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6 Natural Disasters That Were Caused by Human Stupidity
#3. Aberfan Disaster
The folks at the National Coal Board in Wales must have had some lazy parents. For 50 years, workers deposited various rocks and mining debris in the same poorly maintained area, not even bothering to sweep anything under the bed or a pile of clothes or something.
Instead they dumped it on the side of Merthyr Mountain which, other than being where Gandalf the Grey keeps his wizard condoms, is notable for being above the small village of Aberfan.
The Disaster:
During that five decade period, several people voiced concern about the gargantuan pile of debris blocking out the sun, because unless you are a deep sea creature this is generally considered to be a bad thing. However, the area crew ignored this and continued to mock the basic laws of physics, because what's the point of having an emergency response system if you can't provoke the wrath of God?
And provoke they did. In October 1966, after days of heavy rain, water mixed with the debris to create a massive mudslide. As the debris raced towards the village it gained more force, colliding into a second pile of debris lower on the mountain because really, a back-up mudslide is the sort of thing you should have waiting in the wings.
Noting that Aberfan was lying in the path of this tremendous oversight, some workmen were quick to call and sound the alarm. But the call never went through because their telephone cable had been stolen. This would have been a simple unfortunate coincidence had it not been stolen several times before. When the only thing standing between you and impending doom are the operators at AT&T and some bandits keep stealing your telephones, you should probably check and see if you've got a dial tone well before there's a dire emergency.
In the end, the mudslide crushed and/or suffocated 144 people, 116 of which were children. The National Coal Board was found responsible and ordered to pay a whopping 500 pounds for every child lost (enough to buy a whole, shitty used car at the time!), but were otherwise unpunished.
Even the nine people found to be directly responsible managed to keep their jobs, but we're pretty sure they never got their phones turned back on.
#2. Vajont Dam
During the 1920s, the Italian energy company, SADE, had a dream: to build a big-ass dam in the valley of the Vajont River. It would take decades, and during that time SADE assured everyone they had studied the terrain--including past landslides--and told those in the Vajont valley that everything was peachy.
Experts came out of the woodwork to call bullshit, saying that the side of neighboring Monte Toc would collapse into the basin if they dammed it up. SADE decided to call their bluff, wrapping up construction in 1959 and starting filling in 1960.
You can see where this is going.
The Disaster:
After a series of minor landslides, SADE knew what they had to do: sue the media outlets who reported on the story.
A year later, five major earthquakes were reported, but SADE shrugged it off, citing the accepted scientific fact that earthquakes never strike the same place twice. They then proceeded to fill the basin to maximum level. Meanwhile, the mountain itself was moving downward a meter a day in an attempt to flee its own horrible tragedy.
In 1963, SADE pushed their luck too far and after many attempts to fill and drain the reservoir, rain joined forces with a massive landslide into the reservoir itself and created a 750-foot tall wave that wiped out the villages of Erto and Casso, who had never been told a mega-tsunami was imminent.
The Italian government (which owned the dam by this point) immediately tried to pass the disaster off, blaming it on "God's mysterious designs of love," which is an excellent name for a J-Pop band but is a pretty weak excuse for ending 2,000 lives. After a lengthy trial, SADE was held responsible but never forced to pay damages, proving once and for all that crime (or at least negligence) doesn't pay, but it also doesn't necessarily cost you anything.
#1. Centralia
In May 1962, the citizens of Centralia, Pennsylvania hired a group of volunteer firefighters to clean up the town's landfill. By "landfill" we mean "the abandoned mine where they stuffed their trash" and by "clean up" we mean "set on fucking fire."
After burning the trash the firefighters made the bold decision to not actually put the fire out.
The Disaster:
Naturally, the fire spread, growing throughout the mine and gaining intensity as it did so. Signs of distress began popping-up as the inferno caused damage to the terrain and began destroying sections of road across the borough, causing smoke to billow from below.
People started getting sick from both the toxic smoke rolling up from the ground and the lowering of oxygen levels as the underground hellfire consumed it from the air.
Despite the illness, ruined roads and sudden pillars of Satanic smoke, serious attention wasn't paid until 1979 when a gas station owner noticed his tanks had reached a temperature of 175 degrees Fahrenheit.
The state of Pennsylvania finally conceded that Centralia was burning from the inside out when in 1981, a 12-year-old boy was almost swallowed alive by his grandmother's back yard. After hearing of this story, the firefighters responsible offered no comment, presumably because they were busy not putting out any fires.
Once national attention was brought to the incident, Congress spent $42 million dollars in a massive relocation effort. Most residents, fearing everything from a large-scale collapse to consumption at the hands of a vengeful Earth, accepted the offer and moved to near by cities.
Still, some of the 1,000 or so residents stayed behind. In fact, up until recently, there were still a handful of residents (nine in 2007) who felt that standing your ground was more valuable than not living in a place that is constantly on fire.
"Yea, but if I move downtown I have to park in the street."
Few buildings still stand, having been destroyed by the state or nature itself. The fire continues to burn today and is predicted to continue burning for 250 years. Centralia is now reported to be empty, seeing only the occasional visitors in wayward adventurers and people who never played a Silent Hill game.
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Axis Powers: Hetalia {RP}
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Axis Powers: Hetalia {RP} -
For those of you who don't know, Axis Powers: Hetalia is an Anime where all the nations of the world are personified as actual people. The characters are also stereotyped to how the people of the nation acts or is known for. For example: America always wants to be the hero and is hardly ever seen without a cheeseburger and Russia, who thinks himself to be a nice, generous fellow, is actually a very scary and violent man.
oo1. No power playing (ie. controlling other characters) and god modeling (moving through events quickly so other characters aren't able to contribute.)
oo2. The other countries are welcome but please try to take up the Allied Forces and Axis Powers first, please.
oo3. Try not to make out-of-era references; remember that this is set in WWII
oo4. It's alright to address the nations as their actual nation name, but also remember that they do have actual, human names.
oo5. There will more-than-likely be some form of violence in here, after all it is a war.
oo6. Please also introduce your character in paragraph form instead of just the template.
Allied Forces:
The Allied Forces consist of America, England, France, China and Russia and are currently known as the good guys. You can also check out the wiki page on them here:
Allied Forces Characters - Hetalia Archives
America (Alfred F. Jones):
England (Arthur Kirkland):
France (Francis Bonnefoy):
China (Wang Yao*):
Russia (Ivan Braginski):
*China is usually addressed as Yao instead of Wang.
