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Cheyenne Jackson is headed to "Glee."
The blue-eyed Broadway star and "30 Rock" guest star (he plays Danny Baker, the former street performer hired as a regular on the fictional sketch comedy which Tina Fey's Liz Lemon writes and produces), has lined up a stint as a vocal coach on the FOX program, a source told Access Hollywood.
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According to Entertainment Weekly, which first reported the story, Cheyenne will replace Idina Menzel (who plays Shelby Corcoran) as the instructor for Vocal Adrenaline, and Rachel Berry's mother. The choir group is the rival to New Directions, the name of the "Glee" gang's group, coached by Matthew Morrison's character, Will Schuester.
While the "Glee" cast didn't know about the Cheyenne news – or, at least, wasn't allowed to say anything – at Tuesday night's event for the show in Los Angeles, Lea Michele, who plays choir queen Rachel, said she was hoping for more scenes with Idina.
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"I don't know what they're going to do with that storyline… I would love to work with Idina again, as well as Kristen [Chenoweth]," Lea told Access Hollywood. "I love all of our guest stars but I haven't heard anything."
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Land, and the army marching to claim it, in the UK and around the world
by Shaun Chamberlin on November 20th, 2012
The right to access land matters, in a fundamental way. It is a place to live, a source for food, for water, for fuel, and for sustenance of almost every kind. And land management also has profound impacts on our ecosystems and environment, and thus on our well-being and our collective future. So it matters deeply that while UK supermarkets and housing estates find permission to build easy to come by, those who wish to use land to explore truly sustainable living are blocked and frustrated at every turn.
It is this sorry state of affairs that has given birth to the "Reclaim the Fields" movement and activist groups like Grow Heathrow and the Diggers 2012. Inspired by the example of Gerrard Winstanley's 17th Century Diggers, these peaceful, practical radicals have moved onto disused UK land in order to cultivate it, build dwellings and live in common "by the sweat of our brow".
In other words, they have asserted their right to simply exist on nature's bounty, seeking neither permission from anyone nor dominion over anyone; a right that they believe people should still share with the other animals. A right, indeed, that was enshrined in UK law in the 1217 Charter of the Forest. More recently, however, the strange young notion of owning exclusive rights to land has pushed back hard (as this excellent article documents). Thus, as they fully expected – and as happened to their forebears – the Diggers 2012's crops have been torn up and they themselves have been hassled, moved on and in some cases arrested.
It might seem, then, that the efforts of these determined folk are being successfully repelled by 'the system', were it not for two crucial considerations – that they have history on their side, and that there is an enormous army surging at their backs.

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In part 1 we talked about how to convert events to IObservables. However Rx isn't just about querying events, it's also about querying asynchronous operations.
There are two common asynchronous patterns in the .NET framework: the event-based asynchronous pattern and Begin/EndInvoke. Currently MSDN recommends using the event-based asynchronous pattern where possible. This recommendation may or may not change when IObservable is released with .NET 4.0. I want to make clear that the opinions expressed in this post are my own personal views and are not consistent with official MSDN guidance.
Don't use the event-based asynchronous pattern. Or if you must use the event-based asynchronous pattern be sure to also provide a Begin/EndInvoke version of the API that uses IAsyncResult. Why? Because the event-based asynchronous pattern is deeply flawed. To understand why let's examine a typical piece of code that uses the event-based asynchronous pattern.
Guid token = Guid.NewGuid(); var webClient = new WebClient(); // We need to refer to the identifier within the body // of the method so we must first initialize it to null. // This means we can't use type inference to avoid // having to clutter our code with this absurdly long // (and entirely unnecessary) delegate type. DownloadStringCompletedEventHandler handler = null; handler = (o, a) => { if (((Guid)a.UserState) != token) return; // unhook from the event so that we don't keep firing // after we've gotten our data asynchronously. webClient.DownloadStringCompleted -= handler; if (a.Error != null) { // Handle exception. This may include throwing but // we may also have to invent some method of manually // propagating it if we don't have the knowledge to // handle it at this point and we are in the middle of several //other asynchronous operations. } if (!a.Cancelled) { Debug.WriteLine(string.Format("The downloaded HTML is {0}.", a.Result)); } } // Notice that the only link between the method and the event that returns // its data is a simple naming convention. There's no way to know for _sure_ // which event will return a method's data. client.DownloadStringCompleted += handler; client.DownloadStringAsync(new Uri("http://www.jeffwilcox.com"), token);
A thoroughly awful piece of code no? The good news is that by adding an extension event to the WebClient class we can wrap the event-based asynchronous pattern in an IObservable. Using Rx works around all of the the issues pointed out in the comments above.
Of course it's rather cumbersome to create a new class that inherits from IObservable whenever we need to return the result of an asynchronous operation. It also seems a little silly given that IObservable only has one method: Subscribe. Given this fact it's helpful to create an AnonymousObservable class which accepts an action and invokes it when the Subscribe method is called.
internal class AnonymousObservable<T> : IObservable<T> { private Func<IObserver<T>, IDisposable> subscribeAction; public AnonymousObservable(Func<IObserver<T>, IDisposable> subscribeAction) { this.subscribeAction = subscribeAction; } public IDisposable Subscribe(IObserver<T> observer) { return subscribeAction(observer); } }
Now that we've got our handy, reusable AnonymousObservable class we're ready to create our GetDownloadString extension event.
public static class WebClientExtensions { // No need to put Async in the method title, it's implicit given that // an observable is being returned. public static IObservable<string> GetDownloadString(this WebClient client, Uri address) { // Delay action by nesting it in an observable. // Nothing should ever happen until a client subscribes to the // observable, just as nothing should happen until an // IEnumerable is traversed. return new AnonymousObservable<string>( observer => { // Several downloads may be going on simultaneously. // The token allows us to establish that we're retrieving // the right one. Guid token = Guid.NewGuid(); var stringDownloaded = Observable.FromEvent<DownloadStringCompletedEventArgs>(client, "DownloadStringCompleted") // Confirm its our download using captured state variable .Where(evt => ((Guid)evt.EventArgs.UserState) == token) .Take(1); //implicitly unhooks handler after event is received bool errorOccurred = false; // Subscribe to the IObservable. Under the hood Rx // creates an anonymous observer class that invokes // the three actions passed to the Subscribe method. IDisposable unsubscribe = stringDownloaded.Subscribe( // OnNext action ev => { // Propagate the exception if one is // reported. After this, all observers // will continue to propagate this // exception via the OnError method call // until it is caught. if (ev.EventArgs.Error != null) { errorOccurred = true; observer.OnError(ev.EventArgs.Error); } else if (!ev.EventArgs.Cancelled) { observer.OnNext(ev.EventArgs.Result); } }, // OnError action (propagate exception) ex => observer.OnError(ex), // OnCompleted action () => { // No need to call OnCompleted if // there has been an exception. // It is implicit that there will // be no more data. if (!errorOccurred) { observer.OnCompleted(); } }); client.DownloadStringAsync(address, token); return unsubscribe; }); } }
Granted converting the event-based asynchronous pattern to IObservable requires a little bit of code, but the complexity is pushed onto the library developer. Look at how easy it is to consume the IObservable API.
var webClient = new WebClient(); webClient .GetDownloadString(new Uri("http://www.jeffwilcox.com")) .Subscribe(html => Debug.WriteLine(html));
No need to fuss with event argument objects. The IObservable/IObserver objects take on the concerns of cancelling and propagating exceptions. The developer is given exactly what he or she expects: an asynchronously downloaded string containing the contents of a web page.
