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this is probably it. for those who like to read true accounts about wars, this is one, if not, the most vivid accounts i have ever read. its all a bunch of short stories from soldiers, nurses and so on. goes from registering to the Marines and Army to the return home and everything inbetween.
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Reading Mark Baker's NAM in anticipation of ERFC and for procrastination purposes. "Going out on ambush one night, it rained so hard, I started to choke. I couldn't even breathe. I bent over to create an airpocket under my chest. In that moment, it was filled with mosquitoes" (pp. 115). "You know how you stop the shits? You eat peanut butter in the C-rations. You wouldn't shit again until you had the grape juice. Drink the grape juice, you shit your brains out. Between the grape juice and the peanut butter, you were regular" (106). And the most amazing story for me; this helicopter squadron gets called out to fly a mission, but its monsoon season and they can't take off until the rain lets up. The door gunner on one of the ships who just wanted to wait out the rain inside sees water dripping on his guns. When he bends over to move them "lightning struck the helicopter behind us, charging the ship. The rockets in the helicopter were fired electrically, so seven rockets were set off. Coming out of the tubes the fins of six of them opened. They hit eachother and knocked around all over the place at random. One rocket went straight forwared and entered the tail boom of my helicopter. It came tearing through the transmission and through the fire wall of the cabin. Had I not been leaning forward it would have torn through the left side of my chest and ripped my let arm off. As it was, it passed over my shoulder" (224). Tunnel Rats 25th INFANTRY.. Moose... E-R-F-C .. |
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The Father of All Things by Tom Bissell is pretty good too. It's about a marine, who faught in the war and his son (the writer of the book, in his 30's or so) who take a trip back to Vietnam, where the father hasn't been since the war. They travel to some of the places where he faught to see the landscape and people in a different time.
I'm looking for Nam on amazon now, looks like some good deals on there for it.
"Perhaps the most important war novel written since Vietnam . . . Haldeman, a veteran, is a flat-out visionary . . . and protagonist William Mandella's attempt to survive and remain human in the face of an absurd almost endless war is harrowing hilarious heartbreaking and true . . . like all the best works of literature THE FOREVER WAR takes you apart and then, before you can turn that last page, puts you back together: better, wiser, more human. Simply extraordinary." --Junot Diaz, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao "The Forever War is not just a great Science Fiction novel, it's a great Vietnam war novel - and a great war novel, without qualification- that is also Science Fiction. A classic to grace either genre." --Iain M. Banks, author of Use of Weapons, The Player of Games, Matter It's in sci-fi context, but about his own experiences in Nam. One of the best books ever. Absolutely chilling classic. |
i read this book once, what was your favourite page?
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this thread took an odd turn.. but whatever
I went back and read a few stories out of this book. they are truly captivating. some are twisted, like one I read about how everyone played "doctor" and cut open dead bodies just to see what the insides look like. or the nurses who used morphine to just get fucked up and forget what they saw |
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Logistics Management magazine is partnering up with the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) and American River International, a provider of import/export management consulting services, will offer a half-day seminar on Monday, February 28, entitled "Understanding and Managing Incoterms 2010."
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As defined by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Incoterms rules are key commercial tools developed and maintained by ICC and used in certain contracts for the sale of goods all over the world. They define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers for the delivery of goods under sales contracts and determine how costs and risks are allocated, according to the ICC.
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I had a long conversation with a family member of a client we are providing homecare to that lives out of state. These recent experiences prompted me to post my tips for long distance caregiving.
By Angil Tarach-Ritchey
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When I was young families lived nearby, neighbors helped and looked out for each other, and if an elderly person needed something, there were people available to help.
Things are very different today.
Families are spread out all over the nation, and adult children are finding their parents who live in a different state are in need of care.
I am writing this article out of professional and personal experience. My mother lives out of state, so I know the worries associated with the helpless feeling you can get when you can't be there to help. I have met dozens of families that have come home to visit their parent(s), only to be shocked by the condition they find them in. Many times parents are able to conceal their real needs in a phone call, that leaves you feeling like everything is going well, only to find out that all is not well.
