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text: Whether you've already adopted the vegan lifestyle or are simply curious, attending a summer festival is a great way to keep up with, or learn about, all the great benefits of going vegan! More and more people have been experiencing the energy and good feelings that a vegan diet brings. With its rise in popularity, there are several options for a summertime vegan festival excursion.

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Beginning in January, with 20 large files, my goal was to finish them in six months, but satisfied if it took all year. Do you enter information and think eventually you'll return to it and add a county or check the spelling? Then you never do? Yes, I'm guilty of that, too! I used a variety of sources to determine the locations. Because of county boundary changes, I had to consult books such as Redbook American State, County and Town Sources edited by Alice Eichholz and also Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses 1790-1920 by Willam Thorndale and William Dollarhide.
I also checked places through Google searching and maps. Another helpful source was RootsWeb Town Search 1.0. This is a quick way to determine the location of a town, city, village, but county boundaries and formations need to be checked.
Once the places were cleaned up, I began checking the notes and unlinked people. There were other odds and ends that I discovered. I didn't always use Reunion, so some old data had been transferred wrong. One thing I learned early on was not to merge somebody's data into mine. Even with match and merge features it can be a nightmare. Their data entry may not match and then the work begins again to clean up the files.
Overall it was a great learning experience. The final tabulation ... I cleaned up data on 228,774 people and 44,774 places. Whew! Now I can move on to another project. However, looking back at the time spent on this, I resolve to always take the time to do it right when I enter information into my genealogy files.


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Thirty years ago, a summertime rain could produce huge gullies, badly eroded slopes dotted much of the region, and on average, a Tennessee farmer was losing almost 2,000 tons of soil per year.
But that was before no-till farming.
These days, thanks to extensive work by researchers with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, and educational forums like the Milan No-Till Field Day, those sights and stats are a thing of the past.
In 2009, more than 70 percent of Tennessee farmers used no-till practices, and an additional 20 percent used some type of conservation tillage. The results can be seen in better production efficiency, cleaner water and air, and drastic improvements in our soils.
When the 30th Milan No-Till Crop Production Field Day rolls around on July 22, most visitors to the AgResearch and Education Center will be familiar with no-till practices, but this event is about more than no-till education. It's about helping farmers determine the best methods for agricultural production.
"We're proud of our heritage as the birthplace of Tennessee No-Till," says Blake Brown, director of the AgResearch and Education Center at Milan, Tenn. "As no-till becomes the conventional tillage method in Tennessee, we hope to continue in the footsteps of those early no-till researchers whose main goal was to help the farmers of this state produce crops more efficiently and economically."
Visitors to Milan No-Till Field Day will have the opportunity to hear presentations on research involving every major row crop grown in Tennessee, delivered by leading crop experts from across the Mid-South.
Tours will also feature workshops on weed, insect and disease management. Plus, sessions will be offered on topics like financial planning and emerging biofuels markets.
In addition to the array of educational tours, visitors can also enjoy a large tradeshow or a walk through the West Tennessee Agricultural Museum, which features more than 20,000 agricultural antiques.
As always, the field day will be held at the AgResearch and Education Center at Milan. The Milan No-Till Field Day begins at 7 a.m. on Thursday, July 22. Admission is free and open to the public.
For more information, including directions to the AgResearch & Education Center, visit the website: http://milan.tennessee.edu or call (731) 686-7362. You can also check out the Milan No-Till page on Facebook for the latest updates.
The UT AgResearch and Education Center at Milan is one of 10 outdoor laboratories operated by the Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station system as part of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. In addition to its agricultural research programs, the UT Institute of Agriculture also provides instruction, research and public service through the UT College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, and UT Extension offices in every county in the state.


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Words with Friends is a popular online, turn-based, scrabble type game for our Windows Phone 8 devices. The word game was recently updated to version 1.1.1 to mainly deal with stability issues that caused the game to crash.
The Words with Friends update also repairs game and chat sync events as well as a few improvements to the game's notification performance.
Hopefully this latest update will let Words with Friends players concentrate on the game without worrying about stability issues.
Words with Friends is currently running $2.99 and you can find it here in the Windows Phone Store. Unfortunately, there isn't a trial version available. If you happen to be sporting a Nokia Lumia Windows Phone 8 device, there is a free version of Words with Friends that you can find here in the Nokia Collection of the Windows Phone Store.
Thanks, Dustin, for the tip!


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The Aramaic Bible, Volume 7: The Targum Onqelos to the Torah: Exodus
by Grossfeld, Bernard•
Liturgical Press 1990
While any translation of the Scriptures may in Hebrew be called a targum, the word is used especially for a translation of a book of the Hebrew Bible into Aramaic. Before the Christian era, Aramaic had in good part replaced Hebrew in Palestine as the vernacular of the Jews. It continued as their vernacular for centuries later and remained in part as the language of the schools after Aramaic itself had been replaced as the vernacular.
The Onqelos Targums are the most literal translations of the Targumim. When translated by Bernard Grossfeld—the foremost scholar of Aramaic in the United States—these Torah volumes represent some of the most scholarly and accurate translations in existence.
In the Logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. Scripture citations link directly to English translations, and important terms link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Perform powerful searches to find exactly what you're looking for. Take the discussion with you using tablet and mobile apps. With Logos Bible Software, the most efficient and comprehensive research tools are in one place, so you get the most out of your study.
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- Offers a translation by experts in Aramaic and Hebrew
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Praise for the Print Edition
The Aramaic Bible series, under McNamara's able leadership, has brought the difficult world of Targum to a larger audience of biblical scholars.
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Product Details
- Title: The Aramaic Bible, Volume 7: The Targum Onqelos to the Torah: Exodus
- Translator: Bernard Grossfeld
- Publisher: Liturgical Press
- Publication Date: 1988
- Pages: 120
- Christian Group: Catholic
- Resource Type: Ancient Texts
- Topic: Judaica
About Bernard Grossfeld
Bernard Grossfeld served for many years as the chair of Hebrew studies at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He received his PhD from John Hopkins University and is one of the world's leading authorities on Aramaic. He is currently an adjunct professor of Hebrew and Rabbinics at Spertus College of Judaica in Chicago.


