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For Everyone
Why a child or young person might need your help
Children and young people have the right to be kept safe from abuse and neglect.
Parents have the main responsibility for keeping children safe and promoting their well-being. But parents may have their own issues and problems and need extra support to do so.
Babies and young children are totally dependent on their parents. Older children and young people can have their needs neglected too. They may or may not know it, and it can be hard for them to ask for help.
It's everyone's job to make sure that children get help when they need it, where parents don't seem to be managing to meet their needs. This can be happening within any kind of family, anywhere in Shetland.
If you have a concern, it's important that you share it with someone who can help. You may have a vital bit of information. Only when all the bits are joined up can professionals start to work out with the family what help a child might need. Children are entitled to expect their privacy to be respected – so share information with a professional who can help. Child Protection professionals will deal with your information and share it further only within the bounds of appropriate confidentiality. General discussion in the community generally won't help and should be avoided. Instead, ring someone who can help.
Worried about a child?
Ring one of these numbers and say you are concerned about a child. They will make sure you speak to someone who can help. More information about what will happen next is in the leaflet 'What you can do to help if you are worried about a child or young person'.
- Duty Social Work
Monday to Fri (9am to 5pm) - 01595 744421
Outside those hours/when closed - 01595 695611
- Police - Non Emergency - 101
- Police - In an Emergency - 999
- Children's Reporter - 0300 200 2200
Scottish Government Communication - Manchester Incident - Reassuring our Children and Young People
Following the recent distressing incident in Manchester, Shetland Child Protection Committee wanted to share some advice and support put out by NHS Scotland about coping with stress as it is recognised that parents and young people in Shetland will have been affected by these events. Please find listed below links to resources which may assist and provide help and support to our young people who may require assistance in coming to terms with the impact of yesterday's tragic events.
Young Scot –providing guidance and advice to young people feeling worried or concerned about events currently happening around the world-http://young.scot/current-events
Children 1st – Parentline - 08000 28 22 33 - https://www.children1st.org.uk/what-we-do/how-we-help/parentline-scotland/
NSPCC – Talking about difficult topics - https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/talking-about-difficult-topics/
Childline – Worried about the World - https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/anxiety-stress-panic/worries-about-the-world/?utm_source=twitter_nspcc&utm_medium=nspccsocialmedia&utm_campaign=owntwitter_tweet
Information Leaflet - Coping with Stress - February 2017
Information Leaflet - Coping with Stress - Additional Information to assist with Children
- What you can do to help if you are worried about a child or young person [pdf, 140Kb]
Children and young people have the right to be kept safe from harm. They may need your help. This leaflet tells you what to look out for, how to report any concerns and what will happen next.
- CPC Annual Report 2017-18 - highlights the activity of the Child Protection Committee over the years 2017-18.
- About us - Links to the websites of the agencies that make up CPC
- The updated August 2015 Shetland inter-agency Child Protection Procedures [pdf, 2734 Kb] set out, in detail, exactly what is expected from all agencies and organisations in Shetland. All staff are expected to help identify when a child may be at risk and to respond to concerns that a child may be in need of protection.
- Child Safe Shetland Information - Community groups can get help with keeping children safe
- Local Sportscoach UK Courses - Safeguarding and Protecting Children
- Trading Standards of Shetland Islands Council - http://www.shetland.gov.uk/tradingstandards/
You may also find the following websites helpful, subject to the disclaimer below.
- www.children1st.org.uk - Children First
- www.nspcc.org.uk - The NSPCC website has lots of useful information and links to other resources
- Staff and volunteers in community groups can access free child protection training. For more information see the Child Protection Training section.
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On this website we have included links to a number of websites based elsewhere in the UK. They contain a lot of useful information, not all of which is as readily available in Scotland. Although the general advice given is likely to be the same across the UK, websites based in England, Wales and Northern Ireland may refer to the law, institutions and practice guidance in place in those jurisdictions, which are different from those in force in Scotland. For more information about those aspects in Scotland, please refer to Scottish-based organisations, or seek further support locally.


