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Hoddesdon is in the English county of Hertfordshire, situated in the Lea Valley. The town grew up as a coaching stop on the route between Cambridge and London. It is located 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Hertford, 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Waltham Cross and 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Bishop's Stortford. At its height during the 18th century, more than 35 coaches a day would pass through the town. It saw a boom in the mid 20th century as gravel was extracted from the area to be exhausted by the 1970s. The lakes and water pits left behind have been used for local leisure amenities. Today, Hoddesdon has a little light industry but is mainly a London commuter belt town. The town hosted the eighth Congres Internationaux d'Architecture Moderne in 1951. It is twinned with the Belgian city of Dinant.
The Prime Meridian passes just to the east of Hoddesdon.
The town is served by Rye House railway station and nearby Broxbourne railway station.
The name "Hoddesdon" is believed to be derived from a Saxon or Danish personal name combined with the Old English suffix "don", meaning a down or hill.[2] The earliest historical reference to the name is in the Domesday Book.
Hoddesdon was situated about 20 miles (32 km) north of London on the main road to Cambridge and to northern towns and cities. The road forked in the centre of the town, with the present High Street dividing into Amwell Street and Burford Street, both leading north to Ware.[3] From an early date there were a large number of inns lining the streets to serve the needs of travellers. A market charter was granted to Robert Boxe, lord of the manor, in 1253.[2][3][4] By the 14th century the Hospital of st Laud and St Anthony had been established in the south of Hoddesdon. The institution survived the dissolution of the monasteries, but ceased to exist by the mid 16th century, although it is commemorated in the name of Spital Brook which divides Hoddesdon from Broxbourne.[3]
In 1336 William de la Marche was licensed to build a chapel of ease in the town. The building, known as St Katharine's Chapel survived until the 17th century, when it was demolished. The tower survived until 1836.[3] The chapel was used by pilgrims to the shrine at Walsingham.[2]
The town was considerably enlarged in the reign of Elizabeth I, and a number of inns in the High Street date from this time.[2] The monarch granted a royal charter in 1559/60, placing the town government under a bailiff, warden and eight assistants. The charter also established a free grammar school based on the site of the former hospital, and this was placed under the care of the corporation. Neither the borough or the school flourished, however, and both had ceased to exist by the end of the century.[3] In 1567 Sir William Cecil acquired the manor of Hoddesdonsbury and two years later Elizabeth granted him the neighbouring manor of Baas. From that date the Cecils maintained a connection with the town which is recorded by the naming of The Salisbury Arms (anciently the Black Lion Inn) : the title Marquess of Salisbury was granted to James Cecil in 1789.
In 1622 Sir Marmaduke Rawdon built Rawdon House, a red-brick mansion which still survives. Rawdon also provided the town with its first public water supply, flowing from a statue known as the "Samaritan Woman".[2][3][5]
In 1683 there was an alleged Whig conspiracy to assassinate or mount an insurrection against Charles II of England because of his pro-Roman Catholic policies. This plot was known as the Rye House Plot, drawing its name from Rye House at Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, near which ran a narrow road where Charles was supposed to be killed as he traveled from a horse meet at Newmarket. By chance, according to the official narrative, the king's unexpectedly early departure in March foiled the plot. Ten weeks later, on June 1, an informer's allegations prompted a government investigation.[6]
The subsequent history of Rye House has been considerably less dramatic. In 1870, the current owner, William Henry Teale, opened a pleasure garden, displaying the Great Bed of Ware, which he'd recently acquired. It was such a popular destination for excursions from London that an extra station was built on the Liverpool Street to Hertford East line to serve it.[7]
By the early 20th century, however, the tourist trade had fallen off, and Rye House was demolished, apart from the Gatehouse, the Great Bed ending up in the Victoria & Albert Museum.[8]
Rye House Gatehouse still stands today however and is now a grade 1 listed building, featuring high-quality diaper brickwork and a "barley sugar twist" chimney. It's open to the public at weekends and bank holidays during the summer, featuring displays about the Plot and the early history of brick-building. The rest of the grass-covered site has the floor-plan of the house marked out.[9]
A new chapel of ease, dedicated to St Paul, was built in 1762. This was subsequently rebuilt and enlarged and in 1844 become the parish church when Hoddesdon was created a separate ecclesiastical parish.[3] Previously the town was divided between the two parishes of Broxbourne and Great Amwell. The boundary between the two parishes ran through an archway in the town's High Street. When this building was demolished in the 1960s, a specially inscribed stone was set into the pavement marking the historic boundary. In place of St Katharine's Chapel a new clock house was built.[2]
Brewing was first established in the town in about 1700. In 1803, William Christie established a brewery in the town, and it became a major employer and one of the largest breweries in England. The brewery continued in operation until 1928.[10] Most of the brewery buildings was demolished in 1930, although part was converted into a cinema itself since demolished. Some remnants of the establishment remain in Brewery Road.[11]
By the mid-19th century the town still consisted principally of one street, and had a population of 1,743. Malt was being produced and transported to London via the River Lea. There were also a number of flour mills.[12] Trade in Hoddesdon was centred on the hops market each Thursday. As time went on, more and more hops were carried on the river rather than the roads and the Wednesday meat market took predominance. The Wednesday market has survived in Hoddesdon and was joined in the late 20th century by a Friday market.
Following the Second World War Hoddesdon increasingly became a dormitory town, forming part of the London commuter belt. Much of the town centre was demolished in the 1960s and 1970s, with the construction of the Tower Centre and Fawkon Walk shopping centres. The opening of a bypass in 1974 changed the nature of the town, with through traffic curtailed.[2]
Hoddesdon is the only small town in Britain with a sizeable Italian community. [13][citation needed] Italians emigrated to the Lea Valley in the 1950s and 60s to work in the nearby garden nurseries, and they and many of their descendants still live in the area. Since the 18th century the Lea Valley has had a reputation for fine produce from its market gardens and green houses. The owners and growers of the majority of the Lea Valley's cucumber farms come primarily from two villages in Sicily: Cianciana and Mussomeli.[14] The Lee Valley Growers Association estimates that more than 70 per cent of the 100 or so nurseries in the Lee Valley are now owned by Sicilian descendants, producing 75 per cent of UK-grown cucumbers and 50 per cent of its peppers in their glasshouses. [15]
Part of a wave of immigration to the UK after the Second World War, the Italian community has grown to become part of the fabric of the area, with migrants and their descendants still celebrating their rich Italian heritage.[16] The Festival of San Antonio is celebrated annually in June in the town with a street procession, although nowadays it is a low-key festival since many of the participants are elderly.[17] An Italian consul is resident at Broxbourne Council. The Italian influx to the Hoddesdon area brought with it many Italian cuisines. A recent edition is Nonna's Kitchen, run by the Ricotta family.[18]
In 2007 Rye House Kart Raceway was taken over by 2 local family businessman. It was recently described as the "Silverstone of Karting" by David Coulthard. The Book It Now diary based calendar system was developed here in 2013.
In 2014 JD Wetherspoon's first pub in Hoddesdon opened at the former Salisbury Arms on the high street. During renovations, a series of 16th century wall paintings of "national importance" were uncovered. They are located on the north wall of the bar, with some additional detail found on one of the beams supporting the ceiling. The paintings depict half-figures and biblical verses.[19]
The pub reverted to its 16th century name, The Star. The images were deemed of great historical and national significance. Roof beams dating to the mid-1400s have also been revealed, suggesting The Star is older than previously thought.[20]
Hoddesdon has two tiers of local government: county and district (borough). The area is unparished.
Borough council
Hoddesdon comprises three wards of the Borough of Broxbourne: Hoddesdon North, Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park. Each ward returns three borough councillors to the thirty-eight member council. Councillors are elected by thirds, with one councillor being elected each year except when there are county council elections. As of 2011 all nine of Hoddesdon's councillors are members of the Conservative Party, who hold a large majority on the council.[21]
The borough council is responsible for services such as refuse and planning. Previously owned council housing is the responsibility of the B3Living, a housing association.
County council
Hoddesdon returns two county councillors to the 77 member Hertfordshire County Council. One councillor is elected for each of the two electoral divisions of Hoddesdon North and Hoddesdon South (which also includes Broxbourne).[22] The entire county council is elected every four years. The last elections were held in 2009. Both of Hoddesdon's county councillors are members of the majority Conservative group. At the last local elections Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park returned its first UKIP councillor.
Civic history
Part of Hoddesdon was created an urban district by the Local Government Act 1894, the remainder becoming the parish of Hoddesdon Rural in the Ware Rural District. In 1937 a County Review Order enlarged the urban district by taking in the entire Hoddesdon Rural parish and parts of the parishes of Broxbourne, Great Amwell, Stanstead Abbotts and Wormley. The western boundary of the urban district was fixed by the track of the Roman Ermine Street. Hoddesdon Urban District was abolished in 1974 by the Local Government Act 1972, when it merged with Cheshunt Urban District to become the Borough of Broxbourne. 2 2 enjoys the history of men in Hoddesdon.
Economy and Shopping
Hoddesdon High Street has many shops, including fast food outlets, pubs, estate agents, charity shops, banks, travel agents and a library. At the north of the High Street behind the Clock Tower was the "Tower Centre" shopping centre, which was known for its high turnover of stores and distinct lack of tenants. In the early 2000s, it underwent a major refurbishment, in hope of attracting large national retailers, but its remaining tenants, including Argos and Superdrug, vacated the premises after Sky City Chinese restaurant closed down, and the Woolworths outlet went into liquidation. In 2012, the old shopping centre was demolished and replaced by a new Morrisons supermarket, which opened in Autumn 2013. The remaining pavilion of the old Tower Centre is currently occupied by a greasy spoon, a fried chicken takeaway, Timpsons cobbler, a nail bar, Roberts and Co chartered accountants, Costa Coffee and a shop belonging to Broxbourne council.
Fawkon Walk, to the west of the High Street, is also undergoing redevelopment, the first phase of which is now complete and comprised a new Aldi store. Sainsbury's, once in Fawkon Walk, occupies a new site to the east of the High Street. Other notable outlets in the town centre include Boots, two Lloyds pharmacies, Tesco, Ladbrokes, KFC, Asda (formerly a Netto and a Co-op), Peacocks and Cafe Nero. In the High Street there are many pubs and restaurants.
Since the re-opening of the High Street to traffic in 2009 the town has experienced an upturn in popularity with very few empty shops. In addition, the number of 'town events' has increased which has added a new lease of life. A number of new independent traders have moved in and Hoddesdon attracts many shoppers who also enjoy the local restaurants.
There are two state secondary schools in Hoddesdon - The John Warner School (a community, foundation comprehensive for 11- to 18-year-olds) and Sheredes School (a community, comprehensive, for 11- 18). John Warner has specialist status in Science and sport and Sheredes is well regarded in the arts.
Both schools are among the most improved in the country - in 2011, Sheredes was the most improved school in Hertfordshire and within the top 1% of schools nationally, In 2007 the John Warner School received congratulations from Mr Jim Knight, Minister of State for Education for being placed 24th in the '100 most improved schools in the country'. This award is a combination of eight years continuous improvement in examination results.
In 2012 Sheredes received the coveted artsmark gold award in recognition of the outstanding work in the arts. The school is one of only a handful of schools nationally to have been awarded this for a fourth time.
Sport and leisure
As well as the array of shops in and around Hoddesdon, there are a number of leisure activities in the local area, including a gym in the town centre and the John Warner sports centre, a leisure centre on the outskirts of the town containing a swimming pool and children's activity centre. There is also a Non-League football club Hoddesdon Town F.C., which plays at Lowfield, and a large go-kart track located in nearby Rye park.
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|Sundays 1 bus per hour.
All services accept the Intalink explorer ticket. The Arriva service falls into the 'Lea Valley' ticketing area.
Railway Services
The nearest railway stations are Broxbourne Station and Rye House Station which offer frequent services to London.
Hoddesdon contains a small part of Ringway 4, part of the 1960s London Ringways scheme and the only part built north of London further east than Watford.
Linking the town to the A10, the A1170 Dinant Link Road has an overly large junction between the link road and the A10, and was built with space available to continue the road westward over the A10 as originally planned.
Notable people
- Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour (1848–1930), Conservative politician and prime minister of the United Kingdom 1902 - 1905. Attended the Grange Preparatory School, Hoddesdon.[23]
- Francis Maitland Balfour (1851–1882), comparative embryologist and morphologist, younger brother of the above, also attended Grange School.[24]
- William Ellis (1794–1872), missionary and author. Lived in the town from 1844, and served as a minister to an Independent congregation. Died at his residence on 9 June 1872.[25]
- William Christie Gosse (1842–1881), explorer and surveyor, was born in Hoddesdon, emigrated to Australia in 1850. In 1859 he entered the Government service of South Australia.[26]
- John Hoole (1727–1803), translator, attended school in Hoddesdon.[27]
- William Josiah Irons (1812–1883), Church of England clergyman and theological writer. Born in Hoddesdon 12 September 1812.[28]
- John Loudon McAdam (1756–1836), engineer and roadbuilder lived in the town from 1827.[29]
- Hugh Paddick (1915–2000), comedy actor, born in Hoddesdon.[30]
- Colin Pratt (born in Hoddesdon 1938), former motorcycle speedway rider.
- Richard Rumbold (c 1622-1685), Cromwellian soldier and conspirator in the Rye House Plot.[31]
- Lena Zavaroni (1963–1999), popular singer and entertainer spent some of her final years in Hoddesdon.[32]
See also
- ↑ "Office for National Statistics, 2001 Census, Key Statistics for HCC settlements. Usual resident population (numbers)" (PDF).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Sue Garside (2008). "Hoddesdon". Rotary Club of Hoddesdon. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 William Page (editor) (1912). "Parishes: Broxbourne with Hoddesdon". A History of the County of Hertford: volume 3. British History Online. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
- ↑ "Markets and fairs". Lowewood Museum. 2008. Archived from the original on July 24, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
- ↑ "Samaritan Woman in Hoddesdon". Lowewood Museum. 2008. Archived from the original on July 24, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
- ↑ "Rye House Plot | English history". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2015-12-22.
- ↑ (www.communitysites.co.uk), Community Sites. "A historic Hoddesdon house | Rye House | Historic Houses | Places | Herts Memories". www.hertsmemories.org.uk. Retrieved 2015-12-22.
- ↑ (www.communitysites.co.uk), Community Sites. "A historic Hoddesdon house | Rye House | Historic Houses | Places | Herts Memories". www.hertsmemories.org.uk. Retrieved 2015-12-22.
- ↑ (www.communitysites.co.uk), Community Sites. "A historic Hoddesdon house | Rye House | Historic Houses | Places | Herts Memories". www.hertsmemories.org.uk. Retrieved 2015-12-22.
- ↑ "Christie Photo Album". Lowewood Museum. 2007-06-01. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
- ↑ Allen Eyles and Keith Scone, Cinemas of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, 2003
- ↑ Samuel Lewis (editor) (1848). "Hoddesdon". A Topographical Dictionary of England. British History Online. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
- ↑ "Lee Valley little Sicily". Hertfordshire. Retrieved 2015-12-22.
- ↑ "Olympics 2012: The Sicilian cucumber connection". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-12-22.
- ↑ "Lee Valley little Sicily". Hertfordshire. Retrieved 2015-12-22.
- ↑ "Lee Valley little Sicily". Hertfordshire. Retrieved 2015-12-22.
- ↑ San Antonio Festival Retrieved
- ↑ "Lee Valley little Sicily". Hertfordshire. Retrieved 2015-12-22.
- ↑ "16th century wall paintings uncovered at former Salisbury Arms, Hoddesdon could be of 'national importance'". Hertfordshire Mercury. Retrieved 2015-12-22.
- ↑ "Wetherspoon's first Hoddesdon pub, The Star, to open on December 16". Hertfordshire Mercury. Retrieved 2015-12-22.
- ↑ "Local councillors". Borough of Broxbourne. 2011. Retrieved 2011-05-07.
- ↑ "County Councillors - ordered by district". HertsDirect. Hertfordshire County Council. Archived from the original on July 24, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
- ↑ Ruddock Mackay and H. C. G. Matthew (2004). "Balfour, Arthur James, first earl of Balfour (1848–1930)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
- ↑ Brian K Hall (2004). "Balfour, Francis Maitland (1851–1882)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
- ↑ Norman Etherington (2004). "Ellis, William (1794–1872)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
- ↑ "Gosse, William Christie (1842 - 1881)". Australian Dictionary of Biography, Online Edition. Australian National University. 2006. Retrieved 29 December 2008.
- ↑ Vivienne W Painting (2004). "Hoole, John (1727–1803)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
- ↑ G C Boase (2004). "Irons, William Josiah (1812–1883)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
- ↑ Brenda J Buchanan (2004). "McAdam, John Loudon (1756–1836)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
- ↑ "Obituary: Hugh Paddick". The Independent. 17 November 2000. Retrieved 2008-07-17.[dead link]
- ↑ Robin Clifton (2004). "Rumbold, Richard (c1622–1685)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
- ↑ John Van der Kiste (2004). "Zavaroni, Lena Hilda (1963–1999)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
External links
- "Hoddesdon Society Website". Hoddesdon Society. Retrieved 2009-03-28.


