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Maybe it's because LIFE magazine covered the Second World War so extensively, with dozens of photographers and correspondents logging tens of thousands of miles, reporting from places like Iwo Jima, the Ardennes and Berlin in the final days of the Reich — maybe that's why the tone of its March 1947 report on the Swiss resort of St. Moritz feels at-once amused, and slightly annoyed.
Of course, LIFE had always paid attention to the idle rich, and when it felt like it, the magazine could be as fulsome and as frothy in its coverage of that fascinating breed as any other publication of the era. The magazine's editors were well aware — especially in the post-war years — that a steady diet of garcinia cambogia extract, austerity, disaster and other hard-news staples might earn LIFE accolades, but the only sure way to sell copies (and ads) was to make sure there were stories on celebrities, royalty and other "beautiful people" in the mix.
In its March 10, 1947, issue, LIFE took a look at those beautiful people, in one of their more beautiful playgrounds, and while the photographs by Alfred Eisenstaedt convey the sheer luxury of the life they led, it's hard not to detect just the slightest hint of a sneer in the way the piece was introduced. There's no real animosity here; but nor is there much hand-wringing over the fact that — for at least some of St. Moritz's more absurd, and absurdly rich, habitues — the world was changing beneath their feet.
The exiled royalty, minor princes, beauties, near beauties, sportsmen and bankers of the International Set consider St Moritz the place to spend a winter holiday. It is not just because this village, tucked high in the Alps of southeast Switzerland, is world-renowned as a winter sports center, with a famous Olympic bobsled run, unparalleled ski slopes and miles of beautiful mountain trails. It is mostly because St. Moritz is the most fashionable village in Europe. For more than half a century royalty has assembled on its Alpine slopes, at its outdoor cocktail bars and in its luxurious dining rooms. St. Moritz has always been the place to see the world's great. It has also been the place for the not-so-great to be seen.
Somehow St. Moritz got through the war without closing. This winter, despite currency restrictions, the resort has all the sybaritic elegance of prewar years…. Only nowadays, as one native observed, "The princes are not princes any more."


text: Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard (1818-1893) was a U.S. military officer who later served as a Confederate general during the Civil War (1861-65). A native of Louisiana, Beauregard resigned from the U.S. Army in February 1861 and ordered the first shots of the Civil War during the bombardment of Fort Sumter in April 1861. Beauregard was instrumental in the early Confederate victory at the First Battle of Bull Run and in 1862 served at the Battle of Shiloh and Siege of Corinth. Beauregard's outspoken and combative nature led to a strained relationship with Confederate President Jefferson Davis, and in 1863 he was removed from his post and placed in command of the defenses of Charleston, South Carolina, where helped withstand repeated naval assaults by Union forces. Beauregard later returned to the field and led a crucial defense of Petersburg in 1864. After the war Beauregard worked as a railroad director and as a supervisor for the Louisiana Lottery. He died in 1893 at the age of 74.

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Secondhand Coilover Shocks - Buying UsedPosted in How To: Suspension Brakes on January 22, 2014
Recycling someone's pre-owned parts, and making them work on your rig, is a big part of how most of us make this seemingly expensive hobby affordable. As your build platform evolves, it's natural to gravitate towards more performance-derived components. One of the most common progressions for those tuning-up their suspension is to make the leap to coilover shocks. So, in this edition of Buying Used, we are shelling out tips for what to look for when buying a used coilover.
Coilovers are not cheap, and even used, they can still fetch a premium. But, paying half-price is still better than buying at full pop. Since coilovers are typically valved from the manufacturer for a specific application, choosing the right shocks for your vehicle isn't as simple as picking one that is the correct length. On enthusiast websites such as www.race-dezert.com, you might get lucky and find a pair valved correctly for your vehicle, but it's safer to assume that you'll need to have the shock revalved.
Fortunately, re-valving a coilover isn't a big deal and virtually every piece on and inside a coilover can be replaced. Most off-road shops and shock manufacturers charge around $100 per shock to rebuild/revalve a coilover. If you are a savvy DIY guy, re-valving a coilover shock is something that can be done in your home garage, but it will take some research and a proper tool set. Coils are another part of the equation, but coil rates tend to be even more vehicle specific than the shock's valving. For this reason, the shock bodies tend to be sold separately from the coils.
A. Examine the body closely for dents, corrosion, and damage to the threads. A large dent can cause the piston to stick, and damaged threads can give you trouble when adjusting your coils.
B. If the shock has coils, look closely for cracks. Chipping powdercoat is a common sight, so don't let that be a deal breaker. Hopefully, the coils are separated and you can easily see if any are bent.
C. A bent coilover shaft is something we've seen a lot, so look closely. Rust and corrosion can also eat away at the important component. The shaft is not a cheap part to replace, and a damaged one can be a sign of internal damage. With the nitrogen charge removed from the reservoir, you should be able to completely cycle the shaft. Shock manufacturers list the shock's collapsed and extended lengths. These will be good numbers to have with you to make sure what you are getting is as listed and the shock is cycling correctly.
D. Not all coilovers will have reservoirs. If you are looking at coilovers with an externally-mounted reservoir, check around the reservoir fittings, hose (if applicable), charge port, and the body of the shock for leaks. Any leaks, big or small, are signs that the shock will likely need to be rebuilt.
E. If the seller recently pulled the coilovers off of a rig, they should still have nitrogen in the reservoir. Ask the seller what psi they ran and then check the pressure with a gauge. Minimum psi is around 130 psi, but we commonly see shocks charged between 150-200 psi. Running too little pressure can cause cavitation and damage the shock.
F. Ask the seller if they have extra valve stacks and a record of what the current valving is. You can use this info to see if the shock will work for you and get a starting point if you decide the shocks need adjusting.
G. The shock mounting eyelets can wear the same as a rod end, so check for excess slop. The eyelet housing is another area we've seen cracked and damaged beyond repair.
H. If it is a dual-rate coilover, make sure the slider is in place and the stop rings (smaller threaded collars inside of the coil) are present.
I. Look for signs of cracking in the rubber seat that rests at the bottom of the shaft. These are not meant to replace bumpstops on a vehicle, but rather keep the shaft bottom and body from ever contacting.


