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Legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev on Saturday lent his support to former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
He cited another legend Sachin Tendulkar's example after Dhoni was being criticised over his finishing skills by several critics. In fact, he expects Dhoni to play a vital role in the Team India during the T20 World Cup which is scheduled to take place in 2020.
"I do not understand why so many people are on his back after a couple of average performances. Age definitely doesn't have anything to do with it. Sachin was 38 when we won the World Cup and nobody was saying anything then," TOI quoted Kapil Dev as saying.
Earlier, Virat Kohli hit back at the critics for "conviniently" singling out one man while ignoring failure of other players, including himself. Dhoni's 37-ball-49 in the second T20 International that India lost to New Zealand was panned by experts as he played too many dot balls.
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While VVS Laxman had said that someone younger should be tried in T20s, Virender Sehwag has asked the team management to make the former skipper understand his "role in the team".
"The guy (Dhoni) is fit, he is passing all the tests. He is contributing to the team in every tactical way on the field. With the bat, he did really well against Sri Lanka (away series) and Australia," Kohli said.
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The DVRC Board of Directors is comprised of local community members dedicated to furthering the purpose and work of the Domestic Violence Resource Center. The Board of Directors meets monthly to develop DVRC policy. They manage our presence within the community through establishing and maintaining relationships with our stakeholders and constituent groups that are essential to supporting our mission.
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Jyoti Choudhary
Originally from India, Jyoti Choudhary moved to the US over 25 years ago. She got her MBA from Bowling Green State University and works at Intel. She is inspired to work with DVRC because 'this organization is involved in activities that matter to real people and influence real lives'. "I feel passionately about women's issues because I firmly believe that society can only progress when women can participate through all their capabilities", Jyoti says. Her favorite quote is by Mao Zedong- "Women hold up half the sky".
Bria Woodworker
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Bria is a former counseling intern with DVRC and wanted to give back to the agency by joining the board of directors. Bria has a Master of Arts in Community Counseling. Bria is currently a mental health therapist for a non-profit, community mental health agency. Her volunteer and work experience has been in social services supporting youth and families from diverse backgrounds that have been impacted by various challenges, including domestic violence. Some of the most meaningful work she experienced was as an intern with DVRC supporting children, teens and women affected by domestic violence.
Nicole Hough
Nicole is the founding attorney of Hough Law, a Washington County based law firm focused on assisting families and individuals with estate planning and family law matters. Nikki is a former sexual assault crisis counselor and has assisted sexual assault survivors of all ages and genders through medical exams, as well as provided support and resources for sexual assault survivors and their loved ones on crisis hotlines. She is dedicated to social justice causes and supporting the local community. When she is not working or volunteering, Nikki can usually be found reading a good book or cooking a gourmet meal.
Melanie Musial
Melanie is a Deputy District Attorney at the Washington County District Attorney's Office. She has had a passion for working with survivors of domestic violence since college and before becoming an attorney, Melanie worked as a domestic violence advocate for a non-profit agency, assisting victims with filing restraining orders and safety planning. Melanie believes everyone in the community has a responsibility to work towards ending domestic violence and making it safer for victims to receive help. In her free time, Melanie enjoys running, cooking, and catching up on television shows.
Ashley Eddy
Ashley moved to Oregon from Colorado to attend Lewis and Clark College for her undergraduate degree in Business and Psychology. She fell in love with Oregon after college and has been working at Pacific Office Automation for the last 12 years. Being a part of the community is an important aspect of Ashley's life. Domestic Violence is something that is not talked about enough and often gets overlooked and therefore the more awareness we can create around it, the more likely we are to be able to create the best programs to help survivors. Ashley wants to help create programs and raise awareness to help survivors and all those impacted by domestic violence.
Paul Muson
Paul has been in the mortgage industry for nearly two decades which has given him the opportunity to work with and serve amazing individuals both in and out of the profession. Paul's mission is to deliver the ultimate home loan experience, build strong relationships with his customers, and help people achieve their goal of owning or refinancing their home. Paul was raised in North Bend, OR and has stayed deeply involved with the community as both a homeowner and lover of the areas sports fishing, crabbing and clamming, though raising his family in the Beaverton / Hillsboro area. LoanStar Home Lending has a great history with the North Bend/Coos Bay area as it is a large part of the genesis of LSHL, with several of our founders and loan officers tracing their roots back to both North Bend & Marshfield High Schools. As a member of both of these communities, Paul is deeply involved in local athletics and an activist for the cessation and intervention of Domestic Violence in both communities. It is Paul's pleasure to be the Co- Chair of the Washington County Domestic Violence Intervention Council and to serve on the Board of Directors for the Washington County Domestic Violence Resource Center.
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Juan immigrated to the US when he was 2 years old and has lived in the PNW ever since. As a young child, Juan spent several weeks at Monika's house; a time he remembers well. That experience, as well as his experience as an immigrant in the US, sparked an interest in improving access to resources for marginalized communities. With degrees from both the University of Oregon and University of Washington, Juan has maintained that focus in his current role as a clinic administrator at a local community health center. Yearning for another way to give back, Juan decided to join the board of directors at DVRC. He believes his ability to serve is a privilege as he gets much more than he gives. One of the highlights of his month is being able to work with his director colleagues as they wrestle with the challenges of leading a diverse organization dedicated to guiding survivors of IPV.
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The 2015 Leather Photos
The 2015 Red Rubber Photos
The 2015 Yellow Lycra Photos
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The "Black and White" 2015 Photo Selection
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|Finding a compact arrangement can be so satisfying, don't you agree? Getting comfortably into that rubber niche, as it were. There was a similar pose on the Red Rubber card, but nothing in the restricted spectrum department seemed to pair well with this one.
|Does a color-filtered photo count as black and white? This is the only shot in the session where Danin applied this type of magic. There truly isn't another one like it, but it reminded me of this alternative view of the Lycra Saddleman. See what you think.
|I'm not terribly fond of "body parts" photos, but this was a neat pose. I think it was the constrast of shadows that drew Danin to this idea. The linked photo? I don't know, Danin! It took you four tries for a "chesty"? Oh, I guess it could be termed a "Beardy."
|Danin gave me four similar pictures showing the Saddled Lycraman, framed by the Tower Room's Balcony door. The link is one of the alternative versions.


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Turkish Night in Marmaris
Traveling to Marmaris, Turkey?
No worries, we've got you covered for the entire trip. If you are the kind of person looking for an adventure of a lifetime, this is the perfect place to be!
Packed with bedazzling charm and the true essence of a centuries-long tradition, Marmaris is bound to take your breath away. Trust us when we say- this coastal, charming resort has plenty to offer.
