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It may surprise most people to learn that 25% of men and women who die every year in the United States are veterans. Presently one of two men who die is a veteran. The nation is seeing many World War II and Korean War Veterans pass away and the number of deaths of Vietnam Veterans is beginning to rise. 26 million Veterans are living in the US today; 3,300 live in Kandiyohi County alone. Through the year 2016, approximately 680,000 Veterans will die in the U.S. each year, or 1,800 Veterans each day.
To help provide care and support that reflects the important contributions made by these men and women, in 2011 Rice Hospice became a national partner in the We Honor Veterans Program, a campaign developed between the National Hospice Organization and the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2010. It is a wonderful joint effort between two strong and amazing organizations. The goal is simple: to focus more attention on the needs of Veterans at the end of life and to provide the best possible care specifically tailored for Veterans, meeting their goal of care in their preferred setting. This helps guide Veterans and their families toward a more peaceful ending. This is and has been a common goal of both Hospice organizations and the Veterans Administration for years, and now we are able to do this together. This program is indeed one of the most powerful and meaningful things that Rice Hospice now does for our Veteran Hospice clients.
As a We Honor Veterans partner, Rice Hospice has implemented ongoing Veteran-centered education for our staff and volunteers to help improve the care we provide to the Veterans we so proudly serve.
Part of the program involves publicly acknowledging the military services and sacrifices made by the Veteran and his or her family. We have included many of our Veteran Hospice volunteers in the recognition ceremonies, at which time the Veteran volunteer presents a certificate and pin to the Veteran patient, along with several gifts from Rice Hospice, and often with the family present. This recognition can take place at a hospital bedside, in a nursing home, at home, or in a public place of the Veteran's choosing.
In the seven years that Rice Hospice has been a part of this program, we have conducted approximately 328 We Honor Veterans Recognition Ceremonies. To assist with these presentations, we have recruited more Veteran volunteers and are proud to say that we now have 18 Veteran Hospice volunteers, as well as 2 Veteran Hospice staff.


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After Steve Jobs lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in 2011, many observers wondered if Apple could keep on innovating without his creative genius at the helm as Jobs was mostly responsible for Apple's late 90's resurgence. With the unveiling of Apple's latest flagship smartphone, the iPhone6, the Apple Watch, and the controversial new Apple Pay system, the media is hailing this year's customary Apple product unveiling as one of the most innovative in the technology companies storied history. Still, with the much-publicized "Bendgate" fiasco and many deriding the newest smartphone as a "phablet" nightmare, a lot of attention has been drawn away from the substance of the devices and very few consumers actually know how Apple made the phone better from the last generation, if at all. In actuality, the iPhone6 and 6 Plus have some very pleasantly surprising advantages over the 5C or 5S aside from just a larger screen.
All true technology fans are obsessed with processing speed and this fact is not lost on the engineers at Apple. The 5 series used the A7 processor which contains over 1 billion individual transistors and clocks in at about 1.3 gHz of processing speed, while the new A8 in the 6 series has over 2 billion transistors and is has a GPU that is approximately 50% faster than the A7. All the while, the A8 is actually physically smaller than the A7 allowing Apple to trim quite a bit of width of the design allowing for Apple's thinnest phone yet.
Following the successful unveiling of the ultra high-definition Retina screen technology on iPads and the iPhone4, Apple increased its resolution to 401 pixels per inch which allows the 6 to be the first Apple smartphone with 1080p HD capabilities. According to some reviewers, the 6 display is the best smartphone LCD screen available for consumers. It's also significantly bigger as the 5S's screen was 4.0 inches and the 6 and 6 Plus come in 4.7 and 5.5 inch varieties, respectively. Now if only it was unbreakable…
The 6 touts the thinnest design yet at 6.9mm for the 6 and 7.1mm for the 6 Plus, trumping the thick by comparison 7.6mm 5S. Apple shied away from the rounded edges when it released the fairly angular 4, but the iPhone 6 has returned to its roots and emulates the original iPhone's curved edges. Apple has also officially dropped it's black/white color scheme and instead opted for metallic shades and possibly the end of the once coveted pure white iPhone.
In a somewhat disappointing move, Apple has refused to up the Apple camera resolution from 8 megapixels and whatever the defense, from saving storage space to arguing that it's the quality not the quantity, one can't help but be disappointed. The camera supports complete HD filming however and the autofocus and flash have been significantly tweaked. Reviewers have confirmed that the new camera software and design is better, but it is not the overhaul that has been demanded by Apple users.

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Urban planning
In a process of planning a new building, block or a whole neighborhood it is of great importance for the people that are staying in and around the area find it sustainable and attractive. Everyone from private persons and local businesses to tourists and people driving through would have to be taken into consideration in such a process. Kjeller Vindteknikk has several years of experience with assisting in projects and inquiries regarding city planning and landscape architecture.
We have developed close relations with architect bureaus and project developers and can assist with support and expert knowledge I every unique case. We are using state-of-the-art methods and research in all of our analyses. A selection of the service that we provide within this area is:
Climate analysis. Through our climate reports, we are able to deliver accurate estimates of the on site climate conditions. Wind, sun, precipitation and ice are all areas that we are dealing with. Our reports can for example be used in strength and stress calculations, evaluation of wind and solar resource evaluations and the outflow of water during extreme precipitation in an area.
Picture of Bjørvika, Oslo, Norway, with the proposal that was presented for the competition (plan-ouch designtävlingen för Deichmanaksen och Munch-området 2009.)(HERREROS ARQUITECTOS/LUND HAGEM ARKITEKTER/ATELIER OSLO/MIR). The picture illustrates a sample of wind flows that would be present in the proposed area.
Wind comfort. The concept of wind comfort or Pedestrian wind comfort includes the description of the wind climate in an area where the focus is directed towards the surroundings. How the wind flows in an urban area is strongly dependent of how the area is designed and how the buildings are placed. In our work, we use computational fluid dynamic models (CFD) combined with comfort criteria in order to present a detailed wind comfort study for the built area. It gives you a possibility to at an early stage of the project get an understanding of the wind conditions which gives support to the planning process in form of the evaluation of alternative designs of the area and placement of wind shelters, trees and other actions of prevention. We are naturally able to present the results by your demands, i.e. per season or specific hours of the day.
The picture shows the variation of the mean wind for a planned neighborhood.
Contact persons regarding City planning at Kjeller Vindteknikk are:
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The Earth Summit 2012 is also known as the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) or Rio+20. In 1992, world leaders met at the Earth Summit 1992 to create a road map for sustainable development – a plan known as Agenda 21.
Twenty years later, these leaders are meeting again to look at the progress we've made, and the challenges we still face. We've succeeded in solving problems such as the hole in the ozone layer, but a myriad of new problems have come up, and we have reached our full capacity. The Earth Summit 2012 is a chance for nations to commit to real changes and to figure out how they're going to do it.
Earth Summit 2012 has two main themes and three objectives.
1. A Green Economy in the Context of Poverty Eradication and Sustainable Development
The recent economic troubles are proof that we need to create a more stable "green economy." A green economy would incorporate social and environmental sustainability along with development by valuing goods and services provided by ecosystems. A green economy does not ignore people who suffer in poverty or assume an infinite supply of natural resources. A green economy will tax pollution instead of labour. It will make it easier and more profitable for businesses and consumers to make "greener" choices. It will also encourage more efficient technologies and infrastructure that will sustain large populations.
2. Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development
"Institutional Framework" refers to the system of global organization for sustainable development. This system includes the UN institutions in charge of developing and monitoring sustainable development programs. Progress on sustainable development has been slow partly because this system isn't working: the international organizations involved do not have the authority or the resources to make real change. For sustainable development to move forward, the system needs to be streamlined and given more resources and authority from participating states.
For more information please visit: United Nations Environment Programme and United Nations Division for Sustainable Development.
1. Securing Political Commitment to Sustainable Development
All the leaders involved in the conference need to make concrete commitments. We need leaders to take responsibility – we want their assurance that they will make every effort to develop sustainably. Canada is a key player in securing international commitment. We are a global leader, and if we make a real commitment, others will follow!
3. Current International Agreements
Several commitments to sustainable development have been made at past UN conferences, including Agenda 21 (1992), the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development (1992) and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation (2002). Before we can move forward, we need to look at how far we've come in honouring these commitments. More information on past conferences and commitments can be found in the Background section of the website.
3. Addressing New and Emerging Challenges
Many of the challenges we face have become more urgent as they occur simultaneously with other problems; we need to address them before they get worse. These challenges include the financial crisis, a growing food security crisis, water scarcity, forced migration and natural disaster preparedness. Canada must take the lead in addressing these challenges, many of which affect countries much poorer than our own.


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The Kenyan coast is a favorite destination to many wishing to just relax and unwind. Normally when at the coast, people just spend time at the beach and engage in various water sports. Now you can spice up your holiday by taking a sightseeing flight on microlights. The microlights rise above 360 feet above the ground and the sight-seeing takes about 30 minutes. The microlights just give the perfect aerial view of the Indian ocean shoreline and other locations at the coast. The scenic beauty from the up there is amazing, and gives one an experience of a lifetime. For more interesting activities in Kenya…visit http://www.junglebeachsafaris.com
aerial view of the Indian ocean shore line
All the pictures are courtesy of Villas Diani http://villasdiani.com/sightseeing-flight-kenya-coast/


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About San Francisco, California
From Silicon Valley to Napa Valley, the San Francisco metropolitan area offers a diverse array of businesses, homes, attractions, and architecture that appeals to everyone from hipsters to families and empty-nesters. This vibrant city is nestled in San Francisco County, and it functions as the commercial and cultural hub of Northern California. Residents here love to get outside and enjoy the ocean, as well as local hiking opportunities, when they're not busy changing the world at their tech startups or running the kitchens of innovative gastropubs.
Beautiful architecture and a diverse housing market provide homeowners with many different fencing options. Most yards in San Francisco aren't exactly sprawling, but a fence can make all the difference when it comes to separating a homeowner's diminutive outdoor plot from a neighbor's and giving the space a feeling of autonomy. Experts recommend that homeowners choose fences that best complement their homes' styles to maximize the potential value, and in San Francisco, home style—and therefore fencing—is critical when it comes to keeping a house competitive on the city's explosive market.
Fencing in Prominent San Francisco Neighborhoods
From Nob Hill's stellar views of San Francisco Bay to the verdant scenery and historic attractions of the Presidio, San Francisco's neighborhoods offer a diverse array of attractions and amenities to suit a vibrant and eclectic population. Some other prominent neighborhoods include:
- Pacific Heights offers a northern shore location with boutique shops, art galleries, and artisanal food stores situated along Union Street and within walking distance of nearby quiet residential streets.
- Treasure Island combines a rich history dating back to 1939 when it was created for the Golden Gate International Exposition, with a bustling urban-winery atmosphere. Housing here includes apartments, townhouses, and rental homes.
- The Fillmore neighborhood centers around the renowned Fillmore Auditorium in addition to boutique shops and funky cafes. Residents of this friendly neighborhood can choose from a variety of apartments and single-family homes.
- The iconic Haight-Ashbury neighborhood is renowned for its hippie history and its Victorian homes.
- Japantown mixes Japanese American culture with a lively jazz scene. Cottage-style, Italianate, and Victorian homes dominate the housing market here.
Local Costs for Fences in San Francisco
Most San Francisco homeowners spend between $2,119 and $4,563 to install a fence. The cost ultimately depends on a variety of factors, including the size of the space, labor costs, and the price of fencing materials. The following table provides a quick look at the average local price compared to the national average:
|National Average
|San Francisco Average
|Repair a Fence
|Install a Fence
San Francisco's prices are well above the national average, which is no surprise considering the city's notoriously high real estate prices. Many homeowners choose wood fences for a classic look, although aluminum is another popular choice that stands up to the salty sea breezes and fog blowing in off the Pacific Ocean.
Necessary Licensing and Qualifications
Homeowners in San Francisco should interview several licensed, insured contractors. The State of California provides a distinct license, called a C-13 license, to its fencing contractors, who are permitted to work on all fencing types except large masonry walls. The California Contractors State License Board doesn't require these professionals to carry general liability insurance, instead allowing them to be "self insured" if they so choose, but it's important to hire a fence installer who does carry a policy. Ask for the name and telephone number of prospective contractors' insurance companies to verify their policies—they're required to provide this information if you ask.


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Knitalong, and photos of my Skull Meathead and Pink Socks 101 are both in the book. For some reason, I thought that I had pre-ordered the book, which came out late last month, when in fact I just added it to my Amazon wish list. I finally realized that I didn't have the book yet when I read Mama Urchin's post about her hat. Anyway, I'm very pleased that my projects made it into the book, especially because so many people participated in the knitalongs! There were so many variations in the hats that put my little pirate flag to shame--my favorite was Adrian's little bird. The skull embellishment was almost an afterthought--it was leftover from a halloween card plan that never quite came together. Anyway, if you haven't seen it yet, check out the Meathead flickr gallery, or the Knitalong site that has galleries of other projects in the book as well.
The book only arrived yesterday, so I haven't read the whole thing, but what I have read is really interesting. It's part pattern book, part KAL instruction manual, part sociology thesis. I want to start the Pinwheel blanket immediately, I think that it might be a good travel project. And I want to knit the Entomology mittens, because who doesn't want bugs on their hands all winter? Now if I could only turn some heels and finish some socks (more on that later), I could in good conscience start another portable project.
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This is easy folks, and I know you all do it. Yeah, it takes some time, but how much more time do you need on facebook when you could be doing something really important. Seriously, it's just like brushing your teeth–recycling materials, redirecting resources, re-purposing your undervalued stuff! Of course, up until this age of abundance, average people were always in this frame of reality.
My Mom was recycling newspapers once a month in the 70's. They stacked up along the garage walls along with magazines (not the Nat Geo however) Then were loaded into the station wagon & taken to a local department store parking lot waiting with a tractor trailer & crew. It's no wonder it made sense to her–she lived through WWII; She took all old clothes to charities, had old furniture picked up by goodwill, composted, and probably more things like that than I know. But it made sense to me too because I can't really comprehend how a landfill works. Can you? There must be a way to recycle something or perhaps we shouldn't be using it. Therein lies the reduce–don't buy it or acquire it unless you really need it. And let's get creative on how we reuse…here are a few more of mine:
-Get familiar with the local thrift shops and what they can use or resell.
