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"What herbal remedy will help reduce my renal cyst? It is 7mm but I am having flank pain. Now I only urinate 2-3 times all day even if I drank every hour. What should I do? My creative was 7.0. Can it be diminished?" This is asked by an Indian patients. For his illness conditions, how to treat him?
What is PKD?
PKD which is the short name of Polycystic Kidney Disease means there are so many cysts developing in the kidney. In this medical case, the renal function will become lower and lower. So, the poisons which should be ejected by the kidney will be retained in the body. Later, patients will have lots of discomforts such as weakness, back pain, blood in urine, etc. According to these sufferings, patients are pressed for a valid therapy.
Why PKD patients hope to accept a herbal treatment?
The cysts can be removed through a operation, but it can not prevent the cysts from growing.
Dialysis is used to eliminate the evil matters from body. As a result, the symptoms will be remitted. Besides, it leads to poor appetite, less urine volumes, itching skin and others. What's more, patients must be on dialysis cyclically to stay alive.
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On the regulatory climate in Nevada
I think the gaming commission in the state of Nevada in the future should be more demanding, more restrictive. There was a licensing application from the Dubai World last week, two weeks ago, of course they were suitable in terms of their character, backgrounds … there was no demand of proof of liquidity. Why not? Why not? Is that not part of suitability? Is not the ratio of debt to equity, the financial viability of companies …
I remember when I sold Mirage to Kirk. I asked him when we were alone, how is he going to pay for it? How is he going to do it if they were half our size, meaning MGM. He said, 'Stevie, I'll put up a billion of my own money. The minute he said that, and he was true to his word, incidentally, he ended up backstopping in equity and a debt deal to make that deal happen. He put his net worth on the line and made sure that the money went into the company.
A big chunk of it was his own and he bought some bonds and he flipped them for profit later but the money went into the company. And that's why, and MGM Mirage after the merger was well positioned economically in terms of its financial capital structure, which is why it could absorb the hit from 9/11. But then we went on to borrow more money and do other things, all of us, and all I'm saying is that in a regulated business and in a state where the economy depends on one industry and so much of the employment of this state is in the hands of so few, I think the state of Nevada should be very preemptive and demanding about the balance sheets of licensees and those balance sheets should be measured in terms of their ability to withstand the maturity of their debt in a bad time, their ability to complete projects financially before they start them, not after.
And it's been the process here to license these projects after they were finished, when, if something was wrong, it was too late to turn them down and the people were hired. They have these licensing hearings of five weeks before the place is open and then the gaming commission is put in a ridiculous position of saying, 'well, we won't license you and that means all of the jobs are out the window, so it's impossible politically or economically to do a thing like that so I'm thinking that this is a good time for Nevada, as a regulated industry state, to revisit this issue and put some stiffeners in the requirements for how you run your business around here.
On Phil Ruffin's purchase of Treasure Island
He called the other day and I returned his call and I said, 'what is it did you miss the neighborhood?' and he said 'yes.' He said 'the money -- I didn't know what to do with the cash,' he said 'don't you think I made a good deal? 'I said good deal for you, good deal for MGM now the Treasure Island have got a da-da. Treasure Island had good management Mikulich, the kid who runs it, he worked for me as a slot guy downtown, I've known Tom for a long time and he is a cool guy and he has a good organization, so Phil is stepping into a well-managed business.
Now, the employees from Mr. Mikulich on down -- everybody is safe at Treasure Island when Phil takes over because he's got $500 million in equity and $250 million in debt. That place will be well cared for, nobody is going to get laid off. He knows exactly the financial structure of this transaction is over the moon strong -- stronger than it had to be. You know three-to-one equity to debt.
I mean it's enormous and so that means everybody is safe and they've got the money to compete, to get clever to try and steal business from the other guys and that is how Las Vegas got good in the first place. So it's great to have Phil back, he was a fun neighbor. You know, when he told me once how much he was going to get for that property I said 'you'll never get that much for the Frontier.'
If you get that much for the Frontier I'll kiss your butt in front of Caesars Palace. He got it and he was kind enough to relieve me of keeping my word. But that sucker got that astronomical galactic price. Unbelievable for him a transaction … (Robin Leach: He got the T.I. for free) … with change. He's got money to subsidize T.I. for the rest of his life. He's a cool guy and a canny guy, you know, a cunning fellow. So it would be great to have him as a neighbor.
I'm really in favor of the "unbundling" of Las Vegas. Las Vegas got great because there are different groups that owned the hotels and they were competing with one another. They were friends, but they competed, but they were buddies. They use to gamble at each other's joints at night and lose their money. They were all buddies. I loved it back then. I was never in favor of this consolidation move. I always thought it was a bad thing for town. I think it will be better for MGM to be a little leaner. The guys, they're smart guys over there, they'll do a better job of running the business when they're not as spread out. Concentrate their talent on fewer properties, they'll be more potent and I feel the same way about Harrah's, too. I think that the "unbundling" of Las Vegas will be a good thing and I think the gaming commission ought to take note of that.
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WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuter) - U.S. businesses alarmed by a proliferation of trade sanctions by federal, state and local governments are pushing for legislation to make it harder to use commerce as a weapon in international disagreements. Sen. Richard Luger, an Indiana Republican, and Rep. Lee Hamilton, an Indiana Democrat, plan to introduce a bill next month designed to slow down the trend toward unilateral trade sanctions or at least force lawmakers to think twice before imposing them.
The proposed legislation is still being written, but a business coalition that has been lobbying for action said it would likely require an analysis on the economic costs of proposed trade sanctions and that any sanctions expire after two years. It also would require a presidential report on whether proposed sanctions would achieve results.
USA Engage and its 632 business and organization members argue that unilateral trade sanctions, such as a U.S. ban on nuclear power plant sales to China, rarely work and often backfire on American interests. "Most of these unilateral sanctions are a very definite form of isolation,'' said Frank Kittredge, president of the National Foreign Trade Council, which was instrumental in organizing USA Engage. "They isolate the United States and they isolate the country from all the things that we believe may change a country's behavior.''
The group argues that a ban on nuclear power sales to China has cost Westinghouse Electric Corp a multibillion contract that supported thousands of jobs and has done nothing to stop China's power program. The group also argues that the United States lost valuable information about China's nuclear power program because contracts went to competitors in France and Japan.
"In this globalized economy, the fact that the United States won't participate in a market, doesn't mean the activity isn't going to happen, it's going to happen because any product or service can be provided by any number of other countries,'' Kittredge said. Lane said Cuba is an example of trade sanctions failing to accomplish their stated purpose.
"If the goal of the sanctions is to keep the Cuban people poor, there is certainly the case that they have been successful,'' he said. "But if the goal is to get (Cuban leader Fidel) Castro out, they have been a colossal failure.''
The proposed legislation would have no impact on existing sanctions, including the so-called Helms-Burton law that targets foreign investment in Cuba and has enraged U.S. trading partners. At the state and local level, the group said it was working with lawmakers on alternative ways to express concerns about countries and is considering a court challenge on the constitutionality of sanctions imposed by state and local governments.
USA Engage is currently tracking some 189 unilateral economic measures imposed or proposed against 42 countries by U.S. federal, state and local governments since 1993.
"In the last two and a half years we have been working full time not in trying to convince other countries to lower their trade barriers, but to try to keep the U.S. government from enacting barriers on our exports and investments,'' said William Lane, a Caterpillar Inc. lobbyist who has been actively working with the USA Engage coalition. A Massachusetts law banning government purchases from companies doing business in Burma because of human rights abuses is being challenged in the World Trade Organization by the European Union. Massachusetts is considering a similar ban against Indonesia.
One estimate puts the loss of U.S. exports because of trade sanctions at $20 billion. But Lane said the estimate may be conservative and does not take into account less tangible costs, including making U.S. companies more unreliable as suppliers and handing over markets to foreign competitors.
"If the concern was just a few countries in the Mideast and Cuba, those are not compelling issues,'' Lane said. "But what we are now seeing is the targets are Mexico, they are Switzerland, they are Turkey, they are Indonesia, they are China and these are some of the most important markets today and they will be even more important in the future.''
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Introducing Corel Aftershot Pro 3, the latest Update to the "World's Fastest" Raw Converter and Image Management SoftwareIf you are not familiar with the history of Corel AfterShot Pro, look back to the Bibble Pro Product, that was a very popular application for raw conversion and image management some years back. It was a very fast product, with processing speed almost doubling each time the number of CPU Cores doubled, leaving most other products "in the dust" it was so fast. Eric Hyman (the founder of Bibble Labs) did a superb job with the Bibble Pro product line, for those of us that wanted a fast, multi-platform solution for our raw conversion and image management needs.
Bibble Pro was also one of the very few products in this market niche that was cross platform - with downloads available for Linux, OS X, and Windows platforms.