From vivacious, jaw-dropping views at the Mediterranean, to lavishing parties spiced up with the catchy sounds of recognizable Turkish music, this hidden gem has it all.
Have you ever attended a traditional Turkish night in Marmaris?
Now, that is a must!
Get a glimpse of the pure magic that is a typical Marmaris Turkish Night, oozing with traditional folk sounds and followed by the ever-sensual belly dancers.
And don't get us started on fine dining!
The spicy, flamboyant and mouth-watering dishes, complemented by rich, homemade local beer and wine is set to make you crave for more.This Turkish Riviera jewel brings luxury right in front of your feet, without actually having to pay thousands of dollars.
Soak up along the sunny coastline and have a blast gazing over at some of the most mind-blowing views the region has to offer. Settled between the endless sea horizon and sky-high pine forests, Marmaris is simply a heaven on Earth.
At night, allow yourself to let loose and experience the extravagant nightlife where no evening goes unnoticed. You have a wide range of festivals, themed events and celebrations to look forward to- so feel free to take your pick.
If you are on a quest for hospitality and a warm welcome, Marmaris is bound to deliver each and every time.
Locals and dancers coming from all over the country will encourage you to take part in their events, dance the night away and come back home bearing memories that will stick with you forever.
Are you ready for Turkish Night in Marmaris?
Have in mind the trip fee includes a return transfer ticket. The time of departure from your hotel is at 7:00
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Don't be hesitant to clap along with the music or get on the dance floor- both the hosts and entertainers would be thrilled to see you enjoying yourself.
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All you need to do is sit back, relax and have a taste of one of the finest cuisines of the world.
Once your taste buds savor the luscious mix of spices and delicacies prepared with tender, love, and care, you will begin to realize this is exactly where you were supposed to be.
Keep in mind that the pickup time is 19:00 at the hotel entrance. Always remember to put a smile on your face and enjoy the show!
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The Angel of Death is a character from Lizzie Tempest Ruins a Viscount (first published as Every Midnight). No, he is not a real angel. I promise my readers I'll try to write his story soon, if I can wrestle him into submission. He is reluctant to change his status from virginal hero who saves women from men who harm them, to that of husband. I even offered to let him kill someone, but he is sulking about the virginity thing, and it is difficult to get him to lust in that condition.
For some reason he is trying to appear in every book I write to try to kill the hero. Someone else just won't do! I managed to keep him out of Lord Jasper's Angel because I thought one angel per book was enough. No, she is not a real angel either. Well, there you have it, I like angels and noses. It could be worse.
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FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) --Champ Camp is a place for kids with burn injuries to get away, have fun, and not have to worry about the unwanted attention or stares.
Lea Elder is a unit leader and a board member with The Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation foundation that puts on the camp.
"They come here and can play and act like normal children. Nobody stares at them. Nobody bullies them, and they get to enjoy life."
She started out as a camper years ago after being burned in a house fire.
Lea would always cover up her scars, until she came to camp.
"I saw kids in bathing suits swimming being free, and I realized there are so many people out there like me."
Campers get to do fun activities like archery and horseback riding, all while hanging out with kids just like them.
Christian Pine was burned during a barbeque when he was just two years old.
"It's helped me overcome a lot of things. I never thought I would be able to go to stuff like this because of my burns. I wouldn't be able to meet people that I'm meeting because the injurers, but it's showing me that there are things that I can do."
Pine has been coming to Champ Camp since he was five and encourages others to join him.
"Don't be scared. If you are on the edge about coming to camp because you don't know how you are going to do or you don't know if you can do everything, trust me you'll be able to do whatever is thrown at you."
Champ Camp will come to an end in a few days.
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Welding Cracking prevention measures and control of cranes
Crafting is one of the special devices where the manufacturing process is more demanding and is known to the crane manufacturer for the welding process used. One of the welding process control is the combination of on-site inspections and targeted special inspection, according to the quality of the equipment checks the file of the product, check the welding process control, traffic inspection meets the following requirements:
Cracking prevention measures and control of cranes
1. On-site welding process, welding records norms, complete and complete, the welding quality is effectively controlled.
2. Welding equipment intact, to meet the requirements of the implementation of welding.
3. Welding board to meet the relevant safety standards and the corresponding standard requirements.
4. The quality of welding statistics, and statistical analysis of the data.
5. Welding repair, in accordance with certain regulations for some maintenance management. At the same time according to (base metal defect welding) the relevant provisions of the reinspection process.
In the mechanical welding process requires a certain degree of technical mastery and technical treatment, the welding process on the crane to use more stringent requirements for the quality of welding has certain provisions and standards. Welding quality is closely related to the safety of the crane in the operation of the problem. However, the demand for these processes is even higher. In the welding or the need for our professional staff to carry out related work. After the test requires a certain degree of testing technology to detect the process. Causes of craze welding cracks and preventive measures.
Welding cracks are the key control welding defects in the crane manufacturing process. The existence of welding cracks affects the life of the product and determines the safety of the crane. Weld cracking refers to the gap created by the new interface formed by the destruction of the bond strength of the metal atoms in the local area of the welded joint under the joint action of welding stress and other brittle factors. Its sharp notch and large aspect ratio feature is the most serious process defect in soldered structural parts, which directly affects product quality, reduces product life span and even causes serious accidents.


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A pleated section and angled hem bring unique asymmetry to this lightly textured Jason Wu dress. Frayed ribbons trim the slim straps, creating a softly undone finish. Unlined. Fabric: Slinky, mid-weight knit. 51% viscose/47% nylon/2% spandex. Dry clean. Imported, China. Measurements Length: 40.5in / 103cm, from shoulder to longest point Measurements from size S


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Article 34 of the International Convention of the Rights of the Child protects minors against all forms of violence and sexual exploitation.
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Violence inflicted upon children is comletely unacceptable and it is banned by the Convention and yet millions of minors are victims every single day.
In short, what does the Convention have to say about the subject ?
Article 19 - States have the obligation to protect children from all forms of violence or mistreatment while in the care of parents or any other person who has the care of them. The State shall establish and develop prevention and treatment programmes.
What is the situation like ?
As always, in order to be able to implement effective solutions to combat an evil, it is critical to have solid knowledge and understanding of the problem. That is why The Secretary General of the United Nations, in 2003, appointed Professor Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro (one of the first supporters of CyberDodo the Defender of Life) to carry out a world report on the different forms of violence suffered by children.
This information file is greatly inspired by this man's impressive work and extraordinary personality.
What are the different forms of violence suffered by children ?
Unfortunately, they are so numerous that it would be impossible to provide an exhaustive account they run the gamut from various forms of discrimination to psychological violence, neglect and humiliating treatments to physical and sexual abuses.
Where do these abuses occur ?
