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Mr. Speaker, February is Heart Month. Today the Heart and Stroke Foundation is hosting a demonstration event on Parliament Hill. As a director of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. and Yukon, I am proud to sponsor this event.
Every participant will be given a CPR Anytime training kit, which can be used at home with family and friends to learn these important skills. About 40,000 people experience cardiac arrest every year in Canada. With each passing minute, their probability of survival declines by up to 10%. Using an automated external defibrillator, or AED, combined with CPR within the first few minutes can improve survival rates by up to 50% or more.
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Squash & coconut curry
Prep: 10 mins Cook: 20 mins Ready in 30 minutes
Take five ingredients and whip up this quick, healthy, vegetarian curry
Nutrition and extra info
- Freezable
- Easily doubled
- Vegetarian
- Egg-free
- kcal458
- fat33g
- saturates28g
- carbs35g
- sugars23g
- fibre6g
- protein7g
- salt0.64g
- 2 tbsp Madras curry paste
- 1 large butternut squash (600g/1lb 5oz peeled weight), chopped into medium size chunks
- 1 red pepper, halved, deseeded and roughly chopped into chunks
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- 400g can reduced-fat coconut milk
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- small bunch coriander, roughly chopped
Heat a large frying pan or wok, tip in the curry paste and fry for 1 min. Add the squash and red pepper, then toss well in the paste.
Pour in the coconut milk with 200ml water and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 mins or until the butternut squash is very tender and the sauce has thickened. Season to taste, then serve scattered with chopped coriander and naan bread or rice.
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10th Sep, 2016
Made this dish this evening and served with brown rice. We started by frying off some onions and garlic before adding the Madras paste and squash/pepper. We also added some spinach at the last minute. It was tasty and filling and we'd make again. Next time I think we'd add some ginger and tomato puree to add even more flavour. A decent, healthy curry which is easy to make.
28th Jun, 2014
Fried wedges of 2 red & 2 white onions with 4 cloves of garlic before adding squash and sweet potato and a can of organic chickpeas. Added 2tbsp tikka masala paste (all I had) then fired it up to get it aromatic, added the (full fat) coconut milk and peas & chopped tasty tom tomatoes I had lying around. Added 1.5 stock cubes. It's DELICIOUS!! Will add spinach when reheating and serve with naan bread. Can't wait!!! 5 stars (the rate it link doesn't work on the iPad for some reason)
2nd Sep, 2013
I made the recipe a bit different then stated, following other users comments, I used an onion and garlic, the butternut squash, mushrooms, peppers and tomatoes, I also added a Kallo vegetable stock cube, and extra water as I was wanting a slower cook and the butternut squash to be really soft for my 2 year old. This went down a treat, my son cleaned his bowl and asked for more, I will make this again for sure. Really nice recipe when cooked on slow for about an hour. :)
6th Feb, 2013
After reading other comments, I started off by frying an onion and some garlic, and as I couldn't get squash used sweet potatoes instead. Also added a handful of peas and a couple of tomatoes. I used full fat coconut milk and not quite as much water as stated in the recipe. The look on my husband's face when I served it up said it all - no meat!! I am a vegetarian and have recently decided NOT to cook meat/poultry for the rest of my family - the only one complaining is DH! I found it a bit on the sweet and bland side, so next time will try something else (any ideas?) and also as suggested by Kathy a squeeze of lime and a chilli.
1st Sep, 2013
Hi there, I recommend you throw in half a veg stock cube (Kallo is my favourite brand) in with the 200ml of water in a separate saucepan. Once hot and mixed, take off the heat and add to the recipe when it requests. Taste before seasoning because there should be plenty of salt. Sweet potatoes are lovely in this but if you want something less sweet then try and source butternut squash or pumpkin. Go nuts and add a single red chili with the seeds for added spice! :-)
5th Feb, 2013
This is so easy and absolutely delicious! I start by gently frying a couple of sliced onions in a drop of oil then add korma paste and whatever vegetables I have to hand - carrots, swede, courgette, sweet potato and of course, butternut squash. I also add a tin of chickpeas to give it a bit more 'body' and protein. My daughter took some for lunch last week and was the envy of the office! Highly recommended.

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- The Muppet Show featured such songs as "Lady of Spain" and "In a Little Spanish Town"
- In The Muppet Show episode 317, Spanish morse code flamenco dancer Luis Greco gets into an altercation with the Swedish Chef, causing Spain and Sweden to declare war.
- On Bear in the Big Blue House, Bear's friend Ursa hails from Spain.
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Sesame Street was dubbed into Spanish as Ábrete Sésamo circa 1976. In 1979, Barrio Sésamo, the Spanish co-production, debuted. In 2012, the mini-series Monstruos Supersanos aired dubbed on on Antena 3.
In Spain, the Muppets are known as Los Teleñecos, and have featured in considerable merchandise. Kermit the Frog has been re-christened Gustavo la Rana. However, like in all other Spanish-speaking countries, in 2011 with the release of The Muppets movie inminent, they have been renamed Los Muppets. Their Spanish character names though, remain.
James Bobin, Gustavo (Kermit the Frog) and Peggy (Miss Piggy) visited Spain for the premiere of Los Muppets on January 23, 2012:
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This project will develop an effective transferable model to engage and educate watershed residents, stakeholders and others to better understand and protect watershed ecostystems through environmental monitoring, training, and formal and informal education programs in their local watershed. The project will build on the foundation of the existing Red River Basin River Watch program by strengthening three main activity areas: 1) curriculum integration and teacher training, 2) youth leadership and civic engagement, and 3) applied research collaboration and watershed science skills building.
MN Legislative Clean Water Fund funding to engage citizens in local watershed monitoring, work with regional partners to promote understanding and protection of watersheds, and organize and facilitate gathering of scientific data all for the benefit of water quality in the Red River Basin.
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Getting started with Grails and Extjs
This article describes how to get started using extjs with your grails app. Since the plugin is deprecated because of the GPL license fiasco, I decided to write my own simple grails script to handle installing extjs for the team for 2 main reasons:
1) Prevents me from having to commit 500+ files into SVN for every new version
2) Makes it easier to upgrade to newer versions of extjs in the future
We have 2 existing internal applications that use extjs and every upgrade I am kicking myself for not using maven to extract the extjs zip file. So with our new grails app I wanted to not make the same mistake.
Install Extjs
1) Download your choice of extjs. Note as of version 2.1 extjs is under the GPL license. Meaning if your project isn't open sourced under the GPL or an internal company app then you need to use the 2.0.x versions (2.0.2 is the latest). In our case I downloaded version 2.2.
2) Copy ext-2.2.zip into your grails plugins directory
3) cd into your grails application
4) Add the zip file to svn (or whatever): svn add plugins/ext-2.2.zip
5) run grails create-script install-extjs
6) Add the script to svn: svn add scripts/InstallExtjs.groovy
7) Modify the InstallExtjs.groovy script and add the following GANT code.
8) run grails install-extjs
9) Exclude the unziped ext directory: svn propedit svn:ignores web-app/js Exclude the folder ext.
Test it out
Now that you have extjs installed you can copy one of their examples into the grails web-app directory and update the links.
1) Open up the ext-2.2.zip file again and extract the array-grid.html and array-grid.js files from the examples/grid folder to the grails web-app directory.
2) Modify the array-grid.html file. Update the relative links for css and javascript by replacing ../../ with js/ext/. For example, href="../../resources/css/ext-all.css", should now be href="js/ext/resources/css/ext-all.css"
3) Open up the array-grid.html file in your browser.
Now you have extjs installed with a simple example on how to use it. Next I would like to create a grails controller that returns JSON to populate a simple grid.