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Caribbean Travel: Water Safety
Make certain that sports equipment, including scuba equipment, that you rent or buy meets international safety standards.
If you use a beach without a lifeguard, exercise extreme caution. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for Americans in the Caribbean.
Do not dive into unknown bodies of water because hidden rocks or shallow depths can cause serious injury or death. In some places, you may need to wear sneakers in the water for protection against sea urchins.
WEST INDIES, British entry requirements
Islands include Anguilla, Montserrat, Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos. Proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ID, onward/return ticket, and sufficient funds required for tourist stay of up to 6 months. Consult the British Embassy for further information (202/588-7800).
Caribbean Travel: Haiti
Haiti: Medical Care
Medical care in Port-au-Prince, Haiti is limited and the level of community sanitation is low. Medical facilities outside the capital are almost always below U.S. standards. Life-threatening emergencies may require evacuation by air ambulance at the patient's expense. You might want to consider supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage, including medical evacuation. In mid-1996, the government ordered Haitian-manufactured pharmaceuticals taken off shelves. Be alert to the presence of Haitian brands in people's homes or in remote pharmacies, and obtain the Consular Information Sheet for Haiti for up-to-date information.
Haiti: Special Entry/Exit Requirements
Haitian law requires a passport to enter. In practice, officials frequently waive this requirement if travelers have other documentation, such as a U.S. birth certificate. Due to fraud concerns, however, airlines will not board passengers for return to the U.S. unless they are in possession of a valid U.S. passport. Haiti's airport departure tax, currently $25 plus 10 Haitian gourdes (U.S. $.65), must be paid in cash in U.S. currency. It cannot be paid as part of the airline ticket.
Haiti: General Information
Haiti continues to experience occasional civil unrest, including unofficial roadblocks. There have been attacks on some government buildings by unidentified perpetrators. Travelers are urged to use common sense in avoiding large crowds, which have turned violent.
Haiti: Crime Information
Reports of crime, including armed and sometimes violent robbery, are increasing. Crimes involving occupied and unoccupied vehicles along Route Nationale No. 1 in the port area, in Cite Soleil, and along the airport road continue to be a problem.
Haiti: Embassy
Embassy of Haiti 2144 Wyoming Ave., NW Washington, DC 20008 (202) 939-9200
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From: www.swaroopch.info
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One of my favorite sites that I follow these days is Gadling.com. Webster dictionary says that 'gadling' means 'a roving vagabond'. Nice.
I recently came across an entry about FromParis.com which contains amazing panoramic photographs of Paris, the City of Lights. It is simply awesome. Whatever you do, don't miss visiting this site. You can even zoom into any part of the picture to whatever depth you want!
Read more about people in Antarctica, Thai Cooking, the Valley of Death, paddling in boats, coffee at Vatican City, scuba diving with sharks, kayaking, the India fad, rock climbing in Quebec, surfing in Central America, cycling through Costa Rica, skateboarding, and lots lots more. Has all this caught your attention yet? … it sure caught mine. Makes you wonder what you are doing sitting in front of a screen, doesn't it?
Do leave a comment telling me your favorite entries on that site. That would be interesting.
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churches became the core of the Greater Chartiers Valley Long-Term Recovery team -
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"Many of his parishioners will attend Christmas Eve services at St. Ignatius Church on Finley Avenue, which sat high and dry above the streets that streamed with water and tragedy three months ago. Others will worship in a temporary worship site, itself a testimony to the can-do spirit that's helped communities like his cope with the flood.
The site, in Seton Hall, an administrative building on Mary Street, will feature an altar from DePaul Institute, a crucifix from an old Homestead convent, a pulpit from an Ambridge church, old pews from St. Anne Parish in Castle Shannon and a sacristy cabinet and sink from St. Peter on the North Side."
Malaya-The National Newspaper -
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"By EDMUND SORIANO
THE province of Negros Oriental isn't a major tourist destination yet it offers so much in terms of culture and natural attractions. The irony is the place is often upstaged by two cities that happen to be close by -
Bacolod and Cebu.
The province is located southwest of Negros Island in the Visayas, just north of the island of Cebu and down under the more popular Negros Occidental. Local officials say their province has long played second fiddle to Occidental. Public perception is there is only one province and people tend to remember Negros Occidental, where Bacolod City is located."
Talk of the town -
From: NewsTrove.com
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"It's hard to believe anyone works
in this town anymore. There was a time when you'd walk into a
party and the evening would be reminiscent of a Gujju wedding.
The men on one side. The women on the other.
The men
with fists full of whisky pani. The women with glasses of
nimbu pani. All right, that last bit is stretching things
some. No party in Mumbai has women clutching fruit juice
unless it comes from grapes. But you get the point I'm trying
to make, even if it is exaggerated a wee bit.
The men
would stand there talking about the stock market. Or business."
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The Art of Mastering Jewelry
Choosing The Ideal Engagement And Wedding Jewelry – The Different Options That You Should Know About
One important thing that you should know when it comes to jewelry is the fact that it holds a very special place with regards to the celebration of marriage. Another thing that you need to know when it comes to jewelry is the fact that this thing is used as a sign for the love and loyalty two individuals have for each other, to symbolize the union of two hearts and souls as one and to serve as a representation of the long and lasting bond that two people will have for the rest of their lives as a married couple. And also, there goes the fact that engagement and wedding jewelries as well are not only used for the purpose of symbolizing and representing something, these things are also used for the purpose of making sure that you will become the most beautiful woman or the most handsome man on the day of your wedding day. In line with this matter at hand, if you are going to plan for your wedding day, we have here the different kinds of engagement and wedding jewelry options that you have to take into account if you want to make sure that you will look and feel beautiful on your big day.
The first engagement and wedding jewelry option that we will be introducing to you is engagement rings. You should know by now that engagement rings is the thing that will start everything as this is used when a man wants to propose to a woman, not to mention that this will symbolize a woman being endowed to a man already. And also, there goes the fact that engagement rings are being used by many people, most especially men, as a representation of the promise of marriage. Yes, it is true that in this present day and time that we live in, there are now so many people who are turning their attentions on choosing alternative gemstones in the engagement ring they will be choosing however, choosing to go for a diamond engagement one will certainly never go wrong. If you are planning on proposing to your girlfriend or to your lover and you are looking for the right diamond engagement ring to give here, there are actually three main types of it that you can choose from which are the following: the solitaire ring, a single diamond set that is placed on a gold band, which is considered as the simplest and the most elegant one of all; the second option is to just simple add some accents on the simple design of the diamond solitaire ring to make it look more tasteful, and; the three stone ring which represents the past, the present as well as the future of the couples.
Wedding bands is also one of the engagement and wedding jewelry option that you have to consider. Wedding bands uk (or what we pertained to as wedding rings) are being used during a wedding ceremony, to symbolize the union of the hearts and the soul of two individuals who promise to be together for the rest of their lives.
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Apocalyptic Love is another exercise from Slash musical journey. Slash companion here are Alter Bridge's singer Myles Kennedy, the drummer Brent Fitz (Vince Neil, Alice Cooper) and bassist Todd Kern (Age of Electric) and then captained by Eric Valentine as producer and sound engineer. Although we expect a super guest in this album, there were no notable appearance and this album close as a band work rather than just Slash inviting he or she. This is maybe a little bit disappointing but on other hand a good sign as this work supposedly a solid band works. As the most successful guitarist on our era right now, we burden Slash with quite a high expectation.
Take only a year to finish, we are now handed a package of 13 songs and an hour of listening. Slash is a big brand of guitarist in this era. The media had crucified him with the fix image that equivalent to every male holding a (Gibson) guitar in hand. His work with Guns N' Roses of course the main responsibility of this. But after Slash's Snakepit, Velvet Revover and previous first Slash solo album, we are await of something that rated Slash as the same name with Eric Clapton or Jimmy Page on every list of top ten guitarist. Are we going to have this decade of Sweet Child O' Mine or Nightrain? Well, on quick examination, we got none. But this is more about Slash orientation on this album is not to create a masterpiece ala Chinese Democracy but just a fun rock album with friends (or legally called The Conspirators for his backing band).
So with that in mind, let's just listen to it. Apocalyptic Love starting, and I love it main riff. The riff downgrade the seriousness a lot and we enter the fun mode rather than expecting above the cloud music. Myles Kennedy vocal automatically the main focus, and he did the job well. His vocal lead us to the faithful 90s feel. The second song, One Last Thrill is modern fast hard rock composition. The third song is a little tribute to Slash nostalgic Appetite era, Standing in the Sun comes with Paradise City resembling chops. Then we get into the middle part of album that present songs that are just catchy and crunchy riff over the song. Anastasia is most unique here with Slash playing neo classical stuff, on first listening there a bit of hope Slash would do an instrumental track, but it's not.
There is no epic song in the vibe of November Rain or Estranged. The short song also very much no Rocket Queen formula. Which maybe distinguished how Guns N' Roses is no easy stuff to imitate. Slash solo is actually even much diverse here than his Guns N' Roses year. The guitar tune is need to praise for its crunchy and clean sound designation. Of course this is much due to the song are now more simple hard rock or punk rock. Nevertheless the solo still top notch and very enjoyable. This album need to listen without the need to attribute Slash as media version of god of guitar at this moment.
Metal Harem class: ******* 7 stars out of 10
Slash Apocalyptic Love 2012
Emi Records - Buy it here
1. Apocalyptic Love
2. One Last Thrill
3. Standing in the Su
4. You're a Lie
5. No More Heroes
6. Halo
7. We Will Roam
8. Anastasia
9. Not for Me
10. Bad Rain
11. Hard & Fast
12. Far and Away
13. Shots Fired
Slash- Guitars
Myles Kennedy - Vocals , rhythm guitar
Todd Kerns - Bass, Backing Vocals
Brent Fitz – Drums
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Painter and printmaker Fiona Carver creates original artworks of the sea and landscape. She is very much inspired by nature
and her surroundings with trips to the coast and walks across fields providing unlimited source material for her.
She paints 'en plain air' as much as possible, enjoying the immediacy of the technique which is a nice contrast to the slow planning
involved in her linocut prints. Impressionistic in feel, her work is a response to the atmosphere and feeling of that moment.
New Gallery in Oxfordshire
I am thrilled that my work is now available from the lovely Wychwood Art Gallery in Deddington, Oxfordshire.
Leicester Open 29
My linocut Wave 1 has been accepted into the Leicester Open. In its 29th year, the exhibition opens on 15th December and runs until 2nd February at New Walk Museum, Leicester.
Folksy Interview
I was lucky enough to be interviewed by the lovely people at Folksy as part of their Meet the Maker series. Read the interview to hear more about my inspirations, practices and how I got into printmaking here


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So I just got a job for when I graduate this week. Finally an income!! No more student loans and credit cards! Bliss!
OK, technically I won't start my job until June 9th. And I probably won't get paid for a while after that, but I sure am excited already!
So once the big bucks are flowing in, I'll be able to pay off my credit cards in a few months and get an apartment again! YAY!!! And this time I think I want to live by myself....1st time ever to be roommate-less but I think I want my own place. I guess we'll see a while from now when I have to contemplate paying rent that's not split up at all.
So all of this is a while away and I have a million big things I need to be doing right now, but what have I been wasting my time doing? Looking at apartment searches online. I have to be honest- my original degree might be somewhat real estate related and I might ....LOVE...looking at floor plans. Seriously. I need to stop the madness and start my darn homework before it's due. (PS- Candice I love your complex's floor plans for some of the one bedrooms!)
It's sad. What else is distracting me from doing my homework right now? Trying to figure out if the little government incentive should be spent on a cruise in May after I graduate. Seriously- it seems like the government might have read my blog about a girl needing a vacation and decided to be my sugar daddy. Or pimp- technically Uncle Sam is giving me back my own money.
I love spending money I don't actually have yet. Wheeeee!
Counting my leprechaun goldWednesday, March 19, 2008 Posted by Erica at 9:11 PM | Labels: Money
So I just got a job for when I graduate this week. Finally an income!! No more student loans and credit cards! Bliss!
4 comments:
- Alison said...
Congratulations again! And living alone is the BEST thing in the world. I did the roommate thing for years, then this past year I got my apartment by myself. I heart it. sigh. So quiet. :)
- March 19, 2008 at 9:48 PM
- Rhia Jean said...
Woo-hoo! I didn't know you got a job! Congrats! Let's see how many more exclamation points I can use! And if you ask my opinion...which you didn't but I'm going to share it anyways, GO ON THE CRUISE!!!!!!!!! You deserve it sista!
- March 19, 2008 at 10:32 PM
- Gabby said...
I agree! Go on the cruise. *nods nods*
- March 20, 2008 at 8:11 AM
- WhiteEyebrows said...
Congrats on the job!!! I hope it's exactly what you wanted!
- March 20, 2008 at 8:46 PM


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Identification of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes and Plasmid Types in Isolates of Salmonella Enterica
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Multiple drug resistance is becoming increasingly problematic in the U.S., where antibiotics are overused both in agriculture and healthcare. One way bacteria can develop this resistance is through acquisition of antibiotic resistance genes either on their chromosomes or on plasmids. A plasmid is an autonomous extrachromosomal DNA structure that replicates independently of the bacterial chromosome. Plasmids can be horizontally spread across different bacterial species through conjugation, allowing multiple bacteria the ability to select for a resistant, advantageous phenotype. Typing and characterization of plasmids is important in order to better understand and trace the spread of this resistance. Salmonella enterica, one of the major causes of intestinal illnesses worldwide, has acquired resistance to a number of different antibiotics. The objective of this study was to confirm the presence and location of antimicrobial resistance genes and identify plasmid types in clinical isolates of Salmonella. This was achieved by analyzing their sequenced genomes using web-based programs put together by Center for Genomic Epidemiology . Three programs, PlasmidFinder, ResFinder, and Plasmid Multi locus Sequence Typing (pMLST) were used to provide better characterization and typing of S. enterica plasmids and the resistance genes carried on these plasmids. With the help of these three programs the number of plasmids in five different Salmonella enterica clinical isolates were confirmed, the plasmids were divided into different incompatibility groups, and the resistance genes carried by these plasmids were identified. This analysis will be beneficial in comparing the newly identified plasmids to other plasmids belonging to certain incompatibility groups that have been well studied and found to be associated with specific resistance genes. This will greatly aid in assigning these plasmids to lineages that can in turn help with future comparative analysis studies in order to better understand and combat the spread of resistance in Salmonella.
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Martin, Emily OMSII, "Identification of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes and Plasmid Types in Isolates of Salmonella Enterica" (2016). MU-COM Research Day. 23.