The study directed by Professor Pinheiro identified five main locations :
The home and family
The school and educational settings
Places of work
The community
Each of these places present specific and serious dangers to children when implicated in violence. Let's have a look together :
The home and family
All children have needs (to learn more about this subject, see the information file on the best interests of the child) including fundamental needs such as to breathe and to eat, as well as higher needs such as the acquisition of knowledge in addition to the highest needs which are social in nature, such as to love and to be loved. All forms of violence which transpire in the context of the home and family are truly tragic, since they involve precisely those persons who are meant to ensure the well-being of the child and who the child instinctively trusts.
Abuses that occur within the family can be of all forms and often go unreported because the child does not dare to report them.
The school and educational settings
This place is important on two accounts :
a) First of all because numerous children are the victims of violence there « official violence » because there are still countries in the world where schools are permitted to implement corporal punishment , or which is prevalent among children with physical or social differences.
b). Because the school is a very important place involved in creating awareness and providing information on abuse issues, while also exercising an important role in the treatment of children who have been the victim of violence.
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Smartphones Give Alternative Way to Maintain Road Safety
Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that last 2010, there are 4,280 pedestrians and 618 bicyclists who died because of vehicular accidents in the United States. The number of casualties is still increasing these days. To avoid these catastrophes, the General Motors worked on the innovation of a wireless technology that will help the drivers detect the people and motorists crossing the streets during low visibility instances. Fogs that block the driver's view of the road could be a factor why a lot of people get hit by vehicles.
Using this technological advancement, smartphones will have the ability to connect with each other in a peer-to-peer fashion. This will lead to easier communications among motorists. The GM team found out that WiFi Direct can help detect the presence of pedestrians using sensors and alert systems that will be embedded on the cars upon production. After the applications for the said WiFi device are done, they will be available for downloading. GM also said that these devices will determine if the person is a biker, motorist, distracted texter, construction worker and so on.
These vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) advancements from GM will indeed serve as warnings and precautions against hazards and future accidents. Nady Boules of GM Global R&D reported that "This new wireless capability could warn drivers about pedestrians who might be stepping into the roadway from behind a parked vehicle, or bicyclists who are riding in the car's blind spot,"
She also added that Wi-Fi Direct is a potential tool in the system of drivers' assistance that is typically found in Cadillacs, Buicks, GMC Vehicles and Chevrolets. Accessibility is easier because a phone does not have to connect to the nearest cell site to pick up warning signals because the WiFi functionalities will deliver it to the users.The gadget will detect all WiFi Direct users from a 656 feet distance and it will serve as a surveillance program that will tell people if they are about to collide with another bearer.
Believe in the power of WiFi Direct and tell your friends that this will keep their safety on the road.


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Tonight at Northrop Plaza on the University of Minnesota campus, the Minnesotans United for all Families campaign held a "get-out-the-vote" rally to defeat the marriage-restriction constitutional amendment on next Tuesday's election ballot.
The rally featured Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, Congressman Keith Ellison, State Senator Scott Dibble, Vikings Punter Chris Kluwe and others. Minnesotans United says that "this amendment would permanently limit a basic freedom — the freedom to marry — for some Minnesotans just because of who they are, and it would tie the hands of future generations to decide for themselves what marriage means and who should have the freedom to participate in it."


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Saotome Chika is a 32 year old ordinary office worker. However, when she is finished, she enjoys a two – hour night with a man who does a gorgeous make – up every day and goes out on the streets. One day, Chika makes a thick makeup and goes out and loses his wallet. Katsuharu, who accidentally picks up the purse of Chika, sees her employee card and returns to Chika's house. When he saw the image of Chika, he made various demands to Chika, and he breathed in a struggle with Chika. Chika calls his friend Naomi to help with the body, and Naomi, who ran, brings her local grandfather. I have listened to Naomi's ridiculous request, but my grandfather is still breathing in his house, and even Naomi wants to run away. And Naomi loses her mind in a fight with Chika again. She handles up to five neighboring couples who have discovered an accidental murder that happened and hides a body at home.
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It can be difficult to pick the perfect pastry or confection when up against so many recipes. This truly decadent recipe for Potato and Crispy Tomatoes Waffles is so rich and dreamy, your taste buds should be screaming for a bite right now! The recipe combines the buttery flakiness of the puff pastry with white chocolate and fresh orange juice and creamy mascarpone cheese for a creamy, sweet and rich dessert that will please the palate.
- 500 grams potatoes
- 1 onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 20 ounces evaporated milk
- 2 eggs
- oil (3 cl.)
- 120 grams flour
- 60 grams grated cheese
- 1 package dried tomatoes
- salt (to taste)
- ground black pepper (to taste)
- Peel the potatoes, onion, and garlic, then grate in a food processor.
- In a bowl, mix the grated ingredients with evaporated milk, eggs, oil, flour, cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well and and let stand for 30 minutes.
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The dam that should not be built: India is building the largest dam in Asia in a valley beset by earthquakes and landslips. Seismologists say the site is too dangerous, but engineers are using discredited data to push ahead with construction
At first sight, Tehri is a wonderful place to build a dam: a narrow
Himalayan gorge at the end of a wide trough-shaped valley that could hold
3.5 cubic kilometres of water. Indian geologists picked it out 30 years
ago and today engineers are about to start work on a dam 260 metres high,
close to Tehri town on the River Bhagirathi, a tributary of the Ganges.
The dam will be the largest in Asia. Behind it, the Bhagirathi valley
will be flooded for 45 kilometres and its tributary, the Bhillunguna, for
35 kilometres. In the plains south of the Himalayas, farmers are looking
forward to extra water from the reservoir to top up their irrigation canals;
the citizens of New Delhi want more water for their taps, and the industrialists
of northern Indian cities such as Kanpur and Allahabad want more hydroelectricity
to power their factories.
The people of Tehri are less enthusiastic about the $2 billion project.
The reservoir will flood their town as well as 23 villages in the valley,
displacing more than 80,000 people. And the 200,000 inhabitants of three
towns downstream would be well advised to move out as well if the dam is
completed. Seismologists believe there is a serious risk of a large earthquake
in the valley within the lifetime of the dam and that it will destroy the
dam and inundate the towns below.
Shivaji Rao from the college of engineering at Andhra University has
been a member of the Indian government's environmental appraisal committee
for river valley projects. He warns: 'if the Tehri …
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TV actress Krystle D'Souza on her new show
Television actress, Krystle Da��Souza, talks about her new show, Ekk Nayi Pehchaan, and life after the job
Krystle Da��Souza always knew she wanted to be an actress. She started her career playing Kinjal in Kahe Naa Kahe and became popular with Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai. The actress from Mumbai does want to join the Bollywood fraternity one day, but for now, ita��s TV all the way. One of the fittest bahus in the television industry, Da��Souza talks to us about her latest show, Ekk Nayi Pehchaan, with movie actress Poonam Dhillon, that premiered in December on Sony TV:
How is Ekk Nayi Pehchaan different from other shows?