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Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Obscurity of the Day: Bill Hustle of Harlem
Bill Hustle of Harlem was drawn by a fellow by the name of A.(or H.) Methfessel for the New York Evening World. I know nothing about the cartoonist except that there is some slight evidence that he did editorial cartoons in the 1890s, and he did one other strip after this one for the Boston Traveler. I don't even guarantee I'm right about the initial A, but many hours of squinting at blurry microfilm have left me with that impression (despite it looking like an H in our bottom sample here).[EDIT -- Alex Jay, as we will see tomorrow in an Ink-Slinger Profile, has managed to find TWO Methfessel's in this period who were cartoonists, one with the initial A. the other H. -- oy vey!]
The weekday series ran from April 20 to September 11 1907. However, those of you who really know your comic strips are saying right now, "that Holtz fellow is full of hooey -- the Evening World didn't run strips in color, and besides, any fool could see that the lettering of the title is in the style associated only with the Chicago Tribune of that period." Well, right you are, my wise friend. The reason is that our samples are indeed from the Chicago Tribune, where some strips from the World series were reprinted in the Tribune's Sunday comics section, with color added, from August 27 to October 25 1908. The "of Harlem" portion of the strip title was, of course, dropped for the reprint series.
The Tribune used several Evening World strips in this way in the late oughts, and I have no idea how this unusual reprint scheme came about. Why Pulitzer wouldn't have simply offered them regular Sunday strips like any other paper I can't fathom. One thing I'd bet on, though -- Mr. Methfessel didn't get any reprinting royalties!
Thanks to Cole Johnson for the scans!
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At the turn of the 20th century, Harlem was still known as a white, middle class-to-upscale commuter neighborhood.
Hello, Allan-----Somehow the by-then lowly INTER-OCEAN got the contract for the Pulitzer Sunday comics in Chicago, and the TRIBUNE had to make do with their daily strips. The TRIB blew up and put empty spaces in them in order to re-fit them to half page size, the result looking like the reworked halves and tabloid sizes of the 1930's.Post a Comment


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I have a small request of those bloggers dropping by here, sometimes making comments. Yes, this seems to be that sort of meme of the week, what with TJ and Kestrel making related posts. Mine's a bit different, though, and aimed at those of you who have your own WoW (and maybe other) blogs.
If it's more than a brief remark, write a post in your blog and link it to my post.
Now, if you're concerned that turning off pingbacks means I won't see the message (I will – pingbacks on my side are working), feel free to drop a "I wrote a response to this on my blog at http://Myblog.randomblogpackage.url " line in the comments. I will go read it.
So, why am I doing this? Several reasons, some greedy, some altruistic.
First, it lets me know of more blogs out there — and I like finding something interesting on a blog, even if it's the "same old thing rephrased."
Second, it lets OTHER READERS of my site know of your blog – free advertising for your site. (Which is why pingbacks get blocked. Since I moderate your first post, odds are I'll catch most such spam.)
Third, it advertises MY site in yet another place – the reciprocal of the second reason. Just switch the first and second person pronouns and consider them in place here.
Fourth, it encourages you to WRITE. An awful lot of blogs get started and then die from lack of posting. By making all your more thoughtful — well, your more than "me too" — comments on YOUR page, you get in the habit of putting something there regularly. Which gives me more things to read and enjoy. (Not to mention inspiration for yet another post…)
So post and link as well as comment. It's good for all of us, fragile ego'd players that we are…
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Oh I've practiced that for a while Kirk =). But even then, it's usually on incredible segways. Seeing as I try to limit myself on one post a day, it means I'll have to get much more creative when I link to your blog among others.
Back when I was a political blogger this sort of thing was common practice. It's less common in the WoW blogosphere it seems, however I do try to craft my longer replies as separate blog posts.
(For example, my post on raiding addon archetypes was actually started in the comments box over at Rawr!)
Oh crap….. should this have been a post? =P
[…] going to pass on the message from Kirk and Kestrel and try to set an example for everyone else: If you have a blog, use it to comment. It […]
Um does that mean I can't post here my comments and thoughts here anymore since I do not have a blog of my own?
Wow. Uh, so I'm not sure what you're talking about. Please forgive the newb blogger question, but is there anything special I need to do to create this link? I see how it shows up due to Matticus's post, but what are the mechanics and details of how to make it happen?
Ok, I linked a blog entry to this page; will my blog entry appear eventually as Matticus's entry above? Or do I have to do something special for it to appear as a comment?
Do you have an RSS feed for this site?
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SolidSnake wrote:I def don't expect Philly to win the cup, no way they will be able to keep up what they are doing against a team that is playing more smartly, and like a team Let alone having Max freakin Talbot as one of your better players.
There's no way they will. Bryzgalov is terrible. He has handed the Pens multiple goals in this series, it's just that the Pens have been so generous that they've given even more back. Philly does have a good team, but their tendency to get down early and have to storm back in dramatic fashion, and their lack of goaltending, is going to bring them down when they face a real team. Like the Rangers, for example, who I believe went 6-0 against them this season.


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1 Introduction to the University
Tarleton will be the premier student-focused university in Texas and beyond. We will transform generations by inspiring discovery, leadership and service through exceptional teaching and research in vibrant learning communities.
Tarleton State University provides an academically challenging education where learning is grounded in real-world experiences and effective teaching, research, scholarship and service. As a member of The Texas A&M University System, Tarleton is rich in history and tradition while being committed to student success and diversity. Tarleton strives to develop moral and ethical thinkers, scholars, and leaders who demonstrate civility and integrity, while contributing meaningfully and responsibly to a global society.
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Tarleton's strategic plan web page, which outlines our mission, vision, and core values, can be accessed at www.tarleton.edu/strategicplan/index.html
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Established by a $100,000 bequest of John Tarleton, an Erath County pioneer, John Tarleton College opened in 1899 as a private preparatory school and college for the youth of the surrounding rural region. In 1917, the Texas Legislature placed the college in the state system of the Agricultural and Mechanical College, which would later become The Texas A&M University System. John Tarleton Agricultural College, as renamed by the Legislature, retained the two-year degree as well as the preparatory program and specialized in agriculture, home economics, and military training. In 1949, it was named Tarleton State College. In 1973, the Texas Legislature recognized the institution as a university and the name officially changed to Tarleton State University. To meet the needs of a changing constituency, Tarleton has continued to adjust and enrich its curriculum. Tarleton is comprised of several campuses and facilities including Stephenville, Fort Worth, and Thurber. Also, Tarleton has University Outreach Centers at McLennan Community College in Waco, Hill College in Cleburne, Navarro College in Midlothian, and Weatherford College in Weatherford.
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The president of Tarleton is also its chief executive officer. As chief executive officer, the president administers all aspects of Tarleton's operations. In addition to the daily activities of the university, the president provides recommendations to the chancellor and Board of Regents associated with the strategic operation of the university. To assist with the accomplishment of these duties and activities, the president has established an executive leadership cabinet. The Executive Leadership Cabinet is comprised of the following members:
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Additionally, the athletics director reports to the president.
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The provost and executive vice president for academic affairs is the chief academic officer of the university and is responsible for the operation of all academic programs and other programs and activities related to academics. The provost has three teams that are used to ensure university success:
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WASHINGTON - Junior chefs from across the nation touting their best recipes will meet at the White House next week for the second kids' "state dinner."
Michelle Obama will welcome 54 children to the executive mansion on July 9 for creating winning recipes as part of a healthy lunch contest. The youngsters will dine on some of the top dishes at their "state dinner" luncheon and tour the White House vegetable garden. "The X Factor" alum singer Rachel Crow will also perform.
Some of the winning recipes include sushi salad, sweet potato turkey sliders, hidden veggie lasagna, salmon fried rice, garden stir-fry, chicken masala wraps and confetti spring rolls.
More than 1,300 children ages 8 to 12 entered the second Healthy Lunchtime Challenge, which asked them and their parents to create nutritious lunch dishes representing each of the food groups.
