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The tragedy Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is one of the masterpieces of German literature. While first published in 1808 it still fascinates the modern reader with both it's intriguing story and it's stimulating intellectuality. The exhibition "YOU ARE FAUST" at Kunsthalle München reflects on both the piece itself as well as on its influence on other artists since its publication. We very much enjoyed our tour through the exhibition as well as the discussions that followed during dinner at a traditional Bavarian restaurant.
Oktoberfest 2017
In annual tradition, the Oxford Alumni Society in Munich gathered again for its Oktoberfest celebrations. The Oktoberfest is predominantly known for its beer. And indeed, beer plays an important role: It is technically impossible not to have a mug of beer in your hands – not even for a few minutes. Why? Because people want to say cheers every few minutes, whenever the brass-band plays the toast "Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit". When this song is finished, all party guests count to three and then take a big sip. Of course, this ever-repeating procedure was also carried out this year. Some Oxonians started the evening with having a heated discussion about the upcoming general election in Germany. But intellectual discourse rarely lasts for long at the Oktoberfest. The later the evening, the more hilarious the evening: People standing on the beer benches, chanting their favourite songs about red balloons or cowboys and Indians.
But the Oxford Octoberfest is much more than that: It is the place where old friends celebrate reunion, and new friendships are made. It is the place where long forgotten Oxford stories are rediscovered. And it is the place where unexpected moments (almost necessarily) occur. I think it is not an accident that disproportionally many Oxford couples have met at the Oktoberfest. And this year? We don't know yet, but we will be told next year at latest.
Speaker Event with HRH Prince Luitpold of Bavaria
The alumni society's first speaker event proved to be a great success. Kaufmanns Casino was packed with enthused Oxonians welcoming HRH Prince Luitpold of Bavaria as our expert speaker. The plethora of Bavaria's finest brews he brought with him didn't stifle the atmosphere either.
In his enlightening presentation, Prince Luitpold gave us an overview of the development of the craft of brewing in Bavaria and its close links to his family.
He immersed us in history, touching on milestones such as the Purity Law of 1516, the initiation of the world famous Oktoberfest as a wedding feast of King Ludwig I, and the wheat beer monopoly of Duke Maximilian I. Regarding the latter, he remarked (not without a twinkle in his eye) that it was the people's thirst for wheat beer which secured national stability and Christianity in Bavaria.
As CEO of "König Ludwig International", Prince Luitpold offered us first-hand insight into successful international brand management, which in his case is in over 10 markets.
Finally, his beer sommelier Artem Vynogradov guided us skilfully through a tasting of no less than six select beer specialities by "König Ludwig International".
All in all, it was an indeed memorable evening!
Boat Race 2017
One of the sporting highlights of the Oxford calendar has always been the annual Boat Race. Not only because it is one of the oldest and most traditional rowing races in the world, but also because many of us Oxford boaties spent countless hours on the Isis trying our luck to win blades in college rowing. Many of us looked up to the few selected men and women, who actually made the Blues rowing team (OUBC) and sacrificed so much of the otherwise hallowed student social life for the potential of earning eternal glory by beating the Tabs on the Tideway.
So now several years after leaving behind the Isis waters, we still gather in Munich at the Isar River (notably similar to Isis actually) to watch the race of our university day heroes and heroines – who we feel so closely connected to, because these part-time athletes are training and studying in the same place where we used to be a few years back.
This year, the Oxford Munich Society organised the viewing event, which was last held in 2015, right next to the Ludwig Maximilian University at CADU. Surrounded by libraries and lecture halls, and young lads carrying piles of books the CADU actually provided a very student-y vibe for the event. With more than 40 alumni, the event had a huge turn-out and it was a pleasure to co-host the event together with the Munich Cambridge Society, who braved the century-old animosities and showed up in amicable fashion. A definite highlight was seeing so many alumni turning up in their old rowing blazers and stash. The mix of dark blue and turquoise – excuse us – light blue fashion items from both Oxford and Cambridge showed that the divide from our student days have indeed been bridged – and that together we celebrated this piece of British sporting tradition, that you could't find in Germany.
