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Hop aboard the New Orleans St Charles Streetcar, it is a fun and inexpensive way to get out of the French Quarter and see New Orleans. The St Charles Street car starts its run just outside the French Quarter on Canal Street; leaving its short run along Canal Street it turns and travels down St Charles Avenue and passes through Lee Circle, where you will want to get off to visit the World War II Museum and the Civil War Museum. As it passes through Lee Circle the street car leaves Downtown New Orleans and enters Uptown New Orleans. Down the track some it passes through the Garden District past historical mansions, Tulane and Loyola Universities, Audubon Park (which includes the Audubon Zoo), next the St Charles street car passes through Riverbend as it turns onto Carrollton Ave and eventually winding up at Palmer Park. The St Charles Street car 13-mile, 90-minute roundtrip journey could very well be the best New Orleans tour you take while in the Crescent City. Along the route, especially in Riverbend, you will pass dozens of restaurants which include a broad selection of New Orleans cuisine. So be sure to allocate enough time to stop for a meal along the route. The street cars only accept cash, tokens, or passes. For information on purchasing tokens or passes go to the New Orleans RTA website. To avoid paying each time you board I recommend you purchase a one day Jazzy Pass.
Places of interest along the St Charles Streetcar Route
Lee Circle * St Charles Streetcar
Your St Charles streetcar trip will take you through New Orleans Lee Circle both heading towards Uptown and returning to the Downtown area. Lee Circle is a traffic circle with a monument to Confederate General, Robert E. Lee, in the center. It sits on the intersection of St. Charles Avenue, Howard Avenue, and Andrew Higgins St. The monument honoring the general was inaugurated in 1884. It shows a 12 ft statue of general Lee on top of a 60ft tall Doric column which is set on a rectangular base built on a mound at the center of the traffic circle. Four wide stairways flanked by decorative urns lead to the monument. It is said by locals that Lee's statue faces due north, because you never turn your back on a Yankee. Lee Circle is the boundary between Uptown and Downtown New Orleans. At Lee circle, riders are just a few blocks from the World War II Museum, the Confederate Museum, and the Arts District. This will be the stop to get off if you plan to visit the museums.
Tell-tales signs of Mardi Gras past along the St Charles Streetcar route
Once your streetcar takes you past Lee Circle and the Oak trees begin to line the St Charles streetcar route keep your eye out for the many tell-tale signs of Mardi Gras past. Which will show themselves as Mardi Gras beads hanging along the power lines and from the branches of the mighty oaks.
Lafayette Cemetery #1 * One block off St Charles Avenue
Lafayette Cemetery #1 is located in the heart of the Garden District comprising of the block between Washington Ave, Sixth, Prytania, and Coliseum streets. To tour this historic cemetery you would get off the streetcar at St Charles and Washington Ave. Access to Lafayette Cemetery #1 is free and the entrance is directly across the street from the famous Commanders Palace restaurant. The cemetery was established in 1833 and was named for the City of Lafayette, which is what the area was at the time. The cemetery is laid out in a cross pattern, lined with trees giving it a garden-like appearance, and dividing the cemetery into four sections. The confederate general Harry T Hays was buried here in 1876 as well as some Civil War vets. Several movies have been filmed in the Lafayette Cemetery including Double Jeopardy in 1999 and Dracula 2000 in 2000. There are not any bathrooms available at the cemetery.
Van Benthuysen-Elms Mansion * 3029 St Charles Avenue
Built in 1869 for Capt. Watson Van Benthuysen, II, CSA. Born in New York in the early 1830's, Watson moved to New Orleans in the 1840's. When the Civil War started, Watson became an officer in the Confederate Army. After the war, he became a prominent New Orleans businessman and the President of a St Charles streetcar company. Van Benthuysen died in his home in 1901. In 1952, John Elms Sr., owner of the largest coin operated amusement company in the South, purchased the home. Shortly after Mr. Elms' death in 1968, the family started using the house for private functions and is today operated by the 3rd generation of the Elms family. Designed by architect Lewis E. Reynolds and built on St. Charles Avenue, The Van Benthuysen-Elms Mansion is an elegant menagerie of European styles. It reigns with splendor, Southern charm and tradition in the heart of the Garden District. The Garden District is known for its beautiful mansions, historic landmarks and the St Charles streetcar route.
Brown Mansion * 4717 St Charles Avenue
As you chug along the St Charles streetcar route watch for the Brown Mansion at 4717 St Charles Avenue, it is definitely the grandest home on St Charles Avenue. The home was built in 1904 by W.P. Brown, al local cotton mogul. It was built with the finest of materials. Exquisite blue sandstone exterior, tile roof, ornate plaster details throughout, terraced patio with fabulous heated pool, hot tub, and a built-in 3 car garage. The house, which is the largest on St Charles Avenue has an estimated value of $6.2 million; has 14,000 sq. ft. consisting of 9 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms. It is a classic example of Romanesque Revival.
Loyola University * 6363 St Charles Avenue
Loyola University New Orleans is a private, co-educational and Jesuit University located along the St Charles Streetcar route. The Jesuits were among the earliest settlers of New Orleans and Louisiana. Loyola University New Orleans was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1904 as Loyola College on a section of the Foucher Plantation bought by the Jesuits in 1886. Originally established as Loyola College, the institution was chartered as a university in 1912. It bears the name of the Jesuit patron, Saint Ignatius of Loyola. With a current enrollment of approximately 5000 students, Loyola is among the larger Jesuit universities in the southern United States.
Riverbend Area * St Charles Streetcar
The St Charles Streetcar will take you right through the Riverbend area. This area, where St Charles Avenue meets Carrollton Avenue is a residential neighborhood with a wide variety of places to eat, drink, and offers some shops. If you get off the streetcar in Riverbend you will find ice cream, pizza, Cajun and Creole, Chinese, Daiquiris, seafood, steaks, and of course Camellia Grill, one of those things on the "must do" list for visitors to New Orleans. Many times during the day and evening you can listen to live music served up by one of the local bars. I recommend making the Riverbend area one of your stops on the St Charles Streetcar route.
Palmer Park * End of the St Charles Streetcar Route
Palmer Park is the end of the line for the St Charles street car. But don't worry just stay on board for the return trip. Once the streetcar reaches this point the wooden back of the benches are reversed, the conductor moves from the now rear of the streetcar to the front and the St Charles Streetcar begins its return trip to the city. It follows the same route back so this gives you get a chance to see the sights and attractions on the other side of the tracks. Read below to find out about the Palmer Park Art Market.
Places to eat along the St Charles Streetcar RouteRestaurants on the St Charles Streetcar Line
Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro
Cheesecake Bistro will be on the right hand side when you are on the St Charles Streetcar heading away from downtown. Cheesecake Bistro is located at 2001 St Charles Avenue.
New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Restaurant
If you are looking for a great spot to hop off the streetcar and enjoy lunch or dinner the New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood Restaurant offers great food at reasonable prices. They offer food with great ingredients and great flavor that is always served fresh, fast and counter-casual. You will enjoy tasty appetizers such as charbroiled oysters, gumbo and loaded potato soup for starters. For you dinning enjoyment you will find they have great tasting Signature burgers, Signature poboys and several seafood & specialty platters to choose from. The St Charles Uptown New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood Company is located at 4141 St Charles Ave.
New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Company® was founded in 1984 on the philosophy of producing a menu with all of the traditional dishes that New Orleans locals love to eat, served with the hospitality and southern charm that made our city famous. Were about great seafood and great hamburgers, families and friends.
Louisiana Pizza Kitchen * Riverbend
For nearly 2 decades, Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown has been known for serving delicious wood-fired gourmet pizzas. However, they also serve many tasty pasta dishes, savory salads, and delicious wraps. Their quality food, reasonable prices and friendly service make them a popular restaurant in the Riverbend area with the locals, college students and tourist. For a great lunch or dinner in New Orleans, I recommend that you hop aboard the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar and ride to the Louisiana Pizza Kitchen. They are located at 615 S. Carrollton Avenue.
Mexican * Thia * Middle Eastern * Spanish
Hop off the St Charles Streetcar at the corner of S. Carrollton and Jeannette St and you have four dining experiences to choose from. On one corner you have Panchitas Mexican Restaurant and Basil Leaf a Thia & Sushi Bar and on the other corner you have Lebanons a Middle Eastern Restaurant and Café Granada a Spanish Tapa Bar and Restaurant. All four are located just blocks from the Riverbend area and have great reviews.
Events along the St Charles Streetcar Route
Visit the Palmer Park Art Market * LAST Saturday of the month
If you are visiting the Crescent City on the LAST Saturday of the month then hop aboard a St Charles Street car and head to the Palmer Park Art Market. You will find it at Palmer Park which is the last stop on the St Charles Street car route. The Arts Market is presented by the Arts Council of New Orleans, is held the LAST Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Arts Market features handmade, affordable art and crafts from local and regional artists and artisans. Styles of art include Painting, Photography, Ceramics, Glass, Jewelry, Wood, and Printmaking, plus handmade clothing, soap, candles, and other delights. Between 50 and 100 artists display and sell their wares each month. The Arts Market also features live entertainment, food and beverage booths, and a children's activities area. Be sure to check the Arts Market website for exact time and dates.