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I've mentioned Hevics in a few previous posts and Mark V hacked together another pair for this Cross season. In my racing wheelset quiver, this is the extreme mud tubular wheelset with the Challenge Limus.
Jedi Wheel Builder
I've met a few Jedi Wheel Builders and Mark V is one of them. Building a wheel set from an old Ksyrium Elite hubs and spokes with Hed's C2 rims is an advanced, alchemic process.
2nd-gen Ksyrium Elite (1st & 2nd-gen had non-assymetrical rear rim), original Mavic spokes modified and shorten by 2mm (cut and threaded down), DT Prolock nipples.
Mark arrived at the Hevic idea, once he learned that Hed sells their C2 rims separately. He had an epiphany about ride, hub quality, and an infinitely rebuildable wheel. The first set of Hevics are on my rain bike, another on the Hodala SS, and now the Parlee CX H (for Hugga).
The Ride
Wide rim, reasonably stiff for a low spoke count, and easy to work on hubs are the features, but it's the ride really. I describe it as "fast and smooth." Also note that as much as I like the Hevics my new fav is the R-Sys SLRs.


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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singer Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees Wednesday said he is on the road to recovery after being "very unwell" in recent days, and he thanked fans for their support in a message posted on his website.
"I wish to thank my family, friends and fans and the many thousands of people who do not know me but have enjoyed Bee Gees music and have wished me well," wrote Gibb.
"I have been very unwell and am now on the road to recovery, and your prayers and wishes are a great tonic to me," the singer added.
The message comes after British media outlets in recent days reported that Gibb, 61, was battling liver cancer. Several of his representatives, however, either declined to confirm those reports to Reuters or were unavailable to comment.
Last month, he was hospitalized for abdominal pain and was treated for colon inflammation. After being released by doctors, he issued a statement saying he planned to return to work, according to media reports at the time.
Gibb is one of the surviving members of the Bee Gees, a band he formed with his twin brother Maurice and older brother Barry in the 1960s, and achieved international success with hits such as "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart," "Stayin' Alive" and "Night Fever."
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Celebrate America's heroes with this limited-edition Marine figurine collection, featuring 12 proud tributes to the USMC within a wood-grain curio display. Available only from the Hamilton Collection, your stunning collection begins with Issue One, Semper Fidelis, a figurine of a Marine saluting and a figurine of the globe, anchor and eagle symbol. Soon, your collection continues with Issue Two, USMC Curio, followed by Issue Three, First to Fight, and additional sets of two Marine figurines, each set a separate issue to follow.
Intricately handcrafted in artist's resin by master artisans under the direction of acclaimed artist James Griffin, each set of two figurines in this collection features a Marine in uniform paired with a sculptural icon synonymous with the Marine Corps. Gleaming with hand-painted metallic golden and silvery accents, the base of each figurine is emblazoned with a Marine Corps phrase. Display them in the wood-grain curio to complete the striking presentation. Makes a stunning addition to your own collection, or a meaningful gift for Marines. Strong demand is anticipated, so don't wait. Order now!
- Showcase your USMC pride with this Marine figurine collection with wood-grain curio display, available only from The Hamilton Collection
- Each USMC figurine in this collection is intricately handcrafted in artist's resin by master artisans under the direction of acclaimed artist James Griffin, then hand-painted with metallic golden and silvery accents
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Friday, September 27, 2013
10 comments:
- Glenna said...
Fingers out of the way of the chainsaw so that you're not RG the Nine-Fingered.
- September 27, 2013 at 8:49 PM
- speedyrabbit said...
Oh you have the same weather as us the High winds ,rain and Thunder storms,Bring it on!but stay safe,xx Rachel and Speedy
- September 27, 2013 at 10:47 PM
- Crafty Green Poet said...
stay safe in the storm
- September 28, 2013 at 1:18 AM
- Brandi B. said...
I wish we could get that kind of weather. I am sick of the heat. Supposed to be a cold(ish) front moving into OK today. Right now, it's muggy as dog breath and warm. Yuck.
Princess eye update, RG?????
- September 28, 2013 at 2:10 AM
- speedyrabbit said...
That's a point how is the Princess and her eye?inquiring minds want to know,xx Rachel
- September 28, 2013 at 8:41 AM
- Auntie Jane (It is official!) said...
Please stay safe. AJ
- September 28, 2013 at 9:09 AM
- Nature Girl said...
Princess Eye Update!
No, lemme try again.
- September 28, 2013 at 1:02 PM
- Rabbits' Guy said...
Princesses eye is fine! (Thanks for all the concern everyone.) She does have a discharge sometimes - maybe a clogged duct - and the vet has us use a warm, damp washcloth every now and then. She has had it for a long time and it does not bother her otherwise. She will be 12 at the end of the year, so she gets plenty of good attention and is still very active! One healthy bunn from a family of long-lived bunns!
- September 28, 2013 at 1:25 PM
- Brandi B. said...
Yee Haw! Jetstream rodeo! I wish we were getting that kind of rain!
Well, RG The So-Called "Splainer, if you would have 'splained to us IN THE FIRST PLACE that Her Majesty had an old eye issue from way back, then we would not be hounding you for updates...
- September 28, 2013 at 6:00 PM
- Auntie Jane (It is official!) said...
Brandi, I fear our days of chiding RG are over. You have left us wide open to blackmail, and I shiver when I think of the consequences of the new intelligence now in RG's hands. It rained here, too! Yippee!
- September 29, 2013 at 8:08 AM


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Bugaboo Runner: Fito Florensa
Bugaboo Runner: Fito Florensa
2015-07-27 - Being a parent doesn't mean you have to give up exercising, although sticking to a regular routine can be a little tricky with a child on each hip. Personal trainer Fito Florensa (31) of Men's Health Spain shares his tips on combining healthy living with a busy family life.
You're a trainer for Men's Health, what does that entail exactly?