-Give old crayons and art supplies to day care centers
-Give wearable clothes to any of the many charity stores
-Give old clothes only worthy of rags to AmVets
-Install rain barrels–not easy for car washing, but great for gardening & washing stuff outside
-See if you have a local bicycle recycle program for the kids bikes
-How about old sneakers–http://www.nikereuseashoe.com/ They have recycled over 25 million Pairs of sneakers of all brands!!
-Donate construction and household building equipment & tools to your local Habitat for Humanity store.
-Give unused office supplies to your favorite non-profit agency
-See if your local Animal shelter will take unused medical supplies–ours took saline solution and heparin shots left over from home care.
— What are your best ideas?
Here's part of our daily simple set-up:
This is a blog post in response to the Castle Ink Paperless Scholarship 2012. http://www.castleink.com


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High School Sports
Football: Spring Valley at Hartsville
Site: Kellytown. Time: 7:30 p.m.
Spring Valley notes: After being blown out in the first three games of the season, the Vikings nearly snapped out of a long losing slump last week against Irmo. Alas, the host Yellow Jackets escaped with a 10-7 victory, dropping the Vikings to 0-4 this season and extending the losing skid to 16 games dating back to 2006.
Hartsville notes: The Red Foxes (3-2) were also done in by a field goal last week when Jordan Butler drilled a 32-yarder as time expired to give unbeaten Myrtle Beach a 30-28 win in the first meeting of the teams since 1967 … It was a classic run vs. pass kind of game. Hartsville had 350 yards rushing, while the Seahawks put up 380 yards passing. Dre Scott had 166 yards on the ground and two on 26 carries and Ronnie Jackson chipped in 135 yards on 17 totes … The Red Foxes double wing attack has produced 1,360 rushing yards to date. Scott has 492 yards and six TDs with Jackson at 397 yards with five scores.
Series history: Friday's game in Darlington County marks the third straight year the teams have clashed. The schools had one hone-away set in the 1970s and one in the 1990s. The series is tied at 3-3. Hartsville was a 34-27 winner a year ago.


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In the twenty-first century, medicine is undergoing a paradigm shift comparable to the advances in infectious disease in the late nineteenth century. Treatment of chronic diseases- diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, dementia and many others- is responsible for 78 percent of total health care costs in the United States, yet we are managing the symptoms of these illnesses instead of identifying and preventing their underlying causes. Functional medicine offers a new frontier for health because it accesses the newest scientific biomedical discoveries to focus on the underlying causes of health problems. This presentation will outline the basic premise of Functional Medicine and will empower you with better questions to ask when you are seeking healthcare.


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Howies' Former Owners Reflect On Their Sale
Howies is the English eco tee-shirt brand that everyone loves. It was a small company, started in Wales seven years ago by a young couple who wanted to produce cool and environmentally friendly sportswear. The Hieatts were ahead of just about everyone when it came to really caring about all aspects of the production of their clothing, use of organic fabrics and social responsibility. Plus they had a sense of humour. They worked their guts out in the beginning; both having full time jobs and children whilst starting the business. Then they sold (out?) to the American clothing giant Timberland in 2006. They continue to have creative control and to run the business; the sale enabled them to increase the capital available to expand it. As Clare Hieatt says "We're good at developing the brand, but hopeless at the finances."
So how do they feel about this change after almost two years. They have opened two stores in England and business is up 20% each year. Having sold for an undisclosed sum of money, it sounds like they are still working hard to keep the company on target. For their latest summer catalogue they sent clothes to friends in warmer climes rather than fly the models there. They are very concerned about the factories where the clothing is made. Their solution was to use the same factories as companies that they trust such as Marks & Spencer.
But the Hieatts seem frustrated that Timberland isn't investing as much money in the business as they would like. "Timberland is having a hard time right now," says David. "My challenge to Timberland has been that if you have bought the car, you have to be prepared to put petrol in it." As David Hieatt says: "the truth is nobody loves Howies like we do." :: The Times


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It was a great virtual conversation yesterday, thanks to everyone who took the time to participate. Here are the things I promised I would follow-up on
1) [this is especially for Helen Barler, our resident Audubon birder]. Here's a clip from the Audubon trilogy of Nick Jordan and Jacob Cartwright, the video artists and film-makers who crafted the Swedenborg documentary we watched earlier in the semester. .Click here to watch the clip from the "Cairo: Breaking up of the Ice."
It wonderfully juxtaposes narrated descriptions from Audubon's travel writings around the 19th century Mississippi with present-day footage of those places. I wrote on this film for the publication that accompanies the work, and I'll see if I can find that essay to attach here, as I talk about its ecological import.
2) Our conversation yesterday talked about how Swedenborg's descriptions of gardens, the "green" typography of garden space in the images that accompany his work, all seem to betray a preference for neoclassical aesthetics (order, symmetry, balance–> humankind's control over nature) — and NOT an embrace of more Romantic wilderness aesthetics (a preference for uninhabited mountain tops and the like). However, as we discussed, there are places in the work that complicates this assumption, or presents a different kind of scenario. A good example is the memorable relation no. 75 in Conjugial Love, which describes a "difficult journey" through a dark forest and a vast desert, in order to reach a distant mountain, upon whose slopes — in tents — live the most ancient humans. It is, I think, one of the closest moments we get in Swedenborg to an image of him "hiking" — "I had to ready myself for this journey," he writes, before he sets of with an angel guide through the forest and desert. Read it in its entirety for full effect…
3) Finally, we had discussed the foundational / formative imagery of the garden of Eden in the Genesis creation story, and at the other end of the biblical text, the visions of Apocalypse in the Book of Revelations. Here's Elaine Pagels talking on NPR about her new book on the Apocalypse, as referenced in our conversation. What we had fun playing around with at the end of our conversation was how Swedenborg's vision of the New Church is completely urban: a holy city, with gates open to all directions. To end up with the center of this vision as an urban space — and not some idyllic wilderness, or pastoral garden — is fascinating to think about from an environmentalist perspective. Here's a great video put together by the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore that documents George Inness's "lost" painting of the New Jerusalem, that depicts this Swedenborgian vision as a city growing out of a green, verdant wilderness. It also offers some great biographical context of this most influential Swedenborgian painter, and talks extensively of the importance of Swedenborgian correspondence theory for Inness's nature aesthetics. Enjoy!


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WELCOME TO Historic Doylestown Cemetery
Historic Doylestown Cemetery is a non-denominational, private, non-profit cemetery offering traditional and natural burial options for loved one's final resting place. Doylestown Cemetery celebrates Bucks County's rich past by offering guided walking tours led by costumed guides from May through November.Read More
Traditional Burials
Marked by a memorial tribute, we offer several choices and locations for both traditional in-ground burials and cremation gravesites.Read More
Memorial Gardens
The beautifully landscaped Memorial Garden is an option for an unmarked natural burial.Read More
Guided Walking Tours
History is Alive at Doylestown Cemetery! Guided Walking Tours are led by costumed guides on 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 10 AM and 4th Sunday at 1 PM. May 12th - Halloween by appointment. Call 215-348-3911. Guided walking tours last approximately 90 minutes - 2 hour. Private tours are available.Read More
Stories from Beneath The Stones Kathleen Landis
Author and Managing Director of Historic Doylestown Cemetery Walking Tours, Kathleen Landis unearths interesting facts and stories on the lives of many people resting in the Historic Doylestown Cemetery. This fascinating book also provides a self-guided walking tour map to follow along. Available for purchase.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER Tour Guides
Tour guides will receive training and provided with information necessary to give informative, well-researched tours. Guides have an option to wear a costume of their choosing depicting a period from 1850 to the present. Tours are given Saturday mornings beginning at 10:00 am and Sundays beginning at 1:00 pm.