But, Bible Labs had some "growing pains" that inhibited their growth in the highly competitive marketplace of image editing, raw conversion, and image management applications. Corel saw an opportunity and purchased the Bibble Pro Product and has continued to develop and expand it, marketing it under a new AfterShot Pro product name. See this news article from Steve's Digicams about the acquisition of Bibble by Corel from 2012 for more details:
Bibble Labs Purchased by Corel - Announcing New Projects at CES
After the initial launch of AfterShot Pro by Corel in 2012, more features and enhancements were added over the past few years. For example, AfterShot Pro 2 was launched with support for both 32 bit and 64 bit platforms with even more features available, even including the ability to use video card resources to speed up processing.
This week, Corel launched AfterShot Pro 3, with even more features and benefits compared to previous releases, while continuing to offer exceptional processing speed, allowing raw conversion at up to 4 times the speed of competing products like Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop CC. The product has also remained cross platform with versions available for Windows, Linux, and OS X platforms.
Even better, when you purchase Corel AfterShot Pro, the same license key allows you to install it in multiple operating systems on the same computer, without incurring the cost of a separate license for each Operating System you're using it with. That's a great feature for photographers that set up their computers in a multi-boot configuration, allowing them to take advantage of the raw conversion, editing, and image management features offered by AfterShot Pro, no matter which Operating System is booted into.
The latest AfterShot Pro 3 released
this week includes a lot of new features, making AfterShot Pro an
even better choice for Image Management, RAW Conversion, and Editing
of Precious Images. For example, it offers better Highlight
Recovery Algorithms, new Blemish Correction Features, and much more.
Of course, AfterShot Pro 3 retains the ability to use edit layers for
even more flexibility with Image Management features that are superb.
AfterShot Pro 3 also sports a new plug-in architecture that we
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In addition, unlike many other products, you can work on photos directly without importing them into libraries or catalogs first. But, if you do use the ability to import photos into libraries and catalogs, you'll see a lot of image management benefits.
If you need to go through a lot of images and quickly select your "keepers", AfterShot Pro is hard to beat, with the ability to quickly flag photos as keepers or rejects, and use star ratings (one star, two stars, etc.) with a single click to rank them, so that you can quickly view only the photos ranked with a given rating or higher to select the best choices. Viewing images side by side with tools like a magnifying glass to compare fine details between images can also help to streamline your workflow, allowing photographers to meet project deadlines faster.
Corel AfterShot Pro 3 is available now for $79.99, and you can download a trial that works for 30 days so you can see if you like it before purchasing it. For more details see the AfterShot Pro 3 project page at: http://www.aftershotpro.com/en/products/aftershot/pro/
Corel is offering AfterShot Pro 3 for a special introductory price of only $44.99 for a limited time if you look around for specials they've sent via e-mail. For example, see the promo pricing at this link:
See the below press release for more details about the new AfterShot Pro 3 Release from Corel:
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New Highlight Recovery Algorithm, Time-Saving Tools, 4x Faster Than Leading Competitor; Spend More Time with Your Camera, Not Your Computer
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Corel today announced the release of AfterShot™ Pro 3. Building on its strength as the industry's fastest photo editing and organization software, AfterShot Pro 3 adds an all-new Highlight Recovery algorithm, comprehensive Watermarking, layer-based Blemish Correction, as well as dynamic update abilities that enable new camera RAW profiles to be supported faster than ever.
Photographers dream of capturing that perfect shot, but spending all day importing, cataloging, editing, and then exporting a memory card full of images can really take the fun out of a photo workflow. For the professional, time is money. And for enthusiasts, time is just as precious.
"Collectively, we're now capturing trillions of photos each year. Photographers need a simpler and more agile way to manage and edit their photos," said Greg Wood, Senior Director of Photo Products at Corel. "AfterShot Pro 3 is a faster and more affordable solution for photographers looking for high quality results. It doesn't lock you into catalogs or a subscription and is focused on photographers' common need: great images in less time."
From its inception, AfterShot Pro has been built to deliver on three core competencies: outstanding performance, superior productivity, and freedom of choice. It enables photographers to organize thousands, cull from hundreds, and perfect a single photo. AfterShot Pro 3 provides easy access to a variety of plug-ins and add-ons direct from the community. In Corel lab testing, it remains up to 4x faster than Adobe Lightroom CC 2015.5 at batch exporting.
"There are all kinds of great reasons photographers should test out AfterShot Pro 3," added Wood. "Not only is it free to try; but, fundamentally, its speed, dynamic update abilities, and powerful feature set make it a truly enjoyable way to work with and manage your photos."
What's New in AfterShot Pro 3
Building on its reputation as the industry's fastest photo editor, AfterShot Pro 3 adds new and enhanced features to deliver a complete professional-level photo workflow and management experience.
NEW! Highlight Recovery Algorithm: With an all-new algorithm under the hood, the enhanced Highlight Recovery Range slider now rescues more detail and tones from overexposed RAW images, delivering superior image quality.
NEW! Comprehensive Watermarking: Protect your photos online and promote your work with advanced watermarking abilities. Apply watermarks to individual photos or batches, plus easily adjust size, rotation angle, position, transparency and more.
NEW! Blemish Removal & Correction: Save time and edit faster by performing more non-destructive, layer-based touchups and corrections directly in AfterShot Pro 3, without exporting your image to a second editor like Photoshop or PaintShop® Pro.
NEW! In-App Preset Library: Get access to a library of free and premium photo presets, regularly updated and hand-picked by the Corel Photo Team. Reproduce popular editing looks with the power of our included presets or apply them as a starting point and adjust to create your own. You can also share your creations with the community.
NEW! Lens Correction Development Kit: Get ahead of the curve by making and sharing your own lens corrections-ideal for photographers working with rare or brand-new glass. Simply follow the lens correction instructions, save your profile, then load it into AfterShot Pro 3.
NEW! Dynamic & Modular Camera Profile Updates: AfterShot Pro 3 now has the ability to deliver new and updated RAW profiles faster than ever before. With the modular delivery system, as soon as a new camera profile is created by our development team it's made available for download directly in-app-no more waiting for the next update to support your new camera.
NEW & ENHANCED! Plugin Development & Download Availability: The new in-app Plugin Manager finds and installs plugins in a flash. Extend any workflow with free plugins from the community, discover premium plugins (like the popular GradFilter Pro), and get the latest plugin updates all in one convenient place. Plus, plugin-developers can leverage our unique RAW-level plugin API and toolkit to build pro-quality plugins to tap into the full power of AfterShot's processing pipeline.
AfterShot Pro 3 is available now for Windows, Mac OS and Linux in English, German and Japanese. Suggested retail pricing is $79.99 (USD/CAD) and existing registered users can purchase for the upgrade price of $59.99 (USD/CAD). For regional pricing details, please visit www.AfterShotPro.com.
To download a fully-functional, 30-day trial or for more information on Corel® AfterShot™ Pro 3, please visit www.AfterShotPro.com.
Information on volume licensing for commercial and education organizations is available at www.corel.com/licensing or by contacting [email protected].
Join the Corel Photo Conversation
Visit Points of View, the Corel Photo blog to learn more about AfterShot Pro at http://blog.paintshoppro.com and connect with other AfterShot Pro users on Facebook (http://facebook.com/corelaftershotpro).
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Whether you're an enthusiast or professional photographer, Corel Photo Editing software is dedicated to helping you achieve your best photos ever. The Corel Photo Editing product lineup includes the renowned PaintShop® Pro for powerful image editing and AfterShot™ Pro, the industry's fastest RAW photo workflow software. Corel is one of the world's top software companies providing some of the industry's best-known brands including CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite, Corel® Painter®, Roxio®, Pinnacle™ and WinZip®. For more information about Corel Photo Editing software, please visit www.PaintShopPro.com.
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Sunday, August 10, 2008
Joanna Newsom • "Heart to Task" [Working Title] • 2008
Posted by Ursell Anning at 7:30 PM
Labels: Incantations, Joanna Newsom, Nevada City
3 comments:
- helkarava said...
we can't DL it! A problem of limit..
- August 16, 2008 at 7:22 PM
please email the mp3 to me 'pretty please)
carolinerosalie at ymail dot com
thank you
- September 29, 2008 at 7:05 PM
- Ryan Nyhus said...
Thanks for this, I really like Joanna Newsom and I have been wondering about what she is going to follow Ys up with.
- March 24, 2009 at 10:24 PM
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|July 08, 2011
Kayden Kross Hosts Dinah Girls on Here! TV
VAN NUYS, Calif.—Digital Playground contract star Kayden Kross is the host of Here! TV's original special Dinah Girls, a one-hour program documenting the The Dinah in Palm Springs, Calif.—the iconic gathering of gay women from around the world. "I have never kissed so many lesbians in my life!" Kross said. "I had a blast filming the Here! TV special in Palm Springs. I was surrounded by thousands of hot gay chicks sunning themselves by the pool. Who wouldn't want to be a part of that!" Check out Kross' promo on YouTube here. Join Kross as she weaves her way through the world-famous women's weekend, The Dinah 2011. From pool parties to live shows, Here! TV catches all the action during the wildest lesbian event of the year. For more information about the program, click here. "Kayden was the perfect host for our special," said Eric Feldman, Here! TV's executive vice president and general manager. "Everybody loved her. We're delighted to present the legendary Dinah 2011 to the Here! TV audience. It's an amazing annual event, and we're excited to provide viewers with an unprecedented VIP insider's view of all the festivities. Thank you Kayden for all your hard work." Dinah Girls premiered in June on Here! TV and will air throughout the summer. "I don't think there's anything Kayden can't do!" Digital Playground CEO Samantha Lewis said. "She is remarkably versatile and appeals to such a broad audience. She totally nailed her Here! TV hosting gig and, as always, I'm very proud of her."


