer. The new sleek design of the V40 will be a direct competition for other cars in the class such as the Audi A3 or the BMW 1 Series.
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The 2004 Volvo V40 classifies as a compact station wagon that first debuted in 1995.
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The 2002 Volvo V40 wagon is the smaller version in the Swedish maker's wagon line-up.
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- Overall Length:7.625"
- Blade Length:3.125"
- Blade Thickness:0.13"
- Blade Material:CPM-S35VN
- Blade Style:Drop Point
- Blade Grind:Flat
- Finish:Black
- Edge Type:Serrated
- Handle Length:4.50"
- Handle Thickness:0.44"
- Handle Material:Aluminum
- Color:Blue
- Weight:3.20 oz.
- User:Right Hand
- Pocket Clip:Tip-Down
- Knife Type:Double-Action OTF Automatic
- Opener:Thumb Slide
- Brand:Microtech
- Model:UTX-85
- Model Number:125-2BL
- Country of Origin:USA
- Best Use:Tactical
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Microtech's UTX-85 out the front knife series is compact, functional, affordable and makes a great all around user or collectible. The UTX-85 blade has a black finish and is made from S35VN. These models feature a limited olive drab anodized handle. The black pocket clip makes carry easy. The clip is reversible or removable. The screws on this model require the Makora tri-wrench bit (click HERE) to remove or adjust.