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Hello girlies! 🙂
Like a year has seasons, I have phases which I undergo at different times of the year 😛 One such phase is the nail polish hoarding phase. 😀 Recently I posted my review on Color Show polishes. Today I will review the much raved Street Wear ones that are a hit among the masses, especially among the college goers. New range of shades, revamped packaging (just those cute girly stickers attached) did seem to work out for Street Wear. Anyone like me can be easily lured into buying cute looking stuff, like it happened with these. I picked some Color Show ones along with six of these as well.
Let me break the ice – These nail paints are ah-mazingg! Many shades to choose from, a very beautiful consistency for the given price tag. What more can a girl ask for, to beautify those tips of hers. 😉
25 Spill the beans
42 Fairytale Romance
38 Saucy Orange
34 Dragonfly green
29 Blue satin
12 All you need
My Experience with 6 Street Wear Color Rich Nail Polish:
These nail polishes were my favorites until the Color Show made their debut after which they were flung at the back of my drawer. Recently they launched some new shades and stuck some cute girl characters' pictures, which made me get them again. I must say, it is a good comeback. 🙂
Packaging: It is the same as the previous nail paints. A cute square bottle with a black cap; only that it has girl characters' stickers. It is travel friendly and the cap is sturdy. The brush is a little thin, fans out evenly on the nails. I found out that all the brushes are not the same; some are thin and some are okay. Shade names are mentioned on top of the cap along with shade numbers. The names are quirky and interesting.
Consistency: The consistency is also laudable, it is not as thick as Color Show ones, but not too runny either. Light shades go sheer in one coat, darker shades are better. Two coats are needed to make it completely opaque. I found the consistencies of those with shimmers runnier than those without.
Staying power: I am impressed with the lasting power, as it fared awesomely on mine. The shine and grace of the last coat disappears a day after the application, which is sad. But the nail paint stayed almost a week without any chipping sans the top coat. With chores it may last lesser than that. For the price, it is definitely appreciable.
Dying time: The first coat dries in a minute; I would suggest you leave about 15 minutes gap before applying the next coat to avoid interference. It does take a while to dry before it sets.
25 Spill the beans:
This is a lovely n*de shade with silver shimmer. It is a perfect nail paint for any day, come summers, winters or rain. It is superb for work as well when you want a 'barely there' look.
42 Fairytale Romance:
This is a bright neon pink shade, with coral hints. It is perfect for summers. But I use it all the time for my feet, since it instantly brightens up my toes. This is a must have in one's kitty. My personal favorite #1.
38 Saucy Orange:
A bright orange shade that is fit for the summers. It instantly brightens up your nails, and your mood as well.
34 Dragonfly Green:
This is my favorite one among the lot. It's a summer shade, but I don't hesitate to paint this on my tips anytime, any day. It is a calm green shade that suits only fair skin tones. My personal favorite #2.
29 Blue Satin:
Blue Satin is a cool blue shade with tons of silver and light blue micro shimmer in it. Those who adore shimmer in their paints are gonna love this one. Personally I don't like this one, since it looks more silver than blue.
12 All you need:
If you're looking for a subtle gold nail paint I would definitely recommend this one. It is an extremely pretty gold shade, with tons of gold micro shimmer in a gold base. This one is just perfect for weddings and parties, and doesn't look over the top. My personal favorite #3.
Pros of 6 Street Wear Color Rich Nail Polish:
- Cute packaging,
- Wide range of shades to choose from.
- Staying power is awesome.
- Decently priced.
Cons of 6 Street Wear Color Rich Nail Polish:
- Brush could have been better.
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Would I recommend/repurchase 6 Street Wear Color Rich Nail Polish?
I would definitely recommend to all girlies, especially college goers for these paints are a steal. I wouldn't repurchase these for now, since I already have most shades in my kitty and need to empty them. 🙂
Ciao next time 🙂 Take care.
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October 21, 2010
IMG Guide Greg Vernovage sent us this update on his travels with the USA Men's National Volleyball Team in Italy:
"It was an action packed month of travel and competition for me. I had the opportunity to travel to Italy with the USA Men's National Volleyball Team. Coaching some of the Beijing Gold Medalists as well as some up and coming great athletes of the US was a great honor. I met the team at their training facility in Anaheim. After practicing in the US for couple weeks we set off for the World Championships in Italy.
We started in Sicily in a city named Gela. Our goal here was to adapt our bodies to the time change as well as prepare for the first round of tournament pool play. In our pool was Mexico, Venezuela and Argentina. It is one thing to be from The United States of America and have people get fired up to play against you, but combine that with the fact that we are the reigning Olympic Champions and you can be assured that you are going to get everything the opponent has and then some.
We won the first pool in Reggio Calabria, a beautiful city in southern Italy overlooking the Strait of Messina. Our next round of pool play included the Czech Republic and Cameroon. The Czech Republic cleaned our clock but we got the better of Cameroon. For my Czech climbing friends out there, Yes, you beat us and yes, I may be a better guide than coach of volleyball now, but thanks for the emails!
We came in Second in that pool which sent us to Rome. I always wanted to see the Coliseum. That place is absolutely enormous. In this round we played against France and won, if we beat Italy, the host country, we advance to the final four, lose and the best we can get is 5th. We lost and had to go to yet another city, Medona. A great thing to watch as far as patriotism goes occurred before the match against Italy. As per "International Rules", each country has their Anthem played for 45 seconds. This keeps an even playing field. For the match against Italy, the 12,000 plus fans in the arena would not hear of anything short of their full anthem. When the Italian Anthem stopped, the crowd sang on. Sing they did, and most impressively I might add. An experience I'll remember for a long time.
We beat Germany and lost to Russia to come in 6th at the 2010 World Championships. A decent finish, but if you know me, not first place is what I'll remember. We've got time to get better before the London 2012 Games. The Team will be ready and hungry as ever."
Greg Vernovage
Greg will be back on board with IMG this winter with trips to Ecuador, Vinson, and Kilimanjaro.


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What is Rotary?
Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. In more than 160 countries worldwide, approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 30,000 Rotary clubs.
HEB Center Fundraiser
Sun City and Rotary e-Club 5870 members held another successful fundraising event at the HEB Center on Aug. 17 to help raise money for Rotary activities.
This particular event was a rodeo, and members Bill Piotrowski, Karen Block, John Skannel, Adaire Wolf, and Cole Harris participated. Training is required to volunteer, but this is a great way to help raise money and enjoy the company of fellow Rotarians. If interested in learning more, contact Bill Piotrowski.
Guatemala Update by Tricia Johnson
The trip has been productive and very worth while. Our trip itineraries are typically very full, and this one is no different. A list of our tasks and site visits and the reasons for each are below:
CAP in LA Parroquia, La Zona Reyna – Rotary project, celebrated the completion of purchasing and outfitting the clinic with their new medical equipment, project includes training of midwives and nurses for maternal and child health. Los Gozosos, Chimaltenango – UbF project, celebrated the donation of a transport van to an orphanage for special needs kids. A majority of the kids are lifelong residents of the facility, as they have no families that claim them.
Caracol, Caracolito, Joya Large – Rotary project, celebrated the completion of a water supply project and the eventual completion of latrines. Uspantan Hospital – Past Rotary and UbF projects, checked on past projects that have included supplying an ambulance, industrial washer and dryer for cleaning hospital linens, and ultrasound and other equipment.
Semutz and Tamborcito, La Zona Reyna – Rotary project, celebrated the start of a new water project in these two remote villages. The residents were much more accepting of us as visitors than they were the first time we visited last year. We have developed some trust in the community.
In addition to the above projects, we visited a number of proposed project sites where communities requested either a school or water project.
After leaving Uspantan, the team then reviewed the list of potential projects to assess which projects are viable for Rotary and/or UbF.
MESSAGE FROM DG Jerry Chapman
Happy New Rotary Year
Wow! A new Rotary year is underway. It started off on a good note with a very successful RYLA camp. One hundred teenagers came from all corners of our district. New friendships were made. Campers learned about service and inclusiveness. There was some work and lots of fun.