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Mountain tea (Ironwort) has been used for centuries for its multitude of benefits that maintain a healthy immune system. Heavily revered by the ancient Greeks for its properties, it was even used to treat wounds caused by iron weapons during fierce battles, hence its alternate name, Ironwort.
Staying true to tradition, our mountain tea is hand-picked from elevations exceeding 3,900 feet in the rocky mountains of central Greece. This single varietal, unprocessed super herb produces a distinctly aromatic and refreshingly delicious tisane.


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Adidas AG's effort to block Skechers USA Inc. has been rejected by a federal Judge this week. Adidas were hoping to prevent Skechers from selling athletic shoes that they alleged copied the 'springblade' concept. U.S. District Judge Michael Simon in Portland decided Skechers did not willingly infringe the two Adidas patents by selling cheaper 'Mega Blade' shoes. Adidas' request for preliminary injunction to halt sales was also rejected by the judge.
In its original lawsuit last July, Adidas claimed Skechers copied "leaf spring" elements of its Springblade midsole, which propelled runners forward and improve performance. According to the sports giant, this enabled Skechers to get free technology information without the development costs, and thus harmed Adidas' reputation and market share. Adidas had launched Springblade in 2013, at $180 a pair.
Judge Simon, however, found no willful infringement because Skechers began selling Mega Blade sneakers one year before the Adidas patents were issued in May 2016. The judge also stated that an injunction was inappropriate because Adidas did not show it faced irreparable harm without one, or that it was likely to win the case.
"Adidas's evidence of irreparable injury is too conclusory and speculative," and the company "fails to make a persuasive showing that the Mega Blade shoe has had an appreciable adverse effect on the Springblade shoe," Simon wrote.
Both decisions are dated Monday, and the decision on the preliminary injunction was made public on Wednesday.
Adidas has also sued Skechers for having allegedly copied the design for its classic white Stan Smith tennis sneakers. A trial is scheduled for April 2018, court records show.


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Low volatility stocks are better than those with high betas, right?
Completely and utterly wrong.
High betas are costlier because as not-very-many point out - convexity or gamma is important!
When the S&P is doing well the high beta index has a beta of 1.84 and when it's doing badly, 1.81. A +0.025 spread.
It's a small difference, but shows that the high beta index expands and contracts just the way you want it to.
It's naturally hedging away downside vol, and absorbing it on the upside.
How does low vol turn out?
Its beta is 0.65 when things are tanking and 0.64 when doing well (-0.01).
Multiply that by about three, and that small difference is larger than the high beta difference!
As I have catalogued (large v small, momentum, value v growth, bond premiums) so many performance 'anomalies' are due to a wilful lack of imagination.
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Kanye West Slapped With $500K Suit Over Sample From 2006 Track
Bad news for Kanye West! The 'Watch the Throne' rapper is being slapped with a $500,000 lawsuit over a sample he allegedly didn't have the appropriate clearances for.West is being sued by Robert "Bobby" Poindexter of R&B group the Persuaders. Poindexter claims that West sampled his track 'Trying Girls Out' for his 2006 remix of 'Girls Girls Girls.' The song appeared on West's 'Freshman Adjustment 2′ mixtape, and Poindexter accuses West of including the sample without permission.
"I have offered to resolve this matter out of court with Kanye West," Poindexter told The Boombox. "But in response, he has refused to even discuss any 'out-of-court' resolutions whatsoever. Nor has he provided any evidence that he is demanding others to cease and desist from selling the illegal version."
Last month, West and Throne partner Jay-Z settled out of court for an uncleared sample on their song 'The Joy.' Here's hoping he did any necessary paperwork for his G.O.O.D. Music album in advance!


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>I won't go through all the arguments I have with such claims, but will only
point out that--far from
>"fairly well agreed by all"--the matters to which he alludes are the topic
of intense and thoughtful
>critical attention.
>Philosophical problems need not sidetrack us from matters of Greek grammar,
but please don't try to
>shore up one side of a debate by pretending that the other side doesn't
exist (particularly when you
>commend Carl for his advice that we exercise scholarly forebearance).
>Now, let's save bandwidth and argue about nominative absolutes. Or whatever.
Isn't the purpose of discussing Greek grammar to get the interpretation of
the text? And does not our methodology determine significantly how we look
the grammar? But you are right in that perhaps this discussion is getting a
little too "philosophical". I made that mistake once and perhaps I am
making it again. It was the practicality of a method that gave me more
answers to my questions. Besides, I am assuming that these discussions are
stemming from practical experience, not philosophizing. In the end, though,
it is important to be able to atriculate them, don't you think? I am
finding more and more than when we make too many assumptions, we lose
clarity and we begin to misunderstand one another.
ACTS Graduate Student
Langley, B.C.
Old Testament Studies
eat when I will finally be with all of you in the end and we can
all let out a big "AHA! It's so simple!" together! :)
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Proper waste disposal is essential these days in order to protect the environment. Proper disposal can also help individuals have better health and make sure their well-being. So, when it comes to disposal, it is best to make use of skip bins.
Who ought to make use of these waste containers? Listed below are the following.
Construction companies
From concrete, bricks, asphalt, sand and even gravel, construction companies use these things in every project they do. These things are needed to make sure that they can provide the best services to cater to the needs of their clients, may it be a homeowner or a building owner.
However, after months of construction, a construction company may require to dispose unnecessary items in the work area such as timber, metal scrapes and even water used in mixing concrete. Thus, it is essential to make use of skip bins to make sure that they can get rid of waste items basically and more effectively.
Industrial businesses
Aside from construction companies, industrial businesses ought to also make use of skip bins. These businesses require these disposal units for their chemicals, which must be disposed properly. Not to mention, other materials like used metals may even be placed in skip bins to basically transport them to other companies that use scrap metals. In addition, there's some skip bins that are ideal for harmful chemicals like asbestos since this chemical can ruin the environment due to wrong disposal.
Finally, homeowners can also benefit from these skip bins. For example, in case that you will be moving and you require to neat the house as you leave, you can make use of skip bins to basically dispose your items.


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This week a video that was directed by Bob van Gijzel (AVC/UvA) as part of a series of short films with the title De Fascinatie: Scholars and scientists from the Universiteit van Amsterdam talk about their fascination in research. This one is on music cognition. Below a short fragment (in Dutch):
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Sunday, April 13, 2008
Muziek speelt met de luisteraar [Dutch]
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As outlined in the Halifax Partnership's 2015-2016 business plan, titled "Time for Bold Action," one of the Partnership's five organizational objectives is to attract high-value, high-potential business investment in priority sectors. The organization plans to accomplish this goal by continuing to present Halifax, Nova Scotia, as a location of choice for enterprises in target markets, as well as working with its partners to improve Halifax's business climate, export opportunities, research and development possibilities and overall corporate reputation.
"The Partnership is focused on piquing the interest of companies in target markets and locations."
The Partnership is focused on piquing the interest of companies in target markets such as Asia (particularly China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan), as well as Europe and the United States. Priority sectors include aerospace and defence, energy, financial services, gaming, ICT, interactive media, life sciences, oceans, and transportation and logistics.
By collaborating with local colleges and universities, research institutions and government departments on both the provincial and federal levels, the Partnership is working to make the idea of doing business in Halifax seem attractive to companies in the target markets and locations it has identified as being particularly lucrative. Its partners include Nova Scotia Business Inc., Nova Scotia Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism and the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development. Once target enterprises set up shop in Halifax, the Partnership's focus turns to retaining such companies' investments by providing the economic support and supplying the corporate connections these firms need to maximize their business success.
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About two weeks ago, the CD drive in my 12" Powerbook G4 stopped working. My laptop is 3 years and 3 months old, putting it 3 months out of warranty. No big deal; I can get by without a working CD drive.
On Friday, my laptop stopped booting (more specifically, it would boot, but only after at least 15 minutes had passed). After running some disk repair utilities, reinstalling the OS twice (once as an Archive and Install, once as an Erase and Install), my laptop was still not booting properly.
After talking with my department's tech staff, they suggested disconnecting the CD drive from the motherboard. I spent a half hour over lunch today taking my laptop apart (with help), disconnecting the CD drive, and putting the laptop back together again. The laptop seems happy again and is booting normally.
Our best guess is that the following conversation was happening during bootup:
- Computer (to CD drive): Are you a CD drive?
- CD Drive: BGAK!
- Computer: That's not yes or no. Are you a CD drive?
- CD Drive: OOK!
- Computer: That's not yes or no. Are you a CD drive?
- CD Drive: FLUFFY!
- ...
Since the CD drive had stopped working, it wasn't going to answer yes or no, so the way to break the loop was to disconnect it so the computer can't talk to it anymore.