The challenge, created by Epicurious.com, supports the first lady's "Let's Move" initiative to address childhood obesity with healthier eating and physical fitness. It is a partnership among Mrs. Obama, the food website and the Education and Agriculture departments.
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3D models from basic video… This can be huge in all sorts of ways. For exponential growth you need to go virtual.
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Despite the Senate passage of a $700 billion financial bailout bill, pessimism abounds about global economic prospects.
Market experts are not only talking about the likelihood of a recession, but also about the possibility of a depression if the financial crisis spreads to other sectors of the world economy.
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Heartbeat Away from a Depression
"This economy, it will have a recession. It will have a meaningful recession. But you'd have a chance of averting a depression," Hugh Hendry, CIO of Eclectica, said when commenting on the Senate's passage of the U.S. rescue plan.
"We are a minute from midnight in terms of outright catastrophe … We're a heartbeat away from a depression. Now, this deal, bring it on because it's better than nothing. But it's not much better than nothing. You want to resolve things. The Federal Reserve has got to be able to force the banks to stop hording cash and to start unsecured lending. If we see that, again, we will still have a deep recession but possibly not a depression."
Recession Coming for US, Europe
"The U.S. is heading for a recession, the euro zone is heading for a recession, and the lower yielding currencies are likely to appreciate," said Thanos Papasavvas, head of currency management at Investec Asset Management.
"The unions haven't realized that economy is already in a downturn. This week's employment report from German was quite positive, but was probably the last positive employment report. And going further down the road of 2008/2009, we are going to see a shrinking economy and recession is a probability," Michael Mews, portfolio manager at JPMorgan Asset Management told CNBC.
"The likelihood of a recession is very high. I think that we already are in a recession because the last stronghold of the U.S. economy, the manufacturing sector, is now giving in. we have the data from GE (General Electric is the parent company of CNBC), we get the data from all the automakers, so I think that the recession is real," Ilian Mihov, professor of economics at INSEAD, said.
We are in danger of entering into a depression due to the political system, Mihov added.
Crash of '29 Redux
When looking at the chart for the Dow around the time of the crash of 1929, Edward Loef, technical analyst at Theodoor Gilissen Bankiers notes that there is the same kind of head-and-shoulders pattern and the same breakdown of a former resistance level today as there was back then.
"You should think twice about your stock-loss limits and act accordingly if the market is going the wrong way," Loef added.
Recession Should Have Been Sooner
"We got into this mess because the business and the political elite believed they had abolished the business cycle. The reality is, we should have had a stinking recession at the turn of the century. We had mall investments through all parts of the economy, principally through technology, media and telecoms. We burnt and destroyed lots of capital, we should have suffered from it," Hugh Hendry, CIO and partner at Eclectica, told CNBC.
Safe Havens Are Still Best
Investing in safe-haven assets is the only way to go in the current clime. Why would you take more risk at a time when the next several quarters are going to see a contraction in economic growth? Why go into equities under such an environment? Why go into the banking sector when their losses will continue to mount? And why go into commodities when decline in global demand is bound to push their prices lower, said Dariusz Kowalczyk, chief investment strategist at CFC Seymour.
Not Yet in a Depression
According to Michael Ivanovitch, president at MSI Global, there is credit growth in the U.S. economy, otherwise the economy would have slipped into a depression already.
Severe Recession Risk if Bailout Fails
"The rescue plan is very important and necessary for the market and for the economies to stabilize. Without it the economy can lock into a very severe recession, but the passage of this rescue plan does not guarantee a very strong economy. Especially in the US and Europe, which could remain very weak and could even go into negative territory," Norman Chan from PCM Capital told CNBC.
Defensive Picks: Novartis and Deutsche Telekom
"We think it is time to focus on large defensive names with strong balance sheets and compelling valuations," Fergus O'Sullivan from Morgan Stanley told CNBC.
"Novartis is the ultimate defensive stock if you are worried about this environment not getting better any time soon. It's very well diversified. Unusually for the sector it's got potential for earnings upgrades through its pipeline," O'Sullivan said.
Deutsche Telekom was also singled out as a good pick by O'Sullivan. "You get a seven and a half percent dividend yield in this stock. They are stabilizing profitability in the domestic business through cost cutting. They're very favorably exposed to a strengthening dollar as well and they're cheap," he said. For more stories from CNBC, go to cnbc.com.


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"For better or for worse… For richer or for poorer." This is what most of us promise to our spouse when we pledge ourselves in marriage. But unfortunately, many couples today can't seem to survive either richer or poorer due to poor money management skills.
Some couples stick with their own individual way of managing money, which may or may not mesh with their spouse's. Others may take the responsibility all on their own shoulders or shove it onto their spouse instead. Some spouses even lie, cheat, and overspend, and cause all trust within the relationship to be a distant memory. As a newly married couple, how can you prevent these tragedies from happening in your own marriage?
There is definitely hope, but you need to act early. In fact, money management can actually be a rewarding way to bond with your loved one. Here are steps to take and tips to make sure you get on the right track for a lifetime of properly managing your joint finances.
Money Management Steps for Newlyweds
Managing your own money can be challenging enough. But incorporating your spouse's finances can be overwhelming. In other words, don't expect to be an expert right away. The two of you have some things to work out and should take plenty of time to do so. Follow these nine steps one step at a time so you and your spouse can easily get accustomed to healthy financial habits.
1. Start Talking About Finances
It's best to do this before you get married, but if you have not, discuss finances with your new spouse as soon as possible. You'll need to go over what accounts you have and how much debt you carry. You'll also want to be clear on how you expect money to be handled.
For example, let your spouse know if you expect him or her to discuss purchases over $100 with you first. Make sure each person has a good understanding of where you stand financially as a couple and the expectations that the other holds.
2. Write Down Goals
After you have determined your baseline financial status, discuss your long-term financial goals in-depth. For example, do you plan to retire at a certain age? Do you want to get out of debt and become a millionaire? If you're planning on hiring a financial advisor, these are the kinds of things they'll want to know.
My husband and I agreed on goals that included sticking to a budget each month and becoming a one-income family, so that I could be a stay-at-home mom. Make sure to write all of your goals down and review them periodically. You'll have a much better chance at success if you do.
Pro tip: If you need help finding a financial advisor, SmartAsset has a tool that will match you with three potential advisors based on a series of questions. You can then choose the advisor who will be the best fit for you.
3. Discuss Bank Accounts
There are both pros and cons to opening a joint bank account or to maintaining your individual accounts after you're married. You can even do both. Combining accounts can simplify your finances and may help breed trust in a marriage. Moreover, it may be especially valuable when one spouse chooses to take on more household or child-rearing duties than the other and as a result there is inequality in income.
That said, some level of independence may be preferable to you both, though it can also make it easy for you or your spouse to hide certain purchases or spending habits. Plus, given the high divorce rate, keeping separate bank accounts can provide you some measure of protection should your spouse decide to "take the money and run." Discuss this at length with your spouse to make sure you're both comfortable with whatever you decide.
If you choose to open a new account together, make sure you use a free checking account to avoid unnecessary fees. A Chime bank account is a great open because of their lack of fees and tools to help you save.
4. Build an Emergency Fund
If you don't already have an emergency fund, consider making this a top priority. An emergency fund is money that is set aside in case something expensive happens unexpectedly, such as a lost job, family illness, natural disaster, or a major home repair. Aim to save about 6 months' worth of your household expenses in case the emergency is that you have no income. Building an emergency fund should be a priority because it will bring financial security and protect your relationship in case disaster strikes. This money should be kept someplace where it's easy to access. I recommend a Savings Builder account from CIT Bank so you can earn a little interest from the funds.
5. Design a Budget
As I mentioned, one of my goals with my husband is to ensure that we are within budget each month. So we don't go into debt, we limit how much we're allowed to spend in certain monthly budget categories, such as food, dining out, and entertainment. Personal Capital allows us to really dig in and get a good idea of where our money is being spent.