It is not a usual love story. There is no hatred between daughter-in-law and mother-in-law. Also, Saakshi and Karan make a very cute couple, who have small fights but are completely in love with each other.
Tell us about your character?
I play a fun-loving girl who is very close to her mother-in-law and is her emotional support. When I was approached for this role, I accepted it in a day. It has a lot to do with women empowerment and that convinced me.
Whata��s an actressa�� life span in TV?
I know there are several shows and characters on television, but we have people like Poonam Dhillon. I think there is no deadline for an actress. As far as my contemporaries are concerned, I do not watch other shows and most of them are my friends.
How about doing a mythology?
I know Ia��ve done too many of these love stories, but mythology and the period genre are not my cup of tea. One needs to sit for hours for make-up and I am impatient. I get ready in 15 minutes.
What have you learnt from your profession over the years?
Each day is a new day and nothing is ever the same. I learn something every day, either from myself or from someone else. Each time I see my serial, I wonder if I could have done a better job.
Do you have a life after shooting?
I am not a fussy person, but I make sure my pack up is done on time. My life starts after work. I either go partying with friends or for a nice dinner. I love heading home for dinner and conversation with my family. That matters a lot to me.
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Last Sunday, I headed out to Ft. Pickens (on my day off) to meet up with a park biologist (on her day off) for a story about birds. A hurricane 2004 washed away the dunes along with the only access road on this small barrier island. At first it seemed like devastation, but as it turned out, shorebirds love the huge areas of flat wetland that were left by the storm.
My spectacular guide knew a lot about the birds, but her true passion was sea turtles.
When we passed a turtle nest in some of the remaining dunes, she noticed that a ghost crab had burrowed into the top of it. This was totally unacceptable, and next thing I knew, she was shoulder deep in the nest, rooting around for the crab.
She never did find the crab, but while she was rooting around for it, she discovered that the sea turtles had hatched, and were slowly digging to the surface. She said that they would have to start camping out at the nest at night, because the babies wait until the sand is cool before they break surface and head for the water.
Even though the road is gone, the campgrounds at the park are still open to people willing to venture down the four or five miles of beach. Some folks ride bikes out, and others, like this fellow, strike out like they are crossing the Sahara.
This guy was from Mississippi, and he flagged us down to chat. He had made several trips to the park in the past, and was wondering what kind of shape it was in now that the road was gone. They usually have generators running out there to pump up fresh water, but they weren't running because they were taken off the island during Gustav, and hadn't been trailered back out there yet.
That cracked bit of road in the foreground there…it was just unearthed by hurricane Gustav. Hurricane Ivan buried it four years ago, and people had forgotten it was there.
While we were talking to him, two pods of dolphins started splashing around in the water just off shore. They jumped completely out of the water several times, but I never got quite the shot I wanted.
It was a cool day. Actually, there was a bunch of really cool stuff that happened that I wish I could have worked into the story, but it really didn't belong, and space wouldn't allow. (Even though I did take some liberties and write this one out to 15 inches).
As I type this up, I'm thinking it would be really cool to be able to link this blog entry to the story so that if someone wanted to know more about what was going on at Ft. Pickens, they would be able to get a general idea what I experienced out there.
This really is one of the coolest jobs ever, and even though space and time is the name of the game, I think we might be able to inject something back into the communities we work in if we have just an hour or two a day to blog about the story behind the story.
See all the photos from my day at the beach after the jump.


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Capital to Coast relay – the longest relay in Texas
I'm not even sure where to begin this blog to be honest. It all started around February 2012. I think it was Lynette who brought up the idea, then we brought John Hulsey into the mix and made him Team Captain. Before we knew it, we had more than enough ready to run the Capitol to Coast relay, the longest relay in Texas. The Facebook group was created and the team started taking shape. Some of these folks I knew from sparkpeople, others I only knew there were friends of John, that can't be a bad thing, right? Texas Toast was decided as a team name because we figured we would be TOAST by the time we ran 223 miles across Texas. John Parkers daughter designed our team logo.
October 4th, 2012 – Nicholas drove from Little Rock to my place where Nancy picked us up to begin the journey of a lifetime. This was great because I knew both Nancy and Nicholas in person, but this was their first meeting, LOVE that! Here we are in the car as we drove to Austin.
WE arrived at our 'headquarters' in Austin, better known as Tim and Sue's home. They were very gracious to open their home to 12 strangers (some stranger than others, HA), fed us, wined us and made us feel completely at home. This is the first time I met some of our team mates, which was very cool. We had all kinds of heroes on our team, we had SparkPeople, Police officers, Firemen and even a few Marines. Of course we sort of knew each other from the Facebook group, but it was great to meet in person.
Pre Race Team photo – minus Laura who wasn't there yet.
Soon enough we were decorating the vans. We had our team name on it, our names, our nicknames, our mileage, etc.
Yep, that's where I sat and I'm not sure how I got the nickname of WhiteBread, but I did. We had a HoneyBuns, Dark Rye, Monkey Bread, Better than sliced bread, Pumper Nickles, Wonder Bread, Berger Bunz and more. (did I mention this was a crazy group?)
After an awesome meal, we started off to bed, Van1 was due to start at 7am Friday morning!
October 5th, 2012 – Republic Park, Downtown Austin, TX. IT BEGINS!
7am Friday morning, runner1 was all set to take off. Nancy got us off to a very solid pace and set the tone for the party. Speaking of party, when we stopped at the park, the music blasting from the van told everybody there that the party had arrived. Every stop there after was the same, the doors opened, the music blasting and the dancing started. What a great time. About half way through Nancy's first leg, we made a bridge for her to run under, what an awesome memory as she ran toward us, then beyond as we cheered the entire time! Load it up, and drive to next stopping point.
Before I knew it, it was my turn for my first leg. I started warming up and stretching the legs out as we waited for Brian(Runner2) to finish, Thanks Nicholas for this picture:
I look so serious, but I really wasn't. This was one of Nicholas' MANY tweets during the entire race. I'm not sure how many people we had following us on Twitter or Facebook, but Nicholas was the tweetmaster who kept all posted!
My first run took me through some small town south of Austin and this is where I did nearly get hit. Some redneck in his oversized truck wasn't about to give an inch of the road and nearly clipped my shoulder with his mirrors. I couldn't get over any further due to the guard rail on my left. I dodged the mirror then waved at him as he drove off. J I remember how humid it was, which surprised me. We hadn't had any humidity recently so that made the run much tougher than I expected. Still a great time though!
