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Rutgers wins home opening series over Penn State
Last weekend, the Rutgers softball team played Penn State in a three-game series for its home opener. It was also the first full Big Ten series the Knights played this season.
Rutgers came out of the weekend with the series victory, winning two games out of three. The Knights improved to 17-16 on the season, while the Nittany Lions moved to 6-23 overall.
In game one, the most exciting game of the series, Rutgers came away with a walk-off 6-5 win in the bottom of the seventh inning.
Down 2 runs going into the bottom half of the seventh, senior first baseman Rebecca Hall and freshman infielder Myah Moy started the inning off with consecutive singles to put runners on first and second. The single by Hall was her 200th career hit, only the fourth athlete in program history to ever reach that mark.
After a passed ball advanced both runners to second and third, sophomore infielder Nicole Bowman reached on a fielder's choice to first base, while Hall scored, tying the game at 5 runs each. With a runner on first and third, Bowman stole second and senior catcher Sierra Maddox walked to load the bases.
That set the stage for freshman infielder Erin Collins, who came up with the bases loaded and no outs, in a tie ball game in the bottom of the last inning. Collins hit a grounder right back to Penn State's pitcher, Madison Shaffer, who elected to throw the ball to first base for the force out, which allowed Moy to score from third base and win the game 6-5.
Shaffer could have easily thrown the ball home for the force out, which would have been the first out of the inning and the game would still have been tied at 5 apiece. Shaffer moved to 2-11 on the season with the loss.
Starting in the circle for the Knights in game one was sophomore Cambria Keefer, who only lasted one inning after allowing 2 earned runs.
In relief came freshman Taryn Collins who allowed 3 runs over three innings of work, before being replaced by junior pitcher Whitney Jones, who pitched the final three innings allowing no runs and picking up the win to improve her record to 7-6 on the season.
The first three batters in Rutgers' lineup certainly produced in game one, with junior infielder Jess Hughes going 2-4 with 2 runs scored, Hall going 3-4 with 2 runs scored and two RBI's and Moy who went 2-4 with 1 run scored and one RBI.
In game two on Saturday, Jones pitched six full innings for the Knights, allowing only 2 earned runs en route to a 4-2 Rutgers win, and moving her record in the circle to 8-6. Freshman Bianca Vozenilek closed things out for the Knights in the seventh inning, working herself out of a jam to pick up her second save of the season.
Hall was 2-4 in the game, while stealing a bag. Hughes also got a hit, which moved her hit streak to 13 consecutive games.
Game three of the series came on Easter Sunday at noon. In that game, the Lions exploded for 16 hits and 7 runs to down Rutgers, 7-3.
The Knights threw five different pitchers at Penn State, but at the end of the game it was Jones who took the loss, pitching two and one third innings, allowing 3 runs (0 runs were earned). Jones took all three decisions in the series, going 2-1 from the circle overall.
Hughes singled in the game to move her hit streak to 14 straight games. During her hit streak, Hughes is batting a red hot .432 and reaching on base at a .519 clip.
With the series all said and done, Rutgers is now 2-2 in Big Ten Conference games. The Knights will now host non-conference opponent St. Joseph's on Wednesday at home.
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I've been using my Manual Coffeemaker for a while now. Sure, you could just go to a coffee shop or have an automatic machine to brew your coffee, but that's no fun. Knowing you have brewed your cup in such an elegant vessel with your chosen method: that extra work definitely makes for a better tasting cup.
I first saw it on Kickstarter, where I backed it straight away. The simple yet beautiful design was definitely something I wanted in my household. From the hand blown borosilicate glass brewer and carafe to the bamboo base which is designed to develop a patina over time, the guys at Manual have put a lot of thought and craftsmanship into their product.
The brewer's double-walled design retains heat, keeping temperature stable for a longer time and the carafe has mL measurement to gauge the volume of your brew. Just in case you don't have a digital scale, the gauge can put you in an acceptable range for that morning cup of coffee.
A little bit about Manual
Manual is a design brand focused on the interaction between people and food. The man behind it is Craighton Breman, a designer whose work features in the permanent collection of the Art Institute of Chicago and he was the first designer to use Kickstarter to launch a product.
My thoughts
The Manual Coffeemaker is a great product. Hario and Kalita paper filters can both be used with it (but I feel the Kalita filter works best because the flow rate is a lot more consistent). It's definitely one of the best new brewing products on the market.
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I can't believe it, but Mark and I celebrated our SEVEN YEAR anniversary last week! Seven years, man. It's crazy. It feels sometimes like we've been together literally forever – I mean, I can hardly recall what life was like before I met him – but other times it's like it's been no time at all. It occurred to me, as well, that we are soon going to be approaching the point where I will have been with him longer than I was with my ex-husband! It's a small but significant milestone, and it will mean that this love of my life will also be my longest ever relationship. Hurrah!
It's crazy how we mark the passage of time. While we have only been married for three and a half years, our relationship is now double that. We've been together for seven years, two countries, three states, three children, seven houses, one international move, one cross-country move, 600+ blog posts, countless hospitalizations and an infinite amount of loving embraces.
Seven years… it's 84 months, 365 weeks, 2555 days, 61320 hours, 3,679,200 minutes and 220,752,000 seconds! When you think of it in that way, it kind of blows your mind.
Of course most couples will usually celebrate their wedding anniversary as a priority, but for us, it is as important to celebrate when we met as it is to celebrate anything else. After all, we were supposed to have been married long before we actually did it. Our time together has been precious. Every second of it. We have loved one another for every one of those 220,752,000 seconds, without even a moment of hesitation.
So for me, after seven years with the man of my dreams, I knew that I wanted to give him a gift that would express my joy at how long we've been together. So I decided on this amazing JORD wood watch. It was exactly the kind of thing that was practical as well as sentimental. It would be a constant reminder to him of all the time we have spent together and all the time that is yet to come.
I've had my eyes on these watches for quite a while. I've seen them all over social media, and it is clear that they are quality, well-made products that are worth their price tag. JORD was kind enough to offer me a watch to gift my husband, and I was over the moon at the opportunity.
As soon as I received it, I knew that it was going to be the perfect gift. It came in a beautiful wooden box, packaged on a burlap cushion. It featured a drawer with some wood oil and a small cloth to clean the watch face.
The watch I chose was the Conway Series – Dark Sandalwood and Burgundy. I loved the dark wood, which I knew Mark would love, and it is very solid – perfect for my husband who is my rock! JORD had sent through a printable measuring device for me to measure my husband's wrist beforehand (which was difficult to do without giving away what it was for – I actually started measuring the kids' wrists first and then told them to help me measure daddy's wrists so that he wouldn't suspect!). Unfortunately, probably through user error, the watch arrived a little too large. Thankfully there's a watch shop just down the road, and they advertised as being able to do resizing. I took the watch in and the first thing I noticed was an entire display of JORD watches!
I asked, and the owner said that they sell tons of these watches because so many people love them. It just helped reassure me that this was the perfect gift for my guy. Once it was resized, I took it home and waited for the opportunity to surprise Mark with it.
I decided to give it to him in the evening, after he'd put in a full day at work. The kids and I presented it to him, and he opened it with a big smile.
I explained to him my thoughts behind it – how it was meant to signify my never ending love for him and my gratitude for every second we get to spend together.
As you can imagine, he was more than a little misty-eyed. He loved the watch itself, but more than that he loved the meaning behind it.
I can't recommend these watches enough. They are so beautifully made with details that you would never imagine. The craftsmanship of the woodwork is so fine, and it is such a unique and beautiful gift for men. JORD also makes women's watches, and it's definitely on my mind to get one for myself at some point, though I'm hoping my husband might take the initiative to buy me one for our wedding anniversary this autumn!
Over the last week, the watch has become a staple of his wardrobe, and I can see he loves wearing it. With Valentine's Day coming soon, I know it would make a great gift for your husband, boyfriend, or father. It's got that heirloom quality to it that makes it a perfect gift.
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Look around you.
This world is an exquisitely detailed maSterpiece.
Let the air, (which is perfectly balanced with gasses to allow you and I to survive off it) inflate your lungs.
Everything around you is a miracle. Each plant is an intricate structure designed with its own purpose. Each animal is perfectly adapted to fit its own need. Each atom on this planet is beautifully crafted to allow this Earth to thrive.
Your body holds millions of minuscule cells which are detailed beyond our imagination; they fight intruding bacteria in an elaborate plan of action.
Each cell has its own individual yet equally significant part in protecting your body and allowing it to function.
How is it that we have exactly the right number of organs which do exactly the thing we need them to?
Our BRAINS allow us to create amazing, mind-blowing things, like the phone your holding right now or the computer your on. We invent things that fly. Fly.
Sit down.
A flawlessly balanced force allied gravity is holding you there- not too large as to pull you through the ground, and not too small as to let you float off into space.
Feel the grass around you.
Feel how each blade fights for survival among its peers; how in each little green strip, millions of atoms are working to ensure its survival.
I don't know if humanity got bored of this phenomenon we call Earth, but I know that we are treating it like a toy. We cruelly slaughter the trees, denying not only animals an environment in which they can survive, but ourselves the oxygen we need to SURVIVE! We literally depend on trees to LIVE.
We pollute our beautifully constructed air with poisonous fumes which ironically end up in our lungs, in short, we are gradually poisoning ourselves.
I'm not asking you, sitting here to change all this. I'm asking you to appreciate it while it's still here. If everyone took a few minutes everyday to really appreciate this world then maybe we will start to realise that we're killing it.
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(With apologies to Dr. Seuss) One thread Two thread, Red thread Blue thread. Black thread Blue thread, Old thread New thread. Look! I knit a little star! I can crochet in the car! Oh what a lot of threads there are!
Saturday, June 02, 2007
Just Wondering
Do socks really need to be blocked?
Lace socks maybe. But, you put them on your feet, so could that first wearing be considered blocking?
8 comments:
- Erin said...
I've never blocked my socks. Even the more lacy ones. To me, it's less essential, because your foot stretches the fabric out and makes it look the way it's supposed to. Whereas sweaters or shawls just drape and need blocking to smooth things out.
- 10:22 am
- Margene said...
I only block socks if they're gifts...otherwise feet do a good job while wearing;-)
- 10:39 am
- Valerie said...
IMO, if your socks are knit to fit properly, they don't need to be blocked.
- 12:37 pm
- Rhonda the Stitchingnut said...
I never block them and no one seems to notice ;-)
- 7:18 am
- Leigh said...
Oops. It never occurred to me to block socks.
- 2:04 am
- Maia said...
I don't block socks either. Maybe gift socks. I mostly use my sock blockers for posting pictures.
- 6:44 pm
- ms. pea said...
Clearly, the verdict here is that sock blocking is for freaks.
- 4:21 pm
- DaviMack said...
Oh, now, I wouldn't say "freaks" too loudly. After all, to the rest of the world, we're all freaks for continuing to knit (or spin, or bake bread) in today's modern world.
I can't imagine blocking something out if you're going to wash it after a couple of wearings, as you do with generic socks, nor something which would see as much stretching as everyday socks do.
However, if you're talking about a sock which is lacy and beautiful, I can certainly see blocking it out, especially to take pictures of. If it's more of a stocking, such as would be worn with shorts or a skirt, and would be seen below the hemline? Certainly! That's part of the art of making beautiful pieces, isn't it? You can't see it if you don't block it.
- 5:05 pm