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This weekend there are a couple of excellent daytime flybys of ARISSat-1 predicted, passing very high in the sky. Up till now I have been concentrating on the FM transmission on 145.950MHz which carries the voice messages, voice telemetry and the SSTV. The other signals from the satellite use SSB and CW modulation.
So this morning I left the loft discone and my Realistic PRO2006 with MMSSTV in the spare bedroom waiting for the pass while I took the borrowed Alinco DJ-X10, which has SSB capability, outside and using the Yagi antenna I built up last weekend had a go at getting some of the CW beacon on 145.919MHz
I got a decent signal as you can hear below, and using CWGet managed to decode some of the telemetry and the identification, but the high noise and doppler effect did cause some problems.
Arissat1 cw beacon by nerdsville
While I was doing this the SSTV system caught a lovely image
Can not wait till tomorrow for two almost overhead passes in the morning and then time to watch the Grand Prix!

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FV/Project Associate II/Life Sciences, Post 2056
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This position will involve multitasking over a large variety of tasks that may include assisting in the operation of the Center for Plant and Life Sciences as well as managing all aspects of the educational outreach activities of the Center, including on- and off-site events and summer teacher workshops and student camps. The successful candidate will also promote the Center and St. Louis Community College by attending local area networking and workshop events, producing and updating flyers promoting the educational activities of the Center, and networking with local school districts for new event opportunities.
Required Qualifications:
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Application: Please send a cover letter and CV/Resume to http://jobs.stlcc.edu/postings/6764
Computational Biologist, Statistician Position
NewLeaf Symbiotics is seeking a highly-motivated individual for a Computational Biologist, Statistician position. The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for development and implementation of methods, software, visualizations and analysis of complex Genotype-Phenotype-Environment relationships in large datasets.
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Fermentation Scientist
New Leaf is looking for a Fermentation Scientist with experience in process development and downstream processing. The company headquarters and laboratories are located at the BRDG Park facility of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, in St. Louis, Missouri. NewLeaf Symbiotics (NLS) is a venture-backed agricultural biotech company focused on providing biologically-based plant health products. NLS' Prescriptive Biologics™ platform leverages the company's extensive collection of plant-associated bacteria and a deep understanding of genomics to develop effective, environmentally responsible products. The Fermentation Scientist will develop candidate products using a stage gated process in support of commercialization. NewLeaf's platform is designed to create products that increase yield and control pests in row crops, viticulture, silvaculture, turf, ornamentals, hydroponics, and the high value vegetable markets.
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KWS is one of the most innovative and long established plant breeding and seed companies worldwide with global headquarters in Einbeck, Germany. For more than 150 years we have been breeding and marketing high performance varieties for the modern farmer. Our key crops are sugar beet, corn and cereals as well as oil seed crops and potatoes .KWS offers a robust benefit package which includes PTO, 401K, health and dental insurance, and much more!
KWS is seeking a Research Associate to be a part of our world-class maize transformation pipeline. A successful candidate will have maize cell and tissue culture experience, expertise in standard monocot transformation protocols, and a desire to innovate. As a member of our team, you will have a key role in the design and execution of multiple experiments per week. You will be part of a fast-paced environment where priorities shift rapidly. We value your ideas and expertise, and want your help making the Gateway Research Center a worldwide center of excellence in transformation and gene editing.
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BE Yoga Retreats is a small, family-run business, running yoga retreats and holidays in the United Kingdom and abroad, to suit all budgets and abilities.
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3 Days Yoga Retreat in Oxfordshire, UKAugust 2-4, 2019
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Elise Beechen
Originally from Devon, Elise is a qualified teacher of yoga and dance and holds the UK's highest qualification in sports and remedial massage. Elise has been practicing yoga for over ten years and since becoming a group fitness instructor in 2006, she has coordinated and taught fitness programs in health clubs and resorts across the UK and Europe. A patient and enthusiastic teacher, Elise is deeply fascinated by the many physical and psychological benefits of yoga and is keen to share her knowledge and experience.
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Julie Towers
from Great Britain, August 2018
"Amazing yoga and food would highly recommend"
I loved everything about the yoga and the food and the friendly welcome given by Elise and Becky. The location meant that you could easily walk on the Ridgeway in spare time on Saturday afternoon.
from Great Britain, June 2017
"Amazing Yoga Retreat!"
The food was absolutely delicious, the workshops were really fun and a nice extra treat and the whole experience was top quality.
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"yoga in the Spanish sun"
Really good yoga teaching in a very friendly atmosphere.
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BE Yoga Retreats
This retreat has changed everything I feel and know about Yoga. My understanding and appreciation of Yoga have been so superficial until now. I feel like this weekend was the first ( truest) time I've practices real Yoga. I came feeling tired scared and disappointed in myself. I leave this place a different person to the one who arrived. I feel incredibly grateful for the gift of this experience. I'm a bit worried about leaving here, going back into the real world and forgetting all the amazing techniques and tools to help keep centered and of this world. I'd love to hear from Elise in the next few weeks/months post retreat Kosha check- in as a reminder of what we learned and experienced here. Becky- thank you for nourishing our hungry tummy and souls- you're wonderful! Elise Thank you for giving me both roots and wings this weekend- last week was such a dark time and I leave with shards of light beaming out of me!
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Amazing location, so peaceful. venue was perfect for a weekend retreat but not for any longer ( beds uncomfortable, showers a bit rubbish) Elise's classes were amazing. I loved the content. Such a patient, positive, inspiring teacher. The food delicious!! Thank you so much for helping me to improve my practice, relax and eat well. I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend
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Excellent- location was convenient and beautiful venue. The accommodation was basic but the pluses of space and surrounding more than made up for that. Catering delicious. The Yoga- great classes in calm and inspiring location. The full schedule- really enjoyed the holistic approach and all the other classes. How well organized it was- you really sensed the family values- everyone was so friendly and caring- really exceeded expectations. The schedule felt full and busy without being overwhelming. Good pace with time to relax and appreciate the Yoga sessions. Thank you for taking such good care of us!
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Great location, nice to be close to the ridgeway and lots of outside space. Staff and catering great as ever. Highlights: Yoga classes but the activities were also great and really interesting. Food was lovely. Retreat schedule: Really busy which I like but time for breaks and rest.
BE Yoga Retreats
Catering excellent, staff excellent, location excellent, venue mostly excellent (hard beds). Highlights, making the various things, learning more meditation, learning Indian Head massage. Do you consider the retreat value for money? Compared to other yoga retreats and for the amount you do, yes.


