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CV puts down roots in the Caribbean
The Dominican Republic has become the 22nd country to form a Catholic Voices group and receive training from the UK coordinators. Austen Ivereigh last weekend led a two-day formation in the capital of the Spanish-speaking island, Santo Domingo, for a 16-strong team led by Zaida Ariza.
Among the topics treated in as-live TV and radio interviews was gay marriage and the place of the Church in Dominican public life.
Dr Ivereigh was interviewed on leading TV programs — 'El Despertador', 'Mariasela Alvarez' and 'Roberto Cavada' — as well as in Sunday's Listin Diario, the country's leading newspaper. On Monday night he spoke at the Pontifical Catholic University on the keys to Pope Francis's reforms.
The CV-DR team is now beginning a period of formation, and will soon choose a logo and create a website.
The Dominican Republic is the second Caribbean island to form a CV group, after Trinidad and Tobago.
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How to Budget for a Court Case
Guest Post
On the 1st of August 2013, High Court judge Master McCloud cut to the root of the issue regarding budgeting for civil litigation with these words.
"Budgeting is something which all solicitors by now ought to know is intended to be integral to the process from the start, and it ought not to be especially onerous to prepare a final budget for a CMC (Case Management Conference) even at relatively short notice if proper planning has been done.
The court must now, as part of dealing with cases justly, ensure that cases are dealt with at proportionate cost and so as to ensure compliance with rules, orders and practice direction. The stricter approach under the Jackson reforms have been central to this judgment."
Following the new funding rules implemented by Lord Justice Jackson on the 1st of April 2013, civil procedures follow new guidelines and requirements regarding funding.
These new guidelines and procedures essentially state that:
1. Each party involved in civil litigation needs to prepare a costs budget for the case in a standardised form, which includes estimated future litigation costs.
2. Before (or during) the first case management conference, the court will review and approve the costs budgets submitted by both parties.
3. As the case progresses, the court will ensure that both parties comply with the agreed upon costs budgets.
Given that over five months passed between the implementation of the new funding laws and Master McCloud's statement, it's far from shocking that Master McCloud is taking such as strict and straightforward approach to their endorsement.
The majority of lawyers have been aware of these laws since 2010, or at least their coming. The lawyers for Andrew Mitchell MP – the former chief whip whose libel case against News Group Newspapers stalled due to a budgeting issue – learned the importance of complying with the laws the hard way.
While leave was granted in this case and the lawyers eventually filed a costs budget for the case, the notable issue makes it clear that the court system is taking a strict and focused approach to budgeting and costs management. This approach is being used already in the Technology and Construction Court and Mercantile Courts.
One of the major objectives of the reforms was to control the large increase in the cost of litigation. Uncertainty regarding costs, particularly the total fees a client in any court case could end up paying, was also an issue. The new rules require that costs are reasonable compared to a claim, making it significantly simpler for potential litigants to prepare a realistic budget for their cases.
As budgets are agreed upon early in the case – in some cases, six weeks before the first case management conference – clients can enter their cases knowing, to a far greater degree than before, what their potential costs may be. Both parties benefit from this and are able to enjoy a greater level of confidence regarding their case.
With these laws now almost nine months old and Master McCloud's statement over five months old, it's very unlikely that solicitors should expect a degree of flexibility if the rules are broken. When followed and enforced properly, these laws give both clients a heightened level of confidence and clarity regarding case budgeting.
This article was written by Vannin Capital. Visit their website to learn more about legal funding options in the UK.


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By Melvin Dixon
Work out. Ten laps.
Chin ups. Look good.
Steam room. Dress warm.
Call home. Fresh air.
Eat right. Rest well.
Sweetheart. Safe sex.
Sore throat. Long flu.
Hard nodes. Beware.
Test blood. Count cells.
Reds thin. Whites low.
Dress warm. Eat well.
Short breath. Fatigue.
Night sweats. Dry cough.
Loose stools. Weight loss.
Get mad. Fight back.
Call home. Rest well.
Don't cry. Take charge.
No sex. Eat right.
Call home. Talk slow.
Chin up. No air.
Arms wide. Nodes hard.
Cough dry. Hold on.
Mouth wide. Drink this.
Breathe in. Breathe out.
No air. Breathe in.
Breathe in. No air.
Black out. White rooms.
Head hot. Feet cold.
No work. Eat right.
CAT scan. Chin up.
Breathe in. Breathe out.
No air. No air.
Thin blood. Sore lungs.
Mouth dry. Mind gone.
Six months? Three weeks?
Can't eat. No air.
Today? Tonight?
It waits. For me.
Sweet heart. Don't stop.
Breathe in. Breathe out.
Melvin Dixon, "Heartbeats" from Love's Instruments. Copyright © 1995 by Melvin Dixon. Reprinted by permission of Tia Chucha Press.


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General Discussion / Re: New member of staff« on: June 24, 2015, 11:16:16 pm »
Just found out , big congratulations Jeff wonderful news .
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very nice.Yes it is !
Quick post to say thanks to the DV staff for yet another good game day, I only have 1 reservation which is I think 5 teams may be too many, mainly as there was so much going on at any one time it was too much to take in at some points, and most of us resorted to just shooting the others.I see your opinion of the day has improved since we left then ?
the team leader truce match was a good idea, being the red team captain I must pass my thanks to the guy who naded me and caused about 5 mins of hearing loss (we kissed and made up after so alls good) and also pass thanks to the green team for breaking the ceasefire early!
But all in all another cracking day out, some epic kills too!!


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I have a fondness for pie n mash, maybe because of all the stories I used to hear from my parents, aunts and uncles when I was a child about how great it was.
When I first tried it, I thought it was the blandest meal I'd ever had. Then I learnt pretty quickly that the vinegar, white pepper and salt are all there for you to make it to your liking. And like it I did.
Every pie n mash shop I've ever been to, sells the dish exactly the same. There is but one recipe and change it at your peril.
The mash is always smooth but never seasoned or buttery enough. A bit like mash at school in the 70's but without the lumps. The pies are made with a cold water pastry with a lovely minced meat filling that a tad of vinegar brings to life.
The green liquor, which I used to deplore, has become a staple on my plate these days. Something about that eel water and parsley that has a hook in me now.
I'd never been in a F Cooke Pie n Mash shop before. But I was expecting everything to be as I've eaten countless times before. But it wasn't quite there.
The mash was as it is always, smooth but bland. The liquor was green and not too thin that it ran around the plate, it was pretty spot on.
The problem was the pie. The filling was good after a drop of vinegar and white pepper on it to bring the bugger to life.
It was the pastry. It was like cardboard, bloody hard and old. I not sure how long they had been stuck in that small oven on the counter waiting to be sold, but it was more than a day. The pastry was so hard, I could of done with a knife to cut it. Normally a spoon suffices but on this occasion it was rock solid. Not a happy man.
The girl behind the counter was less than interested, and seemed annoyed that people were coming into the shop and was taking her away from her texting marathon.
I was less than impressed with my first venture into an F Cooke shop if the truth be told, that I'm not sure if I want to venture into one again, but as I am a sucker for these things I probably will, but maybe not this branch on Broadway Market.