Axis Powers:
They consist of Germany, Japan, and Northern Italy and are currently bent on world conquest. For more info on them, they also have a wiki page here:
Axis Powers Characters - Hetalia Archives
Germany (Ludwig*):
Northern Italy (Feliciano Vargas**):
Japan (Honda Kiku***):
*Ludwig has no known last name
**Feliciano also has a brother, Romano, also known as Southern Italy.
***Japan is usually addressed as Kiku. He also used to be a close friend of America's before he attacked him at Pearl Harbor.
Other Nations:
All other characters can be found here as well:
List of Axis Powers Hetalia characters - Hetalia Archives
And feel free to make a character to a nation who isn't listed.
Hungary (Elizabeta Hédervár):
Canada (Matthew Williams):
Australia (Steve Howes):
Not so long ago, the Japanese unleashed an attack on Pearl Harbor. It's early February, 1942, and America has just joined the second battle for the world. Just like WWI, America had planned to stay out of the war entirely, but unfortunately the Axis Powers had thought otherwise. He couldn't help but wonder just how long Japan had plotted to bring him into the war and betray him. It wasn't long before he began thinking of way to get back at his old friend for stabbing him in the back. World War II has already begun to take it's tole, pulling every major nation in the world into it's grasp and Germany has a keen eye to win it and Japan himself is seriously developed into the idea of owning all of Asia for himself. He had proven to the everyone once before that such a small nation as he could take a serious impact on the world. America had just recently been given the plans by a certain German scientist named Albert Einstein that he knew could shift the war around completely, maybe even win it. The Allies hopes have been lifted somewhat now that they have reinforcements from America, even though they knew he'd be fighting his own battles all the way on the other side of the world, but will his crazy ideas be enough to actually pull through for once?
The Allied Forces finally agreed to hold a meeting, knowing that the Axis Powers were sure to be discussing strategies as well, to talk about any ideas on ending this war. England was desperate to get the Germans out of his country and China was becoming more and more concerned about the Japanese take over in Asia while France had yet to say a word; his input in military gatherings had become far from acknowledged. Everyone seemed to be lacking in useful ideas... everyone except America. In fact, he had been the only one that seemed to have an idea at the moment. He wasn't hesitant to throw out his crazy, and some what unethical, ideas at everyone. Like most things, including his plan, he didn't care to think it through, he just wanted to take action and for people to stand behind him. They weren't expecting just exactly what he had to say. Even Russia himself, the man who took blood shed as a hobby and always loved to stand back and watch a fight was a bit taken back by the man's idea.
An Atomic bomb seemed rather rash, but they all agreed it would serve as a major turning point, but America himself saw it as the perfect way to give Japan a piece of his mind. England had hopes of talking his former ward out of the idea but he knew it would be useless to get through his hard head. The other allies simply just sat back and agreed, hoping that they wouldn't have to be pulled into this fiasco. Production started immediately. Everyone had noticed that this wasn't the America they all knew, this man was fueled by pure anger and wanted nothing but revenge and that fury was enough to match that of Japan's. Germany was to busy cleaning up the terrible messes left behind by Italy to notice such a plot and Japan was to focused on conquering Asia to even bother with America, he had plans for him later. The world of Nations had become a hectic one; most agreed to stay out as much as they possibly could and let the Super Powers handle it, but eventually they knew that they alone couldn't stand up to the military might that was Germany and Japan. Will they join in the war or will they just simply continue to sit back and watch as the world is tore off it's hinges? Only time will tell.
Character Template:
(actual name)
Nation Name:
(age of appearance)
(do they support the Axis Powers or the Allied Forces or are they neutral?)
Short Bio:
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Alfred F. Jones
Nation Name:
The United States of America
Allied Force
Short Bio:
Alfred is a loud and energetic man who is obsessed with superheroes, hamburgers and justice. He likes to see himself as the one and only hero and loves to take charge as so. He was also once the younger brother of Arthur but refused to be so during the Revolutionary War.
Alfred quietly walked through the doors of the conference room with a bright smile, quickly looking around for someone to flash it at. He was shocked to find that he had been the first person there; he was never the first person to a meeting, he was usually 'fashionably late'. He simply shrugged and jumped into the chair that was signified as his, spinning around a bit in it. He let out a small, content sigh as he looked around at the empty room with wide and curious eyes. He was sure that everyone else was close behind him and that he didn't have enough time to do something stupid, or awesome, he figured.
Instead, he threw his feet up on top of the polished table, clearly not showing any respect for it, and reclined back in his chair a bit. He thought for a moment before reaching into his jacket pocket and pulling out a baseball. Alfred always kept all sorts of novelty items and useless junk in his pockets; it kept him entertained during times like these. He shifted to the side a bit and began slowly rolling the baseball back and fourth between his hands. His mind began to drift off to all the times that he had forced Canada to play catch with him and he would beat him senseless with the ball. Matthew always blamed Alfred for doing it on purpose but Alfred thought otherwise. He just figured he couldn't catch and that he should stick to hockey, but he was keeping that to himself for now.
Alfred slowly glanced down at his watch, taking note that he was actually on time and not early, and that everyone else was late. 'I hope I came to the right place,' he said to himself as he glanced around the room skeptically. Of course this was the right place, sure it wasn't on his map, but it was right; Alfred had always wondered where everyone else was on his map. The man was so clueless that he continued to believe that a map of the US was all he needed and figured everyone else was crazy for telling him that there was more to the world. He let out a bored sigh before looking back down to his miniature game of catch between his left and right hand, eventually getting caught in a trance.
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Arrived here by following links regarding door lock systems.
Have read some comments and viewed an online video demonstrating a HackSpace door lock project. The following, or a system offering parallel functionality may already be integrated with what some of what your participants/members are doing.
Could submit some history, but that would open door for "get to the point" complaints.
The point: It is possible to combine what some of your participants have done (usb key door lock system) with some software (java or c++ program) to create a lock system that could be applied to home key systems, business key systems, car key systems in a way the keeps costs to a minimum and significantly empowers the owner/manager of the key lock system. For example, a car owner could use the system to change all keys for her/his car at any time/place he/she may want. No other key in the world would open that lock. It would also be possible to have unique keys, for unique owners, all of which would work with a specific lock. An associate database would record key use, filtering on factors time period use sensitivity factors. A brief description can be viewed after the $$$$$ signs at:
I'm not selling anything. Anyone can have the dabble of associate code. Many programmers can write much better code.