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For national park nerds like myself, the release of Ken Burns' new documentary about America's national parks is a big event.
Aside from the Obama family's recent visit to several national parks, this documentary will be one of the few major opportunities that come along for national park enthusiasts to help communicate the value and importance of national parks to a wider audience than those people who choose of their own interest to visit them.
The 27-minute preview that PBS has released online (you can watch it below) gives a pretty good idea of what we can expect. Even before I had seen the preview, a couple of my friends who like some of Ken Burns' other documentaries had already asked me, a former national park ranger, if I think "the national park story" will be interesting enough to capture and maintain an audience's attention (read: theirs). I emphatically told them yes.
Tim Goodman of the San Francisco Chronicle confirms my belief, explaining that at this year's Television Critics Association press tour the documentary "did manage to overcome the (unfair) perception of being a boring topic once people had seen it. In fact, plenty of critics could be heard saying how surprised they were that the series was so entertaining."
Jonathan Storm of the Philadelphia Inquirer has even suggested that Park Ranger Shelton Johnson could be Ken Burns' next documentary celeb, much like the southern historian Shelby Foote, who gained a fan base after appearing in Burns' Civil War documentary. I think he's right, and you can see Ranger Johnson's charisma as he tells a story in the first minutes of the documentary preview.
I do have several doubts about the documentary, even though I have only seen the preview. For instance, will it be too kind when presenting the stories of how some of the national parks were created in part by forcing tribes and settlers to move off their land? The documentary might also suffer from having too many inarticulate or vague exaltations as to why national parks are important. If you don't know what I mean, take this quote that appears at the end of the released preview from Gerard Baker, who is currently superintendent of Mt. Rushmore National Monument: "We need national parks to have people, especially our kids, understand what America is. America's not sidewalks, America's not stores, America's not video games, America's not restaurants. We need national parks so people can go there and say, 'Ah, this is America.'"
The National Parks: America's Best Idea premieres on Sunday, September 27th on PBS. It's a six part series, with each part lasting approximately 2 hours. Will you be watching?


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Summer Wednesday Schedule
Our July meetings will consist of good food, fellowship, and more. Reservations for the meal are encouraged, please call 336-883-0178 by noon on the Tuesday before each meal.
July 12 - Church Staff-Prepared Low Country Boil Supper - cost $5
Chair Volleyball afterward (all ages)
July 19 - Deacon-Prepared Hot Dog/Hamburger Supper - cost $4
July 26 - Sunday School Classes-Prepared Supper - cost $4
As customary there will be no Wednesday evening activities in August. We will resume with our church-wide picnic at City Lake Park on Wednesday, September 6.
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Ari's story is one of those where the fates intervened with their own idea of how, when and where he should make his appearance. As a result I met this truly adorable little guy at his grandparents home in the most amazing rural setting. With the exception of one bed and crib photo, this entire session took place in one small spot in the family living room - proving that with beautiful light and a gorgeous subject (or three) you can make magic anywhere!
Ari snoozed his way through the bulk of his session and I have to admit I left this one feeling just the teensiest bit clucky! Amanda and Andy - thanks for making me feel welcome and trusting me to capture these wonderful early days. I hope you love the images we've created here.


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"Connecting Sunday to Monday"
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One of our kids made a case for the existence of Santa:
Dear Mommy, Santa is real because the FBI told me so, and because who else would put the Santa present under the tree; and somebody has to live in the North Pole.
Compelling arguments.
I like to think he is real too. Someone that symbolizes a benevolent persona, eager to make adults and children happy, jolly and generous.
At Christmas, many North Americans are surrounded by gifts and generosity. And we are often slammed with advertisements of Christmas must haves: coordinating family Christmas pjs (my teenage daughters would not approve, like, they might even ex-communicate me), Starbucks peppermint mocha (ok, well gotta just have one;), coordinating Christmas décor (totally honest, I love my kiddos creativity, but there's just only so many handmade priceless decorations that my tree will tolerate–yesterday, it literally began to topple).
No denying, materialism is a type of Christmas cheer. There's a reason we're pouring love onto our children in the forms of fun or useful or stimulating packages. We don't want our lives focused on material things, but we certainly enjoy new things, and we love pouring them onto others. Occupying our spaces and our time, we are privileged to own things, enjoy them, pass them on and buy new things.
I like giving, but I hope I don't sound like Scrooge when I say that I've generally been resistant to Christmas donation campaigns, until last year. Know that we're year round givers and have developed connections to places that we want to share with. Needs are everywhere, all year long.
But as I was wrapping packages in front of the television and catching a few phrases from the old black and white version of "A Christmas Carol" last December, I heard someone tell Scrooge (paraphrase), "Christmas reminds others of how much or how little they have. We should share with others to encourage them that others care."
Yup, that.
That's why Christmas giving is important. It's a monthly training ground, and our yearly reminder, of how much we have and that we should share. And when we're looking close enough, or we're reading those campaign letters, we see that there are so many places to share.
Now we read those campaign letters with the kids, and decide together where to put some of our gifts. And though we regularly support Salvation Army, we intentionally drop a few coins into the Salvation Army kettle, knowing that we're encouraging the volunteer standing beside it, and possibly others too.
So thanks Scrooge. And, of course, thank you Santa, for reminding us to be generous all year long. Oh, and Santa is real…I've been watching his travel path on NORAD for years.