Fito: "I'm a personal trainer, coach and author with a degree in Sports Science, with specialisation in Sports Performance. I train professional sportsmen, celebrities, amateurs and people who want to start exercising. In addition to my work at Men's Health Spain, I own and manage a gym called 'Core' in Barcelona where we have a unique concept of combining fitness with healthy food and nutritional advice."
Are you a runner yourself?
"Yes. I ran the Barcelona Marathon this year."
Left: Fito Florensa during a Bugaboo Runner event in Madrid
Why is it important for parents to maintain active lifestyles after having children?
"The answer is simple: You are what you do, not what you say. The WHO (World Health Organisation) says that health is not only a lack of disease, but a physical, mental and social balance. You can't be completely healthy without exercise and it's something you should do throughout your life. By running with your child, you give the right example from the very start."
Most parents think they don't have enough time to exercise regularly. Can you share some tips on how to integrate exercise into a daily routine?
"In our free time we have our physical needs (eating, making love and training, for instance), our chores (taking kids to school, opening letters, going to the bank) and leisure time (sport, reading, going out with your friends). You want to make sure that exercise becomes a priority, whether that's early in the morning or late at night."
Tell us about the benefits of exercising regularly.
"In addition to reducing heart problems, and lowering fat percentage and cholesterol, you secrete endorphins (hormones of happiness and serenity) that will make you feel better about others and yourself."
It seems like everyone is running these days. Why do you think it is such a popular form of exercise?
"I think there are two reasons. First, it's a very low-cost exercise; you just need running shoes and comfortable clothes. Running itself is in our DNA as human beings: everyone knows how to do it. On the other hand, García Ferrando (a sociologist of Spanish sport) has said in his numerous publications that people nowadays are stuck in monotonous repetitive lifestyles that lack adventure. We go from home to work, from work to home. Running gives you the chance to really live, to get lost somewhere, run through the mountains, find yourself, and feel alive."
What are the advantageous of running with a jogging stroller?
"In the past, people ran with a stroller that wasn't specifically designed for running. The main advantage of a real running stroller is ergonomics. The best and most comfortable way to run with the stroller is to hold it in one hand, instead of two, and alternate. And I recommend doing strength exercises, like squats, with the handlebar of your stroller to work your stabiliser muscles and give security and stability to your hips, knees and ankles."
More Fito Florensa here, http://www.fitoflorensa.com/.
Click here for more running tips, and stay tuned for more from our Bugaboo Runners!
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In his comfortable home in Valley View, William J. Mc Croskey is enjoying a well earned retirement, and can look back upon forty-three years of residence in North Texas, most of it at that time having been spent in the toil and practical management of farming and stock raising, out of which in spite of many adverse conditions, he achieved a prosperity
for sufficient for his declining years.
Mr. Mc Croskey, who is an ex-Confederate soldier, was born in Sullivan County, Tennessee, March 1, 1837. His grand-father, James Mc Croskey was of Irish ancestry and spent his last years on a farm in what is now West Virginia. James Mc Croskey married a Miss Duff, and several of their decendants subsequently bore the Christian Name of Duff.
Mathew Mc Croskey, father of the Valley View citizen, was born in Virginia, was a farmer and also a Methodist minister. He married Elizabeth Hickey, lived for many years in Tennessee, and in 1843 moved to Green County Missouri, and spent the rest of his life in the southwestern part of that state. His children were ten in number: Rachel, who married Benjamin Patterson; Jane wife of Joe Merritt; Margaret, second wife of Joe Merritt; Martha who married John Mc Croskey; William J. of Valley View; Mrs. Mary Barnes; Amanda who died unmarried; Mrs. Ellen Glenn; Charlotte, who married Hamilton Doran; and Duff who lives on the old farm in Missouria. *
William J. Mc Croskey was six years of age when his parents moved to the vicinity of Springfield Missouria. He grew up on a farm in that rugged district and farming was the vocation which he took up when he became of age. The Mc Croskey home was within four miles of the battlefield of Wilson Creek, and those at home could clearly hear the sounds of that battle. Soon afterwards William Mc Croskey entered the Confederate army.
He was wounded in the fight at Corinth and taken prisoner, later paroled and sent to the hospital for wounded Confederates at Iuka, and after recovering he rejoined his command at Vicksburg. He was in service until the end of the war, and following that worked several months for wages as a farm hand in Illinois. Returning to Missouria he located in Saline County and was a farmer in that rich and prosperous section of central Missouria until he came to Texas.
When he left Saline County in 1877 he had a family of wife and four children. They traveled with two wagons and teams and made the thousand mile journey without incident in about four weeks. Two other children were born after they came to Texas. Mr. Mc Croskey located five miles southeast of Valley View. His land comprised 280 acres, practically virgin soil and it was the task of many years to develop it into a productive general farm.
His first home contained only two rooms, and out of necessity this had to be sufficient until he had the money to build a better one. Mr. Mc Croskey was not a capitalist when he came to Texas and he had to realize something from his labors every season in order to maintain his family. For three years he gave his time exclusively to the raising of grain. In later years he planted a limited crop of cotton.
For his land he paid only five dollars an acre and added to his holdings until he had more than half a section. Forty years ago Cooke County was more of a stock region than strictly farming country. Few of the farms were fenced and there was an almost unlimited range for live
ing stock. Mr. Mc Croskey utilized some of this pasture for his modest ventures as a stock man and he never was never in the business on an extensive scale, selling his surplus to local buyers. He and his neighbors took no pride in pure bred cattle, handling only the stock usually found in Texas at the time, inferior grades and scrubs. Mr. Mc Croskey diligently cultivated and occupied his farm for thirty years. He went through the ups and downs of markets, much of his wheat selling for less than a dollar a bushel, some of his cotton bringing four cents a pound, though at one time cotton was only three cents a pound.
While he has never been in politics or public affairs it is safe to say there is no more highly esteemed and substantial citizen of Cooke County than Mr. Mc Croskey. He was for several years a trustee of his county school district and he and Mrs. Mc Croskey took an active part in the organizing and maintenance of the Methodist Church in their community and he served as a steward of the congregation.