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Framlingham Flyers announce date for Friday Five series
The Framlingham Flyers Running Club have revealed that this year's five mile race will take place on June 16.
The club takes part in the Friday Five series of races each year, with their five miler due to happen at the middle of the month.
The Friday Five series of six races each held on a Friday evening, are 5 miles in length and over varying courses from off road, through multi terrain to road.
The Framlingham 5 is on road and is also the County five mile Championship this year.
But a glitch on their website temporarily prevented people from signing up, and organisers' are keen to encourage interested runners to try again. The race usually fills before the day and kicks off at 7.30pm.
Entries are available online.
There will also be a Junior 2km multi-terrain Fun Run before the five mile event.
It will start at 7pm. Prizes for this will be awarded to the first boy and girl in each age category: U9, U11, U13 and U15, although all finishers will receive a medal.
Entries for the Junior Event will be on the night between 5.30pm and 6.45pm at the race headquarters. For further information on both events visit here.


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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
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Modern Master Bedroom Ideas with Pictures
Often defined as the largest bedroom in the home, the master bedroom is normally occupied by owners of the space regardless of whether it is the largest bedroom in the home or not. . The size of the master bedroom will vary from one home to another. Now for those of you who are here in search of inspiration for your master bedroom decoration here are 5 modern, minimalist and amazing ideas created by Semsa Bilge a 29 years guy from Ankara - Turkey. What is more amazing, is that these modern master bedrooms are not real, they are amazing 3D artworks designed using 3Ds Max, Photoshop, AutoCAD, and CorelDRAW.
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Money will be raised for roads and community facilities in Peterborough through a new model of contributions from developers.
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is expected to raise approximately £18 million towards new infrastructure in Peterborough by 2031.
The introduction of the CIL was agreed by a full meeting of the city council last night (Wednesday, April 15)
The CIL means that a flat fee can be charged for each square metre of floor area in new developments of eligible residential dwellings, supermarkets, convenience retail stores and retail warehouses that get planning permission from April 24 onwards.
The money raised from the levy will be used to fund infrastructure such as roads, schools and community facilities.
A percentage of the levy will be passed on to local communities to help fund infrastructure projects which have been identified as important by residents as part of, for example, a Neighbourhood Plan.
The levy is good news for local people as these changes will make the developer contributions' system faster.Simon Machen
Simon Machen, corporate director of growth and regeneration at the city council, said: "The levy is good news for local people as these changes will make the developer contributions' system faster and more straight-forward.
"It will allow greater choice and flexibility when funding the infrastructure we need to support new developments and the wider community.
"Peterborough is growing as fast as almost anywhere in the UK and this new levy will mean that we will have the funding in place to grow in the right way."
The city council will still use Section 106 planning obligations, although in a scaled back manner, to fund necessary on-site infrastructure improvements such as affordable housing, open space and site specific traffic measures.
For more on the CIL, see http://democracy.peterborough.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=116&MId=3458&Ver=4. A Q&A can be found in Appendix G in the cabinet report.


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From The Daily Press (November 2006)
The sauce became so popular that a Marine sergeant sent an e-mail requesting it by Friday
By Kim O'Brien Root
The Marines are going to get their barbecue sauce.
Four gallons of Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que sauce might not make it in time for a Marine Corps birthday barbecue on Friday, but the yellow-and-orange-labeled sauce is on its way to Al Asad, Iraq, nonetheless.
"Hopefully, it will get there in one piece," said J.C. Pierce, who owns the York County barbecue restaurant and Virginia landmark.
Pierce's received an e-mail request last week from a group of Camp Pendleton-based Marines stationed in Iraq. A former member of their unit was from Newport News and pulled out the sauce at a recent barbecue. The Marines were hooked.
The guys of Combat Logistics Battalion 1 liked the sauce so much that Sgt. Wesley C. Brown wrote to the restaurant and asked if they could possibly get some more sent to them. He hoped to have it in time for the Corp's 231st birthday on Friday.
"The sauce has a sweet kick to it," wrote Brown, a 29 year-old from Phoenix, in an e-mail. "It is by far the best sauce I've had!"
Pierce's responded with gusto.
Andrea Hutchinson, the restaurant's director of operations, spent several days tracking down the correct address at the air base. Monday, the sauce - repackaged in heavy-duty plastic containers - was shipped through the post office en route to Iraq.
"If we can do something to make them feel more comfortable, it's worth it," Pierce said Monday. " We're definitely very proud to do this for them."
The 35-year-old restaurant's act of goodwill might not stop there.
Pierce said he's had other people inquiring about whether they can get sauce sent to a service-member overseas. The popular sauce will also be included in baskets of food the restaurant will be distributing to 11 families they've adopted through Habitat for Humanity for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
In Iraq, though, Brown said a simple thing like a barbecue can really boost morale and help time go by more quickly.
"Every once in a while, the Marines and some of the civilian contractors will get together to have a little BBQ - those are the best times." e-mailed Brown, who added that one civilian contractor working with the unit, Eric Whitehead of Norfolk, has eaten at Pierce's.
"BBQs relieve a lot of stress, homesickness, boredom and hunger (of course) so when we have steaks, chicken or ribs dipped in some outstanding sauce" he continued, "it makes this deployment that much bearable."
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Pine Bluff Mayor Debe Hollingsworth gave an update Tuesday on measures related to recovering from the collapse of the former Band Museum and VFW Post buildings.
Pine Bluff Mayor Debe Hollingsworth gave an update Tuesday on measures related to recovering from the collapse of the former Band Museum and VFW Post buildings.
Hollingsworth said she will have city attorney Althea Hadden-Scott contact Joe Meadors, the owner of a vacant building near Robert English's Mid South Music Store. Hollingsworth said the city is seeking permission to enter Meadors building to see its condition.
Meadors was also the owner of a building at 401 Main St. in Pine Bluff that partially collapsed in February 2014. The collapse ruptured a nearby natural gas line and disrupted train and automobile traffic while leading to an extended shutdown of the street between Fourth and Fifth avenues. No one was injured and officials later determined that debris from that incident had produced minor damage to a nearby store building, which also is unoccupied, The Commercial reported at the time.
The police and fire departments responded along with personnel from the city's street and inspection and zoning departments. Workers from Entergy Corp. and the Centerpoint Energy gas company also reported to the scene.
In February 2014 the city performed an emergency stabilization demolition of 401 Main St. building at Fourth Avenue and Main Street. Meadows paid for the rest of the cleanup and later reimbursed the city, Hollingsworth has previously told The Commercial.
After the meeting Tuesday, Hollingsworth said that Pine Bluff Assistant Fire Marshal Randy Compton will be assessing the integrity of about 107 buildings in an area around Main Street between Barraque Street and Harding Avenue and Pine Street to State Street. Hollingsworth said that she is looking to take an inventory as a precursor to revitalization of downtown Pine Bluff.
"This is a first step toward laying the groundwork for a revitalization," Hollingsworth said. "… We will maintain the historical flavor of downtown. First we will do a physical inspection of all buildings downtown and look at their outside and inside. We will know the conditions."
Hollingsworth said there are obstacles such as building owners who live out-of-state.
"We will have to prove there is an immediate need to obtain a warrant to enter the building," Hollingsworth said. "Our assistant fire marshal Randy Compton is assessing the integrity of the buildings. We may need to bring in a structural engineer. In that case we will persuade a property owner to pay for a structural engineer."
"I do not know that an inspection of this type has been done in our city," Hollingsworth said. "Randy Compton is conducting the assessments. He knows what to look for. He is consistent, thorough, knowledgeable and expedient. This is a part we can do in-house before we get to the point of bringing in a consultant."
Hollingsworth said she will interview consultants extensively, ask how they have improved other cities in the way of revitalization. Revitalization coincides with a three- to five-year plan, Hollingsworth said.
"I have two consultants in mind," Hollingsworth said. "I hope to find someone to pay for the underwriting of a consultant who can understand the dynamics of our downtown."
In other news the Pine Bluff Development and Planning Committee gave a due pass recommendation Tuesday regarding the city selling two parcels of vacant land.
Pine Bluff Inspection and Zoning Department Code Enforcement Officer Mitzi Ruth said the city owns two vacant lots at 5814 W. Fifth Ave. The city does not want to keep parcels of land that it does not use, Ruth said.
She provided documentation in which she stated that these vacant properties do not have any liens against them.
"Word is getting out about land being for sale," Ruth said.
Pine Bluff resident Tekila Jackson wrote a letter offering to buy the two properties for a total of $700.
"I will assure the city of Pine Bluff if my bid is accepted, I will have the land cleared and maintained," Jackson wrote in the letter.
Development and Planning Committee Aldermen Charles Boyd and Lloyd Holcomb Jr. voted to recommend adding the pending transaction to the agenda of the upcoming full City Council meeting on Monday, March 16. Development and Planning Committee Alderman Glen Brown Jr. was absent.