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Motorcycle Fatality Claims the Life of LakeShore Man
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Monday, September 17, 2012
Motorcycle Fatality Claims the Life of LakeShore Man
EAST GULL LAKE, MN – Cass County Sheriff received a report of a motorcycle crash on County 70 near East Gull Lake, MN at about 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
Officers arrived and found a single motorcycle and driver had crashed in the roadway. Life saving efforts were attempted but the driver, a male age 42, from LakeShore MN was pronounced deceased on scene. An autopsy is schedule with Ramsey County Medical Examiners Office.
The Cass County Sheriff's Office was assisted at the scene by the Minnesota State Patrol, LakeShore Police Dept, North Memorial Ambulance and AirCare, and Brainerd Fire. The victim's name is being withheld pending notification of family members.
The investigation continues.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Road Construction in Nisswa
BAXTER, Minn. – Motorists will encounter road closures and detours in Nisswa as Main Street and Merril Avenue close Monday, Sept. 17.
Approximately 100 feet of Main Street will close east of Highway 371. Merril Avenue will close south of Main Street. The alley between Main Street and Merril Avenue also will close.
All businesses will remain easily accessible, with signs directing motorists to alternate routes to local businesses.
Both local roads and the alley will reopen by Friday, Sept. 21.
The closures are needed as crews relocate underground utilities as part of the Highway 371 improvements project.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Two Die on Big Winnie
Two men died after a boat capsized on Lake Winnibigoshish over the weekend.
The Cass County Sheriff's office was notified about 6:30 PM of the incident in the northern part of the County near Bena. Responding officers located the boat and several items floating in the water near the boat. An initial search of the area was performed until dark. The area was searched by boat, as well as by Minnesota State Patrol helicopter. Conditions were very windy with wind gusts between 30-40 MPH.
The search resumed at daylight Sunday. At approximately 9:30 AM, one male victim, age 43, from Minneapolis, MN was located near shore. The search continued and at approximately 5:00 PM, the body of the second male victim, age 53, from Princeton, MN was located approximately 200 yards from where the boat was initially found. Both victims were taken to the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy.
The search was conducted by the Cass County Sheriff's Office, Lakes Area Dive Team, MN State Patrol, MN Department of Natural Resources, Leech Lake Tribal Police and Leech Lake Conservation Officers.
Zebra Mussel Search In Pelican Lake
Pelican Lake at Breezy Point was designated as infested waters last July, when DNR divers found two zebra mussels near Gooseberry Island. Since that time, divers and residents have found additional zebra mussels in various locations of the lake.
The Pelican Lakes Association feels it is an early infestation and is urging everyone that uses or has property on Pelican Lake to join in the search.
The association in staging a search for the invasive to slow its spread, not an easy task in an 8,300 acre lake.
Searchers as asked to check shallow water (typically less than ten feet deep) on hard surfaces like rocks, dock poles, boat lifts, swim platforms, pontoons, or attached to a native mussel. The mussels could be found inside a dock or lift post where they are not visible.
Zebra mussels are about the size of a fingernail and hard to spot.
Cancer Benefit In Breezy
Nearly $20,000 was raised in August through the 6th Annual Swanson's Melanoma Golf Open Fundraiser in Breezy Point to support the American Cancer Society, for Melanoma cancer research at the University of Minnesota, and new Brainerd Lakes Pay It Forward for Cancer Fund through the Essentia Health – St. Joseph's Foundation.
Funds will be used to directly impact cancer patients' non-medical needs through a one-time financial assistance that may take the form of a gas card, mortgage payment, childcare expense, etc. In addition a small portion (5%) will be dedicated to education for cancer prevention and early detection for the Brainerd Lakes Area community.
All donations are tax deductible and can be made online at essentiahealth.org/foundation, by check payable to St. Joseph's Foundation-Brainerd Lakes Pay It Forward for Cancer Fund, or by credit card.To learn more about St. Joseph's Foundation or apply to the Brainerd Lakes Pay It Forward for Cancer Fund call 218.828.7564.
Crosby Police Find Body in Auto
Thursday afternoon, a citizen reported a suspicious vehicle to the Crosby Police Department. The citizen noted a vehicle in a wooded area near County Road 31 in Deerwood Township. The Crosby Police Department and the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office responded to the area and found the vehicle. The initial responding officers discovered the body of an adult male at the scene.
Agents from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Crime Scene Team responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. An autopsy will be conducted by the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office on 9-7-12.
Sheriff Todd Dahl wants people to know there is no indication of danger to the public and citizens should not be concerned for their safety. Because of unusual circumstances at the scene the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension was asked to assist with the investigation.
The deceased was identified as: Garry Allen Wanless Jr. age 43
Traffic Delays in Little Falls
BAXTER, Minn. – Motorists in Little Falls will encounter nighttime delays as Highway 27 intermittently reduces to a single lane with flaggers controlling traffic between 127th Avenue and Ninth Street Northeast.
The overnight closures will begin at 7 p.m. daily beginning Monday, Sept. 10, through Thursday, Sept. 13. All lanes will reopen by 6 a.m. the following day.
The closures are needed as crews resurface Highway 27.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Sept Delays on Hwy 18
BAXTER, Minn. – Motorists travelling along the north shore of Mille Lacs Lake will encounter a detour as Highway 18 becomes impassable at Seastade Creek, 5.5 miles west of Malmo, beginning Sept. 13.
Highway 18 will close to through traffic between Highway 169 and Highway 47 beginning Sept. 13.
A 24-mile signed detour will direct motorists along Highway 169, Aitkin County Road 28, Aitkin County Road 12 and Highway 47. All local businesses and residences will remain accessible throughout the project. To view a map of the detour, visit www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/newsrels/12/detours/hwy18detour2012.pdf.
Highway 18 is scheduled to reopen by Sept. 29, weather permitting.
K-Lakes Falls Silent after Labor Day
K-Lakes ends its service to the Brainerd Lakes Area on Labor Day.
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Friday, August 24, 2012
Driving Delays In The Aitkin Area Upcoming
BAXTER, Minn. — Motorist traveling Highway 210/169 between Aitkin and Hassman will encounter delays as segments of the road reduce to a single lane beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 27.
Flaggers will allow alternating traffic through the work zone.
The closures will continue Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. as crews resurface the road.
Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes when possible and be prepared to stop when approaching the work zone.
The work and closures will be complete by Thursday, Sept. 13, weather permitting.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Cass County Man Dead After Logging Accident
WALKER, Minn. (AP) — A 50-year-old Benedict man is dead after an apparent logging accident in Cass County.
Sheriff Tom Burch says Wednesday that authorities got a call about a logging accident Tuesday afternoon in Pike Bay Township. They arrived to find the man had been hit by a large tree that fell from a logging boom.
The man was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
His name hasn't been released.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Two Veteran Politicians Make Comeback
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two veterans of Minnesota politics are back in the spotlight after big wins in the primary election. They're bringing different approaches to the task of unseating congressional incumbents in November.
Democrat Rick Nolan and Republican Allen Quist won congressional primaries Tuesday after spending decades out of public office.
Nolan served in Congress from 1975 to 1981. He will challenge first-term Republican Congressman Chip Cravaack in northeastern Minnesota's 8th District. The 68-year-old Nolan says he'll run on ending tax cuts for the wealthy and investing more in schools, roads and other priorities.
Quist is a well-known conservative activist who served in the state House from 1983 to 1989. He will take on Democratic Representative Tim Walz in southern Minnesota's 1st District. The 67-year-old Quist says balancing the federal budget will be his campaign's chief message.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Cass Lake Man indicted
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A 28-year-old Cass Lake man is accused of kidnapping and
kicking a girl on northern Minnesota's Red Lake Indian Reservation.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Three Injured in B.P. Accident
A two car accident in Breezy Point Friday afternoon sent three to the hospital.
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What we do at The Shop
Real life opportunities in terms of work experience, vocational education, and enterprise, are virtually non-existent for young disabled people in many parts of the country, Kettering being one of them. Therefore, young people with severe learning difficulties are in danger of being socially isolated and disadvantaged by their disabilities.
To this end Wren Spinney Community Special School embarked on an exciting project- opening 'The Shop' in the town centre, that now serves as a satellite base for young people to access local facilities, work placements and community activities, using public transport whenever possible.
Whilst working in The Shop the young people are able to study for qualifications that will support them in seeking employment in the future. The Shop also offers opportunities for pupils from local mainstream schools to access the many learning experiences the project provides.
Pupils are fully involved in every aspect of setting up the project and are responsible for buying stock, preparation of goods and serving behind the counter, making The Shop unique to Kettering.
At The Shop we:
- sell a huge variety of old fashioned sweets.
- take baskets of sweets to employers and to the elderly in local residential homes
- put together gift baskets, on whatever theme the customer wants - toffees, chocolates, mints, a retro selection, or a special selection for a special event.
Working at The Shop has been a great experience for our students, who grow in confidence and love serving the customers; and for our customers; who can see first-hand that our students are making a positive contribution to the Kettering community.
Please feel free to drop by, Monday-Saturday, to see us at The Shop (but make sure you bring some change with you so you can go away with a bagful of sweets!)