Start by reviewing your joint expenses over the last few months to determine how much you've been spending and if you need to bring that amount down. Then, establish dollar limits per category that you create according to your after-tax income. Don't forget to allocate for unexpected or irregular expenses, such as routine car maintenance or doctor's appointments. Your budget may be a work in progress, so don't worry if you have to make adjustments, especially over the first few months.
6. Track Your Budget
It's not enough to just make a budget. You need to make sure you stay within your spending allotment and adjust accordingly as your situation, expenses, or income changes. One very effective way to stick to your budget is to use the envelope budgeting system. This is perfect for young couples who typically have lower incomes and must be careful not to overspend.
Another approach is to design a spreadsheet that tracks all your spending and totals it up at the end of the month (if you don't want to do the work yourself, Tiller will pull all the information into a spreadsheet for you). You can also make use of certain debit and credit card tools that will breakdown your expenses per category. Just make sure you're paying off your credit card charges each month. Try out a few different methods and do whatever works best for you and your spouse.
7. Have Weekly Money Meetings
One thing that has really helped me and my husband stay on track is our weekly money meetings. During meetings, we discuss how our budget looks for the month, if we have any upcoming bills to pay, how we are doing with our financial goals, and anything else that is related to money. These meetings are great because they strengthen the communication in our marriage as well as our level of trust. We always know where we stand financially and that we're both doing our best to keep that on solid ground. Setting aside time to talk also helps us to stop worrying about money because we know that money matters will be dealt with.
8. Save for Retirement
Whether you're married or not, you need to make sure you are set financially for the long haul. This means you need to save for retirement now. If you work for a company that offers a 401k plan, put in the maximum amount allowed to take advantage of any company matching, or at least contribute as much as you can afford. If you have a Roth IRA, put in the maximum amount every year if at all possible. If you haven't opened an IRA yet, head over to M1 Finance and get it done today. The earlier you start, the better off you'll be when you want to retire.
But even if you can't max out these accounts, even putting $50 in a month will help you over the long term. Because of compounding interest, time is just as important as money when it comes to growing your retirement fund, so don't delay.
Pro tip: I recommend signing up for Blooom. They offer a free 401k analysis that will dig into your portfolio to make sure you have the proper allocation based on your risk tolerance. They will also make sure you are properly diversified and not paying too much in fees.
9. Get Out of Debt and Stay Out of Debt
Debt can be damaging to any one person, but it is a double threat when you're married because two people are responsible for paying the money back. Start your marriage out right by eradicating debt and not racking it up again. Work out a plan with your spouse on how to get out and stay out of debt. I suggest reading The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. Living a debt-free life is not only healthy for you financially, but it is also healthy for your marriage.
If you have a lot of high interest debt, consider a personal loan from Credible. This can help consolidate your debt with a lower interest rate, helping you pay down your balance faster. Credible also offers student loan refinancing. Plus, right now they are offering up to a $750 bonus to anyone who refinances their student loans.
Other Money Management Tips for Newlyweds
The following tips will not only help you manage your money like a pro team, but they will help you develop a strong marital foundation to withstand whatever life throws your way.
1. Share Responsibilities
Money management in a marriage is not about having a quick discussion with each other and then one person carrying the ball for the couple. It involves both parties working together and sharing responsibilities equally. For example, both husband and wife need to take part in decision-making, budgeting, and bill-paying.
Moreover, and I've seen this happen, if responsibilities aren't divided and something happens to the "financial" spouse, the other spouse can be left clueless. Bills may go unpaid, debt may accumulate, and what once was a solid financial position can deteriorate rapidly. In the interest of preserving you and your spouse's welfare, make sure each of you is aware of your entire financial picture and is in charge of managing a portion of it.
2. Bring Up Touchy Subjects with Love
When a sticky situation arises that makes you upset, don't do anything rash that might damage your relationship. Bring up touchy subjects with care and out of love. For example, if you feel your spouse is overspending, don't start yelling and accusing. Bring up the matter by pointing out how you're jointly over budget this month and how you'd like to look at ways to get back on budget. View yourself as a team and look at what the team needs to do to improve.
For example, if your spouse is overspending, what can you do to support him or her in better habits? Whatever you do, don't point the finger.
3. Find the Right Level of Risk as a Couple
When considering your investments and your overall lifestyle, it's a lot easier if you're both on the same page. If you are someone who likes to take on risk, you may find your spending and investing habits different from your risk-averse spouse.
For example, if you have a great idea for a business and are ready to liquidate your 401k to finance it, your safe-playing spouse may be the one who prevents you from doing so. Talk about this with your spouse, and find some middle ground when it comes to risk. Perhaps neither of you can be entirely in your comfort zone, but you don't want to be too far out of it either. Risk-taking will need to be a compromise.
The same goes for the amount of risk you're willing to take with your investments. While one person might want to be fully invested in equities, the other might want to diversify with real estate you purchase through DiversyFund, bonds and even fine art through Masterworks. Communicate with each other and make sure you have common ground.
4. Work as a Team
To properly work as a team, you must have the same goals in mind. Work together to come up with and find ways to accomplish those goals. Always encourage each other and build each other up. Be aware of your own weaknesses and strengths, and play off the strengths of your spouse to bring synergy to what you are trying to accomplish.
5. Be Honest
Honesty is always the best policy, especially when it comes to money management in a marriage. If you mess up, or make a purchase you shouldn't have, tell your spouse and own up to your mistake. Your spouse may be upset with you initially, but after he or she cools off will respect you and trust you because you were open and honest. Lying about money to your spouse has huge repercussions, including divorce, so don't even think about going there if you want your marriage to last a lifetime.
6. Trust Your Spouse
Unless you determine that your spouse in indeed lying to you, trust your new spouse to handle money. Withholding responsibilities from your spouse or watching every move he or she makes is condescending and demeaning. Don't ask how much money your spouse spent or made during the day. Learn to let go of the control and just trust. Combining bank accounts is a great way to practice this.
7. Learn from Each Other
Don't think of yourself as the be-all and end-all of financial knowledge. There is a chance that your spouse knows more or is more experienced and disciplined when it comes to handling money. Even more likely, there will be some things you know more about and some things your spouse knows more about.
For example, I know more about making everyday purchases than my husband does, such as extreme couponing. On the other hand, my husband knows more about investing, so we are able to learn these things from each other.
8. Give 100% of Yourself
Put your full effort into the financial matters of your marriage. If you are giving excuses each time you go on a spending spree or are blowing off your budget, you are not giving 100% to your marriage or yourself, and that attitude will come back to haunt you.
9. Remember Your Vows
Ultimately, marriage comes down to the vows you made. If you vowed to love your spouse for richer or for poorer, then live like that. You will undoubtedly have difficult times, so try not to let money issues create or exacerbate them. Money trouble is not a reason to jump ship, but it's something to work out with your spouse and can even be an opportunity to grow closer.
Final Word
Marriage and money can be tricky, but the best thing you can do is be open and honest. Start off on the right foot by talking about money management and coming up with a solid plan to deal with budgeting, spending, and investing. The sooner you do this, the better. If you form good money management habits as a newly married couple, you'll be able to work as a team through whatever life throws at you for many years to come.
How do you and your spouse manage money? What are some of the things that have worked best in your situation?


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New Plan Items: HCBS, Technology and Residential Care
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its first National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease on May 15, 2012. The National Plan and its annual updates were mandated by the National Alzheimer's Project Act, which became law in Jan. 2011.
Several new items in the 2014 update address the provision of home and community-based services (HCBS) to people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Other new items explore the role of technology in smoothing care transitions and supporting family caregivers. A number of new items focus on the delivery of services to people with Alzheimer's disease who live in residential care settings.
Aging Services Providers Take Note
Here are some new items that might be of interest to providers of long-term services and supports:
- Help states provide and sustain dementia-capable HCBS systems. HHS will work with states to help ensure that people with dementia and their caregivers have access to these systems.