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We have just launched a new website for the Andy's Airport Cars website!
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Got $25 to help support the Armstrong High Softball team? (UPDATE 2X)
These are the hoodies y'all helped get for the team.
Thank you everybody!
We raised $507 of our $500 goal for the
Armstrong High Softball Team this weekend.
The call has gone out on Armstrong Wildcats Athletics Facebook group for help in supporting the Armstrong High Softball team.
Coach Glenn Anderson says, "We are in need of sponsorships [for] pre-game meals and purchase of hoodies for the players. Any assistance in these areas will be very appreciated.
It will take approximately $100 to feed the team of 20 for a given game. The price per hoody is approximately $18 ($360 outfits the whole squad).
Groups and individuals can donate towards the program. Donations can be made out to Armstrong High School Softball Program and sent to the school at 2300 Cool Lane, Richmond, Virginia 23223. Contact Coach Anderson at (804)543-9097 for more information.
If you find it easier to donate online, we have also launched the Support the Armstrong Softball Team fundraiser on Indiegogo. We would like to raise at least $500 towards a set of hoodies and a meal for the young ladies. Can you give $25?
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Minute book of the Working Committee of the Dinorwic Quarry Hospital Fund, 1916-1925.
Minute Book of the Dinorwic Quarry Hospital Fund
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Dinorwic Slate Quarry operated at Llanberis in Gwynedd (formerly Caernarfonshire), a town that developed because of the slate-quarrying industry. Commercial quarrying began at the Dinorwic slate quarries in the early nineteenth century and was at its peak between 1850 and 1910, employing over 3,000 men. Railways worked by dozens of small steam locomotives transported slate to the sea at a harbour known as Port Dinorwig (now Y Felinheli). Health and safety conditions at the quarry werefar from ideal resulting in a significant number of serious and fatal accidents. Economic conditions forced the quarry's closure in 1969 and it is now the site of a major tourist attraction commemorating the quarry and its workers.
Dinorwic Quarry opened a hospital for its employees in 1876 (a doctor was appointed in 1883 !)
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I was inspired by discussions with my colleagues today around the subject of "mobile enablement."
It occurs to me that our mobile device is quickly becoming our most important "Relationship Enabler."
Mobile devices began as very expensive devices that enabled a rarefied few to interact and form relationships with other people in the most fundamental of ways – talking.
1989 seems so long ago in the world of mobile, when Motorola introduced the MicroTAC, an innovative new flip design where the mouthpiece folded over the keypad. Weighing in at nearly one-pound, the model sold for between US$2,495 and US $3,495, plus $1.50+ per minute of talk time (in 1989 dollars, when gasoline sold for $1.19/gallon, I might add).
Now, fewer than 10% of households in the U.S. are "land-line" only.
Lower costs and exponential growth in capabilities is enabling our mobile devices to conduct an increasingly complex host of human activities and relationships. We're enabled to connect and bond through the sharing of intimate moments and images with distant friends and family with Facebook and Twitter on our phones and tablets. We can pay our bills and manage our banking relationships with simple-to-use apps our bankers have created.
We can create a relationship with weather-casters across the globe and get the forecast, and more often a peek at the radar, for virtually anywhere on the planet in a click.
A cup of coffee is as easy as swiping our phone at Starbucks, who now claims 25% of their sales are paid by customers using their mobile devices instead of cash or cards.
Carrying around a pocket full of credit cards, even a drivers' license, will soon be as obsolete as an 8-track player. Google Wallet will make carrying plastic cards and leather in a man's back pocket obsolete.
You will interact with your favorite merchants using your mobile device as a storage device and enabler for payment choice, loyalty rewards, offers tailored expressly for you.
For sales people, mobile will become the ultimate tool in building human connections and relationships. Forget exchanging business cards at that networking event. Instead you'll bump phones and share contact info seamlessly through apps like LinkedIn. You can ditch your Rolodex and all those old-school paper business cards you've collected over the years at trade show by scanning them into your contacts directory using apps like CardMunch.
I maintain my relationships with my real estate broker through an app. And, my Insurance broker. And my investment broker.
All this talk is making me hungry and longing for a quick escape into the movies with friends and family. Not a problem with my mobile, because I can make dinner reservations, send out invitations to my posse, pre-order our meals , and buy everyone tickets to the show – right down to picking our seats using my phone.


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GAYLORD — Throughout the past week, an organization known as The 99% Spring, sponsored by more than 40 organizations, has conducted leadership training in nonviolent activism across the nation.
According to The 99% Spring, 100,000 people signed up for the training.
At the Gaylord 99% Spring training, held Monday, 24 people from Gaylord and surrounding areas attended.
By the end of the training, the participants decided they'd form an ongoing group known as the "Gaylord 99%."
Gaylord resident Bill Wieske hosted the event at his home. He had organized an Occupy Wall Street protest in Gaylord last November.
"I was drawn to Occupy because of the way they framed the argument," Wieske said. "The government is working well for the 1 percent and not very well for the 99 percent."
The training was guided by a DVD, which included a history of protest movements in the U.S. Emphasis was placed on the nonviolent aspect of protesting.
The DVD was paused periodically so trainees could carry out specific activities. One required them to break into groups of four and share why they are part of the 99 percent. The following are excerpts from the comments of one group:
"I went back to school to become a social worker," said Gabe Radeka, 40, a former Detroit teacher. "I have $50,000 in student debt and can't get a job. I developed rheumatoid arthritis and am uninsured."
A teacher at North Central Michigan College, Seamus Norgaard, 62, seemed most concerned about his students and the future of education.
"Students started coming to class in the middle of one semester saying they had to move because their homes had been foreclosed," Norgaard said. "Some of my students depend on assistance. By the next school year, my class was down from 23 to six students."
Maria Wesserle, 26, is a free spirit who has been hitchhiking and train hopping across the country.
"My family was poor, food stamps and all," she said. "I guess I'll still be poor. I'm trying to find a way to live where I won't be part of the injustice going on. I'm about to become homeless."
Cathy Lester, 68, said she is getting by financially now but is worried about the cost of health care in the U.S.
"I lived in England for years," she said. "Don't believe what you read about their health care. It's great. I wrote about it in a blog I write for the Traverse City Record-Eagle. Readers didn't believe me. I sent e-mails to all my English friends, asking them to write back about their health care and posted their answers on my blog."
Another activity was for the group to develop a statement of who they were as a group and their major concerns. They chose concerns they stated would address inequalities and secure the rights of the middle and working classes in politics, education, employment, women's rights, environment and children's futures.
The group was encouraged to choose a project. Among the possibilities discussed, two were chosen to research. They were the protesting of cutbacks of employees and closing of the distribution center at the Gaylord post office and the overcutting of timber on state lands permitted by the Department of Natural Resources.
A decision on which to protest will be made at the next meeting, which will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at the Otsego County Library, 700 S. Otsego Ave.
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Channel Nine is facing a flurry of complaints over its coverage of the Winter Olympics, following a series of homophobic comments made by Eddie McGuire and Mick Molloy.
Commentating on the figure skating performance given by three-time US champion Johnny Weir, McGuire and Molloy began to poke fun of the Lady Gaga-inspired routine.
Joking that Weir "left nothing in the closet", and making references to Brokeback Mountain, the pair's jocular routine continued.
Irate Twitter users instantly started filling the site with complaints about the duo's comic styling.
Sydney Star Observer began fielding its own barrage of complaints this morning.
Channel Nine has been contacted for further comment about how many official complaints were received and whether any action will be taken by management over the issue.
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Brewery Review of Maine Beer Company in Freeport, ME.
I know I'm going to get a lot of grief for this review, but I believe Maine Beer Company (through no fault of their own) is the equivalent of an over-hyped movie. Everyone makes a huge deal out of it and fawns over it and it sells out very quickly, and unfortunately it can't measure up to the ridiculously high expectations. In my neck of the woods bars announce days ahead of time when they are getting a certain Main Beer Co. beer on draught (like Lunch IPA), and it can often sell out in a day, maybe two at most. Also, there is often audible gasps from the bar patrons around me when they unexpectedly come across a Maine Beer Co. beer on draught, like a giddy schoolgirl they exclaim, "Oh my God,… they have Peeper here! We better order one before it's gone!". Naturally I had to know what all the fuss was about, so I went there.
First, let's talk about all the positives. Maine Beer Co. and its tasting room are in a nice modern facility that has a farmhouse feel. The tasting room is of adequate size to meet the demand and they had 8 of their beers to choose from. Every beer I tried was well-crafted and an excellent example of the genre it represented. In fact, that was my biggest takeaway from my visit. Maine Beer Co. makes really awesome traditional-style beers, with only classic, pure ingredients. What I mean is, they have taken the time to make the best version of each beer style in their lineup, like Porter, IPA, Stout, Pale ale, etc. with no fuss and no gimmicks. Like a craftsman of old, a tanner who makes the finest leathers, a milliner that make the highest quality hat or a blacksmith making a sword for royalty.
What I didn't find at Maine Beer Co. was innovation, experimentation or any whimsy (not that whimsy is required in beer-making). You won't find any beers that are smoked, barrel-aged, sour, or have any non-traditional ingredients in the brew (like fruit, spices, cocoa nibs, maple, vanilla, coffee, hot peppers, etc.). That's just the way they choose to do things, like beer purists, and there is nothing wrong with that. In fact, they make a damn good beer, and that's why I feel a little bad about this review. The folks at Maine Beer Co. have done nothing but put out a quality product, but…
It's not worth all the hype. It's good beer. I'd say some of it is really good beer. However, I wouldn't say it's any better than many of the beers from other local breweries in that coastal Maine area, like Hidden Cove, Bissell Brothers, Funky Bow, etc. They certainly aren't some superior entity when compared to all the great breweries in New England. The bottom line is, they didn't ask for the hype, and I'm not sure what caused it to snowball, but it does exist. If you want a high-quality well-made beer from people that obviously care about their craft, go to Maine Beer Co., but if your looking for the latest trend (Funky Bow Midnight Special Coffee Porter) or something inventive (Bissell Bros. I-Lucky IPA w/ Rice & Ginger), or just something you've never tasted before (Hidden Cove Jali Sour Jalapeno Apricot Ale aged in Tequila Barrels), Maine Beer Co. may not be the place for you.