Building Complex Queries by Combining Asynchronous Operations
Now that we've got our handy GetDownloadString extension method we can build some pretty complex queries with it. Let's use it to download the HTML from the first ten results pages of a Bing search at once.
public static class EnumerableExtensions { // This is a very handy extension method missing from Linq. public static IEnumerable<T> Iterate<T>(T initalValue, Func<T, T> next) { yield return initalValue; while (true) { initalValue = next(initalValue); yield return initalValue; } } } // snip... var client = new WebClient(); var uri = "http://www.bing.com/search?q=Rx+framework&first={0}&FORM=PERE3"; var pageSize = 10; var resultIndices = EnumerableExtensions.Iterate(1, prev => prev + pageSize).Take(10); var pageDownloads = resultIndices .Select( resultIndex => client .GetDownloadString(new Uri(string.Format(uri, resultIndex))) // append the result index to the results so we can sort by it later .Select(html => new { ResultIndex = resultIndex, Html = html })) // Merge all of the observables into one so that we can subscribe to all of // them simultaneously. .Aggregate( (simultaneousDownloads, currentDownload) => Observable.Merge(simultaneousDownloads, currentDownload)); var concatenatedHtml = pageDownloads // Convert to a blocking enumerable. It makes no sense for // IObservable to have a GroupBy or OrderBy method because // both these methods must block until all the data is received. // However all of the downloads will begin simultaneously when // we traverse the IEnumerable .ToEnumerable() // Order by the result index .OrderBy(pageDownload => pageDownload.ResultIndex) // Grab the HTML .Select(pageDownload => pageDownload.Html) // Concatenate the HTML strings .Aggregate((accumulatedHtml, html) => accumulatedHtml + html) // Grab the first (and only) result. .First();
Pretty slick right? There's only one problem. This code doesn't work :-(. It will block forever. The problem is that the event-based asynchronous pattern always returns on the thread it originates from and that thread is blocked by the call to GetEnumerator().
In the past returning on the UI thread was convenient because developers didn't have to worry about cross-thread accesses. With Rx hopping threads is so easy that cross-thread access isn't much of a concern.
var uiContext = SyncrhonizationContext.Current; AsyncAction.Post(uiContext).Subscribe(() => Debug.Write("Now I'm back on the UI thread!"));
Unfortunately the fact that the event-based async pattern hops the the UI thread makes it much more difficult to compose a set of asynchronous operations together and block on the result. This is why it's important to always provide a Begin/End Invoke version of your event-based, asynchronous API's.
WebClient doesn't provide a Begin/End overload for DownloadStringAsync so to work around the blocking problem we'll have to create an non-blocking OrderBy method for IObservable.
public static class ObservableExtensions { public static IObservable<T> OrderBy<T, R>(this IObservable<T> that, Func<T, R> keySelector) { return new AnonymousObservable<T>( observer => { var orderBySubject = new OrderBySubject<T, R>(keySelector); var unsubscribe = orderBySubject.Subscribe(observer); that.Subscribe(orderBySubject); return unsubscribe; }); } public class OrderBySubject<T,R> : Subject<T> { private Func<T,R> keySelector { get; set; } public OrderBySubject(Func<T, R> keySelector) { this.keySelector = keySelector; } List<T> list = new List<T>(); public override void OnNext(T value) { list.Add(value); } public override void OnCompleted() { foreach (var item in list.OrderBy(keySelector)) { base.OnNext(item); base.OnCompleted(); } } } }
Now we can rewrite the code above asynchronously.
// snip... var concatenatedHtml = pageDownloads // Order by the result index .OrderBy(pageDownload => pageDownload.ResultIndex) // Grab the HTML .Select(pageDownload => pageDownload.Html) // Concatenate the HTML strings .Aggregate((accumulatedHtml, html) => accumulatedHtml + html) // Write the first (and only) result. .Subscribe(html => Debug.Write(html));
Of course I could've avoided the blocking problem by using the WebRequest object because it has Begin/End methods. However the point of this article was to show that although the event-based asynchronous pattern can be converted to an IObservable the abstraction leaks.
Think Ahead When Designing Asynchronous APIs
If Rx is embraced (which I expect it will be) existing event-based asynchronous APIs will be more cumbersome to work with than those written using the alternative Begin/End Invoke pattern. I ask developers to consider this when designing asynchronous APIs today.


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T-DOSE 2007 is dead, long live T-DOSE 2008.
T-DOSE 2007 is over, and it was good. It could have been great if more people attended and I think the lesson for T-DOSE is that more advertising is needed. And maybe that will lead to more presentation tracks so that even more people are interested in coming.
But the organization was perfect, the location superb and the people the max. So next year you cannot miss out.
Thanks to everyone who made it happen.
T-DOSE in Eindhoven, NL
This weekend T-DOSE takes place in Eindhoven, NL. This will be my first T-DOSE, but I expect it to be much like FOSDEM and FrOSCon, although maybe smaller and less developer-oriented than FOSDEM and probably more English-oriented than FrOSCon.


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Maren Caruso
Indulgence on a platter: Lobster, shrimp, scallops, and crab legs make one impressive presentation. (Ask the market to cut the lobster tails and crab legs in half lengthwise for you.) A selection of sauces adds to the party fun.
- Yield
- Makes 6 servings
- 8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup minced shallots
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
- 3 large frozen uncooked lobster tails, thawed, cut lengthwise in half
- 6 uncooked jumbo shrimp (about 12 ounces), peeled, deveined, butterflied
- 6 very large sea scallops
- 2 pounds cooked large Alaska King crab legs, cut lengthwise in half
- 3 tablespoons water
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh Italian parsley sprigs
- Lemongrass and Cilantro Sauce
- Saffron Mayonnaise
- Roasted Grape Tomato, Orange, and Basil Relish
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Brush 2 large roasting pans with 1 tablespoon olive oil each. Mix shallots, minced parsley, and lemon peel in small bowl. Arrange lobster tails, cut side up, in 1 roasting pan; brush with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then 2 tablespoons shallot mixture. Roast until just opaque in center, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine shrimp, scallops, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 2 tablespoons shallot mixture in medium bowl; sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss gently to coat. Arrange in single layer in second prepared roasting pan. Roast alongside lobster until shrimp and scallops are just opaque in center, about 5 minutes for shrimp and 7 minutes for scallops. Transfer lobster to large platter; cover with foil. Arrange crab legs in lobster roasting pan; drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with remaining shallot mixture, then drizzle with 3 tablespoons water. Roast just until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Arrange shrimp, scallops, and crab legs on platter with lobster. Pour any pan drippings over shellfish. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs. Serve with Lemongrass and Cilantro Sauce; Saffron Mayonnaise; and Roasted Grape Tomato, Orange, and Basil Relish.


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I just sent an email to the manager of an organization where I worked for two years. In my email, I asked if they were hiring and said that I'd love to come back if they were. This is the response I got.
Jamie- I am sorry- please remind me who you are-I know yourOw. My Spirit. It's crushed.
name but that is where it ends.
Maybe this job search is going to be more challenging than I had anticipated...


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GAZA, Gaza Strip — Israeli strikes hit a crowded shopping area in Gaza City, hours after tank shells tore through the walls of a U.N. school crowded with war refugees Wednesday in the deadliest of a series of air and artillery attacks that push the Palestinian death toll above 1,300 in more than three weeks of fighting.
The bloodshed came on the heels of an escalation by both sides fighting in the embattled coastal territory, further dimming prospects for a sustainable cease-fire despite international diplomatic efforts.
The attack on the U.N. school in the Jebaliya refugee camp was the second deadly strike on a U.N. compound in a week. Tank shells slammed into the compound before dawn, said Adnan Abu Hasna, a spokesman for the U.N. Relief and Works Agency, UNRWA, which is sheltering more than 200,000 people displaced by the fighting at dozens of U.N. schools across Gaza.