So what do you do when you are unable to be near your parents, and a move isn't in the near future?
Consider visiting them for at least a week, so you are able to assess the entire situation. Below are 11 tips for getting the most out of a week visit. It may be an exhaustive week, but could save you from endless phone calls and trips to attend to your aging parents' needs.
1. Attend a doctor's appointment with your parent. Have him or her sign a release of information so the doctor is able to share medical information with you when you return home. Get a current list of their diagnosis, medications, allergies and health history. Give the doctor's office your emergency contact information, and ask them to contact you with any significant changes. If your parent doesn't have advance directives in place, or a medical power of attorney, this is a great time to get those very important documents taken care of.
2. Check with the pharmacy to make sure your parent is getting all his or her prescriptions filled and on a timely basis. If your parent is seeing more than one doctor, check to make sure these doctors are communicating. If your parent is using more than one pharmacy, this is a problem. Multiple pharmacies and physicians are a recipe for disaster. One pharmacy can quickly identify drug interactions, or over-medicating. Check your parents' medications for expired or discontinued medications, and discard any non current meds.
3. Assess your parents' ability to purchase groceries, and prepare meals. Weight loss is a great indication of poorly managed meals. It can also be an indication of something more serious, so report weight loss to the physician. Check the refrigerator for outdated food and leftovers. Make sure your parent(s) is able to obtain gorceries and prepare healthy meals.
4. Assess their driving ability, if they are still driving. Many adult children will drive their parents while they're visiting, never checking if their parent is able to safely continue to drive. You may want to do this prior to the doctor appointment. If you find your parent is not driving safely, but you know it will be a battle to get him or her to stop, you can call the doctor in advance of the appointment and have the doctor assess, and discuss this very delicate issue. Understand, giving up this part of independence is extremely difficult for a senior, but safety needs to be first and foremost. If your parent will continue to drive, check for current auto insurance.
5. Meet your parents' neighbors and close friends. Get their phone numbers, and provide your emergency contact information. Ask them to check on your parent, particularly if you have one parent living alone, and contact you if there are any needs or problems. If your parent does not know his or her neighbors, or has no friends, this is a cause for concern. When our elderly lack socialization, it contributes to declining health, and depression. Lack of socialization may be caused by depression, which is often undiagnosed in the elderly. If there is someone that can regularly visit, get them involved. If not, private duty homecare can provide companionship and safety checks, giving you regular updates.
6. Discuss your parents'wishes for health care and finances if they are unable to make those decisions in the future. Make sure your parents' have chosen a power of attorney for health care and finances, and the documentation is complete and available. Power of attorney is only utilized if or when your parent is unable to make his or her own decisions. Advance Directives are a necessary part of your parents wishes.
7. Check with your parents' preferred hospital social work department for a list of trustworthy, reputable agencies and facilities, should you need help in the future. This would include home health agencies, private duty agencies, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, and care managers. Depending on your parents' situation, you may want to also have a list of assisted living facilities. If your parent has an unexpected illness or injury, the last thing you will want to do is have to gather all that information at the last minute, while you are trying to plan the trip to be with your parent. Preplanning will significantly reduce the stress in an unexpected crisis. If you hire a care manager initially, they will significanlty help the process of any care needs in the future. Care managers also help when family members disagree about choices and decisions, as well.
8. Get copies of your parent's insurance card(s). Physicians names and phone numbers, and past medical history. Be sure to take a copy with you when you leave.
9. Do a safety evaluation of the home. Is all plumbing and electrical in good working order? Are smoke detectors installed with new batteries? Are there precautions in place such as grab bars in the bathroom, and a home free of clutter and throw rugs? Is your parent using steps that are difficult to maneuver? Is there medical equipment your parent may need to stay safe, such as a cane or walker? Would a riser on the toilet or a lift chair help them transfer easier? Does your parent have vision deficits, and are those being addressed, and glasses or assistive devices available and appropriate? If you have found your parent to be weaker, or less steady, speak with the physician about ordering in home therapy, to increase strength, and improve balance and gait. Further decline will mean increased need of care.