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A Thrivent Action Team in Prosperity, SC hosted a spaghetti supper fundraiser to raise money for the purchase of bullet-proof vests for the county's K-9 officers.
The event took place on October 23 at 6:00 PM at Mt. Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Prosperity.
It grew out of the church's Vacation Bible School program for which county officers brought out one of the department's bloodhounds for the kids to see. Conversation that evening resulted in members learning that the county's budget does not include some things for the dogs that might be expected, such as protective vests. The result was a broad-based fundraising effort started by a Vacation Bible School participant. The church's youth group wanted to help. The youth group organized a Thrivent Action Team that involved more than a dozen workers. Funding to purchase the supplies for the spaghetti supper was provided from seed money from Thrivent Financial. They served around 100 people the night of the event, and moved the drive over $1000 closer to its goal of purchasing three protective dog vests.
This event was hosted by a Thrivent Action Team, a local group led by a member of Thrivent Financial. Thrivent Action Teams allow members to quickly identify a need, receive resources and put a plan together to help others in their community. The mission of Thrivent is to serve members and society by guiding both to be wise with money and live generously.
"I was happy to see a Thrivent Action Team help with this worthy cause. Law enforcement protection is very important to me" said Travis Goodman, a financial representative with Thrivent Financial. "We're proud to be able to serve our community and are grateful for Thrivent's support."
Thrivent Action Teams are member-led projects – fundraisers, one-time service activities or educational events – that can be completed within 90 daysTo learn more about Thrivent Action Teams visit Thrivent.com/actionteam.
Thrivent Financial is represented in the local area by a number of financial representatives. Individuals interested in contacting a local Thrivent Financial representative can find more information at www.thrivent.com.


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still alive, seriously
Hey guys, just confirming for you that I am indeed still alive. Not that I actually think any of you considered me dead, and now that I think about it, I'm referring to the life of this blog, or the idea of it, more than anything. I'm working on something better for you; less unnecessarily personal, more thematic, more photo-journalistic, and hopefully more inspiring for us both. I've been too stressed about letting April be the last time I breathed on this site though, so I guess I'm back here to breathe a couple of breaths.
Today I sloppily explained to my grandpa--who got his PHD from SU in Computer Science and graduated from their very first computer-oriented program, what a blog is. I felt justifiably dumb, but I used my own blog as an example for explanatory purposes and before I knew it he was handing me his newspaper to write down the name of it (which led to a rabbit trail of instructions for how to use the internet in general). In the least offensive way possible, I'm guessing you and grandma didn't make it on here tonight, Grandpa, but I love talking with you about the way the world worked in your prime and how it works now. Let's keep it coming.
These photos are from our recent jaunt to Maine, which was salty and beautiful. I ate dessert after breakfast, made coffee in the woods, and thoroughly enjoyed beating my husband in cards because i. just. can't. beat. him. at. anything. else. Maine reminded me of the beauty contained in this world, and the beauty contained in getting out of town for a week and for that I am endlessly thankful.
We've been busy celebrating every possible birthday and parent-oriented national holiday ever, as well as consuming too many turkey burgers as is probably healthy. My list for things I want out of my life at 23 feels pretty long and certain, yet reality is not. Let's learn one solid gem of wisdom in light of this this summer. We must. Oh yeah, and if anyone is looking for/knows of opportunities for internships regarding graphic design, prop and/or food styling, coffee roasting, photography, or anything generally involving art direction, please be in touch!
Until next time I show up to breathe here and share unrelated information..
Be on the lookout for the upcoming transformation of P+P, as well as updates on the Bob Project, which I plan to regularly update throughout the summer.
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Some people may know this and others may not but I am getting my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and I'm set to graduate in September. I am currently writing my dissertation and I can almost see the finish line. I am writing my dissertation on social media and the impact it has on women's self-esteem, body image, and overall mental health because when I started his dissertation project in January 2017 my experience with Instagram wasn't a positive one. Flash forward to a year later I have a completely different perspective of Instagram and it's capabilities.
One of the biggest differences is that I stopped taking it so seriously. I do still struggle on my personal Instagram and I am fully aware of that but while on Pax's I feel that I'm in this super happy, super safe, and ultra positive environment. I've had my moments of self-doubt of course and comparison and frustration comes with that as well- but I'm able to get over it within minutes and turn it around. I find myself judging my own artistic vision less and enjoying the process so much more.
But why? Because I'm not taking it so seriously anymore. It's fun and light. I'm competitive which keeps me going but I'm playing Instagram like a game. I shut it off when I want to and I play super hard when I'm feeling the vibe. I'm able to leave it at the door and put down the phone.
And you know what? Just like Instagram life is a game and you have to engage in it in order for it grow. Through my research of understanding how accounts grow I've learned that Instagram has manual just like any video game. It has rules, secret codes, other players, and even rewards! The algorithm is such that the more active you are (commenting on photos, liking pictures, posting stories etc…) the higher percentage other people will start to follow you and see you "trending". The whole thing is a game. So why are we taking it SO seriously!? Why do we compare to other people's accounts? Is it because we are competitive and we are trying to do a modern age keeping up with Jones's? Is it because when we get likes or comments we automatically feel liked and and accepted? I encourage you to try looking at your Instagram like a game this week- engage when you want to, don't judge yourself when you're "slacking", catch up when you're ready. Allow yourself to follow the ebb and flow of life and you'll have so much more fun playing the game.


