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When I checked up on my front garden this morning, I found that someone had lopped off the top stem of one of my baby rose bushes. It's now a wimpy remnant of its former self.
I at least hope it was means to start a bush for another garden. It's just that another bush and I suffered the same fate last week…only one remains at its original size (for now).
Should I hang a sign with the words "Pretty please don't steal the rose bushes"? Should I hire a rose bush bodyguard or start a garden plant neighbourhood watch?
I'm pretty sure I'm a generous person. Beggars and fundraisers beeline for me because they rightly sense I'll cave in. But gosh darn it, I'm trying really hard to help these rose bushes grow, and I want them for myself. I check them daily, happy to see their little leaves reaching toward the sun. I can't help but feel sad and violated when they are whacked down to half their size. Hands off MY ROSE BUSHES. Please.
After a few minutes of huffing and puffing over the situation, I ended up just hoping the rose bush 'enthusiast' would take tender care of his or her cuttings. I may have bought them, but maybe a rose bush is its own. Maybe it likes to be propagated. Besides, synergy is when 1+1=3. Mine will eventually grow to be huge. So will theirs. All the more roses to enjoy.
Attachment to love
I'm re-reading a book called "Fuck it: the ultimate spiritual way" by John C. Parkin. I'm jumping from roses to relationships here, but I hope you get the connection, as it's all to do with the law of impermanence (the release from attachment to tall rose bushes or tall men or things staying the same):
"In love we want a lot. We want all the attention. We want it to last forever. We want it to be perfect. And we throw everything we have into these desires. This is attachment and dependency. And this is a very obvious and large potential for pain. The possibility of saying fuck it is like the story of the two dimensional people.
Imagine people living in a two-dimensional world: nothing has three-dimensional shape, everything is lines and shading…these people cannot imagine a three-dimensional world…but take them into this world. Let them live in it for awhile. And they instantly get it and see how utterly amazing it is compared to their 2D world.
This is what it's like to start saying Fuck it to things. And especially in relationships….think of a relationship where you were deeply in love with someone; smitten by them. Remember what it felt like to be attached to them: loving their attention and looks…waiting for their calls…getting jealous easily…
Now imagine that relationship and what it would have been like to have taken things a little less seriously. Imagine if you'd not taken things so personally. Imagine if you hadn't worried about whether or not it would last forever…and here's the strange thing: it doesn't mean that you love this person any less. In fact, this may be where definitions of love start to strain at the leash. Because the clingy attaching romantic love that we and everything in our society supports as 'love' can transform into another kind of 'love' when we stop clinging."
What would happen if we all spiritually let go of things being "mine" and "yours"? When will people stop writing their child's name on every toy, shirt and pair of shoes? When will Hollywood stop making those awful romantic films I love so much, where the main character finds someone that just utterly completes her, like their love was written in the stars?
Attachment/possession can take on the most hideous forms (war, forced marriage, terrible labour conditions for a cute-n-cheap sweater, animal brutality for a nice piece of meat), but it's often glamoured up and sweetly packaged for our mental digestion. Duck-lipped women clutch giant perfume bottles: wear this perfume and he will be incapable of resisting you.
In Buddhism, attachment is the root of suffering. I opened an email to find this quote from the Dalai Lama, saying that in modern society, which is completely based on attachment to things and status, you:
"…sacrifice your health in order to make money. Then you sacrifice money to recuperate your health. Then you are so anxious about the future that you don't enjoy the present: the result being that you do not live in the present or the future; you live as if you are never going to die, and then you die having never really lived."
It's time that humanity grew up from possession and attachment. I know I'm not there yet, so I guess I'll just have to do it one rose bush, one love, and one day at a time.
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Eagles by Type
PCGS Nos: 8926, 9071
Circulation strikes: 43,597
Proofs: 80
Designer: James
Barton Longacre
Diameter: ±34
Metal content:
Gold - 90%
Other - 10%
Weight: ±516 grains
(±33.4 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) below the eagle's tail on the reverse
Images courtesy of David
Akers Numismatics, Inc.
Significant examples:
Proof (illustrated above).
Ex - John Jay Pittman - David Akers Numismatics, Inc. "The John Jay
Pittman Collection", illustrated
Recent appearances:
NGC MS-60. Ex - Heritage
Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s, "Summer 2001 Long Beach Signature
Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 9205, plated, sold for $20,125.00
PCGS AU-58. Ex - Bowers and
Merena Galleries, "The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part IV
Sale", November 20-21, 2000, Lot 825, illustrated, sold for $9,200.00
From Stack's ANA Sale,
August 1976, Lot 3195
"Extremely Fine".
Ex - Sotheby's / Stack's "The 'Dallas Bank' Collection" Auction,
October 29-30, 2001, Lot 24, illustrated
The finest Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are 2 MS-61's.
The finest Proof example
graded by PCGS is a single PR-55! This is also the earliest Double Eagle Proof (no
motto) certified by PCGS.
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Enterprise Integration leverages the ability to easily acquire, shape, validate, and insert data from external sources into StratusLIVE CRM, where it can be used across the organization.
Virginia Beach, VA (PRWEB) August 26, 2015
StratusLIVE, LLC, a leading provider of cloud-based software for enterprise nonprofit organizations, has announced the release of its new Enterprise Integration solution, further enhancing StratusLIVE for Fundraisers platform capabilities. StratusLIVE is built on Microsoft Dynamics CRM, and natively integrated across the entire Microsoft product suite.
The release of Enterprise Integration addresses the three major challenges most frequently cited by nonprofit organizations when discussing their data needs: improving efficiency, eliminating redundancy, and increasing accuracy while managing high volumes of information from third-party data sources.
Comprised of many new capabilities, Enterprise Integration provides the latest innovation in data acquisition, management, and enrichment to enterprise organizations within the nonprofit community.
"Nonprofit organizations have an increasing volume of information that comes from many different directions, but the wide variety of formats and structure make it a challenge to easily manage multiple data sources efficiently," said Jim Funari, CEO of StratusLIVE. "Enterprise Integration leverages the ability to easily acquire, shape, validate, and insert data from external sources into StratusLIVE CRM, where it can be used across the organization."
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Contact matching - The key benefit of Enterprise Integration lies within its ability to identify and reduce the introduction of duplicate records, thereby saving valuable time that otherwise would have been spent manually reconciling donor data. Instead of importing data multiple times, users import once and then match the data to an existing record.
Contact resolution - If there is a record in the imported data that is a statistical match to two or more existing records, contact resolution allows users to look at the new data and compare it to existing contacts and to make a determination as to which contact the imported profile should be merged.
Default values - Enterprise Integration improves efficiency by inserting default values as an automated step in the import process without requiring manual correction for each record. This process helps the import activity complete faster, improving efficiency and ease of use.
Process templates - Users can set up process templates to handle recurring file imports which include third party information with transactions from a variety of third party sources such as accounting, caging vendors, campaign responses, to handle specific files types from third party sources.
Bulk correction - Enterprise Integration allows individual and bulk record corrections through manual intervention or as part of process templates. For example, if an import file from an outside source contains errors in the same field across multiple records, Enterprise Integration allows users to make a single correction to all rows at one time, saving valuable time and resources.
Extra validation layers – Enterprise Integration is almost completely automated, reducing the probability of human error commonly found in the majority of data management systems currently in use. By adding extra layers of validation, Enterprise Integration ensures that potential errors are drastically reduced and data hygiene is maintained.
Faster import speeds - Benchmarking of the new Enterprise Integration shows data import speeds much faster than current software. Furthermore, StratusLIVE is currently developing additional parallel processing techniques that will ultimately make these statistics even better.
Constituent determination – Constituent determination compares the import to the existing data and determines if any new record represents an individual and therefore should be automatically filed as a contact, or whether the record belongs to a company or organization, in which case it would be classified as an account.
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StratusLIVE is a leading provider of cloud-based solutions for nonprofit organizations. The StratusLIVE for Fundraisers suite provides enterprise-class CRM, online fundraising, business intelligence, and enterprise marketing capabilities, natively integrated with the Microsoft Dynamics commercial platform. StratusLIVE for Fundraisers includes comprehensive constituent relationship management, financial processing for donations and pledges, distributions and payouts, online fundraising and campaign management, enterprise marketing, and advanced analytics with business intelligence. StratusLIVE is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with offices throughout the United States. For more information, visit http://www.stratuslive.com.