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Breathing is second nature and most of us breathe about 18 to 20 times a minute without even thinking about it! To stay fit and healthy throughout our lifetime, we need to take care of our lungs. Nearly 87% of lung cancers are smoking related. Below are resources that can help you to quit smoking.
The American Lung Association supports the quitter in you, and we're here for you every step of the way with tools, tips and support. The important thing is to keep trying to quit, until you quit for good.
Freedom From Smoking® Online, or FFS Online, is a program specifically designed for adults, like you, who want to quit smoking. It's an adaptation of the American Lung Association's gold standard, group clinic that has helped thousands of smokers to quit for good. The program takes you through several lessons first, ensuring that solid information about preparing to quit is given before Quit Day. Go ahead and progress through the lessons and modules until you complete the entire program. The beauty of FFS Online is that it can be accessed day or night, seven days a week, on any schedule you choose.
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Women enrolled in the program attend four prenatal sessions where they receive information on smoking cessation and take a carbon monoxide breath test. If a woman quits successfully before delivery, she may come monthly to take a breath test and receive $25 worth of diapers every month for up to 1 year as long as she stays quit.
SmokefreeTXT is a mobile text messaging service designed to provide 24/7 encouragement, advice, and tips to help smokers quit smoking and stay quit.
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Smoking Cessation: Products That May Help
There are many aids to help you with the cravings and withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting.
The smoker's body is used to getting regular doses of a powerful drug called nicotine. When the body no longer gets the nicotine it craves, the smoker often goes through an uncomfortable, temporary process called nicotine withdrawal.
The videos linked may be helpful as you prepare to stop smoking cigarettes. You may also call the Colorado QuitLine for additional assistance: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669).


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Top Antivirus researcher leaves Symantec for Microsoft
Microsoft has hired one of the industry's top antivirus researchers to run its nascent antivirus research and response team.
Vinny Gullotto, who had been at Symantec Corp. since earlier this year, started work at Microsoft this week. His charge at Microsoft will be to help the software giant get its virus response team up to speed with those run by the major antivirus vendors.
Gullotto will be the general manager of Security Research and Response, a separate unit from the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC); both teams fall under Microsoft's Security Technology Unit. Antivirus researcher Gullotto leaves Symantec for Microsoft
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Remembrances – Dr. Ajit Singh, Professor, Cambridge University, England
11 September 1940 – 23 June 2015
By Dr. Shamsher Singh
Liberal intellectual, mildly Marxist, path setting radical economist, Dr. Ajit Singh taught at the prestigious Cambridge University, England, for half a century. He was the much loved and deeply respected Don and tutor for cadres of Ph. D. students who now hold sway over seats of power in several countries and institutions. He served as an Advisor to Governments and international Organizations and lectured around the globe. He held the Dr. Manmohan Singh Chair at Punjab University, Chandigarh, named for the former Prime Minister of India.
Ajit's achievements have been widely reported. These include an obituary by Lord John Eatwell, a co heart of Ajit and now President of Queen' College, Cambridge, in the 7 July 2015 issue of the Guardian. It includes a portrait of his familiar flowing beard and red turban. His treasure of Ajit's work includes about 200 books, papers, monograms, journal articles and unpublished papers. These will continue to be referred to and retold and his life celebrated in times to come.
This rendering covers the rooting of Ajit in the United States and the refreshing social network that he created during his student days in the period 1958-64. He continued to nurture these, and subsequently added, bonds through frequent forays from his Cambridge base.
Ajit obtained his Bachelor's degree from Punjab University, Chandigarh before he was 18. He was keen to go abroad for higher studies. But his father S. Gurbachan Singh, a Sessions Judge, was a bit concerned that Ajit was yet too raw to trek an alien land on his own. So was his mother who still washed his long hair every Sunday. His father consulted his friend S. Balwant Singh Kalkat who had recently returned to India after a three year tenure as an independent Director, India Supply Mission ('Associate Ambassador') in Washington. He confidently advised Ajit's father to send him to Washington D.C. Mr. Kalkat ever prided in planting me in Washington in 1955, and wrote to me to take care of Ajit. Thus, he landed in Washington in 1958, initially staying with me. I was then working as an Assistant Economist with the International Cotton Advisory Committee and pursuing a Ph.D. in Economics at the American University. Ajit had a magnetic smile and twinkling eyes. He was so loving and lovable that he instantly became an integral part of me and the life that surrounded me.
Ajit enrolled at the Howard University to study for a Master's in Economics. My house mate Dr. Amarjeet Marwah had finished his DDS at Howard earlier in 1958. The discovery of relatively low cost Howard led Indian undergraduates to flock to Howard in early 1960s'. Amarjeet and Ajit were in this way pioneers of sorts at Howard.
The first person that Ajit befriended in Washington was Sati (Satwant Singh Greawl). They roomed together in a guest house on Massachusetts Avenue near the Indian Embassy where Sati was working as an Assistant Transportation Officer. Ajit established a fraternal association with the well known among the Indian community including the lustrous couple Mandev and Kanti, Professor Raghbir Basi of Kent State University who used to visit me regularly, and Rajinder Bajwa. Ajit became an active participant in organizing Gurpurabs (Sikh festivals) at the houses of Sikh officials at the Embassy including Ratra and Ardaman Singh. His affectionate nature was so contagious that soon he came to know all Punjabis in Washington.
Ajit honored the promise made to his mother before leaving India that he will never cut his hair or drink. He did not even trim his hair nor did he have a sip of wine at University or Diplomatic gatherings. His pastime in Washington was playing bridge, hiking and going to the movies. He spent a whole night on the street with us to get tickets to the first ever US one night show by the legendary Bolshoi ballet. After his straight A Master's in Economics which he completed in 1961, Ajit was admitted to the University of California, Berkley, for a Ph.D. in Economics.
Ajit blossomed at Berkley in the midst of many intellectuals. His first rewarding contact was with the renowned Physicist Dr. Narinder Singh Kapany and his wife Satinder of Palo Alto. They stayed in touch ever after. The circle that Ajit created included Shyamla, mother of Kamla Harris now Attorney General of California, Jane Singh from one of the oldest of Sikh families in California, now Librarian at Berkley, Don Harris, Iqbal Singh and Boor Singh Bal, to name a few. Saddened by "the loss of a treasure", Dr. Kapany remarked that in this day and age, financially well placed Ajit did not have to go that early. He pointed out that his wife, much senior to Ajit and also long afflicted by Parkinson's, enjoys an alert and articulate life because she is attended to day and night by four nurses and regular visits by family members who routinely come and go cheering her up.
Ajit's professors too admired his sharp mind and devotion to academic work. Robin Marris had come from Cambridge to Berkley as a Visiting Professor. He was so impressed by industrious Ajit that before returning, Marris offered him a research appointment at Cambridge. Ajit gladly moved to Cambridge in 1964 even before getting his Ph.D. He was appointed a Lecturer in 1965, Reader in 1991 and Professor in 1995. He fell in love with the intellectually challenging environment of Cambridge; the two became inseparable.
Ajit visited his Washington nest at every opportunity, most recently in 2012. Periodically he spoke at the Military Road Gurdwara founded in 1972 and the successor, on Massachusetts Avenue's Embassy Row which opened in 2005. In one of his early 1970s' talk, emotionally strained by the atrocious Vietnam War, he compared the Viet Minh with the brave Sikh peasantry who confronted head on the inhuman atrocities of the mighty Moguls and plundering Afghan invaders in the eighteenth century, defeating them in a guerrilla warfare in Punjab and ultimately establishing their own kingdom.
Ajit followed the growth path of each of our five sons from birth to settled professional careers. He gave Amrit to the youngest Harjodh born in Oxford in 1976. At family gatherings, they all recall his fond memories. Ranjit summed up that "he always brought happiness to my father when he would visit us. We never heard him complain. Helping others was a distinction of his character". Sponsored by Ajit, some of his students headed to Washington, notably Dr. Manmohan Singh Kumar, Fellow of Sydney Sussex College, Cambridge, and former Senior Economist and Manager, IMF. He prided in that his traditional Washington nest had thus been swelled. Recalling "the extraordinary spirit", Dr. Kumar observed that Ajit was "a towering intellect, immensely creative, kind and helpful".
Ajit was proud of the originality of his economic work. He often shared with me his dream of becoming the first Sikh Nobel Laureate and the first Sikh Member of the British House of Lords. He reached the threshold. Fate has eclipsed his dreams and aspirations and the shared hope of his friends who loved him dearly.
Ajit's love life has on the other hand been tragic, in my eyes. I knew several of his girl friends. His mother longed for him to marry one of his Sikh scholarly, intellectually ripened and culturally endearing friends and often sought my intervention. Ajit just smiled away such pleadings. He shared with my wife that "he had no time for a married life". Later on, marry he did. He frankly and crudely put it to me, so that 'someone can have the benefit of his pension'. His second marriage, just two days before he ceased to be, was seemingly engineered by his shrewd partner. Some of us feel that by then the physical and mental toll of his disease had so weakened the state of his mind that Ajit probably did not know what was going on. He had no children of his own; he proudly loved his nephews and nieces as his children. But lately they had been in the dark about him. Even his younger sister, his ward and protégé in nearby Oxford, who loved him intensely, sadly was kept off limits from Ajit. Pointing out the irony of it all, my wife remarked that had he married one of his other friends with whom he had a common heritage, he might have lived much longer or at least breathed his last surrounded by his loved ones.
Fate has robbed the friends around the globe of the soul that they loved and whose character and contributions they admired. Viewed on a different canvas, Punjabis have lost a gem.
Dr. Shamsher Singh, ex-Policy Advisor, The World Bank
Visiting Fellow, QEH & Nuffield College, Oxford, 1975-76
4452 Springdale Street NW, Washington DC 20016
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within this blog are the personal opinions of the author. The Sikh Foundation is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or validity of any information on this article. All information is provided on an as-is basis. The information, facts or opinions appearing in the article do not reflect the views of The Sikh Foundation and The Sikh Foundation does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.