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10 Retro Updo Hairstyles for Any Occasion
Retro updo hairstyles never go out of style and have always been a go-to option for both formal and casual occasions. Moreover, vintage-inspired hairstyles won't definitely leave you empty-handed, as there are just plenty of them to choose from. Since one of the upcoming hair trends is indeed vintage hairstyles, we thought it would be fun to share with you 10 of the best retro updos ever worn by our favorite celebrities.
Even though some of these hairstyles may seem complicated, do not panic, with a little practice they are actually quite easy to master. Whether you have got plans to attend a formal date or you just need to spice up your average hairstyle, get ready for an extra-charge of femininity!
See also: 12 Stylish Top Knot Hairstyles You Can Wear From Day to Night
1. The Amy Adams Loose Retro Updo
Back in February 2015 Amy Adams was spotted at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party wearing one of the easiest, yet most elegant and definitely timeless retro hairdos ever. That's a classic loose updo with a side-parted finger wave on the front. It almost looks like a faux bob and may be the best option for those of you, who would really like to wear a medium-length asymmetrical bob but are too afraid to actually have the hair cut. If you are into the Roaring Twenties style, you should try to complete this hairstyle with an appropriate headband, as if you were in a F.S. Fitzgerald novel.
2. The Emmy Rossum Finger-Wave Retro Updo
You may consider this hairstyle as the natural evolution of the previous one. And you may also consider using a lot of hair styling gel to keep your hair in place, but you definitely won't regret the result. This is the Roaring Twenties elegant hairdo par excellence, and it's particularly a perfect hairdo, if you have short hair (or even a pixie cut). It features some sophisticated side-swept finger waves, which basically elevate the glam factor to the moon and beyond. Such a hairstyle is basically meant to be worn with a pair of dangling earrings or a jeweled pin on one side.
3. The Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Rolled Retro Updo
A few days ago model and actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was spotted wearing a super chic rolled updo while attending Variety's Power of Women luncheon, proving once again her vintage style skills. Rolls and twists were very common in the previous decades (especially in the Fifties and Sixties), and are the perfect way to keep your hair off your face. This type of hairdo requires at least a few minutes to spend in front of the mirror, and it's probably not the best choice if you are in a hurry. However, if you have enough time (and patience) to spend on it, we guarantee you that its result will blow your (and anyone else's) mind. At the same time, if you lack styling skills, you may want to consider the help of an elasticized headband, which you'll just have to tuck your hair around. Do not forget some bobby pins to make the hair sit firmly around your head.
4. The Busy Philipps Textured Retro-Glam Updo
This finger wave formal updo is basically perfect for any type of hair, and it's particularly an amazing look if you are trying to grow out your bangs. If you have short hair, you'll just need to ruffle your hair with the help of some hairspray and a few bobby pins, just to make sure this messy hair effect won't end up in a complete disaster. On the other hand, if you have medium-length hair, you could complete the look with a loose twisted bun, which is also the best bad hair day savior.
5. The Ulyana Sergeenko Finger-Wave Retro Updo
Here you have another finger-wave retro updo that will look amazing at any formal event. It's another 'I am really trying to grow out my bangs' look, as the shorter front flyaways will perfectly blend into the rest of the longer hair. You could also follow in Ulyana's footsteps and opt for an all-natural makeup look, which is actually pretty hot this year.
6. The Jessica Stam Twisted Retro Updo
That's probably the most sensual updo you will ever experience. You just need tons of bobby pins, a lot of patience and maybe some hairspray if your hair tends to get frizzy. Proceed creating a soft side parting, which you'll have to firmly fix at the height of your ear. Then softly twist the side sections of your hair completing the look with a tight bun. You could then pair this look with a simple cat-eye makeup and a dashing (hot) red lipstick. You could also try finishing off the look with a high shine hairspray.
7. The La La Anthony Side-Swept Updo
This updo is the side-bun version of the previous look (without the side twists), and may be more appealing to those who don't particularly like wearing hair gel. It's definitely one of the most romantic retro updo hairstyles you'll ever experience, and it doesn't even require particular styling skills. Being quite a versatile 'do, you can wear it both during the day and for a night out. At the same time, it looks perfect with both strong and au naturel makeup looks.
8. The Tyra Banks Flapper-Style Finger-Wave Updo
Is Tyra Banks ever going to stop looking so good in basically any type of hairstyle? If there's in fact someone who can totally master her hairstyling skills, that's indeed America's Next Top Model's queen, Tyra Banks. Here we can see her rocking a classic Twenties inspired finger-wave updo, which definitely requires some time and patience for styling. Although using a curling iron is undoubtedly the easiest solution to achieve the look, you could also try the old good method: the process involves pinching small section of hair between the fingers, combing subsequently the sections in alternating directions until the famous shape is obtained. Of course, you'll need tons of hair spray to make the updo stay in place. This method works best for medium-length hair, and it's absolutely perfect with dramatic smokey eye makeup.
9. The Taylor Swift Pinned Up Ringlets
If what you are looking for is a more casual, natural and easy-to-style retro hairstyle, Taylor Swift's pinned up ringlets might be the best option for you. This updo is designed to work best for naturally curly or wavy hair, and it's perfect if you want to try a new hairstyle without stressing your hair. The curls that cascade down on the side(s) will instantly give you the perfect Taylor Swift boho-chic allure, which is absolutely perfect for a night out with your girl gang. You could finish off this 'do with small flowers for a more hippie feel or with dramatic makeup for a more glam rock style.
10. The Blake Lively Side-Swept Old Hollywood 'Do
Who says you can't go retro with long wavy hair? During last year's Met Gala, actress Blake Lively showed a sensual side-swept half-up hairstyle, which takes no more than 5-10 minutes to achieve.
To get this look you just need to create a deep side part, curl gently your hair and twist a portion of your hair around your head, almost creating a faux side shave. You can wear this hairstyle at basically any occasion, and you can have fun matching it with always different makeup looks.
Photos courtesy of Stylebistro
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Written by: Eric Blair
My college diet is not exactly wholesome. Especially now that I'm off campus, general nutrition has taken a backseat to low prices and easy access. Ravioli has always been a favorite cheap food of mine – it takes two minutes to heat up and less than five minutes to eat. It's simple and routine; just enough to satisfy me until I have time for a full meal. But the last time I went to chow down before diving into the pit of despair and anger that is math homework, things did not go as planned. I opened my can of ravioli to find it full of green beans.
I generally loath any food I deem fit for rabbits, but green beans have always held a special place on my palette. This might be because I normally lather them in salt and bacon, but I think it's because I appreciate healthy alternatives every once and a while. Perhaps someone pure of heart at Bon Italia recognized this desire and decided to subtly inject some variety into my sustenance. More likely, someone screwed up somewhere along the assembly line. Still, I was happy to have unintentionally escaped the banality – to have encountered something fresh and different, something actually better for me.
Recently, our government decided to do something ostensibly courageous. On their website, they put up a petitions page entitled "We the People." Anyone could start their own "We the People" petition, and if they got enough people to electronically sign their petition by a certain date, their petition would be reviewed by the Administration, an official response would be issued, and the appropriate policy-makers would be notified (presumably so that they could take action).
I suspect that not many people found this all that inspiring. What possible difference could it make? Though I am usually cautiously optimistic when it comes to politics, occasionally I play the part of the political romantic. This was one of those times. I was much more excited about it than most: what an excellent opportunity to interact with our government via technology! What a great way to make yourself heard! The White House apparently shared my enthusiasm:
"The right to petition our government is guaranteed in the First Amendment to our Constitution. Throughout our nation's history, petitions have served as a way for Americans to organize around issues that matter to them, and tell their representatives in government where they stand. Petitions have played an important role in many of the changes throughout our history, from ending slavery to guaranteeing women the right to vote.
The We the People platform on WhiteHouse.gov gives Americans a new way to create, share, and sign petitions that communicate your views about your government's actions and policies."
This sounded like a good deal to me. I didn't create any petitions of my own, but I signed many of the more popular ones: end federal funding for Boy Scouts, decriminalize marijuana, eliminate "In God We Trust" from our currency, and eliminate "Under God" from the Pledge of Allegiance. These were all gaining a large volume of signatories (in fact, out of the top ten most signed petitions, half of them related in some fashion to decriminalizing marijuana). Wonderful! Now I would receive thoughtful, well-reasoned responses; and maybe, just maybe, this would all translate into some simple policy decisions.
I received my official responses, and I was ready and eager to read, "Of course! You're absolutely right! Marijuana is significantly and demonstrably less harmful than other legal drugs like cigarettes!" or "Wow! Damn straight! 'In God We Trust' and 'Under God' are some of the most blatant violations of the separation of church and state in our history!" I craved something fresh, something different. Instead, what I got were the same tired, canned, ready-made responses which I had heard many times before. I received a whole bunch of the usual ravioli.
Each response was simple, routine, and just enough to satiate my initial desires. Not a single response left me stunned or contemplative. The supposed rich history of petitions to which the White House alluded earlier seemed rather vapid. The cynicism which lied dormant in me throughout the entire process reared its ugly head and wrote off the entire thing as a massive waste of time and energy. My fellow petitioners shared my frustration, and quickly started a petition that called on the government to take their other petitions seriously.
The responses to the "We the People" petitions were predictable and stale. I think we the people deserve more, and I think our government lost out on an excellent opportunity to put technology to good use in our political system. I hold out hope that eventually we'll receive some actual, substantive responses to our concerns and not just something to pacify us. Perhaps we'll get our own healthy surprise someday, even if only accidentally.