Rotary is the only organization that changes leadership annually at all levels; from the Rotary International President to the Club President. For me, the journey to serve as your governor started two years ago. There has been a lot of preparation. I've met many of you during club visits along with Rotarians around the world.
My commitment to the district governor interview committee was to leave the district better off than when I start my year of service. I hope you share my excitement and will join with me to make a difference in the year ahead and have fun on the journey. Each of our clubs has a different personality, but all share a common goal to make a difference locally and globally. I look forward to learning more about your projects and how your club reaches out in your communities and the world.
Rotary International President Barry Rassin selected "Being the Inspiration" as his theme for this year. Let us inspire ourselves to new heights and transcend the barriers we encounter. The possibilities are only limited by our vison and efforts.
Rotary International has had a profound impact globally and locally, but it's not just service and ethical business practices that tie its members together. It's also shared experiences and interests. In Texas, a common point of interest, and occasional discussion at Rotary meetings, has been the Texas Lottery. Since its inception in 1992, the Texas Lottery has become a popular pastime, not just for its potential windfall, but also for its contributions to state programs like public education and veterans' assistance. In many ways, the goals of the Texas Lottery align with those of Rotary International: to contribute to the welfare of the community.
When participating in the Texas Lottery, it is crucial to stay updated with the latest lottery results. Several Rotary members engage in this shared activity and often discuss their experiences, the thrill of potential winning numbers, and the anticipation that comes with each draw. Checking the results from official sources, like the Texas Lottery's website or app, ensures accuracy and validity. It's an activity that adds a bit of excitement to their regular gatherings and helps create a stronger bond within the club.
Winning numbers are drawn for various lottery games like Lotto Texas, Texas Two Step, and Texas Triple Chance, each with its unique game rules and prize structure. Participating in these games is more than just a chance for a monetary win. It's a moment of shared suspense and excitement, of possibility, and camaraderie among Rotarians.
Interestingly, the parallels between the ideals of Rotary and participating in the lottery extend beyond merely playing the games. The revenue generated by the Texas Lottery goes towards supporting public education and other vital state programs. This act of giving back to the community resonates with Rotary's commitment to service and building a better society.
As we move forward, let's embrace these shared experiences, these moments that, though seemingly mundane, work to bring us closer. Whether it's working together on a humanitarian project or sharing the excitement of the Texas Lottery, these shared experiences make us stronger. They reinforce our commitment to Rotary's principles and remind us of the impact we can make, both locally and globally. As we continue to be the inspiration in Rotary, let's remember to enjoy these shared moments and carry the values we uphold into every aspect of our lives.
Myself, along with all the district volunteers are a resource to assist you. August will find training options that will take a deeper dive into the workings of the Rotary Foundation, club membership growth and retention ideas, along with public image training. Please see the district calendar on our website, https://rotarydistrict5870.org for training dates and to register.
Have a great year; be proud to be a Rotarian.
Jerry Chapman
District Governor, 2018-19
"Don't wait. The time will never be just right." Napoleon Hill
Rotary International President, 2018-19, Barry Rassin, August 2018
A well-known saying goes, "If you want to change the world, go home and love your family." That doesn't mean people should ignore the needs outside their own homes; instead, they should pay attention to the needs within.
It can be tempting, when our priority is service, to focus only on the things that look like service: the projects, the planning, the work that yields a visible benefit to those who need it. But to do that work effectively, we need to keep our own house in order. In Rotary, that means conducting ourselves in accordance with the principles of Rotary, treating others with respect, and following The Four-Way Test. It means maximizing our impact by planning carefully and stewarding our resources wisely. And it means looking after the long-term health of our organization by ensuring that our membership is strong, engaged, and healthy.
Our membership has hovered around the same 1.2 million mark for 20 years. We aren't growing, and our membership is getting older. We have too many clubs that don't have the knowledge or motivation to have an impact: clubs that don't know what we're doing on a global level, clubs that don't know about our programs or our Foundation, that don't even know how to get involved. And with a membership that is still mostly male, we clearly aren't doing enough to become the organization of choice for women who are seeking to serve.
We are a membership organization first. If we want to achieve the goals we've set for ourselves, we need to put membership first. All of us have a responsibility to take membership seriously, not only by inviting prospective members, but also by making sure new members are welcomed into clubs that offer them something of value. If you see someone walk into a meeting and hesitate, be sure that person has a place to sit and is part of the conversation. If you're enthusiastic about a Rotary program, make sure your club knows about it and knows how to get involved. If you see a need in your community, talk about it at this week's meeting. If we want to be part of an organization that's strong, that's active, that's having an impact – start at home, and Be the Inspiration in Rotary.


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South African President Jacob Zuma says 67 South Africans died when a church building collapsed last Friday in Lagos, Nigeria.
Calling Tuesday a particularly difficult time for his country, he described the tragedy as the largest number of South Africans to die in a single incident outside the country in recent years.
Nigerian authorities say a guest house collapsed on the grounds of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, which is a major attraction for religious-minded tourists.
Investigators believe the strain of additional stories under construction on top of the house caused the collapse.
It is unclear if there are any more victims or what their nationalities would be.
Some information for this report comes from AFP and Reuters.


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Simplifying hinge installation in cabinets and boxes, this template makes it easy to get an exact fit every time.
Designed to work with a template guided router, it lets you quickly waste material from the hinge gain. The result is a clean, precisely sized mortise that requires no trimming other than to square the corners with a chisel.
The template has a 4 1/2" × 7 1/2" acrylic plate that registers against one surface of the workpiece and a 9 3/4" long pine fence that registers against the perpendicular surface to ensure accurate positioning. Accommodating hinge leaves from 1/2" to 2" long and from 1/4" to 1" wide, it has an adjustable opening that butts against the edges of each hinge, setting the dimensions by direct reference, so any size variations between individual pieces of hardware won't result in errors in your finished work.
The template has a 1/16" offset, so it should be used with a template guide that has an outside diameter 1/8" larger than the bit (e.g., a 3/8" guide with a 1/4" bit).
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SpareFoot, an online marketplace for self-storage, has ranked the 10 Tidiest Towns in America among the 100 most-populated metro areas in the United States. The company used a formula examining consumer spending on cleaning supplies, hired housekeepers and available self-storage to determine rankings. Albuquerque, N.M., ranked first, followed by Little Rock, Ark., and an area consisting of Palm Bay, Melbourne and Titusville, Fla.
For each market, SpareFoot used a mixture of data sources to determine consumers percentage of income spent on cleaning supplies, how many maids and housekeepers work in the area, and the amount of self-storage square footage available per capita. The company made statistical adjustments for tourist markets with particularly heavy concentrations of maids and housekeepers, such as Las Vegas and Honolulu.
According to the rankings, Albuquerque has nearly 11 square feet of storage space per person, with residents spending an average of $662 a year for housekeeping supplies on a per-capita income of $35,000. Little Rock (13 square feet per person) and the third-place Florida communities (13.6 square feet) had more available self-storage space per capita than Albuquerque, but both those markets spend less on cleaning supplies and housekeeping services, according to SpareFoot.
According to professional organizer and author Liz Davenport, owner of Order from Chaos, Albuquerques lack of residential attics and basements also likely played a role in the citys top ranking, including the popularity of self-storage to remove clutter from homes. "One of the other side effects of not having attics and basements is your clutter is right in front of you," she said. "There's no place to hide it, and because it's right there, it bugs you."
Chattanooga, Tenn., and the combined Florida communities of Cape Coral and Fort Meyers rounded out the Top 5. The full Top 10 ranking and statistics can be viewed on SpareFoots website.
Based in Austin, Texas, and founded in 2008, SpareFoot.com helps consumers find and reserve self-storage units, with comparison shopping tools that show real-time availability and exclusive deals. With a network of more than 6,500 storage facilities ranging from mom-and-pop operations to real estate investment trusts, the company reaches prospective storage renters though partnerships with brands including SelfStorage.com, Apartments.com and Penske Truck Rental.