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WWF-India seeking safe release of abducted volunteers
- Date: February 09, 2011
Six of WWF-India's volunteers, including three women, were abducted on Sunday, Feb. 6, while conducting field monitoring for the All India Tiger Estimation Project in Chirang Forest Division of Western Assam in India. Three of the abducted women volunteers were released in the evening of Feb. 8 and are well. WWF-India has sought the support of the government authorities at the highest level and is working towards a safe release of the remaining three male volunteers.
WWF-India continues to believe that the organization's intentions of conservation are in good faith and have no bearing on any political agenda, and is hopeful that the organization's values and work in the region will prevail soon and help us in our efforts to solve this crisis. We understand the enormity of the situation and are working with the authorities to come to a resolution to the crisis at hand.
WWF-India is thankful to the Government of Assam as well as the local community and civil society groups for stepping in with their support and hopes for their continued attention till the crisis is resolved.
The WWF global network, along with the families of the volunteers, strongly appeal to all our partners, media and individuals towards continuing the support that they have shown in the last three days, in trying to maintain tranquility and move towards a quick end to the situation.
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Antelope Springs Methodist Episcopal Church
The 1915 Antelope Springs Methodist Episcopal Church is a good example of a Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements style building as applied to a rural church on Colorado's plains. The church has been an important community gathering place for the farming and ranching community for many decades.
All Saints Church of Eben Ezer
This traditional basilica plan church was built in 1916 following the design of the Denver architectural firm of the Baerresen Brothers. The church is located on the grounds of the Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center, a sanatorium established by Rev. Jens Madsen and his wife in 1903. It is significant as a statement of Danish influenced architecture and for its historical association with Danish Lutheran immigrants of the region. (1997 photograph.)
Central Platoon School
Constructed in 1928, the Central Platoon School was an early Colorado adapter of the platoon form of student organization. Remaining in service until 1997, the predominantly two-story Italian Renaissance style brick building, designed by noted architects Mountjoy and Frewen, reflects the design principles for an effective platoon school as set forth by Roscoe David Case in his 1931 book, The Platoon School in America. The system divided the elementary school population into two groups that rotated between teachers and classrooms for instruction in traditional and specialized subjects. (ca. 1929 photograph.)
Emerson Theatre / Sands Theatre
The Emerson Theatre (now the Sands Theatre), with its V-shaped marquee sign, has continuously served as Brush's primary indoor public entertainment venue for almost nine decades. Started in 1916 by locally prominent citizen Charles W. Emerson, the building housed other small businesses off the lobby that provided food and tobacco for movie-goers. The current owner, Joe Machetta, ran the theater with much of the early equipment since 1958. The Sands Theatre continues to serve as a landmark to the Brush community. (1997 photograph.) More information (PDF, 1.29 MB).
German Evangelical Immanuel Congregational Church
The German Evangelical Immanuel Congregational Church is a good example of Late Gothic Revival church architecture. The church possesses the distinctive characteristics of this style, including pointed arch windows, tracery, square tower, and masonry construction. The design is the work of Denver architect Walter Simon, as well as builder Frank Kenney, a well-known Colorado contractor. The 1927 building is one of Simon's earliest commissions. In addition to designing numerous buildings across the state in the various revival styles popular at the time, the church is his only known example using the Late Gothic Revival style. (2005 photograph.) More information (PDF, 850 kb).
Knearl School
Built in 1911, the school primarily offered classes in grades one through three. It served the needs of immigrant families, first Germans from Russia and then Hispanos, who worked the extensive sugar beet fields around Brush. The oldest surviving school in Brush, it operated for 61 years until school consolidation forced its closure. The school typifies many small, early 20th century civic buildings with its simple design, symmetrical classical massing, and utilitarian space planning resulting in a dignified and functional structure. (1997 photograph.)
Rankin Presbyterian Church
Constructed in 1907, the church is a very good example of the Gothic Revival style. The building epitomizes the primary characteristics of this style as seen in its steeply pitched cross-gabled roof, masonry construction, stepped buttresses, crenellated square tower, pointed arch openings, and windows with label molds and tracery. The church has undergone minimal alterations; an educational wing was added to the southwest corner in 1963. (1987 photograph.) More information (PDF, 2.04 MB).
Farmers State Bank Building
Denver architect Eugene G. Groves designed the Art Deco bank building. Completed in 1930, the one-story building features carved buff colored Indiana limestone. Built by John H. Bloedorn, Sr., a prominent social leader in town, and his brothers, the structure was one of the most complete and up-to-date bank buildings in the state. (ca. 2000 photograph.)
Fort Morgan Armory
The 1922 State Armory in Fort Morgan is associated with the community's military and recreational development. The construction of the building represents the initiation and maintenance of a National Guard unit in Fort Morgan. The Armory's dual purpose of serving as a community center fostered the growth of entertainment and recreational opportunities in the town. The Armory is representative in its design and construction of National Guard Armories built throughout Colorado in the 1920s as part of a nationwide movement to provide for internal defense in cases of social unrest. The Fort Morgan Armory was built on a standard plan designed by Denver architect John J. Huddart. The National Guard adopted the plan for at least twelve of its armories constructed throughout the state. Only seven of the Huddart armories survive. (2003 photograph.) More information (PDF, 1.56 MB).
Fort Morgan City Hall
The 1908 city hall was part of the growing municipal infrastructure developed by the town's first superintendent, George Cox. The building originally housed not only the city offices but also the municipal electric generation plant and water pumping station. (1999 photograph.)
Fort Morgan Power Plant Building
The power plant, a concrete post-and-beam industrial structure clad in red brick, was constructed in 1923 under the supervision of its designer, George Cox, Fort Morgan city superintendent. The building housed the highest pressure steam plant in the state at the time of its construction. The construction of the plant reflects the maturity of the city, as it provided critical infrastructure for the growing community. (1993 photograph.)
Fort Morgan Main Post Office
Built in 1917, the building's classically derived Federal style is most commonly associated with southern and eastern architecture. At the entrance, the symmetrical building is dominated by a monumental pediment supported by four columns. Listed under U.S. Post Offices in Colorado Thematic Resource. (1983 photograph.)
Lincoln School
The 1909 Lincoln School is a good local example of the Mission style as adapted to a school. The school's prominent feature, the curvilinear gable and parapet, is one of the most character defining elements of the style. Other features of the style include a hipped roof and banded rustication on the central bay and lower portion of the building. Additionally, the school is important for its educational development of several generations of Fort Morgan area children. From 1909 through 1962, the building served as one of four elementary schools in Fort Morgan for grades one through six. Beginning in 1962 and continuing through 1965, the school educated kindergarten through sixth grade students. A 1920 addition nearly tripled the school's capacity and its educational mission by including a gymnasium with a stage for recitals, plays, and educational entertainment. (2008 photograph.)
Morgan County Courthouse & Jail
In the midst of the Great Depression, the county commissioners took advantage of a federal construction grant from the Public Works Administration (PWA) to match county funds toward the erection of a new courthouse to replace a 1907 building. The 1936 courthouse is a good example of the Art Deco style and an important work by the major Colorado architect Eugene G. Groves. During the lean Depression years, Groves stayed busy completing commissions on several PWA-funded projects. The 1921 jail replaced the original 1898 facility. The property is associated with the New Deal Resources on Colorado's Eastern Plains Multiple Property Submission. (2001 photograph.)
Rainbow Arch Bridge
Charles Sheely's Colorado Bridge and Construction Company completed this multi-span, reinforced concrete fixed rainbow arch in 1923. Based on a design patented by Iowa engineer James Marsh, it is the only Marsh arch in Colorado and is reportedly the last bridge built by Sheely. Listed under Highway Bridges in Colorado Multiple Property Submission. (1997 photograph.)
Sherman Street Historic Residential District
The district includes four large residences associated with individuals important to the history of Fort Morgan's development. They were constructed between 1886 and 1926, on block deep lots, carved from the original 160 acre tree claim filed by George Warner in 1883. The well-preserved residences include two Queen Annes, a foursquare with Craftsman detailing, and a Georgian Revival. (1987 photograph.)
Hoyt School
Built to replace a smaller schoolhouse in the same location, the Hoyt School building provides physical evidence about the conditions of rural education in Colorado in the early 20th century. The schoolhouse served as the educational center for this agricultural community from its construction in 1918 until consolidation forced its closure in 1946. During the Great Depression, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed an addition that included a stage at the head of the classroom and stairs leading to a new basement. The basement, a typical project for this New Deal federal relief program, contains a small kitchen used for the preparation of student hot lunches. The adjoining larger room served as a cafeteria where students ate what might have been their only complete and hot meal of the day. As the largest school building in the district, the Hoyt School also served as an important meeting place and social outlet for area residents by hosting dances, elections, local fairs, dinners and the Literary Society. Listed as part of the Rural School Buildings in Colorado Multiple Property Submission. (2006 photograph.) More information (PDF, 612 kb).
Long Meadow Community Club Building
As a meeting place of the Long Meadow Community Club, the building served as the center of community meetings, entertainment, social events, and charity work. The building consists of a former army barracks joined in 1949 to the retired 1908 Long Meadow School. The women's club began meeting in member's homes in 1932 and did not have a permanent facility until purchasing the schoolhouse in 1947. The club is representative of many local organizations created to strengthen community ties and to provide informal social and recreational opportunities. (2004 photograph.) More information (PDF, 1.88 MB).
Old Trail School
The circa 1912 Old Trail School exhibits the distinguishing characteristics of a rural one-room schoolhouse. The school building was relocated twice during its period of historical use and again after being taken out of service. Listed as part of the Rural School Buildings in Colorado Multiple Property Submission. (2003 photograph.)