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Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: AvesOrder: PasseriformesFamily: EmberizidaeGenus/Species: Ammodramus maritimusSubspecies: Ammodramus maritimus peninsulaeCommon Name: Scott's seaside sparrow
Federal Status: Not ListedFL Status: State-designated ThreatenedFNAI Ranks: G4T3/S3 (Globally: Apparently Secure, Sub sp. Rare/ State: Rare)IUCN Status: Not ranked
The Scott's seaside sparrow is a larger member of the Genus Ammodramus that can reach a length of six inches (15 centimeters) with a wingspan of 7.9 inches (20 centimeters) (Kale 1996). Scott's seaside sparrow has a grayish-brown or grayish-olive upper body, a brown breast, a long bill, and short pointed tail (Florida Natural Areas Inventory 2001).
The diet of the Scott's seaside sparrow consists of crustaceans, insects, spiders, and seeds mainly from marsh floors. The bill is used in foraging for prey in the mud on the marsh floor.
Seaside sparrows nest in clumps of fallencordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) andblack needle rush(Juncus roemarianus).Nesting is unique because two different types of nests are built. Open nests are built deep in vegetation while more complicated domed nests are built in less dense vegetation. They will form a canopy over the nest by pulling down blades of grass. During one nesting, three to four eggs will be laid with incubation lasting for 12 to 13 days. Young seaside sparrows are able to fly at nine to ten days of age.
Seaside sparrows primarily inhabit tidal marshes in Florida. Scott's seaside sparrow can be found from Pasco County to Pepperfish Keys in Dixie County, Florida (M. Delany pers. comm. 2011).
The Scott's seaside sparrow faces many threats to its population, with habitat loss and fragmentation being the main threats. Salt marshes are vulnerable to the practice called "dredge and fill" which involves dredging salt marshes and filling them with sediment. This practice is done to provide increased areas for human development such as coastal housing. Dredge and fill also causes the decrease of available prey for the seaside sparrows. Salt marshes are also threatened by dam operations, chemicals and toxins, invasive plants, road and bridge construction, industrial/oil spills, and shoreline hardening. Seaside sparrows will desert their salt marsh habitat when woody vegetation becomes too dominant. Other threats include increased predation and nesting site competition with rice rats (Post 1981, Post et al. 1983).
The Scott's seaside sparrow is protected by the U.S. Migratory Bird Treaty Act and as a State-designated Threatedned species by Florida's Endangered and Threatened Species Rule .
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Florida Natural Areas Inventory. 2001. Field guide to the rare animals of Florida. http://www.fnai.org/FieldGuide/pdf/Ammodramus_maritimus.pdf .
Kale, H.W., II. 1996. Seaside Sparrows. Pages 608-615 in J.A. Rodgers, Jr., H.W. Kale II, and H.T. Smith (Eds.). Rare and endangered biota of Florida, Vol. V: Birds. University Press of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
Post, W. 1981. The influence of rice rats Oryzomys palustris on the habitat use of the seaside sparrow Ammospiza maritima. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 9:35-40.
Post, W., J. S. Greenlaw, T. L. Merriam, and L. A. Wood. 1983. Comparative ecology of Northern and Southern populations of the seaside sparrow. Pgs. 123-136 In, The Seaside Sparrow, Its Biology and Management. North Carolina Biological Survey and North Carolina State Museum.
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5/31/2011 - Asheville rec center gets 10,000 plants on its roof
by Mat Payne
ASHEVILLE -- Emilio Ancaya and four crew members of his Living Roofs company endured the torrid midday heat on their hands and knees last week, as they often do. In just a few days, they would turn the flat space, high off the ground, into a giant planter.
The team installed about 10,000 sedum plants that will make up the center's "green roof."
Green roofing, a trend that originated in Germany during the 1960s, involves covering all or a portion of a roof with vegetative mats or lightweight soil and small plants.
"It's going to look like the building just came out of the ground," said Ancaya, founder of the Asheville-based company.
Among the benefits of a green roof, according to Living Roofs' website, are stormwater management, summer cooling, reduced energy costs, improved aesthetics and an increase in roof life.
Yet Living Roofs' contribution to the rec center is just one element in a plan to ensure that the building meets the stringent set of standards that would grant it a LEED Certification.
To gain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design status, a building must meet certain qualifications relating to energy savings, water efficiency, reduction of carbon dioxide emissions and other ecologically friendly practices.
"It's a great certification in every aspect, (from) recycling materials to energy savings to using locally produced materials for construction," said Al Kopf, superintendent of park planning and development for the city's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs department.
Since the passage of a 2007 resolution, all new city buildings larger than 5,000 square feet must be LEED certified, said Jane Matthews, the rec center's architect. This just happens to be the first such city building to be constructed.
Matthews set out to create a design that would meet the certification requirement in style.
"We wanted something fresh," she said. "But more importantly, we wanted something that was functional as well."
In addition to a lower ecological impact, LEED-certified buildings typically offer economic benefits.
With this particular design, Matthews expects a lower cost for energy and maintenance than with a non-LEED certified building of the same size.
Completion of the building is just the beginning of the implementation of the master plan for the community center.
The finished project will consist of three wings connected by a curving corridor to be lit naturally, Matthews said.
"It's really going to cover mind, body and spirit," she said. "This (part under construction) is the cultural part of the facility: an auditorium, three classrooms, as well as functional elements."
According to Kopf, funding for the next stage in the rec center's development is earmarked for the next fiscal year.
It will eventually include a pool, gymnasium, weight room and kitchen as well as an open outdoor area for a local farmers market