- Improve HCBS provided through state Medicaid waivers. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is conducting webinars and national calls about its final rule on HCBS provided through state Medicaid waivers. These outreach efforts are designed to help states improve the services they provide to people with a need for long-term services and supports, including people with Alzheimer's disease.
- Improve the dementia capability of the long-term services and supports systems. The Administration for Community Living's new Alzheimer's Disease Initiative: Specialized Supportive Services project will award grants to help dementia-capable systems provide effective supportive services to people with Alzheimer's disease who are living alone in the community.
- Assess the adequacy of health information technology (HIT) standards to support persons with Alzheimer's disease. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology will explore new ways to enhance the interoperable exchange of information to support care planning and care transitions for people with Alzheimer's disease.
- Examine technology solutions to support family caregivers. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is measuring the impact of remote monitoring technology on the efficacy, competence and distress of families caring for relatives with Alzheimer's disease.
- Enhance the ability of long-term care ombudsmen to support people with Alzheimer's disease. The National Ombudsman Resource Center will train long-term care ombudsmen to become "Hand in Hand" trainers for nursing home and other direct care staff.
Enhance understanding of state regulations for residential care and adult day health services. HHS will develop a compendium of state policy and regulation as a way to increase understanding about how policies for residential care and adult day health services influence service delivery for people with Alzheimer's disease.
Using the National Plan to Reduce the Cost of Alzheimer's Care
The new AFA report contains cost analyses of several new or expanded demonstration programs mentioned in the National Plan.
AFA reports that direct spending for Alzheimer's disease was approximately $203 billion in 2013. Researchers estimate that by 2050 this level of direct spending will reach $1 trillion if the current care delivery system remains unchanged.
Cost of Care: Quantifying Care-Centered Provisions of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease suggests that coordinated care programs like the Medical Home, the Independence at Home Program, the Community-based Care Transitions Program, and the Medicare Coordinated Care Demonstration could be adapted so they serve the special needs of beneficiaries with Alzheimer's disease.
New or adapted demonstration programs are likely to improve care and save money because they focus on prevention, coordination and community-base care, says the report. These programs could save up to $10 billion in care costs by reducing:
- Hospital use among people with Alzheimer's disease.
- The percent of the nursing home population with Alzheimer's disease.
- Unnecessary spending on medical services rendered when a beneficiary with Alzheimer's disease receives care in a medical facility.
By: Geralyn Magan - Published On: Jun 27, 2013Updated On: May 14, 2014


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Styrolux 3G46
Styrolux® 3G46 is a clear styrene-butadiene copolymer (SBC) developed specifically for sheet- and film extrusion and for thermoformed articles. Styrolux® 3G46 is designed for improved performance in blends with general-purpose polystyrene, providing parts with an excellent balance of transparency and toughness.
Key Features
- Outstanding clarity
- Good toughness / stiffness balance
- Medium GPPS blend capabilty
- Food and non-food packaging
- Caps and lids
- Toys
- Displays
- Medical devices
- Household products
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Properties of Styrolux 3G46
Property, Test Condition Standard Unit Values Rheological Properties Melt Flow Rate, 200 °C/5 kg ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 11 Mechanical Properties Izod Notched Impact Strength, 23 °C (73 °F) ASTM D 256 ft-lb/in 0.6 Instrumented Dart Impact (total energy) ASTM D 3763 in-lbs 178 Tensile Stress at Yield, 23 °C ASTM D 638 psi 3700 Tensile Modulus ASTM D 638 psi x 10³ 238 Elongation, Failure ASTM D 638 % 220 Flexural Strength, 23 °C ASTM D 790 psi 4000 Flexural Modulus, 23 °C ASTM D 790 psi x 10³ 193 Hardness, Shore D ASTM D 2240 - 75 Thermal Properties Vicat Softening Temperature, B/1 ( 120 °C/h, 10N) ASTM D 1525 °F 190 DTUL @ 264 psi - Unannealed ASTM D 648 °F 140 DTUL @ 66 psi - Unannealed ASTM D 648 °F 168 Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion ASTM D 696 10-4/°F 0.72 Electrical Properties Dielectric Constant at 106 CPS (1000000 Hz, 0,0394 in) ASTM D 150 - 2.5 Volume Resistivity ASTM D 257 - >1013 Surface Resistivity ASTM D 257 - >1014 Optical Properties Refractive Index, Sodium D Line ASTM D 542 - 1.573 Light Transmission at 550 nm ASTM D 1003 % 91 Haze ASTM D 1003 % 1 Other Properties Density ASTM D 792 lb/in³ 1.02 Water Absorption, Saturated at 23 °C ASTM D 570 % 0.07 Processing Linear Mold Shrinkage ASTM D 955 in/in 0.0065
Typical values for uncolored products
Processing of Styrolux 3G46
The tough and rigid Styrolux® grades 656 C, 684 D and 3G 46 are the preferred choices for injection molding. In order to improve the stiffness and dimensional stability under heat, in injection molding as well, Styrolux® is sometimes blended with up to 40% general-purpose polystyrene (GPPS); the production of highly transparent parts calls for a plasticising unit that is capable of a good mixing performance.
Injection molding unit
Universal screws with a length of 16 D to 20 D are suitable. The pitch along the entire length should be constant at a value between 0.8 D and 1 D.
Injection molding tools
The shaping tool surfaces have a great influence on the transparency and gloss of the injection moulded parts. The tiniest flaws on the tool surfaces are reproduced, as a result of which high-gloss and polished surfaces are recommended. Care should be taken to ensure that the draft is at least 1°. For the mould parting surfaces, a compromise should be sought between a tight seal – for the eventuality of flashes – and sufficient venting.
The tool surface temperatures should be set between 20°C and 50°C [68°F and 122°F], depending on the grade of Styrolux®. Too low a temperature can give rise to streaks and flow marks. Too high a temperature leads to adhesion, which also causes cracks or fissures. Here, mention should be made once again of the polish in the demolding direction in order to effectuate the best possible demolding.
Processing instructions
Generally speaking, a low ratio of the barrel contents to the shot volume, a low rotational speed of the screw and working with little or no back pressure are advantageous.
In the case of short production downtimes, it is usually sufficient to lower the melt temperature and then to pump off the melt; at the end of longer pauses, in contrast, we recommend flushing with a high-viscosity general-purpose polystyrene grade.
The melt temperatures should not exceed 250°C [482°F], and the residence time in the cylinder should not be too long. An injection time that is as high as possible is a decisive factor for the optimal transparency and brilliance of injection molded parts. Here, a slight loss in toughness will have to be accepted.
Any commonly employed type of gate, also hot runner systems, can be employed. With a hot runner system, the configuration must be such that no localized overheating (T > 250°C [482°F]) can occur. Adequately dimensioned runners and gates prevent thermal overloads.
Feed characteristics
The feed characteristics of Styrolux® are not problematic. It is best for the temperature gradient from the hopper to the tip of the screw to rise slightly. The cross head must be cooled.
Flow characteristics
The flow test using the test spiral at thicknesses of 1 mm to 2 mm reveals an almost linear dependence of the flow lengths with the melt temperature (Fig. 1). At a wall thickness of less than 1 mm only very short flow distances are possible since the flow resistance rises disproportionally as the wall thickness decreases. Melt temperatures of more than 250°C [482°F] cause cross-linking of the material, and consequently the flowability drops once again.
The onset of cross-linking is also indicated by turbidity and yellowing.
Fig. 1: Flowability of Styrolux® in the spiral flow test; injection pressure = 1500 bar.
Owing to its morphology, Styrolux® adheres more strongly to steel surfaces than high-impact polystyrene. Therefore, it requires a greater force in order to overcome the static friction during the first phase of demolding. It is helpful to select a low injection pressure and holding pressure. Due to the high compressibility of Styrolux®, the part is slightly compressed. Following pressure relief, the part relaxes and is easier to release from the core. Excessive injection pressure and holding pressure cause greater deformations in the part. A possible consequence after the pressure relief is that the part could become jammed in the mold cavity. This should be optimized by means of experimentation.