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MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Felipe Calderon has lost his first scrape with the new Congress, and it hasn't even been sworn in yet.
In a sign of the altered political map, Calderon postponed his annual state of the nation speech scheduled next week after lawmakers from the newly dominant Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, objected to the timing.
Calderon, a conservative, had planned to deliver his address from the National Palace on Tuesday morning before a select audience; his office was already sending out invitations. Separately, his interior minister would go to Congress later in the day to present a written version of the report when the legislature opens.
But that plan rankled lawmakers from the PRI, who complained that Calderon had it backward. By law, they said, Congress should get the official report and then he could make a speech. The PRI, which ruled Mexico for seven decades until it was toppled in 2000, and a smaller party now control the 500-seat Chamber of Deputies after beating Calderon's National Action Party, or PAN, in July elections. The PAN still holds the Senate.


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In case you didn't know, the Los Angeles Lakers used to be the Minneapolis Lakers. Granted, this was back when it was almost all whites dudes and people still played with peach baskets and medicine balls. Shoes were worn on the court solely because exposed toes were considered too sexual. A highlight reel consisted of George Mikan scoring eight million points without ever leaving his feet. BECAUSE HE DIDN'T WANT TO.
Still, that team belonged to us. We won five of the Lakers 16 championships in Minneapolis. You know, the land of LAKES. And then the team left. I honestly don't know the full story because I didn't have time to read the telegrams, but I understand it wasn't exactly acrimonious. Think of how Seattle feels about Oklahoma City now, except with the NBA fanship roughly the size of curling.
Flash forward past civil rights and the discovery that smoking is bad during halftime to last night. The L.A. Lakers were in town to play the Minnesota Timberwolves and these SUMSOFBITCHES wore their throw-back "MPLS. Lakers" jerseys. That's like if Seattle actually did get a team again and OKC showed up wearing a Shawn Kemp style "Supersonics" jersey to rub it in. Or if the New Orleans Pelicans played the Charlotte Hornets and wore their retro jerseys as the New Orleans Hornets, even though technically they aren't considered a part of that franchise anymore even though they drafted people as Hornets that ended up as Pelicans. No, wait. I'm confused. THE POINT IS, IT WAS SHITTY and there are only one of two explanations for the Lakers' rationale in doing so:
- They are so egocentric as a team that they thought they were honoring us by wearing the name of our city in OUR HOUSE, even though it was ripped from our hands back when people ate lead for fun.
- It was a direct "F-You!" to Timberwolves fans.
Being a Minnesotan with a passive-aggressive inferiority complex, I'm going with #2. So "F-You!" back, L.A. You have 11 championships. Those other five were won in a rollerskating rink in Minnesota when there were three teams in the league. The finals were decided by a coin toss and you don't get to claim them unless you are intimately familiar with Hubert Humphrey or at the very least Louie Anderson.
My how the roles have flipped. Minnesota is looking like a #4 seed and the Lakers are a place that Dwight Howard's sad sack doesn't even want to go to, so you definitely ain't getting LeBron. The only new big name you guys are getting is Jack Nicholson's gastroenterologist. So suck it, Los Angeles. You snowbirds couldn't take the cold anyway.
Next up we play the Nets in Brooklyn, a team that will never ever attempt to wear a throw-back jersey:


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2006 Ultimate Adventure Truck and Driver Profiles - John Hughbanks - 1979 Ford BroncoPosted in Ultimate Adventure: 2006 on November 1, 2006
Driver: John Hughbanks
Occupation:Shop manager, GM Truck Center
Where did you come from?:Littlerock, CA
Did you tow it out or drive it?:Towed
How long have you been off-roading?:15 years
What got you into 4x4s?:My dad
Favorite part of the trip:Sand dunes
What was your least favorite part of the trip?:The waterfall we had to winch up
Hardtop, soft top, or no top:Aluminum panel top
Would you want to work for a 4x4 mag now that you've met us and seen what we do?:Yeah, totally. I'd love to.
Would you kick out your co-driver if we had a supermodel to ride in your truck?:Probably not. She'd be no help on the trip.
Would you do it again next year, or would it be asking too much of your battered body?:Oh yeah, and the year after that.
Favorite truck on the trip (besides your own):Jerrod's K5 Blazer
Co-Driver:Mike Prochaska
Occupation:Fabricator for One-Ton Off Road
Vehicle: Ford Bronco
Tires/Wheels:39-inch BFG Krawlers/Marsh Racing Extreme Duty
Steering:Crossover with ram-assist
Front suspension:2.5 14-inch King coilover, 2.5 hydraulic bumpstop, One-Ton Off Road radius arms
Rear suspension:2.5 16-inch King coilovers, 2.5 hydraulic bumpstops, four-link
Front drivetrain:Dynatrac 60/Detroit Locker/5.13:1 gears/300M outers/Spicer hubs
Rear drivetrain:14-bolt/full spool/5.13:1 gears/disc brakes
Driveshafts:Hi Angle Driveline 1350 CVs
Tranny:C6 with low planetary kit
Transfer case(s)/ratio(s)/other mods:NP203/NP205 with triple stick
Engine/Mods:472ci with forged pistons, 11:1 compression, ported/polished heads, Edelbrock intake, Holley carb, solid cam, roller rockers, Flowmaster mufflers, L&L headers
Bumpers/rails/rollcage:All-incorporated One-Ton Off Road rollcage and bumpers
Winch:Warn XP9500
What (on your truck) gave you problems during the trip?:Steering! Broke a steering ram, bent a tie rod


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Manufacturer: Gen-Shi Laboratories, Japan
Unit: 2 mg/vial
Transparent oily solution.
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Active substance: PEGylated Mechano Growth Factor
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After receiving his commission in 1948, he joined Fighter Squadron ONE HUNDRED NINETY-TWO and while serving with that squadron, operating from the USS Princeton (CV-37), participated in the Korean area of hostilities. "For meritorious achievement...during operations against enemy aggressor force in Korea..." he was awarded the Air Medal with Gold Stars in lieu of the Second and Third similar awards. He is also entitled to the Ribbon for, and a facsimile of the Navy Unit Commendation awarded the USS Princeton. From July 1951 to July 1953 he was an Advanced Flight Instructor with Advanced Training Unit THREE HUNDRED, after which he served as Aviator and Maintenance Officer of Fighter Squadron THIRTY-THREE.
In April 1956 he reported for postgraduate instruction at Stanford (California) University, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering in March 1958. He continued instruction at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, receiving his Master of Science Degree in Aeronautical Engineering in July 1960. He next served as Operations Officer with Carrier Air Group EIGHT and from February to July 1963 attended the Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Virginia.
After completing a period of training while attached to Attack Squadron ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE, he reported in November 1963 as Executive Officer of Attack Squadron
ONE HUNDRED NINETY-TWO and assumed command of that squadron, operating from the USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31), in December 1964. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying
Cross and a Gold Star in lieu of the Second Distinguished Flying Cross. The citations follow in part:
Distinguished Flying Cross: "...in an Air Wing strike against Dong Phong Thuong Bridge in North Vietnam (on June 1, 1965) (he)...was to attack the extremely narrow and heavily defended bridge with a Bullpup "B" missile... He Guided his missile to a direct hit on the bridge which weakened the structure and allowed a subsequent hit to collapse a span into the river..."
Gold Star in lieu of the Second Distinguished Flying Cross: "...During the period May 26 through December 1, 1965...(he) led elements of his squadron in eight major air strikes against heavily defended primary targets of great military importance in North Vietnam... He contributed greatly to the success of these combat flights, which destroyed over 285 buildings, damaged over 250 buildings, destroyed 13 sampans and junks and accounted for at least 175 enemy dead..."
He was also awarded Gold Stars in lieu of the Fourth through the Fifteenth Air Medals "for meritorious achievement on aerial flight in Southeast Asia from September 24, 1964 to November 17, 1965..."
In January 1966 he joined the Staff of Commander Naval Air Force, US Pacific Fleet as Attack Squadron Training Officer and in September 1966 was assigned to Ready
Attack Carrier Air Wing TWELVE as a Prospective Carrier Air Wing Commander. In January 1967 he assumed command of Attack Carrier Air Wing FOURTEEN, which, embarked on the
USS Constellation (CVA-64), participated in operations in the Vietnam area. For outstanding services while in command of that air wing, he was awarded the Silver Star
Medal, a Gold Star in lieu of the Second Silver Star Medal, the Legion of Merit with Combat "V," Gold Stars in lieu of the Third, Fourth and Fifth Distinguished Flying Crosses,
the Navy Commendation Medal, Gold Stars in lieu of the Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Navy Commendation Medals with Combat "V" and twelve additional Air Medals.
Citations follow for the three highest awards.
Silver Star Meal: "...As strike leader of a daring and extremely hazardous major coordinated air wing strike against the enemy's valuable army barracks and missile storage complex at Ban Yen Nhan, eleven miles southeast of Hanoi, North Vietnam...(on July 8, 1967)... All aircraft completed the dangerous mission without a single plane being hit by enemy fire. (His) own bombs detonated precisely on his aim point, leaving a large building totally destroyed and nearby missile canisters in flames..."
Gold Star in lieu of the Second Silver Star Medal: "...while leading a major air wing strike on October 26, 1967 against the heavily defended Van Dien vehicle storage and repair depot adjacent to the North Vietnamese capital of Hanoi... The effectiveness of the attack and the courageous leadership in the face of extremely hazardous and formidable opposition shown by Commander Tissot ensured the successful execution of a most demanding mission..."
Legion of Merit: "...His keen foresight in the development of highly effective air wing coordinated strike tactics enabled the wing to meet the unprecedented demands of increased operations in the extremely heavily defended Northeast Sector of South Vietnam. Over one hundred coordinated air wing strikes against every major assigned target in this sector were conducted by Air Wing FOURTEEN. In personally leading twenty-three of these major strikes, he inspired the wing pilots to achieve devastating results against the enemy with minimum losses to the assigned forces..."
He is also entitled to the Ribbon for, and a facsimile of the Navy Unit Commendation awarded the USS Constellation and Attack Carrier Air Wing FOURTEEN.
From March 1968 to February 1969, he was Assistant for Tactical Aircraft in the Aviation Plans Branch, Office of the Naval Operations, Navy Department, Washington, DC, after which he attended the Naval Nuclear Power School, Bainbridge, Maryland. He reported in September 1969 for further training at the Nuclear Power Training Unit, Idaho Falls, Idaho and in April 1970 was assigned to the Naval Amphibious base, Coronado, California, for amphibious orientation. In June 1970 he assumed command of the USS Thomaston (LSD-28) and in April 1971 transferred to command of the USS Enterprise (CVAN-65). In April 1974 he was ordered detached for duty as Assistant Director (Strategic and Support Systems Test and Evaluation) in the Office of the Director of Defense Research and Engineering, Washington, DC. p
In addition to the Silver Star Medal with Gold Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross with four Gold Stars, the Legion of Merit with Combat "V," the Air Medal with five Gold Stars and Numeral 22; the Navy Commendation Medal with four Gold Stars and Combat "V" and the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon with Bronze Star, Captain Tissot has the China Service Medal; American Campaign Medal; World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal with bronze star; Korean Service Medal; United nations Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze stars. He also has the Korean Presidential Unit Citation Badge and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device. He is married to the former Mildred Ellen Patton of Oakland, California and they have two sons. Rear Admiral Tissot retired from naval service in May 1981.
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My mom and I put our crafting skills to work. We did everything, to making all the pennants and banners, making all the signs, and our backdrop for the ceremony. We collected a lot of old vintage furniture, decorations, and mason jars. The property was just so old and perfect by itself, I knew it would be perfect, and it was! Our wedding turned out amazingly beautiful, thanks to all our family and friends that helped with everything to make our day so special for us."