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When it was announced at New York Comic Con last year that Clark Gregg would be headlining the upcoming S.H.I.E.L.D. pilot there was a lot of confusion going around - and rightly so. After all, one of the most emotional scenes in Joss Whedon's The Avengers was when Loki snuck up behind Gregg's Agent Coulson and stabbed him through the heart (an act that, eventually, motivated Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye to work as a team). But anyone that knows comic books knows that beloved characters never actually stay dead.
While there has been speculation that the drama would actually be a prequel set in the years before The Avengers came together, that idea has officially been crushed and dismissed. IGN recently caught up with ABC President Paul Lee who confirmed that the new S.H.I.E.L.D. pilot will take place after everything we've seen so far in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Asking about how the show would fit in the timeline, Lee said, "There is no question that it is part of the Marvel Universe. In fact, the story takes place after the battle for New York." That battle for New York, of course, was the entire third act of The Avengers (unless he's being incredibly sneaky and referring to the end of The Incredible Hulk).
He went on to talk about how the project will be independent in the sense that it will only focus on the government agents. Said Lee, "This is S.H.I.E.L.D. They're following their own particular stories. There are characters in it, Coulson, who clearly comes from Avengers. So it's part of the world, but we're going to be very, very careful that we don't tread on the toes of the features and build a whole new world. And that's what Joss Whedon does better than anybody else. He's built a world for us." Just yesterday it was revealed that Whedon is currently working on scripts for episodes beyond the pilot, despite the fact that they haven't gotten a series order yet.
When you really think about it, this is the only way it really makes sense. The show couldn't be set before Iron Man because it's in that movie when they go from being the Strategic Homeland Intervention and Enforcement Logistics Division to being S.H.I.E.L.D. This just confirms it.