- MarketWatch: SpareFoot Releases List of 10 Tidiest Towns in America
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Handmade Vacation Souvenirs
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I think that's a brilliant idea, so much more personal than some of the 'tat' that can be bought! xReplyDelete
Such a creative way to remember your vacation time. You are quite an artist. Your souvenirs turned out great.ReplyDelete
Clever idea. I was thinking I'd have all the rocks mixed up by the time I came home. I think I'd take a Sharpie along and label each one as I picked it up, and maybe a photo or two to document the spot.ReplyDelete
Sometimes the best souvenirs are things you don's usually consider souvenirs. I like to collect spices and herbs when I travel, so I have a taste of that city, sate or country for months to come (I vacuum seal them when I get home to make them last longer). Many years ago when I was a teen on vacation in Nice, I bought some yarn which I made into an afghan. It always reminds me of that trip. Mostly when I travel in Europe I am aghast at what things cost, and keenly aware that I can buy exactly the same products at home for less money. It's truly hard to find "real" souvenirs, but you've come up with a grand solution. I have discovered, though, in Europe you can find crafts stores that cater to tourists which feature local artisans at affordable prices (not unlike Ten Thousand Villages). For those of us not quite up to your painting abilities, local crafts make a nice souvenir and help the artists.
Wow! What an awesome idea! Love these!ReplyDelete
This is such a great idea! I love the beach rock. I may just have to do this with my girls. I would love for you to link this up to the challenge on my blog this week. The challenge is "Life at the Beach." This is perfect. It starts Wednesday night. Come on over!ReplyDelete
what a great idea! if I had artistic talent, I'd do that, too.ReplyDelete
Okay i'm so doing this!ReplyDelete
What a great idea to paint vacay memories onto the stones. Love this! Visiting from Tatertots and Jello.ReplyDelete


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Project raises awareness and helps destigmatize anxiety disorders. The exploration of anxiety evolves through an interactive audio-visual installation, with audio testimonies of people who have once felt it strongly. While listening to the statements, visitors are in the mirror-circled room, an illusory infinite space, surrounded by the multiplied lights reflecting the differences in brain waves in a relaxed and aroused anxious state. They are asked to place a GSR device on their index finger in order to generate and record signals based on their emotional response to the story and the environment. The GSR responses are compared in order to explore how the experiences of anxiety influence the visitors and whether they respond to the same stimuli in a similar way.
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Ever since the beginning of time, the deep emotional bonds have been inevitably created between humans and animals whenever they interact, and the relationship between scientists and laboratory animals is no exception. "Sacrifices for the greater good" is the sincerest symbiosis of science and art, which is precisely why it can attempt to evoke the difficult and moving symbiosis that arises between scientists and laboratory animals. We want to show you this relationship in its barest form, with the utmost respect for the animals, that have indebted us so much.
"... Remember me by…" represents an interactive light installation inspired by the research on the process of dementia. Scientific results point to the possibility that no memory is forever lost, but instead becomes inaccessible due to the loss of connections among the nerve cells. The piece explores the relationship and emotional connection with the personal memories, through an intimate experience created to prompt self-reflection, and ask the question as to how much our identity depends on these memories. The installation itself uses our need to be remembered and become a part of someone's memories.
Brain Pictures is a multidisciplinary research project connecting scientific methodologies and knowledge with artistic practice. The core of the project is the assumption that an art work activates the patterns of neural networks through external, internal or both stimuli, while the observer plays a crucial role with a set of ontological, epistemological, sociological, political and economic implications.
"I sit and worry about her" is a musical improvisation experiment that explores an authentic artistic expression through neuroscience, technology and social engagement. The working concept resembles an incessant and endless parental worry, presented auto-ethnographically through the sonification of brain waves, a constant improvised caring song. During this collaborative event, 4 mothers are subjected to the immediate brain wave analysis through the EEG monitoring.
Can you picture a perfect scenery? Can you create in your mind a beautiful, idyllic landscape where an infinite intensely green field merges with the swaying tree top branches of the surrounding woods, while innumerous animals swirl all around? Maybe you also see a narrow stream meander through. Are there people, or they are missing? And, if they are absent, is it possible to picture and establish this magnificent ambiance without the human brain? Without the organ that has been developing and evolving in our heads for millions of years. Finally, do you know what is necessary for this picture to be created in your mind?


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The Door
by Franz Wright
Going to enter the aged horizontal cellar door
(the threshing leaves, the greenish light
of the approaching storm)
you suddenly notice you're opening the cover of an
enormous book.
One that's twice as big as you are—
but you know all about that:
the groping descent alone in total darkness,
You know what you're looking for, and you forget, and
maybe you have no idea
yet. But you know something is down there, and a
light you need to find
before you can even begin to search . . .
I had lunch with my daughter in Detroit the other day, and she took me on a tour of the building where she's interning, the historic Chrysler House. The highlight of the tour was the basement offices of dPop, a commercial interior design firm whose work is—
I have a few photos to share of their passionate, thoughtful, provocative workspace (truly, it is), but first a thought on why I put Franz Wright's poem on the door to an underground vault. Inside the vault is dPop's conference room, presumably where lots of creative work takes place. And Wright's poem captures the creative process so well:
You know what you're looking for, and you forget, and
maybe you have no idea
yet. But you know something is down there
Here's the interior of the vault. Only a few of the safe deposit boxes have been opened.
Notice the hat and glasses of the Invisible Man in the corner.
Another conference room, this one bright as a movie space station.
A workhorse, I guess–
Those are soldiers, ghostly on the wall.
For another poem of Wright's and a short biography, link here.


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I often get requests from readers for weekend getaways in the lower Midwest. Here's a new one to add to the list, courtesy of my recent road trip. Assuming you start from Kansas City, this itinerary will take two days to complete, with an overnight stay in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. However, you could pick and choose among these recommendations to fit your time frame.
Southeast Kansas Getaway
Day 1:
- From downtown Kansas City, take I-35 south to Olathe and pick up Hwy 169 South. If it's lunch time, be sure to stop at Beethoven's #9 in Paola for real German food.
- Continue 100 miles south from Olathe on 169 to Chanute, Kansas, to tour the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum. The Johnsons were the first Americans to make documentary films of the native tribes of Africa and the South Pacific. Their adventures will thrill you! This museum is a little-known gem in Kansas' tourism crown. Seriously, don't miss it.
If you are a Laura Ingalls Wilder fan, you may want to add a 40-minute detour at this point. 33 miles south of Chanute, you can take Hwy 160 West to Independence, and Hwy 75 South to 5701 3000 Rd., Independence, KS, to see the actual land where Charles Ingalls built a log cabin for his family. The tiny Little House on the Prairie historic site now contains a replica cabin, a hand-dug well attributed to Ingalls, a one-room school house and a post office, both from the nearby village of Wayside. The site is a great grass-roots effort to preserve local history. That said, if you're not already a fan of the Little House books, it probably won't change your mind.
- If you choose to skip the Little House on the Prairie, continue 50 miles south from Chanute on 169 to Coffeyville, where in 1892 the bank-robbing Dalton Gang met its doom in a spectacular shoot-out. The C.M. Condon & Co. Bank building still stands, and the Dalton Defenders Museum tells the story of the gang's failed attempt to rob two banks in the same day. It's a true Wild West tale worth investigating.
- From Coffeyville turn west on Hwy 166, then south on Hwy 75 to reach Bartlesville, OK, your stop for the night. Read this post for more about Bartlesville's very cool Price Tower.
Day 2
When you're ready to leave Bartlesville, you have several options.
- You can go back the way you came, but where's the fun in that?
- You can drive 20 minutes west to the Pioneer Woman Mercantile in Pawhuska. Why not? You're practically there already. If you stay for a meal, you'll be too stuffed to care how you get home.