Therefore, we hope that the Boat Race viewing event will continue to be a reference day for both Oxonians and Cantabrigans in Munich, to meet in merriment and sporty admiration for each others rowing wizardy (e.g. catching a crab at the first stroke at the start). Oh yes, and did we talk about the results yet?
Traditional Weißwurstfrühstück 2017
To kick off the year in style, the Munich Oxford Society once again – for the fourth year running – teamed up with the local LSE Alumni chapter for the traditional joint Weißwurstfrühstück, a brunch consisting of Bavarian 'white sausages', pretzels and wheat beer. For the second time, we gathered at Donisl, a recently-refurbished beer hall on Marienplatz, the city's main square, with a history stretching back to 1315, which provided a very adequate setting. Old friendships were renewed and new ones formed, and after an extensive brunch, a part of the group embarked on a stroll through the Englische Garten, Munich's largest park, to walk off some of the calories consumed earlier.
Oxford Christmas Dinner 2016
On 5 December 2016, a record 90 Oxonians across several generations and their guests joyfully welcomed the festive month at the Oxford Society Christmas Dinner, the highlight of yet another events packed year over here in Munich.
Now already for the 3rd year in a row, we were fortunate to have our dinner at a festively decorated old Munich gentlemen's club. In this beautiful venue we were transported back into formal hall spirit, overlooking Hofgarten covered in icy frost. Our stomachs were warmed by the delicious duck with Blaukraut and Knödel, aka the German version of turkey with sprouts and Yorkshire pudding, while the lovely pianist Bonnie enchanted our ears and loosened our voices with Christmas carols in between courses. Amidst all cosiness, our president Annemarie held a thought-provoking speech and encouraged an open dialogue and action in these times of political uncertainty in Europe and beyond. We took her words to heart and discussed the past, present and future at the bar until late, fuelled by home made mince pies and sherry.
Thank you to the committee and all our guests for such a delightful Christmas night! It only remains to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy & healthy 2017!
And do watch out for our new term card, filled with staples and surprises alike…
A British Summer Garden Party
Reminiscent of the great Oxford days with Summer VIIIs, JCR garden parties and commemoration balls, the Oxford Society Munich decided that a proper British Garden Party was needed to cure our own nostalgia. After the Brexit hangover, we realized that we missed the unique flair of colourful ties, blazers and dresses as much as the staple ingredients like strawberries and PIMMs; the tastes and the merriment that make garden parties in England so special. Luckily Café Tambosi provided a most suitable venue in Munich's largest quad – the Hofgarten with its cloisters and chestnut trees. It managed to recreate that feeling of tranquillity and well-kept greenery of an Oxford college in Trinity term.
The weather played its part in being very British: changing from rain showers to sunshine back to rainshowers. Marquees do not seem to be a thing here but will surely have to go on the planning list for next year's party: supplier recommendations in Germany are very welcome. Also the Italian waiters seemed to have taken an expert course in "how to serve PIMMs and lemonade in a perfectly British manner" – and provided more than 60 guests with great service and entertainment. Other than that the Oxford Summer Garden Party was a great success, with record sign-up numbers, fantastic food and active mingling between all age groups (and even a number of courageous Cantabrigans) – again showing the continued strength of the Oxford bond, holding strong even after many years of leaving.
The Munich Oxford Society will definitely continue to bring this flair to Bavaria, and thanks all members for their active participation in our little English bubble.
Oxford Society visit to the NS Dokumentationszentrum
On Wednesday 25th of May, the society had a special goody on offer for history buffs and anyone with an interest in Munich's past. Our members had the rare pleasure to participate in a guided tour through the city's newly established Nazi Documentation Centre led by its founding director, Professor Winfried Nerdinger.
The event was quickly booked out and only a few lucky latecomers were able to snatch tickets from last minute drop-outs. The tour turned out to be extremely interesting, as the group was not only able to see the impressive exhibition itself, but also get some unique insights from Professor Nerdinger on its concept and history.