10. Does your parent have a personal emergency response system (PERS)? If you have two parents living together, you may think a PERS isn't necessary, but if one parent is caring for the other or one frequently leaves to run errands, etc, the primary care-giving spouse, or the parent left alone needs the ability to access emergency services. I frequently meet with one spouse caring for another with dementia. If the person who is well has a fall or needs emergency services, the spouse with dementia will not be able to call for help. This is why a PERS can be life saving, even in a two-parent home. Many companies offer PERS. Most have monthly fees, while some do not. They also differ in their response and range. Most have call centers, very few go directly to 911. Shop around for a system that would best suit your needs, or contact me for more information.
11. How is your parents' personal care? Are they clean and well groomed? Is there an odor in the home? Are they able to care for their feet and nails? Are there incontinent episodes, and are they able to care for that? Is their skin in good condition, particularly their feet and buttocks? How is the oral care? If they have dentures, are they in good repair and fit appropriately? Poor hygiene can be a sign of depression or early dementia.
12. Plan for your parents' future needs and care. It would be great if our parents all stayed healthy and well. The fact is, too may won't, and if you are among the millions of families that face a crisis with an aging parent this investment in time and planning will save you from the tremendous stress that families have when they don't plan.
Depending on what you find on your visit, there are several actions you can take. I've listed seven typical areas an aging parent may need assistance with and helpful strategies to those needs.
1. Medication management - There are simple solutions to assist your parents in filling their medications, taking the correct dosage at the correct time, and coordinating the orders of more than one physician. I work with and refer to Accupax . This is not the only medication management company. Some small independent local pharmacies will assist with medication management. This is an answer for all the problems of medication management except administering. If your parent doesn't take their medications, and needs them administered, I suggest hiring a private duty agency to come into the home or moving your parent' to an environment that administers medications, such as assisted living.
2. Meal Preparation - Meals on Wheels or another meal delivery service can deliver nutritious meals. Contact the local Department of Aging for specific information. There are private companies like Seattle Suttons that deliver nutritious meals. Private duty homecare agencies can grocery shop, prepare meals, and monitor intake.
3. Transportation - If your parent doesn't drive and have difficulty getting to appointments, or running errands, there are a few options. Finding a friend who lives close to assist would be best, but that isn't always an answer. Most communities have senior transportation available for a small fee. You could get that information from their local senior resource center or hospital social work department. Private duty agencies in many communities provide transportation. They also can assist with shopping, putting away groceries, preparing meals, hygiene assistance, and light housekeeping. Changing to a visiting physician is also a great choice for senior unable to get to doctor appointments. This is paid by Medicare, they generally visit once a month, or more frequently if needed. Again you can find homecare physicians through a local senior resource center or social work department.
4. Declining mobility or health - Call the primary physician and ask him/her to order home health care, if the physician is aware of the decline. Medicare will pay for a nurse, and/or therapist to visit the home if there has been a significant change in health status.
5. Memory problems - If you notice a marked deficiency in your parents' memory, it's imperative to get a thorough evaluation, preferably from a geriatric specialist, so a diagnosis can be made. It is also imperative to make sure your parent is still able to make appropriate decisions to remain safe or there needs to be immediate supervision. A private duty agency can supervise on a temporary or long term basis. If the diagnosis is progressive dementia or Alzheimer's, it is time to get homecare in place,, move your parent to live with you or another famile member, or plan the move to a memory care facility even if the needs don't appear that great at the onset.
6. Multiple problems - If you find problems are increasing or all activities of daily living are more difficult, your parent will need some type of care. Whether the family chooses private duty homecare or an appropriate facility is typically based on preferences and finances. Don't wait until the situation worsens. Get things in place that will help your parent have the best quality of life possible, and help prevent further complications.
7. Household Deficiencies - If your parent is unable to keep up the home; if it is unsafe from clutter; or is in need of repairs, you can hire those services, either to a company that specializes in those tasks, or a company that can do it all. A care manager can also arrange for getting housekeeping, and repair services. Some communities have resources available to assist in home repairs to those with low income. Care managers will usually know of a trustworthy and reputable company that works with seniors. They are also called Case Managers. For more information about their services or to find one in your parents location go to Case Management Society of America.