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LASA's principal owner is the sister of the president of EANA, a company owned by the Transport Ministry.
The Transport Ministry has granted the airline LASA authorisation to operate non-traditional passenger and cargo services across Patagonia and between Argentina and Chile, the ministry led by Guillermo Dietrich has confirmed.
From its bases in Neuquén and Comodoro Rivadavia the firm hopes to connect 13 Argentine cities on three authorised flight paths. It has also been granted two routes to connect Argentina with Chile.
These "are currently not serviced by any other company", the Transport Ministry said in a statement.
LASA says it will invest US$ 73 million in its activities while hiring 2,125 people in direct and indirect employment opportunities.
However, there is controversy surrounding the decision since LASA's owner Cecilia Rodríguez Grellet is the sister of the president of EANA, a company owned by the Transport Ministry.
EANA plans and operates the country's air traffic including telecommunication services and infrastructure.
The Anti-Corruption Office (OA) has already ruled on the issue saying EANA chief Agustín Rodríguez Grellet must abstain from intervening in any management decision involving Grupo Lasa S.R.L.
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Declaration of Interdependence: Poems for an Election Year
By Janet Wong
It's an ELECTION YEAR! You know what that means? Lots of news about the potential candidates: their history, their platforms, and their promises. Sometimes, it's sooo easy to get EVERYTHING JuMbLeD!!! Wong's Declaration of Interdependence is a great collection of poems for people of all ages. These FuN and FANTASTIC poems keep us all entertained with their simple RyThMs and easy- going vocabulary. Wong's poetry reminds us that we all are "we the people," regardless of age, race, gender, or any other factor.
These poems seem simple at the surface level, but they are extremely thought provoking as well. These poems open up a great opportunity to have some great conversations with our little ones about the elections, deeper issues within society, and how our government works. Wong even says in the book that "there are no stupid questions," so lets take time to answer them ALL! There is even a question section at the end of the poems to help you get started! In this section you can discuss things such as what would you do if you were president? What do your family members remember about their first election? She even asks: What is your own liberty pledge?
Wong makes learning about all of these issues super fun and easy! So take a moment to look at these with your child, because we are all:
"One people
sharing the earth
for liberty
and justice
for all."
This has been one of my favorite reads this year, and I highly recommend it to people of all ages. YoUnG, old, or somewhere in between– you are going to enjoy it!
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Jan 31 2019
In 2018, Decadent Theatre Company Company sent three productions on tour: The Mai by Marina Carr which received its first production since 1994; Frank McGuinness' modern classic, Someone Who'll Watch Over Me; and Martin McDonagh's Skull in Connemara. Together, they brought quality drama to eighteen theatres around Ireland.
Decadent Theatre Company will be on the road in February 2019 with a five-venue tour of Conor McPherson's Port Authority after the opening in the Town Hall Theatre in February 12 and playing to Saturday 16th. Follow the link for full list of venues and dates:
A young boy leaves home for the first time, a man begins a job for which he is not qualified, a pensioner receives a mysterious package. As each man confronts the significance of these events, they are forced to take stock of themselves, their feelings, and of the decisions they have made.
Painting a vivid picture of life in contemporary Dublin, award-winning playwright Conor McPherson (Seafarer, The Weir & Shining City) weaves together a moving and funny tale of loves lost and found, the consequences of big dreams and the significance of even our smallest choices.
Port Authority is a play for anyone who has ever chosen the rational over the risky, who has ever drawn away from the possibility of brilliance, being left to wonder what might have been.
"We strive to emphasize the best features of Ireland's modern dramatic tradition for audiences of all sizes. As commerce and art become increasingly indistinguishable in the 21st century, it is clear that theatre can be geared towards an urban, monied elite - sometimes great shows never breach a city's limit," says Flynn, who founded the Company in 2000. "We attempt to turn this tide by providing brilliant theatre not only for urban hubs but also for the men and women of Irish small towns through our tours."
Under the guidance of founder and artistic director Andrew Flynn, the Galway-based company strives to bring theatre out of urban centres and into Ireland's often overlooked towns. It is especially fitting that one of those rural outposts is the setting for Abbie Spallen's Pumpgirl,which Decadent tours to ten venues around Ireland in May 2019.
Pumpgirl is a turbo-charged race through the diesel fumes and country music of the Co. Armagh badlands. The grimly comic play takes audiences deep into the unspoken thoughts and darkest desires of three damaged characters living on 'the wrong side' of the bleak and boggy border. They are destined to collide, with explosive results.
Reflecting on the convergence of subject and location, Spallen says, "I live in Newry. I spend my days in a rural area, the same back roads in which the play is set. I firmly believe that Andrew is right to take the play to similar areas."
"I also know how the play is received in those areas," she continues. "I have sat in the audience, listened to people talking during the interval, and after the show. They took pride in the play, a sense of ownership. This was a play for them and about them. It didn't think them stupid and it doesn't allow them to 'hide'. It is a play that straddles two things. It is gritty and demotic but also of literary worth."
Pumpgirl has been staged on Broadway, in London, Edinburgh, Belfast, Finland, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. Yet it has been seen in the Republic of Ireland only once, when Andrew Flynn directed it for the Galway International Arts Festival in 2017.
A grant from the Arts Council's Touring and Dissemination of Work Scheme allows him to bring this acclaimed work by one of Ireland's brightest young talents to audiences all over the island.
A testament to Abbie Spallen's stature as a dramatist is her many awards. She has received the Blackburn Prize, the Stewart Parker Award, the Dublin Corporation Bursary for Literature, and the Windham Campbell Prize for literary achievement from Yale University with a purse of $165,000 [€148k].
Spallen welcomes the renewed collaboration with Decadent Theatre Company which specialises in the ambitious and expensive undertaking of large-scale theatre tours.
Decadent Theatre Company, a leading force in Irish theatre, announces an ambitious and diverse programme of productions that will roll-out from early 2019 and into 2020. It's invention as well as reinvention for Decadent, with Andrew Flynn commissioning three new stage works: An adaptation of Donal Ryan's novel, The Thing About December and a new play by Billy Roche, both set to premiere in 2019, as well as an original work by Mary Elizabeth Burke-Kennedy slated for 2020.
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I get the best looking people to take photos of!!!! Nah nah na na na..... Yesterday it was cold.... seriously cold, what a surprise!!! My feet were damp, my nose was a stunning shade of purple. Rushing into my new favorite location I bumped into my session. Now I thought I had the travel thing mastered having trooped around the world with my children in tow I prided myself if we made it to our destination without juice boxes spilt and tantrums. So after 3 hours in a car you would expect two little people to perhaps be frazzled and DONE.... however I had the bestest, sweetest little gems this side of cutesville smiling, happy, carefree and not a inch of spilt juice!! Thank you to the most patient parents who were a delight to meet. I truly hope you enjoy your shots and hope our paths cross again.
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A WOMAN who dumped her newly-born baby in a litter bin was given a three-year community order today.
Lynn Judge, who has severe mental problems, gave birth to the boy while staying at a hostel for the homeless in June last year, Birmingham Crown Court heard.
Judge Richard Griffith-Jones said the death of the baby, which died shortly after birth, represented a Overy sorry thingO and told the defendant that steps had to be taken to ensure the tragedy was not repeated.
The order made against Judge, who pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to attempting to conceal the birth of a child, requires that she undergoes psychiatric treatment and supervision by the probation service.
Andrew Jackson, prosecuting, said a pathologist was unable to establish the cause of the baby?s death.
The child?s body was found by a passer-by in Stamford Road, Handsworth, who raised the alarm at a nearby pharmacy.
Judge, 45, who gave her address as Ardenleigh Hospital, Erdington, Birmingham, was told by the judge: OI am going to make you the subject of a court order which will give a doctor and people from the probation service the power to help you.O
Christopher O?Gorman, defending, told the court that Judge?s actions had not been those of a callous, uncaring and cynical woman.
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By JACQUELINE DURETT
SAYREVILLE — Concerns over The Pointe development and its impact on the borough's schools were addressed in response to a resident's query.
Resident Michelle Bardsley spoke at the May 26 Sayreville Economic and Redevelopment Agency (SERA) meeting. Bardsley, during the public comment session of the meeting, said she is concerned about Sayreville's school-overcrowding situation and wanted to know the impact the mixed-use development would have on it.
Bardsley said information she had received from school district officials had led her to believe the borough was cutting the school district out of the payment structure from The Pointe developer, O'Neill Properties Group. She said her understanding was that the borough would receive $19 million in payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) funds from O'Neill, but that the payment would only go to the borough and the county.
SERA members told Bardsley that to the contrary, the $19 million she was referencing would actually go in full to the school district and that there are multiple PILOT programs tied to The Pointe.
In addition, officials explained that the $19 million would not be the only funds the school district would receive. They pointed out that residences in a PILOT program do not have the same tax formula as other residences. The tax on the structure, or improvements, goes to the PILOT program. However, the land is subject to the same tax formula as land not under a PILOT agreement. In Sayreville, that means 56 percent of each homeowner's tax bill on the land portion would go to the school system.
While much of the financials around The Pointe's PILOT program are still being finalized, SERA's attorney, Michael Baker, said after the meeting that there are actually three separate PILOT programs tied to The Pointe. The first is what he called a "base PILOT" that is still in negotiations, but 95 percent of those funds would go to the borough, and 5 percent would go to the county. The second is an infrastructure-focused PILOT, he said that is tied to the amenities on The Pointe site. That also is in negotiations.
Finally, the $19 million, the only figure that has been concretely agreed upon, goes to the school district for the purpose of school construction. Baker said the school funding, "is a requirement of the redevelopment agreement."
During the meeting, Bardsley said she was also concerned about how many children the development would add to the school system. According to officials, at least 300 school-age children are anticipated being added to the district. Bardsley said that many children would comprise an entire new elementary school on top of an existing overcrowding situation.
She said she did not want her school concerns to be misinterpreted as opposing the whole project.
"I'm not against what they're doing. I think it's, you know, going to be good for our town. Obviously, every town needs to grow. But my concern is our schools," Bardsley said.
Councilwoman and SERA Board Member Victoria Kilpatrick said as a councilwoman, SERA member, parent and teacher, she has more vested interest in this project than most people. She said the overcrowding situation has been a long time coming and has been exacerbated by various decisions by the Board of Education.
"I think that over the years we've lost sight of the fact that we do work together. It's not right, and the only ones that pay the price really are our kids and the taxpayers of this town."


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Super MAGFest 2018 Convention Report/
What is there really left to say about MAGFest that hasn't already been said? The Music and Gaming Festival took place this year from January 4-7, 2018 in National Harbor, MD. It continues its fine tradition of melding video games, music, and gaming culture together for an annual 4-day bash. From concerts, arcades, video games stations, indies, dealers, industry guests, fan panels, and more, MAGFest continues to be one of the best places to celebrate our love of video games (despite the bone-chilling weather!).
One of the highlights for the weekend for me was attending the Triforce Quartet's "secret" concert at the Gazebo on Friday night. I've always been a big fan of this band and always look forward to their Gazebo performances (especially if they weren't invited by MAGFest to perform for an official concert). What was even more special about this year's performance was that they finally performed the song "Theme of Grandia" that I had requested of them to cover as a perk for contributing to their Indiegogo campaign for their previous album. It was a long time coming but the wait was worth it.
Another highlight was the Super Smash Opera presents "Aria Kart" performance. I've been to the Super Smash Opera events for the last two years and have always been amazed at their performances in taking well known opera songs and changing the lyrics to fit the Smash Bros skit that they performed. This year they debuted their newest creation in "Aria Kart" which centers around Mario Kart. It was just as great as I had hoped it to be, and judging by the fact that the panel room was packed to capacity it looks like there's hope that they will continue to be a MAGFest staple.
It is always a blast to start off the new year by attending MAGFest and I hope to continue this trend for many years to come.
Click here to see the Hall Cosplay Photos that I took over the weekend (which wasn't many).
Click here to see the photos that I took at the Friday Type-Moon/Fate series cosplay photoshoot.
Click here to see the photos that I took at the Saturday Overwatch cosplay photoshoot.
Click here to go to my YouTube channel where I uploaded my recordings of the Triforce Quartet gazebo concert and the Aria Kart performance.