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I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that no one screamed "Stop the presses!" over this report. The Associated Press recently looked into school vending machine sales after the 2010 enactment of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act and – surprise, surprise – students are using the machines far less now that they have to be stocked with healthy snacks and drinks. However, in what is an interesting twist, the drop in vending machine sales has actually boosted sales of healthy snacks in the cafeteria.
Ever since the schools that receive federal food subsidies have started following legislation that requires vending machines only sell healthy snacks, fruits juices and water, "profits that schools make from vending machine snack sales have gone down by 50 percent," writes reporter Peg Quann. Those numbers could seem bad for a school's bottom line, but Quann found that at many schools, students were instead choosing to buy more a la carte options from the cafeteria. In fact, despite the vending machine drop, at least one school administrator in Pennsylvania has called the change a victory for everyone.
Related: SAN FRANCISCO BAGUETTE VENDING MACHINES ARE SPITTING OUT FRESH COOKED BREAD
"Our vending revenue has gone down, but food services is breaking even," said Chris Berdnik, business manager for the Centennial School District. Though vending machine income in his district has dropped over $40,000 since 2010, a la carte sales are up over $100,000 – foods that have to be just as healthy as those in the neglected vending machines, again, thanks to federal regulations. "The kids won. They're really eating fresh food and it's a benefit to our program," Berdnik stated.
Another interesting note from the AP article, however, is that public schools – like most every government organization – aren't above finding loopholes in the system. Some schools wait until the final bell rings to "unlock vending machines that are stocked with candy and regular potato chips since the federal regulations no longer apply then," Quann wrote. Actually, skirting the system may be one of the most valuable lessons students learn all year.


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It is difficult to find Spanish wine below 13% and even these seem to be in a minority these days with 14.5% making an increasing proportion of wines on offer - especially new wave reds. Do the Spanish really drink these winter-warmers in summer? 'Joven' and 'Verano' wines do not offer any mitigation in terms of alcohol it seems.
So when in El Corte Ingles we like to try to find the lowest alcohol wines just out of interest. There are a few styles of white which are satisfyingly low including Treixaduras from Ribeiro, the dreaded Zalemas in Condado de Heulva (Cadiz), a wine from Sevilla which looked nicely obscure and indeed some Verdejos from Rueda at 12.5% etc. The reds posed a greater challenge. At Casa Pablo in Marbella we had been warned not to expect anything from Ribeira del Duero and had been steered towards Rioja of all sections but there was tiddley squat under 13%.
So it seemed that the only place to look was on the bottom shelf at El Corte Ingles among the cheapest wines and lo, for E. 1.69 there was a 12% -er, the bottom of the class - with a satisfyingly cheap but decidedly uncheerful label "Catedral de Leon". The back label is one of those which tells you that the wine is made in our winery, that the colour is red and that it goes with appetisers, meats, roasts and cheeses etc. Not a word about the variety or varieties from which it is made of course.
We bought this bottle anyway, as much for the mystery as for the low alcohol and put it on ice while we logged into the producers' website www.bodegasvinosdeleon.es' There, in sharp contrast to the back and indeed front labels was a very well presented and informative descriprion of this excellent operation and its wines. We were thrilled to discover that the major constuent of our bottle was PRIETO PICUDO, one of Slotovino's recent additions to our hallowed Hall of Fame for rare grape varieties and a standout at our January tasting.
And so it was: the wine was delicious and excellent chilled with a lunch including Gazpacho and prawns, salad etc. So what was going on? Obviously the people responsible for marketing this excellent wine decided that the words Prieto Picudo would spell commercial death to their bottle and furthermore, only a crap name and design would persuade anyone to buy it, priced as it was at the bottom end of the spectrum with the lowest Abv in the shop. Marketing triumphs again, no doubt. Perhaps they sell masses of this wine. Good luck to them. We are sure the consumers don't complain. It's just a pity they may never know their enjoyment comes from Prieto Picudo and another opportunity to advance the cause of diversity is lost.
Monday, 1 August 2011
Catedral de Leon
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Spousal Privilege: in court cases (the marital confidences privilege and the spousal testimonial privilege).
The marital confidences privilege is a form of privileged communication protecting the contents of confidential communications between husband and wife. This privilege applies in civil and criminal cases. When applied, a court may not compel one spouse to testify against the other concerning confidential communications made during marriage.
The privilege generally applies only where both of the following fact situations are present: (1) a third party was not present during the communication (the presence of a third party would destroy the confidential nature of the communication), and (2) both parties intended that the communication be confidential.
The privilege is usually restricted to confidential communications made during marriage and does not include communications made before the marriage or after divorce. The privilege does, however, generally survive the divorce; that is, a person can be prevented from testifying about confidential communications with an ex-spouse made during the marriage.
Either spouse can invoke this privilege, either refusing to testify against their spouse or preventing their spouse from testifying. Finally, courts may require that the communication relate specifically to the marriage.
The spousal testimonial privilege (a.k.a. "spousal immunity") can be used to prevent any party in a criminal case from calling the defendant's spouse to testify against the defendant about any topic. Under the U.S. Federal Rules of Evidence, this privilege attaches to the witness spouse; that is, the defendant's spouse can refuse to testify against the defendant, but the defendant may not prevent his spouse from testifying against him or her.
This privilege does not survive the marriage; that is, after divorce, there is no right to refuse to testify against a defendant ex-spouse. This privilege may be restricted to testimony about events that occurred after the marriage, although in some jurisdictions it may apply to testimony about events occurring prior to the marriage (giving rise to a questionable incentive for an individual to marry a potential witness in order to prevent the potential witness from testifying against the individual). A marriage having such a motivation was depicted by Agatha Christie in a detective novel.
In the case of LGBT people we are treated as near strangers by the courts. This means that we can be compelled to testify against our partners or even legal spouses because the government does not recognize our relationships as valid.