We proceeded through our runners and met van2 in the middle of nowhere, literally, I have no clue where we were. All I know is that we were having fun being there. By now the other teams were also decorating their cars/vans/trucks following our lead. We also started 'tagging' their vans with TTT to let them know that Texas Toast Team was around, HA. I think we were in Lockhart Texas for lunch. We stopped at a very cool little placed called Harry's and had a great meal(grilled chicken), changed clothes and drove to the next exchange point to rest. Again, no clue where we were, but we got to rest under the shade trees for several hours and that was nice.
My next run started around 8:30pm so it was getting dark. Our driver, Bruce(better than sliced bread) had brought the coolest toys for Van1. Neon LED lights that ran throughout the van, finger lights that we had on our shoes, in our hair, on our hats, etc to ensure we would be seen at night. It was fun getting ready for the night-time runs. I'll admit it was spooky running alone in the pitch black night with cars speeding towards me at 75-80 mph. I had my reflector vest, headlamp and lights on my hat, so I felt like I was seen, but ya never know. The first time Van1 passed me, I laughed out loud, the neon lights were AWESOME to see. Run number two was a good run for me averaging 8:40 per miles, I'll take that! We finished our night runs around 12:30am or so. We then drove to the next major exchange to attempt to get a little rest. No place to rest outside the van, so we made the best of it inside the van and I managed about 1.5 hours rest or so.
Saturday October 6th, 2012 5:00am is when I learned that a lady can go poop in the woods and still come out a lady. (one of the ladies in the van said that obviously) J No port a pots around so ya do what ya gotta do, right? Runner2(Brian) had given me about a ¼ lead over the team closest to us. I remember telling the kid who would be running the leg with me, "you are going to pass me, I'm worn out, and please don't scare me as you run past me." I took off and I felt pretty good, surprisingly good. I started pushing, the competitive juices started flowing. DO NOT let that kid pass you I thought. He was half my age and I was on a mission. I not only kept him behind me, I opened a larger gap and that felt great! My team supported me very well as we did the entire way on this run, I needed two drinks during this leg, AND despite them getting lost, they were there when I needed them. DONE – I am DONE with my portion of the Capital to Coast relay! I felt amazing. Tired, sweaty, smelly but I felt amazing. Actually I wasn't done. We stopped nearly every two miles to support each other with wet towels, water, juice, whatever the runner needed. Would you believe we grew closer with each stop?! Supporting each other was as much or more fun than than actual running.
Van1 finished around 12:30pm and our portion was done….or was it? Our intention was to have a meal and head to Corpus. We got a call from Van2 and we decided to stay and finish this relay as a team. It was an amazing discussion at Dairy Queen (Texas Stop Sign). We bought more water, got more ice and set out to assist our friends finish this thing. Lynette was the runner at the time. We stopped, I asked if she needed anything, she said no and kept running. I yelled, 'Hey Berger, pick it up'. She yelled back "I miss my running buddy", O MAN! I was standing there in my flip-flops. I quickly got in the van and put on my finger socks and shoes and joined her for the last 1.5 miles of her leg. We train together a lot and it was really cool to run this portion and chat with her for a while.
We continued to support each other, even mixing up the van drivers and passengers a little, that was cool. By this time, all the teams were honestly supporting each other. We gave water and Gatorade to several runners who needed it. I asked John Parker, our final runner if I could run across the causeway and to the finish line with him. We've known each other a while on SparkPeople but never ran together. I told him I didn't want to slow him down and he said not to worry about it. I joined John with 5 miles left and ran the causeway to the finish line. I really enjoyed the view of the city as we ran into it, not to mention the water was amazing. The entire team ran across the finish line in 35 hours and 48 minutes and we were literally on the beach! AMAZING time.
Self pic moments after the finish
Group Photo – finished in 35hours 48 minutes. Second place in the Heros Division.
When we left the beach we went straight to Blackbeard's for dinner and drinks. I don't drink much, but I did drink the two free beers offered at the finish line. J We sang, we clapped, we laughed and had a great dinner, then I began to beg John to check us into the hotel, I was sick of smelling myself! Hot shower never felt so good. We got up to a 30 degree drop in temps overnight and headed home. We retraced our tracks part of the trip home, that was fun to see the portions we ran overnight.
I learned so much about myself and my body during this run. The challenge of running three times, averaging nearly a 10K per run, in 24ish hours was amazing. I had to dig deep and push myself. My body has met a new standard of training and now that I feel fully recovered, I will continue marathon training with that in mind. Speaking of marathon training, the relay was so much harder!
Things I heard on this trip:
"I'd have passed her sooner, but I had to stop and poop" – runner who ran a leg right before me
"a Lady can poop in the woods and still come out a lady"
"these mosquitos are huge"
"are these mosquitos always around?"
"I've never been bite by a fire ant till now"
"That'll be a tweet"
"pretty boy Floyd"
"want some gum"
"Hi, I'm bitter, follow me" – noted about somebody and their own personal version of twitter
"Did somebody call me"
"oh that laugh"
"I'd love to run with you, but I MUST work today"
"No Drama van" – from the van that had all the drama
"are you going to tweet that on your tweetbook page"
"can I follow twitter without a twitter account"
"I stink"
"dude, you stink"
I could go on and on, but I'll close instead.
This truly was a trip of a lifetime and I can't wait to do it again next year.
I want to close with a challenge for all of you. Find SOMETHING that challenges you and DO IT, you might be surprised what you learn about yourself in the process!
My personal total miles were 24.25 after running with Lynette and John.


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Title: Agnes and Joe Matejcek Oral History Photo Collection
Dates: 1890-1945
Collection Number: 00032-NE-11
Quantity: 21 items
Abstract: Photographs copied from the personal collection of Agnes and Joe Matejcek during their oral history interview in Whitman (ND), Nelson County. The interview is available on Oral History Tape #0681A&B.
Provenance: The North Dakota Oral History Project was undertaken by Larry Sprunk, with the cooperation of the North Dakota American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, the North Dakota Farmers Union, and the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The primary objective of the North Dakota Oral History Project was to conduct oral tape recorded interviews with North Dakotans who lived through the state's history and who could speak of this history from a first-hand basis. Interviewees were photographed at the time of their interviews. In addition, the project borrowed over 6,000 historical photographs which were copied and added to the State Historical Society's collection. Many interviewees also donated family histories, documents, letters, ledgers, books, and artifacts.
Property Rights: The State Historical Society of North Dakota owns the property rights to this collection.
Copyrights: Copyrights to this collection remain with the donor, publisher, author, or author's heirs. Researchers should consult the 1976 Copyright Act, Public Law 94-553, Title 17, U.S. Code or an archivist at this repository if clarification of copyright requirements is needed.