This project can be applied to any object and the objects associate functionality.
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Seattle Parks and Recreation Jesús Aguirre, Superintendent
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Volunteer Park Vegetation Management Plan
Volunteer Park Information: (206)684-4555
Volunteer Park Conservatory: (206)684-4743
Seattle Asian Art Museum: (206) 654-3100
The intent of this vegetation management plan is to provide a tool by which Park managers and citizens can combine long-term vision with action, appropriately applied over time. Because trees are both the longest-term investment and the most prominent element of the parks landscape, they form the primary focus for this plan.
Volunteer Park Vegetation Management Plan - DRAFT (PDF 2.2M)
(Note: This section is under construction. Please check back soon for more documents.)Appendix A - Historical Documents
Volunteer Park Landscape Plans Historical Synopsis (PDF 12k)
Historic Photographs (PDF 382k)
Board of Park Commissioners Annual Report excerpts (PDF 10M)
Olmsted 1903 Field Notes (PDF 283k)
1910 Olmsted Brothers Planting List for Volunteer Park (PDF 377k)
Donald Sherwood Map (PDF 291k)
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Volunteer Park Shrub Beds 1987 memo & 1985 Report (PDF 4M)
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Just in case you haven't noticed before, the United States of America has become a presidential tyranny. We've been clanging this bell here (and elsewhere) since late September 2001, and have seen it confirmed over and over through the years — with torture edicts, domestic spying, rendition, secret prisons, indefinite detention of uncharged, untried captives, etc. — and most recently and most baldly with the "Military Commissions Act," which enshrined the principle of arbitrary presidential power in law and gutted the ancient privilege of habeas corpus. This was rubberstamped by the Republican-led Congress last year — and is still standing strong under the Democratic-led Congress.
But now the Bush Regime has taken an even more brazen step into the light with its frankly fascist doctrine of the "Unitary Executive." As the Washington Post reports, the Administration's legal perverts are getting ready to claim — openly, officially — that the president's arbitrary will transcends every law in the land, every section of the Constitution. All he need do is arbitrarily assert "executive privilege" over any operation of government whatsoever to remove it beyond the reach of any legal action, Congressional inquiry — or criminal investigation. As Atrios notes, Bush has already abrogated to himself the "right" to interpret the law, through the "signing statements" he attaches to the bills he signs, declaring that he will obey only those strictures of the law that he sees fit. Now, the Administration is declaring that Bush need not be bound even by those laws he does deign to acknowledge. As the Post reports:
Bush administration officials unveiled a bold new assertion of executive authority yesterday in the dispute over the firing of nine U.S. attorneys, saying that the Justice Department will never be allowed to pursue contempt charges initiated by Congress against White House officials once the president has invoked executive privilege...This new authoritarian claim grows out of the Congressional investigation of the illegal politicization of the Justice Department — and the many instances of perjury that the investigation has produced, as Bush's legal perverts twisted, squirmed and lied outright under oath. Bush is frantically seeking to keep his top perverts — such as Harriet Miers, the loyal factotum who wiped the dribble from Junior's jim-jams and handed him the state papers he didn't read (i.e., "Bin Laden Determined to Strike in the U.S.," etc.) — from testifying before Congress about the White House machinations to fire U.S. attorneys for failing to file bogus cases against targeted enemies of the Leader. The slimy trail of this scheme leads straight to Bush's main minder, Karl Rove. Bush has already demonstrated that he is prepared to sacrifice anything — including the nation's chief undercover operation against the spread of nuclear weapons — to shield his porcine puppeteer. So the new assertion of authoritarian power — yet another slashing knife attack on the dying body of the Constitutional Republic — is small potatoes for this thug.
Under federal law, a statutory contempt citation by the House or Senate must be submitted to the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, "whose duty it shall be to bring the matter before the grand jury for its action." But administration officials argued yesterday that Congress has no power to force a U.S. attorney to pursue contempt charges in cases, such as the prosecutor firings, in which the president has declared that testimony or documents are protected from release by executive privilege...
Mark J. Rozell, a professor of public policy at George Mason University who has written a book on executive-privilege issues, called the administration's stance "astonishing."
"That's a breathtakingly broad view of the president's role in this system of separation of powers," Rozell said. "What this statement is saying is the president's claim of executive privilege trumps all."
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Yet the assertion, when it comes, will be an important step forward in the revolutionary remaking of the American state that the Bush Regime launched with its judicial coup in 2000. For note well, this "breathtaking" assertion — that Bush can stop any investigation of government wrongdoing simply by claiming "executive privilege" — is not based on Bush's role as "commander-in-chief in wartime," which has been the perverted basis of previous edicts licensing torture, rendition, indefinite detention, unrestricted domestic eavesdropping and the whole sinister schmeer of Bush's Terror War policies. Even this false "justification" — "stern but temporary measures taken as a military necessity while the nation is in peril" — is missing in the new assertion. The new power is seen as a permanent right of the head of the executive branch: an entirely new structural role for the president, who clearly stands above legislative oversight, judicial restraint and the laws of the land.
There is nothing "temporary" about this claim. (Of course, in practice, there is nothing "temporary" about Bush's authoritarian "Commander" powers either, since he claims the "war" which justifies them will go on for decades, perhaps generations; but theoretically at least, these "wartime" powers have a time limit.) Bush is saying that any action taken by the federal government can be cloaked by "executive privilege" as a matter of course, not as a wartime exigency. The Regime has once again — and very deliberately — provoked a constitutional crisis of the highest order. They are very clear about what they are doing. They are overthrowing the laws, traditions and constitutional structures that have maintained the American republic — imperfectly but steadily — for more than 200 years. (As John Gray notes in his new book, Black Mass, the basic structure of the American system has undergone almost no fundamental change since the adoption of the Constitution, unlike the systems of almost every other state around the globe, including such bastions of tradition like the UK; indeed, says Gray, with the possible exception of Switzerland, the United States could claim to be the oldest government in the world.)