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Sniffer dog helps zero in on man who raped niece in Ghaziabad
A German Shepherd with the Meerut police helped the Ghaziabad police arrest a 26-year-old man who allegedly raped his six-year-old niece at a village in the Bhojpur police station areanoida Updated: Apr 12, 2016 01:12 IST
GHAZIABAD: A German Shepherd with the Meerut police helped the Ghaziabad police arrest a 26-year-old man who allegedly raped his six-year-old niece at a village in the Bhojpur police station area.
This is the second time in a week that the 8-year-old sniffer dog, Tima, has proved her mettle. Last week, she traced a 35-year-old rape accused in Niwari.
The accused in the recent case was arrested on Monday. He had allegedly abducted his niece while she was sleeping with her siblings outside her house on the intervening nigh of Saturday and Sunday.
The accused took the girl to a nearby field around 2.30am and raped her. He had gagged her with his towel.
He dropped her back to the house an hour later. Later, the girl's mother saw her crying and found that she was bleeding. The police was informed and the girl was rushed to a private hospital in Ghaziabad. Her condition is said to be stable.
"After being told about the incident, the police cordoned off the area and started a search. They found a towel and red-coloured slippers at the scene of the crime. We asked the Meerut police for Tima as our sniffer dog, a Doberman, is injured. After smelling the slippers and towel left behind by the accused at the crime scene, Tima roamed around for nearly two hours and finally led us to the house of the accused. She also led us to the washroom where he had washed the bloodstains after the incident," said Rakesh Kumar Pandey, Ghaziabad superintendent of police.
While Tima was trying to trace the accused, he was instigating villagers against the police. The accused had also gone to the field, pretending to look for evidences to catch the accused. While the accused was in the field, Tima went there smelled him and sat beside him.
"She barked while standing next to him and gave us a hint. When we questioned him, he changed his statements frequently. But he later broke down in front of the villagers. He said he abducted the girl and raped her in the field nearly 500 metres away from the house. After the incident, he dropped her home. Her mother later saw her crying and found that she was bleeding," Pandey said.
The police said the girl was taken to a private hospital in Ghaziabad and she is stable.
The police said they have recovered the accused's bloodstained clothes from his house.
The accused is unmarried and had shifted to Ghaziabad from Gujarat around a month ago. He worked as a labourer in Gujarat.
He was arrested for abduction, rape and under provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
The police said during questioning, the accused told them that he had consumed alcohol before the incident.
The police said the accused told them that he was under the influence of liquor at the time of the incident.
He said he abducted the girl and took her to the field. She was trying to scream but he gagged her with his towel, the police said.
After raping the girl, he took her back to the house and threatened her against telling anyone about it. The accused told the police that after the incident, he went to his house and slept.
In an earlier incident, Tima had helped the police nab 35-year-old Arun Gupta who on April 1 allegedly lured a six-year-old girl from a marriage ceremony at a locality in the Niwari police station area. The girl was later found raped, strangled and buried near a sugarcane crusher. Gupta was arrested on April 4.
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Two Illinois Residential Treatment Programs to Close
A pair of adolescent residential treatment programs will close their doors at the end of the month.
The Family and Youth Services Bureau's Hanson House and Niequist Center will cease operation Nov. 30, citing a decrease in state funding as a primary reason.
"We're in the business to provide services," said Lisa Jordan, director of administrative services for the Family and Youth Services Bureau.
"Anytime we can't provide services to kids in need, we feel bad about that," she said.
The Family and Youth Services Bureau earlier this year closed the Learning Place, an alternative education program for students with behavior and academic problems, because of funding issues.
Why These Treatment Programs are Closing
The private, not-for-profit organization has cited an annual decrease in state funding of about $500,000.
Porter County, as it has
done since 2006, continues to fund the Family and Youth Services Bureau with $500,000 a year.
Both the Hanson House and the Niequist Center share a 15-bed facility at the Porter County Juvenile Services Bureau on Indiana 2 on Valparaiso's south side.
The Hanson House was dedicated in late 2003 and is an emergency shelter for young people who might not be fit for housing in the Porter County Juvenile Detention Center.
The Niequist Center is a long-term residential treatment program for youths unable to function in their homes, schools and communities.
"For the youth in the community, for our ability to care for those youths, it's a direct hit," Porter County Chief Juvenile Probation Officer Amy Beier said.
Juvenile Probation has placed adolescents in both programs over the years.
But Beier said because of funding matters, fewer have been placed in the Niequist Center the last couple years.
"Regardless of where you place them, it costs money," Beier said. "There has, historically, been a lack of funding for adolescent programs."
Beier said there are no other treatment programs in the county similar to those that will cease to exist when Hanson House and the Niequist Center close.
"It affects our ability to offer good, quality treatment options," Beier said.
Jordan said the Family and Youth Services Bureau will continue to offer a multitude of other services.
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There's a guy from ARMY driving from West Point to the Meadowlands, a guy from the NAVY was driving from Annapolis to the Meadowlands, and an Air Force guy who's driving from McGwire in South Jerz to the Meadowlands just to watch the Jets. In the middle of the night with no other cars on the road they hit each other and all cars go flying off in different directions. The squid manages to climb out of his car and survey the damage. He looks at his twisted car and says, "Man, I am really lucky to be alive!" Likewise the ARMY guy scrambles out of his car and looks at his wreckage. The Air Force guy just shakes his head and says to himself, "I can't believe I survived this wreck!" The NAVY guy walks over to the ARMY and Air Force guys and says, "Hey guys, I think this is a sign from God that we should put away our petty differences and live as friends instead of arch rivals." The ARMY guy thinks for a moment and says, "You know, you're absolutely right! We should be friends." The Air Force guy says "Let me see what else survived this wreck." So he pops open his trunk and finds a full unopened bottle of Jack Daniels. He says to the NAVY and Army guys, "I think this is another sign from God that we should toast to our new found understanding and friendship." The Swabbie says, "You're right!" and he grabs the bottle and starts sucking down Jack Daniels. After putting away nearly a third of the bottle the Squid hands it to the ARMY guy and says, "Your turn! The ARMY guy sucks down a third and hands the bottle back to the Air Force guy. The Air Force guy puts the cap back on the bottle and says, "I think I'll wait for the cops to show up."-0+
Airman Jones was assigned to the induction center, where he advised new recruits about their government benefits, especially their GI insurance. It wasn't long before Captain Smith noticed that Airman Jones was having a staggeringly high success-rate, sellinginsurance to nearly 100% of the recruits he advised. Rather than ask about this, the Captain stood in the back of the room and listened to Jones` sales pitch. Jones explained the basics of the GI Insurance to the new recruits, and then said: "If you have GI Insurance and go into battle and are killed, the government hasto pay $200, 000 to your beneficiaries. If you don't have GI insurance, and you go into battle and get killed, the government only has to pay a maximum of $6000. Now," he concluded, "which group do you think they are going to send into battle first?"-22+
During World War II, an American warship was attacked by the Japanese. A
torpedo was heading towards the ship and a hit seemed inevitable. The captain told the navigator to go down to the crew quarters and tell a joke
or something - at least they would die laughing.
The navigator went down and said to the crew, "What would you think if I
could split the whole ship in two by hitting my penis against the table?"
The crew burst out laughing. So, the navigator pulled his penis out and
whammed it on the table. Just when his penis hit the table, a huge
explosion tore the ship apart. The only survivors were the captain and the
As they floated around in a lifeboat, the captain asked the navigator,
"Well, the crew really laughed. What did you do?" The navigator then told
him the story.
The captain replied, "Well, you better be careful with that penis of yours.
The torpedo missed!"
Young Amanpreet never quite got over his miserable childhood as an orphan in the ghetto. When he turned 18 he joined the Marines, but old habits die hard and one night the sergeant found him rummaging around the garbage and eating out of the discarded cans and jars. "On your free, Lizard Pecker," he bellowed. "You'll eat in the message hall -- you're no better than the rest of us!"-0+
British Military Officer Fitness Reports
The British Military writes OFR's (officer fitness reports). The form used for Royal Navy and Marines fitness reports is the S206. The following are actual excerpts taken from people's "206's"....
- His men would follow him anywhere, but only out of curiosity.
- I would not breed from this Officer.
- This Officer is really not so much of a has-been, but more of a definitely won't-be.
- When she opens her mouth, it seems that this is only to change whichever foot was previously in there.
- He has carried out each and every one of his duties to his entire satisfaction. - He would be out of his depth in a car park puddle.
- Technically sound, but socially impossible.
- This Officer reminds me very much of a gyroscope - always spinning around at a frantic pace, but not really going anywhere.
- This young lady has delusions of adequacy.
- When he joined my ship, this Officer was something of a granny; since then he has aged considerably.
- This Medical Officer has used my ship to carry his genitals from port to port, and my officers to carry him from bar to bar.
- Since my last report he has reached rock bottom, and has started to dig.
- She sets low personal standards and then consistently fails to achieve them.
- He has the wisdom of youth, and the energy of old age.
- This Officer should go far - and the sooner he starts, the better.
- In my opinion this pilot should not be authorized to fly below 250 feet.
- The only ship I would recommend this man for is citizenship.
- Works well when under constant supervision and cornered like a rat in a trap
- This man is depriving a village somewhere of an idiot.