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When Peter and Benjamin Bratt were growing up in San Francisco, the city's Mission District was the soul of their compact universe.
It was where their mother, a single parent, worked as a registered nurse and political organizer. It was where the boys and their siblings went to school and played in recreation centers. Named for the Spanish colonial Mission Dolores, it was a neighborhood of lowriders, Peruvian flute players, Native American and Latino activists, omnipresent street theater and vibrant murals that related the local history like "Aztec glyphs," Peter says. The Mission (or La Misión, in the local Latino vernacular) served as the pulsating, ethnically piebald urban backdrop for teen rites of passage, tests of manhood, the "first kiss, the first dance."
Not surprisingly, for years afterward the brothers dreamed of making a movie there together.
"We always wanted to tell a story in our backyard, in our hometown," says Peter, who still lives in San Francisco. "When you go see a Spike Lee film, 'Do the Right Thing,' now we can say, 'Brooklyn,' or 'Queens,' or 'the Bronx,' [and] in South America or France, people know where those neighborhoods are. And we've always said, you know, La Misión is as vibrant creatively, culturally as Harlem."


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text: On my last trip to Ramsgate cemetery I bumped into Bob, the man responsible for making sure that all the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's memorial gardens in East Kent are immaculate. He also worked for many years in France and Belgium and anyone who visits any of the cemeteries on the Western Front or in Flanders will know how beautifully these cemeteries are kept. We owe Bob and his colleagues a big thank you for all their hard work.


text: Dear Arash, If I'm trying to make a transgenic line I inject into the cell or right underneath it, as we have a feeling that the sooner the DNA enters the cell the better the chance of incorporation into the genome. For MO or RNA we inject pretty much anywhere. However, as you can see from this video I made, the cytoplasmic streaming does seem to exclude the edges of the yolk somewhat. Maybe it's worth aiming for the centre of the yolk. Also the video shows that streaming stops at about the 16 cell stage, so it's not really worth injecting after that point. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLuUPGIKQ4E Best wishes, Caroline Parkin CDBG, University of Sheffield On 11 Mar 2010, at 17:03, zbrafish-request from oat.bio.indiana.edu wrote: > Send Zbrafish mailing list submissions to > zbrafish from net.bio.net > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://www.bio.net/biomail/listinfo/zbrafish > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > zbrafish-request from net.bio.net > > You can reach the person managing the list at > zbrafish-owner from net.bio.net > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Zbrafish digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. microinjectin into zebrafish embryo (Arash N.) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:43 -0800 (PST) > From: "Arash N." <arash321 from yahoo.com> > Subject: [Zbrafish] microinjectin into zebrafish embryo > To: zbrafish from magpie.bio.indiana.edu > Message-ID: <132458.4604.qm from web110711.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > Hello everyone, > > I just had a question regarding the procedures that people follow > regarding microinjections into Zebrafish embryos. > > Where inside the yolk do you typically aim to inject, where would > you ideally want to inject? Does it depend on what you are injecting? > > I understand that as long as it can be transported by the > cytoplasmic streaming it should work, does that mean that injecting > into the centre of the yolk would be sufficient? > > Are there any applications, where one would have to inject closer to > the cells, and where injecting only into the centre of the yolk > would not work? > > Overall, what I am trying to understand is what applications require > injections closer to the cells, and what applications work just fine > if you merely inject the material into the centre of the yolk. > > Any kind of feedback would be appreciated! > > Thank you > > > > __________________________________________________________________ > The new Internet Explorer® 8 - Faster, safer, easier. Optimized for > Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/ > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Zbrafish mailing list > Zbrafish from net.bio.net > http://www.bio.net/biomail/listinfo/zbrafish > > End of Zbrafish Digest, Vol 58, Issue 4 > ***************************************


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Clinical and Developmental Immunology
Volume 2012, Article ID 270869, 9 pages
Perinatal Gene-Gene and Gene-Environment Interactions on IgE Production and Asthma Development
1Institute of Biomedical Sciences, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
2Genomic and Proteomic Core Laboratory, Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
3Department of Pediatrics, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
4Department of Medical Research, Chang Bing Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua 505, Taiwan
Received 31 July 2011; Revised 1 November 2011; Accepted 17 November 2011
Academic Editor: Kuender D. Yang
Copyright © 2012 Jen-Chieh Chang et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Atopic asthma is a complex disease associated with IgE-mediated immune reactions. Numerous genome-wide studies identified more than 100 genes in 22 chromosomes associated with atopic asthma, and different genetic backgrounds in different environments could modulate susceptibility to atopic asthma. Current knowledge emphasizes the effect of tobacco smoke on the development of childhood asthma. This suggests that asthma, although heritable, is significantly affected by gene-gene and gene-environment interactions. Evidence has recently shown that molecular mechanism of a complex disease may be limited to not only DNA sequence differences, but also gene-environmental interactions for epigenetic difference. This paper reviews and summarizes how gene-gene and gene-environment interactions affect IgE production and the development of atopic asthma in prenatal and childhood stages. Based on the mechanisms responsible for perinatal gene-environment interactions on IgE production and development of asthma, we formulate several potential strategies to prevent the development of asthma in the perinatal stage.