The Bush-Cheney regime wants to change all that — and has been changing it, from the very beginning. They believe that the time for democracy and the rule of law has passed. Constitutional government and legal accountability are "quaint notions" that can no longer be indulged by a massive state with "responsibilities" for managing the affairs of the entire world — and a myriad of "enemies" challenging this benign domination. Only a Leader-state — run by a small, secretive cadre of dedicated elites able to operate beyond any restraints of law or outside supervision or public consent — is supple enough to deal with the duties and challenges faced by the "world's only hyperpower." This is their vision of government. It is a radical transformation, in both substance and structure, from what we have known before. It is authoritarian. It is arbitrary. It is ruthless, corrupt, brutal and vile, but because it is clothed in modern garb, in business suits, PR-packaged, slick and airbrushed, we don't see it for the barbaric throwback that it is. As I wrote in November 2001:
It won't come with jackboots and book burnings, with mass rallies and fevered harangues. It won't come with "black helicopters" or tanks on the street. It won't come like a storm – but like a break in the weather, that sudden change of season you might feel when the wind shifts on an October evening: everything is the same, but everything has changed. Something has gone, departed from the world, and a new reality has taken its place.We are already living in that new reality. And the Democratic-led Congress has shown no sign of recognizing the seriousness of the situation. They refuse to assert the powers given to them by the Constitution for redress of executive tyranny. Not only have they taken impeachment "off the table" (while keeping war — even nuclear war — against Iran "on the table"), but even in the impasse over the subpoenas for Bush's legal perverts, they are refusing to use the legal powers they possess to compel obedience to the law. As the Post notes:
To be sure, there will be factional conflicts among this elite, and a degree of free debate will be permitted, within limits; but no one outside the privileged circle will be allowed to govern or influence state policy. Dissidents will be marginalized – usually by "the people" themselves. Deprived of historical knowledge by an impoverished educational system designed to produce complacent consumers, not thoughtful citizens, and left ignorant of current events by a media devoted solely to profit, many will internalize the force-fed values of the ruling elite, and act accordingly. There will be little need for overt methods of control.
The rulers will often act in secret; for reasons of "national security," the people will not be permitted to know what goes on in their name. Actions once unthinkable will be accepted as routine: government by executive fiat, the murder of "enemies" selected by the leader, undeclared war, torture, mass detentions without charge, the looting of the national treasury, the creation of huge new "security structures" targeted at the populace. In time, all this will come to seem "normal," as the chill of autumn feels normal when summer is gone.
Under long-established procedures and laws, the House and Senate can each pursue two kinds of criminal contempt proceedings, and the Senate also has a civil contempt option. The first, called statutory contempt, has been the avenue most frequently pursued in modern times, and is the one that requires a referral to the U.S. attorney in the District.No, these Democrats definitely have no appetite for concrete action — as opposed to pointless stunts like their all-nighter over their "anti-war" measure that would actually guarantee the long-term presence of a substantial American force in Iraq — which was of course one of the chief aims of Bush's invasion in the first place. (Sean O'Neill makes quick work of this ludicrous carnival here.) Their most likely response to this latest authoritarian power grab will be weeks of hand-wringing fulmination followed by months, if not years, of court action, as the matter winds its way slowly to the waiting arms of a Supreme Court dominated by Bushist apparatchiks. Meanwhile, the authoritarian regime will roll on, growing ever more entrenched, more emboldened and more radical. By the time this particular manifestation of the Bush tyranny is adjudicated, we will almost certainly be hip-deep in war with Iran — or under martial law following another terrorist attack (of whatever provenance) — or perhaps both.
Both chambers also have an "inherent contempt" power, allowing either body to hold its own trials and even jail those found in defiance of Congress. Although widely used during the 19th century, the power has not been invoked since 1934 and Democratic lawmakers have not displayed an appetite for reviving the practice.
And if you think this prognostication is too grim, too unlikely, or too exaggerated, then you have been sleepwalking through the last six years.
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a guest said:
I totally agree with everything that Chris Floyd has expressed. I also fesr that it is too little to late to derail the wreckage of our once proud democracy.
a guest said:
Just one more step needed...
Just one more step needed for him to be King Bush. And that would be to state that no candidate is capable or qualified to run the country, then outlaw elections.
a guest said:
And in case you haven't noticed, we have a government of checks and balances. The center of power, real or claimed, has certainly shifted to the Executive branch lately. But these things usually even out over time. Don't forget some of the stuff FDR pulled in the years leading up to WWII. We survived him; we'll survive Dubyah. And if you don't like what's going on, file a suit in the courts. That's the Judicial branch, by the way. Or help to defeat or elect the Representative or Senator of your choice. That's the Legislative branch. Checks and balances.
a guest said:
It is not to late to change the EVIL being done to our constitution. It is called IMPEACHMENT. Bush & Cheney's crimes are far worse than anything from the Clinton administration. These are not just my words, but also from the man who wrote the impeachment charges against Bill Clinton. Bill Moyers had an excelent show on this subject last week. Read the transcript here:
Watch the show here: http://www.pbs.org/moyers/jour...watch.html
I am very concerned about this issue. I wish more Americans were! ~Arthur Stone
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What a Day for Picking Daisies!
Blue Skies, sunshine, what a day to take a walk in the park.
Ice Cream, daydream til the sky becomes a blanket of stars
What a day for picking daisies and lots of red balloons
And what a day for holdin' hands and being with you.
Lazy Day, just right for lovin' away
Lazy Day, made for a stroll in the lane;
Baby, you and me (baby, you and me)
And the honeybee (neath the shady tree)
Lazy Day, Lazy Day, Lazy Day for you and me.
Blue skies, sunshine, flowers bloomin', children sayin' "Hello."
Rowboats, bird notes, People smilin' everywhere that we go.
What a day to be together, and what a sky of blue
And what a day for thinkin' right out loud "I love you."
What a day for picking daisies and lots of red balloons
And what a day for thinkin' right out loud "I love you."
Lazy Day, just right for lovin' away
Lazy Day, made for a stroll in the lane;
Lazy Day, just right for lovin' away
Lazy Day, made for a stroll in the lane;
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Since sept 11 2001 (or even before then) the Democrats and Republicans have covertly formed a single party between themselves and this has become quite blatent because of the lack of government officials representing the people in opposing anti civil liberties legislations and forign wars.
In the present reality we live in, presidents will no longer be elected but selected to suit the eliteist agenda and this has not become a delusional conspiracy theory, this is sadly truth.
The majority of youth who watch tv (last 35 years especially) have being brainwashed by consumate advertising corporations. Instead of being self-aware, self-believing and most of all self-thinking, most youths have been indoctrinated by the corporate elite from a very early age and this conditioning rejects real education which inturn manifests itself into a society which can easily be manipulated. The elite have been playing this clever manipulation game for years and is now here to stay thanks to those who would rather stick to the safty net than work as an understanding collective to punish those who have abuseing government power, for as the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, only nation of fools fails to see who wins and who looses.
