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14-Sep-2008 -- We had intended to do three confluences in one day. Well, by the time we were in Caribou, it was dark. We took the wrong turn and headed out toward Canada on Rt 189. We realized our mistake after only a mile or two, but it was really the straw that broke the camel's back. We were both tired. It was almost 8 pm. We decided to go back to Presque Isle and get a hotel room and shack up for the night. We wound up staying at the Presque Isle Inn. It was pretty expensive for what we got, but we were tired and didn't feel like driving around looking for another room.
In the morning, we went to the local Wal-mart where there was a Web-cam cache that we needed to do. What you do is stand in front of the web cam while an accomplice captures the image on their computer. We called our friends, the Frosts in Oakland, Maine. They were all to happy to oblige in this endeavor. That done, we made our way north to find the last confluence of the weekend.
We made our way up Rt 1 until we were about 8 or 9 miles past Caribou. We found the Sheen Rd and then the Cote Rd and the turn up towards the confluence. There is an old US Government facility there on the left and a big open field on the right. The confluence is about 100 meters (or so) out into the field. We parked right on the 47th parallel and walked out into the field until we were zeroed in. This was the easiest so far! No trees to walk around and no branches to poke you in the eyes while you are wandering around concentrating on the GPS! We took our pictures and then made our way back to the car.
Back at the car, we prepared another cache and stashed it in the woods to the left of the access road. It is directly behind a large poplar tree under a pile of rocks right on the 47th parallel. Sign the log and replace it as you found it please.


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architect wrote:KK2 designs don't resemble LotR designs in the slightest - I wish they did. At least Alan Lee based his designs on real weapons and armor.
I do not agree about sets themselves. You have a point about weaponry though. KKII is definitely its own concept and theme. But I believe design is influenced greatly by LOTR. For example Castle of Morcia has tiers in different levels and the center section is taller than the side towers.
Vladek's Dark Fortress is like the Black Gate of Mordor with Isengard Towers or Dark Towers. The set is long, narrow, tall, black, and has a central door. Ok so its not exactly the same. The Viking Fortress got the cool door It must have taken them a bit to figure out that interesting construction.
What you mentioned (at length and more than once) was what was essentially the minifig stuff: cloths, armor, weapons, banners, etc. So I'm not sure if you are abandoning those claims and shifting over to set design entirely, or simply expanding on your original views.
As to the set designs, I must disagree with that, too. I don't really see any of LotR in the designs of the sets themselves, just previous LEGO designs. The KK2 Castle of Morcia resembles nothing so much as the KK1 castle. It's debateable if the view of Minas Tirith you use as a comparison was even available to the LEGO designers at the time that they had to have designed the KK2 castle, in any case.
Any fold-out Castle LEGO has done can duplicate the long wall look of Vladek's Castle. These are standard LEGO thematic devices - I honestly don't see any LotR in them at all.
Maybe Narnia will be a positive influence, but I think it is a long reach to blacken LotR with any imagined parallels with KK2.
As to the whole Christian Allegory folderol: that's really off-topic, and unless soneone tells you such is present, it is quite easy to miss the connection, so I wouldn't make a big deal out of it.

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We will soon be alongside some of the most revolutionary minds at the SXSW Interactive Festival in Austin, TX. Not only will we be in the crowds, but we also will be on-stage! Dassault Systèmes is honored to be a part of this prestigious event for the second year in a row and we look forward to sharing how innovative uses of 3D technology are pushing boundaries in interesting places—with a presentation Saturday, March 8 between 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. CT. in the Capital Ballroom at the Omni Downtown. Mark your calendar by adding the session to your schedule.
This year, we are showing how Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE is transforming the theatrical stage. "Mr. and Mrs. Dream" is based on the work of theater innovator Eugene Ionesco who frequently connected ideas and images to create the unthinkable. Using the latest 3D technologies, researchers and 3D designers at Dassault Systèmes have created a world where engineering, art and science can come together to deliver new designs and products—and even a new classical of theater product or stage
Benoît Marini, Experiential Lab Director at Dassault Systèmes, will give attendees a behind-the-scenes look at how 3D was used to create a virtual set for "Mr. and Mrs. Dream," a performance that Dassault Systèmes helped bring to stage in partnership with the Pietragalla-Derouault Dance Company. "Mr. and Mrs. Dream," which premiered recently in Paris, merges the theater with 3D technology, removing the constraints of physical staging and eliminating boundaries between real and virtual worlds.
During the show, performers are immersed in a 3D world, where walls disappear, furniture evaporates, time moves faster and dancers leap from asteroid to asteroid. This unique intersection of the virtual and physical world is made possible by what we've called the "Magic Box" – a 3D universe in which dancers perform that is projected on four surfaces (three walls and the ground) engaging them from every angle.
Whether or not you are able to attend, be sure to follow the conversation on Twitter at #SXSW and #3Ddance, or through our dedicated live dashboard. We hope to see you there!
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A great excerpt from the Robert Frost poem, "The Star Splitter" on the necessity of forgiveness for any human relationship. It seems that either we forgive, or we are alone. (via Timothy Stanley's blog). The full text of the poem can be found here.
But the first thing next morning we reflected
If one by one we counted people out
For the least sin, it wouldn't take us long
To get so we had no one left to live with.
For to be social is to be forgiving.
Our thief, the one who does our stealing from us,
We don't cut off from coming to church suppers,
But what we miss we go to him and ask for.
He promptly gives it back, that is if still
Uneaten, unworn out, or undisposed of.
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Monday, September 15, 2008
New Work
I set out last week to make some new functional art quilts. My plan was to continue with the Mid-Century inspired work that I recently embarked on, (see here, here and here). However when I shut my eyes to see what this new quilt would look like, (now you know my highly sophisticated process of design) I didn't see stripes, and lines, but instead saw circles and flowers.
I opened my eyes and politely explained to my brain that it had made a mistake, and to please try again. Closing my eyes I saw the same image as before. After several more attempts to redirect my brain, I finally gave in, (which is always the smart thing for me to do, for whenever I try to make something that I am not seeing, even if it something that I made before, it never turns out right. When an idea wants to be born, it wants to be born. My job is to get out of my own way and let it happen!)
As in the previous quilts, this to is meant to be both functional and beautiful. Use it as a table runner, hang it on the wall, or drape it over a hanger or chair. I have another one of these contemporary circular designs lined up to be quilted this week, and I hope that they will be as well received as the Mid-Century designs, (I am delighted to say that two of the three have already sold!)
For more information, you can check out this quilt in my shop, here.
One more bit of lovely news, I was again awarded the Brillante Blog award. This time from the very sweet and talented Gunnel. Thank you so much Gunnel, I truly appreciate it! And I once again am going to pass on the official passing on of this award to 7 worthy bloggers, (due to well documented phobias in this general area) and instead pass it on to all of you because you are all so delightful, and because it is my blog and I can do what ever I want!
28 comments:
- gunnelsvensson said...
Yes, of course, we do as we want on our own blogs :-) I very often do so as my self, I haven´t time to choose and links to 7 other bloggers when I have got an award, but sometimes I do it.
I really like your new quilt! What a lovely design and colours. And congrats for your sale !!!
- September 15, 2008 at 4:24 AM
- Michelle Engel Bencsko said...
Nice departure with the floral fabric. Your sense of balance always rings out in your work.
- September 15, 2008 at 5:56 AM
I love the juxtaposition of modern and traditional in this one. As Michelle said, this is a nice departure with lots of balance.
- September 15, 2008 at 6:30 AM
- High Desert Diva said...
- September 15, 2008 at 7:30 AM
- Hey Harriet said...