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2013 Infiniti JX35: The Rear Seat Entertainment System
November 29, 2012
(The Aliens' APC tank, unfortunately not coming to a long-term fleet near us.)
I utilized our Infiniti JX35's rear-seat entertainment system (RES) on my recent road trip for the Thanksgiving holiday. Details about its makeup and some opinions on its performance follow.
I think this is one of the first (if not the first) long-term vehicles in our fleet with dual 7-inch displays mounted in the rear of the front headrests. There are some notable advantages to this: 1) The individual screens allows rear passengers to watch separate media; 2) No need for an overhead console to take up sunroof space; 3) The screens are at eye level (and can tilt); 4) No deployed overhead display that blocks the driver's rear view.
Along with the system you get two wireless headphones that are programmable for the left and right of the JX. You also get a remote control.
As is typical, you load DVDs into the vehicle's CD player. You can also watch movies on the main screen as long as the JX is parked.
Controlling the screens can also be done through the JX's main center stack display. As you can see, you have some different inputs here, including USB, which is for movie files off of a USB-style drive (not from your iPhone or iPod).
Along with the rear RCA inputs and controls, you have a 110-volt outlet, meaning you can conceivably hook up something like an Xbox and play it through the entertainment system.
As for the system's sound and visual quality for rear passengers, I'd say its fine and certainly good for kids. But I don't think the wireless headphones are all that comfortable and screen resolution is average. Certain minivans, such as Chrysler's 2013 models, now offer rear entertainment systems with HD displays, HDMI inputs and Blu-ray players. For a luxury-branded, people-hauling vehicle like the JX, part of me expects a little more.
MSRP for the system is $1,850. (For comparison, the RES on the Acura MDX is $1,860.)
I once argued in a previous post about another car's RES that I'd just keep the money and buy a tablet computer or two for my kids. Most commenters disagreed. That point aside, I like the JX's twin-display design and find it to be advantageous over a traditional single overhead display.
Brent Romans, Senior Automotive Editor