I think this is one reason why the corrupt congress and white house have been getting away with murder because most people have been conditioned to trust a government who covertly only thinks about themselves and sept 11 2001 is a perfect example...
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Ilove the poem there...My enthuasism's reality relate to such tranqualitity of the reason's why we (I think) as a species should relate to each other.
Enlightenment is knowing that 'humanity as a whole' is totally abundant and it is feeeling creative, free and wanting to share and enjoy thais truth with all as a result. It is knowing that creative intelligance is infinite and that we can all create more abundance for the good as whole.
Our problem is that most of us believe in individual abundance and scarcity, and believe that we have to compete with one another for the limited, finite, scarce resources we see in the world.
Enlightenment is knowing that we are masters and co-creatos of what we bring into the world and no desire to compete for what's alredy there. Unconditional is the state.
Without this knowing, we are likely to believe and feel that we are servents and even victims of a 'dog eat dog' world. Fear is the state.
Stop trying, and stare 'being'.
It is ony your mind/ego that is demanding more that presses you into a well of dissatisfaction. True you know deep down that you can create more, but such a demanding approach will only reinforce your percieved lack on abundance.
a guest said:
Anti American Journalism?
It appears although your writers have a serious wealth of journalism experience, your website spews primarily anti Bush, anti American articles which bash everything from U.S. military tactics,political policies,government mismanagement and all the other terrible things that America is responsible for. Is that why you operate over seas? Are you not welcomed here? Not everything that America does is bad. The U.S. gives billions of dollars and provides food, medicine and housing assistance to people in need in countries all over the world each year. Do you ever write any articles about that? Curious.
Richard Kastelein said:
Because the US media are lapdogs to the corptocracy in which you live.
Most of the writers are American. The publisher and editors are located overseas because that's where we live. I am more than welcome to live and or travel in the USA - and have done so many times in the past. It's simply not the place for me... I prefer - and do - live in Europe for good reason.
Do we write articles about the 'good' America does around the world? Not very often - but you can simply click on Fox News or CNN and get plenty of that. Note our slogan - HARD TRUTHS FOR HARD TIMES. We provide alternative views from dissident writers.
Glossing over America's disgusting foreign policy with 'feel good' advertorials is not in our prospectus. We are not shy in providing truths not normally published in and outside the USA - alternative opinions that provide the other side of the story.
Deal with it - or better yet - don't read it if you don't like it.
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Haddock seems to incorrectly re-encode non-ASCII characters in the documentation in UTF-8 encoded source files. I often need to include mathematical formulas in the documentation and they are much more readable if some common math symbols such as summation (∑) can be used.
However, after running the files through haddock, these symbols become blank squares.
Haddock has the option
--use-unicode but that just converts function arrows in function signatures etc. into unicode characters, while still breaking the actually documentation.
Even better would be if this can be controlled from
cabal haddock!
I'm using Haddock version 2.9.4.


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I am looking to teach myself some web programming, but I am not sure how I can experiment with an actual website. Are there sites that host platforms for these purposes?
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Depending on what your goals are, you may not need to purchase a domain name and hosting.
If you have a Windows, Macintosh, or Linux computer in your possession with some spare disk space and CPU capacity, you can do it all on your own system. I've used Apache and Apache Tomcat on Windows and Mac systems, and if you have a new enough Windows system, you may be able to run IIS as well. This has the benefit of keeping your work private, which is always useful for works in progress.
The best host or plattform to experiment with is your own computer. Here you (potentially) have root rights for everything and you can learn how to configure your webserver, install all necessary libraries for languasge support etc.
I would recommend to use XAMPP bundle -- this is a bundle that already has a webserver (Apache), a database (MySQL), and two popular web languages PHP and Perl. XAMPP is the name of the original linux installation, but feel free to take WAMPP for Windows or MAMPP for Mac OS -- they all are most updated version of the same distribution.
But back to your question: as long as you have the bundle installed you can directly open your webpage by typing
If you want that your webpage is available from outside then you can easily associate a certain DNS name (this is something like http://yousitename.host.com) with your home PC using Dynamic DNS service: this is mostly free (see here for detailed list of providers and prices) and you don't need to buy or rent any server somewhere.
Should you nonetheless wish to have an independent (from your home computer) webpage, I would suggest to look at the free webhosting offer fist. There are plenty of sites where you can host your page for free. Just google for "free web hosting". Be, however, prepared, that the free service has a very limited space, in most cases is linux-based (no licence costs) and often adds some ad to your webpage (either in form of a pop-up window or requires you to do it).
Just buy a domain to test with (as low as 99 cents for the first year if you buy a .info, otherwise about $8-12 a year) and get inexpensive shared hosting with the features you need (LAMP or Windows). This usually runs between $5-15 a month although if you need something like Sharepoint or cloud services it can cost more.
On shared hosting there are limits to what you can do and the amount of traffic you can process (even though they say "unlimited", this isn't exactly true). I've found them to work just fine though for my own ASP.NET and WordPress/PHP testing.
Having gone through this exact learning experience myself I have two suggestions for you.
First, if you want to learn on the Linux side of things (PHP and MySQL) use easyPHP. I have worked with a good number of WAMP distributions (for running a simple test web server on your own computer) and easyPHP is by far the simplest setup. Also, download the Netbeans IDE for PHP. It is in my opinion, the best IDE for PHP development.
Now if you want to develop in ASP.NET this is all simplified because you can download Microsoft Visual Studio Web Developer Express which has it's own test server built in and is pretty simple to start learning with, seeing as how there are hundreds of tutorials out there for .NET development beginners.
Whatever you do though, don't waste your money on buying a domain and a hosting service unless you actually are planning on throwing up a live website in the immediate future. Save yourself the time and money.
I'm with those who recommend using your own computer. I'd modify it a bit though. I'd say use a spare computer. Call it a scratch computer, or a crash-and-burn computer.
It is a great freedom to have a computer where you don't care if you erase the whole disk, where in fact you do that a few times as you "get your house in order."
The back end technology for websites varies drastically among platform and language. You can custom build your entire application in languages like PHP, use an MVC framework like Ruby on Rails, or use a development stack like ASP.NET or JSP.
Depending on your skill and comfort level (with SQL, HTML, CSS), doing things the (non framework) PHP way will arguably pay off the most, simply because of how much you have to build from the ground up.