Even though most of us wish we still lived in simpliar times when families were close and neighbors all knew each other and were social, we are very far from that. It takes time and effort to provide long distance care, but the more prepared you are before a crisis, the more you will be able to make confident and appropriate decisions.
*Angil Tarach-Ritchey has cared and advocated for seniors since her passion was sparked by a box of love letters she found in the nursing home she worked at as a 17 year old girl in 1977. She is a Registered Nurse, Geriatric Care Manager, National Eldercare Expert, Best-Selling and Award Winning Author of Behind the Old Face: Aging in America and the Coming Elder Boom, Speaker, Consultant, and Educator.
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You guys ( the last three post) are being very rood to us FF lovers.
And just for your information I dont care about graphics and I am currently playing FF1 and DW1 for NES at the moment! :swear:
Originally posted by Outcast512@May 6 2003, 02:36 PM
I need to know what RPG,Dragon Warrior or Final Fantasy, is better and please answer why you think so.
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08th MS Team has about the same runtime as this show. That one was released over a period of three-and-a-half years (though it did face some production difficulties). So 7 months gaps should add up to be about the same as that.
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It wasn't. But it doesn't change the fact that people waited back then... And unfortunately that's something we need to do here.
And at least it won't be like the Evangelion remakes, which will probably take six years to finish at the rate they are going.
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I seriously need to cool down first.
Kidding. Thought it was awesome. Great animation, great flow, great cast so far... My only complain would be that you absolutely need to be familiar with the UC to get this. It was said before, but I really want to stress this point. |
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That's the best piece of Gundam work that's come out in a long, long time. The animation, production values, direction, script, music, etc. And the action scenes -- have to say that the colony battle in this one is unmatched.
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Though the numerous references make this a UC fanboy's wetdream.
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Skimming through the video, I've noticed quite a number of things left out or condensed from the novel. It's understandable that they did it due to either time or budget constraint. Some of the more noticable things are as follow :-
1) Young Siam's flashback and his brife illusion of OYW, 2) More of Bahanager's part time job at AE and the cameo of the Geara Doga was changed to that of a Zaku. Also missing was the discussion of war and history with his mecha maniac pal. 3) The whole intro of the Nahal's new crew and wht they were there. 4) Loto VS Funnels chase sequence. We only see a funnel ripping apart a Loto in the OVA. 5) Bahanager's pal high on booze and drug, dazed from the air raid warning. 6) Viste Manor massacre ala End of EVA. I still consider the novel the superior material mainly due to the details in it. But this makes it interesting about how are they going to do Marida's past in OVA 2. |
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It does look like they are trying to keep this more appropriate for general audiences so far. Nothing wrong with that, but indeed, how they show Marida's past (if they would do it at all) will be interesting.
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You can clearly see that there's a lack of blood during the shootup scenes when normally blood, no matter how little will splutter out during bullet impact. PS :- Upon watching the entire episode, I find the character designs for the main cast seems to be to young for their supposed age. They looked more like 13-14 years of age when they are suppose to be around 16. Yasuhiko's original lineart hit the jackpot. |
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text: Fraser's Hill ADD TO TRIP PLANNER REMOVE FROM TRIP PLANNER Sitting pretty amidst the Pahang rainforest is the little hamlet of Fraser's Hill. At 1,524 metres above sea level, this highlands resort is a naturalist's paradise that boasts innumerable plant, bird and animal species. This place is popular for those who are interested in nature-based pursuits such as trekking, bird watching, horse riding, fishing and camping. Access to Fraser's Hill is only possible by road via The Gap at the base of the resort. Once through The Gap and into Fraser's Hill, you will feel as though you have gone back in time. Fraser's Hill is akin to a little Scottish village with granite coloured mock Tudor buildings dotting the landscape. The town is relatively small, with much of the activity centred on a market square dominated by a little clock tower. Most of the town's amenities are housed in colonial styled buildings. Considered one of Malaysia's premier locations for bird-watching, this hill resort hosts the annual Fraser's Hill International Bird Race. This bird-watching competition requires watchers to race against time in spotting as many bird species as possible within the resort's routes. You can indulge in many relaxing activities at Fraser's Hill. Play a game of golf at the Fraser's Hill Golf Club or go fishing (only for catch and release) and boating at Allans' Water, stroll along the many beautiful flower gardens and parks or have an splash in the icy cold Jeriau Waterfalls. Getting Here By RailCommuter train services are available from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Kubu Bharu. From Kuala Kubu Baru take taxi to go to Fraser's Hill.By RoadFrom Jalan Kuala Kubu Baru (Kuala Kubu Baru Road), there's a one-way road leading up to the hill. The eight-kilometre drive up the hill is a winding one but traffic is controlled from 6.30 am to 7 pm for visitors' safety. Self drive via Bentong - Tranum - Tras - Bukit Fraser. Through this route, you will see many durian stalls (seasonal) along the way and may experience the delicacy of the famous Durian Raub. Who To Contact Tourism Malaysia Pahang Address:Lot G01, Bangunan Mahkota Square, Jalan Mahkota, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang Phone: +609-517 7111 / 112 Fax: +609-517 7114 Related Brochure View all brochure


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The rapper Twista, known for his rapid-fire rhyming, will appear in concert at 8 tonight in SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave.