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Mr. Purdie was a printer and publisher of the Virginia Gazette, a newspaper still in print today.
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"I do remember the more pleasant times indeed when I first came to this colony, but much has happened over these past years. And now as the public printer to the colony, as a father, a husband, as a man of this community, this is my home, and I have regarded it as such.
That which I have is thankful to the community and the people of this great colony of Virginia. And if I can in any way defend the principles of the rights and liberties of this colony and defend the men who would stand in principle in staunch allies in defense of these claims of liberty and rights, I myself will do so gladly both in my person and by my newspaper - which in no way will reflect indeed the position of the Parliament in the favorable fashion, I can assure you.
The war is an unfortunate thing, but wars are brought about not by Virginians or these American colonies or their deeds or actions, but by the actions of men in Parliament who have grown deaf over the years to our claims.
If we must defend the principles, we must fight for them. A foundation is built upon and cannot be interfered with unless it is indeed by the general approbation of the people at large.
Let us hope indeed that we are successful in this endeavor; let us hope indeed that the soundness of mind will come to His Majesty and to the government in London and realize that they cannot subdue a people, they cannot war with them and expect them to be enslaved under them forever. "
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Originally built to capitalize on the look and feel of Audi cars, the Volkswagen Passat was meant to fill the gap left by the fading popularity of the Beetle in the early 1970s. Known in the United States at the time as the ""Dasher,"" the five-door family-oriented Passat wagon was launched in 1973 and powered by a 1.5-liter, inline, water-cooled 4 engine that could reach 75 horsepower. An Audi with an attached Volkswagen grille, the U.S. Passat was virtually identical to its foreign-sold twin, except for its single round headlamps in place of the more elongated hexagon-shaped units sold in Europe.
It was during this time in Volkswagen's history when the car manufacturer set to naming its vehicles after prominent planetary wind systems, the name Passat deriving from the German word for ""trade wind."" Later Volkswagen models would follow a similar suit: the Golf named for the Gulf Stream, Jetta for the Jet Stream, and the Sirocco for the Saharan wind of the same name.
As one of Volkswagen's more famous models, the Passat has been featured in numerous television shows and films over the years: ""The Bourne Identity,"" ""The Departed,"" ""Evan Almighty,"" ""NYPD Blue,"" ""Lost,"" and ""The Shield."" Over its six-generational history, the Volkswagen Passat received its share of industry accolades, including Best Family Car, Best Diesel Car, and Most Sensible Car.
To even the most casual consumer, the first generation Volkswagen Passat, known as the B1, would hardly be recognizable today, having gone through a series of radical body design changes since. The success of this first Passat trim, released in 1973, led to its being updated in 1981 under the B2 platform; at the time sold as either a four-cylinder petrol or diesel engine option.
Four years later in 1985, the Passat underwent a dramatic facelift, receiving an update to its interior, new larger taillights, wider bumpers, and a more prominent front-end grille. It was during this period of its design history that the Volkswagen Passat would take on a look that's much more similar to the models of today. Its signature look was still a few years off, however.
It wasn't until 1990 that not only would the Passat finally be made available in the U.S. under that name, but the vehicle would finally break off from its previous Audi-inspired exterior for a look all its own. As an all-new sedan and wagon, the 1990 model leapt ahead of its Volkswagen ancestors in terms of roominess, built atop a nine-foot plus wheelbase with a modern looking body with very flat sides, a grille-less nose, and an upright greenhouse area to fully maximize head, shoulder, and hip room.
1995's model witnessed a fine-tuning of the Passat's front-end, with an added new nose that included a traditional, trapezoidal radiator grille, revised trim, and bumpers; all of which resulted in a few more inches of interior space and overall vehicle length. The 1998 Passat saw its most fully-realized version to date, with curvier body lines, a roof top cargo-rack, and optional four-wheel drive. Buyers were also treated to the choice of either a five-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission.
Designed in Wolfsburg Germany and built in the U.S. with our unique North American sensibilities in mind, the latest Volkswagen Passat is better equipped overall, larger inside and out, and a tad cheaper for 2012 than it was in 2011.
Lacking a touch of the exterior distinction that set its previous incarnations apart from those in its class, the 2012 Passat is a bit more simplified and angular in appearance, adorned with a three-bar horizontal grille, and simplified crease lines along both sides. Thanks to its longer wheelbase, the 2012 comes with a more than adequate truck space, nearly 16 cubic feet in all, and just over 39 inches of legroom for the rear cabin passengers. Standard interior amenities include cloth seats, Bluetooth, steering wheel mounted audio controls, and automatic, dual-zone climate control. Optional features abound, most notably: iPod capability, V-Tex leatherette seating, six-speed dual clutch automatic transmission, and a Fender Premium audio system.
Beneath the hood, the 2012 Volkswagen Passat comes in three engine options, the most powerful choice being a 280-horsepower, 3.6-liter, V-6 engine matched with a dual-clutch six-speed automatic transmission, with an EPA-estimated 20/28 mpg city/highway fuel economy rating. One step down nabs buyers a 170-hp, 2.5-liter, inline-five cylinder engine that takes regular gas and gets 30/40 mpg city/highway when paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The base model Passat TDI comes loaded with a 140-hp, two-liter, inline-four-cylinder diesel engine that gets 31/43 mpg city/highway with a six-speed manual.
The early 1980s saw Volkswagen tinkering endlessly with the Passat's powertrain, beginning in 1983 with a 1.6-liter diesel four with an added turbocharger. Rated at a meager 68-hp, this uninspired Passat took almost 15 seconds to reach 60mph. By 1985, the engine was expanded to 2.2-liters, delivering an improved 110-hp, with another tiny boost three years later to 115-hp.
With a new decade came the slow birth of a new Passat. Standard power for the 1990 model was a 2.0-liter version of the DOHC, 16-valve, four-cylinder engine then offered in the Golf GTI. Rated at 134-hp, it was the most powerful engine ever offered in this class of Volkswagen; it was good but not great. VW upped the ante two years later with a powerful Passat GLX that delivered some impressive engine thrust even by today's standards: the narrow-angle VR6, 12-valve cylinder packed a hefty 178-hp. This Passat tore up the road, going from zero to 60 mph in under eight seconds.
The mid-90s saw some changes to the Passat's outer design, most notably new bumpers and body trim, which improved the car's length to 181.3 inches, while the VW's interior received a minute mark-up in terms of passenger space.
By far the biggest hit for Passat enthusiasts that decade came with the celebrated 1998 midsize model. Delivering a respectable 150-hp and powered by a 1.8-liter turbo four that broke zero to 60 in eight seconds. This family-friendly sedan afforded buyers a roomy, stylish interior and sleek sophisticated exterior design.
The 2002 W8 Volkswagen Passat sedan/wagon took innovation in a slightly new direction with its 270-hp, eight-cylinder engine. Made up of two V4 modules, this five-speed automatic transmission with manual shift gate replaced the five-speed manual in previous versions. Introduced later that same year was a W8 Sport Package with a six-speed manual, plus firmer suspension and 17-inch tires, as opposed to its standard 16-inch.
2018 Volkswagen Passat
Midsize, Sedan
2017 Volkswagen Passat
2016 Volkswagen Passat
2015 Volkswagen Passat
2014 Volkswagen Passat
2013 Volkswagen Passat
There is a lot to like about the 2013 Volkswagen Passat.
2012 Volkswagen Passat
Everything: the Passat is now built in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as a model specifically designed and sold in America, and tailored for our tastes.
2010 Volkswagen Passat
Midsize, Sedan, Wagon
The Passat features several new features for the 2010 model year, including the replacement of the conventional manual and automatic transmissions with VW's lauded DSG gearbox, new touchscreen controls for the Bluetooth and audio, and a standard multifunction steering wheel.
2009 Volkswagen Passat
2008 Volkswagen Passat
The 2008 Volkswagen Passat has sporty performance, an exclusive interior, and admirable safety features.
2007 Volkswagen Passat
The 2007 Volkswagen Passat marks a favorite amongst buyers and continues popularity that began in 1990.
2006 Volkswagen Passat
Since the 1990's, The Volkswagen Passat continues to be a favorite within the midsize family cars.
2005 Volkswagen Passat
The 2005 Volkswagen Passat is available in 14 different models that include two different body styles and three models that are powered by diesel engines.
2004 Volkswagen Passat
The 2004 Volkswagen Passat is one of the most flexible sedans on the market.
2003 Volkswagen Passat
2002 Volkswagen Passat
The 2002 Volkswagen Passat is a well built and engineered car available as a sedan or wagon.
2001 Volkswagen Passat
As the first front-drive Volkswagen sold in America, the large four-door Passat, known as the Dasher in the U.
2000 Volkswagen Passat
The Volkswagen Passat is available with 10 available trims that range from station wagons to sedans.
1999 Volkswagen Passat
The 1999 Volkswagen Passat provides a large family car that has been in production since 1973.
1998 Volkswagen Passat
1997 Volkswagen Passat
The 1997 Volkswagen Passat never garnered much attention in the United States, but its updates to style and performance brings the GLX model to a wider audience.
1996 Volkswagen Passat
The 1996 Volkswagen Passat is a solidly-equipped passenger vehicle available as a sedan or wagon, and is the last release before Volkswagen issued an extensive redesign of the model.
1995 Volkswagen Passat
The 1995 Volkswagen Passat comes with the choice of two body styles (sedan and wagon), two engines, two transmissions, and three models.