Gardeners and Groundskeepers
Conceived as a late-nineteenth-century garden cemetery Doylestown Cemetery originally included flower and rose gardens as well as flowering and ornamental trees and shrubbery. In an effort to restore the grounds to their former glory, the cemetery would welcome experienced and inexperienced gardeners to work with our groundskeepers and arborist to create and maintain the natural beauty of our grounds.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities contact us at 215-348-3911 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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THOMAS O'TOOLE, farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Charlotte; was born in County Wicklow, Ireland, in 1829; his parents, Lawrence and Catherine O'Toole, emigrated to Canada in 1830. He married Sarah McAllister, a native of Ireland; they have had seven children, six of whom are still living -- Margaret, Mary, Lawrence, Thomas, John and James; the other died in infancy. Mr. O'Toole came to Clinton Co. and settled on his present farm in Washington Township, in 1851. His homestead farm contains 280 acres; he also owns a farm of 140 acres in Waterford Township; he is one of the successful farmers of Washington Township; is engaged extensively in stock-raising; makes a specialty of short-horns; has a fine herd of twenty of that excellent breed of cattle.
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GEORGE MAHAN, farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Elvira; owns 567 acres of land; he was born on the 10th of May, 1821, in County Wicklow, Ireland; in 1847, he emigrated to this country and located in Columbiana Co., Ohio, where he remained for two years, when he removed to Clinton Co., Iowa., and located upon the land which he now owns; he has held for several years the offices of Township School Director and Road Supervisor. He married Mary Smith, of Center Township, Iowa, on the 5th of May, 1862, and have five children, one boy and four girls-Roger, Maria, Luella, Minnie and Katie. He and his family are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, of Elvira. When he landed in America, he was a poor man and had nothing; but, by hard work, has a beautiful homestead and a fortune aggregating from $40,000 to $50,000.
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LAWRENCE TIERNEY, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Elvira; owns eighty acres of land; he was born in County Wicklow, Ireland, in 1829; in 1854, he emigrated to the United States and located in Clinton Co. where he has lived since; Aug. 12,1861, he enlisted in Co. A, 8th Iowa V. I.; he served his country faithfully till the 20th of April, 1866, when he was honorably discharged at Selma, Ala.; as a soldier, he did gallant service at the battle of Pittsburg Landing, Jackson, Miss., and the siege of Vicksburg. He is a strong Republican, stands ever ready to do service under the flag of the country of his adoption. He married Bridget Welsh, a native of Dublin, Ireland, in Chicago, July 8,1856; had no children; in 1878, he had the misfortune to lose his wife, and he leads his lonely farmer's life at his old home. He was a very poor man when he came to the United States, but, by care, patience, and industry, he has a comfortable homestead and a fortune of about $5,000
Past and Present in Allamakee County, by Ellery M. Hancock. 2 vols. Chicago: S. J. Clarke Pub. Co., 1913.
One of the most able, active and progressive of
Allamakee county's native sons is George Waters, who now owns and operates a
fine farm of one hundred and forty acres in Post township and who in partnership
with his brother has other extensive holdings in this locality. No one is better
known as a successful breeder and shipper of registered cattle and high-grade
horses and the business affairs which claim his attention are all well managed
and systematically conducted, bringing to him a prosperity which places him
among the men of worth and affluence in this section of the state.
Past and Present in Allamakee County, by Ellery M. Hancock. 2 vols. Chicago: S. J. Clarke Pub. Co., 1913.
A native of Allamakee county, Samuel Waters was
born in Ludlow township on June 27, 1873, and has devoted practically all of his
active life to agricultural pursuits, now owning a valuable farm of one hundred
and twenty acres near Postville. His parents were Samuel and Catherine (Lyons)
Waters, the former a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, where he was born on May
26, 1833, and the latter born not far from Dayton, in Montgomery county, Ohio,
on August 6, 1845. When sixteen years of age the father came with his parents to
the new world, the family making settlement at Pittsburg. Samuel Waters had
already worked in the lead mines of Ireland and took up similar work near
Pittsburg, continuing so until 1852, when he came west to Iowa and purchased
land from the government in Ludlow township. For thirty years he resided
thereon, bringing it to a high state of cultivation, and then made removal to
Clayton county, having put his old homestead into pasture. There he operated a
farm of several hundred acres until 1891, when he returned to the homestead,
where he remained for another seventeen years active in its cultivation, when he
went to Frankville, Winneshiek county, where he now lives retired. The mother
passed away on February 7, 1910. Mr. Waters, Sr., had been previously married to
Miss Anna Overholt, by whom he had four children. Of the second marriage eight
children were born.
History of Counties of Woodbury and Plymouth, Iowa; Will L. Clark, et al.; Chicago: A. Warner & Co., 1890-91
Charles Burns, farmer, P.O. Le Mars, was born in Connarragh, county Wicklow, Ireland, May 29, 1832, a son of Harry and Ann (O'Neal) Burns. His grandfather was Thomas Burns, also of County Wicklow. In 1841 he immigrated with his parents to Canada, shortly after to Ohio, and later to Pennsylvania, where his father died. Of eleven children, Charles was the eldest. He received a very limited education, never attending school in this country. He has been engaged quite extensively in railroad building; helped lay the tracks from Pittsburgh to Steubenville; was section foreman for two years, and traveled as such, south, building levees and ditching. He was afterward employed as a farm laborer in Illinois. In 1867 he took up a homestead in section thirty-two, America township, where he now lives. He has added 100 acres to his domain and follows general farming. Mr. Burns was married in 1865 to Ann Toole, a native of the same place as himself. Their first born child, Maggie, died at the age of twenty-one, and the fifth, Mary, when two years old; the living are William, Lizzie, James, Charles and Mary. Mr. Burns is a member of St. James Roman Catholic church, Le Mars, and has always been a democrat.
History of Tama County, Iowa; Springfield, Ill.: Union Pub. Co., 1883.
John F. Redmond was born in Wicklow county, Ireland, November 29, 1834. He came to America in 1857 and first located in Ulster county, New York, but soon after came to Ogle county, Ill., and resided there until 1865, when he came west to Benton county, Iowa, where he settled on a farm two miles west of Dysart. In 1878, he came to Clark township where he now owns a fine farm of 160 acres adjoining the village of Dysart. In 1870 he was married to Miss Catherine Skiffington, a native of Ireland. Their children are John P. and Joanna E.
Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold and Union Counties...Chicago: Lewis Pub. Co., 1887.