text: Subtitle Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) announced a partnership with a group of the nation's leading health care academics that will allow university researchers access to the largest source of commercial insurance claims data. CHICAGO – Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) today announced a partnership with a group of the nation's leading health care academics that will allow university researchers access to the largest source of commercial insurance claims data. The Blue Cross Blue Shield Alliance for Health Research (Alliance) was established to engage leading U.S. health care researchers in collaborative efforts to use Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies' de-identified data to explore critical health care issues in order to improve the health of Americans. The Alliance provides researchers with use of a secure data portal that comprises the largest collection of de-identified commercial insurance claims, medical professional and cost of care information. "The purpose of the Alliance is to leverage the breadth of BCBS data to enable richer analytics, sharper insights and smarter solutions for improving health care quality and affordability," said Maureen Sullivan, chief strategy and innovation officer for BCBSA. "We look forward to working with the nation's top researchers to make health care work better for everyone." Researchers who join the Alliance will come together periodically to share insights, discuss issues and create synergies across their areas of focus to help advance improvements in U.S. health care. Three initial Alliance studies that are planned include: Harvard Medical School's Michael Chernew, Ph.D., will explore the variation across providers in use of opioids and related consequences; patterns of pain management and choice of opioids versus alternative therapies; and assess the impact of policies and programs on opioid use. Chernew's colleague Nicole Maestas, Ph.D., is researching the use of opioid treatment for pain and its effect on health and functional outcomes such as disability and employment among middle-aged and older Americans. Yale University's Dr. Cary Gross is studying how options for cancer screenings have evolved during the past decade and the economic and clinical implications of these changes. The study will examine associated costs, geographic and demographic variation in use, and impact on cancer diagnosis, treatment and survival. Scripps Translational Science Institute's Dr. Nathan Wineinger, Ph.D. and Dr. Steven Steinhubl will research the variation in biologic use, including across geographies and over time, as well as how the prescribing biologics influences health outcomes and whether there are trends among classes of biologics. "BCBSA's decision to allow independent access to their data demonstrates a commitment to supporting evidence based transformation of the health care system," said Chernew, an Alliance partner and the Leonard D. Schaeffer Professor of Health Care Policy. "We are honored to work with BCBSA, BCBS companies and other Alliance members to support this effort." "BCBS claims data give us access to detailed and wide-ranging information on how health care providers are delivering care to patients," said Dr. Vivian Ho, Ph.D., an Alliance partner and the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at Rice University's Baker Institute. "Comparing health care strategies across these providers will allow us to identify the best methods for improving the lives of chronically ill patients, preventing the onset of serious illness and controlling rising health care costs." Other initial Alliance partners include: Janet Currie, Ph.D. Princeton University Henry Putnam Professor of Economics and Public Affairs Eric Topol, M.D. Scripps Translational Science Institute Director, Scripps Translational Science Institute Arnold Milstein, M.D., MPH Stanford University Professor of Medicine Jamie Robinson, Ph.D., M.PH. University of California Berkeley Leonard D. Schaeffer Professor of Health Economics David Meltzer, M.D., Ph.D. University of Chicago Fanny L. Pritzker Professor of Medicine David Kendrick, M.D., M.PH. University of Oklahoma Chair, Department of Medical Informatics, University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine Harlan Krumholz, M.D., S.M. Yale University Harold H. Hines, Jr. Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) and Professor in the Institute for Social and Policy Studies, of Investigative Medicine and of Public Health For more information, contact Melissa Rehfus at the BCBS Alliance for Health Research.


text: The Revolution 10/3/2013 Listen to THE REVOLUTION with Jim & Trav The Official Radio Program of Outdoor Channel 10/3/2013 - The government is in shutdown so where do bills that effect sportsmen stand? Jim and Trav will talk with John Haughey about the 9 new bills that sportsmen and women need to watch for this fall, the 2013 Farm Bill, The Dirty Politics of Deer with Scott Bestul, the U.N. Arms Trade Treaty, the Starbucks Gun Fiasco, The Hunt Act and much more. It's outdoor legislation this week, tune in!


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Good day and happy weekend.
Peace Quest 2016, a series of events centered around the United Nations International Day of Peace on Sept. 21, has events through the weekend and next week. Read about some of the events here.
Michigan BluesFest continues this weekend. Lawrence Cosentino talks with some of the performers in this article.
One of mid-Michigan's newest dance groups comes to Lansing Saturday for a celebration of contemporary modern dance. Founded in April, Third Coast Dance Co. aims to provide an experimental and collaborative environment for dance practice and education. The company was founded by Alma College faculty Kristen Bennett and Lynn Bowman, who are joined Saturday by three company members who are students at the college. The show at the Robin Theatre is the last show of the group's summer tour. 7-9 p.m. $10. The Robin Theatre, 1105 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. thirdcoastdanceco.com.
An acclaimed classical pianist offers a rare solo concert Sunday at the Wharton Center. Yefim Bronfman, a Russian-born and Israel-raised musician, performs a series of suites, including Bartók's Suite, Op. 14; Debussy's Suite Bergamasque, featuring the famous third movement, "Claire de lune;" Prokofiev's Piano Sonata No. 7 and Robert Schumann's "Humoreske." The Grammy-winning performer, who is making his Wharton Center debut, has played with some of the most famous orchestras in the world. There is an Insight Preview talk before the show at 5:45 p.m., examining the concert in more detail. 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $17. Wharton Center, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. (517) 432-2000, whartoncenter.com.
For more local events, see below.
Saturday, September 17
Classes and Seminars
Introduction to Zentangle. Relaxing, easy drawing method taught. Supplies included. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $48. Delta Township Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth Road, Lansing. (517) 327-0938, tanglewrangler.wordpress.com.
Lansing Area Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Support Group. Info and support for MS patients. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. FREE. Sparrow Professional Building, 1200 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 393-9747.
My Cub and I: Saturday Nature. Six-week nature class for kids under 4 and parents. 10-11 a.m. $35. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Meridian Township. (517) 349-3866, bit.ly/HNCprg.
Seven Faces of Racism. Anti-racism training. Lunch provided. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE. Faith Lutheran Church, 4515 Dobie Road, Okemos. (517) 349-0620, faithlutheranokemos.org.
Tai Chi at the Park. Instruction in Qigong, meditation and Yang style tai chi forms. 9-10 a.m. FREE. Hunter Park, 400 S. Holmes St., Lansing. (517) 272-9379.
Lewis Black. Grammy-winning standup comedian performs. 8-10 p.m. Tickets from $39.50. Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. (517) 353-1982, whartoncenter.com.
Rock of Ages. Musical with '80s rock hits. 8 p.m. $20/$18 students and seniors/$10 children. Lebowsky Center, 122 E. Main St., Owosso. (989) 723-4003, owossoplayers.com.
Grease. 1950s musical love story. 8 p.m. $22/$20 seniors and students. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. (517) 482-5700, riverwalktheatre.com.
Harvest Moon: Tales around the Campfire. Roast marshmallows and hear stories before a guided nature walk. 7-8:30 p.m. $3/$7 per family. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Meridian Township. (517) 349-3866, bit.ly/HNCprg .
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk. Evening fundraiser walk for cancer. 5 p.m. FREE. Valhalla Park, Keller and Pine Tree Roads, Holt. (616) 957-1840, http://ow.ly/jmZ33048pnp.
Mason's Down Home Days. Arts & crafts, flea market, and community booths. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE. Ingham County Courthouse, 341 S. Jefferson St., Mason. (517) 676-1046, masonchamber.org.
Native Michigan Plant Sale. Perennial wildflowers, shrubs and more. Noon-4 p.m. Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mount Hope Ave., Lansing. (517) 887-0596, wildoneslansing.org.
Octoberfest Dinner Dance. Roast pork dinner with dancing afterwards in a friendly atmosphere. 5:30-11:30 p.m. Dinner: $10/$4 kids. Dancing: $6/kids FREE. (517) 882-6330, liederkranzclub.org.
Perennial Plant Exchange. Old-fashioned plant swap. Noon-1:30 p.m. Garden Project Resource Center, 2401 Marcus St., Lansing. (517) 853-7809.
Stewardship Morning. Volunteers help maintain the park. 9-11 a.m. FREE. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Meridian Township. (517) 349-3866, bit.ly/HNCprg.
Mason's Down Home Days Courthouse Show. Live music lineup throughout the day. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE. Ingham County Courthouse, 341 S. Jefferson St., Mason. (517) 676-1046, masonchamber.org.
Karaoke (FREE) The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave.
Lee Groove, 8 p.m. Champions, 2440 N. Cedar St.
DJ, 8 p.m. Coach's Pub & Grill, 6201 Bishop Rd.
Homespun, 9 p.m. Colonial Bar, 3425 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Karaoke, 9 p.m. Crunchy's, 254 W. Grand River Ave.
Mark Sala, 9 p.m. Darb's, 117 S Cedar St
Smooth Daddy, 9:30 p.m. The Exchange, 314 E. Michigan Ave.
Squids Farewell Tour, 9:30 p.m. Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave.
Chris Laskos, 6 p.m. Harper's, 131 Albert Ave.
The Werks, 8 p.m. The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave.
Willy "The Rockstar" Cobain, 8 p.m. Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave.
From Big Sur, 9 p.m. Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave.
New Rule, 6 p.m. Reno's North, 16460 Old US 27
Kevin Schafer, 6 p.m. Reno's West, 5001 W. Saginaw Hwy.
Steve Armstrong, 7:30 p.m. Tequila Cowboy, 5660 W. Saginaw Hwy.
Frog & the Beeftones, 9 p.m. Unicorn Tavern, 327 E. Grand River Ave.
Capitol City DJs, 10 p.m. Watershed Tavern and Grill 5965 Marsh Rd.
Sunday, September 18
Classes and Seminars
Beginning Basket Weaving. Two-part beginner and intermediate course on traditional skill. 12:20-4:30 p.m. $70. Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mount Hope Ave., Lansing. mynaturecenter.org/register.
C Division Advanced Speaker Toastmasters. Club is open to all guests. 9:30-11:45 a.m. FREE. Dart Bank lower level auditorium, 1020 Charlevoix Drive, Grand Ledge. (517) 896-4091, 5799.toastmastersclubs.org.
Charlotte Yoga Club. Beginner to intermediate levels. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $5 annually. AL!VE, 800 W. Lawrence Road, Charlotte. (517) 285-0138, charlotteyoga.net.
Juggling. Learn to juggle. 2-4 p.m. FREE. Orchard Street Pump House, 368 Orchard St., East Lansing. (517) 371-5119.
Yefim Bronfman. Grammy-winning pianist performs. 6:30 p.m. Tickets from $17. Wharton Center, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. 1-800-WHARTON, whartoncenter.com.
Marc Embree, bass-baritone. "Pass a Good Time" With MSU faculty artists. 3 p.m. $10/$8 seniors/students FREE. Cook Recital Hall, Music Building, 333 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing. (517) 353-5340, ow.ly/lapi303A7Jk.
MSU BrassWorks Showcase. With Beaumont Brass faculty quintet and players from Detroit Symphony Orchestra. 3 p.m. $20/$18 seniors/$10 students. Fairchild Theatre, 542 Auditorium Road, East Lansing. (517) 353-5340. ow.ly/wYUq303AbQy.
The Further Adventures of FatBoy and JiveTurkey. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. FREE. Stober's Bar, 812 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing.
Third Coast Dance Company. Performance of contemporary modern dance. 7 p.m. $10. The Robin Theatre, 1105 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. (563) 508-8077, thirdcoastdanceco.com.
Rock of Ages. Musical with '80s rock hits. 3 p.m. $20/$18 students and seniors/$10 children. Lebowsky Center, 122 E. Main St., Owosso. (989) 723-4003, owossoplayers.com.
Grease. 1950s musical love story. 2 p.m. $22/$20 seniors and students. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. (517) 482-5700, riverwalktheatre.com.
Friends of Eaton County Parks Dinner Cruise. Aboard the Michigan Princess. 5:30 p.m. $50/$25 kids. Grand River Park, 3205 Lansing Road, Lansing. (517) 731-6025, eatoncountyparks.org.
Disc Golf MVP Circuit Event. Beginner-friendly singles tournament. 9 a.m. $40. Pine Hills Disc Golf Club, 6603 Woodbury Road, Laingsburg. (517) 651-9700, ow.ly/AVJA303l4Z1.
East Lansing Farmer's Market. Growers-only market with produce, meat, cheese and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Valley Court Park, 400 Hillside Court, East Lansing. ow.ly/h4zp30329Of.
Lansing Area Sunday Swing Dance. Lessons 6-6:45 p.m., dance 6:45. $8 dance/$10 dance & lesson. The Lansing Eagles, 4700 N. Grand River Ave., Lansing. (517) 490-7838.
Peace Quest Day of Action. Peace-related activities, peace walk, light refreshments and more. 3-5 p.m. FREE. Union Missionary Baptist Church, 500 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing. peacequestgreaterlansing.org