It was in 1867, only a year or so after he left the army that Mr. Mc Croskey married Benanna Elliott. She was born and reared in Saline County Missouria, daughter of Benjamin and Angeline Elliot. The oldest of their children is Duff D. now a resident of Vernon Texas; Lena, wife of C. L. Miller of Cooke County; Charles, who lives at El Paso; Miss Vannie V. lives at Valley View; Walter is in Tom Green County, and Ethel the youngest is the wife of Charles Steadman of Valley View.
_____________________________*m. Barnett (added in another handwriting)
[The original was written in an address book. Written on the last page is a note written in Alexander Judd Doran's handwriting. It states "I don't know who wrote this history / must have been Vannie / Her or Lillian F. Doran." My mother and I are assuming Vannie (Mc Croskey) wrote it rather than Lillian Francis Stroud because she was more likely to know the McCroskey family history.]
Transcribed by Stacy A. (Rosa) Chadwick from a journal in the possession of Charla (Doran) Rosa.


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Prince Edward Island is one of the most charming places to visit as well as live, especially this time of year.
We not only have our most famous celebrity, Anne of Green Gables, but we have some of the most beautiful beaches north of Florida. What we lack in mountains and palm trees, we make up for with lush green pastures and bright blue skies filled with clean fresh air.
We also have some of the loveliest gardens this side of England, as you are about to see.
Would you like to join my hubby and me for a Garden Tour? I took a lot of pictures so I will be posting this Tour in two or three different segments.
Tucked away, off the main roads, is a charming spot enclosed by trees, and unless one is looking for it, it might never be found.
It is a magical place filled with flora and fairies; a secret place which befits a storybook.
I have called it the "Secret" Garden Tour!
Bring your umbrella or parasol and step back in time with us....
There were lush plants and posies to greet you even before you entered the property.
The pictures will speak for themselves.
A close-up.
As we walked on to the property, to the right, there was this lovely garden sprawled along a fence with a profusion of hostas, hydrangeas, and lilies. Across from that, one looked up into fabulous big old trees which provided lovely shade. I didn't take a picture of them. I am hoping you will use your imagination.
More hydrangeas, kissed with pink....
Among the many splendored things was one of several statues.
Shhh....listen closely! Can you hear the tinkle of fairies' laughter?
Our gracious hostess had lemonade and cookies set up in this gorgeous arbour.
Please help yourself....
A sweet spot to sit and drink in the beauty.
There were several little nooks throughout the gardens to sit and breathe in the scents and sounds of this beautiful place.
There is enchantment all around us....
"Like roses in a garden, kindness fills the air
with a certain bit of sweetness,
as it touches everywhere." ~ Helen Steiner Rice
A dear little rose bud.
"Raindrops on roses...."
And one of many adorable birdhouses....
Well, that's our tour for today. I have so much more to share with you so please join me again tomorrow.
Sharing from my heart~ Sandi


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("For-EVER. For-EVER." name that movie.)
This is especially bad, because I have begun several projects that were for other people.
Important people. People whom I love. Care about.
For example,
I began to make a magnet board for a friend's birthday. Easy, right? No sweat, right?
"Chunky frame", she said. Fantastic. "Espresso finish", she said. Oooh, this is sounding good. I'm rubbing my hands together. Let's do this!
I'm going to go ahead and let you know that I just recently discovered that it is "eSpresso", as opposed to "eXpresso", as I previously thought. I stand corrected.
Now, we all know, that stainable, chunky trim, is expensive. No prob, bob. I picked up some trusty 1x6 and ran it through the router a couple times:
and this is what we've got here. Olive it.
And then, for some odd reason, nothing went well from then on. Maybe it's because it's like zero degrees in my garage-- I don't know, but the wood glue would not, would not, dry.
Oh my heck-- I was doing everything I could to strengthen the joints for the frame on this magnet board. And then, when it was finally good 'n strong, (and dry),
Hubs knocks it over and breaks the frame. And I couldn't even get mad, 'cause he was climbing up in the attic, doing the electrical for the flot snub. For moi.
And because we all know in zero degree weather, paint/stain/poly takes like 2 years to dry, I kept working on it. In the kitchen.
Hubs comes home from work, and is like,
"'Mmmmm! Stain for dinner."
I know, I know, sorry.
But I'm already the butt munch who takes 2 months (or more) to finish a present, okay? Gosh.
(Pssst: Emily, I am this close, and will be dropping something off at your place this week.)
Just a little piece of info: if you were gonna make yourself an over sized magnet board, you can get a piece of sheet metal at Lowes in the HVAC aisle. I picked up a 24"x36" sheet (yes, I know you can get the rolls for cheap- but they're not that wide) for under $10.
So then, I was driving away to drop this craptastic gift off to this great (and patient) friend, and I was like,
"Oh crap-- I didn't take a picture!"
Note to self: propping it up against the dirty mommy van's not the best shot.
So I tried again.
Note to self: propping it up in the laundry room to show the reflection of the laundry basket's not the best shot.
At least the laundry basket was empty. I just had a discussion with all four of my children about wiping better, so this could have been awkward.


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Chris Costanzo needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 48 designs submitted by 24 freelance designers.
We are a start-up company with a fairly new concept. We will host trade shows online. They're not much different than traditional trade shows with exhibitors, Key note speakers, networking lounges, seminars, etc. Our logo needs to incorporate the concept of a virtual, online trade show. We will host many shows. The first show is a "Green" related show. The next show will be an "Action Sports" related show.
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Poland Spring: 'What a night!
Poland Spring is basking in the spotlight shed thanks to Sen. Marco Rubio's much-tweeted about sip from one of its water bottles during his response to the State of the Union Address.
On Wednesday, the company posted a photo of one of its water bottles staring into a mirror lined with Broadway lights with the caption, "Reflecting on our cameo. What a night!"
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Jane Lazgin, a spokeswoman for Nestle Waters North America – which owns Poland Springs, told POLITICO that they were happy with how much attention Rubio garnered the water.