Beautiful! Glad you didn't ignore what your brain was telling you. Brains are rather clever things :)
Congrats on the new quilt sales and on the award! Damn straight! It's your blog & you can do whatever you want with your awards! You've received enough that you could make a cute patchwork quilt out of them :D
- September 15, 2008 at 8:45 AM
Beautiful quilt Vicki!
I love the flowers! What amazing detailed stitching as usual. =) I saw that you sold a few of these in your etsy shop! Horray! I wonder where they are right now...
How do you get such beautiful photos? It looks like you use a gigantic lightbox, if you're doing all of that in photoshop I'm impressed as well!
It's hard to get good photography of bigger pieces and you're getting beautiful shots!
Love you!
- September 15, 2008 at 8:46 AM
- Unknown said...
I love the circles with the flowers and how it just perfectly sits with the green!
- September 15, 2008 at 10:23 AM
- jacquie said...
i wish i could close my eyes and see this and then create it. your work astounds me. so gorgeous.
- September 15, 2008 at 11:07 AM
- Unknown said...
That runner is absolutely brilliant!!!!! You have an amazing sense of design, love the colors, textures and pattern! How did you get that stitch pattern??
- September 15, 2008 at 12:26 PM
- Bascom Hogue said...
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- September 15, 2008 at 3:03 PM
- Jaimee McClellan said...
Well, you're brain's got a good eye. This is beautiful!!!
Love the colors and your lines are so crisp and clean...I'm envious! :)
- September 15, 2008 at 4:46 PM
- Victoria said...
Thanks Everyone!
Rachel, yup, I am cropping out the backgrounds in photo shop, (which is actually much easier then trying to find a perfect location to photograph these!)
Tricia, the stitch pattern is a result of doing free - motion stitching in a stippling pattern, and then washing the quilt, which shrinks the batting slightly and enhances the texture.
Bascom, if you ever do wind up running a design school, let me know, sounds like it would be a fabulous and fun environment to be a part of!
- September 15, 2008 at 6:20 PM
this is really beautiful, and I'm so glad it introduced me to your blog
- September 15, 2008 at 6:54 PM
- Brook said...
that is so beautiful! thanks for stopping by my blog!
- September 15, 2008 at 8:12 PM
- Rosebud Collection said...
What a beautiful job you did..Really something else..
- September 16, 2008 at 6:32 AM
- Kari said...
Oh wow, that is gorgeous!
- September 16, 2008 at 9:41 AM
- please sir said...
So amazing - the placement is great and I love your new use of floral fabrics - great job!
- September 16, 2008 at 1:07 PM
- SandraRee said...
Congratulations on your sales Victoria!
This is beautiful! And how right you are, "when an idea wants to be born, it wants to be born. My job is to get out of my own way and let it happen!"...that's true talent, which you have an abundance of!
Congratulations on your award too, I think you should get one every day! :)
- September 16, 2008 at 1:14 PM
Soooo pretty! I love that green! And congrats on you weblog award! ;) That's a great feeling! :)
- September 16, 2008 at 2:12 PM
- Mrs.French said...
beautiful as always....
- September 16, 2008 at 4:35 PM
- Rachel said...
Gorgeous quilting!!!
- September 16, 2008 at 11:20 PM
- Stacey said...
Wow, so pretty. Your photos are fantastic, too. :)
- September 17, 2008 at 1:19 AM
- Karen said...
- September 17, 2008 at 5:38 PM
- Amy C said...
wow you never cease to amaze me your work is so proffesional and so neat and beautiful - the circles are fab.
- September 18, 2008 at 8:53 AM
- FancyPants-design said...
You made that quilt!? It is amazing!! Great job!!
- September 18, 2008 at 1:35 PM
- Victoria Bennett Beyer said...
Love this new table runner. You travel in yet another modern, fashionable, yet sweet and nostalgic direction. Wonderful!
- September 18, 2008 at 2:28 PM
- Cheryl Arkison said...
There is nothing wrong with quilts, but I have an obsession with them myself. It looks great and gives me a few new ideas...
- September 23, 2008 at 10:26 AM
- Chic and Charming said...
That quilt is beautiful, I'm so glad you followed your inspiration!
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"Championship Wrestling from Hollywood" comes back to rock the Showcase Theater on Sunday, April 10th!
Los Angeles, CA - The National Wrestling Alliance and KDOC-TV are proud to come together for the eighth taping of NWA Championship Wrestling from Hollywood on Sunday afternoon, April 10th, LIVE once again from the Regent Showcase Theater in the heart of Hollywood! Please join us and be a part of the only locally produced professional wrestling television on the air as NWA Championship Wrestling from Hollywood airs every Saturday night at 11pm on KDOC-Los Angeles with special encore presentation available at NWAHollywood.com after that! Check your local listings to find KDOC-TV Los Angeles.
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Scotland is at increasing risk from climate change,
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The report, entitled, 'How well is Scotland preparing for climate change', argues that there will be both benefits to Scotland, and risks. It urges the Scottish government to take action to mitigate the impact of climate change.
Some of the benefits of a warmer climate detailed in the report include: fewer winter deaths, lower demand for heating, new opportunities for tourism, and increased agricultural capacity.
At the same time, the report details a range of risks. Flooding is a risk for densely populated urban regions, while Scotland's disparate rural community is more likely to struggle with extreme weather, if transport links and essential services are disrupted. Scotland's population profile is increasingly ageing, and the elderly, together with groups already vulnerable to health problems in deprived communities, are both identified as less adaptable to extreme weather.
Stan Blackley, Chief Executive of Friends of the Earth Scotland, said, "With the UN climate talks starting in Durban next week, this is a timely report. At those talks, we need all of the countries in attendance to commit to serious action to reduce carbon emissions and support those who are being worst affected by the impacts of climate change.
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GeneralAm I on my own when I'm on the road?
Not at all! We're with you every step of the way. On Day One, meet your fellow participants, and kick off the event with a smile. Along the route, we will provide you with water, sports drinks, snacks, plenty of portable toilets, and lunch. At Camp on Saturday night, you'll have hot meals and hot showers, and you'll spend the night in a cozy tent. You can eat a hot, nutritious dinner and then enjoy the evening's entertainment or spend some time getting to know other Riders.Why don't you announce the route ahead of time?
Though the location of Opening Ceremonies, Camp, and Finish Line will be announced well in advance of The Enbridge Ride, the route will not be pre-announced. This is strictly a safety precaution as the route may have to change at the last minute due to traffic signal failures, broken water mains, or any other unforeseen issues.
If you still have any questions about The Enbridge Ride, simply call our office at 877-699-2453 [BIKE] or send us an email at email@example.com.
RegistrationHow do I register for The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer® online?
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If you still have any questions on how to register for The Enbridge Ride, simply call our office at 877-699-2453 [BIKE] or send us an email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
FundraisingCan friends and family make a donation to a participant by clicking through the main website?
Yes. On the home page of the website, friends and family can locate a Rider or Crew Member by clicking on the "Donate Now" button. By typing in the name of the participant, they will be directed to the participant's Personal Page. Having the Rider's or Crew Member's Participant ID Number handy will speed up the process.Can I donate using traditional mail?
Yes. Just mail in your cheque donation (we cannot accept cash). Each donation must have a completed donation form that has the Participant ID Number of the Rider or Crew Member you are sponsoring. Please make sure to mail both items to the address indicated in the upper left corner of your donation form.How can I see who has donated to me?
If you've chosen the default, you will automatically receive an email notifying you when a donation has been made. Or, you can login to the site using your Username and Password and go to your Personal Page. Click on the "My Progress" tab and you will be able to view your donor list and the amounts that have been donated.How can I effectively plan a Fundraising Party?
Decide on the type, date and location of your party. Use your imagination or try one of the following: cookout, casino night, beer and pizza night, auction, poker night or golf outing.