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Citation: Researchers are requested to cite the collection title, collection number, and the State Historical Society of North Dakota in all footnote and bibliographic references.
Photographs Inventory
00032-NE-11-01 Joe Bosh farm 10 miles NE of Whitman (ND) 1890
00032-NE-11-02 Matt Bina's children: Agnes, age 8, Elenor, age 3 months, Frank, age 6 1896
00032-NE-11-03 Joe and Agnes Matecek with Agnes' geese in Whitman (ND) 1945
00032-NE-11-04 Main Street, Brocket (ND)
00032-NE-11-05 Birds Eye View of Lankin (ND)
00032-NE-11-06 Bohemian ZCBJ Lodge meeting N of Whitman (ND) 1905
00032-NE-11-07 Threshing cook car in Bohemian area north of Whitman (ND) ca. 1910
00032-NE-11-08 Bill Matecek and friend in horse drawn buggy ca. 1907-1908
00032-NE-11-09 Mrs. Jim Vasicek and family N of Whitman (ND) ca. 1913
00032-NE-11-10 Class of 1907 Brocket (ND)
00032-NE-11-11 Sarnia School, Whitman (ND)
00032-NE-11-12 State Bank, Brocket (ND)
00032-NE-11-13 Louie Vosek, John Crolek, Matt Bina
00032-NE-11-14 Bill Matecek, Frank Vasicek, Bill Vasicek, Joe Matecek ca. 1910-1911
00032-NE-11-15 Uncle John Bina's house and family: Pauline, Emma, Lucy, Aunty, Frank, Albina, John, Nellie Bina, Uncle Tom, Nellie's dad, and Uncle John, Whitman (ND) 1903
00032-NE-11-16 Miss Sulharen the teacher and pupils in front of the school: Josie, Katie, Lizza, Lucy, Frank, John, and Nellie Bina, Joe, John, and Mary Pesek, Alvina, Agnes, Emma, and Elenor Bina, Frank Pesek, Albert and Rose Kubat, and Mary Sverce
00032-NE-11-17 Frank Matecek family 1920
00032-NE-11-18 Matt Bina's farm ca. 1908-1909
00032-NE-11-19 John Cecora, Louie Salicky, Frank Vasicek
00032-NE-11-20 Jim Kalas house N of Whitman near Michigan (ND)
00032-NE-11-21 Frank Maresh horses and binder, Bohemian area north of town ca. 1908-1909
00032-NE-11-22 Mary Karas Packal farm N of Whitman (ND) 1926
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According to Fraunhofer ISE's data, the amount of PV and wind generated electricity fed into the grid hit a record high in July in Germany. The PV power generated also matched up to nuclear, another first.
July 2015 became a record month for the combined efforts of PV and wind energy. Both renewable sources managed to churn out more electricity than ever before.
According to the Fraunhofer ISE, 11.7 terawatt-hours of renewable electricity were produced in July, and this number surpasses the previous highs in January and March this year.
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For a group that must dramatically alter the way it does business to comply with the proposal, utilities don't sound very annoyed. In fact, the industry's main trade group said the Obama administration "seems to have responded to some of our key concerns." The new rules will even boost profits for some.
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Tesla Motors Inc. came to a conference here with a tough message for other auto makers: stop building compliance cars.
An executive at the Silicon Valley electric-car maker on Tuesday bemoaned the inability of General Motors Co. and other manufacturers to have better success selling their own battery-powered vehicles.
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The website Inside EVs, which keeps track of monthly sales for all-electrics and plug-in hybrids in the U.S. and globally, has published its July numbers, and they're abysmal: Only 7,102 were sold during the month, compared with 11,242 in July 2014.
There are still six models for which numbers are not available -- Ford's Fusion Energi, C-Max Energi and Focus Electric; Porsche Cayenne S-E and Panamera S-E; and the Kia Soul EV -- but even if those cars come in at the same level as this June, the overall sales tally will still be well under last year's pace.
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The latest survey results show MediaWorks Radio has grown its total listeners across New Zealand again and Mai FM continues to be Auckland's most popular morning radio station.
According to Thursday's GfK Total New Zealand Commercial Radio Survey results, MediaWorks reached 2,316,800 people nationwide across its nine radio brands, an increase of 54,700 since the start of the year.
Leon Wratt, MediaWorks Radio's group content director for music, says there are more people than ever before listening to MediaWorks stations.
"We did great. We grew listeners again and our share really grew strongly," he says.
"Mai was incredibly strong in Auckland - it's great to beat Mike Hosking for total listeners, again. That's always a bonus."
Mai FM has enjoyed a share increase to 9.2 percent in Auckland and a total listenership of 228,800 people across the city. It's retained its top spot in breakfast radio with 140,400 people tuning in to Nickson, Nate and Lily each morning - 4100 more than Newstalk ZB and more than 46,200 ahead of the nearest music station.
Although Mr Wratt says MediaWorks probably gained listeners as rival conglomerate NZME lost them, he says overall, Newstalk ZB continues to show strength.
"It was a solid performance for ZB, that will be the result NZME will be talking about."
MediaWorks, which owns Newshub, has all four of the top brands in the 25-54 demographic - The Rock, More FM, The Breeze and The Sound.
The only disappointing result for MediaWorks Radio was The Edge, says Mr Wratt.
"There's been a lot of disruption, with Jay-Jay Harvey not being on air for quite a long period of that survey. That seems to have disrupted the audience a bit.
"They've got a challenge next year, the new line-up of Dom, Meg & Randell's Breakfast show who will be trying to grow that audience again."
More FM had another strong result as the number two music station nationally and again took the top spot in Christchurch. Si & Gary had an amazing result in Tauranga, moving More FM to the number two music station at breakfast in their first year in the market.
More FM Wellington also saw an increase with the Polly & Grant breakfast show extending its strong debut audience to a 7.5 percent share.
George FM recorded a strong performance in major markets while The Sound is the preferred station in Dunedin and recorded increases in multiple key markets; Auckland, Tauranga, Taranaki, Manawatu and Southland.
The Rock remained consistent in the fourth quarter, celebrating its best result in the Auckland market in two years. The station's Morning Rumble, hosted by Rog, Bryce and Mulls, is the number one breakfast show in the country in the key 25-54 demographic.
The full GfK Total New Zealand Commercial Radio Survey can be read on its official website.


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I read your article on body piercing and tatooing.(body modification) Any
ways... A challengeing question I seem to be asked and deal with myself, is
would a tatoo of say like a cross with the words "He died for me I'll live
for him" be wrong?. I just don't see how it would be. I know clearly about
the verse Leviticus 19:28 (Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tatoo
marks on yourselves. I am the Lord.) but how much of Leviticus applies to us
today, in the 21st century? The verse prior to that states that we should not
cut our hair at the sides of our heads, nor clip off the edges of our beards..