Rev. S. Smith, farmer, section 2, Monroe Township, was born November 10, 1816, in County Wicklow, Delganey, Parish of Shehana, Ireland, son of William and Henrietta (Sergent) Smith, who were the parents of eight children. When he was three years of age his father came to Canada, and died two years later. Mr. Smith was then taken to Franklin county, New York, where his early life was spent at farm labor. Two years of this time he was in a grog shop, poisoning and dealing out liquor by the glass. He obtained his education by hard study at home, at night by the light of the fire, attending school only three months in his life. He was married December 20, 1838, to Miss Mary Lampher, born in St. Lawrence County, New York, who died in 1873. He united with the Methodist Episcopal church in 1836, and afterward united with the Methodist Protestant church. He was licensed to preach in 1841, and in 1844 he removed to Ohio where he preached the gospel as a circuit rider. In 1849 he removed to Sangamon County, Illinois, where he resided seven years, engaged in the cause of his Master , traveling over the northern part of the State. In 1857 he came to Buchanan County, Iowa, where he did much hard work in the cause of Christianity. In 1876 he came to Ringgold County, and settled in Monroe Township, where he has since resided. He has a farm of eighty acres in a good state of cultivation and well improved, a comfortable house, an orchard of 120 trees, native stock, and everything about the premises looks cozy and home-like. In November, 1875, he was married to Mrs. Sarah Nelson, a lady of more than ordinary intelligence, who was a widow with five children- Charles W., Clara, Effie, Nettie, and Katie. Mr. Smith has preached the gospel about thirty years, and has been able to do a great deal of work in his Master's cause. His specialty is "the defense of truth against false doctrines." He has always taken an active interest in anything pertaining to the cause of religion and education, and is a zealous worker in the cause of temperance. His theological studying was done mainly on horseback.
Portrait and Biographical Album, Henry County, Iowa; Acme Publishing Company, Chicago, 1888, p. 524
Thomas Jones, a retired railroad man,
and a resident of Mt. Pleasant since 1862, was born in County Wicklow, near
Dublin, Ireland, Feb. 15, 1833, and is the son of James and Mary (Keough) Jones.
He emigrated from Ireland to America in 1851, and located in New Jersey, where
he served his time at the millwright trade. In 1856 he came to Iowa, and engaged
in railroad work with the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company. He
was employed in bridge-building from Burlington to what is now known as
Gladstone, Ill. He worked at first as an employe, but soon began taking
contracts and continued in that way, sometimes working for wages, and sometimes
on contract, till 1886, when he retired from active duty. His connection with
the company continued without interruption for a period of thirty-one years.
During all these years he never had an accident resulting from his work, and
proved himself a capable and faithful man in whatever duty he undertook. He has
probably built more bridges than any other man in the company's employ, and it
is only fair to Mr. Jones to say that this assertion is not based on any
information given by him.


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We book the front window table farthest from the door (south end) The geckos live in the wall there. Just love the way they lick their lips after eating a moth!
thats probably true. But its still what ends up on your own plate which defines how you rate the restaurant. I've never recommended a place because the bloke on the next tables fish stew looked good.


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London: British Museum
The day after the art-filled visit with Natalie, and feeling a bit more confident with the transit system, my husband and I ventured out on our own on the double-decker bus. We sat up on top, front row and enjoyed the street scenes and variety of architecture. We had a map book and tried to follow the route, something that I like doing in new places, perhaps it gives me a sense of grounding and direction.
So we found our way to the British Museum. What a huge and impressive piece of classical architecture with its Greek columns and immense courtyard full of crowds of mostly students. Inside the glass-covered inner Great Court was a wonderful and bright and airy space.
We knew that it would be impossible to see everything so we tried to choose areas that were less known to us. The first thing we came upon with a bit of a feeling of surprise was the Rosetta Stone (above left). Covered in reflective glass and surrounded by masses of people all trying to take photos, it was hard to get a good image. (Here's a reasonably good one).
Nearby was the Egyptian hall with its immense pillars and sculptures, like the one above right, some with hieroglyphics. Beyond were the Assyrian friezes or stone panels that I loved the most of what we did see, some favourites are shown in the photos below.
We visited the North-American native room and the Mexican one (with a photo below), rather small collections in comparison. We really enjoyed the Armenian, early-Turkish and Mesopotamian collections. Much as we wanted to see more of other cultures, by then we were tired and dazed and found ourselves just walking more quickly through some rooms, just skimming immense collections of precious objects in glass cases on our way to the exit.
Unfortunately, the card in our camera was full too quickly and I was very upset not to get more photos! We'd forgotten to erase photos from back home, plus new ones from our first three days. A lesson learned – we downloaded them at the end of each day after that, as well as recharging the batteries. I had hoped to get back to the Museum again but we ran out of time and energy. Another year hopefully.
What is it about museums of civilization, history, archaeology and antiquities that interest me almost more than art museums? Really, what we saw was art, VERY old art. Archaeology and art are very close, I think, and therein lie my passions.
Entry to the British Museum is free, except for the temporary traveling exhibitions and that to me is a model I wish we had in Canada. Of course, the museum has an immense collection that's been donated by wealthy collectors since the mid 18th century, often from the spoils of war and empire building, something that kept niggling at the back of my mind even as I admired all of it.
By the way, I recently learned that the Royal BC Museum in Victoria is presenting the North American premiere of Treasures: The World's Cultures from the British Museum, May 1st until September 30th. How cool is that?!
June 5, 2009 in Rock Art & Archaeology, Travel by Marja-Leena


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A little boy, at a wedding looks at his mom and says, "Mommy, why does the girl wear white?"
His mom replies, "The bride is in white because she's happy and this is the happiest day of her life."
The boy thinks about this, and then says, "Well then, why is the boy wearing black?"
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An organization that makes men fear marriage
The British had an organization that Americans are now considering adopting.
It seems that in England, they had a men's club, Bachelors' Anonymous. It was highly successful in making men fear or even hate marriage.
The club provided a unique way to treat the problem of bachelors wanting to marry. They send over a mother-in-law in nightgown, hair curlers, and a mud pack.
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A sudden change of mind
My Dearest Susan,
Sweetie of my heart. I've been so desolate ever since I broke off our engagement. Simply devastated. Won't you please consider coming back to me? You hold a place in my heart no other woman can fill. I can never marry another woman quite like you. I need you so much. Won't you forgive me and let us make a new beginning? I love you so.
Yours always and truly,
P.S. Congratulations on you winning the state lottery.
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Kids at the Wedding
At a friend's wedding, everything went smoothly until it was time for the flower girl and her young escort to come down the aisle.
The boy stopped at every pew, growling at the guests. When asked afterward why he behaved so badly, he explained, "I was just trying to be a good ring bear."
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Wedding preparation guidelines
It is the responsibility of the bride's family to announce the wedding in the local newspaper. The announcement should include: A photograph of the bride (A high school yearbook picture is acceptable); Name of the groom, education completed by both bride and groom (do not include elementary school, unless that was the terminal degree.); current employment and planned residence after the ceremony (If living with the bride's parents, it is not necessary to specify where in the house you will reside).
Since you are having a planned wedding and you are expecting a lot of free stuff, you must send out invitations! They do not have to be lengthy. Something like "You are invited to watch John Smith and Jennifer Johnson make it legal on March 14, 2000." will suffice nicely. If you don't want to be so formal, you can always run down to the local bar and yell "If you aint doing nothin' on the 14th of March, why don't you stop by my house for a cold one about 2 o'clock. Me and Jennifer's having some friends over to watch the ball game and witness our weddin'."