In comparison to general-purpose and high-impact polystyrene, the lower dimensional stability and softening temperature of Styrolux® mean that the cooling times, and hence the cycle times, will be longer, even in the case of intense cooling. The demolding behavior can also be improved by adding Styrolux® Batch ASE in an amount of 2% to 4%.
The shrinkage values of Styrolux® lie between 0.3% and about 1%. They are the lowest parallel to the direction of flow, somewhat higher transversally to the direction of flow near the gate and highest far away from the gate (Fig. 2 ). The shrinkage and the shrinkage differences can be influenced by regulating the melt temperature. High melt temperatures yield lower shrinkage values and smaller differences between the positions near and far away from the gate.
The temperature of the tool surface and the injection speed are less decisive for the shrinkage.
Fig. 2: Shrinkage of Styrolux® 656 C
Compressibility and warpage
Styrolux® is considerably more compressible than high-impact polystyrene. This is why centrally gated rectangular parts can exhibit larger internal stress differences between the shortest and the longest flow distances. In conjunction with the lower dimensional stability, the molded parts can undergo warpage even hours after the demolding.
Since there is a direct relationship between the warpage and the modulus of elasticity, a Styrolux® grade with a high modulus of elasticity should be selected for parts where the aspect of warpage is critical.
In extrusion processing, particularly the tough Styrolux® grades 684D, 693D ----- and 3G 55 in blends with general-purpose polystyrene (GPPS) are extruded to form films and then thermoformed into dimensionally stable finished parts. The mechanical and optical properties of the film and of the deep-drawn parts are determined to a large extent by the Styrolux® grade, by the mixing ratio and by the GPPS type (see "Styrolux®: mechanical and optical properties").
The biaxial stretching during the thermoforming considerably increases the toughness of the finished parts; therefore, highly stretched parts such as, for instance, beverage cups can be successfully manufactured with high contents of GPPS (> 50%). Blends containing 50% to 80% Styrolux® have proven their worth for the majority of thermoforming applications.
Moreover, efforts should be aimed at optimizing the homogenization of the components, and this is achieved by a good mixing action of the screws used. Here, the viscosity of the GPPS component in the blend plays a role; it should preferably be close to the viscosity of the Styrolux® and it should lie in the melt volume-flow rate (MVR) range of 8 to 16 [cm3/10 min].
As a rule, the Styrolux® granules do not have to be pre-dried. However, in the event of unfavorable storage or transportation conditions involving severe temperature fluctuations, moisture can condense on the surface of the granules and this then has to be removed in a pre-drying step. The granules should be pre-dried in a dry-air dryer for 3 to 4 hours at a temperature of about 50°C [122°F].
Extruder and screw geometry
Styrolux® and blends with GPPS can be processed on all conventional extrusion installations that are also suitable for high-impact polystyrene or polyolefins. A high L/D ratio is advantageous for the homogenization and for reducing the sensitivity to pressure fluctuations. However, with an eye towards keeping the residence times short, this ratio should not be too large either. As a rule, L/D ratios between 28:1 and 34:1 meet both of these requirements.
Vented extruders are recommended for the production of high-quality packaging films. They permit the extraction of volatile components and moisture from the melt as well as the removal of entrapped air.
Screws with medium compression ratios (2:1 to a maximum of 3:1) have been found to be optimal, that is to say, universal screws (PE, PP) can also be employed. Excessively high shearing elements (barrier zones, shear sections), however, can cause damage to the product (cross-linking, gel specks). Generally, the use of a melt pump is recommended.
Flat film extrusion dies and polishing stacks
Chrome-plated and polished flat film extrusion dies with an adjustable die gap (flex lip) and choke bars are recommended, and the die gap should be set at +5% to +10% above the desired film thickness in order to minimize orientations in the film. The line speed should be set in such a way that the melt cushion in the bead of plastic material remains very small. Otherwise, if a larger melt volume were fed in, there would be a risk of the formation of waves and other visible surface flaws. Optimal roller temperature control is important for purposes of attaining high quality in terms of the transparency, gloss and surface finish of the films. It is recommended to initially set the first deflector roller at a temperature up to the sticky limit and then to lower the temperature by 10°C [18°F]. For this purpose, the temperature of the polishing stacks should be regulated individually (up to about 80°C to 90°C [176°F to 194°F]). Polishing stacks that are too cold leave markings on the surface.
Production of film reels
When film reels are produced, care should be taken to ensure that the film temperature is lowered as far as possible, for instance, to about the ambient temperature (between 25°C [77°F] and 35°C [95°F] at the maximum) and that the winding tension is kept as low as possible. If the films are wound at a temperature that is too high, then the shrinkage that occurs during cooling causes high tensions in the roll of film. In the worst case, this can lead to a partial or total blockage of the films. Therefore, if the machines are operated at high throughput rates or if the lines are operated at high speeds, it is generally recommended that post-cooling rollers are used.
Cleaning the extruder
In spite of the outstanding stabilization of Styrolux®, product damage can occur in case of long residence times in the extruder (dead spots, accumulations in the mixing section). An indication of this is the greater incidence of gel specks, which often only appear for a few seconds but which nevertheless greatly impair the film quality.
Such problems require that the extruder be flushed, preferably with general-purpose polystyrene. This procedure is also recommended when the product is changed or before the extruder is switched off in order to reduce the thermal stress to the Styrolux® melt caused by the downtimes.
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I'm going to share two examples. The first might be one of the most accurate death certificates in my possession. The second is definitely the least accurate. Still, there is a lot of information in both that can be used.
I encourage you to take a look at Elizabeth Shown Mills' explanation of sources, evidence, and proof here. (Take a minute to look at all of her QuickLessons while you're there - they are invaluable!) These death certificates are considered to be original sources with both primary and secondary information.
According to this death certificate, my great grandfather, Thomas Patrick Slowey, died on March 14, 1963 after suffering from a myocardial infarction (heart attack) for 30 minutes. Fortunately, this certificate is quite detailed as far as time of death and the doctor provided an actual time of death instead of just a date. Thomas died at 3:50 p.m.
This information is considered reliable, since it was the attending physician who provided it at or near the time of death. Of course, not ALL the information on this certificate is reliable. Of course, I can't be certain who provided the personal information about Thomas, but I'm pretty sure that he lived at 812 Douglas Avenue longer than "minutes," as it shows in #1(c). With the exception of that little morsel, the rest of the information given on the certificate is correct.
Noob alert: When you are reviewing a death certificate (or any research document), always read and re-read and then read it again. If you look over on the right hand side - yep, right there under the cause of death - it says that an autopsy was performed. I've had this death certificate for over a year and I didn't even notice this until a few days ago. I will try to obtain the autopsy report (if it still exists) to see if it contains any other useful information.
So ultimately, what sort of assertions does this death certificate actually make?
1. Thomas died on March 14, 1963 at 3:50 p.m.
2. Thomas' cause of death was cardiac standstill due to myocardial infarction lasting 1/2 hour due to coronary atherosclerosis lasting over 2 years.
3. Thomas suffered a myocardial infarction in October 1960.
4. Thomas was born on December 29, 1895 in South Dakota, and he was 67 years old when he died.
5. Thomas died in Yankton, Yankton Co., South Dakota, at Sacred Heart Hospital.
6. Thomas' residence at the time of his death was 812 Douglas Avenue in Yankton.
7. Thomas' occupation was a foreman at the stockyards.
8. Thomas' parents were John Slowey and Theresa Burns.
9. Thomas was married and his wife was Anna Huber Slowey.
10. Thomas was buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery on March 18, 1963 in Yankton, South Dakota.
11. Thomas was never in the military.
You may have heard me
As before, the doctor supplied the information regarding the time of death and cause of death. Unfortunately, there is a lot of conflicting information on this one. Her date of birth is given as February 2, 1859. However, if we subtract her "age" (70 years, 10 months, 20 days) from the date of death (December 22, 1930), her birth date is calculated as February 2, 1860. Which is correct? Where did the information come from?