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Step by Step Guide to Create Your Own Website for Beginners
The internet is expanding day by day with more services and information online now than ever before. This expansion of internet is particularly because of those many websites that become a part of the World Wide Web each and everyday.
The most asked question by new website builders is whether they can get a free website. The answer is not a simple yes or no but requires some understanding. Check this post "how to create a website" and make your own website. Let's start with discussing what a website actually is.
To create your own website you need three things:
- A Domain Name
- A Web Host – preferably best hosting for WordPress
- The Actual Website (the visual interactive stuff you see).
Simply speaking, the domain is the name of your website. That's the URL address people would type in when trying to reach your site. You can register a domain name from a domain registrar for around 10 Dollars annually.
A Host is actually a Server (computer) that stores your website and serves it to the world. There are different hosting plans available with hosting companies. What plan you require depends on you needs. But for a starting website, a basic hosting account is usually enough which can be opened with a Web Host for around 5 Dollars per month.
Now look at the last and the most important thing, the website, which is the actual visual thing people will see when they open you site. It's the combination of text, images, code etc working together. The question is how to get this part done?
Actually there is no single answer as there is no single path to follow. The answer depends upon the use, the website will be put to. You can either pay some one to build it for you or you can build it yourself for free.
You can build a website yourself in a number of ways. Many web hosts offer special website making applications that can help you build a basic website with least amount of effort. If you are looking forward to a simple website, you can build it using development tools like Dreamweaver, FrontPage, Coffee cup, etc, but this requires learning how to use these software applications and also requires understanding of Html and CSS.
You can also use a Content Management System (CMS) to build a website. These systems are a good choice because they create a dynamic website, which is very easy to maintain and update. An advice is that if you are learning stuff just for your own website needs, than learning how to use a Content Management System is better than learning HTML, CSS and a Development Software as this is all you will need to build and maintain your website. There are many CMSs available today but the most popular ones and free ones are Joomla, WordPress and Drupal.
If you don't want to learn anything or are short of time or can spend money, than paying someone else to do it for you could be the right way. The cost will be different from Designer to Designer and will depend mostly on the complexity of your website. Most builders will setup a Domain and Host for you too for some additional fee. But be aware that since you don't know anything yourself, when ever you need to update your site in the future, you will have to pay the Designer again to get his/her help in most cases.
Depending on your needs and resources, to create your own website can be easy, a bit difficult or with a little hard work done free. But I guess whatever the way may be, having a website to represent yourself on the internet will always be beneficial to you and your business.


text: I, by no means, am a member of PETA or have a strong position about the use of animal fur in fashion, but I ran across this press release from Leon Verres' site and wanted to present it to you as another angle on fashion. I'm already bracing myself for the people who are going to read this out of context. Anyway, read below, and maybe you'll want to pick up a 3F tee or AOA tee for yourself or a loved one.


text: F. Eveilleau Report post Posted March 1 I would like to run DDS OpenSplice (https://github.com/ADLINK-IST/opensplice/) with .NET Core instead of .NET Framework. I have created a Visual Studio project from scratch, targeting .NET Core 2.0, added the source files related to the HelloWorld example (https://github.com/ADLINK-IST/opensplice/tree/master/examples/dcps/HelloWorld/cs/src) and referenced the library dcpssacsAssembly.dll shipped in the OpenSplice package. The compilation is doing fine. The release directory belonging to the publisher of the HelloWorld example contains the following files: dcpssacs.netmodule & dcpssacsAssembly.dll ddsapihelper.dll & ddsapihelper.pdb HelloWorldPub.deps.json HelloWorldPub.dll HelloWorldPub.pdb HelloWorldPub.runtimeconfig.dev.json HelloWorldPub.runtimeconfig.json In a command shell I set up the environment variables needed for OpenSplice by executing a script named "release.bat". Finally I try to run the command "dotnet HelloWorldPub.dll" but the following error pops up: Unhanded Exception: System.IO.FileLoadException: Could not load file or assembly 'dcpssacs.netmodule'. The module cannot be loaded because only single file assemblies are supported. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x8013101E) at HelloWorldDataPublisher.HelloWorldDataPublisher.Main(String[] args) Any idea what is going on? Thanks in advance for your help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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"Piers Morgan and CNN Plan to End His Prime-Time Show." Of course, when Piers Morgan came on, it was no longer "prime time." It wasn't even garbage time. It was just plain awful. The New York Times reports, without any self-awareness, that Morgan just couldn't connect with "a CNN audience that is intrinsically provincial." ("Provincial"? The Times? Hadn't realized they started hiring failed comedy writers.)
I have every confidence that CNN will find someone just as awful to replace him.