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For Fall, Chanel launched the Venise de Chanel collection and the one item that caught my eye was the Limited Edition Eye Gloss Quad:
They say: This quartet of gel-cream shades – pearl, gold, black and red black – delivers a subtle luminous sheen that blends beautifully, from sheer to intense
The weird colour in this quad is the red – I can see why it reflects the Venice theme, I just wish it was a shimmery blue or green instead:
This was pretty steep price wise, at £38.50…I had been considering buying the Dior Jazz Club compact (which is £44 and comes with eyeshadow, brow powder, cream liner) but chose the Chanel instead…was this a good choice?
The texture of these eye glosses are as described – not quite a cream, not quite a gel. Quite firm for an eyegloss, easy to apply and a tad sticky. No problems spreading it into the skin though.
For eye glosses, I think they are very pigmented, and can be layered (especially the black) to really build up colour.
The effect is a rock chick type glossy look with lots of shine:
This is an eye gloss, and no eye gloss was meant to stay creaseless – beware if you can't cope with this. Within a few minutes of application I had this:
It's going to happen with an eyegloss, primer or not.
The black is perfect and the white and gold are also nice shades – the red is more wearable than I thought it would be, its almost a very dark plummy burgundy. Still not an everyday shade of course, but then eye gloss isn't an everyday thing. I would have still preferred something from the blue or green or brown family tree instead.
This is expensive – I thought it would be more about £30 as opposed to £38.50. Its limited edition, its pretty unusual so I guess its a collectors item for Chanel fans like me.
I got some of this in my eye and boy did it sting – its a bit sticky too remember so it was painful and sticky. Bloodshot eyes all around!
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Friday I sat at the reference desk with our library assistant, and I checked my Twitter account. Buffy Hamilton, The Unquiet Librarian, had sent out news that the keynote speaker for the SLJ Leadership Summit was getting ready to begin, and she forwarded the link to the CoverItLive session. Jealous of all the school librarians at the event, I decided to attend the summit virtually (luckily my school doesn't block many sites).
CoverItLive is a live blogging program where you can read and post comments and photos, collaborating and engaging with people from all over the world - live. There is a streaming video function too, but that wasn't offered for this session. It is so easy to use, that even as a novice, I was instantly ready to interact with the conference attendees.
Luckily I had relatively few questions at the reference desk, but I was able to go in and out of the discussion when I needed to assist students. As Buffy Hamilton, Cathy Nelson and other librarians publicized the essential questions and ideas of the speaker, Bernie Trilling, other people participated either through Twitter using the hashtag #sljsummit09 or by responding directly into CoverItLive. The conversation was expanded, as well as the attendance at the keynote.
Sadly, I only participated in the one session. My day took me away from the reference desk. But I am excited to go back and read/watch the sessions. Thank you, Buffy and Cathy, for taking me to the Summit!
The conference focused on librarians taking the lead in 21st century learning, and the sessions covered aspects from databases to advocacy. This new leadership direction for librarians excites me,and I am looking forward to reading the blogs of the librarians who attended and learn some of what they learned! I am inspired to get to the SLJ Summit next year. Want to join me?
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Buffy shared this link, and I must say if it impacted only one, then it was worth every minute we put into it. I'm so glad you were able to virtually feed your mind from our attendance. SLJ rocks for putting this event together and striving to make it available to any who wish to partake by whatever means (in person or virtual!)ReplyDelete
Hey! This conference looks great! The big problem for us is being able to escape during October which is one of the busiet months of our year ... If you haven't looked, the stuff on the Conference Ning is REALLY good.ReplyDelete
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Maggie's Rich!
Homer came home late one night with nine $100 bills (a friend had repaid a loan in cash). He put it on my nightstand under a notebook so I would remember to take it to the bank.
The next morning, Maggie saw the pile and said, "Is that a hundred dollars?"
"Yes, it is. Please don't touch it," I said.
We went downstairs and continued with our morning. Homer was driving the kids to school and I left for work.
At the schoolyard, the three kids scattered to meet up with their friends, leaving Homer standing with a group of moms, still carrying Maggie's backpack. He decided there was no reason to wait around for the bell, since the kids were all happy and playing, so he went to give Maggie her backpack.
Maggie took the backpack, gave Homer a big hug and said, "I love you, Daddy!"
As he walked away, he heard an excited small person exclaim, "Maggie's rich!"
He took another couple of steps and then thought to turn around to see what the kid was talking about. The kid was holding a crisp $100 bill. So was the kid beside that kid.
Homer recovered the $200 immediately, then frantically patted down Maggie, ripped apart her backpack and questioned each member of her posse. Bart's teacher approached him to ask if everything was okay. He told her that Maggie may have distributed another seven $100 bills to her little friends. He offered no explanation as to why we would have cash in such large bills just lying around the house (potential teacher thoughts: drug dealers, housewife hooker, money launderers…). The teacher promised to pass along the message to Maggie's teacher, politely stifling a laugh.
As it turns out, Maggie had taken 'only' two of the bills from the pile. When asked why she did it, she said she wanted to prove to her friends that we were 'million-billionaires'.
She was adequately punished. She's really not a bad girl.
11 comments:
- Nowheymama said...
I didn't realize I knew a million-billionaire! Wow! :)
Also, hi! So good to hear from you!
- November 2, 2011 at 10:34 a.m.
- Pickles and Dimes said...
Oh my God, I can just picture Homer's face when he realized what those kids were holding.
I never knew you guys were million-billionaires! HAHAHHAHA. :)
- November 2, 2011 at 10:54 a.m.
- Misty said...
Not bad at all. Just a little ornery. I have one like that. He isn't TRYING to be bad. He is just being himself and that self tends to get into mischief. No harm meant, even if harm is incurred. :)
- November 2, 2011 at 11:30 a.m.
- Saly said...
Hahahaaaahaaa. It's a good thing Homer was there! We caught Bud with $400 (4 crisp $100 bills) in his room a few months ago. Hub had paid BIL in cash for whatever reason, and they were fooling around "making it rain." They didn't even notice he'd picked up the bills.
- November 2, 2011 at 3:17 p.m.
- Fran said...
LOL That's a good one. We've missed you around here :)
- November 2, 2011 at 8:30 p.m.
- Sarah said...