At your Fundraising Party, show The Enbridge® Ride to Conquer Cancer® Orientation Video. It shows the spirit of The Ride, and provides important information about where their donations will be going. After the video, pass out donation forms. Your invitees will be so inspired by your commitment that you are certain to get many donations on the spot. Fundraising parties are successful when they take place in a controlled environment where the guests can focus on the presentation. Nightclubs or busy restaurants don't usually work well. Do not sell tickets to the event. Your guests will listen to the presentation thinking they have already contributed if they have purchased a ticket. Let your guests rise to the occasion and donate on their own. Be up front about the purpose of the party. Don't take your guests by surprise.
Note: if you are interested in holding a fundraising event outside of your home and are planning to either serve or sell liquor, you may be required to obtain a liquor license. Please contact your liquor licensing board to ensure you comply with their policies and receive appropriate approval. If a license is required we are unable to assist with the process. Please talk to the licensing bureau directly for all information on the availability of such a license. Please note that The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer® nor the beneficiary can be named on the license. Likewise, if you wish to hold a raffle or 50/50 draw, you must apply for a license from the Gaming Commission. Similar to the above, we are unable to assist with this process. Please speak with the Gaming Commission directly.
We have a number of very successful fundraising techniques and ideas that do not require special permits or licenses, so please call us today and chat with one of the guides.How do donors obtain their tax receipts?
Donors who donate online with a valid email address will receive a tax receipt via email. Donors who mail in a donation will receive their receipt by email if they give a valid email address, and by mail if they do not give an email address but they do give a valid mailing address.How do I change a name on the Fundraising Honour Roll?
To update or change a name on the Fundraising Honour Roll, simply call us at 877-699-2453 [BIKE] or send us an email at email@example.com with the revised information and we will update your Fundraising Honour Roll for you.How do I change my personal fundraising goal?
You will need to login to your Participant Centre. On the bottom right side of your Personal Page, you can click to modify your personal fundraising goal. Enter your new goal and submit the changes.How do I raise money?
The need for new cancer treatments and prevention methods is critical. That's why each participant must raise at least $2,500 in order to ride. You may have never raised that much money before, but don't worry. We've helped thousands of people raise more than $100 million for cancer causes, and we'll be here to help you every step of the way. Of course you can call our expert Ride Guides at any time with questions at 877-699-2453 [BIKE].
Once you sign up for The Enbridge Ride, you'll receive a Ride Manual where you'll learn how to ask for donations and how to keep track of your fundraising progress. You'll also have your own webpage on www.conquercancer.ca where you can post your photo, tell your story, and then email the link to the page to your donors so they can donate straight to you online! Once you are a Rider, we'll give you all the tools you need and we'll be there for you the whole way. That's our promise. Click here to visit our Fundraising page and see how you can get started now!Can I receive cash donations? Do I mail in the cash?
Yes, you can absolutely receive cash donations. But, please do not mail the cash to us! We don't want it to get lost in the mail. Instead, write a cheque for the donation amount and mail it in with your donation form, just be sure to enter the donor's information on the donation form. You can also make the donation online using your credit card. Be sure to put the donor's information in the required fields.How is my credit card number handled?
Credit card numbers are not stored in our database. During the donation process we send your credit card number to an online processing terminal using a secure connection. The information passed back is an approval or denial for the credit card donation.How much money raised by The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer goes to the cause?
All donations go immediately to the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. After expenses, The Ride has raised over $30 million for the highest priority cancer research initiatives at The Princess Margaret. The return to the Foundation of 66% far exceeds what is considered by the industry as an acceptable return for an event of this magnitude. Proceeds from the event delivers breakthrough research, screening programs, exemplary teaching, and compassionate care at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. For more information about the use of funds from The Ride, please visit www.pmhf.ca.Where can I get a donation form?
Registered Participants can print donation forms directly from their Personal Page to give them to donors who wish to mail in their donation (the address is right there on the form). If you are a donor, please go to the Participant's Personal Page, then click on the link on the left side of the Personal Page to download a copy of the donation form. You can also call our office and we can mail or fax you a donation form.
If you still have any questions about Fundraising, simply call our office at 877-699-2453 [BIKE] or send us an email at email@example.com.
TrainingHow do I train?
Most likely you're not used to riding such a long distance in one day, then waking up the next morning and doing it again. So we'll help you get ready to do just that! We'll organize Training Rides in different areas and terrains which vary in difficulty from beginner to experienced Rider. We'll also have Orientation sessions where you'll learn more about bike basics in case you've never changed a bike tire or want to know the difference between a road, and mountain bike. Once you sign up for The Enbridge Ride, you'll receive a Ride Manual to learn the basics of Training, nutrition and hydration. And last but not least, you can always call your Ride Guides when you have questions about how to physically prepare for The Ride. They'll be able to provide you with one-on-one advice and guidance to ensure achievement of your goals.Will I be able to ride that far?
Definitely! The Enbridge Ride is for everyone from the average weekend warrior to accomplished cyclists. This event is for all kinds of people: mothers, fathers, grandparents, friends, and cancer survivors. It will be a challenge, but that's exactly what makes it so meaningful. Our team of Ride Guides is available to help work out a training plan that fits in with your life and will get you in shape for The Ride. We know that you can do it. Just think of yourself on a mission to bring the latest cancer research and care to those who need it most. While on the route, you can go at a fast or moderate pace, whatever suits your endurance level. If for any reason you can't continue, there will be sweep vehicles along the route to take you to Camp.
If you still have any questions about Training, simply call our office at 877-699-2453 [BIKE] or send us an email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
TeamsHow can I see who is on my team?
Login to the site using your Username and Password. Go to your Participant Centre and click the "Team Progress" tab. From there you will be able to view your team roster and the amounts raised by each team member.How do I change my team message?
Simply go to your Participant Centre and click the "Update Message to Team" button. This will allow you to make all necessary changes to your team message.How do I change my team name, team goal, and team page content?
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The Library will open effective August 26. Undergraduate and graduate students must have a green GU360 badge and a reservation to enter the library. To promote social distancing, hours and in-person services will be limited. Many other services remain available online. Find the most current information available on the Georgetown Libraries COVID-19 Updates and Resources page and the Library's COVID-19 FAQ.
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This page has links to images and descriptions of many works in the Georgetown University Art Collection, as well as their locations on campus; see the alphabetical listing in the section below. (Consult the Campus Map link to locate exhibit sites throughout the University.) Additional works will be added continually.
Several of the works are on public view, in Carroll Parlor or in other buildings throughout campus. A number of pieces are displayed in private offices and private campus residences. Also, as with most art collections, a majority of pieces - especially fragile works on paper - are in storage. Requests to see work not on public view are evaluated on a case basis. Please direct your inquiries to: Ms. LuLen Walker, Art Collection Coordinator, Special Collections, Lauinger Library, Georgetown University, 3700 O Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20057; (202) 687-1469 (telephone); (202) 687-7501 (facsimile); firstname.lastname@example.com.
Additionally, the Georgetown University Art Collection and Special Collections present special exhibitions each semester; Art Collection exhibits are in the Fairchild Gallery.
Works are listed alphabetically by artist. Click the links for reproductions and a description of each work. The image will appear in a new window; close the window to return to this page. (Consult the Campus Map link to locate exhibit sites throughout the University. Please note that not all work from the collection is on public view.)