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The Future of the Faith
2/1/2017by Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson
A new film about 17th-century missionaries sheds light on the mission of the Church today
RECENTLY, I HAD the opportunity to view Martin Scorsese's new film, Silence, about two Jesuit missionaries who travel to Japan during the terrible 17th-century persecution of Christians there. They make the journey seeking to disprove rumors that a more senior Jesuit missionary in Japan has publicly renounced the faith.
Silence is based upon the 1966 novel of the same name by the late Japanese Catholic author Shusaku Endo. The book raises profound questions regarding the challenge to Christian faith in the midst of suffering and a hostile culture. The most obvious is suggested by the film's title: How are we to understand the silence of God amid great suffering and evil?
This is one of the deepest questions of our time, and it is explored in works about the Holocaust such as Elie Wiesel's book Night (1956) and Steven Spielberg's film Schindler's List (1993).
Catholics have also long admired three exceptional films that have masterfully dealt with the question of conscience and martyrdom: Becket (1964), A Man for All Seasons (1966), and The Mission (1986). Now, 30 years after the last of these, a fourth must be added to the list: Silence.
Some Catholics might wish that a film exploring this topic did not involve a plot about the apostasy of priests. But Scorsese has made a beautiful and important film, one that raises many profound moral and spiritual questions. He said making the film was a sort of "pilgrimage" for him.
Catholics should see his film in just this way — as a kind of pilgrimage, as a challenging and at times uncomfortable spiritual journey that can deepen our understanding and living of the faith.
Silence could not be more relevant today as globalization presents new challenges to the Church's mission of evangelization.
During one of the film's highpoints there is an exchange between two Jesuit missionaries. The younger Jesuit asserts that Christianity is universally true — if it is not true in every culture, then it cannot be true for any. But the older one replies that Christianity cannot take root in Japan.
The reality is, however, that thousands of Japanese had become Christians and endured horrible torture and death rather than renounce their faith. But to this fact, the older Jesuit claims that these Japanese martyrs do not really understand the faith; they embrace a mere shell of Christianity.
There is something deeply troubling about this scene, where the sophisticated, highly educated Westerner rationalizes his abandonment of Christianity, while "wretched" Japanese peasants willingly give their lives for their faith.
In many places in the West today, the light of Christian faith is diminishing, while throughout much of the rest of the world Christianity is growing stronger. This is especially true in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, where many Christians are being persecuted and killed because of their faith.
That Silence, written by a Japanese Catholic, would have such impact in the West should tell us something important about the future of global Christianity.
Years ago, I visited the Hawaiian island of Molokai on a private pilgrimage in the footsteps of Father Damien. The "leper priest" was canonized in 2009, and the "colony" he served still exists on the island, with an active Catholic church.
I will never forget seeing a photo of a woman of Japanese descent who suffered from leprosy. She prayed the rosary many times a day. When she no longer had fingers, she held the rosary beads with her toes. Finally, when this, too, became impossible, she would have the rosary placed in her mouth and moved the beads with her tongue.
I thought of this woman as I reflected on the questions raised by Silence: How can Christianity take root in non-Western cultures? What is the meaning of suffering in the midst of God's silence? Can the sophisticated learn faith from the poor and suffering? What is the impact of globalization on the solidarity of Christians?
Christians will need to contend with these questions in the coming years, and how we do so will determine in many ways the future of Christianity. Through our principles of charity, unity and fraternity, Knights of Columbus are already providing concrete answers on all these fronts. And we must continue.
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The final report of Sir Michael Lyons's inquiry into the future role, function and funding of local government will be published today with council leaders claiming it is the best opportunity in years for an urgent overhaul of the way local services are funded. At the publication of "Place-shaping: a shared ambition for the future of local government" , Sir Michael will unveil his final recommendations and highlight the important part local government can play in creating a new system of governance.
Today's publication will be followed by a special conference next week at which delegates will have the first opportunity to consider the report's key themes of economic prosperity and infrastructure, place shaping and local choice and a single system of governance. More than 400 people, including representatives from the voluntary and private sectors as well as local authority chief executives, have already signed up for the event.
The conference is being led by the Inquiry Team and in addition to giving those taking part a chance to discuss the report in detail with Sir Michael, there will be international contributions. Sir Michael will use today's launch of the long-anticipated final report to stress the role of local government in creating what he has called a system of effective governance for the 21st century, that can manage increasing pressures on public expenditure, improve satisfaction and build more prosperous communities.
In advance of today's publication, the Local Government Association has warned that unless it contains plans for a radical overhaul of the financing of local authorities, council taxpayers will face even bigger bills or cuts in services. The LGA says, in addition to a shake up of the council tax system, reforms must include the restoration of the link between local government and business as well as plans to give councils the powers to catch up with towns and cities in Europe. The LGA is also looking for support for its proposals for an independent commission on local government funding to ensure the government meets the full cost of new legislation and the increasing demands it places on councils to provide services.


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TMC is down
TMC ? ( The Maine Citizen)
Is that a permanent thing or a tech. problem or the inevitable death?
Inevitable death? That place is far more robust than this fetid sewer.
If it is so bad, fetid, then leave the sewer (your words) .
When talking about fetid things how about those conspiracy theories like Sandyhook kids were paid actors ?
I guess TMC isn't so different after all.
I suspect that Bob is working on renewing it or is away from the keyboard. Bob doesn't receive a cent for his time.
TMC is particularly different in several ways, I never understood why AMG was set up as a long running script, allowing threads to continually disappear into the next page. It is an oddity of AMG that I believe promotes drive by trolling, get in a few shots before you're irrelevant.
AMG is more of a chat room, while TMC is more of a collection of internet links which we discuss harangue over but it doesn't disappear in a week.
As far as not believing the official verdict promoted by the corporate media and the whore masters in congress, you got that right. But some people don't want to consider the fact that they are being constantly lied to, they like to believe that things are just warm and fuzzy, this in spite of fact of decades of bald-faced lies.
TMC is still down....odd. Anybody got any communication links to find out what happened?