Proper attire:
For the bride, the key words are "be conservative." No matter how good it may look, refrain from wedding outfits made with spandex or adorned with fringe. Excessive slits and dips also are frowned upon. This is not the occasion to show the world how big "they" are.
For the groom, a rented tuxedo is haute courture, but if it means the difference between going on a honeymoon and staying home, concider some alternatives. For example, a leisure suit with a cummerbund and a clean work shirt can create a natty appearence. And though possibly uncomfortable, say yes to socks and shoes for this special occasion.
The ceremony:
No matter how urgent the event, loaded weapons have no place at the alter. At the point in the ceremony that says, "If anybody has any reason why these two should no be joined in holy matrimony..." tell the preacher not to pause too long, old flames sometimes die hard and talk too much.
Remember to reserve the UAW hall far in advance, and avoid Saturdays, since that's bingo night. It is perfectly acceptable to ask guests to wipe their feet before entering the hall. After all the cleaning deposit can be the difference between an oil change and a full tune-up for the car.
When dancing never remove undergarments, no matter how hot it is!
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Q: Is it all right to bring a date to the wedding?
A: Not if you are the groom.
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Q: How many showers is the bride supposed to have?
A: At least one within a week of the wedding.
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Q: What music is recommended for the wedding ceremony?
A: Anything except "Tied to the Whipping Post".
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A man is almost about to die
As he lay on his deathbed, the man confided to his wife, "I cannot die without telling you the truth. I cheated on you throughout our whole marriage. All those nights when I told you I was working late, I was with other women. And not just one woman either, but I've slept with dozens of them."
His wife looked at him calmly and said, "Why do you think I gave you the poison?"
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It's for my mother-in-law," explained the mourner at the funeral procession. Tightening the leash, he gestured down at the dog and said, "My Doberman here killed her."
"Gee...That's terrible," commiserated the spectator. "But... Hmmmm... Is there anyway you might lend me your dog for a day or so?"
The bereaved son-in-law pointed his thumb over his shoulder and answered, "Get in line."
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My daughter is your reward
Once there was a millionaire, who collected live alligators. He kept them in the pool in back of his mansion. The millionaire also had a beautiful daughter who was single. One day he decides to throw a huge party, and during the party he announces, "My dear guests . . . I have a proposition to every man here. I will give one million dollars or my daughter to the man who can swim across this pool full of alligators and emerge alive!"
As soon as he finished his last word, there was the sound of a large splash!! There was one guy in the pool swimming with all he could and screaming out of fear. The crowd cheered him on as he kept stroking as though he was running for his life. Finally, he made it to the other side with only a torn shirt and some minor injuries. The millionaire was impressed.
He said, "My boy that was incredible! Fantastic! I didn't think it could be done! Well I must keep my end of the bargain. Do you want my daughter or the one million dollars?"
The guy says, "Listen, I don't want your money, nor do I want your daughter! I want the person who pushed me in that water!"
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Top ten things not to say on your Anniversary
10. I stopped caring about anniversaries when you stopped caring about cooking.
9. Today is our what?
8. Okay, let's celebrate, but do we have to celebrate together?
7. I thought we only celebrated important events?
6. You can celebrate anniversaries with your next husband.
5. You don't like what I pick out, so I thought why bother.
4. I got you a present worth a dollar for every time you were nice to me this year. Here's a $5 gift certificate for McDonald's.
3. If you want me to pretend like I care about our anniversary, I will.
2. You want to go out to dinner? Okay, okay, I'll take you to Pizza Hut if it'll shut ya up.
1. I thought you only had to celebrate anniversaries while you were still in love.
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Be afraid if you annoy this husband
A man and woman where on their honeymoon after a long and very happy courtship. On their honeymoon, they decide to take their horses through the beautiful mountain passes of Europe. As the horses were crossing a small stream, the woman's horse mis-steps and jostles the man's wife. Once across the stream, the man dismounts, walks over to the horse, and stares into its eyes. Finally, he states, "That's one." The man remounts his horse and they continue their ride.
A bit further down the path, the woman's horse stumbles when stepping over a fallen tree. The man dismounts, stares the horse in the eyes, and boldly states, "That's two!" He returns to his saddle and they move on.
As the afternoon sun began to set, the woman's horse once again lost its footing on a mossy slope. The man dismounts, moves to the woman's horse, and helps his wife out of the saddle the man. Moving to the front of the horse he stares it in the eyes and firmly says, "That's three," removes a pistol from his vest, and shots the horse dead.
The woman, quite upset at seeing the beautiful horse killed, says to her husband, "That's terrible, why would you do such a thing!"
The man stares at his wife and firmly says, "That's one!"
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In October 1993, in Iran, where celebratory gunfire is traditional at weddings, a guest named Rasool lost control of his automatic weapon at a wedding in the Lorestan province, accidentally killing six people and wounding fourteen of them.
I think I'll stick to the tradition of throwing rice--it seems much less dangerous.
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The newlywed wife said to her husband when he returned from work, "I have great news for you. Pretty soon, we're going to be three in this house instead of two."
Her husband ran to her with a smile on his face and delight in his eyes.
He was glowing of happiness and kissing his wife when she said, "I'm glad that you feel this way since tomorrow morning, my mother moves in with us."
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Jill tells her husband, "Jack, that young couple that just moved in next door seem such a loving twosome. Every morning, when he leaves the house, he kisses her goodbye, and every evening when he comes homes, he brings her a dozen roses.
Now, why can't you do that?"
"Gosh," Jack says, "why I hardly know the girl."
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Problems from the start
John got off the elevator on the 50th floor and nervously knocked on his blind date's door. She opened it and was as beautiful and charming as everyone had said.
"I'll be ready in a few minutes," she said. "Why don't you play with Spot, my dog, while you're waiting?" He does wonderful tricks. He rolls over, shakes hands, sits up and if you make a hoop with your arms, he'll jump through."
The dog followed John onto the balcony and started rolling over. John made a hoop with his arms and Spot jumped through--over the balcony railing. Just then John's date walked out.
"Isn't Spot the cutest, happiest dog you've ever seen?"
"To tell the the truth, " he replied, "Spot seemed a little depressed to me!"
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A young couple were on their honeymoon. The husband was sitting in the bathroom on the edge of the bathtub saying to himself, "Now how can I tell my wife that I've got really smelly feet and that my socks absolutely stink? I've managed to keep it from her while we were dating, but she's bound to find out sooner or later that my feet stink. Now how do I tell her?"
Meanwhile, the wife was sitting in the bed saying to herself, "Now how do I tell my husband that I've got really bad breath? I've been very lucky to keep it from him while we were courting, but as soon as he's lived with me for a week, he's bound to find out. Now how do I tell him gently?"
The husband finally plucks up enough courage to tell his wife and so he walks into the bedroom. He walks over to the bed, climbs over to his wife, puts his arm around her neck, moves his face very close to hers and says, "Darling, I've a confession to make."
And she says, "So have I, love."
To which he replies, "Don't tell me, you've eaten my socks."
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Whatsamatta University's Seminars For Men Fall Catalogue
Once again, the female staff at Whatsamatta University will be offering courses for men of all marital status in an attempt to help males and females understand each other better. Attendance in at least 10 of the following is required.