Gaza health ministry official Ashraf al-Kidra said at least 17 people were killed and about 90 wounded in the school strike. Four of the dead were killed just outside the school compound, two in their home nearby and two in the street, after returning from pre-dawn prayers, their relatives said.
The Israeli military said it fired back after its soldiers were targeted by mortar rounds launched from the vicinity of the school.
The mortar shells were fired from a distance of some 200 metres (yards) from the school, said an Israeli military official, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to the media.
Yomtov Tamir, a retired Israeli general, said he was not familiar with Wednesday's strike but said that even though tank fire is generally "very accurate" it can miss its target for a variety of reasons.
"One — it might have gone through a target. Two — it might be a mistake in identification, that they intended to hit something specific but that it was actually something other than what the person aiming intended," he said. "There are lots of questions when terrorists are purposely shooting from civilian areas and schools. Nobody intends to fire at civilians, or shoot at schools unless they are shooting from there."
Assad Sabah said he and his five children were huddling under desks in one of the classrooms because of the constant sound of tank fire throughout the night.
"We were scared to death," he said. "After 4:30 a.m., tanks started firing more. Three explosions shook the school."
"One classroom collapsed over the head of the people who were inside," he said.
In one classroom, the front wall was blown out, leaving debris and bloodied clothing. Another strike tore a large round hole in the ceiling of a second-floor classroom.
About two hours after the strike, hundreds of people still crowded the school courtyard, some dazed, others wailing.
"Where will we go?" asked Aishe Abu Darabeh, 56. "Where will we go next? We fled and they (the Israelis) are following us."
The U.N. said it was the sixth school to be hit since the conflict began on July 8, and the second to cause deaths. At least 15 civilians also were killed last Thursday when the courtyard of a U.N. school in Gaza City was hit. Israel has acknowledged that troops fired a mortar shell that hit the courtyard but said aerial footage shows the yard was empty at the time and that the shell could not have killed anyone.
"I reached levels of anger and indignation about the fact that despite all the efforts that we have put in, to ensure that places like these would be respected, that people in them would be protected when they were there — that this was not the case is intolerable," said Pierre Kraehenbuehl, the UNRWA commissioner general.
The White House also condemned the deadly shelling. White House spokeswoman Bernadette Meehan also said the U.S. is "extremely concerned" that thousands of Palestinians aren't safe in U.N.-designated shelters, despite being told by Israel's military to leave their homes. Israel has been warning civilians by phone and leaflet to leave dangerous areas ahead of strikes on militant targets.
Hours later, an Israeli airstrike hit a crowded shopping area in the Shijaiyah district in Gaza City, killing at least 16 people, including local Palestinian photographer Rami Rayan, who was wearing a press vest at the time, and wounding more than 200 people, Gaza health officials said.
Al-Kidra and witnesses said the shopping area was busy because residents, and many who had taken shelter in the area from fighting elsewhere, thought a cease-fire was in place. The Palestinian Red Crescent confirmed the death toll.
The Israeli military had no immediate comment on the strike on the shopping area, saying it was investigating the report.
Israel had earlier announced a "humanitarian window" in certain parts of the territory. But it said it would not halt fire in other areas, including in Shijaiyah, where the strike took place. Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri dismissed the cease-fire, saying it lacked any "value" because it excluded border areas from where Hamas wanted to evacuate the wounded.
"People were in the street and in the market, mostly women and kids. Suddenly more than 10 shells landed in the area, the market, in the Turkman area, and next to the gas station," said Salim Qadoum, 26, who witnessed the strike.
"The area now is like a blood bath, everyone is wounded or killed. People lost their limbs and were screaming for help. It's a massacre. I vomited when I saw what happened."
Blood stained the streets near the strike and limbs were strewn across the floor. Some survivors were yelling in shock. Scores of wounded were brought to Gaza City's Shifa Hospital where the emergency room quickly overflowed. Some of the wounded were treated on the blood-smeared floor.
An earlier airstrike also hit a warehouse in the Shijaiyah district, which has been frequently targeted by Israel. That caused a fire and sent a large cloud of black smoke billowing into the sky as firefighters and ambulances arrived at the scene.
In all, 108 Palestinians were killed by airstrikes and tank shelling in different areas of Gaza on Wednesday, raising the Palestinian casualty toll to 1,350 killed and 7,100 wounded since the July 8 start of fighting, al-Kidra said.
The number of Israeli dead also increased on Wednesday as the military said three soldiers were killed when a booby-trapped house collapsed after they identified an entrance to a tunnel inside. More than a dozen soldiers were wounded in heavy fighting Wednesday, it said.
Brig. Gen. Mickey Adelstein, a senior military official, said the structure was a clinic operated by the U.N. but the U.N. said it could not confirm that.
Gaza militants also fired 84 rockets at Israel Wednesday, including more than 26 after the cease-fire was announced, the military said.
Israel says its Gaza operation is meant to stop Hamas rocket and mortar fire that has reached increasingly deeper into its territory and to destroy a sophisticated network of tunnels used for attacks inside Israel. Hamas has steadfastly refused efforts to forge a truce, insisting its demands including the lifting of an Israeli and Egyptian blockade must be met first.
The Israeli military says it has lost 56 soldiers since a ground war began earlier this month. Three civilians also have been killed on the Israeli side.
Maj. Gen. Sami Turgeman, the head of the army's southern command, said Israel was "a few days" away from destroying the 32 tunnels it has located so far. More than two-thirds of those have been demolished, according to Adelstein, the senior military official.
"Hamas could have built two hospitals, 20 schools, 20 clinics and 100 kindergartens with the amount of cement they used to build the tunnels," Turgeman said.
Gaza militants have fired more than 2,600 rockets toward Israel over the past three weeks, according to the Israeli army. Over the past 23 days, Israeli forces have hit 4,100 targets in Gaza, about one-third connected to rocket launching, a statement said.


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With Spring Practice 2014 officially in the books, the official numbers are in for spring game attendance — and, not so unexpectedly, two conferences again finished head and shoulders above all others.
Of the Top 10 attendance numbers, seven came from the Big Ten and the SEC . Four of those seven were from the latter conference, while three were from the former.
The SEC schools in the Top 10 were Alabama (tops in the nation with 73,506), Auburn (No. 3 with 70,645), Tennessee (68,548) and Georgia (46,073). On the B1G side of the attendance ledger, that conference was led by Penn State (No. 2 in the country with 72,000) followed by Nebraska (61,772) and Ohio State (61,058).
The only non-B1G/SEC football programs to crack the Top 10 were Oklahoma (No. 8 with 43,500), Oregon (No. 9 with 37,129) and Florida State (No. 10 with 36,500).
The best attendance number from a non-Big Five league member? The AAC's Louisville, which will be moving to the ACC July 1, was No. 16 with 27,500. The best number for a program that will be a non-Big Five member in 2014 was Boise State, with its 13,822 fans coming out for the spring game to put the Broncos at No. 24.
Below are the attendance leaders for each of the Big Five conferences:
ACC — Florida State (No. 10 with 36,500)
Big 12 — Oklahoma (No. 8 with 43,500)
Big Ten — Penn State (No. 2 with 72,000)
Pac-12 — Oregon (No. 9 with 37,129)
SEC — Alabama (No. 1 with 73,506)
And, for those who are curious, the lowest reported total for a spring game this year was the 300 — yes, that's a three followed by two zeroes — who made their way to Air Force's annual spring finale.


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May 1914 was a pretty great time in New Bern� and not just because you could see those posters of those lovely Gibson Girls raising frosty glasses of Pepsi-Cola. No, the end of May was the week that New Bernbedecked herself with �gala attire� for the big Home Coming Celebration, Spring Racing and Aviation Meet at the city fairgrounds.