Fra Angelico, Follower (attributed); The Annunication, ca. 1800
Bacigalupo, Rosa; French Horn Player, 1815
Barzolli, Biagio; Saint Peter's and the Vatican, ca. 1880
Bitti, Bernardo (attributed); Madonna Enthroned with the Christ Child, ca. 1650
Boltraffio (attributed); Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John, ca.1500
Bouche, Louis-Alexandre; Sur La Marne, 1889
Bourdon, Sebastien (attributed); A Lady, ca. 1655
Castellini, Dario; Christopher Columbus, ca. 1875
Chieffo, Clifford; Cardinals, 1965
Cleve, Marten; Rustic Scene, 1575
Connor, Jerome; Archbishop John Carroll, 1912 (bronze suclpture)
Cropsey, Jasper Francis; Sunset Over The Hudson, 1873
De Pauw, Victor; Rhinoceros, 1968
Dupont, Aime; Nina Mackall, 1912
Farasyn; Descent from the Cross (copy after Rubens), 1867
Fiasella, Domenico (attributed); Martyrdom of Saint Andrew, ca.1653
Fleischman, C. W.; Georgetown Viewed from Roslin (sic), 1883
Forain, Jean-Louis; Les Coulisses de l'Opéra pendant la représentation d'Aida (Backstage at the Opera), 1898
Francia, Giacomo and Giulio; Christ Bearing the Cross,
Fransioli, Thomas; Georgetown from the Virginia Shore, 1954
Gherardini, Alessandro (attributed); Prophet Wearing a Turban, ca.1710
Gifford, Sanford Robinson; Mountain Landscape with Tunnel, 1864
Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1986
Luca Giordano, The Calling of Saint Matthew, ca.1700
Greuze, Jean-Baptiste (after); The Escaped Bird, ca.1810
Guardi, Francesco (after); San Giorgio Maggiore, ca.1780
Guercino (attributed); The Death of Jacob,
Guercino (attributed); The Lord Banishing Cain,
Il Guercino; Saint Jerome, ca.1640
Helmick, Howard; The Cleric's Interruption, 1881
Master of Hoogstraeten (Dirk van Hoogstraeten), Madonna and Child with Saints, ca.1525
Johnson, Eastman; Hannah Amidst the Vines, 1858
Kempton, Greta; Native American Male, 1964
Leisser, Martin; Zachary Taylor Miller, ca. 1915
Lely, Sir Peter (attributed); A Lady, ca. 1660
Leslie, Alfred; The Reverend Timothy S. Healy, 1990
Leutze, Emanuel; Self-Portrait, 1843
Love, J.; Sculling on the Potomac Below Georgetown University, 1888
Maes, Nicholas; Family Group, 1667
Metsu, Gabriel (copy after); The Letter Reader, ca.1880
Mosler, Henry; Victory of the Bonhomme Richard, 1911
Mosler, Henry; Washington Crossing the Delaware, 1911
Mosler, Henry; The Birth of the Flag, 1912
Muller-Ury, Adolf-Felix; Elizabeth Dahlgren, 1894
Neagle, John; Robert Walsh, 1822
Nieman, LeRoy; Elephant Family, 1983
van Noort, Adam; Holy Family, ca. 1590
Norfeldt, B. J. O.; Still Life with Jar,
Novgorod (school of); Icon of the Crucifixion, ca.1650
Nye, Edgard Hewitt; Georgetown University from the Virginia Shore, 1931
O'Connor, James A. (school of); Watermill, Ireland
Perugino; Christ with Four Apostles,
Powell, Lucien; Sea Coast off Georgia, 1915
Powell, Lucien; Canyon Scene, 1902
Powell, Lucien; Mountainscape, ca. 1900
Powell, Lucien; View of Venice, 1903
Quest, Charles; Fete Champetre, 1927
Reinhart, Emilio; Classical Landscape, ca.1850
Rosa, Salvatore; Battle Scene,
Rubens, Peter Paul (after); Saint Mark the Evangelist, 1604
Rubens, Peter Paul (after); The Last Supper, 1610
Rubens, Peter Paul (after); The Baptism of Christ, 1604
Rubens, Peter Paul (after); Four Philosophers, 1604
da Santa Croce il Giovane, Francesco; The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, ca.1580
Sanzi, Raphael; (copy after), Madonna of the Chair (della sedia), ca.1880
Sexton, Cindy Lewis; William Jefferson Clinton, 1993
Seymour, W.; John Carroll's Birthplace, ca. 1850
Sillen, Herman Gustav; Fishing Vessels by a Pier, 1899
Simpson, James A.; Georgetown College Library Door, Old North, 1831
Simpson, James A.; Stephen Decatur, 1850
Simpson, James A.; Georgetown College (from Medical Center Hill), 1834
Simpson, James A.; Georgetown College, 1831
Simpson, James A.; Georgetown College, 1830
Simpson, James A.; South East end view of the Georgetown College, 1831
Simpson, James A.; Georgetown College, 1833
Simpson, James A. (attributed or after); George Washington, ca.1850
Smith, Gladys Nelson; Stoop Sitting, Old Georgetown, 1925
Smithmeyer-Pelz and Co.; View of Georgetown College, 1875
Solimena, Francesco (or after); The Departure of Rebecca, ca. 1710
Spano, Raffaello; Madonna and Child in a Classical Landscape, ca.1850
Stark, James; At Thorpe, Norwich,
Stuart, Gilbert; Archibishop John Carroll, 1804
Sword, James B.; Hunting Dog (Irish Setter) in the Field
Teniers the Younger, David; Saints Anthony and Paul in a Cave, ca.1635
Tintoretto, Domenico (attributed); Portrait of Girolamo Corner,
Topniai, H. T.; The Rabbi, 1950
Unidentified (France); Saint Anne and the Virgin (wood sculpture), thirteenth century (also known as The Education of the Virgin)
Unidentified (Vatican School?) (Italy); Birds and Flowers (micromosaic), ca. 1890s
Unidentified (Italy); Saint Peter's Square (micromosaic), ca. 1880
Unidentified (Netherlands?); Farmyard Scene, 1800
Unidentified (South America); Our Lady of Montserrat, eighteenth century
Valerio, Pietro; The Reverend Coleman Nevils, 1932
Sir Anthony Van Dyck, Jean-Baptiste Janssens van Bisthoven, ca. 1630
Rembrandt Van Rijn (attributed), A Gentleman, 1640
Velasquez, Diego (copy after); Queen Mariana of Austria, 1652
Vickers; Landscape, ca. 1830
Vievians, Van Nieulan; Bacchanal, 1632
Viola, Franco; Gaeta Antica, 1992
Weyl, Max; View of Georgetown from the Virginia Shore, 1902
Weyl, Max; View of Georgetown from the Virginia Side of the Potomac, 1880
Williams, Robert Bruce; Robert J.Henle, 1976
Wollaston, John; Eleanor Darnall Carroll, ca. 1750
Wollaston, John; Mrs.William Brent, ca.1750
Wollaston, John; William Brent, ca.1750
Wouwerman, Philips; The Horse Fair
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Jeremy Dale, creator of Skyward, headlines this year's Captain's Comic Expo on Saturday March 8th from 10am – 5pm!
Captain's Comic Expo is Charleston's #1 comic book and pop culture convention! Hosted and organized by Captain's Comics and Toys, the Expo unites a love of comic books with local and professional artists, movies, music, toys, tattoos, a jump castle, costumes, and other pop culture items. This community event is open to all ages with no comic book knowledge required and is only $5 at the door.
This year will feature a tattoo contest with epic prizes, free photo shoots with Star Wars characters (charity donations accepted), the debut of the 2014 Captain's T-shirt, and more!
Email Mike at info@ captainscomics.com (remove the space) for more information. Presented by Roses & Ruins Tattoo and Captain's Comics and Toys!
About Jeremy Dale:
Jeremy Dale is a comic book artist best known for his work on G.I. Joe comics for Hasbro with creator Larry Hama as well as the Harvey Award-winning Popgun v.1 from Image Comics and Miserable Dastards (recently optioned as a feature film). He is currently working on several projects, including the creator-owned Skyward series through Action Lab Entertainment. He is a featured guest at several shows, conventions, and signings every year.