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How I gave up drinking in the music industry (and survived)
A friend of mine once said to me, 'I don't know how you don't drink Viv Fantin!!!!'
It wasn't a question. More of a plaintive statement, but the subtext was clear. How the hell do you get through the day without a drink? Not. One. Drop.
I'm in the music industry and no longer drink alcohol. Actually, it's not a new thing. Roughly nine years ago, I made a tough personal choice and gave up drinking altogether. I have honestly never felt better. I feel clearer. I am more productive. I now know definitively that children and hangovers don't mix.
I know many, many people in the creative industries who are in a constant state of trying to cut back, slow down or stop drinking altogether. A few have managed to pull it off, cold turkey. Many abstain during the dedicated months (febfast, Dry July, Ocsober) but find it hard to sustain. There are festivals, launches, tours, conferences, lunches, chart positions to celebrate, and sorrows to drown. There's often something in the way and plans to cut down or quit are derailed. The thinking becomes future focused, "When such and such is over, I'll stop". But then the next thing gets in the way.
In many creative workplaces drinking on the job is not exactly discouraged. In some offices I've shared, it's actually been condoned. At 10am. So there can be a culture of enabling, often in the spirit of good fun and camaraderie. And if you're a person who seriously struggles with addiction on any scale, this can spell big trouble. For those wishing to cut back or stop altogether, inner strength, support and some very clear boundaries are in order.
From the diluted to the extreme
The last thing I want is for this to come across as preachy. I'm not a wowser. I've done more than my share of boozing and (mostly) enjoyed it at the time. I've gone through phases of drinking every night of the week then cut back to just weekends and binged all over again. I'm pretty sure I've participated in at least one of those quit-alcohol themed months. I've been hung over, silly, slurry, feisty and said a few regrettable things.
But I wasn't drinking to numb any pain. I didn't have a problem with alcohol. I didn't black out. I was just a run of the mill social drinker from the suburbs who happened to land in the music industry. I drank for fun and because my peers did it. It's really important for me to make this distinction as I don't want to compare my situation with that of a person who is really struggling with alcohol addiction. Because I know that to be brutal.
Even when I drank I didn't ever get really smashed. Just pleasantly sloshed, sozzled enough to be able to sit around dark bars into the small hours debating the merits of Oasis versus Blur or why You Am I never cracked it in America. I was mostly in control of myself.
I was also very lucky. I don't have an addictive personality and I didn't feel as though I was masking any deep seated psychological problems by drinking. But I did have health issues that were being seriously compromised by drinking so the choice was simple. In the end, I just wanted to stop because my health was at stake. It was a simple equation. Drinking seriously aggravated my auto-immune condition. Not drinking made it feel better.
I stopped for good when I fell pregnant with my second child and (conveniently) totally lost my taste for alcohol. I realise not everyone reading this will find it so easy. I know there are degrees of social drinking that veer wildly from the diluted to the extreme. But having a powerful catalyst certainly helped me stop.
Would they think I'm a killjoy?
So I did it. And then I worried. Would I still be included in social events? If so, would I still want to go? Would I have the stamina to stay up all night that booze seems to offer? Would my friends want to hang around a non-drinker? Would they think I'm a killjoy? Would I have social anxiety without the crutch of alcohol? All these questions and more had to be asked and answered.
I've had to coach myself through a number of these fixed mindsets I had in place around my alcohol consumption:
- Would I become boring? HOPEFULLY NOT
- Would my friends change their behaviour around me? SOME BUT NOT MY CLOSE ONES
- Could I still have fun without booze enhancement? YES
- Would people still include me? YES
- Would I get all judgey being around others who drink to excess? I TRY VERY, VERY HARD NOT TO.
In order to process the change, I had to focus on the upsides, which were:
- I can still have nights out with my friends (just not as late)
- My mind is clearer
- I don't get hangovers
- I still say what I think
- I'm a cheap date
- I've saved money
- I no longer care what other people think of my non-drinking
- People don't have to watch me dance in public
The Downside
Truth is, some relationships will change. Some temporarily, others might be dealt a fatal body blow. There is a period of adjustment that can be uncomfortable. Not just for the person doing away with alcohol but for the friends and loved ones who have only ever known that person as a drinker. The dynamic shifts. You will change.
It's worth examining the motives behind your drinking. If you're trying to drink less or stop drinking, consider the following:
- Do you actually like drinking?
- How much time and effort goes into drinking?
- How much money goes into drinking?
- Is drinking holding you back from achieving your goals?
- Is drinking interfering with your life?
- Does drinking make you feel good about yourself?
- Do you drink for pleasure or use alcohol as a crutch for social anxiety?
- Specifically, what are the regular effects of drinking? (Regular hangovers, waking up feeling you've said or done the wrong thing, feeling as though you have to apologise to friends the morning after.)
- What's the upside of drinking?
- What's the downside?
- What is the worst thing that could happen if you cut back or stop?
- What are the positive outcomes?
The curious side of human nature
I've learned some interesting things about human nature since I gave up drinking alcohol. Firstly, there is an insecurity around both drinking and not drinking alcohol. In some quarters there's a deep-seated suspicion of people who don't drink. It's so culturally ingrained that some folks can't seem to wrap their heads around standing in a bar with a non-drinker. People are genuinely perplexed and curious. They want to know WHY. In fact, at times, people have demanded to know why. Sometimes in a funny way. Other times in just a gob-smackingly, painful way. That's probably been the hardest part. Feeling as though I have to constantly justify my non-drinking.
I recently read an article about how to 'survive' being a non-drinker. Included was a helpful tip which involved standing around with a decoy drink, basically a mocktail with a little colourful cocktail umbrella in it so people would be fooled. But I don't want to trick people! It's taken me a while but I own my sobriety and will back it every time.
I've stopped feeling as though I have to explain myself these days. That feels good. My close friends get it. My family gets it although I know my husband occasionally pines for the looser, drinking version of me he met all those years ago.
I still go to festivals, parties and launches, and feel like I can hold my own without having to drink. I don't feel like a social pariah, but in my more vulnerable moments, I feel like an outsider and that feels lonely. Do I miss drinking? Sometimes. But when I come close to someone with a raging hangover, muscle memory kicks in. I just don't want to go back there. Ever.
So now, at every event and festival, there is a growing number of us who huddle together over our sparkling mineral waters. I'm sure the irony is not lost on any of us.
Reproduced with permission from my blog Next Act Coaching.