- You can follow Hwy 60 east 40 miles to Vinita, where you'll join historic Route 66. Take 66 to Joplin, a 61-mile journey that takes an average of 1 hour 20 minutes on the legendary two-lane road. Sound slow? It is. These days Route 66 is very much the scenic route. Be prepared to stop for the quirky towns and stellar views it's known for. You can make up for lost time in Joplin, where Interstate 49 will let you speed north to Kansas City. Or…..
- You can follow Route 66 to Baxter Springs Kansas, where you'll turn north on Hwy 69. This route is especially recommended to Civil War history buffs.
- Pittsburg KS is home to rival restaurants Chicken Mary's and Chicken Annie's. Why not stop at one for lunch? If you're feeling ambitious (and you didn't go to the Merc), why not stop at both?
- Fort Scott is the start of your Civil War History lesson. Learn about life in a pioneer army fort (1842-73) at the Fort Scott National Historic Site. The fort served as a Union supply depot, hospital and place of refuge on the western front of the Civil War.
- 20 miles north of Fort Scott, the Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site is the only major Civil War battlefield in Kansas. Take the KS 52-W exit off Hwy 69, and drive 1 mile to 20437 W. 850th Rd. A self-guided walking tour is available dawn-dusk, with a visitors center open May-October 10 am to 5 pm Wed-Sat.
- To complete the Civil War lesson, travel 9 miles north on Hwy 69 to Marais des Cygnes Massacre State Historic Site. The history of this self-guided site is closely linked to that of Mine Creek Battlefield.
- If you tire of Civil War history, refresh your senses with a stop at La Cygnes Lake and Wildlife Area. You won't be sorry.
As you leave LaCygne, KS, you have roughly a 1-hr, 15-minute drive to reach downtown Kansas City.
Happy travels!
Important to Note:
- Small museums and other historic sites are generally not open on Sundays. Please plan accordingly.
- Most of the museums listed here charge an entrance fee. Follow the links to their websites for details.


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September 13, 2018 – Even as Barton's Emergency Response Team continues to closely monitor Hurricane Florence and the updated storm track models, the College is preparing to welcome students back to campus and to classes as soon as possible following the storm.
Campus preparations have been carried out this week with great efficiency and care to ensure the safety of our Barton students, faculty, and staff. Our thanks is offered to essential campus personnel who will remain on duty during the storm period. Your service is very much appreciated.
We continue to encourage everyone to use good judgment and caution throughout the storm period. Please stay safe.
Students who were unable to leave campus must continue to abide by storm-related guidelines, which require everyone to remain in the designated shelter space on campus (Waters Hall) throughout the storm period. Please note that students will not be able to return to their residence hall rooms until Dr. Chrissy Coley, Vice President for Student Engagement and Success, has given permission. Food service and student activities will be provided at the storm shelter location on campus.
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The Radical Tour CO is made for the powerful player who needs stability as well. In addition to its composite hitting surface, it features the new Control Stabilizer Technology (CST) for added stability during powerful rallies. HEAD's Composite Hitting Surface (CHS) combines a soft feel and more power for added comfort, while the Comfort Grip System ensures a tremendous feel and enhanced vibration dampening.
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This set is one of my favorite choices for toddlers of all ages and interests. Why? It is a safe, fun, clean-able toy that doesn't require a USB connection or a battery. That isn't a complete oddity, but it getting more rare every year. This toy is a great choice for kids with ASD, SPD, low muscle tone and hypermobility. And children will play with it for years. I like recommending toys that have the possibility of wearing out before they are thrown out.
In this age of edible pouches and pre-cut meal packages, your child might not realize that corn comes on a cob, or that there is a purple food; eggplant. Learning about food through play is a wonderful way to introduce food preparation and an interest in healthy food choices.
Let's unpack the benefits of this great set:
- The theme is food; familiar and fun for most kids. It encourages imaginative play and can be used by more than one child at a time.
- The materials are lightweight and easy to clean. The food toys made of wood sound so great, so holistic …until your toddler has chucked one into the flat screen TV in your family room! Or at his sister's head! And for kids who lick or suck on toys, well, I don't think most kids should be consuming paint. I'd prefer it if kids didn't lick toys, but lots of them do from time to time. Plastic is a better choice for kids with a weak grasp as well. Some children will revert to an immature or atypical grasp on a heavy object but can sustain a mature grasp on a lightweight item.
- Different ages can enjoy this toy. Very young toddlers simply connect and disconnect the velcro pieces. Slightly older kids can practice color matching, and preschool kids can practice cutting with the super-safe knife in the set. Even older kids can create elaborate pretend play. I have had three and four year-olds preparing a pretend Shabbos meal, using a Kleenex to cover the bread. Adorable!
- The shapes are primarily cylinders and spheres. Why is that good for motor development? The arches in the hand are developed by hand use, and grasping these shapes encourages the use of the intrinsic muscles, deep in the palm of the hand. Along with the thumb muscles and some of the hand muscles that originate in the forearm, these are the muscles needed to achieve the support necessary for skilled hand use.
A hint for use with the smallest kids; don't match the shapes. Match contrasting colors and shapes so that it is easier for children to figure out where to place their fingers to assemble and separate the pieces.
A hint for kids with a weak grasp of sensory discrimination issues: Offer them the most textured shapes. The irregular textures will help them maintain their grasp as they pull or push.
Looking for more ideas for hand skill development? Check out The Hypermobile Hand: More Than A Strength Problem and For Kids With Sensory Issues and Low Tone, Add Resistance Instead of Hand-Over-Hand Assistance.


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It's coming this weekend and Rebecca Moriarty shares the highlights of the con and why you should attend...
This is a guest blog by Rebecca Moriarty, founder of League of Extraordinary Cosplayers and Head of Press for London Gaming Anime Con :
Top of the highlights to look out for over the weekend is our headline guest Colleen Clickenbeard, American voice actress. This is a great opportunity for One Piece fans as Colleen voices the lead, Luffy, also a bonus for Dragon Ball Z fans as she voices Gohan! Colleen will be doing a free signing between 1pm and 3pm on Sunday for fans, so don't miss out!
The event is very close to Valentine's Day, so we have decided to add a little romance with a fun cosplay "blind date" event, in style of Cilla Black's '90s show. For the first time ever we're also holding a convention speed dating event, which I have the honour of organising. This will be a great way to meet new people and maybe even help you find The One! We even have Ai My Maid, a Japanese inspired maid café, serving heart shaped cakes, cookies and pastries to get you in the mood...
Although gaming will be a big part of the con this year, cosplay has always and forever will be an important factor of our events, with the UK high profile cosplayers attending as guests to provide panels, advice and workshops; including Tabitha Lyons, Kelly Jean and Stacey Rebecca. For attendees we have our cosplay contest on the Sunday with a grand prize of £100, which would be a great investment for a future costume.
You may have seen that I recently participated in the E4 series Geeks where I jetted off to Los Angeles with two other cosplayers, where we shared our hobby with LA. Along with some of the other participants in the series, I will be hosting a panel at 6pm on Saturday regarding the portrayal of cosplayers on TV, discussing our experience and additionally discussing Heroes Of Cosplay , another reality show.
A reason that many of our attendees choose to come to London Anime Gaming Con is the social side, with the conventions relaxed atmosphere and lively parties including a glow stick rave and j-pop tunes. That is the reason this year we have introduced an opening night party on Friday which is free for weekend ticket holders, £5 for everyone else. More info can be found at the Facebook page .
The event takes place at London Metropolitan University , Holloway Road. Tickets for the event can be bought on the door priced £13 (Saturday) or £10 (Sunday). For more information regarding the convention, visit the official website . The convention is also on Twitter .


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Hey Randy! I feel like it's been a while since I've said hello.
I was one of those who read your 2009 Manifesto the moment it dropped. I'm very interested to read your new one. The title is intriguing. I'm assuming your going to talk about what we call what we do.