The Chicago-reared artist, who more than a decade ago made The Guinness Book of Records for the world's fastest rapper, will appear with other performers including the Franchize, Magic Juan, Arvonte, and Triple Threat.
Although Twista's debut album, "Runnin' Off At Da Mouth," was released in 1991, he is making a name for himself as a comeback rapper with his chart-climbing "Kamikaze," which features the popular tune "Slow Jamz," featuring Kanye West and actor/singer/comedian Jamie Foxx.
Twista also released the 1997
disc "Adrenaline Rush" and is known for collaborations with artists such as Timbaland, Too Short, and P. Diddy. He is to appear on the next discs by Craig David and Lil' Kim.
Tickets for Twista and other
performers, scheduled at 8 tonight in the SeaGate Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave., are $23 in advance and $27 at the door. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster, area businesses, and the SeaGate box office. Information: 419-255-3300.


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Personnel: Eddie Taylor, Homesick James Williamson (guitar); Sonny Boy Williamson II (harmonica); Ike Turner, Johnny Jones (piano); Fred Below, Odie Payne, Jr., Sam Myers (drums).
Liner Note Author: Alfie Falckenbach.
Elmore James (a former radio repairman) spent a good deal of time re-wiring his amplifiers, giving him a raw, distorted, and urgent sound on electric guitar that, coupled with his killer slide style, made him essentially the Godfather of modern electric guitar. This 21-track collection leads off with James' signature tune, a reworking of Robert Johnson's "Dust My Broom." The roaring slide riff from "Dust" is repeated many times on this set, since labels constantly demanded it, and James delivered it under a range of different titles, and amazingly, no one ever seems to get tired of it. Truthfully, James never recorded a lame track (even if dozens of them were variations on "Dust My Broom"), and that signature, roaring slide guitar sound will forever be his calling card. ~ Steve Leggett


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BARNSTONE, HOWARD (1923–1987). Howard Barnstone, architect, was born on March 27, 1923, in Auburn, Maine, the son of Robert C. and Dora (Lempert) Barnstone. He spent his childhood in Auburn and in New York City, then attended Amherst College (1940–42), Yale College (A.B. 1944), and Yale University (B. Arch. 1948). From 1944 to 1946 he served as a lieutenant, junior grade, in the United States Navy. He moved to Houston in 1948 and remained there for the rest of his life, teaching and practicing architecture.
Barnstone's early work was strongly influenced by the New York architect Philip Johnson and the Chicago architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, both of whom executed modernist buildings in Houston in the 1950s. This type of architecture was especially identified in Houston with the collectors Dominique and John de Menil, whose house had been designed by Johnson and who were patrons of Barnstone's for the duration of his career. While in partnership with Preston M. Bolton (1952–61), Barnstone produced a series of rectilinear, flat-roofed houses in the manner of Johnson and Mies that brought Bolton and Barnstone to national attention. These included the Gordon (1955), Moustier (1955), Farfel (1956), and Owsley (1961) houses in Houston, the Blum house in Beaumont (1954), and the Cook house in Friendswood (1959).