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Location: Ruins of the Golden Land
I don't see how finding out about her fake tits would solve anything.... Nobody (Battler-George or Jessica, Maria not even mentioned) would be nosy enough to ask, perhaps they'd embarrassedly let the subject slip. But maybe a Yasu that is convinced on letting herself to Fate would confess everything if that was found out.
As for Ougon, the jiggling is no problem at all if you take into account that her damn skirt flips so much all the time, anyone could find out her gender whether they like it or not.
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Yep, I know. I was just making a point that anime will be anime. I'm sure they didn't even think the jiggling might be a plot hole in the first place.
(Or maybe they did, but as long as they get to put *bounce* *bounce*, who the hell cares???)
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Ok, so sad thought. At current publishing rate, and assuming they do the whole thing, Yen press won't be done producing Umineko in English until 2016.
Also, as to those theories about why Battler sucked at mysteries when he is meant to have read so many, I wonder if he always would have. I mean, Gameboard Battler might have (after all, who compares real life murders to books) but Ryu said he was surprised no-one called him on using old tricks. It is possible after Ep 2 if the fanbase had performed as requested and actually read old mystery novels, Battler would have started actually trying reasonable solutions to tricks.
|2012-09-12, 06:55
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Let's see, we know there would have been a "Virgilius" who would have played more of an Erika role. But I forget what else Ryukishi gave away about it. It would be fun to try to plot out how Land might have progressed, filling in the gaps. After all, Beatrice did claim that it was her greatest work! It would have to be suitably epic. And it should differ from the way the way the rest of the series progressed, at least in some ways, since Ryukishi made serious revisions at that time.
|2012-09-12, 09:58
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And also, wow, GoldenLand, this is an awesome idea, it would make a kickass Forgery. I'd really wish to try something like that if my schedule wasn't so messed up.
|2012-09-12, 10:09
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It actually would be cool try and figure Land. Lemme see what I can remember on the fly (Sing and try to remember~)
'Our Confessions' I think, was a written scketch of the gameboard in Land, right? From there, we can think that some of the clues presented in the EPs that replaced Land (3-4 and some loose hint in 5-6? I can't remember...) were going to be in the META layer. There wouldn't be that huge-ass hint about ignoring the unreliable narration (that TV thinghy that Virgilia said) And of course, Beato wasn't going to be as forgiving as she was in her previous/next gameboards so there had to be some strong reasoning made by Battler.
Last I can think is that Virgilius was going to be an ass. Not just any ass, more like intelectual-rapist-ass. So a masculine Erika? For some reason I got nauseas...
Hum. If really Battler made some plausible theorizing in Land, but was reduced to small bombs to make a suitable detective for the lest trying gameboards that replaced Beato's Master Piece, that thing was the basis for Ryuu to say that 'Battler liked to read mistery novels' revelation, that seems so out of the blue in the published eps. So Smart!Battler (and by proxy badassGM!Battler/GoldenSorcerer!Battler) became so weird because we didn't see him in action how it was supposed to be...
And if piece Battler was an accomplice as Cap Bluebeard suggests, Black Battler in Hane also wouldn't have poofed into existence so randomly XD
|2012-09-12, 10:28
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Would we not get the Knox Rules in a Post-Land Chiru?
If Battler really had been a huge mystery fan from the beginning, it seems like they might only come up in passing conversation (Kind of like they already did in...Episode 2, I think), and not major plot points like in End.
|2012-09-12, 10:34
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|2012-09-12, 10:37
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Land was supposed to have a character similar to Virgilia originally, but would have been male. And had a personality similar to Erika's.
I guess it was to match Virgil (Virgilius) from The Divine Comedy a little more closely to Battler's Dante.
|2012-09-12, 10:37
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So the original idea was like this: Battler as the detective and Battler as the Game Master was a pair of concepts to give us readers the view of both sides of the gameboard. So Question Arcs we are seeing from the POV of the detective trying to discover the truth, and in Answer arcs we are seeing from the POV of the witch trying to hide the truth. It'd help nicely to keep that idea of Beatrice's Game being eternal and almost unsolvable. And, because Umineko is S with it's readers, no matter what side you played you were going to get some good bosses to fight (Beatrice for anti-mistery and Virgilius for Anti-fantasy at the begining; BATTLER for A-M and Knox for A-F in chiru, with its variations.)
EDIT: erneiz, two posts before I put mine XD I'm slow writting... It's like Thunder book said, Virgilius was going to be some ruthless male detective solving the ruthless game of the witch. Or something like that.
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Ryu said in an interview that Virgilia was originally supposed to be a character named Virgilus (yeah, male) that was supposed to have Erika's personality. But he changed it to Virgilia when he gave up on Land and wrote Banquet.
EDIT: Argh, spined. Damn that slow net today.
|2012-09-12, 10:59
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Let's see, I think the following are the most useful bits of information from the relevant interviews.
|2012-09-12, 11:03
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As far as I know, no; it's an outline of a discarded gameboard, but that doesn't mean it's Land. We don't know how Land was supposed to play out, just that it was very difficult and had a particular character in it.
We also know the "tricks" of 4-6 were mixed up and put into those episodes, so one presumes there might have been something akin to the Logic Error in it, something about proving Kinzo's death, and perhaps a post-murders Battler discovery session akin to the Tea Party of Alliance.
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A 911 center employee has been fired for giving the media copies of a call made by a western Pennsylvania woman who's charged with drowning two of her young children.
Allegheny County Emergency Services Chief Alvin Henderson says the unidentified employee was terminated Friday because policies prohibit disclosing 911 calls or transcripts.
County detectives allege that 40-year-old Laurel Michelle Schlemmer told them she tried to drown both boys after another son left for school. She told detectives she heard "crazy voices" telling her to push her sons underwater before she sat on the boys in the bathtub.
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22 comments:
- Blondie's Journal said...
Your table is going to look beautiful, Kathysue. I can't wait to see it!
- April 22, 2011 at 2:51 AM
- sissie said...
Hi Kathysue,
What lovely elements you have gathered. I love the spring colors. It's going to look fabulous.
Can't wait to see.
- April 22, 2011 at 4:27 AM
- Hamptontoes said...
The look you have pulled together is crisp, fresh, modern day yet classic and super striking! Can't wait to see your floral arrangement. The moss combination looks fabulous! Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Easter!
- April 22, 2011 at 4:36 AM
- Kimberly said...
The bright colors are beautiful and look so cherry! Can't wait to see the finished centerpiece!
- April 22, 2011 at 4:47 AM
- L.Duncan said...
OMG, Kathysue! Your table is going to be stunning! Love the yellow, white and green! I can not wait to see the table! I'm so glad I was able to help you find the fabric girl:)
Maybe I should start on mine, huh?!
- April 22, 2011 at 5:45 AM
- lizziefitz said...
Beautiful plan! I am loving the color combo, so fresh and happy:) I laughed when you wrote that you would remove the bucket @meal time. For some reason I thought of the bunt cake seen in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Lol! She put a plant in the center;)
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Happy Easter!
- April 22, 2011 at 5:52 AM
- marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...
Oh Kathysue, I can just imagine how beautiful it will look. I can't wait to see it all done. I love the pretty yellow and green. Gorgeous. The moss is beautiful. Hugs, Marty
- April 22, 2011 at 6:24 AM
- vignette design said...
I love how your table is all coming together! Love the moss base and how that will showcase the bouquet. It's going to be fabulous! xo Delores
- April 22, 2011 at 7:23 AM
- Carla@DesignintheWoods said...
Looks like fun. Love the yellow!
- April 22, 2011 at 7:31 AM
- Tote said...
You always keep us in suspense. Canpt wait to see the finished product. I did make 3 arrangements for my daughter's tables since we are going there for Easter. Forgot to take pic's, I will get them at Easter.
- April 22, 2011 at 7:59 AM
- Barbara Garrett said...
Cannot wait to see the results!!!!
- April 22, 2011 at 9:24 AM
- Karen@StrictlySimpleStyle said...
I already love what you did with the tray. That idea would be pretty for a low centerpiece too. You could add votive candles and insert flowers with their stems cut short.
Looking forward to seeing how it turns out for you.
- April 22, 2011 at 12:38 PM
- Linda Hartong said...
Great start. I always hate to remove my center piece but mine also goes on the buffet once dinner starts. The better to see one's guests.
- April 22, 2011 at 1:14 PM
- SHERRY HART said...
Looking good KathySue! Besides the fact that your table will be beautiful...I hope you have a great Easter with your family :)
- April 22, 2011 at 2:00 PM
- Marcus Design said...
Yay! So fun to have these peeks into how things are going, everything looks so lovely! Now I just have to book my flight so I can come and join you :) Happy Easter my dear friend, hugs!!
Nancy xo
- April 22, 2011 at 4:49 PM
- Marianne {Style For Living} said...
Oh, my goodness! This is going to look so beautiful. Can't wait to see how it all comes together! Happy Easter!
- April 22, 2011 at 6:56 PM
- Mona Thompson said...
It will all be fabulous! I know you will have a wonderful time with all of your family and they will be blessed to be in your home , where there is so much love. Happy Easter. Mona
- April 22, 2011 at 7:14 PM
- La Vie Quotidienne said...
I am sure that this is going to be beautiful. Have a happy holiday.
- April 22, 2011 at 7:21 PM
- traci zeller designs said...
So pretty, Kathysue! I can't wait to see the finished table!! Happy Easter!
- April 22, 2011 at 8:18 PM
- Blooming Rose Musings said...
How interesting! I love how this is coming together. I'm looking forward to find out exactly what you have planned for the bouquet.
You are so creative!
- April 23, 2011 at 2:18 AM
- Jeanette said...
You are at it again, Kathysue, with another show stopper Easter table in the works. I can't hardly stand the suspense waiting to see the final outcome. Happy Easter, dear friend. Jeanette
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The USA Rice Federation has formed a Seed Committee to develop a plan to try to eliminate LibertyLink traits from the commercial rice seed supply beginning with the 2007 crop.
Members of the committee were scheduled to meet in Dallas the week of Oct. 30 to begin working on the plan. Participants were expected to include representatives from USDA, state plant boards, rice research stations, rice seed dealers, rice producers, rice millers and rice merchants.
Federation leaders said they were taking the action following the discovery of a trace amount of LibertyLink 601, rice that has been genetically altered to be resistant to glufosinate (LibertyLink) herbicide, on Aug. 18.
Since the finding in August, European Union member countries have closed their markets to U.S. rice and other countries have raised questions about the potential for the presence of the material in shipments of U.S. rice.
"A major focus of USA Rice will be leadership of an industry-wide effort to rid the commercial U.S. rice supply of LibertyLink genetically engineered traits (LLRICE06 and LLRICE62 and LLRICE601)," the federation said.
"We are taking this action because of the lack of regulatory approval and consumer acceptance of LibertyLink in overseas markets."
The federation said the focus on the 2007 crop will bolster ongoing work to keep foreign markets open for U.S. rice or reopening them in the case of the European Union countries.
It also addressed the question of legal action by the federation in a paper on the organization's Web site.
"Strong legal precedent indicates that USA Rice and its member organizations lack legal 'standing' to file a lawsuit to seek damages suffered by members due to the presence of LLRICE601 in the commercial U.S. rice supply," USA Rice said. "Such lawsuits for damages must be brought in the names of individual USA Rice members or by representation on their behalf in class action lawsuits.
"A class representative must have suffered damages like those suffered by the class members. USA Rice has not suffered damages and thus cannot serve as a class representative in a class action lawsuit."