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Civil case could follow Officer Betty Shelby's acquittal
Tulsa, Okla. (KTUL) —
The criminal case may be over but the journey for justice continues—after the death of Terence Crutcher.
Officer Betty Shelby was acquitted and is now back on the job. But more legal proceedings could be on the way. Attorneys for the Crutcher family and community members have all said the City of Tulsa should pay, not just in money but also in reforms.
"They are going to have to pay money, so these children can have a future," said Attorney Damario Solomon Simmons, during a press conference, the day after Officer Betty Shelby was acquitted.
Terence Crutcher left four children behind and even though Shelby was acquitted—attorneys for the Crutcher family---say now they are preparing their case/
We spoke to former U.S. Attorney Danny Williams.
"I suspect you are going to get some civil litigation out of the events that occurred last September," said Williams, who has since left his position and is now in private practice. Williams says immediately following the shooting, he requested the Department of Justice, to investigate.
"Our contacts were, 'Keep us posted. We are monitoring it whatever you need from DC we will make it available. So, and I believe that is probably the case now," said Williams.
But Williams says the Crutcher family may pursue federal or state civil litigation.
"These facts are going to be contested like they were in the criminal case, so I don't see it will be any easier state or federal court on a civil side," explained Williams.
"It's not just a case against Betty Shelby, but the City of Tulsa, because it was the City of Tulsa that took Terence's life," Solomon Simmons said.
The family has not announced a civil lawsuit officially. Solomon Simmons was unavailable for comment today.


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WEST CHESTER >> About 100 people took the Polar Plunge Saturday morning, taking a dip in the icy Brandywine River, all to raise money to help the local environment. Now in its 10th year, more money was raised this year than in any other year.
One person was injured, a woman in her early 20s, when she passed out shortly after entering the 38-degree water, but medics quickly tended to her and she recovered. Dennis Wallace of West Chester, who has plunged for many years, got a bloody leg after slipping on rocks.
"The current was pretty fast," Wallace said. "I slipped and fell twice. But it was fun."
Teresa Sheehan, a die-hard New England Patriots fan who lost a bet with Longwood Rotary President Lenny Rivera, held up her end of the deal by plunging in a Tom Brady jersey. On her way back, she dipped her head completely under the water.
"This is like Maine in the summertime," Sheehan said, adding that she does not plan to plunge again.
Al Iacocca, a Longwood Rotarian who was recently elected district justice, took the plunge and came out with a smile on his face.
"The water's just a little cold," he said.
Emcee for the event was John Sanville, superintendent of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District. Local music icon Del Bittle spun the tunes.
Five members of the Longwood Rotary Club took the plunge and 15 attended. At its meeting earlier this week, the club raised more than $1,600 in about five minutes.
Jim Jordan, director of the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance, said he was pleased at the turnout.
"We set a record for the most funds raised," Jordan said. "This was a chance for our local athletes to give their very best to the plunge. I'm a little jealous because I plunged yesterday and (the water) was 28 degrees. I have to pick my dates a little better."
It was also one of the warmest days for the plunge, with the air temperature in the mid-50s. But it didn't stop many people from huddling around the huge bonfire after they got out of the water.
More than $2,500 was raised at Saturday's plunge. Over the past decade, the event has raised nearly $140,000 and attracted 1,600 plungers.
And the plunge has become a tradition – even bragging rights – for many who want to escape the winter doldrums.
The plunge is the annual fundraiser for the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance and helps raise awareness about their work for the Brandywine Creek Watershed and helps to protect and conserve the natural resources of the Brandywine and Red Clay Valleys. The Brandywine Red Clay Alliance undertakes improvements in local watersheds, turns red streams blue, and educates school children in local school districts. Funds from the plunge help to offset the cost of environmental education programs reaching nearly 12,000 school students per year.
The Polar Plunge was supported by Flyway Excavating, Inc., Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning, Longwood Rotary/Unionville High School Interact, WSFS Bank, Hickory House Catering, Brandywine Picnic Park, Meadow Springs Farm, Draper & Kramer Mortgage Co., Champion Specialty Advertising, Embreeville Mill, The Kennett Paper, Aztec Printing, Del Bittle Music, McGovern Septic Services, Solitude Lake Management, Christiana Truck Stop, Sotheby's International Realty-Brandywine Fine Properties and Trail Creek Outfitters.
The plunge is modeled after the Polar Bear Clubs that have been cropping up in the Northeast, in places like Coney Island and Atlantic City and Dover, De. - groups of brave (or crazy) souls who dive into the frigid depths in the middle of winter.


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Thank you for your interest in Bold Images! Shirley Groom started her company from her home in 1985 and soon found it necessary to enlist the help of her whole family to keep up with demand. Together they built a business that specialized in high quality screen printing, embroidery work and any promotional item people could wish for.
As time went on, she hired more employees and the business continued to grow.
She now has 30 years experience in the printing, embroidery, and custom logo item businesses. Continually evolving with the needs of her customers, this website is designed to allow for a simple on-line shopping experience for those who prefer not to leave the comfort of their desktop or device.
We are available on-line or by phone. And if you like, you can still stop by to see us in person.