If you want to become a professional independent web developer, learning something like Ruby on Rails will pay off more, because after you've learned the technology you can rapidly build websites.
On the flip side- If you want to play with .NET technology, Visual Studio will host ASP.NET webpages on your local machine for debugging purposes. The ASP.NET way of building websites is also fairly different from the PHP or Ruby way.
Whatever you do, learn the basics of JavaScript and explore with jQuery- it'll apply to any website you build.
"TEST LOCALLY, Host Remotely"
Download something called XAMPP from Apache Friends onto a local Windows box. This download has EVERYTHING you need to begin playing around with web development on your own local box, and it is ALREADY CONFIGURED PROPERLY BY DEFAULT. It's trivial to install, and trivial to begin testing/working on your own website!
Then get a good book on PHP for Web development. Anything on Amazon's top list for PHP would be just fine. Look for a book that matches your programming skill level, and start hacking away at your own "site", without worrying that you'll mess anything up!
After a while, you'll probably get a neat idea for a "real" website, and after you try it out on your own computer you'll want to push it to "the Internet". At that point it's just a question of whether you want to go through a free/add-supported hosting company, or a simple/low-cost hosting company. There are many good ones to chose from!
So I recommend that you install XAMPP from Apache Friends onto a local box, and start programming (today!) in PHP.


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I just made beef stock and after cooling the stock in the pot I skimmed the solidified fat off the surface and the walls of the pot. Since I often read 'keep duck fat' when making duck stock/broth and because lard is probably something similar from pork, should I keep that beef fat instead of throwing it away? Or does it lack the 'quality' of duck fat (for instance)?
Rendered beef fat can be used in a lot of ways. You can use it in place of oil in a lot of recipes, but finding out which ones you like will take some experimenting. Around our house, I use rendered fat from beef or bacon in place of oil when sautéing, for example with onions and peppers, garlic or mushrooms. I've also used it to add some kick to gravies.
You could use it to pop popcorn, which I've heard is delicious but unfortunately have never tried.
I've had pasties made with beef fat, and they were delicious. Mashed potatoes as well.
As far as fat ratio goes, it's better than butter, but not as good as other fats. Beef fat has a high smoke point and is suitable for frying.
The table below is based off of 1 tablespoon. Ratio means saturated to unsaturated. Smoke point can vary depending on a lot of factors (olive oil can range from 300 when unrefined, to 375-450 when refined depending on quality) but the table below should be a good guide. For the oils, I took the refined numbers.
sat mono poly ratio smoke Canola Oil 0.9 8.2 4.1 1:12 470°F Olive Oil 1.8 10.0 1.2 2:11 450°F Chicken Fat 3.8 5.7 2.6 1:2 375°F Duck Fat 4.3 6.3 1.7 1:2 375°F Lard (pork fat) 5.0 5.8 1.4 5:7 365°F Beef Tallow 6.4 5.4 0.5 1:1 400°F Butter 7.2 3.3 0.5 7:4 350°F
(fat source) (smoke point source)
A lot of people mix it into their dog's food, or use it to feed birds.
Seach for tallow if you want to find recipes that specifically use it.
The main thing that beef fat is usually used for is Yorkshire pudding. You could save and use it when you want yorkshire pudding but may not be doing a roast.
Duck fat, chicken fat, and bacon fat tend to have broader applications. It's really ultimately up to you and your preference and cooking style. Of course it does become cumbersome to keep a container for each type of fat so you probably have to decide what has the greatest benefit for you and your cooking style.
If you dont want to eat it, you can feed it to the birds. Take a small can, cut the top off, fold the top over so there are no sharp edges, pour excess fat into it until its almost full. Then throw in a few peanuts and stick it out for the birds.
In my experience duck fat is the best option for roasting potatoes and other root vegetables. I tend to throw away beef fat as I'm not a fan but McDonalds used it for their fries a while back.
That fat is called tallow and there are a lot of things you can do with it. Just like duck fat and lard have a place in a kitchen, tallow does too. It is also called suet. It keeps just about forever and I like the mouth feel it can add to a soup or stew. However, the most common uses for tallow are non-food related, like candle making.


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Tub Waste Required
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The classically elegant Nova tub from Jacuzzi's® Comfort collection is an ideal addition to any home. From a traditional décor to something more contemporary, the clean lines and extra wide bathing well will fit in seamlessly. If relaxation is what you seek, Jacuzzi's® Nova comfort tub is your choice. One of Jacuzzi®'s most versatile tubs, choose from two size options as well as four colors (white, black, and oyster). The Nova comfort tub is also offered in a variety of experiences including: Whirlpool Plus, Whirlpool, Pure Air® bath, or Soaking Bath— all with an optional skirt/tile flange. If you opt for the Whirlpool hydrotherapy experience, it's available with sculpted armrests and contoured backrest.
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- Acrylic Handrails - Two clear, acrylic handrails are supplied for safe entry / exit
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A traditional bathing experience is the foundation of hydrotherapy and is as simple as being enveloped in warm water. Jacuzzi's® classic Italian designs provide the perfect vessel for this treatment. Jacuzzi's® soaking tubs will enhance your bathroom and more importantly improve your quality of life. The traditional Soaking bath is a non jetted, non Pure Air® tub.
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- Tru-Level - Self-leveling base system offers superior structural integrity and easy installation
- Slip-Resistant Flooring - A matte texturing technique is applied under the clear coat to create an invisible yet effective traction area
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- Warranty - Limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty for tub with 2 years warranty for labor and travel costs
- Made in the USA- All Jacuzzi® tubs are made exclusively in Valdosta, Georgia
- Additional Notes:
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We recognize that buying a tub online can be a bit overwhelming. This is why we created Jacuzzi® University, a 9-part video series aimed at directly answering every question or concern you may have. It also provides an excellent video resource to view the various options available on Jacuzzi® tubs. Attached directly underneath the product details you are reading here you will find "Additional Information" with a link for the Jacuzzi® University PDF. Open this sheet to begin watching the videos. Topics covered include:
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- Pump and Drain Placement - The relationship between the two
- Lighting - Chromatherapy, Illumatherapy
- Whisper Technology - Motor mounting system using patented gel components
- Controls - Basic, Luxury, and LCD
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6 Questions from the Community
The dimensions given for the Jacuzzi NOV6042 BUX XXX (60" x 42") are the overall dimensions of the tub.