Personally I love the term "MLM" and don't really care to drop the label due to a bunch of misconceptions due to past poor behaviors. I understand and fully agree that "sales" is actually what we do but it's not the sales component of our game that is so attractive. To me, and the reason I prefer MLM sales over traditional sales, it's about the leverage that comes from the multiple levels of sales volume generated in the organization.
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Once a student has reached junior year, deciding on and preparing for the college entrance exams is critical. It is the fastest way to improve or bring down a college application. Students who have less than stellar grades will improve their chances of being admitted to colleges considerably with impressive test scores. Similarly, students who have impeccable academic records can drastically decrease their chances of getting into their dream schools if they perform poorly on standardized tests.
In short, a lot is riding on these tests. There are several ways to prepare for these types of tests including independent practice, ACT test prep classes and private tutoring. We have found at Chicago Academic that private tutoring yields the best results because it is completely customized for the individual student.
The decision of which exam to take, the SAT or ACT, may be determined simply by the admission criteria of the schools to which the student is applying. Generally, both exams are ubiquitously accepted in the United States.
Although there is no hard science that proves that the ACT or SAT is easier, the student probably wants to determine which test format best suits their strengths. Each test has different emphases and familiarity with their individual structures may help sort out which is better suited for the student.
The ACT sports four multiple-choice subject tests covering English, Math, Reading Comprehension, and Science Reasoning. These are designed to evaluate overall educational development and ability to complete college-level work.
As far as scoring goes, subject test scores (ranging from 1 to 36) are determined after throwing out any incorrect answers. There is no penalty for guessing on the ACT. The four areas are then averaged together to come up with the overall, or composite, score.
The ACT also includes an optional 30-minute writing test designed to measure skills in planning and writing a short essay. This segment provides a chance to show the students writing skills! If the student opts to take it, the additional scores will be reported. These scores are reported separately.
So, if writing is a weak area, the student may want to take the ACT and skip the writing section, since it's currently optional (although some schools require it).
When looking at the SAT in comparison to the ACT, a clear difference is that the SAT is designed to evaluate general thinking and problem- solving abilities. It starts with a required 25-minute essay. This is the start to the Writing section, which is completed in addition to the Critical Reading and Math sections.
The SAT differs from the ACT in terms of the amount of time given to complete it (3 hours and 5 minutes) and the format used to provide answers. Similar to the ACT, the SAT has multiple-choice areas, but it also has a part in the Math section where students are required to produce their answers. And unlike the ACT, the SAT does penalize for wrong answers on the multiple-choice questions (but not on the student-produced ones).
When considering the ACT vs. the SAT, keep in mind that both tests allot ample time for completion, but the SAT has fewer questions — 140 compared to the 215 on the ACT. The SAT also focuses heavily on vocabulary, while the ACT hones in on grammar and punctuation.
At Chicago Academic, parents are always asking us which test their child should prepare for, the ACT or SAT. We understand that every student is different, with their own academic stregnths and weaknesses. Given similar Explore and PSAT test scores, or some other preliminary score on either exam, our opinion is that the ACT is an easier exam to prepare for. First, the level of vocabulary required is not as severe as the SAT. Most importantly is the predictability of the ACT experience.
The ACT sections are always the same legnth, with the same sections in the same order. This allows for a highly effective personal test taking strategy to be developed. Chicago Academic helps each student design a personalized strategy, including time management, for each section of the exam, based on its predictability.
We believe given all factors being equal, students time would be better utilized preparing for the ACT, whether it be on their own, in a class or with a private test prep tutor.
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One of the worst things a storyteller can do when telling the story of, or to, young people is condescend to them. Many don't take the thoughts and opinions of young people seriously, and that's …
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One of the worst things a storyteller can do when telling the story of, or to, young people is condescend to them. Many don't take the thoughts and opinions of young people seriously, and that's something that director Mitch Dickman didn't want to be guilty of with his new film, "Silent Rose."
"So many kids have stories to tell, and so often they feel talked down to and patronized," Dickman, who is also the founder of Listen Productions, said. "For this film all the kids are not actors, and they pushed me in a lot of great ways. I want to keep working with students in other projects moving forward."
The film is a narrative feature that blends both fact and fiction as it explores what day-to-day life is like for modern students. It's set during the 2016 election cycle and examines everything from racial inequality to lockdown drills and beyond. And since it's all told through the eyes of real students at the Denver School of the Arts, it provides an honest window into what many are experiencing.
A particular focus of the film is the responsibility to not be silent in the face of injustice. Dickman was inspired by The White Rose German movement during the Nazi's reign during World War II, a non-violent, student-led movement resisted the Nazis. This connection is made all the more powerful because of the performance of lead actor and co-creator Shatira Herrera, a mixed-race student in a predominately white high school.
"There were lots of different inspirations for the film, but Shatira really inspired me to go with something different. She's quiet but has this great intrigue and visual component to her," Dickman said. "I think we're lucky to see her at this existential stage in her life where she's figuring out her voice and how to use it."
While Dickman worked to ensure that the story could believably take place anywhere across the country, it was filmed entirely in Colorado and primarily in the metro area, something he is very passionate about. During his career he's been a part of films that have shown in Sundance, like "Casting Jon Benet," "Being Evel" and "Hanna Ranch."
"I love listening to people's stories and crafting them into films, and there are so many stories to tell and listen to here in Colorado," Dickman said. "There are a lot of talented documentary people in Colorado, and I know we can do a lot here."
With all the current attention on the Black Lives Matter movement and the struggle for equality, plus an election just months away, the topics explored in "Silent Rose" feel timelier than ever.
"Those of us who aren't people of color are never going to fully understand what their life is like, but I hope this film becomes a learning opportunity and chance for conversation," Dickman said. "It's not just about voting - there are things we can do all the time. People have voices, and we need to listen."
Visit www.Topic.com to stream "Silent Rose," and look for community screenings in the coming months.
DMNS reopens to guests
After months of shutdown and providing connections online, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science announced its reopening for June 23. And the globally celebrated The Art of the Brick is open as well.
As the museum reopens, some changes that visitors will notice include purchasing tickets/entry time in advance, wearing a face covering that covers both nose and mouth and encouragement to frequently wash hands and maintain a physical distance of at least 6 feet from other groups. According to provided information, the museum will conduct regular hygiene assessments and added hand sanitizer stations through the facility.
Visit www.dmns.org for more information and to make a reservation.
Clarke's Concert of the Week - The Roots Picnic livestream
The annual Roots Picnic in Philadelphia is one of the best and most varied hip-hop and R&B festivals one can attend in the US, and this year the event is switching over to a virtual format to keep fans safe while still providing great music.
The 13th annual festival will begin streaming at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 27 and will feature The Roots, Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch, SZA, Polo G and G Herbo. Since the event is a partnership with When We All Vote (which aims to increase voter participation in elections), the festival will also feature appearances from Michelle Obama, Tom Hanks, Janelle Monáe, Lin-Manuel Miranda and more.
The picnic will be livestreamed on The Roots YouTube channel.
Streaming style - 'They Gotta Have Us'
Black writers, directors, actors and creatives have played a vital and often unrecognized role in Hollywood and the film industry since its inception. This rich history and present are the subject of Simon Frederick's three-part documentary series, "They've Gotta Have Us."
Film history gets explored through interviews with some of the most talented artists in the industry - everything from the rise of Sidney Poitier to Blaxploitation films and beyond - as well as the way films and stars fought for societal change.
Don't miss it on Netflix.
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Protecting the safety and security of a home and place of business is of huge importance. Fortunately, with the many breakthroughs that have taken place in technology today, we now have sophisticated security systems available for use in residences and commercial properties. These high-tech systems make it easier than ever to safeguard our homes and businesses around-the-clock.