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We are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Bernard K. Means as a research affiliate of the Center for Regional Heritage Research. Means has a B.A. in Anthropology and a minor in Physics from Occidental College and a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Arizona State University. His dissertation research involved applying new theories and cutting-edge technologies to American Indian village sites from southwestern Pennsylvania, many excavated during the 1930s by New Deal archaeologists. Means' scholarly pursuits include reconstructing American Indian village life from cross-cultural studies of village spatial and social organizations, the research potential of archaeological collections, and the history of archaeology across the Americas, especially during the Great Depression. He is the author of Circular Villages of the Monongahela Tradition (2007) and editor of and contributor to the Shovel Ready: Archaeology and Roosevelt's New Deal for America (2013), as well as numerous articles on the Monongahela tradition and New Deal archaeology. Means currently teaches archaeology courses at the School of World Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University and is director of the Virtual Curation Laboratory, which is creating three-dimensional digital models of archaeological objects used for teaching, research, and public outreach.
The Virtual Curation Laboratory is a research effort currently funded by the Department of Defense's Legacy Program. Research in the Virtual Curation Laboratory by Means and his students is regularly published in archaeology journals, including "Virtual Artifact Curation of the Historical Past and the Next Engine Desktop 3D Scanner" by Bernard K. Means, Ashley McCuistion (VCU alumnus) and Courtney Bowles (VCU Alumnus) in Technical Briefs in Historical Archaeology 7: 1-12. Papers related to work in the Virtual Curation Laboratory by Dr. Means and his students were also recently published in 2014 in the Pennsylvania Archaeologist and the Quarterly Bulletin of the Archeological Society of Virginia. He is also chair of the Society for American Archaeology's History of Archaeology Interest Group (HAIG).
We look forward to expanding our work with the Virtual Curation Laboratory at VCU!
On another note, we also wanted to feature a few specimens of groundstone artifacts that we scanned while at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (below). Many thanks go out to our friends at the TPWD for access and permission to scan these artifacts, and we are very excited about unveiling the TPWD digital collection in CRHR:ARCHIVE in the very near future. Click on either animation to enlarge it.


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We recently celebrated our son's first birthday, and it was such a fun day.
When he was about six months old, I started thinking about how we would celebrate his first year of life. The first thing I did was head straight to Pinterest to pin everything on first birthdays. However, I quickly realized that having a "Pinterest birthday party" was going to be pretty costly. So, I sat down with a pencil and paper, and figured out how we could have a birthday party to remember on a budget!
The first thing I realized was that Dollar Tree is your best friend when planning a party.
I don't know about you guys, but I have always turned to Dollar Tree for greeting cards, supplies to make seasonal/holiday wreaths, and wrapping supplies such as gift bags, wrapping paper, and tissue paper. Don't be concerned about purchasing high-quality paper goods for your child's party. Most of the kids probably won't even use a plate, and guess what? Kids don't care if their plate is cute or not. They're too focused on the food that's on it or what's going on at the table next to them. For our son's party, I bought black plates and green plates, and then layered them to make an interesting visual effect. I also snagged napkins, tablecloths, utensils, drinking cups, and small paper cups to serve berries in.
Let's talk about decor. I love decorating. I love buying decorations, I love making decorations, I just love it all. The theme of the party was Where the Wild Things Are, and I had a hard time not going over the top when I was deciding on decorations for the party. I knew that I wanted to splurge on a balloon banner.
I think it's important to note what you really want to splurge on, and then factor the splurge into your budget so you can work around it.
I ordered the balloon banner off of Etsy, and I was so in love with it. Check it out below.
The two dot banners and wreath I made from 50% off craft paper from Hobby Lobby. I purchased the hula hoop and greenery from Dollar Tree. Add $3 to my bill, please! I already had the gold spray paint that I covered the hula hoop with, and ordered all my favorite pictures of our son from Walgreens, using a 20% off coupon. Utilize your resources here, people! Now is the time to challenge yourself and have some fun trying to save money.
Two of the decorations that I spent the most time on were the life-size figures of Max and the monster from Where the Wild Things Are. These two decorations cost me absolutely nothing. I had large cardboard boxes, and an arsenal of craft paint to help the figures come to life. Something that has saved me lots of money over my crafting years is having a well-stocked craft box or rather, boxes. I rarely have to run to the store and spend money on paint, craft paper, ribbon, paintbrushes, tape, hot glue, or any of the like, because I've kept my supplies from past projects in good condition.
Since our son was only a year old, and most of the kids attending the party were under or soon to be one, I decided to just throw some toys out in the backyard, and have Where the Wild Things Are movie playing in the living room. I also gave everyone the option to play in the playroom. Essentially, I spent nothing on entertainment. The babies entertained themselves and everything went by without a hitch!
When it came to food, I knew I wanted to keep it simple. I offered homemade cupcakes, watermelon, and berry cups, with lemonade and water for drinks. Instead of spending an arm and a leg on a cake for the guests, a smash cake for our son, and cookies, I simply made the cupcakes myself, and placed themed cupcake toppers into them. I figured up that I spend about $40 on the food, however, $19 of that was spent on a 24-count cupcake pan. Yes, you read that right. I can now cook 24 cupcakes, at the same time! Run, don't walk to Wal-Mart, and get yourself one, too!
To wrap things up, just remember that no matter how fancy, how many decorations, or how much money you spend on your child's party, all that matters is that they have fun and spend quality time with family and friends.
Don't put pressure on yourself to make everything perfect. Honestly, my favorite part of the party was after our son was done demolishing his cupcake, I stripped him down to his diaper and let him play in the playroom with all of his friends. I will never forget the look of happiness and contentment on his face in that moment.
I hope that you have a moment like that at the next birthday party you put together, too!


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By Katrin Grashof
As the first ELFIN table soccer tournament has been carried out so successfully, we decided to repeat it once again, and it has been worth it! Starting very calm and cozy, the players enjoyed some pizza and cool drinks as a refreshment to have a good start in the tournament. Showing an enthusiasm worth a real world championship, the players competed in the tournament and fought for every ball and goal. In a tough fought final, a new team was able to replace the present champion and could happily carry home the gold medal. But in the end, everyone is the winner of a funny evening together and moments worth to remember.
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Volumes Remain Thin
HONG KONG -- The equities market rose for the fourth straight session Wednesday, following the bullishness on Wall Street, but volumes remained thin.
The blue-chip Hang Seng Index rose 45.95 to 10863.83.
"Turnover is not substantial but the market is in better shape," than last week, said Lennon Chan, director at Tai Fook Securities...


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Edge Protection Hire & Installation
EdgeStop!™ provide a hire and installation service in Hamilton and the greater Waikato from Tokoroa to South Auckland, Raglan to Thames. Our service includes delivery to your work site, installation of the edge protection, dismantle and removal from site.
We use two main roof fall protection systems to ensure we have the best solution for your needs.
Both systems are fully compliant and certified and are non-invasive on the building structure causing no damage.
Our staff are trained and experienced, so they know what they are doing and they participate in ongoing training courses and work within the clear guidelines of our company Health and Safety Policy to help ensure safety on site.
Roof Edge Protection Hire For Existing & New Roofs
Single or double story, we offer the perfect Edge Protection solution for existing roofs.
The Aluminium tube and clamp Edge Protection system provides a safe strong barrier and extends up to 8m high allowing for jobs with up to 7m high gutter lines!
Non-invasive to the building structure, the fall protection is secured through a cantilevered arm that fits snugly under the roof over-hang or against the gable end.
This system is particularly perfect for re-cladding and paint jobs.
All our staff have been fully trained and certified by the suppliers of this system and are all experienced in ensuring correct installation.
The EdgeStop!™ clever Steel system is a unique bracket and clip lock post system designed and manufactured in NZ. This system works a treat on existing sheet metal roofing jobs or those roofs being re-clad with long line sheet metal. Tough, reliable and effective. The greatest advantage of this system is the quick installation time - our staff can have this system installed and ready for use on an average sized house in just a couple of hours.
The single steel poles means less obstacles for home owners (very neat and tidy) AND this edge protection system is garden/shrub friendly!
Again all our staff are trained and experienced in the installation of this system.
Edge Protection for new homes
New builds require full platform scaffold, however once the trusses are up, EdgeStop!™ also has a certified system specifically designed for new roofs. This is also a steel quick clip lock system meaning we are in and out of the job in with no time delays for roofing gangs and without inconvenience to builders.
Edge Protection For Commercial Properties
The EdgeStop!™ system also works with some commercial roofs such as those with overhangs (for more detail on commercial Edge Protection contact us).
The Aluminium Edge Protection system will work on commercial builds up to 7m high at the gutter edge.