Are the length & width dimensions given for the size of the whole unit, or just the actual tub area?
A. The dimensions given for the Jacuzzi NOV6042 BUX XXX (60" x 42") are the overall dimensions of the tub.
The Jacuzzi NOV6042 BUX XXX can use the Kohler K-7160-TF Tub Waste.
Are there any additional hardware required such as a drain assemble?
A. The Jacuzzi NOV6042 BUX XXX can use the Kohler K-7160-TF Tub Waste.
There are no faucet holes pre-drilled in the Jacuzzi tubs. You can drill them to best suit your needs.
Can the faucet holes be changed
A. There are no faucet holes pre-drilled in the Jacuzzi tubs. You can drill them to best suit your needs.
The Jacuzzi NOV6042 BUX XXX recommends Trip-Lever Drain Kit #X559 or the Rotary Drain Kit, 26" Cable #873.
What are thr recommended drain kits for the NOV6042?
A. The Jacuzzi NOV6042 BUX XXX recommends Trip-Lever Drain Kit #X559 or the Rotary Drain Kit, 26" Cable #873.
Jacuzzi's come in many different configurations. The Jacuzzi NOV6042 BUX XXX is a soaking tub and therefore does not come with a pump or a heater, it is just a regular tub.
does this jacuzzi or any jacuzzi come with hardware such as motor ect...
A. Jacuzzi's come in many different configurations. The Jacuzzi NOV6042 BUX XXX is a soaking tub and therefore does not come with a pump or a heater, it is just a regular tub.
The Overflow height is 17.50" (445 mm).
What is the overflow depth?
The Overflow height is 17.50" (445 mm).
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Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath (Jacuzzi) provides a limited warranty to the consumer. The warranty applies to the bath, pump, motor and most attached fittings and plumbing. In general, Jacuzzi, without charge, will repair or replace (at their option) any new unit or component which proves defective in material or workmanship or does not operate in accordance with written performance specifications stated on the unit. Their warranty has specific limitations.
Excluded from their warranty are certain damages including but not limited to shipping damage; damage occurring during or after installation; damage resulting from installation or use not in accordance with our published instructions and specifications for the product; damage from use of chemicals bath oil additives, or improper cleaning agents; incidental or consequential damages or losses, and damages from product modifications, careless handling or product use for other than personal, family or household purposes. Nor is Jacuzzi responsible for minor blemishes, pitting or crazing or for cost incurred in the removal and/or installation of a unit.
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Friday, May 06, 2005
Rep. Judy Baker, a democrat elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2004, will address more than 400 graduates at the Columbia College main campus commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7 in Southwell Complex (700 Range Line Road) in Columbia, Mo.
Baker is an adjunct professor of managerial economics at Columbia College and president of Cura Healthsystems Solutions where she also acts as a healthcare consultant. In addition to her legislative duties, Baker serves as vice chair of the Petroleum Storage Tank Insurance Fund and is a member of the American Association of Healthcare Executives and the Columbia Kiwanis Club.
Baker holds a bachelor's degree in educational psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a master's degree in divinity from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Ky., and a master's of health administration degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
In total, Columbia College will confer undergraduate and master's degrees to more than 800 students from the main and extended campuses, including Janet Jackson of Dallas, the first Columbia College student to earn a degree completely online. Jackson will receive a bachelor's degree in general studies with minors in psychology and sociology.
In addition, the annual Ivy Chain Ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7 on Bass Commons. This year's ceremony will be the largest in recent years, with 125 students expected to participate. The Nurses' Pinning Ceremony will take place at 11:15 a.m. in Launer Auditorium, with 23 students expected to receive their pins.


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WEIRTON -The Madonna football team is feeling pretty good after coming off a thrilling come from behind 21-20 win over a ranked Steubenville Catholic Central team, but coach Doug Taylor is cautioning his troops to stay focused.
The win boosted the Blue Dons to No. 5 in the West Virginia Class A rankings and assured them of a playoff spot. So, Madonna has every right to feel good about what they are doing.
However, Taylor's concern is that this week's opponent, Toronto, enters Jimmy Carey Stadium tonight with a 3-6 record and no pressure so they could be free to throw everything at the Blue Dons except the kitchen sink.
"We need to be ready to stop their running game," said Toronto head coach Eric Meek. "They have so many weapons and are so big up front. They are a physical team and use that size up front.
"They run the spread very well. It's going to be a challenge."
Madonna will honor the 1987 Blue Dons on the 25th anniversary of being the first state championship football team in the school's history. The ceremonies will occur prior to the 7 p.m. kickoff.
"We talked at practice about being flat after the type of win we had last week," Taylor said. "Not everything went right in that game last week so we talked about what went right and what went wrong. And we cautioned them about remaining focused and don't get caught up in Toronto's record. We have to continue to get better at the things we do."
Taylor said he also cautioned the Blue Dons about looking ahead. Madonna hosts currently undefeated and state ranked Clay-Battelle in the season finale on Nov. 3.
"We have goals, team goals, and we can't get caught up looking ahead," Taylor continued. "We have to stay focused on the task at hand, which is Toronto. They are a team that could be over .500 if a few things had gone their way in a couple of their losses. They could easily be 5-4.
"Toronto had a fourth quarter lead erased late in the game with Connotton Valley and lost by three or four points and they got upset by Bridgeport. Coach (Eric) Meek is a friend of mine. I coached on his staff at Weir High so I know he we bring a tough football team at us and since they have nothing to lose he will throw everything at us. They will be ready.
"We have to prepare for them to do things they haven't done this season like halfback passes, reverses and flea flickers."
Edison at Indian Creek, 7 p.m.
WINTERSVILLE -It's Rivalry Week in the Buckeye 8, and that means Indian Creek and Edison renew their battle for the Traveling Trophy.
As with most rivalries records go out the window, and it is no different for the Wildcats (2-7) and the Redskins (8-1), as both teams look to end their season at the other's expense tonight.
"You always want to beat your rival whether you're 9-0 or 0-9," said Edison head coach Mike McKenzie. "Getting a win in this game is nice no matter what the situation coming in is."
There is an added situation for the Redskins as they sit fifth in the Ohio Division III Region 11 rankings, and are in need of a win to help secure a spot in the postseason. Six spots are clinched in the region with Indian Creek and No. 7 Granville looking to remain in the top eight while No. 9 Poland Seminary, No. 11 Philo, and No. 17 Cardinal Mooney all remain in the hunt.