May 1914 was a pretty great time in New Bern� and not just because you could see those posters of those lovely Gibson Girls raising frosty glasses of Pepsi-Cola. No, the end of May was the week that New Bernbedecked herself with �gala attire� for the big Home Coming Celebration, Spring Racing and Aviation Meet at the city fairgrounds.
Mountains of calories disguised as funnel cakes (maybe) and cotton candy (quite possibly) were consumed and a couple of nights of fireworks lit the sky and startled the bats.
The biggest event of all, however, was the arrival of one of America�s original barnstormers in the form of Eugene �Wild Bill� Heth and his Wright Brothers Model B �aeroplane.�
Heth�s aeroplane was a new marvel � the Wright boys had flown their first one barely a decade before on the Outer Banks. If you�ve seen that original plane, then imagine it with wheels mounted on the skids and you�ve pretty much got the picture. The Model B was a pair of canvas wings with precious little body running front and rear. Two seats were mounted to the middle, right in front of an immense engine. A pair of propellers, each taller than a man, was mounted on the wings behind that, so I imagine folks didn�t do a lot of talking while they flew.
The local papers describe Heth as a man �who seemed to have an electric wire attached to some part of [his] body.� Since pacemakers didn�t exist yet, we can assume this means he was a lively fellow.
He performed �death defying� stunts in the air, the Daily Journal assures us, and this was probably not an exaggeration. Barnstorming was all but shut down as a result of fatalities during stunts in the 1920s. He also demonstrated the possible use of airplanes in warfare by dropping �hand grenades� on a moving target from 1,000 feet in the air, hitting it more often than not.
A newspaper account later the same year, from an event Heth did in Pittsburgh, described those grenades as flour sacks. They must have sent up satisfying puffs of �smoke� as they spattered on their targets or the ground
Heth�s first passenger in New Bern was one R.C. Minich:
�Great precaution was taken to buckle him carefully to the seat (some said this was done in case the passenger became nervous and began to tremble so that it would not jar the machine). Finally the giant propellers began to move. Someone shouted, �They�re off,� and through the air shot a huge white object, skyward bound. Up, up, up into the elements soared the machine while the crowds below craned their necks and held their breath. Around the track sped the bird-like machine several hundred feet in the air. Twice the circle was made and then came the landing amid the cheers of the spectators.�
The Pittsburgh account gives a further description of how this beast prepared for take-off: �The big eight-foot propellers were started spinning with a roar that stood the police horses on their hind legs with a snort, the dozen men that had braced themselves against the machine, which was straining to leap forward, let go and retreated to safety as the flyer swept past and rose serenely toward the clouds.�
Bayard Wootten, the pioneering lady photographer of New Bern, was on hand to take pictures of folks who wished to stand beside the aeroplane and, somehow, she convinced Heth to take her up. She climbed aboard to the cheers of New Bernians and hauled a camera aboard as well. Aiming it down between her legs, she snapped a number of shots of New Bern. This made the fair a historic event, for some historians believe that this was the first photograph ever taken by a woman from the air.
Contact Bill Hand at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Friday, 7 January 2011
Elemental Herbology Skincare
I emailed the brands website to ask for some ingredient lists and was suitably impressed when I got an almost instant friendly response with the requested ingredients and an offer to send out samples. I decided to buy the Cleansing balm and Flower Harmonising Mist but asked for a sample of the Cell Plumping Facial hydrator.
The Purify & Soothe Cleansing balm 75ml (£28), is very thick and has a smooth texture.
It gently dissolves makeup (including mascara without making you eyes go blurry).
Amongst the ingredients it contains Marshmallow to hydrate and soften; Strawberry Cells rich in fresh fruit enzymes to help shed dead skin cells; Sacha Inchi Oil which is a rich source of omega 3, 6 and 9 and Vitamin E rich Argan Oil.
I have found this a joy for my dry, reactive skin. I can attest to its soothing abilities as I have been using it over a nasty breakout I had (after using Oilatum Natural Face Cream) and also when my little boy came home with orange pen all over his face, which we couldn't get off. I reached for this balm as I couldn't think of what else to use. His cheeks were really red, extremely dry and irritated and this balm took off all the orange and caused him no discomfort. His skin was left soft and the redness eased. I'm not going to start my little boy on a skincare regime before you get worried but I was rather impressed and would use this again on him if the nursery decided to give him non washable pens again!
Purify & Soothe Ingredients:
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*, Hydrogenated Vegetable (Soya Bean) Oil*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax*, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Powder*, Plukenetia Volubilis (Sacha Inchi) Oil*, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate*, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract*, Canola Oil*, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract*, Narcissus Poeticus Flower Wax*, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Althaea Officinalis Root Extract*, Angelica Archangelica Root Oil*, Boswellia Carterii Oil*, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil*, Maltodextrin*, Citronellol*, Geraniol*, Limonene*, Linalool*. *Ingredients derived from 100% natural source
The Cell Plumping Facial hydrator SPF 8 50ml (£40) is meant to Plump, hydrate and repair parched,overexposed winter skin. I initially didn't buy this as I thought it would be very heavy and was concerned about the Maris Sal, as although quite far down the ingredients list, I always break out if a product has sodium chloride in it, I'd be interested to know if sea salt and sodium chloride are exactly the same?
However, I got no break outs and after using my samples I bought the full size one. The texture is quite thick, however it sinks in extremely quickly with no greasiness. It provides just enough moisture for my dry skin, however I don't think it would be enough for those with very dry skin. It contains anti-oxidants, marine actives and soothing botanicals. I think this is a good cream to soothe winter skin.
Cell Plumping Ingredients:
Rosa Damascena Flower Water*, Aqua*, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (SPF 12), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*, Cetearyl Alcohol*, Ceteareth-6 Olivate*, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glyceryl Stearate*, Glycerin*, Plukenetia Volubilis (Sacha Inchi) Oil*, Rosa Canina Seed Oil*, Panthenol (Vitamin B3), Soluble Collagen*, Pearl Powder*, Ubiquinone, Royal Jelly*, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil*, Avena Strigosa Seed Extract*, Paniceum Milliaceum (Millet) Seed Extract*, Malpighia Glabra (Acerola) Fruit Extract*, Lecithin*, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), PEG-100 Stearate*, Cetearyl Glucoside*, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil*, Oryzanol*, Arginine*, Maris Sal*, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Disodium EDTA, Maltodextrin*, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tannic Acid*, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Citral*, Citronellol*, Geraniol*, Limonene*, Linalool*. *Ingredients derived from 100% natural source
I was initially using the Flower Harmonising Mist Facial tonic 50ml (£20) as a toner but then decided it might be more beneficial if I just left it on my skin after I sprayed it. Its made from Pure Rose Damask Water and Rose Damask Essential Oil. It feels comforting and makes my skin feel soft.
Flower Harmonising Mist ingredients:
Rosa Damascena Flower Water*, Glycerin*, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil*, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil*, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Citral (source essential oil), Eugenol(source essential oil), Geraniol (source essential oil), Citronellol (source essential oil), Linalool (source essential oil)
* Ingredients derived from 100% natural source
None of these items have broken me out nor caused my sensitive skin any reactions. Note that all the products seems to have a natural fragrance, probably the flower oils. I think all of them are particularly suited to my dry, easily irritated and sensitive skin. I am on my second Mist and Cleanser now so its a definite thumbs up from me.
I bought these from SpaceNK and I think that is the only site that stocks the brand.