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Volume 54
Table of Contents
"A Nineteenth-Century Mill Village: Virginius Island, 1800-60" By Mary Johnson
"The Tragic Fate of Guyandotte" By Joe Geiger Jr.
"The Potts Valley Branch Railroad and Tri-State Incline Lumber Operation in West Virginia and Virginia, 1892-1932" By Will Sarvis
"The Jews of Clarksburg: Community Adaptation and Survival, 1900-60" By Deborah R. Weiner
"Segregation and Integration in the Appalachian Coalfields: McDowell County Responds to the Brown Decision" By Alice E. Carter
"A Generation of Revolt: Student Dissent and Political Repression at West Virginia University" By Jeffrey A. Drobney
Where It All Began: The Story of the People and Places Where the Oil Industry Began, by David L. McKain and Bernard L. Allen. Reviewer Phil Ross
Cement Mills Along the Potomac River, by Thomas F. Hahn and Emory L. Kemp. Reviewer William D. Theriault
Just Good Politics: The Life of Raymond Chafin, Appalachian Boss, by Raymond Chafin and Topper Sherwood. Reviewer Robert Rupp
Appalachia's Path to Dependency: Rethinking a Region's Economic History, 1790-1940, by Paul Salstrom. Reviewer Chris Reed
Gospel of Disunion: Religion and Separatism in the Antebellum South, by Mitchell Snay. Reviewer David L. Kimbrough
Southwest Virginia's Railroad: Modernization and the Sectional Crisis, by Kenneth Noe. Reviewer Lou Athey
The South and the New Deal, by Roger Bliss. Reviewer Jerry B. Thomas
Quiet Revolution in the South: The Impact of the Voting Rights Act, 1965-1990, ed. by Chandler Davidson and Bernard Grofman. Reviewer Bruce C. Flack
Holding the Line: The Third Tennessee Infantry, 1861-1864, ed. by Robert H. Ferrell. Reviewer Tim McKinney
Letters from a Sharpshooter: The Civil War Letters of Private William B. Greene, trans. by William H. Hastings. Reviewer Debra Basham
The Third Day at Gettysburg and Beyond: Military Campaigns of the Civil War, ed. by Gary Gallagher. Reviewer James Russell Harris
The Battle of the Wilderness, May 5-6, 1864, by Gordon C. Rhea. Reviewer Mark A. Snell
The Confederate Republic: A Revolution Against Politics, by George C. Rable. Reviewer Robert F. Maddox
Andersonville: The Last Depot, by William Marvel. Reviewer Paul Casdorph
From Slavery to Salvation: The Autobiography of Rev. Thomas W. Henry of the A. M. E. Church, ed. by Jean Libby. Reviewer Stephen Cresswell
The Melungeons: The Resurrection of a Proud People, by N. Brent Kennedy and Robyn Vaughan Kennedy. Reviewer I. D. Talbott
New Women of the New South: The Leaders of the Woman Suffrage Movement in the Southern States, by Marjorie Spruill Wheeler. Reviewer Mary Martha Thomas
Visible Women: New Essays on American Activism, ed. by Nancy Hewitt and Suzanne Lebsock. Reviewer Jerra Jenrette
The State and Labor in Modern America, by Melvyn Dubofsky. Reviewer John P. David
The Ohio River Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: The History of a Central Command, by Leland R. Johnson. Reviewer Harold Kanarek
From Lexington to Desert Storm: War and Politics in the American Experience, by Donald M. Snow and Dennis M. Drew. Reviewer Dallas C. Brown Jr.
Here Comes the Showboat!, by Betty Bryant, and Shantyboat Journal, by Harland Hubbard, ed. by Don Wallis. Reviewer Gerald W. Sutphin
The Papers of George Washington. Colonial Series. Vol. 9: January 1772-March 1774, ed. by W. W. Abbot and Dorothy Twohig, and Revolutionary Series. Vol. 5: January-August 1776, ed. by Philander D. Chase. Reviewer John Ferling
Negotiated Authorities: Essays on Colonial Political and Constitutional History, by Jack P. Greene. Reviewer Mary Lou Lustig
Eastern Regional Coal Archives, 1994
Special Collections, Marshall University, 1994
Selected accessions from West Virginia and Regional History Collection, West Virginia University, 1994
West Virginia State Archives, 1994
West Virginia History Journal
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In the 1820s the port of Baltimore was in danger. The threat came from the newly opened Erie Canal and the proposed construction of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal that would parallel the Potomac River from Washington, DC to Cumberland, MD. These new water rail routes promised to provide a commercial gateway to the West that would bypass Baltimore's thriving harbor and potentially hurl the city into an economic abyss.
Local entrepreneurs looked across the Atlantic to a new transportation system called a railroad for their salvation. In 1828, a syndicate was formed, led by Charles Carroll, the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence. The citizens of Baltimore broke ground for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the first Railroad in America. The railroad's objective was to connect Baltimore with the Ohio River and the West. Initially, the railroad was to be powered by horses.
Most every citizen in Baltimore had invested in the new railroad idea, including Peter Cooper, a successful entrepreneur, inventor, and investor. Peter was so enthusiastic about the railroads prospects that he went so far as to buy 3,000 acres of hill and swamp land east of Baltimore. He was sure it would be worth a fortune once the railroad was operational. Convinced the proposed Baltimore and Ohio Railroad would drive up land prices, Cooper began draining the swamps and flattening hills on his new land. During this excavation he discovered iron ore on his property. Seeing the new B&O as a natural market for iron rails, he also set about building the Canton Iron Works in Baltimore planning on manufacturing rails to capitalize on his ore discovery.
Unfortunately for Cooper and the rest of the citizens of Baltimore who invested heavily in the newly organized B&O, it all came crashing down in 1830 when it became obvious that animal power was no match for the mountainous terrain that needed to be traveled. Cooper for one, was not a man to give up on his investments easily. He was certainly not going to be left high and dry with worthless swamp land and a bankrupt factory. While others were ready to write off their investments, Cooper went into his workshop to solve the problems of the B&O. Using old parts of every kind and odd materials he'd found, he emerge several weeks later having successfully built Americas first steam powered locomotive. He christened his new invention, Tom Thumb.
Cooper was convinced the Tom Thumb locomotive was the answer to B&O's technical difficulties. It took some time, but Cooper eventually convinced the board of directors of the B&O to visit his shop for a demonstration of his new invention. With the board anxiously assembled, Cooper rolled back the doors to his warehouse only to find vandals had broken in the night before and had stolen all of the copper plumbing from his locomotive. It took days to repair and several more to convince the board to make a return visit. Only this time the Tom Thumb was waiting on the tracks attached to a rail car which they could climb aboard, for an inaugural demonstration. Speeding down the rails at an astounding 18 miles per hour, the board of directors was ecstatic with excitement at having made the round trip in record time.
Investors again flocked to the B&O. So did shippers and passengers. By 1854, there were 380 miles of track and 19 million people had traveled in its passenger cars, which was now generating 2.7 million in annual profits for the stockholders. It also created another fortune for Peter Cooper.
Cooper went on to develop real estate, build business, factories, railroads, and was one of the original partners in the transatlantic cable with Cyrus Field. His philanthropic endeavors built and endowed the Cooper Union School which still provides full scholarships to those who qualify independent of their race, religion, sex, wealth or social status. It was at the Cooper Union that Abraham Lincoln gave his Cooper Union Address which galvanized support for Lincoln, gaining him the Republican Party's nomination for the Presidency. For all of the many businesses Cooper started and inventions he patented, there is one we are still very familiar with that children and adults throughout the world still enjoy. It was Cooper, along with his wife, who invented and patented the first gelatin, which we all now know and enjoy today, as Jell-O.