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Today, closed circuit TV cameras (CCTV) are the industry standard for providing video security. These cameras have the capability to move between both Transfer Video Interface (TVI) and Internet Protocol (IP) systems with ease, both of which operate at a standard of 1080P video quality. CCTV systems can now be customized to fit the special needs of businesses, to ensure that customers have the type of service that's right for them. The range of available cameras include:
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Is this security camera system HD 1080P Video Quality?:
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TVI Systems are Great HD 1080P Systems that allow HD Over Coax Video Transmissions (Compatible with RG59 Wiring). Very Affordable Systems that are NOT dependent on the Internet, Network Bandwidth Speeds and DO NOT REQUIRE Network Hardware such as Network Switchs or Network Infrastructures. IP Systems deliver HD 1080P Video Quality and HIGHER, yet use ONLY CAT5E or CAT6 Digital Network Cable, require excellent Network Bandwidth Connections, Require Network Switches and sometimes a separate Localized Network. Both technologies are excellent security solutions, yet both technologies are for specific security applications!
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The amount of recording time you need for your specific security needs is extremely important! The more video storage that is available or that can be added to a DVR (Digital Video Recorder) or NVR (Network Video Recorder) is a very crucial and critical feature to any CCTV Security Camera System. Always consult with a CCTV Security Expert about Digital Hard Drives available or that can be added to your system!
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Le Hamel Retirement Village
9 Boundary Street (Corner of Boundary Street & Hastings River Drive), Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Prices from $340,000
Retirement Living in Port Macquarie.
Enjoy breakfast on the patio with the birds? Play a round of bowls? Shop in town? Walk along the river or go for a dip at the beach? Or simply enjoy the company of good friends and neighbours? At Le Hamel village, the choice is yours.
Comprising of 35 1 bedroom + 1 Study Villa's, Le Hamel village is a pet-friendly community where you can live the life you want, surrounded by beautiful gardens and close to the heart of Port Macquarie on the beautiful NSW north coast.
Featuring maintenance-free living, the village offers a lifestyle based on security and peace of mind and is ideally located less than 100 metres from the beautiful Hastings River, local clubs and just a short drive away from the local Settlement City Shopping Centre and Panthers Port Macquarie.
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Welcome to yer orientation. I am Agent Max Lombardi. I am your instructor, on account that my leg is broken and someone in Personnel hates me.
Now, you're here because the possibility exists that you are not jackasses and might could be useful in the containment of anomalous items what are going to try to kill you.
So, let's start with the basic mission. We are out to find weird shit and bring it back, and then to contain it. Your more scholarly colleagues are the ones who study it from behind bullet-proof glass and bitch about how hard their job is. They are receiving a similar briefing in Room 67. They got donuts and coffee in there, just in case you was hopin' there might be some modicum of justice in this cold, uncarin' bitch of a universe.
Anyway, some of youse are gonna be retrieval, like me, while others are gonna be containment. You might even switch it around sometimes. Retrieval generally is preceeded by investigation by intel. Intel—who also have coffee and donuts, in case you were wonderin' how far the budget stretches—will go forth, find leads, gather facts, and then tell you sweet fuck all.
On receipt of this dearth of information, you will go out to exotic locales where you will be forbidden from stoppin' and havin' a drink or conversin' with the locals what aren't tryin' to kill you. You will go to where intel tells you the whatever-the-fuck is. An agent much higher on the food chain than you will go and talk to people for the purpose of figurin' out what's goin' on. Do not envy this agent. Shit goes wrong, he's in the worst place possible. Anyway, once he gives the go-ahead, the rest of the team comes in and takes out the skip as quiet as possible.
Skip, by the way, is what we call said anomalous entities. I am sure I do not need to tell you where it comes from.
Now, sometimes skips don't come along so quiet as we would like. I mean, sure, maybe it's a nice inanimate object that don't hurt no one, or some guy who don't even want to go around free if he's hurtin' someone. Most of the time, it's somethin' easy. But sometimes, it's somethin' that really don't want to come along quiet-like an' it has the means to enforce its wishes. So you apply stronger coercion. Ideally, intel will have figured out what this skip can take an' you can proceed directly to enough firepower to knock it loopy. Ideally, we would have donuts and coffee. Since we usually go in knowin' jack shit, you'll start off with your bare hands and work up from there.
Now, at a certain point, it looks like yer gonna have to choose between catchin' the skip an' comin' home on your own two feet. Who here is willin' to die rather than give up on the mission? One, two, three, four… Okay, you five fail. Counter to what some dingbats will tell you, the latter is actually the preferred option. Capturin' skips is the name of the game, but findin' agents who can actually do the fuckin' job is hard, an' you can always catch more skips later on. Your best option is to run the fuck away. That way, they can always send someone else in to get the fucker. If you can't, an' it comes down to a life-or-limb decision, that's when you pull out your gun and you shoot the fucker. If that don't work, you shoot it again, because ninety-nine times outta a hundred, shootin' will work if you do enough of it.
This don't mean you got leave to shoot anything that moves 'cause Agent Lombardi told you so. You do it when you gotta. We aim to bring these things in whole an' intact. But if that ain't gonna happen, the Foundation will settle for studyin' what's left.
So, them's the basics of retrieval. The rest of you are gonna be involved in containment.
Now, containment is in some ways easier. You know where the skip is, and hopefully you got some idea of what the damned thing does and how to stop it. However, there are some complications.
First off, the skip might be watchin' you too, dependin' on how smart it is. That means it's got a better idea of what we can do. It gets out, it's gonna know what the uniforms mean, and who's likely to be armed. It's also gonna be pissed. Ideally, it is more pissed at the guys in white coats stickin' needles into it, but it might remember it was your buddies who rolled it up an' brought it there.
Also, unless you're at a single-skip site, if it gets loose, it might let other shit out too, an' suddenly you're dealin' with five or six skips instead of just one. Now, they might just start fightin' amongst themselves, but you're gonna have to go in the middle of all that to break 'em up, and they just ain't gonna play along.
Also, remember how I said most of the time, retrieval is goin' after somethin' harmless? Yeah, you don't get that luxury. Sure, some of the skips you're guardin' are safe. But some of them will rip off your head and scoop out yer brains. And you're around them every fuckin' day. This is especially true if you're at one of them single-skip sites I mentioned, because they don't put them kinda resources to work to watch the fuckin' vending machine.
So, that's life as an agent for ya. Questions?
You with the glasses an' the turtleneck. How weird? Well, I once saw a guy have his bones turned into jelly. Grape jelly. Yes, they did tests. They all came back grape. That weird enough?
Guy with the buzzcut, shoot. Who decides what we go after? Generally, it'll be a site director in charge of retrieval. Ultimately, it goes up to the O5 Council, but they're really more into general strategy then day-to-day operations.
Okay, you with the messed up piercing. I don't know where this shit comes from. It's intel's job to figure that shit out. Please refer back to my previous statements on intel.
Red shirt, third row. Health benefits? They're great, if you come back alive. We got the best doctors on the planet. If it's possible to get you back on yer feet again, they'll do it.
Yes, you in the back. With the duck. The upside to the job? Well, for one thing, we get paid pretty good. For another, if we don't do the job, the world will probably end. That ain't a joke. Seriously, somebody has to do this job. Don't you wanna live to see tomorrow? Good choice.
Okay, tubby. What's your question? How do you get in one of the groups with coffee an' donuts? You go fuck yourself, that's how.
Okay, the skinny twerp with the goatee. Clef? He's a researcher slash agent slash I don't know what the fuck. Seriously, most of the stories you hear about him are bullshit. The rest are also bullshit, but may be based on something that kinda happened once if you squint. In any case, you ain't Clef, so don't get any ideas. When you've been around a while, then you can start thinkin' about emulatin' him, except you'll be too smart to.
Okay, the dame by the door. The monkey? That's Doctor Bright. He's harmless. That bein' said, you got a taser. He has genitalia. You do the math.
So that concludes my briefin'. Since you been so good, I arranged to get punch an' cookies. It ain't as good as coffee an' donuts, but hey… ours ain't fulla laxatives.


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Sully, the service dog of the late President George H.W. Bush, has been pictured lying beside his former owner's coffin.
The picture was posted on Twitter by Bush family spokesman Jim McGrath, along with the caption: "Mission complete."