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Start With This.
After wrangling around with the decision for the last 23 months or so, we've decided to move forward with our plan to expand our Saturday hours starting Saturday, June 4th.
And if you are wondering how we arrived at our current Saturday hours of operation from 9 am to 1 pm, one of us likely said to the other one: "Do you think we will have any customers on Saturday afternoons?" and then the other one responded: "I doubt it. I bet people only come in the morning." It was all very scientific.
But since opening, we've been inundated with requests for longer hours on Saturdays. We both understand the need...look, if we didn't have to be PJP before sunrise on Saturday mornings, we would be watching television in our yoga pants and drinking coffee while watching Neflix until at least 10:30 or 11. More than likely, if I were a PJP customer, I wouldn't realize that I needed or wanted a pie until around 3 on Saturday afternoon and then I would arrive to find the store closed. And because we are often hosting baking parties at PJP on Saturday afternoons, we know we aren't alone on making late Saturday afternoon decisions (we've watched a lot of people walk smack-dab into the middle of a baking party and on more than one occasion, we've mistaken them for a party guest...it is as awkward as you might guess as they are trying to buy something and we are telling them to whisk their apple mixture.)
So, Saturdays 10:30 am to 4 pm. Putting us on an opening time in line with our other days of the week will be helpful in preparing orders and keeping consistency over all. And actually, planning to stock PJP Buttonwood for a full day on Saturday makes it easier than trying to guess what we might sell between 9 am and 1 pm.
I ordered new signage for the front of the door earlier today and felt a huge whoosh of anxiety immediately afterwards. Longer hours will require more commitment from us and also additional staff members to cover the front counter during the longer hours. Reading that makes me feel crazy for seeking extra responsibility. Turning people away all afternoon on Saturdays makes me feel more crazy for losing business. Sounds about right.
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PERTH-based caravan builder Fleetwood Corporation's net profit has plunged by a staggering 81 percent, it has been revealed.
According to the online Caravannning News, the company ‒ which manufactures the Coromal and Windsor range of caravans ‒ said profit for the six months ending December 31 was $5.122 million ... down from $26.887 million on the same period in 2011.
Fleetwood is also a major supplier of pre-built accommodation for the resources sector, but this business has been badly affected as mining giants in Western Australia finish major projects.
The disappointing half-year result came on the back of $148.604 million in revenue, down 24 percent on the previous corresponding period.
Its recreational vehicles division, which also includes Camec and Flexiglass, produced earnings of only 0.1 million compared to $5.1 million previously, but this took into account a $5.4 million loss in transferring its Windsor caravan operations from Melbourne to Perth to consolidate manufacturing.
In a statement, Fleetwood said the division had experienced "continued weak trading conditions".
"Initiatives to significantly reduce overheads were applied across the group resulting in some one-off restructuring costs, the impact of which was most significant in the recreational vehicles division," it said.
Fleetwood shut down its Windsor operations in Melbourne last September and transferred production to its complex in WA where it already manufactured the Coromal caravans.
It was a move which chief executive Steve Price told Caravanning News "makes sense".
The company later released a new range of lower priced caravans and this had resulted in the division now having a "healthy order book".
Fleetwood said it expected an improved result in the second half of this financial year.
But it warned that revenue for the recreational vehicles division would continue to be affected by consumer sentiment.
"However, with caravanning manufacturing now consolidated in WA, the division has a more competitive business structure and cost base which will improve financial results and facilitate profitable growth," it added.