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Science Scoops: Killer Dust!
Illustration by Mike Phillips
It comes from Africa. It travels thousands of miles. And when it gets here, it kills huge numbers of fish, shellfish, marine animals, and birds. It can even cause sickness in humans.
What is "it"? "It" is Saharan dust clouds. In the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of West Florida, windblown Saharan dust ultimately falls every year.
In a NASA-funded study, graduate student Jason Lenes (University of South Florida's College of Marine Science) and his colleagues used data from an imager aboard the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration—Polar Orbiting Environmental Satellites, as well as ground-based measurements, to track large dust clouds leaving Africa.
It turns out that storm activity in the Sahara Desert region generates clouds of dust that originate from fine particles in the arid topsoil, which contains iron. Easterly trade winds carry the dust across the Atlantic Ocean and into the Gulf of Mexico, where it is deposited. Once the Saharan dust is deposited, it fertilizes the water with iron, setting off blooms of red toxic algae commonly referred to as "red tides."
The blooms are huge. In Lenes' study, they formed in an 8,100-square-mile region between Tampa Bay and Fort Myers, Florida. Around the Gulf of Mexico, millions of fish and hundreds of manatees have reportedly died in a single red tide bloom. And humans who swim in the Gulf during a red tide, or those who eat shellfish affected by it, can suffer severe ailments.
By using satellites to monitor the dispersal of Saharan dust and the onset of blooms, Lenes believes he may soon be able to forecast red tides. "If you could predict when a red tide is coming, you could close beaches and fisheries ahead of time," he says.
- What happens to the habitat in the Gulf of Mexico when Saharan dust is deposited in its waters?
[anno: The Saharan dust changes the habitat of the Gulf of Mexico. The dust contains iron, which allows blooms of red algae to grow.]
- Why do you think that so many organisms die after a red tide?
[anno: Answers may vary, but could include that the red algae disrupts the entire food web that occurs naturally in the Gulf of Mexico. Students may theorize about what the red algae specifically disrupts, such as the growth of green algae.]
- Do you think that red tides might be beneficial in any way? Why or why not? Write a few sentences to explain your answer.
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James Balzer Interview
By Silas Thurman
I've known James for about 4 years now, and in that time he has become one of my best friends through this roller coaster of life. When I met him at the first Hippodrome, I never thought I'd be spending so much time with the guy. We have gone on many different trips with Liquid Force and now Nike 6.0. Most recently though, our close friendship and knowingness of each other has gotten us into announcing, writing articles, and giving away trick of the year at the Wake Awards. More importantly though were neighbors now, and as long as were both in town were doing what everyone on here loves to do, and that's wakeskate. I know him as Jimmy, Jimmy Balz, Jimmy Blaze, and the naked guy. Most of you know him as Balzer. Now you can get to know the more serious side.
Silas: On our last 6.0 trip in the Philippines, how long do you really think you were naked for waiting for the cable to get going?
James: Well lets just say if your gonna talk the talk you better walk the walk and when I was bragging to Pat Ponakos about being able to bare foot a whole lap naked, I never knew he was gonna fire that thing up right away. All things aside, I think I was probably naked on the dock for at least fifteen minuets. It gave me lots of time to stretch out and clear my mind. Oh and I made the whole lap and I did a pretty wild dock start, so I'm glad I had that stretching time
Silas: What is your favorite thing about the Philippines?
James: Man that's a tough one too. There were so many awesome things about that place, but I think my favorite thing was winching some of the spots that we hit. You're gonna have to wait till the new 6.0 vid comes out to see them, and I think you're gonna be stoked.
Silas: I know a lot of pro riders dream of getting a cover and whole interview deal with one of the mags. Is this a goal of yours?
James: Well funny you should ask. I just happened to get one of those the other day (SBC.) I'm just out there doing what I can you know. And yeah, it was a goal for sure.
Silas: That's awesome. We've been hanging out for a week now. I had no idea you were getting that. Ok, Boat, PWC, Winch, or Cable and why?
James: Well I have always been a boat guy, but I'm really staring to spend more time behind the ski thanks to yours and my daily riding habits. But let me tell ya what I'm loving right now: it's the winch. I love the boat the most though, I just want to take air, man.
Silas: Best story from Lake Powell?
James: Well, I think there are a few. Having Chuck D all about our announcing was a good one, but I think beaching a boat at 3 in the morning after a treacherous airport drop. Then not being able to get it off that night and having to empty the fat sacks and use them as blankets. Only to wake up at seven to fishermen that wouldn't help me, 'cause I looked like a hobo. Five boats later, some one finally picked me up and I made it back to the houseboats about nine that morning. Lucky for me I have a very understanding team manager that dealt with me wrecking his boat quite well. Yeah, being stranded in the middle of Powell for a night, that's the best story ever.
Silas: If you were to be resurrected as a girl's wakeskate and you could be rode all day long, who would that girl be?
James: Here you go setting me up for the fall. I'm not to sure, but hopefully a girl that didn't do a lot of tricks. I get dizzy pretty easy and I wouldn't want to puke on her feet. Actually come to think of it, I don't think there's any girls who would make me overly dizzy, so whoever. Maybe Melissa Marquardt or Megan McNeil.
Silas: Upcoming travel plans for the summer and what you're looking forward to the most?
James: Well I'm off to Parker, Arizona to shoot for the new Body Glove vid. There are a few more trips that we are doing for that. A few of us from Liquid Force are going to be hitting some cables up in Kansas and Oklahoma in May sometime, as well as where ever we end up filming for Nike. And that's just the next few months. We'll just have to ride it out and see, but I'm gonna be busy.
Silas:. Shameless plug coming up in — three, two, one. What shoe company do you ride for and what do you like about them most?
James: What do I like the most about Nike6.0, the best shoe company ever, you ask? Well, I would have to say the team of riders comes a very close second to the way the shoes feel on my feet. I feel like I can do anything when I'm wearing a fresh set of Nikes.
Silas: I've been hearing the moans of a lot of broken hearts out there. Are you not single anymore?
James: I may or may not have a new old lady that is as much in love with Indian collectibles as I am. So give me a few weeks and I think I'm gonna work up the nerve to change my facebook status..
Silas: Coolest move you landed recently?
James: Ooh, ask me that tomorrow! I got a few new ones up my sleeve and my shit is starting to get a little stretched out. They're gonna fall right from the sleeve into the bag.
Silas: Canada is your homeland, but you reside partly in Clermont, Florida. Where do you think you will end up in the long haul?
James: Not too sure, but I know it's gonna be up in the mountains some place. I have grown up in the mountains and the one thing that eats away at me being in Florida is the lack of hills. I figure up in Canada or maybe down in Oregon with you. We could share a duplex in a small suburb near a park were our children can play and grow strong
Silas: What drives you every day to be James and to "Just Do it"?
James: The fact that I know the opportunity to be riding this much won't last forever and I don't want to ever waste a chance to take air.
Silas: Would you rather bust your ass doing hard labor making 60 grand a year or wakeskate making, let's say 30 grand, and why?
James: Well, I would have rather just have rich parents. No seriously, I love to ride but I'm also a fan of a good old day of hard work. I think I would combine the two and make 90. Work hard at whatever you do, that's the way I look at it. If you're doing what you love and giving it your all that's what maters.
Silas: Since we work together on a lot of things such as articles why don't you take this one home?
James: Thanks for the tough questions, old bud. I wouldn't be here without ya. I would also like to thank Risto at Von Zipper, Sarah at Body Glove, Henshaw and Andy and you at 6.0 and don't forget that old dog Aaron Grace at the tear drop (Liquid Force). My family and friends and all you dear readers that have made it this far. But most of all I would like to thank God he's what gets me to the highs and thru the lows and does more for me then I could ever say.