1. Combatting Stupidity
2. You Too Can Do Housework
3. Resistance to Beer
4. How To Properly Fill An Ice Tray
5. We Do Not Want Sleazy Underwear For Christmas (Give Us Credit Cards)
6. Understanding The Female Response To Coming Home Drunk At 4:00am
7. Wonderful Laundry Techniques (also called "Don't Wash My Silks")
9. Get A Life - Learn To Cook
10. How Not To Act Like An Idiot When You Are Obviously Wrong
11. Spelling - Even You Can Get It Right
12. Understanding Your Financial Incompetence
13. You, The Weaker Sex
14. Reasons To Give Flowers
15. Garbage - Getting It To The Curb
16. You Cannot Always Wear Whatever You Please
17. How To Put Down A Toilet Seat
18. Give Me A Break - Why We Know Your Excuses Are Lies
19. How To Go Shopping With Your Mate Without Getting Lost
20. The Remote Control - Overcoming Your Dependency
21. Helpful Posture Hints For Couch Potatoes
22. Mother-in-Laws Are People Too
23. The Weekend And Sports Are Not Synonymous
24. How Not To Act Younger Than Your Children
25. You Too Can Be A Designated Driver
26. Male Bonding: Leave Your Friends At Home
27. Attainable Goal - Omitting Foul Expletives From Vocabulary
28. You Don't Really Need That Porsche
Whatsamatta University's Seminars For Women Fall Catalogue
Once again, the male staff at Whatsamatta University will be offering courses for women of all marital status in an attempt to help males and females understand each other better. Attendance in at least 10 of the following is required.
1. Combatting The Impulse To Nag
2. You Can Change The Oil Too
4. How To Properly Fill A Beer Mug
5. We Do Not Want Ties For Christmas
6. Understanding The Female Causes Of Male Drunkenness
7. How To Do All Your Laundry In One Load And Have More Time To Watch Football
8. Parenting - Your Husband Gave You Children So You Could Have Someone Other Than Him To Boss Around
9. How To Encourage Your Husband To Cook More And Be Able To Stomach His Slop
10. How Not To Sob Like A Sponge When Your Husband Is Right
11. Get A Life - Learn To Kill Spiders Yourself
12. Balancing A Checkbook - Even You Can Get It Right
13. Comprehending Credit Card Spending Limits And Financial Responsibility
14. You, The Whining Sex
15. Shopping - Doing It In Less Than 16 Hours
16. If You Want To Know How That Looks On You, Ask Your Mother
17. How To Close The Garage Door
18. If You Don't Want An Excuse, Don't Demand An Explanation
19. How To Go Fishing With Your Mate And Not Catch Pneumonia
20. Living Without Power Windows - How To Turn A Crank
21. Romanticism - The Whole Point Of Caviar, Candles, And Conversation
22. How To Retain Your Composure While Your Husband Is Relaxing By Himself
23. Why You Don't Need To Invite Your Mother Over Every Weekend
24. Payday And Shopping Are Not Synonymous
25. How To Act Younger Than Your Mother
26. You Too Can Carry A Backpack
27. Female Friendship - Why Your Best Friends Are Not The Women Who Complain About You The Most
28. Learning To Appreciate The Beer Belly And Lard Butt Morphologies Of Men
29. Attainable Goal - Catching A Ball Before It Stops Moving
30. How To Close The Top On The Toothpaste
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The guide to wife translations
The wife says: You want
The wife means: You want
The wife says: We need
The wife means: I want
The wife says: It's your decision
The wife means: The correct decision should be obvious
The wife says: Do what you want
The wife means: You'll pay for this later
The wife says: We need to talk
The wife means: I need to complain
The wife says: Sure... go ahead
The wife means: I don't want you to
The wife says: I'n not upset
The wife means: Of course I'm upset you moron
The wife says: You're ... so manly
The wife means: You need a shave and sweat a lot
The wife says: Be romantic, turn out the lights
The wife means: I have flabby thighs.
The wife says: This kitchen is so inconvenient
The wife means: I want a new house.
The wife says: I want new curtains.
The wife means: Also carpeting, furniture, and wallpaper!
The wife says: I need wedding shoes.
The wife means: The other forty pairs are the wrong shade of white.
The wife says: Hang the picture there
The wife means: No, I mean hang it there!
The wife says: I heard a noise
The wife means: I noticed you were almost asleep.
The wife says: Do you love me?
The wife means: I'm going to ask for something expensive.
The wife says: How much do you love me?
The wife means: I did something today you're not going to like.
The wife says: I'll be ready in a minute.
The wife means: Kick off your shoes and take an hour nap.
The wife says: Am I fat?
The wife means: Tell me I'm beautiful.
The wife says: You have to learn to communicate.
The wife means: Just agree with me.
The wife says: Are you listening to me?
The wife means: [Too late, your doomed.]
The wife says: Yes
The wife means: No
The wife says: No
The wife means: No
The wife says: Maybe
The wife means: No
The wife says: I'm sorry
The wife means: You'll be sorry
The wife says: Do you like this recipe?
The wife means: You better get used to it
The wife says: All we're going to buy is a soap dish
The wife means: I'm coming back with enough to fill this place.
The wife says: Was that the baby?
The wife means: Get out of bed and walk him
The wife says: I'm not yelling!
The wife means: Yes I am! I think this is important!
In answer to the question "What's wrong?"
The wife says: The same old thing.
The wife means: Nothing.
The wife says: Nothing.
The wife means: Everything.
The wife says: Nothing, really.
The wife means: It's just that you're an idiot.
The wife says: I don't want to talk about it.
The wife means: I'm still building up steam.
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ARTIST John Lockwood is trying to raise cash for charity by selling pictures of a Huddersfield beauty spot.
Mr Lockwood, of Halifax, is selling 500 limited edition prints of his painting of Castle Hill.
Half the proceeds will go to the West Yorkshire Forget-Me- Not Trust, the charity supported by this year's Kirklees Mayor, Clr Barbara Allonby.
It was set up in 1998 by Ainley Top mother Linda Senior, who realised there was a need for a children's hospice in Kirklees and Calderdale.
So far, £250,000 has been raised.
To promote his efforts, Mr Lockwood has given one of the prints to Hubert Lockwood dry cleaners, of New North Road in Huddersfield.
But he is no relation.
The firm also has stores in Elland and Cleckheaton.
The picture was a gift for the firm's golden jubilee - appropriate since Mr Lockwood is nicknamed Golden Brush.
He is hoping the picture will drum up sales if it is on display.
Anyone interested in buying a print should call him on 01484 718387, 07761261693, email email@example.com or Edward's Cafe, Market Avenue, Huddersfield.


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Firefighters Hoping for a Strong Rainy Season as Fires Blaze Across the StateMay 16th, 2017 by Jake Stofan
Tuesday began with 134 actively burning wildfires in the state.
The fires have scorched 170,000 acres of land in the State since the beginning of the year and firefighters are hoping the rapidly approaching rainy season will bring relief.
Florida's peninsula has received less than half of its annual average rainfall this year.
The dry spell has manifested itself in the massive, billowing West Mims fire.
The fire has consumed more than 150,000 acres in Florida and Georgia since it began in early April.
Embattled firefighters are hoping the state's rainy season, which usually begins in late May offers relief.