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The father of history, Herodotus was born in Bodrum!
The Greek Historian, Herodotus, later renowned as 'the father of history', was born in 484 BC in Halicarnassus. At the time, Halicarnassus was a Greek colony, though today, it is known as Bodrum, Turkey.
Born into a prominent family, Herodotus enjoyed the benefits of a classical education, which provided him with an extensive intimacy of ancient Greek literature.
In approximately 475 BC, already in his early thirties, political unrest between his family and the then rulers of Halicarnassus dictated that Herodotus travel and live abroad for several years. It is believed that he journeyed extensively throughout the Persian and Greek empires of the time. Tradition has it that he began his travels on the island of Samos, though he would later visit Asia Minor, Babylonia, Egypt, and Greece, exploring almost in it's entirety the ancient Middle East
Though he did not choose to settle there, Herodotus´ central role in the rebellion against the disliked ruler of Halicarnassus provided him with the rights and privileges of a full citizen. Athens, circa 447 BC, was considered to be the cultural center of the Greek world, and it was there that Herodotus chose to dwell for a number of years, gaining the respect and admiration of men like Pericles, the Athenian statesman, as well as that of Greece's most illustrious scholars of the time. His fame and literary talents were such that the people of Athens awarded him with a sizable fortune.
In 443 BC, Thurii, one of many colonies sponsored by Greek city states for reasons of commerce and employment for the citizens, offered Herodotus citizenship. Having become disillusioned with the greater rights he was given due to his status in Athens, he readily accepted, and settled there in the south of Italy.
In Thurii, Herodotus immersed himself in the creation of his greatest work, 'Inquiry', the Greek word for History. This extensive work has since been divided, by scholars, into nine parts. The initial six parts, in introduction, provide insight into the customs, history, legends and traditions of the various ancient populations at that time, while the final three explore the rivalry and conflict rampant between the empires of Greece and Persia in the early part of the fifth century BC.
Herodotus maintained that a great conflict between Persia and Greece, representative of the centers of Eastern and Western traditions, was inevitable as civilization developed. Although imprecise on some historical counts, perhaps due to his use of the collective works of his predecessors as complemented through exploring the wisdom he gained over the long course his journeys, in Inquiry, Herodotus appears to have gone to great pains in his quest for accuracy. He imparted upon the Ionic dialect an elegance in his turn of phrase that appeals to the senses in bringing forth a richness in the qualities he described, particularly in the case of Persia. His prose illuminates the main premise through focus on episodic diversion, without breaking the narrative flow.
Thomas Babington Macaulay stated that Herodotus:-
"Wrote as it is natural that he should write, He wrote for a nation susceptible, curious, lively, and insatiably desirous of novelty and excitement."
It was the belief of Herodotus that no stability exists in the affarirs of man. Rather, the universe is governed by Fate and Chance. Arrogance, or Hubris, attracts the wrath of the gods, known as Nemesis, and so Moral decision holds a key role.
It is widely accepted that Herodotus fathered Greek and Roman traditions of historiography through his attempts to explore and discover moral direction in reflection over important occurrences.
In 425 BC, Herodotus passed away.


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Cavalier Carpets are a carpet manufacturer based in Lancashire. They design and manufacture Wilton, Axminster and tufted carpets for residential and contract markets using both wool and synthetic fibres. They briefed us to refresh the current brand, design and develop a new corporate website and create a new campaign to promote their bespoke carpet range.
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2010 Model Coe Shaker (Second Hand) -This machine has the older model of the head but it has only 680 Hours of use
For the harvesting of Olives for oil and Tree Nuts
This machine is operated by 2 personnel and mechanize the collection of the fruit into a 500 kg bin. It reduces the the harvesting labour on a traditional shaker team from 12 to 3 people and increase the harvesting speed from 700 to +- 2000 trees per day.
- Model: 2010
- Total Hours: 680
- New Price: 240 000 USD
- Condition: In 100 % working order, see photo's below
See new range of COE harvesting units: http://www.theolivecentre.com/Olive-Equipment/Mechanical-Harvesters/COE-Olive-Harvesters.html
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George Kapetanios ,
Queen Mary, University of London
October 1, 2004
Datasets in a variety of disciplines require methods where both the sample size and the dataset dimensionality are allowed to be large. This framework is drastically different from the classical asymptotic framework where the number of observations is allowed to be large but the dimensionality of the dataset remains fixed. This paper proposes a new test of diagonality for large dimensional covariance matrices. The test is based on the work of John (1971) and Ledoit and Wolf (2002) among others. The theoretical properties of the test are discussed. A Monte Carlo study of the small sample properties of the test indicate that it behaves well under the null hypothesis and has superior power properties compared to an existing test of diagonality for large datasets.
J.E.L classification codes: C12, C15, C23
Keywords:Panel data, Large sample covariance matrix, Maximum eigenvalue


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Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 to sport online co-op, director talks a little Itagaki smack
Just got back from Tecmo's big game announcement. If you like not being surprised you'll be thrilled, it was for Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2. On hand to present was the lead director Yosuke Hayashi. We were all treated to the brand spankin' new trailer of the game and what it shows is what you'd expect. Ryu slices, and Ayane, just announced to be in it a little while ago, also slices. And then yet another familiar-ish face pops up: Momiji, from the DS release Dragon Sword. Apparently, she'll be playable as well.
But the treat announcement that raised my eyebrows was that we are going to get online cooperative play this time around. So along with Ryu, you can join on with your hot, large breasted friend probably named Ron who lives upstate, and you both can slice together. It's almost romantic, but definitely sounds fun.
In addition, Hayashi did a brief QA session and some just couldn't help but bring up old Tomonobu Itagaki. He's like Tecmo's personal Jack Thompson… jut doesn't go away. Just hearing the name prompted him, completely foregoing the translator. His immediate response basically answered the question, saying that the "DNA" of the game is still the same. The team is still there, and the spirit is the same as it ever was. To top it off he threw in referring to Itagaki as the "so-called" creator of the series. Buuuurn! When asked if he plans to live up to the massive ego, he simply stated that "I will let my games speak for me, and not my words."
Overall an entertaining little presentation, and hopefully we'll have that trailer up for you all to ogle over as soon as possible. Until then, give these screens a taste.


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Just a little reminder that it is our annual French Day celebration next week.
Children can come dressed in blue, white and red for the French flag or in French costume if they would like to!
Year 3-6 will be taking part in French crepe cooking workshops with Nick the Chef from Cooking4Life, whilst Nursery-Year 2 will be having their own little French picnic of croissants and brioche.
Please let a member of staff know of any allergies if they are not already aware.
Keep an eye out on the website for our French Day post to see all the things we got up to.


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Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports reports that "people close" Peyton Manning will be unable to resume his career after his progress has hit a plateau.
Cole writes that Manning's nerves in his arm are not healing as fast as doctors believed they would which has left him with limited velocity when throwing the ball.
This is a pretty serious sign as a certain amount of atrophy is expected but the fact that's he been unable to progress in the last few months could be an indication that he'll never be able to return to form.
"If you're getting consistent improvement, then that's OK. Even if it's going from lifting 10 pounds to 15 pounds to 20 pounds over a stretch of weeks, that's fine," said a doctor familiar with spinal surgery but hasn't worked with Manning. "If you hit a plateau, that's a problem. … Now, I say that, but I also tell patients who have been through it that it can take up to a year to find out exactly how much strength you're going to get back."
Colts owner Jim Irsay has said that he would like to keep Manning but the uncertainty surrounding his health leaves the team with very few options. Manning has been unwilling to renegotiate his upcoming bonus of $28 million which will almost certainly result in him being released on March 8th.
"Right now, Peyton is at about six months. He should have a much better idea by July or August just how far he's going to get … even then, that's only a part of it. You can tell about 80 percent of how the nerves and the muscles are healing by rehab. What you really have to see is how his arm holds up when he starts to throw. Does he have the same velocity on the 15-yard out? Can he throw the 60-yard pass? Can he throw for 30 minutes before his arm gets tired? Can he throw for an hour? It's a very complicated process."
At this point it's safe to say that the question is no longer whether or not he'll be released by the Colts but will he ever be able to play again. It's still hard to image any of this happening a little over a year ago when Manning was playing in the playoffs, possibly for the last time.


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Analog IC Layout Engineer
- Recruiter
- IC Resources Ltd
- Location
- France
- Salary
- Depending on experience
- Posted
- 20 Feb 2018
- Closes
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- Contact
- Ane Bauer
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Analog IC Layout Engineer
Salary depending on experience
A company specialising in leading edge CMOS image sensors is looking for an inspired and proactive Analog IC Layout Engineer for their design centre in France to support their dynamic team in leading a paradigm shift in image sensor design across many industries. Your key responsibilities will be to floorplan and create cells, block and macro-level abstracts, custom layout and DRC/LVS verified circuits in CMOS technology using leading edge design tools.
Being also the interface for the foundry, you will work closely with the Design Engineers and be involved with several projects simultaneously. Your task include:
IC layout at the device, cell and block levels and full chip assembly level.
Layout of full custom Analog and Digital standard cell library components.
Initial and final block-level and chip-level floorplanning to optimize overall chip layout area and performance.
Top level chip integration, I/O and ESD pad-ring.
Physical layout verification (DRC, LVS, ERC)
Perform parasitic and timing extraction as well as EM
As the successful Analog IC Layout Engineer you will be industry degree qualified in Electrical or Computer Engineering and have 3+ years of Analog IC Layout experience using CMOS technology, ideally below to 65 nm. You should have knowledge and experience of standard Analog matching and routing methodologies, an understanding of ESD, lithography, EM, DFM, antenna effects and manufacturing challenges. Working knowledge of Cadence Virtuoso, Assure, PVS and Mentor Calibre are essential.
Experience in pixel and column readout, ADC as well as in the layout of ADCs, DACs, PLLs, OPAs/OTAs, bandgap, LDOs, I/V references is a plus as well as working knowledge of Linux system (C, C++, Shell, Skill, TCL, Perl).
This is a unique opportunity for an Analog IC Layout Engineer with very good English skills and a passion for their work and an interest in image sensors to join a company in France. French language skill are not a requirement to be considered for this position.
For more information please contact Ane at IC Resources with your CV and a time that suits you for a call.