Here is the website for more information http://www.elementalherbology.com/
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- Anonymous8 January 2011 at 12:18
I got a sample of Elemental Herbology in the freebie bag from the SpaceNK event last autumn and thought nothing of it and promptly gave it away to my Mum I think, which was a bit daft really because my skin is picky and samples are so few and far between it is important to take advantage of them. Whilst I am by no stretch of the imagination dry, this range could be good for me to check out - thanks so much for this. Jan xReplyDelete
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I think if you email their site they would send you out some samples, might be worth a go x
These sound lovely and I'm tempted to email and ask for some samples. I was also very interested to see that the Oilatum broke you out. I would recommend you write to Stiefel the company that manufactures it, to let them know. It would be useful for them especially as their products are skin treatments and often used by people with sensitive/reactive skin.ReplyDelete
Sodium Chloride is the chemical name for salt. Not sure if the salt that's used in cosmetics is processed in any way. I know the lab grade salt that we used was just like table salt.
I cannot believe that nursery gave your son non-washable pens. Are they crazy?!!
Jane x
Almost forgot. I've decided not to go for the Cham Pale paint pots for now. The RBR Cream Eyeshadows are coming out soon (Zu already has them). By the sounds of the colours, I'm going to like them even more than the Cham Pale shades!ReplyDelete
Hi Jane,ReplyDelete
I have a feeling you would like the balm so do think you should try and get samples.
I was really miffed that the Oilatum broke me out, looking at the ingredients I am not sure why and everyone else seems to love it, I thought it sounded perfect for me! I'm not sure how I would go about writing to them though as if my acne is bad enough to be on medication for it I wonder if they would say that is why I broke out?
With the salt I wonder if they process sea salt slightly differently?
Sometimes they take my little boy up to the pre-school bit so I bet that it where he was let lose with the blasted pens, I have a feeling it will happen again!
RBR cream shadows, of dear, bye bye money. If you have any of those little travel pots you can always send them my way and I can give you some of my paint pots as they have so much product in them x
Re: Stiefel, they make acne treatments that are available on prescription. As well as other products prescribed for skin conditions. It's why I thought it might be useful feedback for them and they would have a better understanding of why it might have happened. I know it's a pain in the neck writing though. I do it occasionally as I figure it might be useful for the brands.ReplyDelete
I haven't got any pots at the minute (I wish Mum had bought more back from Thailand). Thank you for the very kind offer though. I know what you mean about being loads in them. Even when I was using Painterly daily I never seemed to make a significant dent.
Sounds like nursery are very handy. At least you'll know what to use when it happens again! With the new EB lipsticks and the RBR creams coming, I don't know what to hit first. I went shopping today though and I was useless. I wanted to spend the £15 on my Debs card but couldn't make a decision on what to get. I blame my handy entourage of Husband, two over-excited boys and baby. Not the greatest shopping assistants!!
Jane x
Hi Jane,ReplyDelete
Thats interesting that they make acne treatments, although I have not have any success with any topical acne treatments I have been prescribed in the past. I think I wouldn't know what to write really as I can only say it broke me out but then probably 80% of skincare I have ever tried does.
I wonder if your £15 Deb points would last for when the Chanel spring comes out? We must get it spent ;) x
hi there -just passing through whilst looking something up on Elemental Herbology but wanted to let you know it's great - I used to have acne and am now back to normal with a little scarring - the only ranges which have been fab are all natural ones (and all pricey unfortunately).ReplyDelete
EH is very gentle & in fact the summer cream at SPF 12 is very good on combination skin all year round (apply lightly though as it has more pearl extract than the winter one so if overdone gives a "tin man" effect!) The star product though is definitely the facial glow - gentle fruit peel - absolutely amazing at detoxing congestion & lightening scarred areas - ask for a sample as it's very expensive but lasts forever.
Also Trilogy is beautiful, brilliant & affordable - just a great range for acne & scarring, their cream cleanser is one of the very best and again soothes skin as well as removing all make up including waterproof eye gunk. Vaishaly range is also lovely but very expensive.
Sorry for poking my nose in but was just passing by and your skin sounds like mine so hope this helps - I always appreciated hearing other's experiences or it can be an expensive & experimental journey!!
All the best & Happy Saturday to you xx
Hello Happyface,ReplyDelete
Thanks for your comment, it is really helpful as I feel like I have gone though nearly every brand for skincare I know of!
I will have to try the summer cream and the facial glow as I do have quite a lof of scarring left which really stands out so it would be nice to reduce it a bit. I did have a sample of their cell food which seemed quite nice, have you used that?
I have heard good things about Vaishaly but have not yet tried them, I think I only had 1 thing from Trilogy but wasn't overly impressed, but I might have to look into their cleanser :) Thanks again for your thoughts, always good to hear from someone who has similar skin problems to mine x


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I was born in 1958 and raised in Newton, Iowa. I attended the University of Northern Iowa where I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Art Education in 1981. I moved to Illinois with my wife shortly after graduation to teach Middle School Art as well as coach multiple sports. Over the next 34 years I earned a Master of Science degree in Art Education as well as a Master of Arts degree with an emphasis in Painting from Northern Illinois University. I also served 6 years in the Illinois National Guard. My wife Patti and I have four grown children.
My interest in watercolor came from the desire to teach my students professional techniques with a medium readily available and safe to use. In this pursuit I have attended workshops with Tom Lynch, Tony Couch, Tony VanHassalt, and Andy Evansen. I give great credit to Andy Evansen for making the biggest impact on my current style and approach. I retired from teaching in 2015 and began working in earnest to develop a more professional finish to my paintings and began attending festivals and entering competitions in 2016.
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Alex Collins, one of the top RB prospects in the nation, was going to Arkansas. He said as much Monday night, making as official an announcement as one can make before National Signing Day. Well, today's signing day, and Collins was not in attendance at the ceremony—a placard with his name was set up, but removed just before showtime.
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Christians understand labor as a duty, but miss the fact that it is also a gift. In the first place, God has made us able to work: e.g., to manipulate things, to cultivate the ground, to manage herds, and to invent microprocessors. Secondly, He has allowed us through labor to understand at least part of our purpose in life: to fulfill a vocation. Furthermore, we can often see the result of our labors: the farmer takes pride in his orderly rows of crops; the carpenter sees the beauty of his cabinet; the doctor is fulfilled in his recovering patient; the mother sleeps content after a day of unceasing work with children. Still, many people have difficulty seeing labor — especially their own labor — as a gift.
Most of us have an even harder time with leisure. Some of us make work of leisure time, even as we are supposed to be served by a myriad of appliances and technologies that "save" us time. But leisure is one of God's gifts too. Leisure is not laziness or sloth, but a gift to those who labor. As Joseph Piper argued years ago, leisure is the very foundation of civilization, for leisure allows attention to art, music, play, and the development and enjoyment of culture.
In 1952, sociologist Robert M. MacIver wrote in The Pursuit of Happiness:
Back in the days when unremitting toil was the lot of all but the very few and leisure still a hopeless yearning, hard and painful as life was, it still felt real. People were in rapport with the small bit of reality allotted to them, the sense of the earth, the tang of the changing seasons, the consciousness of the eternal on-going of birth and death. Now, when so many have leisure, they become detached from themselves, not merely from the earth. From all the widened horizons of our greater world a thousand voices call us to come near, to understand, and to enjoy, but our ears are not trained to hear them. The leisure is ours but not the skill to use it. So leisure becomes a void, and from the ensuing restlessness men take refuge in delusive excitations or fictitious visions, returning to their own earth no more.
I think MacIver's categories of "delusive excitements" and "fictitious visions" speak directly to our contemporary context. Leisure has been transformed into a frantic circus.
Along the same lines back in 1962, and responding to the same statement, theological ethicist Robert Lee wrote:
The moral problem is exacerbated by the fact that while Christians have developed a sizeable body of literature to provide guidance with respect to work or vocation, we lack any such doctrine or direction for our leisure or avocation. We have a work ethic, a work morality which is a curious compound of Puritan and bourgeois values. But when it comes to a morality or ethic of leisure, we face a vacuum. We are confronted with what might be called a "theological lag" in which theological thinking lags behind rapid social changes. This is an instance in which the pace of historical technological and social change has far outrun the pace of theological thought.