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So what universe IS this, exactly?
It's almost impossible to conceive it, but the same studio who have mishandled Fantastic Four twice and who were widely criticised for their latest mainline X-Men movie have scored one of the biggest wins of the year and it's still only March. Just try and imagine a world where two R-rated Fox/Marvel comic book movies released in the early months of the year (traditionally a graveyard for blockbuster turkeys) are the most widely beloved movies of two consecutive years...
Deadpool was good in 2016, but Logan might well be the most jaw-dropping achievement in comic book movies of all time. It's not quite as epic as The Dark Knight, or as pulpy as Captain America: Civil War, but it is braver than both, very possibly better directed than both, and absolutely more brutal. It is heart-breaking, exhilarating and hauntingly memorable, and even with two of the X-Men's finest players retiring in it, it feels like the satisfying end to a great chapter.
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Gansu Province's Creditworthiness: Gansu, a province in northwest China, has a relatively small GRP that is ranked 23rd among the 31 mainland China provinces. However, Gansu's GRP growth is higher than the national average. The central government has been contributing most of Gansu's fiscal income. We expect the province to receive continued support as it has become a key part of China's the Belt and Road initiative. Legal Status Assessed at Midrange: GHAT is registered as a state-owned limited liability company under Chinese company law. The company is wholly owned by Gansu's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission. Strategic Importance Assessed at Strong: GHAT has been designated by the provincial government as the sole provincial-level state-owned enterprise responsible for developing the region's highway network. The company plays an important role in implementing the government's blueprint for transportation infrastructure construction by operating key regional highways and high-grade roads and serving as a financing vehicle for road construction. GHAT also manages and operates several key scenic areas on behalf of the provincial government. Tightly Controlled and Supervised: GHAT is controlled directly by Gansu's provincial government. Its financing plan and debt levels are closely monitored by the government and the development of its expressway network needs approval from Gansu province's Department of Transportation. GHAT's board members, except for employee representatives, are all appointed or nominated by the government. Integration Attribute Assessed at Midrange: GHAT has a track record of receiving ongoing financial support from the provincial government, including subsidies, tax rebates and asset injections. 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Hover cars aren't as far off as you think—meet the Renault Float concept
It would use Meglev tech.
It would use Meglev tech.
Volvo is showing off an innovative design for a built-in child seat concept which could replace a standard front passenger's seat.
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Joao sells video tapes in road bars between Portugal and Spain. One day he finds a middle aged woman in the middle of nowhere. Somebody is looking for her and she has to escape to Lisboa. But what is the secret of this woman? Why does she want to go to Lisboa?
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Documental sobre la Semana Santa y sus procesiones.
Documental sobre la Semana Santa en Cuenca.
Short documentary about the Semana Santa in Sevilla, featuring the processions, the saetas (songs), and the shrines of Jes?s del Gran Poder and La Macarena.
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A young boy in a town in Portugal steals some money and is therefore to be sent to the borstal. His mother do not want to let this happen and runs away with him, trying to get to the capitol Lisboa for hiding there. After some time being on this odyssey, bad things start to happen.
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Um jovem de boa condiêo social aluga um quarto na humilde e simpñtica casa onde mora a jovem empregada bancñria que o enfeitiêou. Tudo por amor, nada contra o furor de viver na Lisboa dos anos 40.
Lisboa, Portugal, mid-1990s. Three brothers, a young woman and two young men, are living together, careless of the future, or even the present. They love each other, but one day they go separate ways. When Maria does need help, the three brothers will join again - but a trifle too late.
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Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art offers pupils the chance to work with a professional artist in a gallery setting.
Over the past year over 700 Primary School pupils from across Sunderland have attended workshops at NGCA. During workshops the pupils are given a guided tour of the exhibitions and have a chance to ask questions, investigate and find their own meanings in the work. They then spend the rest of the day creating their own artwork in response to the exhibition. The work created is often then displayed in our learning space, The Drawing Room, or taken back to the school to be exhibited.
Workshops are subsidised for Sunderland schools, each costing only £130 for a full day. All workshops are for a maxiumum of a class and are designed for specific key stages.
"Today I had a great time, I really enjoyed seeing all the animations in the gallery. I would love to come again."
"Today was one of the best trips in my life I have learned so much I'd really like to come again. I enjoyed it so much my brain nearly exploded." Year 5 pupil.
"When I went to the exhibition I had a wonderful time. I thought it was amazing that somebody could actually make a dome out of balloons." Year 6 pupil.
"I though this day was fabulous. The thing I really enjoyed doing was making flip books. I liked the little videos that were put around the gallery. I would love to visit here again."
If your school is interested in visiting the NGCA and taking part in a workshop please e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.