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It's not easy being a gorilla. Just ask Ivan, who lives at the Big Top Mall. He once roamed the jungle. Now he lives in a small cage where he drinks Pepsi, eats old apples, and watches reruns on TV. The good things in his life are Bob the stray dog, Stella the performing elephant, and his art. Most days Ivan likes to draw. His drawings sell for $20 each in the gift shop. But when he gets tired of drawing, he eats the crayons.
Ivan thinks he will live in the mall for the rest of his life. Then one day Ruby arrives. Ruby is an elephant, kidnapped from the wild and brought to the mall to do circus tricks. The problem is she is just a baby and doesn't know how to perform. Suddenly, Ivan sees his life differently. He has someone to protect and a purpose—finding a new home for Ruby and himself. Will he be able to use his art to make it happen?
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. After it melts, continue to cook the butter, watching carefully. It will foam and subside, and then separate into golden butterfat and cloudy white milk solids. The milk solids will begin to brown. When they are lightly browned and the butter smells nutty and toasted, remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or using a hand mixer), whip the egg whites and sugar until stiff and glossy. Add the flour, vanilla, and brown butter and mix at low speed until blended. The batter will become thicker as the egg whites lose volume.
Using an offset spatula, an icing spatula, or the back of a spoon, spread the batter in circles to form thin disks on silicone baking mat-lined baking sheets. (You may only fit 6 or 8 per pan.) The batter should be so thin that you can see the pan through it.
Bake until light golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. When the cookies come out of the oven, immediately lift them off the sheet pan with your fingers or a spatula and roll them up on a wooden spoon handle; then slide them off.
Repeat with the remaining batter. The batter will probably start to stiffen up as the butter cools; you can reheat it in the microwave, or set the bowl over hot water to keep the batter warm.


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I seem to moan every year (see here for the recipe and here for more moaning!) about how I hate making jam because I'm never confident that I've got that elusive "set". This year was no exception!
This is only some of it....
...this was the whole output:
I made loads of jam as we've had such a bumper crop on the tree. This amount of damsons (some 7lbs!) took minutes to pick – here they are fresh from the tree and unwashed:
It was almost like a moment from Jaws as I thought to myself in a panic, "We're gonna need a bigger pan" but I got away with it:
Hopefully you noticed my rather elaborate foil lay out in the photo above. It's my top tip whenever you're making something that bubbles and spits – cover the surrounding area with foil, then, at the end, you simply screw up the foil and throw it away and don't have to wipe sticky jam off your hob and work tops.
This year's jam has a lovely fruity taste and a soft set – more like a French conserve. I'm sure it will provide most welcome memories of summer in the heart of winter!


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Dave Wood's Book Report, Sept. 16, 2009
There's an old saw that says Edgar Rice Burroughs never visited Africa, but managed to write a slew of books about Tarzan, his mate and his ape.
Maybe that's what's wrong with the Tarzan books. Lines like that remind me of the Shakespeare apologists in the 17th century who said that the Bard was so good he never had to delete a line.
In response his contemporary Ben Jonson, said "If only he had blotted a thousand."
All this literary history by way of introducing "Missing Mark," by Julie Kramer (Doubleday, $25).
Kramer, a resident of White Bear Lake, is a freelance TV producer. Before that she headed WCCO-TV's award winning investigative unit.
Her heroine in "Missing Mark" is Riley Spartz, an investigative reporter for Channel 3, a Minneapolis TV station.
It goes without saying that unlike Edgar Rice Burroughs, Kramer knows of which she writes. And she also writes very well, with few lines that need "blotting."
The novel opens when Riley sees an ad in the White Bear Press: "Wedding Dress for Sale: Never Worn."
It's sweeps time and Riley needs a gully washer of a story to revive her reputation at Channel 3 and shut up her boss, an unlikable woman (possibly modeled on Kramer's own boss).
So she hunts up the placer of the ad, a woman left at the altar.
She turns out to be an heiress and her one-time groom to be is a down-at-the-heels comic. No catch for an heiress. What's going on here?
Kramer deftly weaves a story that's very satisfying for readers who like to be somewhat acquainted with the settings and the characters involved.
If you liked Jon Hassler's take on central Minnesota in "Staggerford"; if you liked Thomas Gifford's take on Taylor's Falls in "The Wind Chill Factor," if you liked Mary Logue's picture of river rats along the St. Croix, you'll probably enjoy Kramer's informed look into the nuts and bolts and screw-ups of our news media.
She creates an anchor who is also a bass fisherman (read Don Shelby). Her Channel 3 is obviously Channel 4.
Her heiress comes from a long line of famous entrepreneurial Twin Cities families.
Her description of White Bear Lake is spot on and for Wisconsin readers she even makes it to Hudson. She also takes a well-deserved shot at the new Star Tribune and the Pioneer Press, in all their teeny-weeny thinness.
On her first Riley Spartz, "Stalking Susan," Kramer won the Minnesota Book Award and was a finalist for the Mary Higgins Clark Award. Little wonder.
Remember the Alamo?
Very likely. But how much else do you know about the United States' war with Mexico?
Very likely not much. You can remedy that gap by reading "Eagles and Empire," by David Clary (Bantam, $30), a thrilling re-enactment of the historic conflict which still lives with us in our relationship with Mexico.
Clary draws fascinating pictures of fascinating characters like the intractable President James K. Polk and his rival dictator Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna as well as John Fremont and Kit Carson as well as soldiers from both sides who would later fight in the civil wars of both countries.
Clary sums up his epic history with a quote from Irish poet William Butler Yeats:
"Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;
Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned;
The best lack all conviction, while the worst
Are full of passionate intensity."
Dave Wood is a past vice president of the National Book Critics Circle and former book review editor of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Phone him at (715) 426-9554.