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Delphi. For those familiar with it the name is synonymous with evil. If Jerusalem was the throne of God, than Delphi was the seat of Satan. This was the center of all ancient cult worship. This is where people would come from all over the known world every year to consult with the future-telling oracle. I don't have enough time to really go into all the details, but let's just say 2000 years ago you probably wouldn't want to raise your kids here.
This is the Temple to Apollo and the center of the cult city. People would hand a priest a written question to ask the oracle. The priest would then enter into the temple where the oracle was sitting in a special chamber. Interestingly this chamber was directly over a fissure in the earth that emitted noxious vapors. These vapors would cause the oracle to utter nonsense words which would be interpreted by the priests. (These interpretations were very vague). The oracle could never be wrong.
This is the entrance to the oracle chamber.
We walked through the Delphi museuem which is loaded with artifacts from the cult days. You can still very clearly feel a strong sense of demonic oppression in certain parts of the museum.


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It is a simple fact that talking to any medical professional about your mental health is extremely challenging. You are faced with a stranger, someone you have no experience of, no idea as to whether they are supportive of mental health patients – and now you have to tell them your innermost thoughts and fears.
The situation as described above is undeniably delicate, yet it is one that many people find themselves having to go through. If you move home, or your existing doctor retires, then you may find yourself experiencing the issue anew yourself – and if you do, the thoughts below may help you to ensure the process is as smooth, simple, and effective as it can possibly be.
Take a friend or family member to your first appointment
Talking to a medical professional about mental health can be incredibly challenging, especially if you are going through a low period. To ensure you have the support you need, ask a friend or family member to attend the first appointment with you. This ensures you will have a friendly, familiar face in the room and are thus more likely to feel comfortable discussing the issues you are experiencing.
Ask your new doctor to read your records
Thanks to tech solutions such as cloud-based EHR, your new doctor should have access to your medical records the moment you meet them. Rather than trying to explain a complex mental health history, you can simply request that they take a moment to read through your records for themselves. This ensures that your new doctor is able to glean a doctors-eye-view insight into your mental health, which means they will be all the more likely to pick things up quickly and follow a similar route to your previous doctor.
Have clear expectations in mind
When going into the appointment, it's helpful to know what you are hoping the outcome will be – for example, a change of medication or referral for therapy. If you have a clear idea of what you are hoping for, you can focus on this and use it to shape the conversation.
Be prepared to seek a second opinion
Unfortunately, some primary care physicians are not particularly well-trained in assisting those with mental health conditions. As a result, it is important to be prepared to seek a second opinion if the appointment does not go as you hope. See the first appointment with a new doctor almost as an audition; you are meeting with them to see if they are a suitable choice as your doctor, rather than you already having accepted that they are your doctor and thus being bound by their decisions. If they show signs of not being particularly well-versed in mental health matters, thank them for their time, and seek a second opinion – this can be inconvenient, but it is preferable to trying to obtain treatment with a doctor who is unsuitable for your specific needs.
In conclusion
Talking to a new doctor about mental health problems is undeniably difficult, but hopefully, the tips above should ensure you will feel confident in navigating the process.


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Over….thirty years ago
I found myself a tribe
At a college outside of Philly
That had an Augustinian vibe
Corr Hall, t'was the incubus
A dorm, just for Freshman men
The bonds were formed, tight as fuck
It's been one wild ride since then
Sophomore year, most of us lived
In Sullivan Third Floor West
Those who didn't, just came on by
Always giving us their mayhemic best
Our dorm wing, oh baby did it reek
Of beer, of pizza, of pussy, of dope
The Boys Were Back In Town you know
And mama, we pushed the envelope
Third Floor West was a bastion of testosterone
A seething cauldron of Mayhem, Noise, and Madness
I played my drums at 2 AM
Fuck 'Em if they wanted to rest
We partied, we laughed, we were very naughty boys
We even formed a band
The Albino Skunks, my brainchild
The Best Band In The Land
Skullduggery! Debauchery! Tomfoolery! Outlandishness!
That was our stock in trade
But we were all so genuine and lovable
Man, we had it made
Mole, Murph, Charlie, Harry, Hawk
Coons, Billy Bud, Mike, Cage, DoucheMan, Prep
Bobby, Timmy, SuperFly, Triple Jay, Andy
Who did I forget?
The next two years, The Skunk House was the epicenter
A Total Dive of ill repute, scandal, and fun
We defaced her walls, nearly burnt her down,
Billy Bud painted giant murals to the envy of everyone
Today, years later, my life's sweetest sugar
Is that we still make time for each other
The dance we do
Can not be described
By any other word but "Brother"
In every group
There has to be
A romantic, a poet, a soul
One who will always say The Unsaid
To help us ROCK AND ROLL
"I Love You KnuckleHeads With Every Fucking Fiber of My Heart."
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March 15, 2018
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x series sounds good.not going to buy x1 but wating for somting more like hp 614c.hope sony realise someting in 2009.something real good.
click the specifications at the left.
RAM is now updated from 128MB to 256MB :) :)
@at the guy in ip 25lh, i'm crying not because my car is using petrol whose cost is increasing but its because its using white kerosin which is costlies than petrol.
I had used many nokia phones but non satisfied me, now i tried sony ericsson w200i and t610 in past as a trial know what they both excelled nokia of the same range in many ways. Se phones are durable than nokia.
lol about the petrol prices..
you havent seen anything yet.
i reckon they will have quadrupled in 5 years.
its good though, stop people driving so much
You are like those people who never owns a car and always crying about ever increasing petrol prices....
Nokia fone's r really boring and are low in quality and poor battery life. They might have a 5mp cam but what's the use of a cam that cant clearance and good image quality, size isn't everything. And about the screen there is no big difference between a 65k and a 16m screen as long as both are tft. All nokia phones restarts by themself without a cause this is really annoying. Browsing in nokia is really a nightmare. Music experience in nokia huh can't even imagine it no quality no loudness. All nokia phones are really slow to use. Bad call clarity. Totally having nokia in life is almost having trouble in life.
touchscreen AND qwerty keyboard?
HSDPA 7.2mbps???????
That's some crazy stuffs right there.
If this comes out the same time as N96 it will give it some serious competition... This is pure win
what the... $499 to $599??
now that's unexpected price... hell yeah!!!
@ loosed from nokia
So can you give me some link of website where you can saw the built in VGA? Do you have some? You again came with evidence...your fellow fans are saying xperia window mobile OS only support 65 K colors....
So if you are right then give the proof.ok. I like this device thats y i am asking you.
Again saying next time come up with proof of some official link.ok... Goodluck...
-Did you know that with a metal casing you loose reception for the WIFI, with the plastic cover the wave goes through better!!!
Experia X1 is missing:
-5MP camera
-Xenon flash
-TV out
-Less weight than 158 g, this is a joke or what?
-Only 65K colors screen because Windows Mobile 6.1 only support 65K of color...
-This phone should be selling at $499 to $599 max but not $899 : http://www.cellhut.com/Sony-Ericsson-XPERIA-X1-Unlocked-4824.html
For all the rest this will be a very good phone! Maybe the Experia X2 will have those missing features!!!
guys can u tell me what is the difference between hsdpa 2100 and umts 2100 network plz?
This takes the mobile phone industry to a new level.This phone is OFF THE HOOK
Still "coming soon", LOL. I guess they never fixed the bugs. By the time they release this phone, the touchscreen trend would be over and all that's left to buy this phone are those loyal SE fans who would by any SE products regardless if it's working or not, lol.
Here is a site with tha whitepapers:
nokia s60's are not easier.. menu after sub menu.With wm software you can access everything from the homescreen with a click or tap.If you prefer nokia s60 so be it but don't write a load of tosh about WM6 professional


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Doll Kit for "Heidi" a 26" Christmas Reindeer - doll pattern from Sparkles n Spirit.
Doll Kit includes: all fabrics required to make one (1) Heidi Reindeer Doll.
KIT includes: 1 Pattern, 1 Fabric Kit, 1 Woodkit, 1 Accessory Pak.
PLEASE NOTE: Kits are one of a kind....Fabrics will vary per kit as chosen by designer but
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Patterns Are Not Returnable.
Some additional supplies may be needed.
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The Breakfast Club. Every teenager on the planet can relate to this movie. "So it's sorta social, demented and sad, but social. Right? " - Bender
Feathered hair. I spent HOURS feathering my hair each day.
Atari "Adventure". This game rocked on so many levels. I hated the fucking bat.
MTV and the "Thriller" video. It still rocks. I wanted to be one of the dancing zombies. BAD.
Rollerskating! Skate King Rules!
Ms. Pacman. If I had all those quarters back...
Beastmaster. Yummy. and who didn't love Codo and Podo??
Raiders of the Lost Ark. Best. Movie. Ever.
I remember going to see the midnight showing of this with my mom. AWESOME. Yes, I still say awesome. You have the rest of your life to get over it.
Levi Button-Fly 501's; ripped with bleach spots. Tapered down the leg for maximum sexiness.
Someday I will be Back in Black.
Tag, you are all it.