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NVIDIA GeForce drivers offer its users the ideal solution for their gaming and give fast and high-speed access to their games. This driver can give an ideal high-speed for new updates of games. NVIDIA is known as a Brand of Graphical Processing Units. It provides you optimized gaming experience better than ever before.
The latest version of NVIDIA at the writing of this article is 378.66. This is the latest version of the NVIDIA driver released on February 14, 2017.
Quick Summary
What's new in NVidia GeForce 378.66
There are many changes in the newer release of NVIDIA graphic driver than previous one including enhanced performance and bugfixes to offer better experience to the users of VIDI graphic drivers.
- The new release providesideal gaming experience for Super Elite 4, obduction, For Honor, Halo Wars 2.
- It supports the new Ansel Technology which provides you to make your own shot from any angle in 2D and 360 degrees.
- The new release added the support for GeForce GTX 10-series GPU's powering the maximum gaming notebooks.
By using in-game over lay, you can easily capture your score and screenshots. and then share them with your friends. GeForce also provides you he Live Streaming with your friends.
Play the Games with Shield
The games on your PC can now be played with the Shield provided by GeForce to experience the best and HD TV gaming experience with 4K HDR image quality with 60 frames per second and 5.1 Surround Sound.
The selected members of GeForce community provide prizes and giveaways on their special gaming score and performances. just log-in to GeForce Experience 3.0 and enjoy.
Downloading NVIDIA GeForce Drivers
There are two ways to download the drivers. You can either download Nividia auto driver updater which is not actually the driver but will update your system with the latest available update from Nvidia. If you want to keep an offline copy of the driver in your system, you can go with the download links provided below.
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Western Pennsylvania Home Health Association is dedicated to partnering with local and national financial resource organizations that can assist our patients and allow them to choose the care that is most affordable to them and which best fits their treatment needs.
Some of our patients may not have the financial resources available to fully pay for our services. We believe that our mission as a Non-profit organization is to provide care to our patients in as many aspects as possible including helping them to finance their treatment. This includes furnishing resources and information that can help.
Below is a list of some local and national payment options that we recommend:
In addition to these valuable resources we are happy to provide our patients with more traditional payment options. We are happy to partner with the following Health Insurance and Managed care providers in the community on an in-network basis:
Health America
Tricare Prime
WPHHA also participates in the various County and State Waiver programs such as PDA Waiver and Options and is also a provider for the Office of Intellectual Disability and the their support programs.


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Wow...it has been a long and tiring week. As you all know I started Level 4 last Monday and its wearing me down. Not that the class is really that hard, I just feel like I should be doing better so that stresses me out. I feel like I should be way better at speaking, but I still get super nervous. Also, I have homework every night, which I didn't have for the first 4 weeks of classes. In addition to the stress of Level 4, I've been feeling the weight of my other two classes. I've never been good at history so my Venetian history class has been killing my brain. I mean its interesting when I hear it but I don't really care to remember it. My art class is kind of the same way. I love art and I love to hear about it, but I'm never good at remembering historical things about it. Although it has helped being able to see examples of the subjects in person. It makes it more real. I'm also thinking about the two papers I have to write. Thank goodness they are in English. They both have to be about 10 pages I think. I haven't written a paper in a while. I guess we'll see what happens.
Um...let's see. Oh yes I wanted to complain a bit about doing laundry. Why don't they have dryers here? I mean it just takes so much less time. At home if I need to wash something because I want to wear it the next day, it can happen. Now if I know I want to wear something and its dirty, I have to wash it like 3 days prior. Then I have to hang it on this thing thats pretty much like a clothes line to dry for days. Air drying your clothes is kind of like starching them. They get stiff and sometimes its not pleasant. Also they don't go back to their original shapes. I tend to stretch out my shirts when I wear them cause I pull on the bottom a lot. Without dryers they stay stretched out. Ugh.
This week I'm realizing how fun it is to talk about stereotypes with people from other countries. Everyone thinks that all we eat in the United States is hamburgers and all we drink is Coca-Cola. Obviously that is not the case. Sure they are popular but not for every meal every day. Pretty much everyday someone asks me a question about an American stereotype or if something they heard is real. Haha like my host. When we had dinner a few weeks ago, she brought up a book she'd read by John Grisham. The subject of this book had something to do with Christmas and in it he talks about how Americans have contests to see who can decorate their houses with the best lights/decorations. She was completely amazed when I said this was true. It was like a piece of her life was complete. Just makes me chuckle a bit to talk about these things.
Um something exciting this week is that I've lost 13 pounds! All this walking has been doing some good. Which brings me to my Verona story. I definitely did a lot of walking!
Lets start at the beginning. So the night before I was supposed to be asleep by 9 pm because the train left super early in the morning. Obviously this going to bed early thing didn't work and I really only got about 4 hours asleep. Surprisingly when I woke up I was really awake. Maybe from the excitement who knows. Anyways I got up, got ready, and left for the train station. Its really close and it was very nice walking around Venice when its pretty much abandoned. Its so peaceful and I didn't have to shove myself through large tourist groups. I got to the train station, so nervous I was going to miss the train or get on the wrong one, but I made it. It was the first time I've ever been on a train and I have to say I like it. Its easy and kind of relaxing and I can look out the window without being afraid of how high we are. I got to Verona at 7:30 in the morning and the first thing I did was buy a map. I bought a cheaper map because I was stupid and figured I could find my way without a super comprehensive one. Boy was I wrong. After I bought the horrible map I should have gone straight to the bus to let it take me to the touristy places, but did I do that? Of course not. I set out with my crappy map and my quickly jotted down mapquest directions and had quite the adventure. To start, cars are scary. I haven't been around them in so long it was bit jarring to have them whiz past me and to actually have to look for them when crossing the street. Also, I went in the complete wrong direction I was supposed to go which took me to a place that wasn't even on my map. So I turned around after I figured this out and went back to the train station. Did I go to the bus now? Of course not. I thought I figured out the map and started walking again. After about an hour I was like this just doesn't seem right. Haha yea I walked for an hour before I realized this. While it was nice to take a walking tour of the "real" Verona I was like lets just get to where I want to go. I kept walking though figuring at any moment I would find something to help me. I soon did! It was a sign pointing to the center of Verona, where all the touristy crap is. I was overjoyed! This sign did not lead to the city center though. I walked for another hour and a half, but not along safe residential roads. Oh no...it was along the highway. I probably almost died about 5 times but hey I lived! Eventually I found civilization and got on the bus. So after like 3 hours I finally got to the first place I actually wanted to go! The rest of the Verona trip was fantastic. The city has this card called the VeronaCard that allows you to see 13 attractions around the city for 10 bucks. Pretty sweet deal. I went to 8 out of 13 during the day which is pretty good if you ask me. I walked to all of them too which makes it even more impressive lol. I saw two churches that took my breath away and the landscape was fantastic. The Romeo and Juliet attractions were kinda interesting so I'm glad I went but also kinda stupid. After walking to all these places and being on my feet for like 10 hours I decided I was done. The city was beautiful but it was starting to get dark and I was super tired. My dying legs were begging for me to return home. So went to catch a train 3 hours earlier than I planned. I didn't mind though.
Today I was supposed to go Torcello, an island like 45 minutes from Venice by waterbus, but I didn't feel like it. It was raining and my legs are very very very sore from yesterday. I have to go to do some research/studying for class. So I'm going tomorrow.
Anyways thats all I have. Until next time, peace out!