Professor Lee continued:
The distraughtness that disturbs contemporary man is expressed in the revealing phrase "killing time" in discussing leisure. It implies that we find leisure difficult to face. To kill time is to kill leisure — ultimately, as we shall see, to deny God. Killing time is an expression of modern man's self-alienation which he refuses to acknowledge. Instead, he either escapes into a world of feverish activities or indulges in idleness in order to fill the void.
That is an indictment of our age no less than theirs in the 1960s. We are still living in the "theological lag" Professor Lee described. Christians sin by refusing to see leisure, rightly understood, as a gift from God to be received with delight.
Happy Labor Day. Let us use the day to glorify God, celebrating and thanking Him for His gifts, both labor and leisure.
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Encourage Kids to Trick-or-Treat
Sep 28, 2015 05:23AM
By Family Features
As kids set out with friends and neighbors on a quest for sweet treats and goodwill this Halloween, they can bring along a new gang – "The Peanuts Movie" gang, that is. This year, the iconic Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign will celebrate its 65th anniversary by joining forces with another American favorite, Peanuts, which is also turning 65 this year.
"The Peanuts Movie" characters will encourage children to support Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF this Halloween by going door-to-door to collect donations for UNICEF's lifesaving programs while they celebrate the spooky season.
Since 1950, American kids who Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF have raised more than $175 million for UNICEF to provide children around the world with medicine, nutrition, clean water, emergency relief and education.
Tools for schools
In addition to children's efforts to raise funds, teachers of grade K-12 students can participate in the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF School Challenge. This fall, teachers can enter a short essay (200-500 words) contest about encouraging global citizenship in the classroom and community. The top 15 entrants will receive $500 worth of Scholastic books. Entries must be submitted at trickortreatforunicef.org by Dec. 1, 2015 to be considered; teachers can also access lesson plans and other resources to engage their students on the website.
Other ways to participate
Families can participate in this year's campaign through partners and supporters, including HSNi Cares, Key Club International, Claire's and American Airlines.
HSNi Cares will raise funds to support UNICEF through all eight HSNi brands: Ballard Designs, Chasing Fireflies, Frontgate, Garnet Hill, Grandin Road, HSN, Improvements and TravelSmith. Throughout August and September, customers can make a donation online or over the phone at any HSNi brand. From Aug. 14 to Sept. 30, HSN will match all customer donations made on the HSN credit card up to $150,000. Exclusively on Chasing-Fireflies.com, customers can purchase one-of-a-kind "I Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF" tote bags. The U.S. Fund for UNICEF will receive a 30 percent donation from the purchase price of each bag through Oct. 31.
Claire's will support Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF through retail stores nationwide and on Claires.com. From Sept. 24 through Oct. 31, customers can pick up a Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF box in Claire's stores nationwide, which they can use to decorate and collect funds to support UNICEF. In addition, Claire's will sell a Halloween Tote, donating 50 percent of the purchase price to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. The brand will also host an Instagram sweepstake (#clairesunicefsweepstakes) and give prizes for the most creative boxes.
To learn more or participate in the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign, visit trickortreatforunicef.org.


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Out with the old, in with the new | Trending
Time to ditch those predictable, oft-used items and replace them with new and nifty alternatives.
White top with lace bottom, $24.95. Lace is trending this season, a decidedly more modern take on the fine fabrics of yesteryear. tkmaxx.com.au
Linen wide pants,$49.90. This summer, opt for lightweight pants that are cropped with a wide leg. The tie-up front adds a fresh detail. uniqlo.com/au
Gia bikini top, $69. Animal prints are always in vogue - to ensure your ensemble doesn't look dated, seek out leopard or snake print options. infamousswim.com
Havaianas slides, $50. Kick off your Havaianas thongs and slip into their slides. This new product has been in development for more than two years and is the first time Havaianas has launched a product outside of Brazil first. havaianasaustralia.com.au
Siren Song sunglasses, $419. Toss out your scratched, chemist sunnies and invest in a pair that are ideal for everyday variable conditions, from full sun, to overcast and cloudy. mauijim.com
Vice Reversa micro needling plumping patches, $79.95. If you're still heading to a salon for targeted skincare treatment such as microneedling, give these a try. Made in Korea, each patch contains thousands of microscopic active ingredients formed into micro fine needles. Available from Priceline.
Black grid moodboard by Hand G design, $149. Are your bills are on the kitchen bench, favourite photos on the fridge and spare keys by the front door? Why not keep all those little essentials in one central location. thestore.com.au
Studymate llama pen cup, $3.95. Llamas have been popular for quite a few months now, but sources assure us they're still the coolest animal going around. Time to get on board. Available at Officeworks.
ASUS VivoBook S15, $1297. Equipped with fingerprint ID and an ASUS exclusive ErgoLife hinge that automatically tilts your keyboard, check this model out if you're due for an upgrade. harveynorman.com.au
FOREO ISSA 2 toothbrush, $235. Yes, throwing out your manual toothbrush in favour of this may seem extravagant, but you won't regret it. This USB-charged version gives a gentle brushing experience like no other. sephora.com.au
Muertos Mambo towel, $79. Made using cutting-edge fabric technology that repels sand, dries rapidly compared to regular towels, and can absorb at least one litre of water. au.tesalate.com
Bondi Sands After Sun Aloe Vera SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray, $14.95. Slip slop slap with this world-first formulation, suitable for the most sensitive of skins and perfect for cooling off after a day at the beach. Available at Priceline and Chemist Warehouse.
Food bottle, $29.95. Say goodbye to messy holiday road trips. Subo is a suction based, non-squeezable food bottle with a movable platform that children can easily use without squeezing food all over themselves. suboproducts.com.au
Bloom paper lantern, $19.95 (cord kit not included). Oriental-style paper light shades are making a comeback, an affordable way to update your home decor. optocoonline.com
Frixion highlighter, $2.50 each. Au revoir correction fluid. Part of a range of writing implements that contain thermosensitive gel ink, so you can erase mistakes without damaging the paper. pilotpen.com.au
Spacetalk watch, $349. A watch, smartphone and GPS in one (plus no social media apps) this could be a godsend during the school holidays if your kids like to flit from one friend's house to another. spacetalk.com.au


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Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel really had a fairy-tale Italian wedding.
On Friday at Borgo Egnazia resort in Puglia, Italy, the duo said "I do" in front of their close family and friends.
"It was magical," Timberlake, 31, told People of the ceremony. "It was an unforgettable evening."
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Biel, 30, wholeheartedly agreed with her new hubby: "It was a fantasy," she said.
Inside the luxurious resort where J.T. and J.B. said "I do"
Guests included Jimmy Fallon, Andy Samberg, Timbaland, Chris Kirkpatrick, Beverley Mitchell and music manager Johnny Wright.
We got a glimpse of Justin's simple gold wedding band Saturday when he stepped out in Fasano. And on Sunday, the newlyweds were snapped for the first time as a married couple looking laid-back and chic at an Italian airport.
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Drink the Book Giveaway: 'Homemade Soda'
Cookbook author Andrew Schloss has come up with a very viable solution to this carbonated conundrum—he suggests that we start making our own sodas. His new book, Homemade Soda, is brimming with ideas for all sorts of creative sippers that go way beyond what you'd find on a supermarket shelf. Schloss has created fruity sparklers, home-makable recipes for colas and root beers, bubbly coffees and teas, digestion-aiding shrubs and drinking vinegars, and even a few self-carbonators like kombucha and cider.
All recipes in Homemade Soda have been adapted so that they can be mixed with seltzer, charged up with a siphon, or in come cases brewed to create natural bubbles.