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Smart 10 Surface is a small, surface mount, aluminium profile that houses LED strip- it is extremely versatile and is great for cove or coffer lighting. It works as detailing in a ceiling, wall or floor space. It is smaller, lighter and shallower than some other profiles in the series, so it won't be too heavy or bulky on plasterboard or delicate cabinetry. It's also a good pick for cabinetry and recessing into furniture. This profile is perfect for highlighting and emphasising architectural detail, as well as providing some general illumination.
Supplied in standard 2m lenghts. The maximum LED strip width that can be installed is 10 mm.


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Affinity Rescue seeks to rescue, transport, rehabilitate and re-home abandoned pets by providing a network of foster homes and volunteers. Utilizing the experience and guidance of professionals within the animal welfare community, our goal is to promote the affinity between humans and animals which includes reducing overpopulation and abuse of pets. Our mission also seeks to address the abuse of women, families and their pets by creating safe environments and promoting community resources to violence towards people and animals.
Why Do We Rescue?
We are a group of volunteers who have a long history of rescuing animals. From gerbils and chipmunks to goats and horses...and everything in between, we want to use our experiences to create an our organization to promote adoptions, healthcare and education of companion animals.Affinity Rescue is a volunteer nonprofit group (501c3 State License No. 267017-DS). We rescue homeless and abandoned animals from overcrowded shelters and place them into our network of temporary foster homes for evaluation, socialization and plenty of TLC. We also provide spay/neuter, vaccinations and treatments for any medical or behavioral conditions. Only then do we place our dogs onto the Petfinder directory with full disclosures of all the positives and negatives of each animal.Please explore our site if you are interested in adopting, volunteering, fostering or donating and thank you for your interest in rescue dogs and for your generous support.
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Research has shown that coconut oil has a lot of weight loss stimulating properties. Once wrongly accused of increasing cholesterol levels, coconut oil is now actually being used by doctors in the treatment of a variety of disorders. Coconut oil contains short and medium-chain fatty acids that help in reducing unwanted body fat. It is also easy to digest and it helps in healthy functioning of the thyroid and digestive enzymes systems. Further, it increases the body metabolism by helping the pancreases, thereby burning out more energy and helping obese and overweight people reduce their weight. In the 1940s farmers tried to fatten their cattle using coconut oil, but they noticed that instead of fattening them up they started getting leaner, more active and having increased appetite. In the article below Isabel De Los Rios explains in detail how coconut oil can help you burn body fat.
By: Isabel De Los Rios – Certified Nutritionist and Exercise Specialist
Author – The Diet Solution Program
Coconut Oil is a great food that has been shown to increase metabolism and assist in burning unwanted body fat. It is a wonderful food that has existed for centuries and good addition to any fat burning meal plan.
Unfortunately, most people find it really hard to believe that coconut oil is not "fattening" or "dangerous". We are all wrong to believe that fat, particularly saturated fat, is the reason for our weight gain and health problems. This is only half true. Some fats and oils like hydrogenated vegetable oils contribute to weight gain and heart disease, but the good fats such as coconut oil, butter and olive oil actually good fats for our body. Think about how healthy people were at the end of 1800 and early 1900. Heart disease was almost unknown at that time.
Let's test of some of the MYTHS about coconut oil right now.
Myth # 1 – Coconut oil is rich in fat, so it's fattening.
Truth - not all fat makes you fat (I like to get this tattooed on the forehead). Some fats do cause weight gain, but other good fats really burn unwanted fat from the body and stimulates metabolism.
Myth # 2 - Coconut oil contains almost all saturated fats and should be bad for you.
Truth - Saturated fats are not the cause of heart disease, weight gain and high cholesterol. Saturated fats have been falsely accused and it is sugar the Numero Uno enemy(This is worse than the Joker in Bat Man).
Myth # 3 – Coconut oil should be avoided by those at risk of heart disease
Truth - Coconut oil is one of the healthiest oils you can eat (yes, even for those with heart disease). It is rich in lauric acid, which is known for its antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial properties and contains no trans fats. Saturated fats in coconut oil is unlike many other oils, as it is medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA) variety. The body digests MCFAs more easily and directly send these fats in the liver where it is immediately converted into energy. Is not it amazing? A fat used for energy instead of storing them in our bodies. Everyone can use some of that.
Although coconut oil is predominately a saturated fat, it does not have a negative effect on cholesterol. Natural, nonhydrogenated coconut oil tends to increase HDL cholesterol and improve the cholesterol profile. HDL is the good cholesterol that helps protect against heart disease and is obtained from coconut oil, omega 3 rich food, organic whole grain foods, nuts. LDL is the bad cholesterol when too much LDL cholesterol circulates in the blood, it can slowly build up in the inner walls of the arteries that feed the heart and brain. Main sources of LDL are animal fat, milk fat and hydrogenated fats. Together with other substances, it can form plaque, a thick, hard deposit that can narrow the arteries and make them less flexible causing cardiovascular disease. Total blood cholesterol, which includes both HDL (good) and LDL (bad) cholesterol, is a very inaccurate indicator of heart disease risk. A much more accurate way to judge heart disease risk is to separate the two types of cholesterol. Therefore, the ratio of the bad to good cholesterol (LDL/HDL) is universally recognized as a far more accurate indicator of heart disease risk. Because of coconut oil's tendency to increase HDL, the cholesterol ratio improves and thus decreases risk of heart disease.
People who traditionally consume large quantities of coconut oil as part of their diet have a very low incidence of heart disease and have normal blood cholesterol levels. This has been well supported by numerous population studies. The research shows that those people who consume large quantities of coconut oil have remarkably good cardiovascular health.
At first, this observation confused many researchers. They did not recognize the difference between the MCFA in coconut oil and other saturated fats. New research, however, has demonstrated that medium-chain fats in coconut oil protect against heart disease and may one day even be used as a treatment to cure it
Now go right ahead and enjoy your coconut oil and reap the fat burning effects right away.
To learn more about Coconut Oil and get started on your own fat loss goals, visit The Diet Solution right away.
Isabel De Los Rios is a certified nutritionist and exercise specialist with 10 years of experience who has already helped over 25,000 people all over the world lose unwanted body fat and regain their health. She the author of The Diet Solution Program found at http://www.thedietsolutionprogram.com


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Cale: Spanish Gypsies, or Gitanos, are found primarily in the metropolitan centers of the East and West coasts. A small community of only a few families.
English Travelers: Fairly amorphous group, possibly formed along same lines as Roaders (see below), but taking shape already in England before their emigration to the US starting in early 1880s. Associate mainly with Romnichels. Boundaries and numbers uncertain.
Hungarian-Slovak: Mainly sedentary Gypsies found primarily in the industrial cities of northern U.S. Number in few thousands. Noted for playing "Gypsy music" in cafes, night clubs and restaurants.
Irish Travelers: Peripatetic group that is ethnically Irish and does not identify itself as "Gypsy," although sometimes called "Irish Gypsies." Widely scattered, but somewhat concentrated in the southern states. Estimates vary but about 10,000 should be close to the actual numbers.
Ludar: Gypsies from the Banat area, also called Rumanian Gypsies. Arrived after 1880. Have about the same number of families as the Rom, but actual numbers are unknown.
Roaders or Roadies: Native born Americans who have led a traveling life similar to that of the Gypsies and Travelers, but who were not originally descended from those groups. Numbers unknown as not all families studied.
Rom: Gypsies of East European origin who arrived after 1880. Mostly urban, they are scattered across the entire country. One of the larger groups in the US, possibly in the 55-60,000 range.
Romnichels: English Gypsies who arrived beginning in 1850. Scattered across the entire country, but tend to be somewhat more rural than the other Gypsy groups. Many families are now on their way to being assimilated, hence estimation of numbers depends on criteria used.
Scottish Travelers: Ethnically Scottish, but separated for centuries from mainstream society in Scotland where they were known as Tinkers. Some came to Canada after 1850 and to the United States in appreciable numbers after 1880. Over 100 distinct clans have been identified but total numbers not known.
Sinti: Little studied early group of German Gypsies in the United States consisting of few families heavily assimilated with both non-Gypsy and Romnichel populations. No figures are available.
Yenisch: Mostly assimilated group of ethnic Germans, misidentified as Gypsies, who formed an occupational caste of basket makers and founded an entire community in Pennsylvania after their immigration starting 1840. Because of assimilation current numbers are impossible to determine.
This inventory leaves out several Gypsy groups that have immigrated since 1970 due to the unrest and renewed persecution in Eastern Europe after the collapse of Communism. They have come from Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Romania, the former Yugoslavian area, and possibly other countries. They number in few thousands by now, but their numbers are likely to increase.
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The wedding ceremony took place at St. Mary's in Castlegregory, the same church where Grace was baptized. Grace's grandfather walked her down the aisle and she and Joe married at 1.30pm. As well as walking down the aisle to the traditional wedding march, the couple also chose to have AC/DC, Metallica and even the Star Trek theme played at the ceremony!
Joe & Grace's supplier list