Sully will reportedly be traveling with the former President's casket on his flight to Washington, D.C. on Monday. The coffin will be flown from Texas to the Capitol on board Air Force One, and then back on Wednesday, and Sully will be there every step of the way.
Bush received the two-year-old Labrador in June from America's VetDogs charity. The former President, who suffered from a form of Parkinson's disease late in life, had used a wheelchair since 2012. Highly trained, Sully was able to open doors, press emergency buttons and retrieve objects for the former President.
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Sully will now work as a service dog assisting with therapy for wounded soldiers.
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Item #: SCP-2343
Object Class: Keter
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2343 is to be housed in a modified humanoid containment cell at Site-88. SCP-2343's containment cell is to utilize 7 active Scranton Reality Anchors with overlapping areas of effect, along with 4 Non-Physical Displacement Neutralizers. These devices are to utilize triply redundant power backups.
14 inactive Scranton Reality Anchors and 8 Non-Physical Displacement Neutralizers are to be kept in good repair at Site-88 at all times for use exclusively with SCP-2343. If any of the active reality anchors or displacement neutralizers should fail, inactive backups kept onsite shall be utilized until the primary devices are either repaired or replaced.
A copy of these containment procedures shall be kept on file at Site-88, Site-19, and Site-17 and are to be stored within their own Scranton Reality Anchor fields. Once per day, those documents are to be compared with this document for any discrepancies. A discrepancy between any of these documents should be reported to SCP-2343's project director and Site-88's Director.
Description: SCP-2343 is a humanoid entity roughly 2.1 meters tall and weighing 72 kg. SCP-2343 is capable of voluntary reality restructuring and is considered a Class IV reality altering entity. Though SCP-2343 is not actively hostile it has made several escape attempts in the past decade.
SCP-2343 appears as an individual in his late 50s or early 60s. Despite this apparent age, SCP-2343 has displayed a physical fitness roughly analogous to an individual in his early 20s. SCP-2343 has not shown any signs of aging since confinement in 2005.
In 2005, police were called to a domestic disturbance in Germantown, Tennessee1. Once on site, the police gave conflicting reports relating to the subject of the complaint. An individual identifying as Peter Panepi made several claims as to his abilities while at the same time suffering from the signs of a physical assault.
While the responding officers eventually took the subject into custody due to public intoxication, embedded Foundation assets relayed the claims of the subject. A routine interview with the subject was scheduled by Foundation assets on August 4th, 2005.
Pre-Recovery Interview
Date and Time: August 4th, 2005 at 13:04
Interviewer: Agent Goodman
Subject: POI-5602 (Later classified as SCP-2343)
Location: Holding Room B of the Germantown Police Department.
Agent Goodman: Hello. You're Peter, right?
POI-5602: Yeah. Look I'm sorry about the mix up.
Agent Goodman: Which mix up?
POI-5602: My wife. I changed my mind, I don't wanna file charges. That was the bourbon talkin'.
Agent Goodman: I'll make sure the officers are aware of that. I'm actually your assigned psychologist. I'm here to discuss some of the other claims you made while intoxicated.
POI-5602: Right. You smoke?
POI-5602 offers Agent Goodman a cigarette.
Agent Goodman: No, I'm trying to quit.
POI-5602: I ought to.
POI-5602 uses a lighter to light his cigarette, and smokes it throughout the remainder of the interview.
POI-5602: Anyway, I get a little mouthy when I'm drunk. I think they said I threatened to take the life of the world or some bullshit.
Agent Goodman: Yes. You also made some claims about your wife as well?
POI-5602: She doesn't hit me.
Subject points to bruises on face.
POI-5602: I got drunk and got into a fight with a friend.
Agent Goodman: Alright. That's enough for now.
POI-5602: My wife's probably worried sick. You know when they're letting me out?
Agent Goodman: I don't think it'll be very long.
POI-5602: Thanks.
Subject was searched prior to and following the interview. Neither cigarettes nor a lighter were found in either of these searches. A reality anchor was requisitioned and deployed from a nearby Foundation garrison to prevent further minor actualization incidents. However, once it became apparent to SCP-2343 that it was not being released, further moderate actualization incidents occurred. Escape by the entity was achieved on August 7th.
The Foundation, however, in preparing for the possibility of escape, had created several reality anchored zones in and around Memphis, Tennessee, including the subject's place of work and home. Several failed capture attempts indicated a minimum of 3 overlapping reality anchors were required to suppress SCP-2343's natural abilities. Capture, transportation and storage of SCP-2343 at Site-88 was completed on September 9th, 2005.
Capture of SCP-2343's immediate family, including the object's wife2 was not achieved during this time. Acquiring SCP-2343's cooperation in the capture of its wife3 is a top priority.


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This document constitutes an agreement between the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC or USG) and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), a not-for-profit corporation.
A. Background
On July 1, 1997, as part of the Administration's Framework for Global Electronic Commerce, the President directed the Secretary of Commerce to privatize the management of the domain name system (DNS) in a manner that increases competition and facilitates international participation in its management.
On June 5, 1998, the DOC published its Statement of Policy, Management of Internet Names and Addresses, 63 Fed. Reg. 31741(1998) (Statement of Policy). The Statement of Policy addressed the privatization of the technical management of the DNS in a manner that allows for the development of robust competition in the management of Internet names and addresses. In the Statement of Policy, the DOC stated its intent to enter an agreement with a not-for-profit entity to establish a process to transition current U.S. Government management of the DNS to such an entity based on the principles of stability, competition, bottom-up coordination, and representation.
B. Purpose
Before making a transition to private sector DNS management, the DOC requires assurances that the private sector has the capability and resources to assume the important responsibilities related to the technical management of the DNS. To secure these assurances, the Parties will collaborate on this DNS Project (DNS Project). In the DNS Project, the Parties will jointly design, develop, and test the mechanisms, methods, and procedures that should be in place and the steps necessary to transition management responsibility for DNS functions now performed by, or on behalf of, the U.S. Government to a private-sector not-for-profit entity. Once testing is successfully completed, it is contemplated that management of the DNS will be transitioned to the mechanisms, methods, and procedures designed and developed in the DNS Project.
In the DNS Project, the parties will jointly design, develop, and test the mechanisms, methods, and procedures to carry out the following DNS management functions:
a. Establishment of policy for and direction
of the allocation of IP number blocks;
The Parties will jointly design, develop, and test the mechanisms, methods, and procedures that will achieve the transition without disrupting the functional operation of the Internet. The Parties will also prepare a joint DNS Project Report that documents the conclusions of the design, development, and testing.
DOC has determined that this project can be done most effectively with the participation of ICANN. ICANN has a stated purpose to perform the described coordinating functions for Internet names and addresses and is the organization that best demonstrated that it can accommodate the broad and diverse interest groups that make up the Internet community.
C. The Principles
The Parties will abide by the following principles:
1. Stability
This Agreement promotes the stability of the Internet and allows the Parties to plan for a deliberate move from the existing structure to a private-sector structure without disruption to the functioning of the DNS. The Agreement calls for the design, development, and testing of a new management system that will not harm current functional operations.
2. Competition
This Agreement promotes the management of the DNS in a manner that will permit market mechanisms to support competition and consumer choice in the technical management of the DNS. This competition will lower costs, promote innovation, and enhance user choice and satisfaction.
3. Private, Bottom-Up Coordination
This Agreement is intended to result in the design, development, and testing of a private coordinating process that is flexible and able to move rapidly enough to meet the changing needs of the Internet and of Internet users. This Agreement is intended to foster the development of a private sector management system that, as far as possible, reflects a system of bottom-up management.
4. Representation.
This Agreement promotes the technical management of the DNS in a manner that reflects the global and functional diversity of Internet users and their needs. This Agreement is intended to promote the design, development, and testing of mechanisms to solicit public input, both domestic and international, into a private-sector decision making process. These mechanisms will promote the flexibility needed to adapt to changes in the composition of the Internet user community and their needs.