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August 23, 2017
The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) today announced that it is granting a total of $1.1 million in scholarships to 225 students for the fall term. The scholarships come from funds CFNJ manages on behalf of philanthropic families and companies.
Among the 225 scholarships that CFNJ granted to deserving students to start college this fall:
- some are for students focused on specific fields of study, such as architecture, journalism, environmental science, or even sailing;
- others for students who attend specific schools, such as students graduating from Chatham High School or those attending Seton Hall University;
- and still others for students with specific backgrounds or characteristics, including relationship to a specific company's employees, as well as acute need or exceptional perseverance.
Recipients of CFNJ scholarships are currently attending more than 100 colleges or universities.
"We noticed an uptick this year in those students who are working multiple jobs or providing for family members, making these scholarships a determining factor in whether they're able to pursue higher education," said Hans Dekker, president of the Community Foundation. "At the same time, we know a college education is a determining factor in future employment, salary, and financial independence. So these scholarships are really providing a critical bridge to a much brighter, more sustainable future."
"The [scholarship from the Community Foundation] truly helped launch my college career on the right track," said Cynthia Amuruotu of Orange, a recipient of a scholarship from the Elsie E. and Joseph W. Beck Memorial Scholarship Fund. "While I am excited about and proud of these accomplishments, I know that his is just the beginning of what life has in store for me and I cannot wait to see how next year plays out."
Despite this extraordinary generosity – CFNJ grants more than $1 million in scholarships every year – there is still tremendous need among New Jersey's aspiring college students. In response, CFNJ has launched a Scholarship Opportunity Fund with the goal of making college a reality for even more deserving New Jerseyans. To learn more about the Scholarship Opportunity Fund, visit www.cfnj.org/morescholarships.
"Many of the applicants have left a lasting impression on our Scholarship Committee and we are determined to get even more of them into college," said Faith Krueger, CFNJ's COO and scholarship administrator. "Gifts to the Scholarship Opportunity Fund will enable us to begin building a sustainable fund for the young people in our communities who hold so much promise."
To learn more about scholarship funds at CFNJ or to create your own, please call Faith Krueger at 973-267-5533.
About the Community Foundation of New Jersey
Since 1979, individuals and businesses have opened charitable funds at the Community Foundation of New Jersey to fulfill their charitable goals and craft their philanthropic legacies. These Legacy Funds and Donor Advised Funds have granted tens of millions of dollars each year, and enabled the Foundation to launch its own Changemaker Projects that are improving New Jersey and its dynamic communities. The Foundation's funds currently hold over $400 million in charitable assets and made over 5,000 grants last year to charitable work in New Jersey and around the world.