Holy crap. That is why cash scares me, even though we've been trying to use more cash lately in an effort to pay more attention to spending habits. But! So easy to lose!
Also, though: hilarious.
- November 3, 2011 at 10:54 a.m.
- Chantal said...
awesome! That will be a great story to recount on her wedding night :)
- November 7, 2011 at 2:35 p.m.
- Bette said...
I'm not sure, we can be friends now that you are million-billionaires. :)
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PRO-GIRLS 5: GeekGirlCon President On Girls & Comics
This weekend, women who proudly call themselves "geek girls" will gather for the first convention named in their honor.
GeekGirlCon, the first of what organizers are hoping is an annual event, will take place in Seattle this weekend, celebrating female involvement in "math, the sciences, comics, sci-fi, fantasy, fiction, gaming and more."
The women behind the event are fans of everything from Star Wars to Star Trek, from comics to gaming, and are hoping to attract multitudes of other women like them.
But Erica McGillivray, the president and marketing director of GeekGirlCon, is particularly obsessed with comic books.
"[Erica] has one of the most impressive comic-book themed apartments I've ever seen in person," said Kiri Callaghan, GeekGirlCon's PR manager.
As part of our continuing Pro-Girls series, Newsarama spoke with McGillivray about GeekGirlCon, about attracting female comic book readers, and about how to get more women involved in making comics.
Newsarama: Erica, what's your background, and how did you get involved with GeekGirlCon?
Erica McGillivray : My professional background is in e-commerce, specifically search engine optimization, social media, community building, and where it all collides. I'd heard about GeekGirlCon on Twitter, and then again, at a local ladies comic book night. I went to the first meeting and volunteered to be marketing director, and now I'm in both that role and was elected as president. Because I've been a passionate geek and interested in social justice my entire life, joining GeekGirlCon was a no brainer. Especially as I met all the wonderful people involved in making it happen.
Nrama: What's the idea behind the con?
McGillivray: GeekGirlCon is a celebration of geeky women. We seek to support a broad range of geeky interests from comic books and sci-fi to technology and science to gaming and cosplay. GeekGirlCon wants to showcase the history, current happenings, and the future of geeky women and our interests. In addition to just our convention, we've put on over 40 events both online and offline in the past year. Everyone is welcome to our convention and events.
Nrama: We've heard from many creators and people involved in the comic book industry that there are more women interested in comics than ever before. And other formerly male-centered fandoms have seen an influx of women. Why do you think more women are interested in fandom-related pursuits?
McGillivray: In my own experience, women fans love sharing their geeky interests in a way to easily let others join in. Not to discount our zine-making foremothers, but the internet has really provided a safety blanket to create "women's circles." We can use pseudonyms to hide either our gender from sexist fanboys (aka the trolls) and we can engage in making safe spaces for ourselves while connecting with fellow fangirls from all around the world. I think women are drawn to fandom-related pursuits because other women are doing it and they have direct role models that they see producing fannish things, whether it's fan art, fan fiction, cosplay, crafts, or just general good meta decisions and debated. Which any fanboy making fun of a woman for writing fan fiction needs to check the last time he argued for hours about who would win Batman or Superman with his buddies. I personally have attended fan conventions just to meet some of my friends and my favorite fan fiction authors without the draw of "celebrities."
Nrama: Why do you think comics have previously been such a male-dominated fandom? Do you think that's changing?
McGillivray: I love comic books, but if they have one major Achilles heel (that is killing them), it's lack of diversity -- in terms of characters, storylines, and creators. I've been to the comic book convention of 300 people where I was the only woman there who wasn't there to just help out behind a vendor booth. I go back and forth a lot on if that's changing. Every once in a while, I get an inkling that the publishers are starting to understand that it needs to change; that in order to revive the comic book industry, stories need to appeal beyond straight, cisgendered, able-bodied white dudes.
There's a whole big world out there of people who love a good story and -- especially if we're talking superhero comics -- need heroes. In particular, the success of Marvel's movies have proven that people want heroes. We want Tony Starks and Thors and Steve Rogers. And hey, people also want Pepper Potts and Nick Furys and Sifs. Why isn't even 40% of the audience going to see these movies also checking out the comic books they're based on? Why weren't free copies of comics given out in theaters? Why isn't there a package of comics that a retailer can hand a customer, who does come into a shop after one of the movies and who wants to read the books? A few weeks ago, I watched my very knowledgeable LCS owner struggle to find the right Captain America for a customer interested in them due to the movie.
Put more women in the books. Put more minorities in the books. Hire creators who are like these characters they're writing or drawing. Just the amount of money that Womanthology raised shows that there's not only a pool of talent, but a public who's thirsty for a real change. Not just relaunching your 52 titles. I'm not as pessimistic as Grant Morrison about the state of comics; I'm holding out hope that this is the low point before they evolve into what's next for comics. If hammer pants can make a comeback, so can comic books.
Nrama: Is there anything else you think would have to change to get more girls interested in comics and eventually in pursuing careers in comics?
McGillivray: More women creators and characters would definitely help create a more welcoming environment. But on top of that, marketing and editorial also needs to move in a director that encompasses more than just white men ages 18-45. Look what you're putting on the covers, especially compared to the inside.
For instance, I loved Karl Bollers' Emma Frost series, but the Greg Horn covers were atrocious. The story was about a high school and starting college-aged Emma discovering her mutant powers; while the majority of the covers were of a sexed-up, ridiculous (even for Emma) adult Emma Frost. It made no marketing logic considering it was a comic aimed at younger readers, especially girls. I know many people who would've loved it, but didn't pick it up solely based on the covers.
I wish the "Big 2" publishers in general would actually market toward women. Give me some events about She-Hulk, Ms. Marvel, and Black Canary. Sell me shoes with Manhunter on them or a Batwoman toothbrush. I'm standing here with my wallet open.
Nrama: There's been concern recently with the fact that so few women work on the creative side of the comic book industry. In your opinion, what would have to change to get more women involved as creators?