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The Nevada Legislature is discussing a proposed law that would eliminate liability for many residential loans after a shortsale or foreclosure on primary residences (not Las Vegas investment properties). Not a horrendous idea, and one already in effect in a couple of states. But this proposed bill deprives Las Vegas mortgage lenders of their rights!
The problem with the Nevada version is that this proposal would be retroactive! This means that residential loans on primary residences that were written a year, ten years or even twenty years ago would be affected, and the lender would not be able to pursue a deficiency judgment against the borrower even though that was part of "the deal" in the original contract.
This is a truly horrendous precedent. (Not to mention that in actual fact very few lenders ever pursue a deficiency judgment and very few people would actually benefit from this law.) The crucial point is: this law changing the terms of a contract that was entered into in good faith by both parties to the detriment of one of those parties. It is one thing to change the law to read that mortgage lenders do not have the right to pursue a deficiency judgment on loans written for personal residences in the future AFTER the bill is passed. But it is quite another to make such a bill retroactive. This deprives the lender of their ability to collect on a loan that was already granted on terms agreed to by both the lender and the borrower. The lender made the decision to lend based on those terms.
No one feels more for the families affected by the recent Las Vegas real estate bust - I deal with absolutely heartbreaking stories every day. I have sat down and cried with distressed homeowners at the kitchen table too many times to count. And I also own properties that are shockingly upside down in value myself. But to negate one of the basic terms of a contract because the economy is bad and deprive one of the parties to that contract of their legal rights after the fact is not good business in any economy.
In the future, this could apply to any contract. What if the courts should decide that just because you decide to stop making payments on your car, the lender is not entitled to repossess it because it is your only means of transportation to work? The auto industry would come to a screeching halt. Thousands would be laid off and prices on new cars would skyrocket. You have tenants in Las Vegas homes that can't pay their rent. But you can't evict them because they just passed a law that lets them stay rent free. No one would buy rental properties, the real estate market would plunge further and again thousands would be laid off in the construction industries. Your employer has a contract with you stating they will give you certain benefits, say a matching contribution for a 401k. But now a new law is passed saying that retroactively they can take back those benefits because the economy is poor and they "need" the money to stay in business. There goes your retirement.
It is just dangerous to make retroactive changes to a contract to the detriment of one of the parties who entered into that contract in good faith. Business can't stay in business that way. You might be on the "right" side of the law this time if you are facing foreclosure in Las Vegas, but tomorrow you could easily find yourself on the "wrong" side. This kind of thinking undermines the principles on which our entire country was founded.
SB 346 has to make it out of Senate Judiciary Committee to get a vote on the Senate Floor. The deadline is Friday April 15, 2011 for the bill to pass out of the committee, otherwise it just goes away. Please contact the members of the Judiciary Committee below and tell them to vote NO to SB 346, and do it today!
• Valerie Wiener – Chair – firstname.lastname@example.com
• Allison Copening – Vice Chair - firstname.lastname@example.com
• Shirley A. Breeden – email@example.com
• Ruben J. Kihuen – email@example.com
• Mike McGinness – firstname.lastname@example.com
• Don Gustavson – email@example.com
• Michael Roberson – email@example.com
And once you have contacted the Senate Judiciary Committee, forward this post to all your friends so they can do the same. This law is NOT in the best interests of any Nevadan!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Proposed Bill Deprives Las Vegas Mortgage Lenders of their Rights
The Nevada Legislature is discussing a proposed law that would eliminate liability for many residential loans after a shortsale or foreclosure on primary residences (not Las Vegas investment properties). Not a horrendous idea, and one already in effect in a couple of states. But this proposed bill deprives Las Vegas mortgage lenders of their rights!


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How often do a woman of 45 year old should take Azor?
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AZOR comes in the form of a tablet. It is taken by mouth, usually once daily.
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Thanks, Do you know for how long one needs to take it... to keep the BP normal?
Most welcome, usually HBP meds are taken life long, but do consult the doc, please.
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TALLAHASSEE — Former Watergate Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox said Friday that backsliding on ``post-Watergate morality`` will erode the public confidence in the political system that is essential to a free society.
``A free society depends on public confidence in those we choose by elections or appointment to office -- confidence that they will use government as a public trust,`` Cox said during a seminar held as part of dedication ceremonies for Florida State University`s new law school library.
He added: ``If we lose that confidence, if we become cynical, then really the only way to ensure a peaceful society would be to have a policeman to every citizen.``
Suggestions that those laws go too far have resurfaced since the laws` requirements ensnared several Reagan administration officials -- including attorney general nominee Edwin Meese III, who has been accused of promoting creditors for federal jobs. Critics contend the measures requiring public officials to disclose personal finances and gifts are intrusive, nit-picking and discourage qualified persons from entering public service.
Cox recently announced he would oppose Meese`s confirmation as attorney general. Last year a special investigator said he found insufficient evidence to support an indictment against Meese. But Cox, a Harvard Law School professor and current chairman of Common Cause, said Friday that Meese is tainted and should not be confirmed.
``The attorney general should be symbolic of the fairness, integrity and even-handedness of the government,`` Cox said after he left the seminar.
Cox, the man former President Richard Nixon fired as special prosecutor for too aggressively pursuing the Watergate investigation, said the disclosure laws are necessary to counter any appearance of a conflict of interest -- even if the officials involved believe they can accept gifts and not be influenced by their benefactors.
Said Cox: ``What about the example set? What about all the others who see public officials merge their private affairs with their public duties? They`ll see government as a rip-off by those in power for their friends. I don`t think representative government can survive that reduction of morale.``


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Darreg, god of strength and the earth, is a rather simple god. Supported Modnar when he was told Allewel would flood the desert if she alone was supporting Modnar. So he too rushed to support him. He is the strongest of the gods and the one who is most supportive of his people – even to the point of cutting himself to allow them to grow things. Recently he has found a new love and has married Sehanine goddess of the Moon.


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Sig/Avatar tutorials by the makers [Index in First Post]
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This is more banner related... adding clouds on a gradient image and allowing for a seemless transition at the borders.
Tutorial placed in a spoiler because of large images (that might affect the forums layout)
Tutorial Clouds+Gradient
The tutorial is based on Photshop CS2
1) loading a cloudy image and the day gradient image:
2) With the magic wand selection tool (tolerance on something like 15) selecting the blue parts of the sky (holding down Shift key while doing this does add to the selection, holding down the Alt key subtracts from the selection):
3) Inverting the selection:
4) With the rectangle mask tool cut the useless landscape part (holding down the Alt key while doing this):
5) Copy+Paste the selection into day gradient image. A new layer should be available. Resizing the clouds image if needed (Hold shift while resizing with the corner drag boxes to resize x,y-proportional)
6) Loading selection (transparence layer):
7) Modifying Selection by Contracting it about 1 pixel:
8) Mdofying Selection with Feather tool also 1 pixel:
9) Now inverting selection and deleting (Del Key) the selection
10) Using the magic wand tool to select the left/right border stuff (holding down Shift key to add to the selection). If the borders are completely selected a certain other part of the image will be selected too. That is exactly what we want:
11) Expanding the Selection by 1 pixel (in the picture a 3 is shown but that was before I changed it...):
12) Feather Selection by 1 pixel (again in the picture a 3 is shown... but that was before I changed it to 1). Then deleting (Del key) the selection:
13) Creating a new layer:
14 + 15) Using the Eyedropper tool to get get the dark blue of the gradient image (by applying it at the blue part of the gradient image):
16) Filling the Layer with this blue color (Foreground color)
17) Choosing color blending for the new layer
18) Setting opacity to something like 50%:
19) Merging down the layer:
20 + 21) Adjusting levels if clouds are too dark:
22) Switching gradient layer to invisible:
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You may remember Sarah's living room from this post. Well after we worked on her pillows she hired me to finish up the room.
In her "before" Living Room she was living with an ottoman she didn't love, windows that were screaming for draperies and a lack of accessories or wall art.
This is the board I created for her.
And this is the after!
We reupholstered the ottoman in a beautiful blue velvet. So much better.
We added some white garden stools under the console table and she framed my favorite Flora and Fauna Calendar.
We brought in some pretty Serena and Lily pillows. The draperies are beautiful. They are from Ballard Designs.
The back corner became a place for toy storage and she also made some silhouettes of her children.
I'm so happy with how this room turned out!