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The most common chipmunks are the red coloured chipmunks with light brown stripes on their back. These are North American chipmunks. Chipmunks are also becoming more popular as pets. There are 25 different species of chipmunk living in the North American forests. The chipmunk is often referred to as a small squirrel due to the obvious similarities between the two mammals. The chipmunk plays a vital within the forest eco-system which the chipmunk inhabits through the dispersing of seeds when the chipmunk eats the fruits and berries that the forest plants produce and the chipmunk chews on the wood of plant stalks and tree trunks which disperses the spores from the plant into the surrounding forest.
Chipmunks construct extensive underground burrows which can be more than 3.5 m in length and these chipmunk burrows often have several well-concealed entrances to keep the chipmunk burrow a secret from unwanted predators. Within the chipmunk burrow the chipmunk sleeping quarters are kept extremely clean as the chipmunks keep nut shells and feces stored in separate refuse tunnels.


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Smallweddings necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 143 diseños de 22 diseñadores freelance.
Intimate Weddings
IntimateWeddings.com is a high traffic wedding planning website for brides planning small weddings. (You can check it out at http://www.intimateweddings.com)
We focus heavily on small wedding venues, DIY project ideas, as well as real weddings (all less than 75 guests.) We like to highlight budget weddings that don't sacrifice style. We're also big on vintage wedding ideas.
We've been quoted in Cosmo, The Globe and Mail, and many other national newspapers.
We appeal mainly to engaged women 25-35 years old.
We love whimsical design, but we also like design that is clean and sophisticated.
What we don't want in the logo? Don't want birds. Don't want Damask. Don't want parenthesis.
As far as colors go, we like light blue/brown (like the one we currently have) or light blue/black as a color scheme, but we are very open to other ideas.
Keep in mind that the logo has to work well in the banner heading, which will appear at the top of the website.
We're thinking the logo could use some type of graphic component, but we'll leave it up to you to decide if it's necessary.
In the current logo, the word "intimate" is smaller than the word "wedding", which we thought was a clever idea. However, if you have something else in mind – we are very open to new ideas.
We're very much in love with Keri Smith http://www.kerismith.com/portfoliostuff/map.htm and we also love Penelope Illustration http://penelopeillustration.com/advertising/
A hand lettered logo is a possibility.
Our new tagline is Small is Beautiful.. but we don't want this tagline in the logo.
I have attached our current logo.
PS We will have lots of graphic design work coming up in the next few months!
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New ad highlights why marriage matters to all families in Oklahoma
May 05, 2014
Today, Freedom to Marry and Freedom Oklahoma launched a new 30-second television ad that will run across the state for the next week.
The ad features the Cuyler family and focuses on Ed Cuyler, a retired Army colonel who served in the Army for 12 years, with 22 years in the Army reserves. He has received a Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross for rescuing five soldiers. He and his wife, Robbie, have been married for 36 years.
In the TV spot, Ed talks about why marriage matters to his daughter Deedra and her partner Amber, who are raising three young children in Lawton, a rural town about two hours south of Oklahoma City. Ed explains:
Here in Oklahoma, we value family. When Deedra told me she was gay, as her dad, I was worried because I wanted to protect her. When Deedra met Amber, I realized she could have a family. Only marriage means the ability to take care of your family.
Deedra, Amber and their children live on the same 17-acre ranch with Ed and Robbie. They are lifelong Oklahomans, and they need their state to respect their marriage license - which they received in Massachusetts - to ensure that their family is just as protected as any other family in the Sooner State.
Across the state, Oklahomans have been engaged in a thoughtful and productive discussion about the freedom to marry, sparked by momentum for marriage this year in the courts: In January, a federal judge ruled in favor of the freedom to marry in Bishop v. Smith, and last month, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in the case. A ruling is expected in this case - and a similar 10th Circuit case from Utah - within a few months.
Freedom to Marry has been proud to work this year with The Equality Network to launch Freedom Oklahoma, the campaign to amplify the conversation about why marriage matters in the Sooner State. This TV ad, funded and produced by Freedom to Marry, is one strategy for moving marriage forward in the state.


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35395, Children's Songbook, The Savior, Help Us, O God, to Understand, 73
1. Help us, O God, to understand
Our Savior's love for us.
He paid the price for all our sins
And died upon the cross.
2. Help us to love him more each day,
Though him we cannot see.
His teachings and his loving heart
Will lead us back to thee.
Words and music: D. Evan Davis, 1923-1979. © 1969 IRI
Hebrews 9:28
John 14:6


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W.H. allies slam Keystone report
The State Department's long-awaited environmental report on the Keystone XL pipeline leaves President Barack Obama with no real scientific reason to reject the nation's most fiercely debated energy project.
The sprawling 2,000-page report, released late Friday afternoon, doesn't issue a clear yea or nay on a sprawling section of pipeline that would traverse from western Canada to Oklahoma. But the report's key takeaways — including a conclusion that the project would have "no significant impacts to most resources along the proposed Project route" — Obama may have been hemmed in by his own State Department experts.
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Environmentalists were left sputtering Friday while pro-pipeline forces in Congress and industry insisted that this should leave no doubt that the pipeline can be built safely and provide for jobs and a fresh source of North American energy.
( PHOTOS: Keystone XL protest)
"Today's report again makes clear there is no reason for this critical pipeline to be blocked one more day," House Speaker John Boehner said in a statement. "After four years of needless delays, it is time for President Obama to stand up for middle-class jobs and energy security and approve the Keystone pipeline."
The report also counters warnings from environmentalists that the pipeline's construction would spur a huge increase in production from western Canada's tar sands, believed to be one of the biggest reserves of crude oil outside Saudi Arabia — unleashing torrents of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
Without addressing those emissions overtly, the State Department suggests the issue may be moot because Canada will tap into its lucrative oil sands "with or without the proposed project." It adds that "approval or denial of the proposed project is unlikely to have a substantial impact on the rate of development in the oil sands, or on the amount of heavy crude oil refined in the Gulf Coast area."
( Also on POLITICO: Bipartisan coalition issues broad energy blueprint)
The report came about a year-and-a-half after the department issued a "final" report in August 2011 on Keystone that said the pipeline would cause minimal environmental impact. After massive White House sit-ins by anti-Keystone protesters followed, leading to arrests of more than 1,200 people, the department announced it would have to take a second look at the pipeline's impact on sensitive water resources in Nebraska — kicking the issue past the 2012 election.
( PHOTOS: Forward on Climate rally)
The pipeline became a durable campaign issue anyway for Republicans and oil industry groups. Mitt Romney repeatedly promised that he would approve Keystone on "Day One" of his administration.
The Sierra Club, one of many environmental groups hoping for a clear thumbs-down, said it was "outraged" by Friday's outcome .
"We're mystified as to how the State Department can acknowledge the negative effects of the Earth's dirtiest oil on our climate, but at the same time claim that the proposed pipeline will 'not likely result in significant adverse environmental effects," said Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune, one of dozens of activists who were arrested in an anti-Keystone protest last month after tying himself to the White House gate. "Whether this failure was willful or accidental, this report is nothing short of malpractice."
Brune later told reporters, "You know the news is bad when it's buried at 4 p.m. on a Friday afternoon." He said the State Department's report will make it tougher for the U.S. to be a global leader on climate change.
Greenpeace Executive Director Phil Radford warned that "letting corporations get rich off of environmental devastation will make Obama's climate rhetoric look like the worst kind of greenwashing."