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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the additional costs outside the purchase and delivery of the home? There are many factors that contribute to additional costs, for example the size of the home and where the home is being relocated too. We recommend obtaining quotation from your local service provider for electricity Energex/Ergon, local plumbers and builders for firm pricing. For a rough estimate to work off
- Re connection of Electricity $4000- $8000 (this will depend on if it is a residential or rural block, for a rural block you will need to pay more if it isn't a standard connection please refer to Energex website for further information )
- Re connection of Plumbing $8000- $10,000.00 (this will depend on the size of the home, distance from the main sewer line and how many fittings)
- Septic System $8000 – $10,000 (this will depend on what type and size of unit you require and the location)
- New Stairs Timber Low set $3000 High set $6000
- New Steel Stairs Low set $2000 High set $4800
- Cyclone Proofing (Top and Bottom plate Tie Downs) $6000 (depending of the level required according to your wind rating it may be a lot higher)
- Building plans, Engineering, Energy Efficiency report, Council/Certification fees etc $10,000.00 rough total for all
- Bush Fire Assessment $400-$2000 (Not all sites will require this please speak to your building designer/certifier for clarification)
- If required, New Roof $8000 – $10,000.00 Depending on the size of the home
- Surveyor $1000 – $2000 ( You will need to have a surveyor peg out where your house is to be positioned on your block, this is critical on small blocks where the house is being placed on the front or side boundaries)
- Asbestos Removal – we charge $40 per square meter to remove
- Concrete slabs/Renovations/Extensions/ $TBA from your builder
Who looks after the council applications/building Approval to place a removal home on my land? We understand how daunting it is if you have never completed a building application before. We will help assist you in obtaining your building and are here to ask any questions that you may have, free of charge! We can recommended a building certifier and help you obtain a quotation for the certification and you can also make us an authorised contact to help you gather any information that you may require.
Can you relocate my home or a home I have purchased privately? Yes we sure can, we not only relocate the homes we sell also relocate homes that our clients have purchased them selves or their beloved family home.
How far do you travel? We will travel any where within Queensland and New South Wales. There are additional costs to travel after the 100 kms included in the price. We charge a per km rate travelled over the first 100kms, the rate is determined by how many sections of house are being transported. The extra km rate is to cover the cost of the police escorts and the pilot vehicles which for long trips are very costly.
Are there additional costs to travel to NSW? Yes, this is mainly due to New South Wales having different road restrictions to Qld. In Qld we are able to travel in one section sometimes up to 10m wide. In NSW we are restricted to 5.5 – 6m wide. This unfortunately means that the house your are wanting to transport will need to be cut into smaller sections and will incur additional fees.
What's included in the listed price? All of the prices that are listed on our homes include delivery and stumped within 100 kms of our storage yard. After the first 100 kms it is a per km rate whether the house be one piece or a two piece move. If it is a one piece move it is $33 per km after the first 100 km and $45 per km if two pieces. Stumped low set is a depth of 600mm and a height of 600mm in one section, and a height of 900mm for houses travelling in two sections.
Can I go high set? Yes, the height of stumps is your choice, however the price will vary depending on engineers specifications outlaid on your plans. If you are wanting to build in underneath in can be at a cost of roughly $10,000 – $20,000.00.
What other services can Mackay & Sons provide? We can assist you with Earth moving, obtaining Building and Demolition approvals, roof tie-downs and Asbestos removal.
How long does the process take? Once you have selected a house, you will require a building approval prior to moving the house to site. Depending on the council, it can be as little as 1 month although normally about 3 months to obtain a building approval. When the building approval has been issued the road permits are applied for, and the permit is usually issued within 14 working days. Then your house can be moved to your site.
What would be my first step? We would suggest you contact us and request we do a block inspection to ensure that your block is suitable for a removal home. As well as make contact with your local council to enquire whether you are able to place a removal home on your block.
Interested? Contact us today.


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At the end of the 2019 season they can negotiate for a new deal or make their own station.
My bet is that they partner with Comcast to create their own station. They could even make their own station before that, but it won't carry live games for obvious reasons.