For the next month we'll be forgoing the store bought stuff in favor of homemade sodas—mixing up our own version of Celtzer, that celery flavored Jewish deli classic, trying our hand at a Natural Cola, and mothering our very own Orange Kombucha.
Win 'Homemade Soda'
Thanks to the generous folks over at Storey Publishing, we are giving away five (5) copies of Homemade Soda this month. All you have to do is tell us about what sort of homemade soda flavor you'd like to try in the comments section below.
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Dorner Manhunt: Charred Human Remains Found in Burned Cabin
Charred human remains have been found in the burned cabin where police believe fugitive ex-cop Christopher Dorner was holed up after trading gunfire with law enforcement, authorities said.
If the body is identified to be Dorner's, the standoff would end a weeklong manhunt for the ex-LAPD officer and Navy Reserve lieutenant who is believed to be responsible for a string of revenge-fueled shootings following his firing by the Los Angeles Police Department several years ago. Four people have died, allegedly at Dorner's hands.
The latest burst of gunfire Tuesday came after the suspect, attempting to flee law enforcement officials, shot to death a San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy and seriously injured another, officials said. He then barricaded himself in a wooden cabin outside Big Bear, not far from ski resorts in the snow-capped San Bernardino Mountains east of Los Angeles, according to police.
Just before 5 p.m., authorities smashed the cabin's windows, pumped in tear gas and called for the suspect to surrender. They got no response. Then, using a demolition vehicle, they tore down the cabin's walls one by one. When they reached the last wall, they heard a gunshot, officials said, and then the cabin burst into flames.
Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck said he would not consider the manhunt over until a body was identified as Dorner.
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'Twas Morphine Poisoning
Doctors Casebeer and Winnett Also Agree.
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'Twas Morphine Poisoning
Doctors Casebeer and Winnett Also Agree.
The Nebraska State Journal, May 19, 1891
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A Blow in the Dark
John Sheedy Dies at the Hands of an Assasin
Lincoln Herald, January 17, 1891
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The Selection of a Jury Goes Slowly On
Lincoln Daily Call, May 6, 1891
A Great Crowd
Listens to Attorney Strode's Powerful Speech
Lincoln Daily Call, May 28, 1891
A Great Trial
The sheedy Murder Case Progresses Slowly
Lincoln Daily Call, May 20, 1891
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The Hotel Mack Scorched Last Evening by a Mysterious Blaze
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This Causes a Stop in the Arguments
Lincoln Daily Call, May 27, 1891
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The City Fathers Work Until the Midnight Hour.
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Before the widespread practice of photography, miniature portrait artists provided tiny, life-like representations for loved ones to carry with them or wear as a pendant. Often trained as jewelry makers, miniature portrait artists had the technical skill to work on a super-fine level of detail, resulting in these wearable pieces of art. One very special collection, the Skier Collection of Eye Miniatures, depicts only the eyes of loved ones painted on ivory. Disembodied eyes may seem a little macabre, but the works are quite romantic and mysterious in nature. After all, eyes are said to be the window to the soul.
Often referred to as "lover's eyes," eye miniatures are rooted in a 19th century code of chivalry in which symbols like gems and flowers held special meanings. For example, eye miniatures adorned with pearls may have symbolized mourning, garnets were used to adorn the eye of a friend, and coral warded off evil. The endless wealth of meanings within each piece was often left up to the recipient to decipher. It would sort of be like reading one of your friend's "vaguebook" posts! The Look of Love: Eye Miniatures from the Skier Collection will be on view May 17 -August 24, 2014 at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
Photo: Rose gold oval brooch surrounded by seed pearls, ca. 1790. Collection of Dr. and Mrs. David Skier.


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|The mirror may lie, but you can always believe
a good professional survey :-)
The results -- culled from replies from 308 respondents -- are quite fascinating since they deal with not just pay but matters such as areas of professional expertise, geographical location and willingness to move to fresh employment, qualifications held, age and job title. With disarming and commendable honesty, the survey outlines methodology and the identification of weaknesses which, it is hoped, will be addressed when next this survey is conducted.
As it is, the data gathered here will provide not merely food for thought but actual data which will doubtless influence prospective employers when deciding what to offer future staff -- and also IP practitioners who are wondering what to expect when trading the flexibility and relative freedom of solo practice for the security of a career with a company or firm, or vice versa.


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Guest poem sent in by Rajarshi Bandyopadhyay
(Poem #629) The Slave's Dream
Beside the ungathered rice he lay, His sickle in his hand; His breast was bare, his matted hair Was buried in the sand. Again, in the mist and shadow of sleep, He saw his Native Land. Wide through the landscape of his dreams The lordly Niger flowed; Beneath the palm-trees on the plain Once more a king he strode; And heard the tinkling caravans Descend the mountain-road. He saw once more his dark-eyed queen Among her children stand; They clasped his neck, they kissed his cheeks, They held him by the hand!-- A tear burst from the sleeper's lids And fell into the sand. And then at furious speed he rode Along the Niger's bank; His bridle-reins were golden chains, And, with a martial clank, At each leap he could feel his scabbard of steel Smiting his stallion's flank. Before him, like a blood-red flag, The bright flamingoes flew; >From morn till night he followed their flight, O'er plains where the tamarind grew, Till he saw the roofs of Caffre huts, And the ocean rose to view. At night he heard the lion roar, And the hyena scream, And the river-horse, as he crushed the reeds Beside some hidden stream; And it passed, like a glorious roll of drums, Through the triumph of his dream. The forests, with their myriad tongues, Shouted of liberty; And the Blast of the Desert cried aloud, With a voice so wild and free, That he started in his sleep and smiled At their tempestuous glee. He did not feel the driver's whip, Nor the burning heat of day; For Death had illumined the Land of Sleep, And his lifeless body lay A worn-out fetter, that the soul Had broken and thrown away!
For some reason, 'Reverie of Mahomed...Tank' reminded me of another dream poem, 'The Slave's Dream' by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. I guess it is the same idea of the poet trying to 'live' another person's feelings, especially a person from a different culture/race. [An interesting twist to the theme, and not one I'd thought of -m.] I think 'The Slave's dream' is a great poem because of the way it draws the reader emotionally into itself...and the way it seems to control the emotions. Initially we feel pity, sadness, at the present condition of the slave, and then the nostalgic feeling of pride and glory when he thinks of his royal past. And finally, it ends on a note of triumph and hope. -Raj Links: Hope's 'Reverie of Mahomed' was part of the current 'Dream' theme: poem #627 For a biography of Longfellow, see poem #172


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Cakespy: Bacon, Cereal, and Orange Juice Breakfast Cookies Recipe
Quirky, cute, sometimes controversial, always delicious recipes from Jessie Oleson.
Note: Jessie Oleson (aka Cakespy) is a good pal of Serious Eats and an all-around super cool gal. Every Monday she will be chiming in with a delicious dessert recipe.
I had always kind of credited Vosges with kicking off the bacon-and-sweets trend that has pervaded the nation in recent years: after all, it was their bacon-infused chocolates that first alerted me to the phenomenon.
However, when I recently found myself leafing through Cookies by Natalie Hartanov Haughton, published in 1987, I found an intriguing entry for "Get Up and Go Breakfast Cookies," which are described as being "highlighted with bacon, cereal and orange peel--great for breakfast on-the-run." These are basically a breakfast trifecta, with Grape Nuts, bacon, and orange juice all combined into one supercharged cookie.
But don't for one moment confuse these with a savory breakfast biscuit--they very much maintain the structure, taste, and crumb of a cookie. These simultaneously sweet, salty, and citrusy cookies won't be for everyone, but they certainly are an intriguing link in the bacon-baked good puzzle.