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94th Airlift Wing
The 94th Airlift Wing is a reserve unit of the United States Air Force. It is assigned to the Twenty-Second Air Force of the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) and is stationed at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia. When mobilized, most of the wing would be assigned to Air Mobility Command, while a smaller proportion would be retained by AFRC.
|94th Airlift Wing
A member of the 94th Airlift Control Flight marshals a Lockheed C-130H Hercules after a training mission at Dobbins Air Reserve Base
|1949–1951; 1952–present
|United States
|United States Air Force
|1,660 personnel[1]
|Part of
|Air Force Reserve Command
|Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia.
|Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
|Colonel Steven B. Parker
|94th Airlift Wing emblem (approved 6 April 1956)[2][note 1]
|94th Troop Carrier Wing emblem (approved 19 May 1959)[3]
|Tail Stripe
|Blue, "Dobbins" in Yellow
|Aircraft flown
|C-130 Hercules
The 94th Wing is the host organization at Dobbins ARB and is responsible for providing security, civil engineering, fire protection, air traffic control, airfield maintenance, and numerous other services the base and to tenant organizations assigned to the base.
- For related history, see 94th Operations Group
Bombardment and reconnaissance operationsEdit
First activated in June 1949 at Marietta Air Force Base as the 94th Bombardment Wing, the wing trained in the reserve as a light bomber wing until March 1951, when it was called to active service on 10 March 1951 during the Korean War. By 20 March all wing personnel had been transferred to other USAF organizations and the wing was inactivated on 1 April.[2] The wing's aircraft were also distributed to other organizations [4]
The wing was reactivated in the reserves in June 1952 at what was now called Dobbins Air Force Base[5] as the 94th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, replacing the 902d Reserve Training Wing. The reserve mobilization for the Korean war had left the reserve without aircraft, and the unit did not receive aircraft until July. Once it received aircraft, it began to train for the reconnaissance mission with a variety of aircraft.[2][5][6]
The Air Force desired that all reserve units be designed to augment the regular forces in the event of a national emergency. The reserves, however, had six pilot training wings with no mobilization mission. On 18 May 1955, they were discontinued.[7] In the resulting reorganization of reserve wings, the 94th Wing transferred its mission, personnel and equipment at Dobbins to the 482d Fighter-Bomber Wing and moved on paper to Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, where it absorbed the resources of the 8711th Pilot Training Wing and returned to its original role as a light bombardment unit.[2][8]
Airlift operationsEdit
It flew its Douglas B-26 Invaders for only two years at Scott. The Joint Chiefs of Staff were pressuring the Air Force to provide more wartime airlift. At the same time, about 150 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcars became available from the active force. Consequently, in November 1956 the Air Force directed Continental Air Command to convert three reserve fighter bomber wings to the troop carrier mission by 1957. Cuts in the budget in 1957 also led to a reduction in the number of reserve wings from 24 to 15.[9] As a result, reserve flying operations at Scott were reduced to a single squadron (the 73d Troop Carrier Squadron),[8] and the wing moved on paper to Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Massachusetts in November 1957. On arrival at Hanscom, it absorbed the resources of the inactivating 89th Fighter-Bomber Wing[10] and began conversion to Flying Boxcars. By 1958, wing personnel began taking part in regular airlift missions and exercises, both in the United States and overseas[2]
In April 1959, the wing reorganized under the Dual Deputy system. Its 94th Troop Carrier Group was inactivated and the 731st and 732d Troop Carrier Squadrons were assigned directly to the wing.[2][11] Although the 731st was located with the wing at Hanscom,[12] the 732d was stationed at Grenier Field, New Hampshire[13] under he Detached Squadron Concept, a program designed to lessen community impact and facilitate recruiting and manning by locating reserve squadron sized units in smaller population centers, rather than concentrating an entire wing in one location.[14]
Activation of groups under the wingEdit
Although the dispersal of flying units was not a problem when the entire wing was called to active service, mobilizing a single flying squadron and elements to support it proved difficult. This weakness was demonstrated in the partial mobilization of reserve units during the Berlin Crisis of 1961 To resolve this, at the start of 1962, Continental Air Command determined to reorganize its reserve wings by establishing groups with support elements for each of its troop carrier squadrons. This reorganization would facilitate mobilization of elements of wings in various combinations when needed. However, as this plan was entering its implementation phase, another partial mobilization, which included the 94th Wing, occurred for the Cuban missile crisis, with the units being released on 22 November 1962. The formation of troop carrier groups was delayed until February for wings that had been mobilized.[15]
The wing also participated in contingency operations in the Dominican Republic in 1965.[2]
The 902d Group at Grenier was inactivated in January 1966, when the station was turned over to the New Hampshire Air National Guard, but was replaced by the 905th Troop Carrier Group, which had recently moved to Westover Air Force Base, Massachusetts, in July. The wing's two groups converted to Douglas C-124 Globemaster IIs that year, and traded the "troop carrier" in their names for "military airlift" as the wing became the 94th Military Airlift Wing. The wing flew strategic airlift including troop and cargo-carrying missions to Southeast Asia until 1971, augmenting the airlift resources of Military Airlift Command and Tactical Air Command.[2]
In February 1972, the 905th Group was reassigned to the 459th Military Airlift Wing, leaving the wing with only a single group. In July, it moved back to its original base at Dobbins and became the 94th Tactical Airlift Wing. It was assigned the 908th and 918th Tactical Airlift Groups, flying the de Havilland Canada C-7 Caribou. The wing's primary operations now involved support of Army airborne forces, tactical cargo airlift, and air evacuation missions.[2]
From July 1973 to May 1975, the wing flew missions in Puerto Rico, airdropping 1.2 billion sterile screwworm flies as part of a project to eradicate the screwworm menace to Puerto Rico's livestock. It controlled the 907th Tactical Airlift Group with an aerial spraying mission between 1981 and 1989. In 1981, the 94th became the second largest wing in the Air Force Reserve, flying three different types of transport aircraft. By 1987, it had given up C-7 and C-123 aircraft, retaining only C-130s. In 1990-1991, wing personnel transported passengers and materiel between the United States and Southwest Asia.[2]
Elements of the wing rotated regularly to Panama during the 1980s and 1990s. The wing participated in numerous humanitarian airlift and contingency operations worldwide, especially in the areas of Southwest Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean Sea. In the spring of 1996, wing personnel and aircraft deployed to Europe in support of peacekeeping operations in Bosnia.[2]
Recent operations have been the Haiti invasion preparations; deployment to Ramstein Air Base, Germany for Bosnian airlift support; Somalian aeromedical evacuation; air logistic support from Incirlik Air Base, Turkey; and preparations of hurricane relief supplies. In addition. Until its closure in 1999, the wing also routinely rotated aircraft/crews to the former Howard Air Force Base, Panama, for Latin and South American logistic support, a mission that has since shifted to Muniz Air National Guard Base, Puerto Rico. On nearly a daily basis, unit personnel fly airlift missions throughout the United States and overseas.[16]
Mission and units in the late 2010sEdit
The 94th Wing is organized into a headquarters element, an operations group, maintenance group and mission support group, and a medical element.[17] In total, the wing comprises 14 squadrons and 1 flight of over 1,600 personnel.
The primary mission of the wing is to maintain combat ready Lockheed C-130H Hercules aircraft to deploy on short notice to support contingencies. The secondary mission is as host organization for supporting all agencies and tenants at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. To accomplish this, the wing recruits, organizes, and trains Air Force reservists for active duty in time of war, national emergency, or contingency tasking employing the to deliver cargo and personnel into and out of airports as minimal as austere dirt runways to major international airports.
As the Dobbins ARB host organization, the 94 AW supports more than 10,000 national guardsmen, reservists and civilians from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines—all tenant commands at Dobbins ARB. The 94 AW is responsible for providing security, civil engineering, fire protection, air traffic control, and numerous other services for the base and to tenant organizations assigned to the base. This includes the maintenance of the airfield, which is also used by Army Aviation elements of the Georgia Army National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserve, Lockheed-Martin/Air Force Plant #6, and other Dobbins tenants.[17]
The 94th Operations Group is responsible for aerial delivery operations, aeromedical evacuation, operations support and flying squadron activities, a deployable airlift control flight, airfield management, base weather, and air traffic control. The mission involves tactical combat airland and airdrop of personnel and equipment and forward deployed austere operational command and control of airlift support forces. Its units can deploy anywhere in the world in the event of heightened tension, outbreak of hostilities or to support humanitarian mission as dictated by the National Command Authority.[16]
Group subordinate units are:
- 700th Airlift Squadron
- 94th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron
- 94th Operations Support Squadron[1]
The 94th Maintenance Group includes military and civilian members providing logistics support and maintenance for the wing's fleet of C-130H aircraft.[18]
Group subordinate units are:
- 94th Maintenance Squadron
- 94th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
- 94th Maintenance Group Staff[1]
The 94th Mission Support Group operates and manages the Dobbins Air Reserve Base infrastructure. Included in this mission are "base security, computer-communications, utility services, environmental management, military and civilian personnel, information management, base services, lodging, recreation, food service, facility construction/maintenance, disaster preparedness, bioenvironmental engineering, fire protection and airfield maintenance."[19] Dobbins shares runway access with Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems Company.[19]
Group subordinate units are:
- 80th Aerial Port Squadron
- 94th Aerial Port Squadron
- 94th Civil Engineer Squadron
- 94th Communications Squadron
- 94th Force Support Squadron
- 94th Logistics Readiness Squadron
- 94th Mission Support Squadron
- 94th Security Forces Squadron[1]
The wing also includes the 94th Aeromedical Staging Squadron.[1]
- Established as the 94th Bombardment Wing, Light on 10 May 1949
- Activated in the reserve on 26 June 1949
- Ordered to active service on 10 March 1951
- Inactivated on 1 April 1951
- Redesignated 94th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing on 26 May 1952
- Activated in the Reserve on 14 June 1952
- Redesignated 94th Bombardment Wing, Tactical on 18 May 1955
- Redesignated 94th Troop Carrier Wing, Medium on 1 July 1957
- Ordered to active service on 28 October 1962
- Relieved from active service on 28 November 1962
- Redesignated 94th Military Airlift Wing on 1 October 1966
- Redesignated 94th Tactical Airlift Wing on 1 July 1972
- Redesignated 94th Airlift Wing on 1 February 1992[2]
- 94th Bombardment Group (later 94th Tactical Reconnaissance Group, 94th Bombardment Group, 94th Troop Carrier Group, 94th Operations Group): 26 June 1949 – 20 March 1951; 14 June 1952 – 14 April 1959; 1 August 1992 – present
- 901st Troop Carrier Group (later 901st Military Airlift Group): 11 February 1963 – 1 July 1972
- 902d Troop Carrier Group: 11 February 1963 – 25 January 1966
- 905th Military Airlift Group: 1 July 1966 – 25 February 1972
- 906th Tactical Airlift Group: 1 April 1981 – 1 July 1982
- 907th Tactical Airlift Group: 1 April 1981 – 1 October 1989
- 908th Tactical Airlift Group: 1 July 1972 – 1 August 1992
- 910th Tactical Airlift Group (later 910th Airlift Group: 1 October 1989 – 1 August 1992
- 911th Tactical Airlift Group: attached 1 – 20 April 1971, assigned 21 April 1971 – 25 February 1972; 1 August 1992 – 1 October 1994
- 914th Tactical Airlift Group (later 914th Airlift Group): 1 January 1964 – 1 July 1966; 1 August 1992 – 1 October 1994
- 918th Tactical Airlift Group 1 July 1972 – 1 September 1975[2]
- 700th Tactical Airlift Squadron (later 700th Airlift Squadron): 1 September 1975 – 1 August 1992
- 731st Troop Carrier Squadron: 14 April 1959 – 11 February 1963
- 732d Troop Carrier Squadron: 14 April 1959 – 11 February 1963[2]
- Marietta Air Force Base (later Dobbins Air Force Base), Georgia, 26 June 1949 – 1 April 1951
- Dobbins Air Force Base, Georgia, 14 June 1952
- Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, 18 May 1955
- Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Massachusetts, 16 November 1957
- Dobbins Air Force Base (later Dobbins Air Reserve Base), Georgia, 1 July 1972 – present[2]
- North American T-6 Texan, 1949-1950, 1952-1954
- Beechcraft T-7 Navigator, 1949-1951
- Beechcraft T-11 Kansan, 1949-1951
- Douglas B-26 Invader, 1949–1951; 1953–1955, 1955–1957
- Douglas RB-26 Invader , 1954–1955
- Curtiss C-46 Commando, 1952–1955
- North American F-51 Mustang, 1953–1954
- North American TF-51 Mustang, 1953–1955
- North American T-28 Trojan, 1953-1954
- Beechcraft C-45, 1953–1955
- Lockheed T-33 T-Bird, 1954–1955
- Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star, 1954–1955
- Republic F-84 Thunderjet, 1954–1955
- Douglas C-47 Skytrain, 1955
- Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar, 1957–1966
- Fairchild C-123 Provider, 1981-1986
- Douglas C-124 Globemaster II, 1966–1972
- de Havilland Canada C-7 Caribou, 1972–1983
- Lockheed C-130 Hercules, 1981–present[2]
- ^ This emblem was originally approved for the 94th Bombardment Wing. It was replaced in May 1959, but restored by 9 November 2004. Ravenstein, pp. 132-133; Robertson, Factsheet 94 Airlift Wing.
- ^ a b c d e "Units: 94th Airlift Wing". 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs. Retrieved 8 July 2016. Cite uses deprecated parameter
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Robertson, Patsy (19 August 2010). "Factsheet 94 Airlift Wing (AFRC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 7 July 2016. Cite uses deprecated parameter
- ^ Ravenstein, pp. 132-133
- ^ Cantwell, p. 137
- ^ a b Mueller, p. 105
- ^ Cantwell, p. 139
- ^ Cantwell, p. 146
- ^ a b Mueller, p. 518
- ^ Cantwell, pp. 168-169
- ^ Kane, Robert B. (27 May 2015). "Factsheet 89 Airlift Wing (AMC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Archived from the original on 27 September 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2017. Cite uses deprecated parameter
- ^ Robertson, Patsy (19 August 2010). "Factsheet 94 Operations Group (AFRC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Archived from the original on 27 September 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2017. Cite uses deprecated parameter
- ^ Maurer, Combat Squadrons, p. 407
- ^ Maurer, Combat Squadrons, p. 409
- ^ Cantwell, pp. 156, 169
- ^ Cantwell, pp. 189-191
- ^ a b "About Us: Fact Sheet 94th Operations Group". 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs. 24 February 2006. Retrieved 8 July 2016. Cite uses deprecated parameter
- ^ a b "About Us: Fact Sheet 94th Airlift Wing". 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs. 25 September 2012. Retrieved 31 May 2017. Cite uses deprecated parameter
- ^ "About Us: Fact Sheet 94th Maintenance Group". 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs. 24 February 2006. Retrieved 8 July 2016. Cite uses deprecated parameter
- ^ a b "About Us: Fact Sheet 94th Mission Support Group". 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs. 24 February 2006. Retrieved 8 July 2016. Cite uses deprecated parameter
This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency website http://www.afhra.af.mil/.
- Maurer, Maurer, ed. (1983) [1961]. Air Force Combat Units of World War II (PDF) (reprint ed.). Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-912799-02-1. LCCN 61060979.
- Maurer, Maurer, ed. (1982) [1969]. Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II (PDF) (reprint ed.). Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-405-12194-6. LCCN 70605402. OCLC 72556.
- Mueller, Robert (1989). Air Force Bases, Vol. I, Active Air Force Bases Within the United States of America on 17 September 1982 (PDF). Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-912799-53-6.
- Ravenstein, Charles A. (1984). Air Force Combat Wings, Lineage & Honors Histories 1947-1977 (PDF). Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-912799-12-9.
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- "Home Page, Dobbins Air Reserve Base". 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs. Retrieved 8 July 2016. Cite uses deprecated parameter