This is where the REAL errors begin. Her son, Art Lanctot, was the informant. He must have been very confused and/or grief-stricken (or both) at the time. He listed Eliza's mother as "Eliza Bourke" and her father as "Zenophile." That's all well and good except that those are HIS parents, not Eliza's, which does not help me in the least when it comes to finding Eliza's parents. So pretty much every detail that Art Lanctot provided has an underlying question mark.
However, there are still some assertions made by the document that must be taken into account:
1. Eliza died at 1:00 a.m. on December 22, 1930 in Armour, Douglas, South Dakota from lobar pneumonia with contributing factors of senility and obesity.
2. Eliza was a proprietor of a hotel.
3. Eliza may have been born on February 2, 1859 or 1860 in Michigan.
4. Eliza was a widow at the time of her death.
5. Eliza was buried on December 24, 1930 in Armour, South Dakota.
Now I can take the assertions made by each of these documents and plug them into their related proof arguments. This is when the information becomes evidence (direct or indirect), and it can be evaluated accordingly in context with other evidence.


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The Association of American Physicians (AAP) recently honored the scientific accomplishments of two National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) researchers whose work focuses on human development. Leslie G. Biesecker, M.D., a senior investigator in NHGRI's Genetic Disease Research Branch, and Maximilian Muenke, M.D., a senior investigator in NHGRI's Medical Genetics Branch, were inducted into AAP's distinguished membership April 30 at the organization's annual meeting in Chicago.
Dr. Biesecker's work centers on birth defects that cause physical malformations, with emphasis on two main areas. The first is multiple congenital anomaly syndromes that produce central nervous system malformations, visceral malformations, and extra fingers and toes. These conditions include Pallister-Hall syndrome, Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome, McKusick-Kaufman syndrome, Bardet-Biedl syndrome and Lenz microphthalmia syndrome. The second area of investigation involves the study of segmental overgrowth disorders, such as Proteus syndrome. These abnormalities cause excessive growth of bones, organs and fatty tissues after birth and sometimes carry an increased risk of cancer. They are hard to diagnose because they produce a wide variety of symptoms that can vary within each disease, and very few people have studied them long enough to know their natural history. Dr. Biesecker's laboratory is trying to better characterize the clinical manifestations of such disorders, as well as conducting intensive genetic analyses of the tissues of affected and unaffected people to locate the genes involved.
Dr. Maximilian Muenke is looking at birth defects that lead to neurological impairment, with particular emphasis on holoprosencephaly (HPE) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A common brain birth defect that causes varying degrees of developmental disability and mental retardation, HPE occurs when the brain fails to divide into left and right hemispheres before birth. Dr. Muenke's laboratory has identified several genes associated with HPE and, in the process, discovered many molecular events that govern early embryonic development. The team is also studying environmental factors that may affect development of HPE, such as low cholesterol in pregnant women. While ADHD has been recognized for many years, environmental influences were thought to be its main cause, and genetic influences have only recently been explored. Dr. Muenke's group is collaborating in a study involving 18 large, multigenerational Colombian families with a high incidence of ADHD. A companion study of 1,000 smaller, similarly affected U.S. families is also underway. So far, Dr. Muenke's laboratory has found strong evidence for familial ADHD, and identified several candidate regions that might harbor ADHD-causing genes.
The AAP was founded in 1885 to advance scientific and practical medicine, promote collegial connections among physicians and encourage the dissemination of scientific knowledge. Each year, the AAP elects 55 new members whose outstanding scientific achievements have improved patient care.
Other NHGRI researchers who have been honored by membership in AAP include Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D.; William A. Gahl, M.D., Ph.D.; Pu Paul Liu, M.D., Ph.D.; and Paul Meltzer, M.D., Ph.D. They have joined a distinguished group that includes Nobel laureates and members of the National Academies of Science and the Institute of Medicine


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As recovery efforts for those impacted by Hurricane Sandy continue, U.S. Geological Survey crews are sampling water for nutrients, sediment, and pesticides to document water quality in areas affected by the hurricane. This sampling effort is part of the federal government's broad efforts to ensure public health and to support the state, tribal, and local response to the storm.
"We tend to think of events like Sandy in terms of the ephemeral effect of the wind, rain, waves, and even snow as it swept through our communities, but in fact this superstorm can have a longer-term effect in the large pulse of sediment and associated pollutants swept into our waterways," said USGS Director Marcia McNutt. "It is particularly important to quantify the input of this one unusual event before concluding that certain efforts to reduce pollutant run-off from year to year have or have not been effective."
Sampling is taking place at various locations. In New Jersey, crews will collect water quality samples along the Delaware River near Trenton and along the Raritan River near Queens Bridge. Pennsylvania crews will be sampling near the Chesapeake Bay. In Maryland, water quality samples will be collected from the Potomac River, various sites in Washington, D.C., several locations along the Eastern Shore, and from the Susquehanna River at the Conowingo Dam. In addition, Virginia crews will be sampling throughout Northern Virginia. USGS crews will be sampling in these and other areas for contaminants like pesticides, E. coli, nutrients, and sediment to document water quality in areas affected by the hurricane.
"Significant high water events are important to document, because a storm event like this can flush large quantities of nutrients, pesticides, and sediment into rivers," said Charles Crawford, coordinator of the sampling effort. "When looking at long-term water quality trends and year-to-year variation, this hurricane could be a defining event for the past few decades, and it's important that USGS captures a complete picture of what happens."
Excessive nutrients in the Nation's rivers, streams and coastal areas are a major issue for water managers, because they cause algal blooms that increase costs to treat drinking water, limit recreational activities, and threaten valuable commercial and recreational fisheries. Increased sediment can cause costly changes in shipping channels, where new sediment can require additional dredging.
"The USGS creates models that relate nutrient, pesticide and sediment concentrations to how much water is flowing," said Crawford. "In order to have the most accurate model, it's important to document concentrations during a high flow event such as this one."
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James "Mark" Weinberg 1952 - 2009 Bonner Springs
A celebration of life picnic for James "Mark" Weinberg, 57, Bonner Springs, will be at 7 p.m. Friday, June 26, at VFW Memorial Park in Tonganoxie.
Mr. Weinberg died peacefully Thursday, June 18, 2009, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on May 27, 1952, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of James R. and G. Maxine (Gabbert) Weinberg.
Mr. Weinberg managed several auto parts stores in Kansas and Colorado until serious health problems forced him to retire in January.
He married Olga Fedorovna on July 15, 2000, in Steamboat Springs, Colo. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include a daughter, Julia Piskunova; his stepmother, Betty Weinberg; two sisters, Kathy Guenther and her husband, Tony, and Carrie Waun and her husband, John; a stepbrother, John Shepherd; a stepsister, Joyce Templeton; and two grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to the Mark Weinberg Medical Fund, sent in care of Armed Forces Bank, P.O. Box 3400 Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, Bonner Springs, is handling arrangements.
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The use of a metronome is an important aspect in keeping good time. A well rounded rhythm player can also use it in advanced ways to help timing on things like compound meter and triplets. In this Lesson John shows you how.
Taught by John Shannon in Rockin' Rhythm Guitar seriesLength: 8:56Difficulty: 3.0 of 5
Rock guitarist John Shannon takes you on a journey to improve your rhythm playing. Effecting all facets of rock playing, rhythm is the foundation of quality playing.