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2cvGB Ltd will not promote any "national events" this year. We are happy to publicise any local events which comply with present legislation in the location they take place. This will be subject to change in line with Government guidelines and organisers and participants should satisfy themselves that it is safe and legal to take part before participating.
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Many UK 2CVers like to venture abroad in their A-Series, and small convoys are often seen heading for the Channel ports throughout the Summer. Popular annual meetings include the French National, Waggel Meeting (Netherlands) and the 24hr 2CV Racing at Spa Francorchamps (Belgium).
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UK events are organised by the Classic 2CV Racing Club. In 1988 a handful of motor-sport loving 2CV drivers went to see the Belgian 24-hour race for 2CVs at Spa Francorchamps; they came back amazed and keen to start racing in the UK. Drivers often take corners two or three abreast and then slipstream the car in front before trying to overtake before the next bend. The racing is fiercely competitive; it is also relatively clean and good natured. You can have a day - or weekend - out with the family enjoying the summer weather, watching some of the closest and most exciting saloon car racing – and you can talk to the teams.
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'Relationship guy': Mike London reveals coaching strategy
UVA athletic director Craig Littlepage announced that University of Richmond head football coach Mike London will replace recently fired UVA head football coach Al Groh. London comes to UVA after only two seasons as head coach for the Spiders, but Littlepage expressed no reservations about his decision.
"We need a coach that can win," Littlepage told the crowd of spectators and media that had gathered in the dining hall at John Paul Jones Arena. "Mike stood out on the strength of his character, as a coach, teacher, and leader. He will give UVA football an exciting jump start."
London racked up a 24-5 record at Richmond and won the 2008 Football Championship Subdivision (formerly known as Division I-AA) title.
London becomes the third African-American head coach in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The selection isn't a complete departure from the Groh years, as London, 49, served as an intern for the New York Jets when Groh was head coach there, and as an assistant defensive coach under Groh for six years at UVA.
"But I'm my own man, and I have my own style," said London when asked about the connection with Groh.
"I will make winning a priority," said London, "but by doing it the right way."
London, a former Richmond police detective who served in a street crime unit–- and who narrowly cheated death in the 1980s–- made it clear that a lot would be expected from his players, academically, athletically, and personally. In fact, London outlined his rules of the program as, "go to class, show class in everything you do, and treat people with dignity and respect."
Asked about his offensive strategy for the team, London didn't hesitate.
"Score fast and as often as you can," London said half-jokingly before emphasis turned to player recruitment. "We'll be looking for young men who can make a difference on one play; that's critical."
London called himself a "relationship guy" and talked about how important it was to build them, both within the team and with the wider community.
"You can diffuse so many situations by communicating with people," said London, alluding to the pressures of being a head coach, and mentioning that his police work had taught him that.
"People don't care about how much you know until they know how much you care," said London.
Unlike his old career chasing crooks, this one seems to pay better: $1.7 million annually for the first five years.
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He'll fail like the Al Groh did if he doesn't get any support from the top on down. That was a big problem there. Littlepage should have been fired. There are more people responsible other than the coach.
You want to see fan support go to a Virginia Tech football game- 20 minutes before kickoff the house is packed and they are loud with support winning or losing but for the past 10 years they have not lost many.....
UVA fans are flat- no school spirit maybe because they think there so much better than the rest? good school but not what they make it out to be. VT has taken over as being the state school
By the way after the Volunteers take a beat down new years eve that will make 10 years straight for 10 win seasons for the bad boys from over the mountain
Mike J you average fan isn't Craig Littlepage's boss. Lascrosse games have been played infront of nearly 50,000 in a single game. The CWS is a very well atttend tourney overall. UVa's soccer stars have played infront of crowds larger than any in the history of any game ever held in charlottesville. Is your point that only Football and Basketball matter to fans and alumni.
mike london- great another loser at UVA
As an alum, a football season ticket holder, and mid-level donater, I'm excited about the selection of Mike London and excited about the possibilities. Go Hoos!
To the Littlepages haters I say you are wrong and don't know what the heck you are talking about. Virginia was a top ten NCAA program in the country last year. That was the mission Littlepage was charged with. Has football and basketball been in need of huge improvements- you bet. But to be dismissive of Littlepage is ignorant of facts and the college sports program everywhere.
Littlepage never hired Groh- and anyone who was here at the time will tell you Groh was the best we could get considering the shabby way George Welsh was treated by Terry Holland. The past basketball coach was a failure of Littlepage but at the time look like a good idea. Bennett looks to be good only if he can bring quality players here. The same goes for London who looks like he can bring to UVA many players who had gone to Va Tech.
The university built the football team a new stadium , building, weight room and just about anything they needed. Lack of support-based on what ??? The only thing they didn't get was an indoor pratice field. Firing Groh became about business- empty seats on game day are lower cash for the football team and every other sport as well. The Athletic program did screw up when they re-seated Scott Stadium so soon after getting millions for JPJ. It was such a bonehead move that the athletic foundation is still trying to repair the damge from it. Virginia owes their football fans more and the hiring of London is just the start.
I agree with "diagoliv" and "Al Groh Supporter". An A-D is supervised by those above. Littlepage has been in the business for many years in many different capacities from assitant coach, to coach, up to the A-D and ACC positions. Being an A-D is like being a sales manager- yo deal with people and have no control over the hiring managers or the results. All you really do is manage the programs and take the hits when they come, and the accolades when they are available.
Littlepage does a great job.
I wonder what his thoughts are on "painting the stadium orange" and trying to eliminate dressing up for games.
quote: "$1.7 million annually for the first five years."
Absolutely amazing!
The American Dream come true!
First place I would head is Colonial Auto and buy a brand new Escalade!!!
I didn't know Richmond lost. I hate App St.
and 20 dollars annually for each assistant. I am sure he will receive no support in trying to build a football program from the University.
The programs that are looked at are football and basketball. Your average fan doesn't care about swimming, rowing and field hockey. When is the last time you seen 65,000 at a lacrosse game. Doesn't matter of Littlepage hired him or not. He did not communicate with him about the program needs nor did many others from the start. I wouldn't expect you to know these things since you are on the outside looking in. The fans there are fair weather fans. As long as they winning they are fans and that should change.
Littlepage has finally made a good decision with Mike London hire, If he would only allocate more money for support and assistant coaches that would complete the process and we could maybe gain some ground on VT in football
diagoliv wrote: "The past basketball coach was a failure of Littlepage but at the time look like a good idea."
That's 100% incorrect. Littlepage was pursuing and was on the verge of signing Tubby Smith. John Casteen, who was in love with Dave Leitao from their time together at UConn, pulled the trigger on hiring Leitao.
Yes, the same John Casteen who manipulated the ACC to admit Va. Tech instead of Syracuse, putting Tech on even footing with UVA for in-state recruiting. The same John Casteen who can't get out of town fast enough for any true Wahoo.
Just a clarification on the "true Wahoo" thing, Music Lover. By "true Wahoo" you surely mean "Wahoo who cares only about football and men's basketball success, not about success in non-revenue sports nor in success in fundraising for the academic side of the university."
Because by most measures other than fb/bb success, John Casteen has not been such a bad president.


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Parallel universe: "Connector roads" all the rage
Back in the day when the Virginia Department of Transportation wanted to make Preston Avenue a six-lane road, VDOT's working road-building philosophy was, "How wide can it be?"
Those days are long gone. Today, instead of "huge freeways," the buzz words in transportation are "connector" or "parallel" roads, designed to take traffic off overcrowded main thoroughfares.
This week's cover story looks at the big one for this area: the Hillsdale Connector. But there are more. UVA has the green light to build its North Grounds Connector, and the Daily Progress' Bob Gibson reports on two other smaller roads UVA is eying for their connector potential: Maywood Lane and Stadium Road.