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If you're born before 1980 or are into family history, you may be the keeper of 1000s of family photos. Before they get damaged you should digitise them. How? It's simple...
10 Steps to organising your digital photos. For good.
OK, so comes the day when you want to show your new love interest the randomly blue hair you used to have. Hmmmm. How many years ago was that? Where IS that photo. Deleted or not deleted? this is the question. How to organise your digital media so you can always find what you're after.
A guide to Organising Family Photos – Part 2
If you were born before the advent of digital photos, chances are you have a backlog of paper photographs - in albums, cupboards, envelopes, drawers or just loose, hanging around. What to do with them? What happens if there's a fire, are they getting damaged? Who will get them when you pass on? How will your children know what these are pictures of?? All questions I asked myself when looking at the mountain of photopaper and albums in my home.
A Guide to organising Family Photos – Part 1
Do you have a photo sorting project? It's always tricky to sort out photos into some kind of order and copy and store them. It's more complicated than it seems, and can feel very overwhelming. This post will provide you with some ideas, and help save your treasured memories for generations to come.


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Over the past couple of weeks the Andover High School Art Club and National Art Honor Society have been working on their newest project-painting the Andover Warriors logo on the baseball dugout. The logo is completed on the wall of the home team dugout, and the artists are set to finish painting the Andover Baseball symbol on the other wall, along with another Warriors logo on the away dugout by the end of the school year.
The current dugout project has spanned nearly 4 weeks and has given many artists an opportunity to use their skills alongside others. National Art Honor Society (NAHS) and Art Club President Jen Monderer says that "it was really great us to come together and paint outside in a different environment than we are used to. We have enjoyed the project thus far and are very happy with the results." The artists aren't the only ones who are benefiting from this experience-the baseball coach and players have also expressed gratitude toward the newly decorated dugout space.
This year, art teacher Jessica Daviso created a new chapter of the National Art Honor Society at Andover High School: a group consisting of individuals who enjoy to stimulate themselves both academically and artistically while finding ways to give back to their community. NAHS works in collaboration with the school's art club every week on short and long term projects around the school and community. Their biggest projects this year have included the creation of a world map for the Be The Change Team and the reparation of the paper mache Senior Safari elephant. In March the club held a fundraiser at Cafe Nero in downtown Andover, where they were able induct the members of the National Art Honor Society as well as display student work.
"Art Club and especially the National Art Honor Society has made some amazing strides this year. I know the groups will be left in good hands for next year and that they will accomplish even more. We have a great group and a lot of creativity" says Monderer.
Interested in joining? The Art Club and NAHS meet weekly on Friday afternoons in room 115. Please speak with Jen Monderer if you have any questions.
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Today's assignment seemed a lot like the assignment from Day One, when I downloaded Moment to keep track of my phone time. Because today is Day 12: Download an App-Blocker. The idea, Catherine says, is to download an app to block specific sites and apps that I get sucked into. The irony of this is not lost on her. She recommends FREEDOM.
You knew that was coming.
The idea is to set up "block lists" of problematic sites or apps. I came up with "News" and "Blogs."
- The Atlantic
- FiveThirtyEight
- Slate
- The Ringer
- Vox
- Kottke
- Longform
- Geekologie
- The Morning News
I don't really have any time-sucking apps; they were all deleted earlier in the project. I guess I could put email in that category, but occasionally I'm in a pickle and have to use my phone for email. So I didn't want to block it, especially since I have all the alerts turned off, anyway. I'm lucky that I don't have to use social media for work.
Next, I'm supposed to set times. My most productive time of the day is generally about 9-12 AM, so I thought it might be good to block myself during that time. Off I went. But even though I consider myself to be at least fluent in technology, I could. not. figure. out. FREEDOM. FREEDOM (the app, not the idea) sucks.
FREEDOM was more like this:
So I deleted FREEDOM. Instead, I decided to get rid of all non-essential bookmarks. All the websites you see above got deleted. If I get a hankering to see what they're saying, I'll have to type in the URL manually. I'm pretty happy with my compromise.


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The market may crash at some point before the debt ceiling fight is over. But, contra all the hype, today was not to be that day.
But first, the scoreboard:
Dow: -84.80 NASDAQ: -14.92 S&P 500: -7.05
And now, the top stories:
- As noted above, today was really hyped up all weekend after John Boehner said that he hoped to have a plan by the time Japan opened up. It evoked weekends circa 2008, when it was a big deal to have some kind of new bailout before the Japan open.
- Well, they never got a deal over the weekend, and Japan didn't seem to care. Neither did the US all that much, and in fact it was very quiet. Futures did initially fall over 1%, and gold did spike, but really, it was a pretty business-as-usual day in markets.
- Perhaps the bigger story was actually in Europe, where all the old contagion trades are back. Italy was really surprisingly ugly again, as the Greece bailout agreed to last week has failed to create a firewall.
- There was no big corporate news. Netflix earnings are after the ball, so that should get some interest.
- On the debt ceiling front, Harry Reid came out with his plan that excludes tax hikes, but mainly finds savings via war. For the full rundown of what happened today debt-ceiling wise, see here.


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WENATCHEE, Wash. – The Wenatchee AppleSox (22-18, 7-6 second half) would not let Collin Maier's final start of 2017 go to waste, as they rolled to a 12-5 win over the Bellingham Bells (21-19, 5-8), Saturday night at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium.
Maier's summer has been capped at nine outings, so that he can get adequate rest for his upcoming season at Washington State. The right-hander finished with a 6-1 record on the year, and went 7-3 in three seasons in the West Coast League. Maier was one-win shy of tying the AppleSox single-season wins record.
Pitching against his former team (temporary contracts in 2015 and 2016), Maier delivered a stout seven innings, and struck out six batters, which matched his season high.
After he was hit for a triple and an RBI single in the first inning, the AppleSox got him a big cushion in the second inning, delivering a nine-run frame, in which 13 batters came to the plate against Holden Powell.
The inning started when Jake Taylor was hit by a pitch. Josh Zamora singled and Adrian Vela walked to load the bases for Connor McCord. The sophomore delivered a 2-RBI double and the AppleSox cashed in on two wild pitches and a passed ball.
Up 4-1, Matt Reitano singled home a run, and Zamora, at the plate for a second time, drew a bases-loaded walk. Jordan Prendiz capped the scoring with a 3-RBI double with the bases loaded to put Wenatchee up 9-1.
In the fifth, the AppleSox added two more off of reliever Cooper Misic, on a 2-RBI double for Dugan Shirer.
One more run scored in the sixth for Wenatchee off of Zach Grech. Adrian Vela drove it home on an RBI single.
In the eighth, Michael Spellacy threw a scoreless frame behind Collin Maier. Tommy Watanabe was inserted in the ninth inning, coming off a five-week back injury. The righty struggled to find his groove and gave up three runs, but the AppleSox still took the win on a game-ending punchout, 12-5.
Game two of the series is Sunday at 6:05 p.m. It is another Spaghetti Sunday when gates open at 5 p.m.! Easton Henke (0-1) will be on the mound for the AppleSox.