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Karen email@example.com
Karen Beebe grew up in Cooperstown, New York where she worked as a housewife and home-schooling mother until she moved to Pennsylvania in 2000 to work for St. Gregory's Academy. She holds a BA in English from the University of Illinois at Springfield. Mrs. Beebe teaches Rhetoric I, Scripture I, and acts as the Registrar, Assistant Administrator, and Admissions Director.
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Luke Culley received his Bachelor's degree from Thomas Aquinas College and Master's degree in Literature from the University of Dallas. He serves as Academic Dean, teacher of Humanities II, Rhetoric II, Church History, Logic, and is the director of the Saint Julian's Juggling Troupe and the Senior Pilgrimage.
Nathan Cummings
Nathan Cummings attended St. Gregory's Academy from 2004-2007. After high school, he attended Wyoming Culinary Institute, studying Culinary & Hospitality Management. He has spent the last several years working at fine dining restaurants and country clubs. Mr. Cummings serves as Head Cook & Kitchen Manager.
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Headmaster Sean Fitzpatrick is a graduate of St. Gregory's Academy and Thomas Aquinas College, and has taught with the Academy for 15 years. In addition to his administrative duties, he teaches Literature I and II, and Senior Captains' Table. He lives in Scranton PA with his wife, Sophie, and their five children.
Stephen Fitzpatrick
Stephen Fitzpatrick is a graduate of St. Gregory's Academy and holds a Bachelor's degree from Thomas Aquinas College and a Master's degree in Theology from the University of Scranton. Stephen teaches Euclidean Geometry, Algebra I, Latin, Humanities I, and Senior Theology. He lives in Dunmore, PA with his wife, Vanessa, and their four children.
David McMyne
David McMyne is a graduate of St. Gregory's Academy, class of 2011. After graduating he volunteered with NET Ministries and traveled throughout the U.S. evangelizing Catholic youths. Later, he migrated to the upper peninsula of Michigan where he volunteered at a wilderness retreat center run by the Companions of Christ the Lamb. David uses the skills he gained there to head a guild teaching bushcraft and wilderness self-reliance. He also serves as dormfather, rugby coach, and juggling instructor.
James Potvin
James Potvin hails from a farm in rural Southern Vermont. He graduated from Trivium School in Lancaster, Massachusetts in 2013 and from Thomas More College of Liberal Arts in 2017. He has volunteered as a camp counselor at an all-boys Catholic camp in New Hampshire for the last four years and traveled to Haiti this summer to work with Missionaries of Charity. He serves as a dormfather and teaches Poetry, Latin I, and Folk Music.
John Prezzia
John Prezzia is a homeschool alumnus of 2009, and UW-Madison/St. Paul's Newman Center graduate of 2014. He served with a collegiate missionary group from 2014-2016, and will be using the various skills acquired through the years to assist with dormfather responsibilities and rugby conditioning.
Paul Prezzia
Paul Prezzia graduated from St. Gregory's Academy in 2002. He holds a BA in History from the University of Pittsburgh, and an MA in History from the University of Notre Dame. He joined the development team of Gregory the Great Academy in 2012, and serves as school Business Manager. He teaches Latin and Ancient History.
Daniel Schiller
Daniel Schiller is a native of New Baltimore, NY. He graduated from St. Gregory's Academy in 2007 and Ave Maria University in 2011 with a Bachelor's degree in History. He is currently the lead Special Event Coordinator for Gregory the Great Academy and lives in Front Royal, VA with his wife, Clare, and three children.
Andrew Wilson Smith
Andrew Wilson Smith is a graduate of St. Gregory's Academy, class of 2003. After graduating from St. Gregory's, Mr. Smith pursued artistic training at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art and the Florence Academy of Art. Balancing his career between teaching and sculpting, Mr. Smith has completed a number of artistic commissions around the United States and abroad. His work, including a group of carvings executed for Clear Creek Abbey in Oklahoma, may be viewed at www.Andrewwilsonsmith.com. Mr. Smith teaches Architecture and Earth Science, manages the Guild Program, and also assists in development efforts.
Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith serves as the Director of Development. Christopher graduated from St. Gregory's Academy in 2003. He received his B.A. in Philosophy from Christendom College in 2007, and an M.A. in National Security Affairs from The Institute of World Politics in Washington DC in 2011. He currently lives just outside of Front Royal, VA with his wife, Kathleen, and their two children.
Benjamin Strong
Benjamin Strong serves Gregory the Great Academy as a resident teacher and Renaissance man. His teaching duties include Algebra II and Senior Physics. He also heads up the Leather-Working Guild and assists with vehicle maintenance and repairs. Hailing from rural Kansas, Mr. Strong attended high school in St. Mary's Kansas and college at Kansas State University.
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A graduate of St. Gregory's Academy, Garret van Beek received his degree in Sociology from the University of Ottawa and has been with the faculty of the Academy since 2005. Garret is the Athletic Director, the Head Coach of Soccer and Rugby, and the Dean of Discipline. He teaches Natural History I and II. He lives in Dunmore PA with his wife Claire and six energetic children.
Zachary Van Sant
Zachary comes from the small state of Rhode Island. He graduated from Thomas More College of Liberal Arts in 2013. He has volunteered at Boys Town and as a teacher of Confraternity of Christian Doctrine for a number of years. He serves as a dormfather and teacher of American History and Latin.
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Music Director Matthew Williams is a veteran of the St. Gregory's community. He holds a degree in music from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, where his primary instrument was the piano. Having been involved in church music from an early age, Matt has participated in and conducted choirs both young and old. He has served as organist for several parishes and teaches private piano and voice lessons. In addition to teaching Schola and Sacred Music, Matthew serves as Head Dormfather, Parent Liason, and Infirmarian at Gregory the Great Academy.


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Foot Pain Newsletter
You'd be amazed at how much walking you do in a day, especially if you're a city dweller. Since those in the big apple tend to do more walking on average than most Americans, chances are that you're more prone to have foot issues as well. For this reason, it's important to be mindful of your feet; below we outline some of the most common types and causes for foot pain.
Plantar Fasciitis
The main function of your plantar fascia, the thick band which connects your heel bone to your toes, is to support the arch in your foot and absorb shock. When this ligament becomes strained or inflamed, plantar fasciitis can develop. Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain and affects roughly two million Americans a year. Of those affected, 95% of them will be able to relieve their pain without surgical means.
Anyone can become susceptible to developing this condition, however if you participate in activities that cause a lot of strain on the feet, such as running or dance, then you're more likely at risk. Wearing improper shoes, such as those that have soft soles and poor arch support, could attribute to plantar fasciitis too so if you do a lot of heavy walking, like most city-dwellers do, opt for shoes with cushioning; this will help absorb the shock that can wear away at your joints.
There are several ways in which you could treat this condition. One way to relieve pain is to place ice on the foot to reduce inflammation, enabling the small tears in your plantar fascia to heal. Additionally, try to rest your feet as much as possible and avoid walking, especially on hard surfaces, as much as you can. Performing exercises in your toes and calves may also strengthen the muscles that support your arch.
Achilles Tendinitis
The Achilles tendon is the band of tissue which connects your calf muscle to your heel bone and is the largest tendon in the body; Achilles tendinitis occurs when the tendon is overworked and overstressed. This condition is quite common but typically occurs in runners who suddenly increase the duration or intensity of their workout without giving their body time to adjust to the added strains. To avoid injury and overstrain, gradually increase your workout over a reasonable amount of time.
The most common symptoms of Achilles tendinitis include pain in the back of your heel or tendon when you first wake up, pain after exercising, or persistent swelling. If left untreated, the tendon may rupture and lead to greater issues. Luckily, there are plenty of non-surgical treatment options which include physical therapy, shockwave therapy, and cortisone injections.
Flat Foot
Your foot is comprised of ligaments and tendons which form an arch in your foot to help support the weight of your body. If the entire arch of the foot is collapsed or "flattened," and the sole of the foot touches the ground, the resulting condition is called flat foot. Over 25 million Americans are affected by this condition, making it the most common foot deformity.
Flat foot can be very painful and affect the way you walk. If your feet get tired very easily or if you have pain from movements such as standing on your toes, you may have flat feet. Leg, hip, and back pain are also common symptoms to look out for as well. While some with this condition may not experience any pain, those that do can wear orthotics to help distribute the pressure on the feet and stabilize the heel. For best results, get a pair of custom-made orthotics.
Cavus Foot
Cavus foot also tends to be less common than flat foot yet cause more issues. If your foot has a very high arch, curled toes, or you drag your feet when you walk, you probably have cavus foot. The unusually high structure of your arch forces the ball and heel of the foot to support the additional weight, aggravating the foot and causing pain.
Cavus foot can occur in one or both feet and may develop at any age. It usually arises as a result of an underlying medical condition such as cerebral palsy, polio, or even a stroke. It is imperative to obtain a proper diagnosis to find the root cause of your condition; if your cavus foot stems from a neurological disorder, then it is likely to worsen. Stretching can help minimize the stiffness associated with cavus foot. Additionally, bracing the ankle can help stabilize it and provide more support to the foot.
Depending on the severity of your case, the majority of foot issues can be resolved without the use of surgery. If you're having severe foot pain, consult your physician to find the best treatment plan for you.