(does this verse apply to us today at all?)
This is a topic I have done quite a bit of searching on and still seek and answer. I am very much looking forward to a reply.
Dear Joshua,
Thanks for taking the time to write.
It seems to me that a story found at Lev 10 serves to shed some light on service to God: (NKJV) Leviticus 10:1 Then Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, each took his censer and put fire in it, put incense on it, and offered profane fire before the LORD, which He had not commanded them. 2 So fire went out from the LORD and devoured them, and they died before the LORD. 3 And Moses said to Aaron, "This is what the LORD spoke, saying: 'By those who come near Me I must be regarded as holy; And before all the people I must be glorified.' "
I think Nadab's and Abihu's mistake was thinking they knew better how to worship God even to the neglect of God's own instructions.
I recently sent the following answer to another young gentleman:
Thank you for taking the time to write your thoughts about Rev. Schlissel's article on piercing.
Your challenge to me was, "Take some time to study biblical comments on body piercing, and then do one of two things: 1) Upon realizing that it isn't always talking about ears, tell me that you'd be okay with your daughter getting her nose pierced (just as they did in the Bible) or 2) Make attempts to disprove my claim."
It seems to me that, while it is fine for you to make your case in favor of piercings, you really didn't make your case as much as you complained about Rev. Schlissel's aritcle. Yet you compaints ignored the main points raised by Rev. Schlissel that argue against the current practices of piercing, etc…
I have excerpted for you the main points of Rev. Schlissel's article and the conclusion. Take some time to study each one, and then do one of two things: 1) Upon realizing that the Christian's calling is one of distinctiveness, of consecration, of holiness, and of sanctification, tell me that you have decided to follow Jesus rather than popular cultural fads by removing your earrings or 2) convince me that it is appropriate for the "salt of the world" to act like and look like pepper.
"In every dispensation God has made it clear that his people are a people of life, a people distinct from the world, a people with a different idea of wisdom, a people with a different way of living. God's word to Israel and the church is (of course) one: Do not think as they think; do not do as they do ( Dt. 18:9; Eph. 4:17-20 )."
"Included in the set-apartness required of us in both the Old and New administrations of the covenant is the sanctification of our bodies unto God. I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world ( Rom. 12:1-2 a)."
"And thus the [ungodly] reasoning begins with an assumption that what is right for women must also be right for men, and what is right in popular culture must be right for the Christian. But our standard is the word of God. And that word gives us warrant to regard piercing as possibly appropriate for some, but not necessarily for others. (The other forms of BM are fit for none but pagans, as we'll see.)"
"For in the view of Scripture, piercing is a token of being under the dominion of another. (Even the unique piercing of Christ was a testimony of his total submission to the Father: Isaiah 53:5,10; Philippians 2:8; see also Psalm 40:6-8.) Since woman was created to be under the loving headship of her husband, piercing can be seen as consistent with that calling. Hebrew men, however, were called to be directly under the authority of God (see 1 Cor. 11:3 )."
"Anyone who believes that this current obsession with body modification is simply a fashion statement is not merely naive, but ignorant of the literature of BM devotees. For them, the more radical piercings are self-consciously religious experiences. This association with paganism is known, understood and cherished. The piercings, etc., are regarded as rituals. Rituals take place in urban settings: libraries, public parks, warehouses, abandoned city sites. Rituals take many forms: piercing, tattooing, branding and scarification in private and public ceremonies, S/M [sado-masochistic] psychodramas in private dungeons, technoshamanic trance dances at underground Rave parties, psychedelic shamanism, in living rooms--any activity capable of producing the direct experience of spiritual truth and healing in the participant. Consider the mindset of someone who regards mutilation as healing!"
"The church in America and elsewhere will soon find itself plagued by the in-your-face confrontation of Body Modifiers. If it is to respond in a God-pleasing manner, its response will be exceedingly simple: we have no such practices, nor do the churches of God ( 1 Cor. 11:16 ). We do not do these things. We do not do such things because: 1) they are contrary to God's Law. We do not pretend to know how to apply every law in every generation and culture, but this one offers little difficulty, Biblically or historically. This is a pagan practice and we are not to be like the pagans. 2) Such practices are contrary to God's requirement to render our bodies unto him in righteousness. Our bodies are not our own. 3) We reject practices which confuse the differences between male and female, and which confuse the differences between Christ's people and the world. 4) Above all, we reject these practices because we are the people of the atonement. All these practices are inseparable from a mindset that operates without atonement. But we are controlled by Christ's atonement in all we believe and do. He has fully paid for all my sins with his precious blood. 5) Thus we are of all people the most free, for we alone have been set free from the tyranny of the devil. It was for freedom that Christ set us free. We do not use our freedom as a cover-up for evil."
Joshua, it seems to me that the answer to your question lies somewhere with what can be learned from God's word about the meaning of loyalty to Him and coming to grips with the true motive for desiring to tattoo anything on one's body.
God's grace to you,
Pat Hurd


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On the second floor is a library that recently underwent a partial conversion to turn it into an exhibition space, an effort spearheaded by the WSTC Foundation, whose mission is to preserve tennis history and introduce underprivileged youth and the physically challenged to the sport.
"The creation of a tennis library and archive demonstrates the commitment WSTC has made not only to preserve its history, but to curate the history of tennis around the world," said Alan Edelman, co-chair of the Archives Committee and member of Tennis Collectors of America (TCA). "This development is very important, since we are making our tennis research library available to tennis institutions worldwide."
The first exhibit at WSTC features 20 tennis racquets spanning from the 1890s to the 1990s, demonstrating how technology has evolved. Visitors can view high-end racquets used by tennis legends, as well as lower-priced racquets created for the mass market.
The exhibit was co-arranged by 47-year WSTC member Bea Hunt, who serves as Edelman's co-chair on the Archives Committee and TCA secretary.
Some racquets on display are the Spalding "Slocum Junior" (1890–1905), which was named after Henry Slocum, one of the first American tennis players.
Also on display is a circa-1926 Dayton "Holiday" steel-and-wood racquet, a Wright and Ditson "All American" (1934–1942), which features an early example of a leather grip, and a "Jack Kramer Autograph" (mid-1970s), which is considered the most popular tennis racquet in history.
The "Arthur Ashe Competition" racquet recalls the 1970s, when tennis was at its height in popularity and various sporting goods manufacturers entered the industry, such as AMF-Head.
The first manufacturer of metal skis, AMF-Head partnered with Arthur Ashe to create a fiberglass and foam racquet that lies between two thin sheets of aluminum.