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"Nowadays teachers and students have a variety of ways to show what they know and to express themselves. These web and iPad apps can turn students into teachers and teachers into super-teachers! Furthermore, most of the apps listed in the infographic are free of charge."
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During his recent visit to Google HQ, Pawel Solyga was kind enough to treat us to a presentation and record a podcast. You can learn more about Pawel's Summer of Code projects, past and present, and the WinLibre project from the video of his talk: Introduction to MacLibre and OpenTouch.
You can check out the podcast to hear Pawel discuss more about his Summer of Code work. You'll also get an early taste of cool things he wants to do with MacFUSE.
You can directly download the podcast or subscribe to the podcast.
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Must See HTTP:// is the happy little weblog that lives in The BradLands, a catalog of my wanderings in life and on the web since 1998.
The latest entry, posted on Monday, January 12, 2009, is called Trust me.
Why not have a look, or perhaps subscribe to the Atom feed?
Give us this day The Daily Brad! Begun in July 2000 and increasingly less and less daily (but I'm gonna try to get back in the swing!), The Daily Brad is a not quite journal, not quite blog and not quite entirely factual account of the people, places, parties and pitfalls of my so-called lifestyle.
The latest entry, posted on Monday, November 17, 2008, is called A Conversation From the Bar Scene.
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As a result of the National Weather Service's declaration of an "Excessive Heat Warning," Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) will operate its HEATLINE on Thursday, July 26, from noon to midnight and Friday, July 27, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
At PCA's HEATLINE call center, a team of trained staff will counsel callers of all ages about precautions to take against the heat and detecting signs of heat stress. City Health Department nurses will be on-site to speak with callers about medical problems related to the heat. Mobile relief teams from the Health Department will respond to situations requiring intervention, and 911 will be called for emergencies.
Neighbors, friends and relatives are urged to look in on elderly persons, as they who may be especially vulnerable to the heat. The elderly, individuals with chronic medical conditions, those on medication, and persons who live alone and receive few visitors are encouraged to call PCA's HEATLINE at 215-765-9040 for advice on coping with the heat. In addition, callers may contact PCA's HEATLINE on behalf of another individual who may be at risk for heat stress.
PCA's HEATLINE is a non-emergency telephone service – IT IS NOT A FAN OR AIR CONDITIONER DISTRIBUTION SITE. PCA's HEATLINE staff can provide information about recommended air-conditioned locations and year-round senior services.
For information on PCA's services and programs, call the PCA Helpline at 215-765-9040 (toll-free 888-482-9060 (outside Philadelphia); TDD 215-765-9041) or visit www.pcaCares.org.


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Sean Payton is back as the Saints' head coach, and his first act is to fire his defensive coordinator and reshape his defense.
The Saints have announced that Payton fired defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and secondary coach Ken Flajole, and that Payton wants to shift to a 3-4 defense.
"I personally want to thank Steve and Ken for their contributions during what was an unprecedented 2012 season," Payton said in a statement released by the team. "Philosophically we are changing our defense to a 3-4 alignment and right now is the best time to accomplish this transition."
Spagnuolo replaced Gregg Williams as defensive coordinator a year ago, after Williams left for St. Louis — and before the news broke that the Saints had previously run a bounty program that would result in Payton being suspended for 2012 and Williams being banned indefinitely. Now Payton is back and Spagnuolo is out.


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June 1, 2011 Obituaries
Lucienne Marguerite (Fortin) Blais
Lucienne Marguerite (Fortin) Blais, 79, died on May 24, 2011, in Derby Line.
She was the beloved daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Fontaine) Fortin.
She is survived by her husband, Russell, of Newport. They recently celebrated their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary. She is also survived by six children: Rachel Rollins McComiskey and her husband, James, of Rhode Island, Diane Malvar and her husband, Victor, of Florida, Marc Blais and his wife, Gayla, of Nebraska, Lisa Johansen and her husband, Chris, of Newport, Richard Blais of Derby Line, and Lawrence Blais and his wife, Linda, of New Hampshire. She was a sister to Lionel, Lucien, Rene, Raymond and Germaine Gosselin. Her sisters Rita Dagesse and Yvonne LaCroix predeceased her.
She was the best "Memere" to Jessica and Derek Rollins, Lindsay Chavez, Brendan and Timothy Stanley, Rebecca, Katie, Tyler and Sawyer Blais. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren: Timothy and Marion Stanley and Nathalia and Elliana Chavez.
Mrs. Blais spent all of her life caring for her husband, six children, and ten grandchildren, but was known to care for anyone, especially children if they needed her. She managed the help center in Newport for ten years. She has left an empty space that cannot ever be filled.
Funeral services were held on May 27 at the Church of God in Derby with the Reverend Laurence Wall officiating. Interment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Dean James LeVasseur
Dean James LeVasseur, 79, died peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at his home in Lower Cabot.
He was born July 13, 1931, in Millinocket, Maine, a son of the late Onesim and Winifred (Freeman) LeVasseur.
He attended schools in Millinocket and Jackman, Maine, and later attended the St. Johns School in Watertown, Connecticut.
As a young man he helped with his parent's restaurant, Dean's Restaurant, in Naugatuck, Connecticut. His skills in mechanics led him to a profession as a master machinist, working in shops in Waterbury, Woodbury, and eventually retiring from Seth Thomas Clocks in Thomaston, Connecticut, in 1985.
On August 31, 1959, he married Jeanne Helen Galvin in Waterbury, Connecticut, and raised his family of daughters, first in Cedarland and Southbury, Connecticut and later in Morris, Connecticut.
He was a humble man and a loving father and husband.
Mr. LeVasseur enjoyed his family, the outdoors, animals, and fixing anything. He took yearly summer trips with his family to Maine —Chesooncook, Greenville, Millinocket and Eagle Lake. He enjoyed gardening, especially growing potatoes, and mowing lawns, which he did on the side on and off over the years. He was a constant tinkerer on engines, lawn mowers, tractors and especially clocks, of which he had quite a collection.
Mr. Lavasseur is survived by his wife, Jeanne LeVasseur, of Cabot; his seven daughters and several son-in-laws: Sharon Philbert of Florida, Annette Casilla of Winnemucca, Nevada, Cia Considine and husband, Thomas, of Cabot, Judith LeVasseur and her partner, Darrell Telke, of Terryville, Connecticut, Mary Turner of Alice Springs, Australia, Liz Herron and her husband, John, of Leadville, Colorado, and Kathleen Doychak and her husband, Rick, of Torrington, Connecticut; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandson; a brother, Patrick LeVasseur, and his wife, Wanda, of Joppa, Maryland; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother Nelson LeVasseur and by two sisters: Ruth and Clodys LeVasseur.
A private gathering will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. LeVasseur's memory may be made to the Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, Vermont 05641.
Arrangements by Northern Vermont Funeral Service.
David "Chief" Miner
David "Chief" Miner died at his home in Westmore on May 24, 2011, at the age of 87.
He was born on April 3, 1924, in Evanston, Illinois. He was the son of the Reverend Theodore Miner and Marion (Potts) Miner.
He received his bachelor of science degree from New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse University and his master's of education from Worcester State College. From 1952 to 1975 he was the director of Wildwood Nature Camp for the Massachusetts Audubon Society. It was there that he brought a love of, and respect for, the natural world to thousands of campers and staff. He then went on to finish his career as a guidance counselor at schools in the North Brookfield School System. He was a master gardener in Massachusetts and a veteran of World War II.
He had a great sense of humor and found joy in so many activities during his life, including his church, traveling, camping, flying kites, watching football games, taking photographs, reading, fishing, tending to his gardens, cooking and canning, eating ice cream, hearing from friends and following the activities of his children and grandchildren. He died surrounded by packets of seeds and plans for his summer's vegetable garden. He was just waiting for the rain to stop.
He leaves behind his children: Bradford and Ginger Miner of Warren, Massachusetts, Brian Miner of Petersham, Massachusetts, Cheryl Williams of Craftsbury, and Alison and Terry Valley of Westmore; his grandchildren Anne Jarek of Charleston, Massachusetts, Marco and Sarah Quina of Waltham, Massachusetts, Edward and Kate Tagai of Craftsbury, Christopher Williams of Craftsbury, Megan Valley and Kevin Choquette of Westmore, Tyler, Morgan, and Jeremy Valley of Westmore; great-grandson Benjamin Choquette of Westmore; his brother Norman Miner; and sisters-in-laws Jane, Sally, and Ollie Miner; Holly Jarek of Groton, and Priscilla Wall of Saugus whom he considered his daughters. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Sylvia Tyler Miner; his parents, Theodore and Marion Miner; his brothers Teddy, Paul, and Don; and his son-in-law Stephen Williams.
A memorial service will be held at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, please plant a tree in his memory and treat yourself to a sundae at Tim and Doug's. According to his final wishes, his ashes will be joined with those of his wife and he is sending his family on one final road trip to spread them at various locations that held special meaning to them. He will be missed.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Beverly C. Potter