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It's Fri-yay! Woohoo! I have been a busy, busy bee this week and I'm glad the weekend is in sight. I had a wonderfully butt-kicking workout in spin class this morning and I am ready to take this Friday by storm. I cannot believe how fast time is flying now that the countdown to moving is within 6 weeks! I will be soaking up all of my favorite parts of Boston this weekend and cross a few items off my list of "Must Do"s before I head out. It's all happening so fast!
Let's get right into what I've been feeling this week:
Drinking Champagne Regularly Could Improve Memory
…Because we all needed another reason to drink more bubbles. A study published in 2013 in the Antioxidants & Redox Signaling journal found a link between drinking Champagne and preventing memory loss. According to the study, Champagne's phenolic compounds can actually improve spatial memory — the part of memory associated with one's environment or ability to navigate — which typically deteriorates in old age. The authors studied three groups of eight rats that completed a maze at the beginning of the study, and then six weeks later after daily champagne consumption (can I sign up for that study?). Interestingly enough, the rats showed a higher success rate after the six weeks, showing that the compounds in Champagne may help combat neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's and dementia. Obviously, the authors did not endorse drinking champagne on a daily basis, but felt imbibing one to two glasses a week may still be effective. CHEERS!
Bubbles and Booyah Hint: If you'd like a great bottle of bubbles for under $15 (but doesn't taste like it), try Vueve de Vernay. It's typically Blanc de Blanc, a white wine made exclusively from white grapes, and it is a Brut (dry) sparkling wine with a touch of fruitness. It's not vintage dated, to allow the winemaker the flexibility of including wines from other vintages for balance and consistency (and also keeps the price point low). It's delightful and I found a bottle at my neighborhood liquor store for $11.99!
2. There are still good people in this world.
After falling 200 yards from the finish line of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in Savannah, GA, this man (see video below) almost gave up finishing his half marathon, but Sgt. John Cain of the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department rushed to help.
The runner, Robert McCoy, kept whispering, "I've got to finish this race." Sgt. Cain helped him to his feet, and supported him until he crossed the finish line. It turns out that Robert, himself a cancer survivor, was running the half marathon in honor of his father, who died of cancer that past April. As a gesture of appreciation, Robert swung by the police station that Monday to give Sgt. Cain his medal. "He deserved it more than I did, because if it weren't for him, I wouldn't have finished the race for my dad. He's the real hero." But Sgt. Cain called Robert the real hero: "Just his motivation, his dedication, his drive to that race made him a hero in my book."
Are you crying yet?
After all the horrible things that have happened this past week in Paris, this story gave me a little shred of hope – and reminded me that there is still a lot of goodness in the world. ❤ ❤ ❤
3. Athleta Space Dye Strength Hoodie
Friend and trainer Sarah did an awesome boot camp last Sunday morning at Athleta, with the store being open to her friends for shopping afterwards. We all fell in love with this unbelievably soft and cozy hoodie, which is sweat wicking and comes in super fun colors. I was the hoodie pusher (the Athleta manager told me I should work there) because I told everyone to try it on because it was just soooo cozy. So we all did. And then, eleven of us bought the hoodie, so now we all match in class together. 🙂 It is really soft, and really cute, and on sale! You can also use your Gap Cash to purchase it. You can find it here.
4. Theo Salted Almond Dark Chocolate
I love Theo chocolate anyway, but this dark chocolate bar is out of this flippin' world: it combines 70% dark chocolate with almonds and a sprinkle of sea salt. It's sweet and salty and has amazing crunch. All of my favorite things in one bar! It's completely vegan, kosher and soy free. I may have eaten an entire bar for dessert last night. Whoops! Also, these bars were on sale at Stop N'Shop, so if you live in the Boston area and are jonesing for one, check there for a great price.
5. Gardein Crispy Tenders
These guys are a magical meatless product for when you just don't feel like cooking. They crisp to perfection in the toaster oven (texture is a big thing for me – they aren't mushy!) and they taste really good. I personally think these ones are better than the Trader Joe's version. I ate a whole bunch last night for dinner – six tenders clock in at 300 calories and 24 grams of protein. You can find them in the vegetarian freezer section – I highly encourage you to check them out. YUM!
This is not a drill. I've already added this to my running playlist for this weekend's long run. 😀
Well, I hope that you all have a super booyah-filled weekend! I'll be romping around Boston soaking it all in. I'll be hitting the gym for Sweaturday tomorrow to get my sweat on, and I'm looking forward to catching up with my fave Saturday gym gals (the Real Housewives of Medford). What are you guys up to this weekend? Tell me all about it in the comments section.
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500 Crochet Blocks
It's very new and modern, with 283 pages of different squares, rounds, hexagons, triangles ...
As well as blocks, there's hearts and leaves, spirals and flowers, pot holders, ripples, stars.
All the new stitches like crocodile stitch (above), the very popular African Flower Hexagon, Spinning Wheels plus lots of old favourites.
And not to mention, a lot of the block patterns can be increased and repeated to make some very yummy scarves and fingerless glove, like the pink flower block above.
Even though I should be concentrating on getting 3 projects finished at the moment, I couldn't go past this snowflake block, especially this time of year!
I didn't fasten off from the last round of the block so my directions continue from there.
Starting with 3ch (counts as a tr) tr in every st, do the corners the same as previous rounds in the pattern, and join to the 3rd ch at the beginning. Fasten off.
Don't work across the bottom from here on. Make sure you place the fastened off edge to one side, not at the bottom, so you have a nice neat finished bottom edge for the cosy (see where it is in the previous pic?).
Fasten yarn to the right hand bottom edge, work facing you. 3ch and 1 tr in the corner space. Tr up the side and work the corner as before.
Across the top - tr2tog until you get to the next corner, work the corner as in the pattern.
Tr down the other side and finish with 2 tr in the bottom corner space. Fasten off.
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You will read a lot of different ideas and methods surrounding creating a healthy lifestyle. It can be very hard to keep up, or find ideas that actually align with your lifestyle.
There is no point creating a morning mantra if you don't feel comfortable with this, there is also no point creating a routine around mornings if you aren't a morning person! Healthy habits and routines are about what works best for you and this is the most important piece of advice you can remember.
The best thing to consider is what you want to improve on, or want to accomplish. If you think that your eating habits need improving then thing about small changes you can start to make. Perhaps you eat takeaway too often, so you could think about having some meal prep time over the weekend (think of how much money you will save as well!). Or maybe a Vitamin C boost in your morning breakfast bowl? It doesn't have to be a huge day of cooking (although if you have the motivation and time, go for it), it could be as easy as chopping up all of your ingredients for a salad, and throwing them in a big container in the fridge. You can then dish out however much you want for your meal, and make a different type of dressing for variety.
Exercise is another vital part of a healthy life. It is hugely important both for mental and physical health. The most common things you will hear are "I need to go for a run" or "I'm off to the gym". These are both brilliant exercise forms but not everyone is a runner, and not everyone enjoys the gym. It is about finding your niche whether it is a power walk, social tennis, dance class, yoga or boot camp. Make it a social activity if exercise has never a huge part of your life, that way you are motivated by others.
Cost can be a concern with exercise, but there are now plenty of free apps, which you can still do with a group of friends, or on your own. You will find a lot of them are broken down into shorter workouts to make them very easy to fit into any busy life.
Creating healthy habits and routines doesn't have to be daunting! Like anything it is all about baby steps, and finding what makes you feel good. The other most important thing is not to be too hard on yourself. If you forget to exercise or you are too tired, that's Ok. Maybe evaluate why, have you been going too hard, is your energy lacking because you haven't had time to cook healthier meals? Are you spending too much time sucked into cat videos on Youtube and not making the time to cook? Just write down what you want to accomplish, pop it on the fridge or next to your bed, and keep persevering.