The most recent racquet on display is the Dunlop Max 200G (1984–1990), which was designed for John McEnroe to offer him greater control and a larger head, and it became the first injected-mounded graphite racquet. It was also used by 1988 Grand Slam winner Steffi Graf.
Including the racquets, also on display are various American Lawn Tennis magazines, including such a 1947 copy that features the Davis Cup, a 1990 issue commemorating "78 years of American History at Forest Hills," and a Billie Jean King-autographed issue from 1974.
Some of the more unique items on display include a press packet from the first U.S. Open Tennis Championships in 1968 featuring a satirical illustrated cover.
"I was happy to donate the tennis racquets," said Edelman. "My intention was to provide a display that would show a good representation and be fun to look at, so I included a few very unusual racquets. The racquet exhibit is only an example of how the archive and library is coming to fruition."
The ongoing project serves as a testament to Eugenia S. Frangos, a WSTC member for over 40 years and longtime chair of the Archives Committee, who passed away two years ago this month.
"When the WSTC celebrated its 90th anniversary in 1982, Eugenia compiled many possessions found around the clubhouse and grounds and secured them for an archive going forward," Hunt said. "She found historic photos, posters, tennis programs and books, architectural plans, trophies, and wonderful items from our Davis Cup and U.S. Nationals and Open history."
A few years ago, Edelman visited the WSTC and befriended club member James Wilson.
"I was told that the WSTC didn't have much of an archive library, which was shocking, since I consider it the most important tennis institution in the U.S.," said the Baltimore resident.
Edelman also learned there was an interest in his collection of over 500 magazines documenting tennis history from the early 1900s until the late 1980s. Wilson suggested creating a reference library and archive extending beyond the club's membership. The WSTC Foundation plans to rotate exhibits periodically, and is accepting donations of tennis publications and memorabilia.


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When I import a LOC/GPX file, the description and hints aren't there. What happened?
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I am in a giving mood on this fine and BE-A-U-TIFUL DAY!!!!
What is it that I am giving away you ask, well I am giving away this adorable onesie. Underduck Creation has been so generous to donate this adorable little thing. Your little one will be the talk of the BBQ in this cute little number.
The size of this onesie is 9m.
You can find Underduck Creations on Facebook and Esty. OH and don't forget you can shoot her an email too, she'd LOVE to hear from you firstname.lastname@example.com.
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I am going to keep this simple. Simply leave a comment on this post as to what exciting things you are doing this summer. When the contest closes, I will use a random number generator to pick the winner. Please only one entry a day.
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Underduck Creations and The Confessions of a Working Mum are teaming up to give away a 'Chubby Whale' onesie. The size is a 9m onesie.
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Open to Canadian & US residents. The winner will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen. The prize is chubby whale onesie from Underduck Creations. Please allow up to 8 weeks to receive your prize.
Contest Closes: August 2, 2014 @ 6:00pm
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A man walks into a Bridgwater Police Station and hands in a prop sub-machine gun and says it was used by Clint Eastwood in a movie while disguised as a Nazi…
It sounds like the opening line to a joke, right? Except, it happens to be all true.
Police holding a weapons amnesty was stunned after a man handed in Clint Eastwood's MP40 machine gun he used in the film 'Where Eagles Dare'. Avon and Somerset Police say the prop German sub-machine gun was dropped at Bridgwater Police Station by an unnamed man who worked in the film industry. He told officers the MP40 sub-machine gun was used by Eastwood in the movie while he was disguised as a Nazi. Richard Vise evidential property and stores manager, said: 'A man walked into the station claiming to work in the film industry. 'He said the machine gun was used by Clint Eastwood in Where Eagles Dare. He said it was a prop which we have since confirmed. It could be valuable.'
Mr Vise added that the majority of guns will be destroyed. More interesting items including the Eastwood gun will go to the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. Twelve WWII handguns - including a Colt.45, Walther P38 and Russian semi-automatic Tokarev - were also collected by Avon and Somerset police. The force received 220 weapons in the amnesty, which started on November 13 and ended on November 26
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Betsyann Duval
Betsyann Duval has received awards in national exhibitions from noted jurors including a First Prize, Painting from Lisa Dennison, Deputy Director and Chief Curator, Soloman R. Guggenheim Museum; a Director's Prize from Maxwell Anderson, Director, Whitney Museum of American Art; and a Print Prize from Peter Rathbone, VP and Director of the American Paintings and Sculpture, Sotheby's Her work has appeared in solo and group exhibitions in the U.S. and Europe, and is included in The National Museum of Women in the Arts, Archives of Women Artists.
Artist's Statement
Anne Sexton, charcoal on museum board, 32" x 40" Anne Sexton is one of the 21 images of iconic women who have shaped our sense of self in the 20th century from my exhibition "Super Models." Other images from this series, include: Eleanor Roosevelt, Sophia Loren, Rosa Parks, Marilyn Monroe, Bette Davis, Hillary Clinton, Cher, Martha Graham, Janis Joplin, Marian Anderson.
Common in all of my work is my desire to pose questions that engage an audience either through a concept, humor, or direct interaction. By questioning issues such as the "male gaze", the objectification of women, cultural pressures, the taboos that surround sexuality and nudity I seek to drive viewers to see our world and culture from a different perspective.
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WHEN tree lover Alison Hunt heard workmen were felling a 100-year-old Lime near to her home she chained herself to it with a pair of pink, fur-covered handcuffs.
Alison, a committed conservationist, grabbed the handcuffs and dashed the few yards from her house on Stratford Avenue to cuff herself to the tree which stands in a garden on Burton Road in West Didsbury.
Two tree surgeons were eventually forced to drive away from the scene without felling the tree. Alison, a member of West Didsbury Residents Association, said she bought the kinky cuffs for £5 from giftshop Incognito on Barlow Moor Road so she could take protective action to save trees.
She said: "I know they're a sex aid, but they came in handy. They were a bit tight and my hands started to go numb after a while. I decided to take drastic action because no-one else seems to be enforcing tree protection. West Didsbury is advertised as a leafy area by the estate agents but this kind of thing is happening across this neighbourhood constantly.
"We have already lost 100 trees because of the redevelopment of Withington Hospital and it looked like we were going to lose another. These trees are part of our history and to lose them in this way is terrible - a tree like that will never grow back in our lifetime."
Alison said she'd spotted that tree was being damaged against British standards when workmen cut into the roots to lay a driveway. She said she took digital pictures of the damage and sent it to the council but didn't receive a reply.
Now council planning chiefs say they can't guarantee the safety of the tree and have granted an application to have it felled.
Alison added that another lime was also under threat because of the damage. She said: "Residents feel really let down over this. A few days ago there were two healthy trees growing there and now they're both in danger."
At the time of writing both trees were still standing.


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