Lesson 1
Meet John Shannon and his approach to rhythm guitar. John discusses why he put this lesson series together and what his aim is to bring you.Length: 5:29 Difficulty: 0.0 FREE
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To get started in his lesson series, John discusses what should be in every rock rhythm guitarist's toolbox. He discusses timing devices like the metronome and things like what amps might be best suited...Length: 10:56 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
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Now that you have your rock toolbox built, it's time to start developing your rhythm playing for rock. In lesson three, John discusses the importance of the metronome and identifies the three tempo zones...Length: 8:05 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
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Lesson four in the rock rhythm series is all about the down stroke. This stroke drives the rhythm home and is a staple for most rock rhythm players.Length: 9:12 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
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Palm muting is a powerful tool to help shape and define your tone while playing. It also aids in creating that signature rock rhythm sound.Length: 8:42 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
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You've looked at the upstroke and downstroke individually in previous lessons. Now it's time to tie the two together and delve in to rhythmic strumming.Length: 15:40 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
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We've reached a junction in the series where you've started to develop several different tools. In this lesson you'll start combining them to create more variety in your rhythm playing.Length: 9:20 Difficulty: 0.0 Members Only
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Practice is a cornerstone of being a well-rounded rock rhythm guitarist. As such, John Shannon provides another opportunity to take a look at combining elements you've learned previously.Length: 8:44 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
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It's time to start adding more tricks to your bag go rhythm techniques for rock guitar. In this lesson you're going to learning the pull-off technique and how it can add texture to your rhythm playing.Length: 10:49 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
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The next technique in your tool-bag is going to be the counterpart to the Pull-Off and is known as the Hammer-On.Length: 12:23 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
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Lesson 15 starts off a focus on altered tuning from standard. To start with, John discusses Drop D. He teaches you how to get into the tuning, how it alters your playing and then how to get back to standard...Length: 12:53 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
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In lesson 16, John discusses muting multiple strings simultaneously. This is done with the palm of the hand and will often be part of the palm muting technique.Length: 11:24 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
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In lesson 17, John Shannon uses the multi-string mute technique along with a strumming chuck to help you create a nuanced and rhythmic line.Length: 7:21 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
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Lesson 17 is all about open g tuning. This tuning is made popular by bands like The Rolling Stones and their guitarist Keith Richards. John shows you how to get to open g tuning from standard, discusses...Length: 12:49 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
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John Shannon takes a now familiar power chord and discusses how to add single notes along with it to create a moving and melodic rhythm line.Length: 9:31 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
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It's not time to switch gears and discuss the world of fingerstyle. To get you started, John Shannon discusses and demonstrates the use of the thumb and two fingers for the style.Length: 8:51 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
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Now it's time to tackle another aspect of the Fingerstyle technique. In lesson 21 you'll be utilizing the pick and your middle fingers, also commonly referred to as hybrid picking.Length: 11:04 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
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Now that you have a basic understanding of the fingerstyle techniques, it's time to apply them in a way that adds texture to your rhythm playing.Length: 10:16 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
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In lesson 23, John Shannon discusses the use of a delay pedal and how to integrate it into your rhythm playing.Length: 13:59 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
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Another rhythm element that John Shannon imparts is the ability to move chords while ringing open strings. He discusses the technique in this lesson.Length: 9:31 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
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In lesson 25, John Shannon discusses the uses of harmonics in rhythm playing.Length: 14:14 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Lesson 26
Bringing in some lead elements can really spice up your rhythm playing. In this lesson, John discusses the use of right hand tapping for rhythm playing.Length: 12:56 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 27
The use of a metronome is an important aspect in keeping good time. A well rounded rhythm player can also use it in advanced ways to help timing on things like compound meter and triplets. In this Lesson...Length: 8:56 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
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Rock Rhythm guitar sometimes has a characteristic stab and mute effect that is used. In lesson 28, John Shannon discusses and demonstrates this technique.Length: 8:31 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
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In lesson 29, John Shannon talks about ghosted notes that are typically slid away from and carry no duration value.Length: 10:00 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 30
Taking a page from the previous lesson, you'll once again be sliding. This time using a finger slide to create a smooth, slinky effect.Length: 11:03 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Lesson 31
Made popular by rock legend Pete Townshend, the arean chord not only cuts through the mix, but it adds style and flair to your live performances. For the final lesson of this series, John shows you how...Length: 10:19 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
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(visited by Terje Mathisen and Per Vold)
15-Jun-2005 -- Finally! The last land-based point in the southern half of Norway.
I have been looking at and planning how to reach this point for several years, it is located about 110 km from Bergen on the west coast, but not on the mainland:
The island Hisarøyna lies just outside Eivindvik, the main town in the Gulen community. Several years ago there used to be regular boat service to this island, but now there are too few people living there to support such a connection. This seemed like a big problem until my wife suggested that "Since there's no regular boat service, maybe someone runs a water taxi instead?" I checked the Yellow Pages for the community, and sure enough:
Gulen Skyssbåtservice AS
Phone: 57 78 41 25
Mobile phone 911 81 418
So I called the main number, and the phone was answered by Per Vold who knew exactly where I wanted to go: He steers his boats around the area every day, and he had often noticed that 60°N happens to be just outside his home harbour!
On Wednesday Jun 15, after finishing the first part of a two-day job at our Bergen office, I drove north out of Bergen, along E39. Pretty soon it crosses the first fjord (Osterfjorden), over the Nordhordland bridge, then I left E39 and followed Hwy 57 north towards Mongstad. The bridge fee was about $7.
The first and only time I've ever been to this part of my country was more than 30 years ago, before the North Sea oil industry started to make a lot of changes. On of the big changes is Mongstad itself, close to the ferry terminal: This is where the first big west coast oil refinery was developed, with such huge cost overruns that the term a 'Mong' is still used in norwegian speech to designate something costing far too much.
After about half an hour's wait, my ferry arrived and I paid about $10 to get passage across the Fensfjord, before I could start on the final meandering road to Gulen and Eivindvik.
In Eivindvik I called Mr Vold, and he told me to park at 'The Steamer Terminal', where he came along in ten minutes time with his small boat. This 5 m long open vessel had a 90 hp engine, which turned out to be more than enough to make the boat go faster on the water than I had managed to drive on the twisty roads! :-)
On the way out to Hisarøyna I described to Per how all my maps (marine, topographic and road) agreed that the point should be located just on the side of a small road running along the seashore, and when we got there it turned out that they were right:
Even though the distance from the road to the sea is less than 2 m, basically just a jumble of rocks and boulders from when the road was developed, the confluence is situated exactly in the middle of this area!
While aboard my GPS received WAAS/ESTB differential signal all the time, with EPE numbers down to less than 2 m, but as soon as I jumped ashore, the ESTB satellite was blocked. I could still pace out the 2-3 m remaining to the point, and my GPS did show all zeroes at this point, but without ESTB the EPE increased. With the very short offset from a 2 m-accurate position I feel safe to claim that the point I found must be within 3 m.
After the return to Eivindvik Per invited me up to his home where we used his broadband connection to login to the confluence site and register our visit. I also promised to send him an email when it became active! He also gave me a great tip which should be noted by anyone wanting to repeat out visit: There is a fast boat connection twice a day between Bergen and Eivindvik, taking about 1.5 hours for the trip. This is faster than just the driving part of my trip, adding the ferry means that I took about an hour more than the fast boat.
Gulen history:
Eivindvik and the Gulen comunity has a very long history in Norway, it is the home of Gulatingsloven (The Gulating Law) which dates from the viking age. When the viking king Olav Tryggvason converted to christianity, Gulen was the site where Norway officially left the norse gods behind and became a christian country. This was carried forward even into our constitution which was signed on May 17 in 1814:
Article 2 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Norway declares that:
All inhabitants of the Realm shall have the right to free exercise of their religion.
The Evangelical-Lutheran religion shall remain the official religion of the State. The inhabitants professing it are bound to bring up their children in the same.
Today the split between state and church is almost complete, only the King is still required by our constitution to be a member of the Norwegian Church.