McGillivray: Hire them. Continue to hire the many who do work in comics and do a wonderful job. Poach new ones from the world of literature, film and TV, or heck, even webcomics, which are perhaps easiest and most obvious source. Why haven't they hired Kate Beaton (Hark A Vagrant!) or Megan Rose Gedris (Lesbian Pirates From Outer Space)? Their substantial portfolios are online with easy counts of their audience. In addition, by hiring more women creators, there are then female-identified role models for the next generation to look for inspiration in.
Nrama: Is there anything the creative side of the comic community could do to make the industry more gender-balanced?
McGillivray: I actually do think this is an area where things are improving. I do actually see inklings of movement on the creative side to be more gender-balanced and to want it.
C.B. Cebulski does a great job at putting on talks about how to break into the industry and fostering new artists.
Terry Moore did some How to Draw Comics, specifically focusing #1 on how to draw realistic looking women.
Warren Ellis does a wonderful job at telling his audience about creative women, especially artists, he admires on his blog.
Gail Simone often tumbles fanart and encourages dialog about how to get into the industry on her blog.
Creators want to continue to do what they love, and I think the vast majority of them know that they need to attract the other half of the population to their medium for it to continue and maybe even grow.
At GeekGirlCon, we're bringing and showcasing women comic book creators and "female-friendly" male characters who can inspire those coming to our convention.
Some math: women + ethnic and racial minorities + queer people + disabled = the majority of the world's population and the largest potential audience. Except to continue the status quo of the white heteronormative patriarchy, I don't understand why any industry continues to only serve the white male market. Of course, comic books aren't the only industry that does this and makes me scratch my head.
I want more variety of stories and characters. I want more women in the industry to identify with. I want the industry to feel like less of a boys only club. Changing the industry to encourage more women working in comics can only lead to more market opportunity and more creative opportunity.
Nrama: Then to finish up, is there anything else you hope to see in the future regarding women and comics?
McGillivray: Personally, I want to start writing deeper posts about gender-in-comics so I want more complex stories. Critiquing a Mike Deodato cover where every woman's legs are 6 feet tall; her waist is too tiny to fit in organs; her back is arched at an angle that makes Cirque du Soleil performers cringe; and her boobs are just oddly uniformed no matter what angle she's standing at -- that's easy. Saying when Frank Miller writes women, they're either violently killed, raped, or whores. Simple. I want to dig in deeper. I want to talk about gender expression, and not just stereotypes that strictly adhere to the gender binary (whether male or female). I want there to be a plethora of diverse characters so the next generation never says "if only Wonder Woman was as cool as Batman." (For the record, she is.)
GeekGirlCon is dedicated to celebrating female involvement in all fields of math, the sciences, comics, sci-fi, fantasy, fiction, gaming, and more. The first annual convention is October 8 & 9, 2011 in Seattle. For more details, visit the GeekGirlCon website at www.geekgirlcon.com.
- PRO-GIRLS Pt 1: Where Are the Working Women in Comics?
- PRO-GIRLS Pt 2: History's Role in Comics' Gender Disparity
- PRO-GIRLS Pt 3: Marvel Editor Jeanine Schaefer Weighs In
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National WASP WWII Museum to host 9th WASP Homecoming
The Big Country has an abundance of history, much of which centers on ranching and railroad, but what some residents might not realize is the importance the area played in World War II. From 1942 to 1944, Avenger Field in Sweetwater was home to the WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots), a select group of brave and patriotic women who were trained to fly and ferry military aircraft between Air Force bases throughout the United States. Their dedication to country and love for the open sky freed male pilots for combat duties.To honor these women and their role in the nation's history, The National WASP WWII Museum in Sweetwater will host the Ninth Annual WASP Homecoming at Avenger Field. The event will be an all-day affair on Saturday, May 25, and will include plenty of excitement for all ages. The festivities will begin early with several warbirds and other planes on display. A spokesperson for the museum said they expect a Beech-18, a T-6 Texan, a Fairchild PT-19 and several Stearman PT-17s to be among the planes in the air and on the ground at Avenger Field. But, perhaps the highlight of this year's plane line-up is the opportunity to get up close to a Douglas C-47 Skytrain. This particular C-47 is believed to have more WWII history than any other C-47 still flying today. Also available at the event will be the opportunity for children between the ages of 8 and 17 to go up for a ride in an airplane as part of the EAA Young Eagles program. There will be plenty of other activities and sights throughout the day including HANGARburgers and Fififries for lunch and an opportunity to meet the WASP in attendance. Carol Cain, the museum administrator, is inviting and encouraging the public to come out and learn the history of the WASP and to visit with them. "You have to realize," Cain said, "These women were in their teens and early 20s in 1943. That puts most of them close to 90 years old." The museum expects 18 WASP to attend this year's homecoming, down slightly from last year's attendance. "These women are an inspiration to girls and women across the globe," Cain said. "They volunteered for this role. They are trailblazers." U.S. Air Force Major Caroline A. Jensen is one example of a young woman motivated by what the WASP accomplished. Now in her first season with the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron ("Thunderbirds"), Major Jensen said, "I know that I am able to do what I do today because of their courage, service, grace and skill. I have been fully aware of the WASP and their service and I have felt them with me every step of the way in my military career." Major Jensen will be the featured speaker and will host the WASP Forum, at this year's event. The museum recommends that anyone interested in attending the Ninth Annual WASP Homecoming visit www.waspmuseum.org for more information about the occasion. "We are looking forward to a special day and we welcome everyone to come out and participate," Cain added.The National WASP WWII Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation located at Avenger Field, Sweetwater, the training field of the Women Airforce Service Pilots. The WASP Museum seeks to educate and inspire all generations with the story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots — the first women to fly American military aircraft — women who forever changed the role of women in aviation.


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When Google Calendar changed the favicon, many people wondered why it only shows 31. "Does it mean that starting today, every day will be the 31st ? Serously, favicon should be changed everyday to match the date," suggested a Google Calendar user.
Google listened to the feedback and the favicon will now change every day. "When you look at the Google Calendar icon at the top of your browser window, it will no longer always display 31 but will instead change to reflect the current day of the month. Today's date is now always a short glance away."