Even with that Redskins head coach Andrew Connor and company are focused on more immediate issues.
"I think the biggest thing, and I told them this myself, is the implications are we need to enjoy being a team one last time," he said. "No one knows what the weekend holds. This group has been together since November of last year.
"The important thing is that we are playing for each other this Saturday, not the playoffs or anything else. Our motivation is this could be it. We have a really special group of kids.
"Enjoy one last game together, especially one last time at Kettlewell."
In order to enjoy this season's final game at Kettlewell Memorial Stadium, the Redskins will have to deal with an Edison team that has showed marked improvement over the past few weeks, including a 35-22 win at Martins Ferry and 26-20 loss to Bellaire where they were just one-yard short of tying the game as time expired.
"We told them they've gotten much, much better," said Connor. "They impressed us how with they played at Martins Ferry in the win, and how close they were against Bellaire. It would be crazy not to give them our best because if not we'll be in trouble."
First on the Wildcats list of musts if they are to pull the upset is to stop Indian Creek's playmaking quarterback Alex Young. Young has thrown for 771 yards and 10 scores this season while adding 326 yards and eight scores on the ground. He has also returned two punts, a kickoff, and an interception for scores and kicked a pair of field goals.
"Speed is the number one thing," said McKenzie of what makes Young dangerous. "He's one of the fastest kids we've seen all year. What makes him dangerous too is the ball is in his hands every play.
"We've seen where he's been able to make big plays out of broken plays so we have to stay alert. He has great ball skills as well. Everyone saw the pick against Harrison Central.
"He's a heady player, he knows what's going on on the field, and he sees a lot out there on the field."
Point Pleasant at Oak Glen, 1:30 p.m.
NEW MANCHESTER -The Oak Glen football team has a couple of reasons to be anxious today after its mandatory bye week.
The Golden Bears draw a difficult assignment this week taking on Point Pleasant, the No. 11 Class AAA team in West Virginia with a 6-2 record.
Oak Glen hasn't blocked and tackled anyone but themselves during two weeks of practice.
"We worked on the mental aspect during our two weeks off especially with things like eliminating dumb penalties," said first-year Golden Bear coach, Ian Whittington. "We also worked on our run game. We had a pretty good run game early in the season, but we kind of got away from it lately."
The Bears have lost four of the last six games and don't appear to be a candidate for the tournament this year. However, Oak Glen is not mathematically eliminated.
Whittington said some of his players that were nursing nagging injuries along with bumps and bruises had an opportunity to heal. One of his starters, Josh Weltner, who damaged a knee early in the season, is practicing and should be ready to go at wide receiver and corner back.
He is the Oak Glen kicker and has been able to do those duties the past three games, but Saturday will be is first game back playing his offensive and defensive positions.
The other reason for anxiety on the part of the Golden Bears is that they will be seeking revenge from the 66-40 licking the Big Blacks put on the Golden Bears in the 2011 Class AA quarterfinals of the playoffs.
"That game was close till the fourth quarter and we had several chances to win it, so the guys who played last year in that game are looking forward to getting revenge," Whittington explained.
The Big Blacks have increased enrollment so they moved up to Class AAA this year, but they continue to win. With a 6-2 record, Point Pleasant sits in the No. 11 spot of the state AAA rankings.


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MINGO JUNCTION - Kevin Medley, vice president and general manager of Iron City Distributing, and Nick Latousakis, president of Choice Brands of Ohio and Wine and Beverage Merchants of West Virginia, said they believe in the event known as the annual Steubenville/Weirton Community Day, to be held this year on July 13.
The day, which includes limited bus transportation to PNC Park, a Roberto Clemente jersey, fireworks, prizes and great seats for the game between the New York Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates, is hosted by the Herald-Star, The Weirton Daily Times and other local businesses. It's an event Latousakis and Medley said they are proud to be associated with.
"Samuel Adams (beer) is also co-sponsoring this," said Latousakis, adding the duo couldn't be happier to work together for community day. "It's just a great community event where we can partner with the Herald-Star and The Weirton Daily Times to make it a nice evening for everyone. We've been involved (with community day) since its inception. We'd like to see people go outside, watch a great game, drink a beer and not have to worry about driving."
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SPONSORS — Kevin Medley, left, vice president and general manager of Iron City Distributing, and Nick Latousakis, president of Choice Brands of Ohio and Wine and Beverage Merchants of West Virginia, said they are happy to be joining forces to sponsor the annual Steubenville/Weirton Community Day, to be held July 13. The event, hosted by the Herald-Star and The Weirton Daily Times, will include transportation to Pittsburgh and PNC Park to watch the game between the New York Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates, with lots of other goodies included. For information and tickets, call (740) 283-4711 or go online to www.heraldstaronline.com. -- Mark J. Miller
"It's a growing event," said Medley. "They added another bus this year (for transportation). The interest in the community is going up, especially since the Pirates are winning right now."
Additional sponsors include EmMedia, the Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley, Trinity Health System, Hancock County Savings Bank and the Fort Steuben Mall, according to Cindy Kotsch, director of marketing and special events of the newspapers.
The game begins at 7:05 p.m., and buses will leave the Herald-Star parking lot at 401 Herald Square, Steubenville, at about 4:30 p.m., according to Kotsch. Six buses will transport those who have purchased a ticket that includes transportation, but people are welcome to drive themselves, she added.
"Those who can't drive can go with friends and family and take the bus," said Medley, adding Pirate tickets are becoming scarce. "It's great, because now, with the Pirates winning, you can't get tickets. This is an opportunity to get Pirate tickets and see a great game."
Patrons for community day will be seated in the all-you-can-eat section of the stadium, according to Kotsch. Food at the park includes hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, soda drinks, peanuts, pretzels, popcorn, ice cream sandwiches and more, she added. The evening will include fireworks, prizes between innings, including autographed items and Pirates promotional materials, and the opportunity for lucky patrons to get the chance to change bases between innings, added Kotsch.
Ticket prices are $65 for those who elect to take a bus, while those who drive themselves will pay $55, said Kotsch. All tickets can be charged by phone or are available at the newspaper offices. To purchase tickets, call (740) 283-4711 and ask for Diana Brown, said Kotsch. She added to not wait too long, because those who attend every year already have purchased tickets before the package has even been advertised.
For information, call (740) 283-4711 or go online to www.heraldstaronline.com.
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