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If you have been in the industry for any length of time, no doubt you've attended a seminar where the speaker reminded you of a promotion or strategy that you once used but for some reason had gotten away from. Maybe the last time you tried it success didn't follow or perhaps there was no particular reason at all, you just got away from it or simply were caught up in trying new things.
I recently had one of those "Why didn't I remember that?" experiences as it relates to our company's newspaper strategy. As is the case with most health clubs, our HEALTHY INSPIRATIONS Weight Loss & Lifestyle Centers rely heavily on newspaper display ads. Typically, we run one to three ads per week, varying in size from a 4" × 5" to a 6" × 9.5." The frequency, of course, depends upon the time of year with the circulation being around 10,000 households. Because we live in an area that has a local newspaper, and has a contract that gives us the best possible rate, the cost of these ads range from $180 to $400 per printing, which is substantially less than it would cost without a contract. We are also fortunate that every other week the ads run in color if no one else has bought the color spot.
Although the response rate to any of our ads varies depending upon the time of year, the offer and the size of the ad, typically, one ad will generate six to 12 phone calls. With a solid call to appointment ratio, a 78 percent show ratio and a 65 percent average closing ratio, the center will usually net two-and-a-half to five memberships, resulting in a customer acquisition cost averaging $92. (See sample display ad on p. 43.) Because we are consistently yielding memberships at a close to average customer acquisition cost, we have been content with the outcome from these display advertisements.
A number of months ago while presenting a marketing seminar to new HEALTHY INSPIRATIONS licensees, I was discussing the successful use of newspaper inserts for open house and grand opening events. A general conversation ensued and an attendee asked, "So, if the inserts are so successful for the opening events, why don't you consider doing them more often?" It was a good question that made me stop and ponder.
It wasn't that we had never thought of using inserts for a grand opening (we have), it was more because inserts typically have a higher investment associated with them. And please notice that I didn't say, "higher cost," but rather "higher investment." There is a big difference. Higher investment simply means that the up-front out of pocket expense is more. Higher cost means a larger monetary amount per individual reached. Hence, because inserts require a higher investment, for cash flow purposes we lost sight of the outcome by being too focused on the short-term expenses.
Motivated by the recent conversation, I contacted our local newspaper about doing an insert. For an 8 ½" × 11" color paper with black ink insert to go out to the entire 10,000 circulation, the investment was $800. In order to make a fair and measurable comparison between the display advertising and an insert, I couldn't make any changes to the ad copy or the offer, so we simply had the newspaper increase the size of the ad to take up as much of the insert size paper as possible. In order to maximize the effectiveness of the insert we did two things. One, we used yellow fluorescent paper. Two, we coordinated with the newspaper so that the insert would go out on a Monday when there were only a couple of inserts, potentially giving the insert greater visibility. (Typically, Friday, Saturday and Sunday papers have the most sale flyers for supermarkets and department stores.)
The results are told in the numbers and, as I like to say, "numbers don't lie." The total number of calls generated from the one insert was 37. At first glance, that seems to be much higher than the display ad and from the standpoint of calls that would be true. However, you have to take into consideration the cost of attaining those calls. The fact is that a typical $400 ad will usually generate 12 calls. Reason would dictate that if two $400 ads were run (totaling an $800 investment), the club would generate as many as 24 calls. Therefore, when comparing the two from a total investment standpoint, the insert generated a 35 percent greater number of calls. Ultimately, the club sold 16 memberships from those 37 initial calls with a final customer acquisition cost of $63, which was well below the $92 from the newspaper display ads, making this investment seem like a wise one.
Certainly, at face value you could argue that there is nothing astounding about the findings of this comparison between display advertising and inserts. Yes, the results were better but there were no unique strategies or special offers. And, if that were the only lesson I gained from this marketing experience, I probably wouldn't have taken the space to write this article. But something else happened as a result of the insert that I didn't expect. The awareness level and response rate to all our other advertising efforts increased over the next two months without doing anything else differently. Said another way, it appears from all our statistical data that the insert had a longer-term impact than any display ads ever had.
For instance, over the next six weeks the response rate to our typical display ad improved by 7 percent. The number of leads collected from our lead boxes increased 9 percent. Finally, the number of responses to our birthday card promotion increased 6 percent. You could definitely say that all these things are coincidental, but at no other time had we had such a consistent increase in response rate across every one of our core marketing activities. Personally, I think this is a substantial finding.
Of course, the question we asked ourselves was, "Why did the insert work so well?" I think there are a number of factors:
First, because it falls out when the reader opens the newspaper, there is a greater likelihood that more people will see an insert than a display ad that is buried among 25 to 40 pages of newspaper. Think about it, the reader must pick up the newspaper, turn to a page that your ad is on and then have their eyes drawn to it in order for their mind's eye to "see" a display ad.
Second, an insert can be put on colored paper to further increase the chance of a reader seeing it.
Third, although we didn't do it with this test, you can say — or show — more with an insert because it is usually larger than the average display ad that most clubs run.
Fourth, people will sometimes hold on to inserts for months. Having seen the insert and thinking about acting upon it, a reader will take the insert and put it on the counter or on a refrigerator. Even if the insert has an expiration date that readers fail to meet, often when readers "re-find" the flyer they are motivated to act. With the insert discussed in this column, prospects were showing up at the center two and three months after the promotion had ended.
Finally, as we learned from this example, inserts can give you a higher level of overall exposure simply because it is a new medium. Where a particular reader may have been "blind" to your display ads, especially after seeing them over and over again, his or her eyes may be drawn to the bright-colored insert.
Of course, there is the most recent discovery about how inserts seem to help drive response rates on future advertising in the months following the distribution. Collectively, there are many good reasons to re-visit newspaper inserts if you haven't done so recently.
Going back over my years of advertising experience, here are some tips to follow if you are considering newspaper inserts:
- If you live in a larger market, make sure you work with your advertising representative to establish the best area for you to distribute the insert. You may want to back-run your membership database to see what areas surrounding the club where you have the best response rates. In some cases, it may be that you already have such a high share of an area that advertising there doesn't make sense.
- If you live in a larger market you may want to consider breaking up distribution so you don't get too many responses at one time. 10,000 flyers at once may be a good place to start. I know it sounds like a good problem to have, but if you got a high response rate, your appointments may get pushed out a number of days. This will negatively impact your show ratio.
- The first time you run an insert (if you haven't done one in a while), try and use a display or direct mail ad that previously got a favorable response rate. This way, you are not adjusting too many variables at one time, which will result in your not knowing whether the problem is the ad or the medium.
- Never mix two different promotions on the same insert. For instance, if your club offers spa services, don't try and use half the insert for spa services and the other half for club membership. Experience has shown that if you mix the message you confuse the reader and no one responds.
- Be careful about spending more money to print on both sides of the insert. I have never gotten a higher response rate by printing on both sides.
- Unless finances absolutely won't allow it, use color paper (vs. black ink on white paper). A vibrant color will draw the reader's attention much more than plain white.
- Finally, be certain to follow your guidelines for creating a successful marketing piece. That is, be certain to have a good headline, clear and concise body copy, an offer, a deadline and/or incentive, and if possible, make it better than risk free. And don't forget an art element to bring the insert to life. (For more information on how to put together a successful marketing piece, go to www.clubindustry.com and search for past "Marketing Matters" by Casey Conrad.)
Inserts are certainly nothing new to the field of health club marketing but when was the last time you used this medium? Perhaps it is time to give an old strategy a new try.