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The Rangers and Capitals are already nip and tuck in regards to playoff positioning in the ultra-competitive Metropolitan Division, making Friday's first contest against one another this season extremely important.
However, Caps coach Barry Trotz added a little fuel to the rivalry's fire following practice Thursday.
NHL Power Rankings: Caps and Rangers both moving in right direction
Asked about defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, who Washington acquired before last year's trade deadline and who subsequently signed as a free agent with his hometown Rangers on July 1, Trotz provided an honest and, perhaps, less than PC, response.
"I think everybody thought of him as a 1-2 (defenseman), and he wasn't," said Trotz. "He was a little lower."
Trotz did also say that the trade with the Blues "worked in areas that we wanted. (Shattenkirk) helped our power play. He made it more dangerous and that.
"I think it worked out OK. I think overall he was fine."
Not exactly a ringing endorsement for a player the Rangers shelled out $26.6 million over the next four years for.
According to Larry Brooks of the New York Post, Shattenkirk played the vast majority of his time with the Capitals at 5-on-5 even strength with veteran Brooks Orpik. Karl Alzner and John Carlson formed Washington's other primary pairing during Shattenkirk's 19-game tenure with the Caps, in which he scored two goals and totaled 14 points while averaging 20:12 worth of ice time.
Shattenkirk 5 on 5 partners with Caps per @NatStatTrick: Orpik 232:57; Orlov 27:30; Schmidt 18:31; Alzner 8:55, Carlson 8:15. https://t.co/NGBz9Ji3tR— Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) December 7, 2017
Shattenkirk -- like the rest of the team -- struggled in the playoffs. He had one goal and six points and was a minus-four while averaging closer to 18 minutes of ice time in 13 games as the President's Trophy winners barely escaped the first round before being dusted by the Penguins again in the second round.
"I think he had a patch in the one series where it wasn't really good," Trotz said of Shattenkirk's postseason play. "I think he regained it and scored a big goal for us in Pitt.
"I just think, yeah, the first series wasn't...that's what you remember. It sticks out."
Shattenkirk was low key about Trotz's comments when informed of them following Rangers practice Thursday.
"It doesn't sit well...it's not something you enjoy hearing, but there's probably a lot of people that think that about me, so I like to use that in my favor," stated Shattenkirk.
MORE: Forbes' most valuable NHL franchises: Maple Leafs move past Canadiens, but still trail No. 1 Rangers
He added, "As for my usage here, I don't think that's how I was used. We had a pretty good committee (on defense). We had a lot of guys sharing a lot of responsibilities.
"I think that's my job to prove, and that's what I'm trying to do now."
Interestingly, Shattenkirk started this season on the Rangers top pair alongside team captain Ryan McDonagh, but that twosome did not fare so well. After playing with a string of partners, Shattenkirk settled in with second-year pro Brady Skjei. That pair played exceptionally well when handed team-high minutes while McDonagh missed four games earlier this month due to an abdominal injury.
Shattenkirk is tied for seventh among all NHL defensemen with 20 points in 27 games with the Rangers. His nine power play points are just two behind league-leaders Shayne Gostisbehere of the Flyers, Kris Letang of the Penguins and Carlson of the Caps among defensemen.
"He's exactly what we expected him to be," said Rangers coach Alain Vigneault, who also called Shattenkirk "a great teammate."
Hailed throughout his career for solid possession metrics, Shattenkirk's Corsi For dipped so far this season, under 50 percent (49.8%) for the first time since 2010-11 when he was a 22-year-old with the Avalanche. In 19 games with Washington, his Corsi For was 54.3 percent.
Entering Friday's contest in Washington, the Caps have 35 points, three more than the Rangers who have two games in hand. The Capitals ride a three game winning streak into the game and are winners in six of their last seven, while the Rangers have 12 wins in their last 15 contests.


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"Memories too."
"Just junk." Jack thought they should throw it all out till Jane found box containing Teddy.
"Gran kept my Ted?"
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Mary Ann Saar, Maryland's public safety secretary, said it again last week at a breakfast honoring both ex-offenders who find their way into the mainstream working world and the companies that have the guts to hire them: "This is not a liberal issue. This is not a conservative issue. This is not a Republican issue. It is not a Democratic issue. This is a common-sense issue that will serve all of us."
The issue is corrections reform: putting corrections back into corrections after decades of mindlessly warehousing criminals - particularly, nonviolent offenders and drug addicts - at great expense. In Maryland, we continue to abide a recidivism rate of more than 50 percent, and this failure costs us about $24,000 per inmate per year.
Spending on state prisons alone increased nationally from $9 billion in 1982 to $60 billion in 2002, according to the Council of State Governments. We've had a costly war on drugs since the Reagan administration, and now the highest per capita incarceration rate in the world to show for it.