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ASP.Net CodeProject Javascript Unit Testing Visual Studio
Test-driven development (TDD) is a software development process that relies on the repetition of a very short development cycle: first the developer writes an (initially failing) automated test case that defines a desired improvement or new function, then produces the minimum amount of code to pass that test, and finally refactors the new code to acceptable standards. Here is fundamental mantra of TDD:
This technique also referred as "Red-Green-Refactor" because IDE's and test runners use red color to indicate failed tests and green color to indicate the tests that passed.
First you need to create the Test Runner, it can be an HTML file, which contains links to the QUnit Framework and your test cases. Here is the code for minimal test runner.
This DIV with Id "qunit" will display the results. And the DIV with id "qunit-fixture" will display any test case related information.
Now you need to start writing tests. For the demo purposes I am creating an Age calculator, which will take your Date of Birth as the argument and returns the number of years. Here is my calculator class.
And here is my first unit test, which will verify the GetAge function exists or not.
And open the test runner HTML. As we don't have a function like that, it will fail.
Now you to write minimal code to pass the test.
Here is the calculate function which doesn't not do anything, but helps to pass the first test. Now open the test runner again, and refresh the page.
Now you need to write a test which will verify the functionality, like the Calculate function should return a positive integer.
As expected this test will also fail, because we don't have anything implemented in the Calculate function. Now let's write some code to pass this test as well.
Now the second test will pass.
Now we can do some refactoring the unit tests, if you look into the test code, we are are duplicating the initialization of AgeCalculator. Either you can create a method which will return the instance, and call the function in the initialization or you can create a QUnit module and can use the framework feature for initialization before running every tests.
Here is the implementation.
And here is the screenshot for the same.
If you are using Visual Studio, there is a nice test adapter available for Javascript unit testing. It is called "Chutzpah - A JavaScript Test Runner". You can download it from http://chutzpah.codeplex.com/, which helps to run javascript test cases from Visual Studio itself. It is also supports Continuous integration too.
ReSharper also supports Javascript unit testing.
Here is links which may help you.
Happy Programming :)
What do you think? I would like to hear your thoughts, suggestions, and questions in the comments section below.


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"With just those voices and percussion, they did remarkable things . . . The music was equally robust and intricate." —New York Times
Singing in the disappearing Romance language of Occitan, the vocal and percussion ensemble Lo Còr de la Plana of Southern France not only brings a captivating ancient culture to life, but combines its rich traditions with 21st-century polyphony and subtle electronics. On their first U.S. tour, the irrepressible men of Lo Còr combine bendir drums, tambourines, foot-stomping, and hand-clapping with drones and call-and-response to create an utterly infectious musical experience. Lo Còr de la Plana performs its area debut on Saturday, March 28, at 8 pm in the Walker Art Center's William and Nadine McGuire Theater. The ensemble's art reflects influences ranging from chant to Bartók, Middle Eastern vocal tonalities to the Massilia Sound System. Copresented with the Cedar Cultural Center.
The language of Occitan, along with Gaelic, South German, Basque, Italic, Catalan, and French is spoken in France, but has never been an official language. A written idiom for more than 10 centuries, Occitan was the chosen language of European poets during the 12th and 13th centuries, and rich noblemen and kings, such as Eleanor of Aquitaine's grandfather, Guilhem, or Richard the Lion Hearted himself, wrote and composed Occitan pieces.
Members of Lo Còr de la Plana comment, "We present an anthology of traditional, but also original, songs that may give the listener a first overall view on how the Occitan spirit never fails to celebrate the vital energies of life; especially when pointed as close to its death, as the current French state likes to describe our culture."
Founded in 2001, Lo Còr de la Plana performs a wide-ranging repertoire, from the most religious to the most unfettered, the repetitive to the occasional. The group's influences are everywhere: in churches, factories, bars, festivals or theaters. Mixing the disconcerting paganism of old Occitan with the preoccupations of contemporary Marseille musicians, they do not renounce any influence, from Bartók to Massilia Sound System, or any origin, from Oran to Rove. Rather, their sole ambition is to evoke and resonate in their music all that their city and the world around it has given them in terms of sounds. "A police siren, a newborn baby, the remains of a paradise or a fantasyland, a drunken party, sheep, wolves . . . in short, the peaceful, heady passion of day-to-day life."
Past performances include major international festivals: Festival Respect (Czech Republic); Babel Med Music; Festival Stimmen-Voix-Voices (Germany); Festival d'Ile de France; Festival Villes des Musiques du Monde; Festival SFINKS (Belgium); Fira de Manresa (Spain); Estivada (Rodez/Haïfa, Israel); Tanz & Folkfest (Rudolstadt, Germany); Les Méditerranéennes (Argelès); Les Suds (Arles); Chorus des Hauts de Seine; Printemps de Pérouges; La Mounède & Festival Convivencia (Toulouse); and Festival de Saint Chartier. Most recently, Lo Còr was featured at Globalfest in New York and hailed by the New York Times as "The most striking group at GlobalFest. And with just those voices and percussion, they did remarkable things. They sang rich choral harmonies and joyfully ricocheting counterpoint."
Tickets to Lo Còr de la Plana are $22 ($18 Walker members) and are available at walkerart.org/tickets or by calling 612.375.7600.


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The day of independence holds a special place in history of a country. The newer generations must be educated about the struggle and glorious history of independence. To make them aware and respect this day, the parents can play fundamental role. These simple steps can create awareness among kids about the Independence Day:
- Hold a free
conversation with kids about the history and about the important events and
dates related to independence. For that, one should have good knowledge about
the history.
- Spell out the
important personalities and freedom fighters who contributed for the freedom.
Also, talk about the ways they brought about a change in the society and their
impact on the people of that time.
- Watch
documentaries, cartoon films and movies based on independence. It would be of
great interest for children.
- Visit to
historical places and museums will provide more information to kids about the
pre-independence life and the changes after independence.
- Encourage kids to participate in Independence Day festivals in schools and elsewhere.
- Teach patriotic
songs and the national anthem to develop patriotism in them.
- Educate about the significance of the national flag and meaning of each color of the flag.
Fun filled conversation and innovative techniques like watching facts on internet will help the kids to understand the significance of Independence Day.


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Did a little 55 miler with my CVC friends this morning, the Red Ride was led by the CVC race team. Yikes, pace! Was punishing as always, and I feel tired and great, as always.
All in all a great ride. And now I have the rest of the weekend left... what shall I do with it?
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text: Una O'Dwyer has a brand story that you can only wish for. From an early age she watched her father run his celebrated craft butcher store in the heritage town of Cashel Co. Tipperary. Years on she has trained in craft butchery, become learned in the entire process from the familys own farm and developed her own much loved artisan sausage and pork ranges. Handlinked, made to traditional unique recipes and bursting with quality Irish pork, Una needed a brand that captured everything that made her special. Greenhouse developed The Butcher's Daughter, simply telling Una's story and it's generations of influences. The look and feel is simple, crafted and full of Irish provenance and pride.


text: Tire Rack's suggested combo for winter, when sorted by price, seems to be Dunlop Graspic DS-3 tires and Sport Edition WX5 wheels. Does anyone have any experience with these? It seems that most folks on the forum are going with Rial wheels, which look great, but I want to consider all the options and not pay a premium unless i have to, since I think the black WX5's look fine in the web site's preview window of the wheels on the car. Also, it seems the Dunlop are not low rolling resistance- how will that affect range? Again, i want to exlore my options before buying a more expensive winter tire than i need to. Thanks.


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Lisam ML-130 frame kit
If there was a sports model of the 130 class, the LM-130 would be it. Right off you 'll notice the aggressive look of this frame, with the swept back arms and high quality carbon fiber. Designed for speed, this frame weighs just 30 grams with a top plate of 1mm, resting on a 2mm bottom plate. The quality materials and craftsmanship of the frame make for tight tolerances, you can't just feel the strength when assembled. Camera mounts and extra weight is about as minimal as it gets. There is a mounted carbon ring up front, no PDB or anything else.
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- ESC: Diatone D12 12A | ZTW Spider Lite Pro 18A | FVT LittleBee 20A
- Motor: Eachine 1104 4000kV Brushless or DYS BE1806 2300kV Brushless Black Edition
- Battery: Purple Stars 11.1v 3S 850mAh Lipo Battery
- Props: 3020
- Camera: 700tvl |1000tvl | IR Night Vision
- VTX: 5.8 200mW