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- Yield:12 big cookies
- 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons thawed frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 6 strips bacon or veggie bacon, cooked very crisp, drained and crumbled (I used veggie bacon and it worked just fine)
- 1/2 cup Grape-Nuts
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a medium bowl, beat together butter, sugar, egg, orange juice concentrate and peel, until light and fluffy. Add flour and baking powder, beating until well blended.
Stir in bacon and cereal, stirring only until incorporated.
Using an ice cream scoop (I used a big one), drop 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until edges are golden. Remove cookies from sheets while still warm and cool on racks.
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A commodity, asset, or (most commonly) currency that may be exchanged for goods and services. Usually, the domestic government issues its own money and provides penalties to persons and businesses in its jurisdiction that do not accept it. Money and the money supply are integral to determining interest rates, inflation, and especially economic growth. There is no uniform agreement as to what qualifies as money; some economists include more mediums of exchange than other economists. Every society throughout history has used some sort of money, even bartering economies traded for something perceived to be equivalent. See also: Money supply, Liquidity.
A generally accepted medium for the exchange of goods and services, for measuring value, or for making payments. Many economists consider the amount of money and growth in the amount of money in an economy very influential in determining interest rates, inflation, and the level of economic activity. There is some disagreement among economists as to what types of things actually should be classified as money; for example, should balances in money market funds be included. See also money supply.


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The first ergonomic toddler carrier to combine comfort and aesthetics. Crafted from the finest easy-care cotton this toddler carrier is both effortless and sophisticated. Carry your child in style and stand out from the crowd in our snake print design. Easy to use and comfortable on the shoulders and waist.
*Caregiver size: one size fits all.
*Child size: from 1 up to 3,5 years.
*Multiple ergonomic positions: back carry and front carry options to provide an ergonomic position that promotes healthy body development for your child.
*Padded waistband to help evenly distribute weight.
*Cushy padded shoulder straps for optimal neck and shoulder comfort.
*Comfortable leg padding for your child.
*For children with medical conditions, seek advice from a health professional before using the product.
Design: the Netherlands
Fabric: Lithuania
Manufacturing: Lithuania
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Do you ever wonder what your doctor keeps on hand in case of a medical emergency? Consumer Reports asked experts for their most unexpected must-have health items and why they use them.
1. 100% pure shea butter
Price: $10 to $40.
Keep it on hand to help soothe rashes and dry skin (and even frizzy hair in
a pinch!) Urvashi Rangan, Ph.D., is a toxicologist and director of consumer safety at Consumer Reports. He said to make sure it's 100 percent shea butter by looking at the ingredient list. (It shouldn't contain anything other than shea butter.) Rangan said shea butter won't burn when you apply it to really dry skin like some other lotions can.
2. Coconut oil
Price: About $10 to $25.
The fat in coconut oil makes it another great body lotion, according to Robynne Chutkan, M.D., founder of the Digestive Center for Women in Chevy Chase, Md. Apply it to damp skin to help seal in moisture.
3. Distilled white vinegar
Price: About $6 a gallon.
Rubbing on straight-up vinegar can take the itch out of bug bites. Mixing a few drops of rubbing alcohol and vinegar might also help swimmer's ear. If you're worried about the fumes that can come from chemical-filled cleaning products, consider using distilled vinegar instead.
4. Baking soda
Price: About $3 for a 1-pound box.
If you run out of toothpaste, Consumer Reports recommends checking your cabinet for baking soda. It can make a good toothpaste because it's a mild abrasive and will whiten like a mild bleach. Put some dry baking soda onto a moist toothbrush and brush normally.
5. Chewable baby aspirin
Price: Around $3 for 36 tablets.
Chewing on baby aspirin can be a lifesaver if you think you're having a heart attack. If you think you're having a heart attack (or someone near you is having one), call 911 right away and chew four baby aspirin. Make sure to chew, not gulp them down!
6. Cigarette rolling papers
Price: About $1 per pack.
No, not so that you can light up! These are great for shaving accidents. The little sheets help stop the bleeding from shaving cuts. Dr Orly Avitzur, M.D., a medical adviser to ShopSmart says they work better than tissue or gauze.
7. Plain petroleum jelly
Price: About $4.
Grab this home remedy for minor cuts and scrapes instead of triple antibiotic ointment. This can protect product against infection without the common risk of allergic reaction that you can get with over-the-counter ointments like bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin.
8. Meat thermometer
Price: $6 and up.
You should always cook with a meat thermometer to reduce the risk for food poisoning. The Department of Agriculture recommends cooking steaks and roasts to 145° F; ground meats (beef, lamb, pork, and veal) and egg dishes to 160° F; and all poultry to 165° F.
9. Measuring tape
Price: About $4.
Hate getting on the scale? Measuring your waist circumference every few months is a great way to keep track of your weight. People who carry weight in their belly are more likely to develop health problems. Consumer Reports' health experts say women with a waist bigger than 35 inches (40 inches for men) are at a higher risk for heart disease.
10. Witch hazel
Price: Around $5 for a 16-ounce bottle.
If you have hemorrhoids, dabbing your sore backside with witch hazel might help ease your discomfort. Witch hazel is the active ingredient in products like Tucks Medicated Cooling Pads. Witch hazel also helps relieve stinging and swelling from insect bites.
11. Neti pot
Price: Around $15 for a starter kit.
Rinsing your nasal passages with a saline solution is great for dealing with allergies. Some research shows that nasal irrigation can help relieve some allergy symptoms. Just be sure to use a saline rinse, distilled water, or tap water that has been boiled and cooled to avoid a dangerous infection. Also, Consumer Reports warns it's important to wash the pot with the same type of water and dry it between uses.
11 things every home should have
Some surprising picks from medical, safety experts
Do you ever wonder what your doctor keeps on hand in case of a medical emergency? Consumer Reports asked experts for their most unexpected must-have health items and why they use them.
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Even before sophomore point guard Seth Allen broke his foot in practice Tuesday night, Maryland coach Mark Turgeon had toyed with the idea of giving Dez Wells more time running the team
Turgeon had started doing it the day after a private scrimmage against Villanova a couple of weeks ago and again at a public intrasquad workout Saturday at Comcast Center.
"He has been our vocal leader, for him to run the point is kind of a natural for him," Turgeon said Friday.
Wells will start at point guard Sunday when the Terps hold their lone exhibition game in College Park against Division III Catholic University and when Maryland opens the season Nov. 8 against Connecticut in Brooklyn.
"After our private scrimmage, I realized that I needed to teach Roddy [Peters] multiple spots and I needed another point guard, so we started practicing Dez at the point, so he's really far along with that," Turgeon said.
There was speculation when Allen got hurt that Peters would assume the starting job. Turgeon quickly quashed that, texting reporters that Wells would move to point.
"It would have been nice for Roddy [to start]. He's a tough kid. He wants to be thrown in the fire. He doesn't want to be sitting on the bench," Turgeon said. "But he's coming, he's a good player."
Wells said he played the point in high school as well as on the AAU circuit. He added that playing it at Maryland, as he did in spots last season, "isn't a big adjustment."
"Even when I was playing off the ball [last year] I was helping Seth,"he said.
Wells said he spoke some friends who play the position -- including a perennial NBA All-Star.
"A lot of influential people," he said with a smile.
Though he didn't mention him by name, one of those Wells talked with was Los Angeles Clippers star Chris Paul, whose AAU team Wells played on in their native North Carolina.
Turgeon said switching Wells to point guard is for "right now," meaning that Peters might eventually take over a starting role depending on his development. But Turgeon said he could see Wells being a point guard in the NBA.
Turgeon said that when Peters plays, "he's going to have to play through mistakes, like Nick [Faust] did as a freshman. He's going to have to play. He's going to have to play a little bit smarter with the ball."