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Something that you notice when you talk to Mandi about her career is that it's as rich and colorful as the cakes she's known for decorating.
Deep down, she understands that who you are changes constantly--and accepts it.
She knows that "one of the bravest things you can do is to love yourself and lead an authentic life."
"Lemonade! Lemonade for sale!"
My son and daughter are screaming and waving cardboard signs wildly at passing cars.
"How much?" asks a cyclist as he and a partner slowly approach. He is studying the sign in front of the stand. It says Lemonade For Literacy.
Like a lot of professionals, Sharonne Park works a traditional nine-to-five job.
Monday through Friday, she leverages her experience and Masters-level education to make a living.
But when she recently went through a health scare, she allowed a dormant love of art to come back into her life.
By opening herself to grow into this unexpected direction, she speeded her recovery, became more confident and found her voice.
Perhaps most importantly, Sharonne created success on her own terms.
Food bloggers and cookbook authors have the best jobs.
They prep and pair seasonal and fresh ingredients, choosing each with judgment and intention.
Alone, a single ingredient might smell and taste amazing. Yet combined ingredients create a lovely and memorable taste experience.
With fresh produce and summer recipes on my mind, I decided to share a timeless recipe that anyone can cook up.
It's not a dinner recipe.
It's not a dessert recipe.
It's a recipe for happiness.
For some of us, we move through our work and careers like "leaves blowing on the wind."
Rather than make deliberate choices about what's next, we wait for opportunities to appear. We tell ourselves "something will come along," then hope for the best.
Others make more deliberate career choices, recognizing that who they are has changed. And, what they're doing no longer fits.
Shannon Huffman Polson, author of North of Hope, has guided her career deliberately, though she would not claim to have anticipated its many twists and turns.
After almost a year of working together, my virtual assistant and I were finally a team.
We had figured out how to use shared Dropbox folders.
We got to know each other's communication style.
I knew her dogs' names. She knew mine.
We overhauled my website, launched my blog and were prepping to launch my newsletter.
Then she quit.
Whoever said that vacation was refreshing, probably didn't have kids. Or, they vacationed without them.
After a fun, two week Spring Break with kids, I greeted my desk grappling with a serious vacation hangover.
I was a tired, drained, and zoned-out zombie.
And I had a crap-ton of stuff to do.
Thanks to the media and glossy photography, we all love 'before' and 'after' photos.
The average looking home hammered into a beautiful oasis. The urban blight smoothed into a lush park. The overweight-mom-turned-ironman-athlete.
These photos mesmerize us because they celebrate the idea of making big leaps. They are tidy packages of hope and transformation.
There are times in my life and work when I've felt a familiar question come up like an itch that won't go away.
"What's next?" goes my restless brain.
What's next for your work? What's next for your business? What's next on your bucket list?
Recently, I asked around and found that a lot of people ask themselves that question, too.
I've written before that when I became a mother, everything changed.
The biggest change being, unexpectedly, grappling with my new identity of being a mom. I didn't really know who this new "me" was, and I didn't know what she was up to, some days.
Not everyone becomes a mother overnight. But who we are changes throughout our lives whether we like it or not. Knowing and accepting this is key to figuring out what's next.


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The nostalgia
The 1960s brought us ready-to-wear—prêt-à-porter—clothing. A social movement that developed and captivated, stitch by stitch, only to enjoy to bask in its glory 10 years later. At a time when anything was possible, emerged small, stylish boutiques which, contrary to haute couture fashion houses, invited people to come in and indulge in fashion and style. And it was amidst this period of optimism and fertility that ça va de soi came to be. It emerged from the desire to generate poignant emotion from real materials, from the need to create garments that exuded real soul, in a manner both timeless and seasonless. This is the philosophy that drives Odile and Antoine Nasri, its founders.
The family
The family business defies models, defies the laws of the markets that dictate a requirement to renew your wardrobe twice a year. There's no need to start over when you already use noble raw materials that integrate philosophical depth in every fiber. Just add a few classics, pick and choose a few pieces from the most recent collection and voilà! Perfection.
The passion
You don't go to ça va de soi to simply adorn yourself, but rather to satisfy a need for a higher standard. To satisfy your higher standard. At ça va de soi you are choosing what deserves to be appreciated, worn and, above all, lived in. This experience will draw you back, again and again, sometimes even to the same garments... sweaters, T-shirts, dresses, cardigans... Why? Because you know you will find them in the noble materials you want and need, in cuts that flatter and in shades that uplift and brighten from within.
The lifestyle
It's very simple. Lasting and functional, ça va de soi is inspired by real life. It brilliantly captures all the nostalgia of the timeless cuts and elegantly bestows upon them a modern appeal that carries them into the present, sustainably. The approach is clear, direct, and never strays from the path. Between the permanent collection and the avant-garde creations that punctuate the seasons, the common thread never breaks.
A ça va de soi garment never fades, never breaks down. It's up to the task. It's here for the journey, living, growing with you.
The art of colour
Dyeing a yarn or thread is not just a matter of adding colour. It is a complicated, ageold art that requires knowledge, experience and intuition. Dyeing techniques have evolved and become more sophisticated over the centuries, but human hands—and eyes—still make the difference even today. In this industry, Italian artisans are the reigning masters. For this reason, ça va de soi works exclusively with fibres and yarns from Italy.
High-precision machinery and the computer allow pigments to be blended in an infinite range of new colours that can be reproduced to perfection. In the top workshops, however, technology has not entirely replaced the work of nature and time.
The vital raw material:
A thread gains or loses richness and sheen during the dyeing stage. At this step, as at many others, everything depends on the quality of the raw materials used. The softness and purity of the water determines how the pigment is absorbed and how rich the colour will be. The pigments, of course, also affect the beauty of the yarn, as well as its suppleness.
Dyeing is also a matter of time and patience, a technique involving countless steps, all of them essential. The best dyers still take the time to do things well, working in small quantities. The fibres used by ça va de soi are thus dyed the old-fashioned way, in hanks rather than in packages. After dyeing, they are hung up one hank at a time in rooms with perfectly controlled humidity. The thread is then waxed and wound on spools.
Back to nature:
All threads at ça va de soi originate in workshops that meet stringent environmental standards and even revive ancient natural dyeing traditions. We are proud to add to our range of colours each year a few colours that are the result of zero chemical treatment, no pigment, sometimes a natural bleaching process.


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Exciting new products all the way from Nepal!
We received brand new Seven Women Cargo all the way from Kathmandu, Nepal!
Amongst the 4 metre cubed packages that arrived, there were much expected replenishment of popular products stock, as well as exciting new products, yet to be trialed and sampled in the Australian markets. We are hopeful and sure that they will be very well received!
As seen in the video, there are rice paper satchels, shoulder bags and pouches. These fantastic products are made from recycled and treated rice paper sacks - they are very sturdy and strong, and have beautiful colours on them from the design of the sacks.
These colourful recycled rice sacks are salvaged from landfill, and after being scrubbed and washed, are hand-cut and sewn into these beautiful and unique pieces! The range includes pencil cases, coin purses, shoulder satchels and backpacks. The shoulder satchels are particularly practical, with a shoulder strap, belt loop, and about 10 different pockets and zips to fit everything in, and are only about 15cm wide and 20cm long. For $26, these are a great trendy option for a practical little bag, sturdy enough to take out anywhere!
These products are made by a women's co-operative in Kathmandu, which functions like EPSA, as an income generation project. The women source the materials locally produce these goods in their village and sell them through 2 shops in Kathmandu. So we are very proud to be able to support their project too, helping support them and give them a livelihood.
The coin purses retail for $7-$10 depending on the size (the larger ones also have 2 zip compartments). These have been especially popular for uni students and school kids (and teachers!).