A. DOC has authority to participate in the DNS Project with ICANN under the following authorities:
(1) 15 U.S.C. § 1525, the DOC's Joint Project Authority, which provides that the DOC may enter into joint projects with nonprofit, research, or public organizations on matters of mutual interest, the cost of which is equitably apportioned;
(2) 15 U.S.C. § 1512, the DOC's authority to foster, promote, and develop foreign and domestic commerce;
(3) 47 U.S.C. § 902, which specifically authorizes the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to coordinate the telecommunications activities of the Executive Branch and assist in the formulation of policies and standards for those activities including, but not limited to, considerations of interoperability, privacy, security, spectrum use, and emergency readiness;
(4) Presidential Memorandum on Electronic Commerce, 33 Weekly Comp. Presidential Documents 1006 (July 1, 1997), which directs the Secretary of Commerce to transition DNS management to the private sector; and
(5) Statement of Policy, Management of Internet Names and Addresses, (63 Fed. Reg. 31741(1998) (Attachment A), which describes the manner in which the Department of Commerce will transition DNS management to the private sector.
B. ICANN has the authority to participate in the DNS Project, as evidenced in its Articles of Incorporation (Attachment B) and Bylaws (Attachment C). Specifically, ICANN has stated that its business purpose is to:
(i) coordinate the assignment of Internet technical parameters as needed to maintain universal connectivity on the Internet;
(ii) perform and oversee functions related to the coordination of the Internet Protocol (IP) address space;
(iii) perform and oversee functions related to the coordination of the Internet domain name system, including the development of policies for determining the circumstances under which new top-level domains are added to the DNS root system;
(iv) oversee operation of the authoritative Internet DNS root server system; and
(v) engage in any other related lawful activity in furtherance of Items (i) through (iv).
Both DOC and ICANN have a mutual interest in a transition that ensures that future technical management of the DNS adheres to the principles of stability, competition, coordination, and representation as published in the Statement of Policy. ICANN has declared its commitment to these principles in its Bylaws. This Agreement is essential for the DOC to ensure continuity and stability in the performance of technical management of the DNS now performed by, or on behalf of, the U.S. Government. Together, the Parties will collaborate on the DNS Project to achieve the transition without disruption.
A. General.
1. The Parties agree to jointly participate in the DNS Project for the design, development, and testing of the mechanisms, methods and procedures that should be in place for the private sector to manage the functions delineated in the Statement of Policy in a transparent, non-arbitrary, and reasonable manner.
2. The Parties agree that the mechanisms, methods, and procedures developed under the DNS Project will ensure that private-sector technical management of the DNS shall not apply standards, policies, procedures or practices inequitably or single out any particular party for disparate treatment unless justified by substantial and reasonable cause and will ensure sufficient appeal procedures for adversely affected members of the Internet community.
3. Before the termination of this Agreement, the Parties will collaborate on a DNS Project Report that will document ICANN's test of the policies and procedures designed and developed pursuant to this Agreement.
4. The Parties agree to execute the following responsibilities in accordance with the Principles and Purpose of this Agreement as set forth in section II.
B. DOC. The DOC agrees to perform the following activities and provide the following resources in support of the DNS Project:
1. Provide expertise and advice on existing
DNS management functions.
C. ICANN. ICANN agrees to perform the following activities and provide the following resources in support of the DNS Project and further agrees to undertake the following activities pursuant to its procedures as set forth in Attachment B (Articles of Incorporation) and Attachment C (By-Laws), as they may be revised from time to time in conformity with the DNS Project:
1. Provide expertise and advice on private
sector functions related to technical management of the DNS such
as the policy and direction of the allocation of IP number blocks
and coordination of the assignment of other Internet technical
parameters as needed to maintain universal connectivity on the
D. Prohibitions.
1. ICANN shall not act as a domain name Registry or Registrar or IP Address Registry in competition with entities affected by the plan developed under this Agreement. Nothing, however, in this Agreement is intended to prevent ICANN or the USG from taking reasonable steps that are necessary to protect the operational stability of the Internet in the event of the financial failure of a Registry or Registrar or other emergency.
2. Neither Party, either in the DNS Project or in any act related to the DNS Project, shall act unjustifiably or arbitrarily to injure particular persons or entities or particular categories of persons or entities.
3. Both Parties shall act in a non-arbitrary and reasonable manner with respect to design, development, and testing of the DNS Project and any other activity related to the DNS Project.
The costs of this activity are equitably apportioned, and each party shall bear the costs of its own activities under this Agreement. This Agreement contemplates no transfer of funds between the Parties. Each Party's estimated costs for the first six months of this Agreement are attached hereto. The Parties shall review these estimated costs in light of actual expenditures at the completion of the first six month period and will ensure costs will be equitably apportioned.
This Agreement will become effective when signed by all parties. The Agreement will terminate on September 30, 2000, but may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties. Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing one hundred twenty (120) days written notice to the other party. In the event this Agreement is terminated, each party shall be solely responsible for the payment of any expenses it has incurred. This Agreement is subject to the availability of funds.
Costs to be borne by ICANN over the first six months of this Agreement include: development of Accreditation Guidelines for Registries; review of Technical Specifications for Shared Registries; formation and operation of Government, Root Server, Membership and Independent Review Advisor Committees; advice on formation of and review of applications for recognition by Supporting Organizations; promulgation of conflicts of interest policies; review and adoption of At-Large membership and elections processes and independent review procedures, etc; quarterly regular Board meetings and associated costs (including open forums, travel, staff support and communications infrastructure); travel, administrative support and infrastructure for additional open forums to be determined; internal executive, technical and administrative costs; legal and other professional services; and related other costs. The estimated six month budget (subject to change and refinement over time) is $750,000 - 1 million.
Costs to be borne by DOC over the first six months of this Agreement include: maintenance of DNS technical management functions currently performed by, or subject to agreements with, the U.S. Government, expertise and advice on existing DNS management functions; expertise and advice on administrative procedures; examination and review of the security aspects of the Root Server System (including travel and technical expertise); consultations with the international community on aspects of the DNS Project (including travel and communications costs); general oversight of activities conducted pursuant to the Agreement; staff support equal to half-time dedication of 4-5 full time employees, travel, administrative support, communications and related other costs. The estimate six month budget (subject to change and refinement over time) is $250,000 - $350,000.
Comments concerning the layout, construction and functionality of this site
should be sent to email@example.com.
(c) 2000 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. All rights reserved.


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Signed: No
USBR 35 connects Louisville, Kentucky in the south to Michigan in the north (where it continues onto USBR 35 in Michigan). It traverses diverse topographies and ecosystems, including wetlands, forests, fields, and agricultural land. An urban highlight along the route is Indianapolis, where cyclists can explore cultural and historical attractions and bicycle facilities including the Indianapolis Cultural Trail.
Miles: 338
Signed: No
USBR 35A is an alternate version of USBR 35 that offers more direct routing for cyclists wishing to stay on road rather than utilize separated bike paths. Similar to USBR 35, it connects Louisville, Kentucky in the south to Michigan in the north (where it continues onto USBR 35 in Michigan
Miles: 59
Signed: No
USBR 36 connects Illinois to the west and Michigan to the east, continuing around the south end of Lake Michigan. It utilizes several separated bike trails – including the Wolf Lake, Erie-Lackawanna, Oak-Savannah, and Prairie-Duneland trails – before connecting riders to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore along the Dunes Highway.
Miles: 165
Signed: No
USBR 50 connects the Illinois border in the west to the Ohio border in the east. It follows the route of The Ride Across, which passes through rolling hills and agricultural land and many bike friendly communities in central Indiana. USBR 50 intersects USBR 35 in Indianapolis, the largest city and capital of Indiana, where cyclists can explore the city's seven cultural districts and historic sites, as well as its growing bicycle infrastructure.
Print maps and directions for all of the routes are available on the Indiana DOT's website and by purchase from Slow Foot Movement. Additional information and resources for USBR 35 are provided on www.indianausbr35.com.
USBR 35, USBR 36, and USBR 50 are also shown on the Indiana Trails website.