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Sep 30, 2004
David S. Bennahum: Abolishing the Electoral College
David S. Bennahum: Abolishing the Electoral College David Bennahum explains the black magic behind electoral college in US. The "most democratic" country of all does not really have direct and fair presidential elections, but does like to rub other countries' noses whenever they like... BTW, on top of what he points out as a very interesting mixture of odds (a vote in Wyoming is worth 2.3 votes in New York), there's always a chance that a governor can cast electoral votes not in accordance with how votes were set out by voters...
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The reason I bring that up, though, is because he took an absolutely adorable picture of C sleeping today and not one to be outdone, I had to share as well. J
While we are on the topic of cute....Steve's been enjoying his "home office" a lot these days too.
Trust me, I know our walls are still very bear and I do have hopes and plans to change that one of these days but it will be slow so for now, endure it with me.


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Daggers 19
Headgear 7
Helmets 3
Insignia 5
Posters 3
Swords 4
Uniforms 10
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An unissued SA open claw belt and buckle and an SA cross-strap, complete with leather D ring loops and with the very scarce RZM label still attached. The pieces are not a matching set (the buckle is silver colored while the cross- strap hardware is gold toned) but they came to me this way so I'm listing them together. The belt is a size 90 medium brown leather example in excellent condition. The retaining slide is still in place, and the leather is RZM'd and maker coded with a 1940 date. The cross-strap is also medium brown leather with gilt early fittings by Assmann. The triangular label wrapped around the strap and is riveted together, so it cannot be removed and reattached. SA belts and cross-straps are very tough to find on the market when you need them, and you would be hard pressed to find a better pair!


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The background for this card is a piece of watercolour card dipped into Wilted Violet, Picked Raspberry and Twisted Citron Distress inks which I smooshed on my craft sheet and sprayed with water and Glimmer Mist. I dried with a heat gun then stamped the gorgeous Clarity stamp, Butterfly Montage (I have had this stamp for years and never used it before!) with Imperial Purple Versafine. Then I stamped the main butterfly from the Montage stamp again three times on odd bits of card from my scraps box, in black Versafine and embossed with clear powder. I water coloured them with the same inks then I fussy cut them out. You can buy the large butterfly separate but I don't have it. I then painted each butterfly with Ranger Rock Candy Crackle Paint and left them to dry naturally - the crackle effects looks gorgeous but I am not sure how well you can see it in the photo. The sentiment is also Clarity, stamped in Imperial Purple and embossed with clear powder then cut out. I glued the three butterflies and the sentiment to my card. The mesh behind the two butterflies on the right is on a roll from a DIY store. It comes white and I coloured it purple with a Promarker. A few sequins for added bling and a purple card base then its all done!
I would like to enter the following challenges:
Pixie;'s Snippets Playground - Use Snippets
That's Crafty - Get Cracking
Clarity Stamp - Fussy Cutting
Darnell's NBUS Challenge - Never before used Schtuff!
All these are wonderful challenges, please pop over and have a look!
Thank you so much for visiting me! I am sooooo grateful!


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Donovan Solano so impressed Ozzie Guillen spring a year ago that the former manager lobbied the front office to give the Colombian infielder a spot on the Opening Day roster.
Didn't work.
Solano started the season in the minors before the Marlins called him up in May.
This spring, Solano needs no one to vouch for him. Second base is all his.
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"I have the opportunity to be on the team on Opening Day, and that would be like a dream," said the soft-spoken player.
It would also be news in soccer-crazed Colombia, which hasn't exactly been a hotbed of baseball. Solano became just the 12th Colombian-born player to play in the majors when he made his debut last May 21. Eight days later, his older brother — Jhonatan, a catcher — became the 13th when he debuted for the Nationals.
Solano said his parents named him for a John Wayne movie character they admired.
Despite the scarcity of Colombians in the majors, Donovan Solano isn't even the first middle infielder from the country to play for the Marlins. Shortstop Edgar Renteria beat him to that honor.
While Solano isn't a defensive whiz in Renteria's mold, Marlins infield coach Perry Hill says he's "steady" and improving daily. Hill has worked extensively with Solano and new shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria to get them in sync as a double-play combination.
And Hill is employing an unusual technique to promote improvement. After fielding a ground ball or taking a throw, Solano is required to close his eyes before throwing to a base. If an infielder can make an accurate throw with his eyes closed he should never miss with them open.
"I make him close his eyes when he's doing all the drills so he can trust his feet," Hill said.
Solano is definitely not closing his eyes at the plate.
He's developing a reputation as a March monster. Solano earned the high praises of Guillen last spring, in part due to his .429 (18 for 42) average. Solano isn't letting up. He's hitting .467 (14 for 30) so far this spring. And his spring training average in 2010 for the Cardinals was .500 (14 for 28).
"This is how you prepare for the season, so why not try to play the same way now as you do then?" Solano said.
Solano is the anti-Stanton, as in Marlins slugger Giancarlo.
He's no slugger. Rather, he's a singles machine. Last season, 68 of his 84 hits were singles (only two home runs).
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Sigh! The other day Ken expressed that she didn't like math!!! I thought her feelings had changed towards math, but I digress! Really she wasn't talking to me I happen to over hear the conversation. I believe it all started way back in first grade when I was homeschooling her the "school at home" way. I wish I had found the Montessori Method when the kids were younger! Live and Learn.
Well she loves to read and I think I have found the perfect book to build up her confidence and hopefully she will lean towards math can be kinda fun.
Here is a link to a summary of the book and also suggested activities. We may or may not complete the activities, I'll be following the child.


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I always seem to find the strangest (and usually most inspirational) things when I'm wandering the net trying to find something for work. One such occurrence is just now while I was looking for new music to listen to while working, I had decided to check out Dubstep because hell why not and came across this. This is violinist Lindsey Stirling who I have never come across before (who I later discovered competed on America's Got Talent) playing with a bit of Dubstep in the background. I actually found myself being a bit inspired and even perhaps a little energized by listening to this particular piece. What's nice is that at the end of the video she introduces herself and explains where she was along with giving credit to those who helped in creating the video. Honestly I wouldn't mind buying an album of the combined music styles so I guess it's something I should look into.
I'm suddenly reminded while I'm watching this of a pair of gentlemen who go by the name of The Piano Guys who do instrumental covers (mainly on cello) of songs by popular groups such as One Republic. One such piece is actually called Beethoven's 5 Secrets. Another group who has done something similar is Apocalyptica who puts a twist to classical cello music by tossing it in with heavy metal so it is fairly common to videos of them doing covers of Metalica songs or being paired up with singer Nina Hagen. I know that there are other groups that have done mixes of classical with techno or heavy metal but none of the ones I know are coming to my head at the moment. Oh well at least it looks like I have something new to listen to.