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Editor Frank Scott (FS) from DesignPRWire has interviewed designer Giorgio Caporaso (GC) for A' Design Award and Competition. You can access the full profile of Giorgio Caporaso by clicking here.
Interview with Giorgio Caporaso at Tuesday 29th of April 2014
FS: Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?
GC: Things working always fascinated me, but my interest in design started when I attended University studying Architecture
FS: What is "design" for you?
GC: Design is anticipating questions to come exploring possible solutions
FS: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
GC: I have no preferences. Every object is worthy of attention.
FS: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
GC: I often choose eco-friendly materials and technologies with a low environmental impact, but for me every material has many interesting features
FS: Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
GC: I focus especially the relation between shape and function
FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
GC: In general, I feel contrasting emotions. It depends on the stage of the project.
FS: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
GC: In my opinion a designer has to work conscientiously without superficiality
FS: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
GC: Maybe in the future design will try many different ways. All of them will be absolutely thrilling.
FS: Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
GC: A strong inspiration comes from the curiosity of observing our changing society
FS: Where do you live? Do you feel the cultural heritage of your country affects your designs? What are the pros and cons during designing as a result of living in your country?
GC: I come from Italy and I live in Italy. The culture of my Country influences me, but I think that this influence has becoming lighter and lighter because of the increasing mix of different cultures.
FS: Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
GC: I've already realized a multitasking table with a bacterial filter and an essences diffuser for my 'Ecodesign Collection'. I've also realized objects made with bioplastic. I'm sure I will continue this research.
FS: How can people contact you?
GC: My design studio is in Varese (Italy). People can contact me here by email or by phone.
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The Force of Truth
As I was putting on a sweater, there was a rustling sound in the pocket. I reached in and retrieved a ticket stub from the recent December showing of the "Star Wars" movie "The Force Awakens". A smile came across my face, and a flood of memories rushed in. It is hard to believe that I was a young woman in the '70s when this "Star Wars" phenomenon hit the screen. The most amazing thought to me is how many generations have been impacted by this movie. It has crossed so many generations, and "the beat goes on". I have watched many people in my life embrace it, and they are now passing it on to their children. It is interesting to observe the profound influence it has had on movie making and music.
When the new movie came out, everywhere I went adults were saying they could not wait for their children to see it. I confess I was excited to see it as well and attended the showing with my own sons who are now adults.
Let's carry this thought over into the Scriptural realm, Psalm 145:4: "One generation shall praise Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts." It is urgent that we are as diligent in our spiritual lives as we are in our casual living. 1Peter 2:9 tells us, "But we are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of His own, that you should show forth the praises of Him Who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light."
It is obvious that there is a lot of darkness around us. Look……pay attention to the world around you. The responsibility of the redeemed is to shine the light. As stewards of this light, we must impart it to the next generation so that they will be wiser than we are in Biblical matters. "So each of us should consider the components of a productive Christian life and prayerfully set goals. There is the dimension of personal relationships – with God, family, neighbors, friends"(Charles E. Hummel; Tyranny of the Urgent). What dimensions of my life am I using to impact the next generation for the Gospel: setting spiritual goals, deciding what is important,constantly evaluating my spiritual life? May I continue the effort. May this be the awakening force in my life.
The ticket in my pocket was a great find. I might just keep it on my desk as a constant reminder that I am called to proclaim the force of truth, the power of the Gospel, the cross; to awaken this generation and the next for His glory.
Pam Cavanaugh
EP 4.112 | Who's to Judge?
When Donald Trump said that the Pope accused him of not being a Christian, it raised an interesting phenomenon that has taken shape in our culture both secularly and theologically: its wrong to judge. But is that true? Are we never to pass any sort or form of judgement? Daniel and Charles discuss it…
When Giants Pass On
The leadership landscape is strewn with self-professed public servants whose records prove they are neither servants nor leaders. Agendas that further power, personal security, and pensions leave little room for the rule of law and policy that is furthered with the next generation in mind. A larger and more powerful government has come to be viewed as a benevolent rich uncle who is there to give us what we cannot give ourselves, and more importantly, what God knows we do not need.
In such a climate, we are less and less apt to see leaders who call us, not to seek greater comforts, but to embrace greater challenges. The weakening of our resolve is matched only by the cloudiness of our vision and the softness of our character. It is for this reason that we search out leaders who pander to our emotions and appetites while assuring us our best days are ahead.
I pray regularly that God will give us leaders of commitment, character, conviction, and courage. But in a soft culture focused on self and feelings, such leaders are becoming more and more rare. So it is particularly noticeable when a giant passes from the scene. When giants pass, they leave a vacuum, and there are any number of would be replacements waiting in line to assume their role. The passing of Antonin Scalia is a case in point.
He was a man of commitment. He was committed to the rule of law embodied in the Constitution. He was a man of character. His strength was not in public opinion poles or the agreement of colleagues. Rather, it was in the resolve of a conscience riveted to truth and right. He was a man of conviction. He held, not merely opinions easily swayed by the arguments of the intelligencia, but rock solid beliefs that anchored his heart and mind. He was a man of courage. He possessed the fortitude to swim against the tide; to give voice to unpopular and even unwanted truths found repulsive and archaic to minds formed by relativism.
Such men are not easily, and sometimes never, replaced. Lesser men whose responsibility it is to find their replacement often do not possess anything like the depth of character of the man they seek to replace. We are left to watch them scurry about appearing to work for right, when they understand neither the significance of their actions nor the public's great loss.
Is the absence of great leaders the cause or the affect of our obvious moral decline? The answer does not change the desperate situation in which we find ourselves. The passing of Antonin Scalia is not just a loss to his family but a telling event on the leadership landscape of a once great nation. His position will be filled, but his leadership may never be replaced. Let us pray that it will and ask our merciful God to give us, not what we deserve, but what we so desperately need.
Charles Cavanaugh
EP 4.111 | Assurance: Biblical Discernment
EP 4.110 | Assurance & Christian Love
One of the distinguishing marks of a believer is the Love one has for God and subsequently his brothers and sisters in Christ. The only real way to understand this is from the foundation of all love which is found in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Join Charles and Daniel as they discuss this practical truth.
The Art of Love
Love is a many-faceted word in English. One can love his dog, love his car, love football, love nachos, and love his wife and say so using the same word and perhaps without changing emphasis or inflection. To someone new to the language, it could be a bit confusing.
But most of us recognize the difference between loving one's spouse and the love one has for a favorite food. The context usually nails it for us. While the word is interchangeable, the sentiment is not. We love different things with varying passions, depending on the measure of their importance. A puppy may be cuddly and even lovable but not nearly as precious, I trust, as one's sweetheart.
As Valentine Day approaches, it might benefit us to give serious thought to the art of love. Such a phrase may conjure up for some television shows about bachelors and bachelorettes where men and women with perfect bodies and perfect faces find perfect relationships that result in perfect pleasures. After all, isn't the art of love about finding perfect pleasure? If we play our cards right, make the right moves, and employ the perfect word or phrase, we will make our catch. That is the way the game is played. This is the love that "makes the world go round."
Before you decide that I am a love-starved Stoic, let me clarify myself. I am a fan of romance. There is nothing quite like the chemistry between a man and woman. What would life be without the God-given gift of romance? I still have fond and vivid memories of the spark that gradually but perceptibly grew into a flame thirty-six years ago: my only real love, as she still is. I am, I think, an unashamed romantic. I hope I remain so. I do not see Valentine Day as a waste of time nor an impossible imposition. Rather, I see it as a challenge, an opportunity to make every attempt to do justice to a day set aside solely for remembering and expressing love.
But neither am I so naive as to think that I have mastered the art of love because I have learned to remember special days. Gifts and romantic words are but hollow tokens if they are not the fruit of genuine selfless love. While none of us will achieve perfectly selfless love in this life, it is the pursuit of such love that is at the heart of the art of love. True love demands that we embrace our Lord's exhortation to deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and follow Him. True love requires commitment that transcends circumstances and feelings. True love reminds us of our utter frailty and inability to love as we ought apart from God's grace in Christ. True love calls us to reject the temptation to be satisfied with where and what we are and to keep growing.
I challenge you to give the best Valentine gift you can. When you do, resolve that it will not be a mere trinket that leads you to wipe your brow in relief that you didn't blow it this year. Let it be for you a resolve to make the art of love a life-long pursuit of Christlike charity that causes its object see the reality of Christ and to grow in love for Him.
In the love of Christ,
Charles Cavanaugh
EP 4.109 | Assurance: The Rock of Truth
When it comes to the assurance of salvation, there is really only one solution. Many man made schemes have been invented but when dealing with an issue that most Christians struggle with from one time or another, we must return to the truth of scripture. Charles and Daniel discuss what it is we must return to every time…


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Courtney Loves camp urged her to abort Kurt Cobains babyMay 27th, 2008 - 6:00 pm ICT by admin
New York, May 27 (ANI): Courtney Loves 15-year-old daughter Frances Bean Cobain could have become the victim of an abortion if the singers manager and staff had their way, a new book claims.
Danny Goldberg, a former CEO of Warner Brothers Records who was a manager for Cobain's band Nirvana revealed the abortion controversy in his new book Bumping Into Geniuses, a memoir about the music business.
Goldberg claims he and some of Love's handlers were worried about her drug use during the pregnancy and they reportedly tried to intervene and urge her to have an abortion.
The staff arranged a meeting with a physician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's chemical dependency program.
The doctor tried to give clinical advice, suggesting to Courtney that it was not a great idea to have a baby while dealing with addiction, Goldberg wrote.
However, the idea of abortion outraged Love.
" 'You're not telling me to have a [bleep]-ing abortion, are you?' asked Courtney, her voice rising with her trademark hostile whine. 'I mean I'm pro-choice, but that doesn't mean that anyone has the right to tell me to have a [bleep] ing abortion,' The New York Post quoted Goldberg, as stating in the book.
"[He] suggested that it might not be safe for the baby, and Courtney, who was only six weeks pregnant, went into a confrontational mode. 'Is that a medical fact, or is that just your opinion? I want to see it in a medical book.'
She was interested in medical facts, not a sermon. [He] sheepishly acknowledged that at this early stage of pregnancy a woman could discontinue heroin use with no physical or psychological damage to the foetus. Courtney looked triumphant as she towered over the doctor seated at his desk," he added.
Love eventually stopped using heroin and Frances was born in perfect health on August 1992.
Love had no comment on the contents of the book.
In an interview last year, Frances Bean said: "People are fascinated by me, but I haven't done anything . . . I'm not my parents."
Goldberg currently manages Love and his book is slated to hit stores in September. (ANI)
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Under Premises and Maintenance in the Pittman's website consists of a variety of materials to choose from. These include Pothole Repair Patch Kits, Anti-slip solutions, Hand Tally counters, Distance measuring Tools, Graffiti Removal, Adhesives, Bolts and Screws, Wheel Clocks, Aluminium Storage Boxes, Wire measuring tools and Get Ready for Winter. The Pothole Repair kits is simple to use and are ideal for filling potholes permanently and can be done in minutes. There is no prep work required, just pour the asphalt into the pothole and flatten out. Next on the list is the Hand tally counter that clicks one on pressing the button. Counts up to 9999, this hand tally counter resets through a dial on the right side. Fits easily into the hand comes with a ring for comfortable single handle counting. The case is chrome plated for extended life. Mechanical hand tally counters are ideal for head counts, traffic surveys, footfall counting or stock taking.
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