"The National Interagency of Fire Standards shows elevated fire conditions for us all the way to August which is not the norm in Florida," said Jim Karles, Director of Florida Forrest Service.
If rains don't materialize, or are less than the normal seasonal rainfall of 18 to 20 inches, the fire danger could increase.
"What you need really is widespread areas where you get multiple inches of rain," said Parks Camp with the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service says even if the wet season does bring showers, the worst could still be yet to come.
"Problems we have with especially the beginning of the rainy season is with the thunderstorms as you get lightening," said Camp.
That prospect has firefighters worried.
"A thunderstorm is isolated and the winds that it blows and where it's not raining, it's causing severe fire conditions," said Karels.
For any major relief, the National Weather Service says it will take multiple heavy sustained rains across the state.
"Weak tropical storm or tropical depression or something like that, that produces a lot of rain across the area that can change things tremendously. It can help," said Camp.
The National Weather Service will be coming out with it's 2017 hurricane forecast in the next few weeks, but the number is only an estimate of how many storms will form, and not how many will actually make landfall.
Preliminary predictions from The Weather Company suggest 2017 will be a nearly average year with an estimated 12 named storms.
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The House Ways and Means Committee today approved, by a party-line vote of 24 to 16, H.R. 1, the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act," and ordered the bill to be reported.
The committee's bill reflects two amendments to the initial Chairman's "mark" that were approved by party-line votes: an amendment offered by Chairman Brady the evening of November 6 (read TaxNewsFlash), and a "manager's amendment" that was voted on shortly before the conclusion of the markup (read TaxNewsFlash). Very generally, some of the amendments to the mark include:
KPMG will be issuing a report soon with initial observations and analysis on H.R. 1, as approved by Ways and Means.
On November 2, Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) released H.R. 1, the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act," as well as a section-by-section summary (summary) of the proposed tax reform legislation.
On November 3, Brady released amended legislative text of H.R. 1, which revised the text released on November 2, and constituted the so-called "Chairman's mark." The Chairman's mark served as the starting point for consideration of the legislation by the Ways and Means Committee.
On November 6, Chairman Brady offered an amendment in the nature of a substitute, which was approved by the committee by a party-line vote.
On November 9, Chairman Brady offered a "manager's amendment," which was approved by the committee on a party-line vote shortly before the committee voted to approve H.R.1, as amended, and report it to the House floor.
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Now that the Ways and Means Committee has approved the bill and ordered it to be reported, the bill proceeds to the House Rules Committee. The Rules Committee determines the rules for considering bills on the House floor, including the time allocated for debate. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has announced that the full House would vote on the tax bill next week.
As for the Senate, Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) released his mark this evening. His mark differs from the Ways and Means bill in significant respects. KPMG will be releasing a separate report with preliminary analysis and observations on Chairman Hatch's mark shortly, including observations regarding how it differs from the Ways and Means bill.
Finance Committee action is expected to begin next week. During the Finance Committee's markup, it is possible (if not likely) that amendments might be made. After the Senate Finance Committee finishes its markup, it would vote on its bill and, if approved, order the bill to be reported. During consideration by the full Senate, it is possible (if not likely) that amendments would be adopted on the Senate floor. It is not yet certain when Senate floor action would commence or when a vote on final passage would take place. The Senate bill potentially could be very different from the House bill.
For tax reform to become law, the House and the Senate ultimately would have to pass identical legislation and send it to the president. There are different mechanisms by which this could be accomplished. It is possible that a conference committee might be convened to work out the differences between the two bills (as was done in the 1986 Act). However, other approaches might be employed. For example, House and Senate policymakers might negotiate behind the scenes before final Senate passage in an effort to produce a final amendment that would result in a bill that could pass the Senate and then pass the House. Regardless of the mechanism used, finalizing a bill that could pass both the House and the Senate could be challenging. The often-stated goal of Republican congressional leadership is to pass a bill and send it the president for his signature prior to the end of 2017. The aggressive schedule outlined by House and Senate leaders is aimed at meeting this deadline. Significant hiccups at any of the many junctures along the path to enactment could derail this tight timeline and push the process over into 2018 or lead to the demise of the bill.
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Hammer Toe Relief With No Surgery
By: kellyenappo
Tags: Hammer Toes
Category: Hammer Toes
Hammertoe is the general term used to describe an abnormal contraction or "buckling" of the toe because of a partial or complete dislocation of one of the joints of the toe or the joint where the toe joins with the rest of the foot. As the toe becomes deformed, it rubs against the shoe and the irritation causes the body to build up more and thicker skin to help protect the area. The common name for the thicker skin is a corn.
Most hammertoes are caused by wearing ill-fitting, tight or high-heeled shoes over a long period of time. Shoes that don?t fit well can crowd the toes, putting pressure on the middle toes and causing them to curl downward. Other causes include genes. Some people are born with hammertoe, bunions. These knobby bumps sometimes develop at the side of the big toe. This can make the big toe bend toward the other toes. The big toe can then overlap and crowd the smaller toes. Arthritis in a toe joint can lead to hammertoe.
The most obvious symptom of hammertoe is the bent, hammer-like or claw-like appearance of one or more of your toes. Typically, the proximal joint of a toe will be bending upward and the distal joint will be bending downward. In some cases, both joints may bend downward, causing the toes to curl under the foot. In the variation of mallet toe, only the distal joint bends downward. Other symptoms may include Pain and stiffness during movement of the toe, Painful corns on the tops of the toe or toes from rubbing against the top of the shoe's toe box, Painful calluses on the bottoms of the toe or toes, Pain on the bottom of the ball of the foot, Redness and swelling at the joints. If you have any of these symptoms, especially the hammer shape, pain or stiffness in a toe or toes, you should consider consulting your physician. Even if you're not significantly bothered by some of these symptoms, the severity of a hammertoe can become worse over time and should be treated as soon as possible. Up to a point hammertoes can be treated without surgery and should be taken care of before they pass that point. After that, surgery may be the only solution.
Your doctor is very likely to be able to diagnose your hammertoe simply by examining your foot. Even before that, he or she will probably ask about your family and personal medical history and evaluate your gait as you walk and the types of shoes you wear. You'll be asked about your symptoms, when they started and when they occur. You may also be asked to flex your toe so that your doctor can get an idea of your range of motion. He or she may order x-rays in order to better define your deformity.
Non Surgical Treatment
Prescription strength medicines to decrease pain and inflammation. Physical Therapy. To strengthen poorly functioning muscles and stretch tight muscles that may be exacerbating the toes. Special ultrasound techniques may reduce inflammation. Custom Foot Orthotics. An orthotic with an exact mold of your foot to better align and support the foot to ease current discomfort and prevent future progression. Toe Splints or Pads. Specific pads may prevent pressure and physical irritation in shoes. Toe splints and toe spacers physically realign the toes and can lessen pain and halt or stall hammer toe progression. Cortisone injections are strong anti-inflammatory agents to decrease pain, and swelling directly at the toe region. Injections only treat the symptoms, and in some cases used in caution (and sparingly) they can weaken supporting ligaments of the toe(s).
Surgical Treatment
If this fails or if treatment is not sought until the toes are permanently misaligned, then surgery may be required. Surgery may involve either cutting the tendon or fusing the joint. Congenital conditions should be treated in early childhood with manipulations and splinting.