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Organization Overview Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) protects the most valuable assets of some of the largest enterprise, service provider and government organizations across the globe. The company's fast, secure and global cyber security solutions provide broad, high-performance protection against dynamic security threats while simplifying the IT infrastructure. They are strengthened by the industry's highest level of threat research, intelligence and analytics. Unlike pure-play network security providers, Fortinet can solve organizations' most important security challenges, whether in networked, application or mobile environments - be it virtualized/cloud or physical. More than 210,000 customers worldwide, including some of the largest and most complex organizations, trust Fortinet to protect their brands. Learn more athttp://www.fortinet.com, theFortinet BlogorFortiGuard Labs.Position Overview
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Advanced troubleshooting on the full range of Fortinet products
Collection, analysis and change recommendations of configuration information
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Honor SLAsand metrics in order to achieve customer satisfaction
Manage customer communications and expectations until the closure of each case; conduct and lead customer management meetings regarding escalation.
Submit bugs and NFRs to L3 and development.
Ensure clear and courteous communication with the customer until ticket closure
Complete internal training as need and pass internal certifications as required
Proper follow up of the processes established
Suggest areas of improvement in the ticket handling process
Provide coaching to L1 ENGs and detect L1 technical areas of opportunity to be addressed by the manager.
Deliver training technical sessions to L1 teams complementing training as needed.
Effective communication with other technical areas; Technical Account management, Training, Field Support Engineers, L3 engineers, development, etc.
Proactively take action to close tickets in a timely manner
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At least 3+ years experience in a technical support role in a networking/security company or equivalent education
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, L2/L3 switches
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Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
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No T.V.? Sheeeeeit.
"You didn't vote for Syesha? Sheeeit."
I was reading Arjewtino's blog this morning where he wrote about the peer shame of texting in a vote for American Idol, but more importantly, the idea of dating a girl who doesn't have a television set. I have to say that for a few years in my late teens and early twenties, I didn't have a television set, (or a telephone or a computer.) I had a mattress on the floor in a room I had painted sky blue and airbrushed in multi-toned clouds. Ultimately I broke down and bought a tiny television set, and I have to say it was heaven to curl on the mattress at night, watching t.v. sideways. Life was a lot simpler then--and cheaper.
Growing up, I always had television. There is the famous moment in my family's history when my brother and I got up early on a Saturday morning to crank up the cartoon shows, and the television started emitting blue smoke, a strong electrical smell followed by a groggy Dad yanking the chord. I remember how upset my mother was, because part of the t.v. melted onto her oriental carpet; a carpet I have in my bedroom to this day. The bare spot is hidden, but I think it gives the carpet "character."
There was only one boy in my elementary school that didn't have television. I remember his name (which I won't repeat here,) and I remember his family moved into the neighborhood when we were all in about fifth grade. For some reason, memory tells me his father was a German rocket scientist. Space, German and Mathematics, definitely. The boy's hair was cut military short, and he always wore a gray crewneck sweatshirt to class. When he announced to his classmates that he had no television, I remember asking him what he did at night. He answered that he "spent time with his family, and his father helped him with his math homework."
Thinking back, it's odd, how such an obviously intelligent boy could be so removed from his classmates and his culture. I do know this. He was quite proud of the fact that he didn't watch television. Children spend the next day discussing what happened on t.v. as much as their adult counterparts at work. I was telling a friend about the comment I had left on Arjewtino's blog, and he said, "I always thought of television as my third parent."
I can't imagine any parent in this day and age that wouldn't utilize a television set in some manner. Blues Clues and Baby Einstein at the least. I am sure many censor the viewing subjects and viewing times. Some do not. Those parents are the same ones who take their kids to see the tee bagging in Borat, passing a pint of Barcardi 151 over the kid's head.
"Where the Honey Nut Cheerios?"
"5-0 Coming Y'all. 5-0"...and I don't mean Hawaii 5-0*
* In HBO's The Wire (Season One) a lot of the story line centered on the drug trade in the low rises (poverty apartments.) The drug runners would yell out "5-0" to warn and scatter that the police were in the vicinity. There was one episode when three police go into the projects at 2 a.m. to roust, and the residents in the inner courtyard start throwing televisions down on their heads and their cruiser (which is later destroyed.) Cultural nirvana would be yelling 5-0 is coming, throwing your t.v. out the window while watching a re-run of Hawaii 5-0. At that moment in the world, every coconut would drop from every palm tree and split open to reveal a beatific Buddha Wo Fat. Steve Lord in his big wave hair would descend on a big wave swell of clouds, hanging ten and yelling "Book 'em Danno."
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
By Shilpa Chopra
Renault Duster SUV's Elia styling packs launched
The Renault Duster is soon becoming Chevrolet Spark. Just as the Spark is being modified, tuned and made into several avatars, so is Duster on the same track. Recently Spark (known as Chevrolet Beat in India) was showcased in the form of a military vehicle. But the Duster is a step ahead of it. It has been given embellishment by the German tuning specialist –Elia. This SUV sold as Dacia Duster in some markets has been made more than a car. As part of styling, the matte finish black finishes have been extensively used over a white colored Duster.
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Other styling changes include matte black finish chrome edged clad alloys, ORVM, bumpers and the wheel arches. All making it a piece of beauty though black and white in color. Chrome work could be seen on the front and rear bars in addition to the side step. This not only makes a really awesome combination of the matte black and chrome with the white body color but it also enhances the appeal of the car. Twin tail pipes and a new LED based light cluster are also new. The Elia styling of Duster does not end on the outside and continues on the inside as well with the eco leather.
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In addition to it, the Elia styling also comes with the power boost. The 1.5 L dCi engine power has been enhanced from 110 hp to 122 hp with a matching torque upgradation. The power boost pack by Elia comes at an additional price of €589 while other styling changes are in the range of €110 to €169. Thus those who wish to add some taste to the Duster, the Elia pack is for them. For those who still feel the Duster to have some power deficiency can opt for the Elia steroid power boost.
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True Love Find Us…. (CHP-1)
Chapter — 1
The wedding rituals starts. The groom's face was hidden behind Sehra. All the family members were happy. But Twinkle's eyes was searching for Yuvraj. She cld not find him there. She felt bad that Yuvraj was not there. After sometime, pandit asks the groom to put sindoor & mangalsutra on twinkle. Twinkle closes her eyes. A drop of tear flows frm her eyes. As the groom was abt to put the sindoor on Twinkle's forhead , she holds his hands & stops him. All get shocked. Twinkle gets up from there.
Twinkle– I am sorry, I cant marry you Kunj, I… I love Yuvraj… I dont want to hurt anyone , but i cant marry you… I love Yuvraj…. I cld not understand earlier, but now i can…
She looks at groom with teary eyes & says sorry & was abt to open the gathbandhan, when someone holds her hand. Twinkle raises her eyebrows & was shocked to see the person. It was non other then Kunj. Others were shocked too.
Twinkle- Kunj… you here… toh…. See looks at the groom.
Groom removes his sehra & it was none other then Yuvraj. He smiles at Twinkle. She hugs him. Kunj smiles.
Usha- Kunj , what is this? And…..
Kunj- I will tell everything.
Before the wedding Kunj was observing Twinkle. He saw that she was happy when Yuvraj was around her, he also noticed that she wld look very depressed when she wld not see Yuvraj even for a sec. Kunj realised that Twinkle now loves Yuvraj & not him, so when today he was getting ready, he asked everyone to go out & called Yuvraj. He told him everything & asked him to get ready.
Yuvraj- But what abt u….
Kunj- I will be happy to be ur & Twinkle's friend. And honestly I dont deserve Twinkle's love… You know if i wld have truely loved her i wld have beleived her , I wld not have suspected her…. On other side u always supported her….. I know u love her…
Yuvraj- But……
Kunj- Okay, u dont wanna marry her, then i will….
Yuvraj– Noooo… I will go….
Kunj & yuvraj hugs & he gets ready as groom.
Flashback ends
Kunj- I am sorry twinkle…. He keeps her hands on Yuvraj's & asks them to complete the wedding. They smile.
Kunj gets down. He leaves frm there silently. Leela sees him going. She goes behind him.
Kunj comes outside the wedding hall. He cries remembering his & twinkle's moments. Just then one hand comes on his shoulders. He wipes his tears & turns. He sees Leela.
Kunj- Maa…. woh i mean aunty aap…….
Leela- You dont need to hide your tears frm me, Kunj & remember, whether you have any relation with twinkle or not , u will always be my son… Huh…
Kunj Nods & hugs her.
Kunj- I am sorry Maa, I have hurted you too , alot..
Leela- No,how can a son like you can hurt anyone….
Right a voice comes. It was of Usha & Bebe.
Bebe– Kunj you have made us proud today…..
There was tears in her eyes.
Kunj- Ohhooo…. My drama queen, u always say na that god has made someone for everyone…. So he must have made someone for me too… I will wait for her…. huh…..
Now my three drama queens lets go inside & enjoy the wedding…… They all go inside……. Screen splits on Kunj face……
Precap– A new entry…………


text: I was born at Unity and now I work here Christine Kilmer Employee I was born at St. Mary's Hospital in December of 1952. My parents lived in the city at that time. When I started employment at Unity Health in 2005 (I work at the Park Ridge campus) and visited St. Mary's campus for meetings, etc., I thought about my mom giving birth to me on this campus and my parents spending time there. It gave me a very warm feeling especially because my parents are deceased. I imagined how I must have been lovingly carried and taken care of by the nuns who ran the hospital and worked there. My mom was Catholic and very religious. I imagine she must have loved interacting with the nuns during her stay. St. Mary's campus is special to me. I was born at Unity and now I work here!


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Who Lives Here: Carolyn + 1 + 2 toddlers
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What is your favorite element of your Small & Cool home? Our large, ultra private L-shaped garden that surrounds our 2 bedroom apartment. It makes our small place feel worlds larger (especially in the warmer months) and gives us a quiet and privacy that I have never seen in any other city apartment.
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What was one of the biggest challenges you faced in furnishing your Small Cool home? Our combined living/dining room had to accommodate both functions to the fullest, and at 15'x16', it is hard to have a cozy couch/living area, a real dining area where the four of us (or more) can dine comfortably, and a rug/play area for the kids with out it feeling crazy and crowded. We really wanted it to be cozy but also clean and not too cluttered. Our apartment has been a major work in progress and at least every two months we find ourselves rearranging furniture to better suit our rapidly evolving family and needs. I find myself always going back to AT (of course) for inspiration, NU, RePOP, and Fabrica (here in Brooklyn), and a combo of old family items passed down/IKEA/random thrift store finds.
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Calgary Bach Society
The Calgary Bach Society Chamber Choir specializes in the music of Baroque masters and beyond, complemented by professional vocal soloists and accompanied by instrumentalists from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Donations will be classified into the following levels: Prelude ($1 – $99) Sinfonia ($100 – $199) Chorale ($200 – $499) Motet ($500 – $999) Cantata ($1000+). You may request to make your donation anonymous, if you do not want your information to be shared on our website or in our programs. Thank you for visiting our profile page!Donate now