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Unrivalled: AMD App Acceleration technology uses the processing abilities of the GPU to accelerate your everyday applications, and improve playback and the quality of your multimedia content2
Redefined: With the advanced power management features of the AMD Radeon™ HD 7400M series you can have the best of both worlds: brilliant graphics and great battery life
Perfected: Get outstanding performance and be part of the action with life-like environments and effects that offers realism for a great gaming experience.
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Gazpacho Soup (Chilled Tomato Soup Recipe)
08.28.12 by Jackie
Gazpacho is a refreshing first course I just had to make before the summer ended. The preparation is very easy. Cucumber, roasted red bell peppers, onions and fresh tomatoes are blended together. I flavored the cold soup with garlic, lemon, tarragon, a bit of agave nectar and extra-virgin olive oil. To provide a touch of saltiness, I topped the soup with oil-cured olives.
I served it chilled with "oeuf à la coque"-style quail eggs ("soft-boiled eggs" in English). Accompany it with lightly toasted noor thin bread from the folks at California Lavash and you'll have a truly fun summer dish!
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Funny Submarine Rules Keep Sailors Sane
How do you keep up morale on a Navy submarine submerged for days under the polar ice cap? Rules—some serious, some not so much. WSJ's Julian Barnes reports from the USS New Mexico during its recent deployment in the Arctic Ocean.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
... I ... for most U S attack submarines the underwater voyage is broken up by the occasional work on ... during the recent employment of the USS New Mexico to the Arctic Ocean ... deal we stop was at odds deer camp ... set up by the U S Navy on top of the polar ice cap ... the spring ... the Psalms can stay submerged for ninety days time ... cruising for days under the polar ice cap presents a range of challengers ... of forty nine steals and planning in a region where ... there is no ... ability to immediately precede the surface ... doesn't that would take ... a very odd ... Uni training cycle ... or the ships operate ... on the TV themselves for days on end now proceed to serve the stuff ... by a nuclear reactor at the salt makes its own oxygen ... even its own reverse osmosis water ... the only limitation is the food supply ... so ... the kiddos hundred and thirty min cruel focused and their morale on ... rules but some serious ... some not so scary ... there are rules on what to say what is it was given an order during dinner ... the reply ... hashtag optional ... there are rules about what music to play on Friday ... the rule about what to say when the sailor rejects the food being served ... the proper reply is are you a communist ... for The Wall Street Journal ... this is Julian Barnes aboard the USS New Mexico ... I


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Website DYI
January 17, 2012 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Explore how easy it is to create your own website by "doing it yourself". Participants will leave the 3-hour, hands-on workshop, with step-by-step instructions on how to create a website on Google sites complete with a workbook for reference. If your business or non-profit is ready to increase its web presence without investing a lot of dollars, Websites DIY is for you.
Presented by Extension Educator, Adeel Ahmed
Registration for class is $10.00, but the $10.00 will be reimbursed for Benton County Businesses and Residents - meilleur brûleur de graisse.
To register, call Sauk Rapids Community Education at
For More information contact Benton County Economic Development
Susanne Hinrichs, UMN Extension (218) 851-5768
Location details:
Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, Room NW 224, Enter at Door 23 - Near the Main Entrance –On the front of the building near flagpoles.
Living Connected in Benton County
Focuses on bringing the full promise of broadband technologies to rural Minnesota.
Living Connected in Benton County is a project partner in the Minnesota Intelligent Rural Communities Initiative (MIRC). MIRC is a coalition of 19 statewide partners and 11 demonstration communities funded in large part through an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant. The work of the coalition focuses on bringing the full promise of broadband technologies to rural Minnesota communities, businesses and people. Blandin Foundation serves as the project administrator.
Why Broadband Is Important To Rural Minnesota!
Hello, my name is Bernadine Joselyn, director of public policy and engagement for the Blandin Foundation in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
The Blandin Foundation is dedicated to strengthening rural Minnesota communities. That is why we are so focused on the important issue of broadband access and use. We believe that broadband is the new indispensible infrastructure for healthy rural communities.


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Encell Technology proposes manufacturing facility/
By Morgan Watkins | The Gainesville Sun
Encell Technology, a company that designs battery storage and management systems, is exploring the possibility of establishing a manufacturing operation in Alachua County projected to create 167 jobs for workers with a wide range of educational backgrounds and an average salary greater than $70,000.
The company already has a research and development laboratory based in the county just outside Alachua, as well as locations in Boston and a couple other areas, Chief Financial Officer Chris Maier said.
Founded in 2006, Encell has spent several years and millions of dollars in its quest to build a better battery.
Now that it has developed its rechargeable battery, Maier said, Encell Technology is ready to begin manufacturing the product and plans to begin selling it to a worldwide market sometime next year.
The Alachua County Commission on Tuesday approved Encell's request to participate in the Qualified Target Industry program in a 4-1 vote.
This is a tax-refund program that provides incentives for high-wage job creation in targeted industries. The state pays 80 percent of the tax refund while local governments — in this case, Alachua County — pay 20 percent of it.
Commissioner Mike Byerly, who voted against Encell's request, said Tuesday he doesn't support the QTI program but that this proposal "sorely tested" his opposition because it's a great opportunity.
Encell is considering expanding in Phoenix Commercial Park on U.S. 441, which is in unincorporated Alachua County, according to county documents. Maier, of Encell, said the company wants to buy one of the buildings on the old Energizer property, but it also is considering locations in Virginia, Louisiana and North Carolina.
Florida is its No. 1 choice, and Alachua County is its top pick within the Sunshine State, Maier said.
Encell is currently in negotiations for the local site's purchase. Its research and development lab already is based within the Energizer building it wants to purchase, Maier said. Encell is using only about 30,000 square feet right now but wants to utilize the full property of approximately 180,000 square feet.
Maier listed the area's decades-long history of housing battery manufacturing operations as one benefit of locating in the county, as well as the site's proximity to the University of Florida and Santa Fe College and the nearness of Interstate 75 for transportation purposes.
With new graduates pouring out of UF and Santa Fe every year, this is a great place for hiring new talent, he said.
If Encell decides to locate its expansion here and joins the QTI program, the county would make a $233,800 financial contribution payable over several years.
Encell expects to create 167 jobs over six years with an average annual salary of $73,770 plus benefits with an average value of $15,000, according to county documents. The county's financial commitment is dependent on how many jobs the company creates.
The company plans to manage its full process at the facility, from the research and development work it already is doing to product development and assembly. It will need everything from assembly workers to engineers working there.
"It's really a nice kind of cross-section for really different education and experience backgrounds," Maier said.
Commissioner Lee Pinkoson said Tuesday he was glad this expansion would create manufacturing jobs — not just for people with master's or doctoral degrees but for individuals without those degrees, as well.
If Encell decides to locate here and is officially brought into the QTI program, this won't just be a significant change for area workers but for the company as well. Encell currently has 28 full-time employees, 20 of whom are based in Alachua County.
The manufacturing facility would expand Encell's workforce considerably as well as the scope of its activities.
"We've got to turn from a research and development company into a manufacturing company," Maier said.
Contact Morgan Watkins at 338-3104 or email@example.com,