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Argentina: Latest Photo of the Lake Nahuel Huapi "Monster"?
The man came to our newsroom, spoke to the receptionist and left her an envelope with three photos and a note that read: "This is not a tree trunk with a capricious shape. This is not a wave. Nahuelito showed his face. Lake Nahuel Huapi, Saturday, April 15, 9 a.m. I'm not giving my personal information to avoid future headaches." We are presenting the images. Let each one reach his/her own conclusions.
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Garnering immediate award-winning attention, the Granite Gear Blaze AC 60 comfortably hauls 35 pounds of gear while weighing less than 3 pounds. An ideal balance of weight and performance, the Blaze AC 60 is sure to appeal to ounce-counting backpackers and thru-hikers.
Equipped with Granite Gear's 3-dimensionally molded/alloyed AirCurrent frame, the Blaze AC 60 confidently carries weight while delivering ventilation. Molded air channels, breathable mesh fabrics and supportive foam further aid in the fight against heat and moisture build-up. Padded shoulder straps and a padded hipbelt provide additional comfort and load support. The Blaze AC 60 provides fit adjustability in two torso size offerings. The Regular fits torso sizes ranging from 18"-22" and the Short fits 14"-18" torso lengths. An adjustable sternum strap and load-lifter straps provide fine-tuned fit adjustment.
A voluminous packbag provides ample storage (3660 cubic inches in the Regular and 3350 in the Short) capacity and a roll-down, cinch-tight spindrift collar protects the contents of the packbag while keeping weight to a minimum. A Line-Loc lid (sold separately) delivers further protection and an additional storage pocket. Lightweight integrated Line-Loc compression cord keeps gear securely in place. A large front stuff-it pocket serves as an additional storage space and twin side mesh pockets are perfect for water bottles or other gear.
A combination of 100D Ripstop, 210D Nylon Cordura and stretch mesh fabrics provide the Blaze AC 60 with durability in a lightweight design.
- Adjustable torso length
- LineLoc compression system
- Stretch mesh pockets on the bottom of the pack sides
- Large front stretch pocket
- Tool loops
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Best Use Backpacking, Hiking Access Top Loading Warranty Lifetime Volume Short: 3350 cu in
Regular: 3660 cu in
Type Internal Frame Backpack Torso Adjustment Yes Sternum Strap Yes; Adjustable Position Maximum Weight 35 lbs Material 100D Ripstop; 210D Cordura; Stretch Mesh Item Weight Short: 2 lb 11 oz
Regular: 2 lb 14 oz
Hydration Compatible Yes Frame Material Composite Framesheet Fits Torso Short: 14"-18"
Regular: 18"-22"
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- I love this pack. It took me a bit to dial in the fit, but now that its there I am amazed by the comfort. The simplicity is my favorite thing. It has everything I need and nothing I don't! I love this pack.
Likes: Adjustability
Its ability to carry a decent load while still being under 3 pounds
Dislikes: I wish it had one hip belt pocket.
- All the Room I Require
Likes: Fits really well when using size chart and ordering appropriate belt; Can load my sleeping bag (Hydrogen), Cot One; Inflatable Pad; Trekking Poles; Tent, etc. very efficiently in the single compartment, and a hydration pack in the other. Two liters in the sides, and a ton of small items in the long back compartment. I also purchased the belt compartments accessory where I shore my phone/wallet and the like. Very comfortable pack on the upward trails in Yosemite.
Dislikes: Colors offered; Missing a top cap, had to buy it separately.
- Simple = Good pack
Likes: Spent almost a year looking for a all around general purpose backpacking pack and this is it. It handled my 30lbs(including food&water) perfectly over 11 miles in Mohican St Forest. The simplicity of the pack and comfortable hip belt made for a comfortable hike up and down the trails. The molle webbing makes it very customizable to fit your needs for hip pouches vs some other packs that don't offer them or are sewn into the belt.
Dislikes: None so far, it packs well for both my tent and hammock loadout since using it.
Likes: The pack rides beautifully. The hip belt is wide and feels good. The pack material looks strong and looks like it will take a lot of punishment. The front part tapers making the bag wider at the bottom where I keep my sleeping bag, allowing more room for it to keep it's loft. I figure I'm paying 1.5 pounds for the more comfortable ride. Time and trail will tell if it's worth the extra weight. Great pack if you can fit gear and food. (More than a weeks worth might be difficult).
Dislikes: Not as advertised. It's 3.01 pounds on postage scale. Seems small. Body: 1875 cu in. (Front tapers wider at the bottom. Back is uniformly 9.5". Collar holds about 850 cu in.) Front pocket (actually sleeve) is 6.5" inches wide at the top and tapers to 7" at the bottom. I'd like to see them stuff in a wet rain fly. I'll have to sew my own front pocket that will add to the weight. Backpackers Cache bear won't go horizontally below the extension collar except at the pack's very bottom. Hydration sleeve has a zipper?
Likes: I own lots of backpacks, Eberlestock, Camelback, Mystery Ranch, Kifaru and Hill People gear, 10 packs in total. This back pack is great and one of the best for so many reasons and now my go to pack. I love the lightweight, the ability to attach lots of items, the stretchy material you can stuff with lots of goodies, durability, comfort. I am becoming a very big fan of Granite gear.
Bottom line - if you are on the fence with this pack just buy it, you won't be disappointed.
Dislikes: The colours are a bit hideous but there is nothing I don't like about this pack.
Likes: light
Dislikes: No good way to seal top of bag.
No bottom access
Likes: As I began to transition to ultralight gear, I purchased this pack with the intention of making it my go-to for backpacking. You have to pack efficiently, but are able to fit all the necessities. This has been the most comfortable pack I've owned - great padding in the shoulder straps and I love that you can select a hip belt appropriate to your size. It's even lighter than my small daypack, which now is collecting dust in the closest as a result.
Dislikes: The compartment for the water bladder is a tight squeeze -- wish it was more flexible and had elastic at the top vs a zipper.
Likes: -Hip pads and shoulder straps are very comfortable.
-Simple design, you just have to pack smart. It's great for my 1-3 night excursions.
-Light weight but comfortable.
-Added the hip pocket, which is great for the little things needed on the trail.
Dislikes: -I wish the top lid was included instead of an add on. I guess that's how they can say the pack is so light.
-I'm about a 32 waist size, but I'm really cinching down to the limits of the medium belt. I'm considering swapping it out for the small belt size.
Likes: Decent Rugged looking pack
Large stretch mesh pockets
Adjustable torso length with sizing options to fit most
Thick padding on straps, belt and nice channel vented back pad
Excellent weight distribution. Tested ~28# and it felt nice. Very comfortable to wear: I bought the small I am 5'8" 160# with a 31-32" waist.
Daisy chain options on the belts/straps.
Overall quality materials.
Dislikes: 60L?? almost 1/2 capacity is in the collar extension. The actual pack body is very small. Hope you pack small.
Organization options very scarce. No belt pockets.
Zipper on the h2o bladder pocket? Why? unnecessary weight.
Optional lid. Should come with pack. Just a way to milk more money from you.
Noisy pack! It's like wearing corduroy pants.
Likes: A nice pack I use for 1-3 day excursions. Have enough room for all the necessities and not much else. I like the use of cord for cinching things down so you can replace it if needed or use paracord. The waistbelt and straps are very comfortable and I find I almost like them better than my Osprey packs.
Dislikes: I'd say the biggest drawback for this style of pack is the lack of a top compartment and having the addon being a bit pricey. It is also a pain to figure out how to install the top cover if you do purchase it. I know packs are all top access but I really wish I could get into the bottom of the pack without dumping everything out. Not a dealbreaker however.
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Yesterday, August 4, was Meghan Markle's birthday and to celebrate, Harry has whisked her away to Africa for a little vacation time. The Sun had the scoop yesterday, revealing a number of pictures of the two deplaning looking super in love, per usual. They really make a handsome couple.
|The Sun
According to Emily Andrews' exclusive, Meghan wrapped filming the latest season of Suits in Toronto and then flew to London, where she presumably met Harry, and the two continued on to Africa from there. Meghan was in London just last week accompanied by her mom, and although I am sure she was showing her mom all her favorite places, I also wonder if her mom was also scoping out the area for a move of her own.
|The Sun
I was talking to a girlfriend recently about how tough it is to make an international relationship work. It's all great in theory, but at some point (as you start thinking more about the sparkler) you have to decide where you will spend the majority of your time, where will you spend the majority of your life. Flights are easy, and you can always shuttle back and forth across the Atlantic (or the Pacific, if that's your preference) but realistically one continent is going to be the primary continent.
Remember when Pippa was toying with the idea of joining NBC? She did an interview with them and she was also spotted filming a segment in Wyoming which never ended up airing. That was back in 2014, so George was still a little under a year, and as we know now, Kate and William were obviously open to adding a second pretty soon. I am sure there were a number of reasons Pippa decided not to make the leap, one of which was likely the fact it wasn't a great career move for her, but I think another factor was that it would have taken her too far from her family. The Middletons are very close--Kate and William were hitting a particularly exciting time as they began to grow their family--and Pippa would have missed out on a lot of very special family time.
For all her jet-setting ways, Meghan Markle has to do the math like everyone else in her situation. But, since Harry isn't exactly free to expatriate, it isn't a decision she has to ponder over too long. As Harry's wife, Meghan will be a senior member of the British Royal Family, a princess and likely other titles, and she will take on charity work of her own, just as Kate has. It would be a big move. Since it seems she is pretty close to her mom, I suspect that if Meghan and Harry get married her mom may very well follow her daughter to the U.K.
I am with those who think we will see a proposal sooner rather than later...and I am getting pretty excited for it. I don't think Harry would not propose to Meghan in Africa just because that's where William proposed to Kate. It's a big continent and both brothers love it. Harry, in fact, might be more enamored with Africa even than William, and it offers that complete detachment from the rest of the world that is pretty romantic. I don't see why Harry should be deterred just because William found his princess a little earlier than Harry found his. Since everyone is predicting it, Harry might decide to throw a curve ball and propose elsewhere, but ultimately, the guy should dance to his own drumbeat. The couple have taken other exotic vacations, so they could follow this up with a getaway elsewhere...and a proposal there. No one really knows, but it is fun to wonder. I do think it is coming, though, so one of these days the headlines will be right.
I hope you enjoyed this post. The comment section on this post (not all FBTB posts) has been closed and all comments that were submitted have been hidden. I look forward to our usual discussion on the next Kate post. :)