An extension of Maywood Lane, a dead-end street off Jefferson Park Avenue, would cut through backyards along the Norfolk Southern tracks to connect to Crispell Drive south of the UVA Medical Center and on to the Ninth-Tenth Street connector.
The Stadium Road extension heads west on land south of the McCormick Observatory to link up with Fontaine Avenue near the U.S. 29/250 bypass and is designed to help with Scott Stadium game-day traffic.
Because it adds less than half a mile of new road and traverses undeveloped land, Stadium Road is projected to be built first.
No engineering studies have been done, nor have the neighborhoods been heard from.


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Loudspeaker connectors are DIN connectors or circular connectors with a ring of metal surrounding an arrangement of pins that are plugged into a socket. Examples of loudspeaker connectors include plugs, cables, splitters and sockets. These connectors are the linking parts to connect loudspeakers to amplifiers.
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Loudspeaker connectors are robust and durable which makes them suitable for both industrial and professional audio use. These connectors are most common in the music, broadcasting and telecommunication industries.
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- Panel type connectors, which are mountable and designed for high currents and inductive loads, with an airtight, 'male' pattern design.
- Cable type connectors with robust plastic shell and chuck-type cable clamps. These use slot / pozi combination screws to simplify installation.
- Touring type connectors are made of metal for use in heavy duty applications. These have built-in sealing rings to provide weatherproof protection and are primarily used outdoors.
- Chassis connectors enable bi-amped systems with only one output connector per channel to be wired with 2-core cables.


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– WWE head writer David Kreizman was talked into staying until mid-August because his original direction of things were building to SummerSlam and they wanted him to stay until the completion of his direction. Plus, WWE wants him to help train whoever they hire as his replacement. There was a feeling that the new writer would have problems with the pressure building to SummerSlam, whereas now he can ease into the role, get comfortable from September through December before the WrestleMania season pressure starts.
Regarding the creative situation, Stephanie McMahon's role has been minimized as she's only involved when needed. Brian James has been put into creative because they want someone who has a pro wrestling perspective to be in with the soap opera and TV writers because Michael Hayes isn't in the office regularly anymore. Hayes is on conference via phone at major meetings but they want a wrestling person at the meetings as well.
When it comes to the re-writes on Mondays and Tuesdays, David Kapoor (Ranjin Singh) has been in charge of those but his position has changed. Kapoor delegates the workload to the writers after Vince McMahon makes all the changes. He also interacts with TV people, the App people and the WWE.com people to make sure they all know of the changes.
Ed Koskey is now the lead writer for RAW while Ryan Ward, who got rave reviews for his work as NXT's writer, has been promoted to the lead writer of SmackDown.
WWE Creative Working on New MITB Angle, Hot New Photos of Kelly Kelly…
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Houston (March 6, 2012) — In recent years, Houston has quietly built upon its identity as the focal point for America's manned space program. Joining NASA's Johnson Space Center as reasons to visit "Space City" are an ever-growing cadre of top-notch restaurants and award-winning cultural institutions, all packed into one affordable package. Here are our top-five reasons to plan a 2012 Houston getaway.
1. It's Affordable—Recently, both Budget Travel and SmarterTravel.com named Houston as a top bargain destination, thanks to reasonable hotel rates and lower-than-average restaurant meal costs. Another savings factor cited by Budget Travel magazine: Houston CityPASS®, which shaves 46% off the combined cost to visit five top attractions. A 2012 Houston CityPASS sells for $39 (child, $29) and includes prepaid admission to Space Center Houston, the Downtown Aquarium and Houston Museum of Natural Science, as well as two option tickets that give visitors a choice between the Houston Zoo and The Health Museum, and between the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the Children's Museum of Houston. Houston CityPASS, which is valid for nine days, starting with the first day of use, can be purchased at any of the above attractions or online at CityPASS.com.
2. The Food is Great—In 2011, Southern Living magazine named Houston one of the "Top 10 Tastiest Towns in the South; the year before, Esquire ranked Houston No. 4 on its list of "Top Culinary Destinations in the U.S." and The New York Times noted that the city has "one of the most satisfying food scenes in the country." That's thanks to an influx of celebrity chefs cooking up a range of eats that span the gastronomical gamut, from Tex-Mex to Vietnamese. One of the city's hottest dining districts is Lower Westheimer, which will welcome half a dozen new restaurants this year.
3. The Museums are Cool—Among the best are the Houston Museum of Natural Science, whose expansive new Morian Hall of Paleontology is scheduled to open in summer 2012; The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, with a stunning outdoor sculpture garden and an indoor collection of some 64,000 works of art that span the globe and the centuries; the Children's Museum of Houston, named the No. 1 children's museum by Parents magazine (2011) and one of the top 12 by Forbes (2012); and The Health Museum, where visitors can embark on a larger-than-life walking tour through the human body.
4. Surf and Turf Animal Exhibits—Many cities have an outstanding zoo or a stellar aquarium. Houston has both. So, whether you prefer your animals with fins or feet or something in between, you're covered. Not to be missed are the Houston Zoo's The "African Forest" exhibit, which debuted in 2010 and is home to chimpanzees, rhinos, kudu, giraffes and ostriches; and the Downtown Aquarium's "Underwater Shipwreck" exhibit, which allows guests to step inside the hull of a 17th-century sunken galleon and look out at a diversity of species the ocean world has to offer.
5. It's Still Out of this World—Where else can a visitor catch a glimpse of an astronaut training for an upcoming mission? Few places in America spark such excitement in adults and children as Space Center Houston, the visitor center for NASA's Johnson Space Center. The center displays spacecraft, spacesuits and other artifacts illustrating our nation's most important chapters in space exploration, and looks to the future with the Saturn V Complex at Rocket Park.
For 15 years, CityPASS has been the premier product for travelers who want to visit a destination's top attractions while enjoying significant savings of up to 50%. CityPASS, which has a 99% customer approval rating, is also available for New York City, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Hollywood, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Southern California and Toronto. For more information, visit CityPASS.com.
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You may have heard about addiction centers, but were not sure what they were for or whether one would be useful for you. There are actually a number of different kinds of substance abuse facilities. If you have a problem with drugs or alcohol, there is a drug abuse treatment center that can help you.
One type of facility is an outpatient clinic. As these clinics are very common, you may have seen one in the city where you live. While the specific services offered by each individual clinic may differ, an outpatient program is primarily for addicts and alcoholics who have either completed inpatient treatment, or do not require inpatient treatment. In the former instance, it is often referred to as aftercare. In the latter, it is known as outpatient services.
Some of the services offered at an outpatient substance abuse center can include substance abuse education classes, health screenings, individual and group counseling, and drug tests to ensure participants are not using drugs or alcohol. An outpatient treatment center is also a common setting for 12-Step groups and meetings.
An inpatient addiction center is also referred to as residential care, or an inpatient treatment facility. These centers offer a wide range and variety of treatment programs and other features. The addict will live at the center for whatever period of time he has agreed upon, and participate in a treatment program. The duration of inpatient treatment varies, generally depending on the individual person's needs.
In a comfortable, safe, residential setting, inpatient centers generally offer counseling, assistance with medical or mental health concerns, help for newly-clean addicts to learn appropriate coping and living skills, activities, and various other services.
The specific services offered at an inpatient treatment facility depend on the type of center. As one example, daily life at a holistic center is much different from one that is entirely based on a 12-Step recovery model. There are also centers for people with special needs, such as teenagers or people who have psychiatric problems.


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1 Missing, 6 Dead in Storm in Northern Greece
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — A search and rescue operation was underway in northern Greece Thursday for a fisherman missing after a powerful storm left six people dead, including two children, and injured about 140.