During the 1960s, however, Barnstone moved away from this precisionist approach. His public buildings–Piney Point Elementary School (1962), the Galveston County News Building in Galveston (1965), and the Center for the Retarded (1966)–exhibited differentiated massing shapes and emphatic articulation of reinforced concrete structural members. His houses, especially those produced during his partnership with Eugene Aubry (1966–69), tended to be architecturally introverted. Though self-effacing externally, they were opened internally with high ceilings, simple planar walls, and dramatic expanses of glass. The Mermel (1961), Maher (1964), Bell (1969), and Kempner (1969) houses, the Levin house in Galveston (1969), the Vassar Place Apartments (1965), and Guinan Hall at the University of St. Thomas (1971) exhibited these tendencies, as did the Rice Museum (1969, now altered) and Media Center (1970) at Rice University and the Rothko Chapel (1971).
During the 1970s and 1980s Barnstone's work became even more varied architecturally. Marti's specialty store in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico (1972), built for his stepmother, Marti Franco; the Graustark Family Townhouses, Houston (1973); a country house in Carefree, Arizona, for Mr. and Mrs. Jean Riboud (1976); alterations and additions to a group of Long Island colonial houses in East Hampton, New York (1977); the Encinal apartments, Austin (1979); the Schlumberger-Doll Research Center, Ridgefield, Connecticut (1980); the De Saligny apartments, Austin (1983, with Robert T. Jackson); and the Schlumberger Austin Systems Center, Austin (1987, with Robert T. Jackson) were his major projects of this period.
Barnstone married Gertrude Levy of Houston in 1955; they were divorced in 1969. They had three children. Barnstone joined the faculty of the University of Houston in 1948. He became associate professor of architecture in 1952 and professor in 1958. He taught as a visiting instructor at Yale University (1964) and the University of St. Thomas (1965). He wrote two books on Texas architectural subjects, The Galveston That Was (1966) and The Architecture of John F. Staub, Houston and the South (1979). Barnstone became a member of the American Institute of Architects in 1951 and was elected to fellowship in the institute in 1968. He served at various times on the boards of numerous civic and cultural organizations. He was a member of Congregation Beth Israel in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1985 he was baptized and became a parishioner of Christ Church. Howard Barnstone suffered from manic-depressive psychosis and endured periods of severe depression in 1969 and in 1985–87. As a result of the latter episode, he killed himself, on April 29, 1987, in Houston. He is buried at Forest Park East Cemetery in League City. His papers are deposited at the Houston Metropolitan Research Center of the Houston Public Library.
American Architects Directory, 1955, 1962. Stephen Fox, "Howard Barnstone, 1923–1987," Cite, Fall 1987. Mark Hewitt, "Neoclassicism and Modern Architecture, Houston Style," Cite, Fall 1984. Houston Post, May 2, 1987. New York Times, May 2, 1987. Texas Observer, May 29, 1987. Who's Who in America, 1972–73, 1982–83.
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In The Vegan Divas Cookbook, Fernanda shares her unique take on vegan eating, with more than seventy-five recipes for sweet and savory dishes accompanied by mouth-watering photographs.


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Broadsword Wang Wu
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Broadsword Wang Wu (1844 - 1900) was a renowned swordsman in the martial arts world of Beijing. Originally named Wang Zhengyi, Wang Wu was a man of the Hui minority with his ancestral home in Cangzhou of Heibei. He was the fifth child of the family and highly skilled in swordsmanship. Meanwhile, he was a man of moral excellence. So, he was widely honored as "Broadsword Wang Wu". In his lifetime, Wang Zhengyi had a strong sense of justice and was always ready to help others. He gave strong support to the reform of the late Qing Dynasty and did his bid in helping the people at the time of national crisis. He was therefore respected by all as a great swordsman. He was also ranked by ordinary people as one of the top ten martial arts masters of the late Qing Dynasty along with big names like Swallow Li San, Huo Yuanjia, Huang Feihong etc. |