Google Calendar is the first Google service that has a dynamic favicon, but you can change Gmail's favicon to show the number of unread messages.
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Mike @ Pro-Active necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
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ProActive Safety Solutions LLC of Toms River, NJ provides Occupational Safety & Health services to companies in various industries (construction, manufacturing,etc...).Services include safety management, program evaluation-development,OSHA training & compliance oversight.
The primary target audience will include businesses of various sizes & industries.Everything from smaller (mom & pop) to large corporate entities, however the focus will be on mid-size businesses that require safety presence & oversight yet lack the payroll/need for a full time dedicated safety professional.
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Please do not use any stock photos or clip-art. Must be royalty free.
Descriptive tagline to be utilized- Safety Management & Consulting Services.
The logo should be completely vector based and delivered in Adobe Illustrator or EPS Format.
We also would like to have a business card layout designed and included to go with the new logo. This is not a requirement of your initial submission but will be for contest finalists.
We are open to your creative direction & value your opinion, feedback will be provided for all submissions.
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In today's world of fitness there are new developments made everyday. Researchers spend a lot of time trying to find the best way to help us stay fit. They are proving and disproving exercise myths as fast as the media can put the theories out there. Here are just a few exercise myths that we can disregard.
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The Lipscomb Bisons finished their regular season home schedule with a disappointing loss to Florida Gulf Coast 2-1.
The Bisons entered the game Sunday starting six freshmen, three sophomores, one junior, and one senior.
Freshman Brent McGee started as goalkeeper and finished with one save, and two goals allowed. Freshman Patrick Walsh stepped in for McGee, and had two saves.
McGee is fourth in goals against average in the A-Sun (1.21). He earned his first collegiate shutout in the September 19th 2-0 win against Presbyterian.
The Bisons only goal was made by freshman midfielder Andre Santos and assisted by sophomore forward Miguel DaSilva. DaSilva is first in the A-Sun overall in shots (528), shots per game (3.25), assists (eight), and assists per game (.50).
In Atlantic Sun games, DaSilva is second in both shots (22) and shots per game (3.67). He is third in points per game (1.83) and second in assists (five) and assists per game (.83).
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The Bisons allowed two goals by FGCU, one scored own goal, and one header on a break away by freshman defender Brandon Price.
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"I just think it was an obvious disappointment. That's what happens when you take a team for granted. We played slow and sort of looked past FGCU," said Head Coach Charles Morrow.
Two yellow cards were given during the game; one to FGCU's Caleib Lynch; and one to Lipscomb's Ricardo Atti. Both cards were for unsporting.
The Bisons are now 8-7-2 overall and 4-2-1 in the Atlantic Sun.
They will travel to University of North Florida on Friday, October 31st followed by the last game of the season at Jacksonville on Sunday, November 2nd.
This story was written by Caroline Price, a student assistant in the athletics media relations department.


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In the newspaper business, it all comes down to one little kid on a bicyle (these days, actually, it's more likely to be his grandpa or grandma). Unfortunately, newspaper execs are so exhausted after putting their ailing OM products to bed, that trafficking copies once they leave the building too often appears to be beyond their abilities. Too bad and so sad. Yet another nail in the coffin.
This Shoe cartoon is from around 1982.
When being a newsboy wasn't kid's play: From Time, 1931
Newsboys numbered 570,000: From Time, 1934
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I had barely gotten started when I had to stop and ask myself, "have I really thought about the individual claims made in every source I have?" Nope. Do those sources really make the claims I think they make, or do I see them because that's I want the source to tell me? Hmm ... good question. Let's take a look.
I'll start with a census record, since that's pretty much the first thing I look for when trying to flesh out a family.
This is the 1870 U.S. Census record for Saunders County, Nebraska.
You can see that it lists the Bourke household about halfway down the page. My great great grandmother, Eliza Bourke, is highlighted.
The first thing to note is that (unlike the 1940 census) the person providing the information to the enumerator is not indicated. Therefore, right off the bat, we can't say whether the information is reliable. We'll put that aside for now.
It clearly shows that Eliza is 9 years old at the time of the census. Nice! A clue to her birth date. But ... when was the census taken? There is no date at the top of the page. Fortunately, I referred to my source citation and went back to the source, kept going backwards page by page until I found a date. Unfortunately, it was on the very first page.
So Eliza was 9 years old on the 6th or 7th of August, 1870. This places her birth date between August 7-8, 1860 and August 5-6, 1861. Here's the big question: Does the census record tell me that? Or is it merely inferred? Technically it is inferred. It's still evidence for "When was Eliza Bourke born?" (because you can't have evidence without first having a question), but in this case the evidence is indirect.
The next major fact is that Eliza was born in Illinois. This is direct evidence for the question "Where was Eliza Bourke born?" Pretty straightforward. Not very precise, but it will do for now.
Now comes the hard part. Does this record tell me that Louis Bourke and Mary Bourke are Eliza's parents? It does not. What it does tell me is that Eliza was living in the same household as Louis and Mary Bourke and supposedly shared the same last name as Louis and Mary Bourke. It also tells me that both Eliza's father and mother are of foreign birth (as are Louis and Mary). We could infer that Louis and Mary are Eliza's parents, but that would be risky, as there simply isn't enough evidence to make that connection. We can't even say for sure that Louis and Mary are married. They might be brother and sister or cousins or any other relation - or no relation at all.
The bottom line is that this 1870 census record is helpful for clues, but not much more. The only "facts" I can really take away are that Eliza was born in Illinois, that she did not attend school within the year, and she can read and write - and that's without taking the reliability of the information into account. The one thing I can count on from this record is that Eliza Bourke was in Township 14, Range 9 of Saunders County, Nebraska between August 6 and 7, 1870.
In the grand scheme of things, it's not much, and at first it seemed like my "reasonably exhaustive" search would quickly become an unreasonably exhausting search. Fortunately, subsequent census records contain a little more information that I can (and will) use to help make these connections.
Between my NGS Home Study Course and the beta testing for this yet-unidentified software, I am looking at my research in a whole new way ... and that's turning out to be a very good thing!