The violent storm in the northern Halkidiki peninsula on Wednesday night ripped up trees and power pylons, tossed vehicles and left swathes of debris across the coast.
The 62-year-old fisherman took his fishing boat out in the afternoon and had been missing since the storm hit. The coast guard said an air force helicopter located a body in the sea 6.8 nautical miles southeast of the area, but it was not immediately clear whether it belonged to the missing fisherman.
A state of emergency was declared in the region, a three-finger peninsula near the northern city of Thessaloniki that is popular with tourists in the summer.
Government spokesman Stelios Petsas said 23 people remained hospitalized Thursday, including a woman in critical condition.
Two of those who died were killed when high winds overturned their recreational vehicle, while an 8-year-old boy and his mother were killed when an outdoor restaurant's lean-to roof collapsed. Another two were killed by falling trees.
Crews worked to restore power that was knocked out to 80% of the stricken area, while the fire department said it had received more than 600 requests for assistance, including for rescues, to cut fallen trees and pump water from flooded basements.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who was elected on Sunday and just formed his government, appointed Public Order Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis to head the response effort, Petsas said, while the army was assisting repair crews.
Powerful storms also struck the neighboring south-eastern region of North Macedonia, ripping up trees, rooves and power pylons, damaging farms and orchards and blocking roads. No injuries were reported.
North Macedonia's National Crisis Management Center said the area most affected was the southern region of Prespa, near the Greek border.
By COSTAS KANTOURIS Associated Press


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To the Editor:
In a recent interview with David Joy in the Cashiers Crossroads Chronicle regarding a county wide barking dog ordinance, Incumbent District 4 Jackson County Commissioner Mark Jones stated that he is "... on the fence" and "… is not going to take a position" relative to a barking dog ordinance.
As a candidate for the District 4 Jackson County Commissioner seat, let me state clearly that I am not on the fence on this issue and I clearly have a position. I do not support a countywide barking dog ordinance and oppose any amendment to the Jackson County Noise Ordinance that attempts to institute a countywide barking dog provision.
While I sympathize with those who feel they have a problem with a nearby dog, to think that county government in Jackson County can quiet dogs from the South Carolina line to the Qualla Boundary and all points in between is simply not practical.
Secondly, a countywide barking dog policy ignores the rich hunting heritage of a great number of Jackson County residents. In an age when hunting rights are under attack already, I will not support any laws that continue to undermine those rights.
Lastly, private property includes one's tax dollars. As a property rights advocate, squandering hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars on a countywide barking dog policy that cannot possibly be enforced is a violation of my core beliefs. If a disagreement between neighbors over a barking dog reaches a complete impasse, there are remedies in court that do not affect the rights of the county in its entirety.
Marty Jones
Candidate District 4 County Commissioner,


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You ever have those nights consumed by all things SQL?
I do. It happens more than I might like sometimes. Usually it happens when there is a work problem that I am trying to solve.
I don't mind it sometimes because it does provide some results at times. Other times it is of no use.
Sometimes when multi-tasking like this, I wish I could recall some of the code. Others, I don't care to recall the code. And yet other times, the code sits fresh in my head until I sit at a keyboard. Sometimes, that last one is the only way I am going to get some sleep – find the laptop and then bang out some code.
Of late though, my SQL dreams have been very relaxing. I have been pouring through books and thinking about topics I might want to study more in depth to become that more well rounded DBA. Of course, these studies also have another goal in mind. I am working toward the MCM.
So as I study and think of those extra tidbits I want to learn, I also dream of exotic solutions and implementations. I have been sleeping better and dreaming more about SQL. Which is kind of weird come to think about it. But hey, I will enjoy these SQL dreams and hopefully it will be more than just dreams. I will soon know if I get to move on to the next exam as I will be taking my Knowledge exam tomorrow.
My question for you is: Do you Dream of SQL? If you do, what kinds of SQL Dreams do you have?
Oh and if you practice this at your desk, do you just tell your boss that you are multi-tasking?


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Issue 49, April 2012
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- Day Against DRM -- May 4th 2012
- FSF is hiring: Operations Assistant
- Tor/Forge to drop DRM from ebooks, citing pressure from readers
- "FRAND" is a FRAUD
- Can you help Groklaw monitor the Google/Oracle trial?
- French presidential elections 2012 and free software
- Stop the Online Spying Bill
- Spring cleaning at the GNU Press store
- Network Services Aren't Free or Nonfree; They Raise Other Issues
- Get involved: Brazilian patent office software patent consultation
- Donate to support free software gaming: The Liberated Pixel Cup
- "Technology should help us share, not constrain us"
- GNU spotlight with Karl Berry
- Richard Stallman's speaking schedule and other FSF events
- Take action with the FSF!
Day Against DRM -- May 4th 2012
While DRM has largely been defeated in downloaded music, it is a growing problem in the area of ebooks, where people have had their books restricted so they can't freely loan, re-sell or donate them, read them without being tracked, or move them to a new device without re-purchasing all of them. They've even had their ebooks deleted by companies without their permission. It continues to be a major issue in the area of movies and video too.
People all over the world are going to be showing their opposition to DRM, and you can join them! Attend a local event and take part in the Day Against DRM on May 4th, 2012.
FSF is hiring: Operations Assistant
This Boston-based position works closely with the Executive Director and Business Operations Manager to ensure all administrative functions of the FSF run smoothly and efficiently, preserving our 4-star Charity Navigator rating and boosting all areas of our work.
Tor/Forge to drop DRM from ebooks, citing pressure from readers
The largest science fiction publisher in the world, Tom Doherty Associates (whose labels include Tor, Forge, Orb, and Starscape books) announced on Tuesday, April 24th, that "by early July 2012, their entire list of ebooks will be available DRM-free."
President and publisher Tom Doherty cites pressure from authors and readers.
"FRAND" is a FRAUD
The UK government is holding a consultation about what sort of patent licenses an "open" standard should require. Anyone that develops free software (free as in freedom, not a matter of price) and would like it to be used in the UK has reason to be concerned with this, along with anyone that uses or distributes free software in the UK.
Can you help Groklaw monitor the Google/Oracle trial?
The Groklaw website needs your help to update the community on the trial proceedings.
You will need to be physically present at the courtroom and take notes on who says what.
You don't have to be a legal expert. Just be the eyes and ears for the community.
The trial has begun and will run for 8-10 weeks in San Francisco.
If you're able to help, please email PJ at Groklaw -- email@example.com. She will give you more information.
French presidential elections 2012 and free software
The French free software advocacy group April asked all of the candidates in the upcoming French presidential elections about their positions on free software, software patents, DRM and more.
At the moment, Nicolas Dupont-Aignan, le Front de Gauche for Jean-Luc Melenchon, Eva Joly and Francois Bayrou have answered (in French). Fleur Pellerin, in charge of Francois Hollande's digital economy program has sent in her answers. April is still waiting for answers from Nicolas Sarkozy and Jean-Marie le Pen, although they both answered in 2007.
Stop the Online Spying Bill
UPDATE: Passed the house, now onto the Senate. Keep the pressure on.
The federal government and big companies want limitless new powers to spy on you, and they plan to get them via legislation called the "Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act" (HR 3523).
CISPA would give the government new powers to read, watch and listen to everything we do on the Internet. The folks behind CISPA claim that national security interests make this surveillance necessary, but the bill's language is so vague and overreaching that it opens the door for rampant abuse of our online rights, including bypassing privacy protections to spy on your emails and text messages, block access to particular Web sites and permit companies to hand over social networking and cellphone contact lists.
Spring cleaning at the GNU Press store
Discounts are now available on certain older editions of GNU Press manuals.
With the recent release of the latest editions of our Emacs and GDB manuals, it is time for some Spring cleaning. Previous editions of both manuals are now available at a discounted rate through the GNU Press store. Debugging with GDB: The GNU Source-Level Debugger, V 5.1.1 has been discounted from $40 to $20, and GNU Emacs Manual, 16th Edition, v. 22 has been discounted from $45 to $30. While not the most up-to-date references, these manuals should be a useful addition to anyone's collection, particularly at those prices.
Network Services Aren't Free or Nonfree; They Raise Other Issues
Programs and services are different kinds of entities. A program is a work that you can execute; a service is an activity that you might interact with.
For programs, we make a distinction between free and nonfree (proprietary). More precisely, this distinction applies to a program that you have a copy of: either you have the four freedoms for your copy or you don't.
An activity (such as a service) doesn't exist in the form of copies, so it's not possible to have a copy or to make copies. As a result, the four freedoms that define free software don't make sense for services.
Get involved: Brazilian patent office software patent consultation
Brazil's patent office has launched a consultation about granting software patents.
Donate to support free software gaming: The Liberated Pixel Cup
Liberated Pixel Cup is a LIBERATED PIXEL CUP two-part competition.
Liberated Pixel Cup will be awesome, but it can't happen without the help of people like you.
LibrePlanet featured resource: Day Against DRM
May 4th is the International Day Against DRM. As well as the website for the event, http://dayagainstdrm.org, all the local events are up at: http://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:DefectiveByDesign/Day_Against_DRM_2012
Even if you can't make it to a local event on the day itself, please share the website with people on your social networks: http://ur1.ca/95484
"Technology should help us share, not constrain us"
Companies like Amazon can control the way we use the ebooks we buy. Instead let's build a publishing model based on freedom.
Richard Stallman's speaking schedule and other FSF events
"Qu'est-ce que le logiciel libre?" May 01 -- 02:00 PM, Medjez el Bab, Tunisia -- http://www.fsf.org/events/20120501-medjezelbab
International Day Against DRM -- May 04, 2012 -- http://dayagainstdrm.org
Free Software in Ethics and in Practice -- May 04, 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM — Madrid, Spain -- http://www.fsf.org/events/20120504-madrid
"El movimiento del software libre" -- May 07, 04:30 PM — Murcia, Spain -- http://www.fsf.org/events/20120507-murcia
"El movimiento del software libre" -- May 08, 04:00 PM — Madrid, Spain -- http://www.fsf.org/events/20120508-madrid
"Por una sociedad digital libre" -- May 10, 05:45 PM — Barcelona, Spain -- http://www.fsf.org/events/20120510-barcelona
Free Software and Your Freedom -- May 30, 06:30 PM — Florianopolis, Brazil -- http://www.fsf.org/events/20120530-florianopolis
"Youth, Technology and Innovation" May 31, 01:30 PM — Florianopolis, Brazil -- http://www.fsf.org/events/20120531-florianopolis
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It struck me the other night, as I was reading a book and came upon a section on Ponzi Schemes, that insurance companies are borderline ponzi's themselves. The definition of a ponzi scheme is when the broker/banker/agent takes money and promises a unusually high return and then pays said return from the incoming money from other investors. Eventually, when the incoming investors dry up, the agent can no longer pay the returns and the scheme comes crashing down.
Now, let's look at insurance companies. We, as the insured, pay the insurance company our premiums in return for insurance against some sort of event. With health insurance it's against some sort of health event. With car insurance, it's against some sort of accident. In any case, it's a payment. Or a return on the premium. Very seldom will you actually come out with your entire investment. What would happen if the premium payers dried up? It would get more difficult for the insurance companies to pay any claims.
Where the key difference lies is that if you stop paying your premiums, they stop paying any claims for you. Also, as a premium payer, you never really expect your money back unless you have a claim. You're paying for the "in case", if it were to happen. In a Ponzi, you're investing your money specifically for the return. You're not going to stop investing as long as the returns are stable. And a Ponzi only really dies when the new investors stop coming. If new insured stopped coming to the insurance company, they would still have their current insured to collect premiums from.
So, no. Insurance companies are not Ponzi Schemes. But, it sure feels that way sometimes.


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[International: Kenya]
Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki and the opposition leader, Raila Odinga, have met for the first time since last month's disputed presidential election.
The talks in Nairobi were mediated by former UN chief Kofi Annan, who said some first steps had been taken towards a peaceful solution to the crisis.
Weeks of violence followed the election results, which Mr. Odinga has rejected.
After the talks, his party condemned a statement by Mr. Kibaki in which he said he was the "duly elected president".
Meanwhile, Human Rights Watch issued a report accusing opposition officials of helping to organise ethnic violence in the Rift Valley region, in which hundreds of Mr. Kibaki's Kikuyu community were deliberately targeted and killed.
"We have evidence that Orange Democratic Movement politicians and local leaders actively fomented some post-election violence," said Human Rights Watch's acting Africa director.
ODM spokesman Salim Lone said HRW should provide concrete evidence before jeopardising mediation efforts. The party has denied previous accusations of ethnic cleansing.
The unrest triggered by the election on 27 December has left more than 650 people dead and driven 250,000 from their homes.
The breakthrough meeting, which last about one-and-a-half hours, was hosted by Mr. Annan at the president's office at Harambee House in central Nairobi.
Afterwards, the former UN secretary general emerged to say progress had been made during the meeting, describing it as "a very encouraging development".
He was followed by Mr. Odinga and Mr. Kibaki, who both made statements in front of dozens of cameramen and journalists outside, and a few hundred people who had gathered in the street opposite.
Both men shook hands with broad smiles and expressed their commitment to peace and asked their supporters to maintain calm as they continued the newly established dialogue.
"We have taken the first vital steps in resolving electoral disputes," Mr. Odinga said.
"I pledge to all Kenyans that my team and I will spare no effort to resolve this crisis," he added. "We are ready to walk the extra mile if that will enable Kenyans to get peace."
Mr. Kibaki also welcomed the talks and insisted he was committed to dialogue.
"As government, we are determined to get to the underlying causes of these unprecedented events and to lead the nation in a process of healing, reconciliation and lasting harmony," he said after Mr. Odinga's statement.
Differences between the two remained, however, with Mr. Odinga insisting on a sustainable peace being dependent on justice and Mr. Kibaki stating he had been "sworn in as your duly elected president of Kenya".
Mr. Kibaki's comment was later criticised by the opposition, who said it showed he had "no intention whatsoever of embarking on this journey with the people of Kenya".
"We denounce and categorically reject the unfortunate statement from Mr. Mwai Kibaki that he is the duly elected president of Kenya and that the current crisis can be resolved internally," ODM Secretary General Anyang N'yongo said.
The BBC's Adam Mynott in Nairobi says the symbolism and significance of this meeting was enormous, but there is still a great deal of work to be done and compromise required for them to resolve their differences and reach an agreed way forward.
Detailed talks between the rivals are due to begin in the morning.
The announcement of the talks came as a surprise to many in Nairobi. Several earlier attempts to get the rivals to meet had failed, with Mr. Kibaki insisting on direct talks and Mr. Odinga refusing to meet without a mediator.
On Wednesday, Mr. Odinga called off a mass protest planned for Thursday in Nairobi after holding talks with Mr. Annan.
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Indie electronic duo the Limousines make atmospheric, dancy '80s synth and '90s shoegaze-influenced pop. Formed in San Francisco in 2007, the duo features the talents of multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Giusti and singer/songwriter Eric Victorino. Collaborating over e-mails and via the Internet, the Limousines began posting tracks online and several demo songs, including "Very Busy People," garnered local radio play. In 2007, the duo released the four-song vinyl EP Scrapbook. In 2011, the Limousines released their debut full-length album, Get Sharp, featuring the single "Internet Killed the Video Star." ~ Matt Collar~ Rovi