Leading through the entire documentation centre in a historical tour de force from the end of World War I through the horrors of World War II to the present day, he explained how its focus is meant to be on recounting the story of Munich's role as capital of the Nazi movement in a sober and balanced way in contrast to more politically charged documentations of earlier decades. For him, the goal is to get across the message and let large historical photographs, short video clips, historical newspapers and letters tell their stories – accompanied by texts putting things into perspective and providing overviews and quantifications. This approach also explains the sober, minimalist architecture of the centre, which stands in stark contrast to the neo-classical Nazi buildings in its vicinity such as the former "Führerbau" (now the academy of music and theatre) or the historicist style of the former Nazi Party headquarters, the "Braunes Haus", on the fundaments of which the current museum has been built.
Many of the group felt that they had never been so intensely aware of the dark past of the city. Especially the video projections, showing Nazi processions on locations in Munich known to all from their daily lives were able to convey an unsettling sense of reality and connection to past horrors in a city that nowadays could not be further away from all this.
In the end of the tour, Professor Nerdinger told about his yearlong struggle for the establishment of the centre as an adequate place of remembrance against widespread political reluctance to confront Munich's brown past. Finally, he was available for a short but engaging Q&A session.
Afterwards, most of the group finished off the evening with food, drinks and stimulating conversations in a nearby restaurant.
The Oxford Society Munich Opera Event
An exclusive concert by the young and rising stars of the Opernstudio, 3 tours behind the scenes, and 80 Oxonians and Friends of the LSE.
On Tuesday, 26 April 2016, the Oxford Society Munich invited Oxonians, LSE alumni, as well as friends and family to an exclusive evening behind the scenes of the Bavarian State Opera (Bayrische Staatsoper).
A crowd of 80 guests made the event a most enjoyable success. Three different tours took the culturally curious opera fans not only behind the curtains but beyond and even below the stage, where orchestra and prompter do their magic during the performance. One tour also took the guests to the impressive costume workshop, where they could hear all kinds of insider stories from that part of the Opera House.
After the tours and some refreshing drinks, the wonderful voices of the young artists of the Opera Studio took us on a vocal journey from Vienna (Strauß' Fledermaus) to Sevilla (Bizet's Carmen) via Paris (Puccini's La Boheme) and others. The Opera Studio is a program that promotes highly talented young artists and prepares them for an international career. And talented they were indeed.
As ever, when the party ends, the merry crowd needs not to leave. Snacks and drinks were provided to round off the evening by cheerful mingling of Oxonians, Friends of the LSE, and other acquaintances and friends. We are most grateful to Barbara Jagersberger and Nils Pfeiffer for organising this perfectly run event and of course to the Bavarian State Opera for having us.
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FOREST, Va. - After qualifying for the program's first playoff appearance with a sixth-place finish, the Bridgewater College men's lacrosse team has been picked sixth in the 2019 ODAC Preseason Coaches Poll.
The first five teams are the same but there is a bit of a shuffle to the order at the top of the 2019 ODAC Men's Lacrosse Preseason Poll with Washington & Lee leading the annual coaches' survey. The Generals collected a chart-topping 96 points powered by seven first place votes. Defending champion Lynchburg sits second with 91 points and three top nods. Roanoke received the remaining first place vote on the way to 86 markers to rank third.
Hampden-Sydney, last season's top-ranked team in the preseason poll following its championship run in 2017, holds the fourth position with 73 points. Randolph-Macon rounds out the top-five with 64 tallies.
Entering the 2019 campaign, exactly half of last season's All-ODAC honorees appear on rosters with 24 of 48 award winners listed. The Eagles don't return a 2018 selection, but senior defenseman Jake Truman was a second team honoree as a sophomore in 2017.
The 2019 season begins with non-conference play on Saturday, February 9 (Bridgewater will open at Averett on Feb. 13). The first set of ODAC contests are slated for Saturday, March 9. The conference tournament begins with quarterfinal action on Tuesday, April 30. The semifinals and finals will be hosted by the top seed on Friday and Saturday, May 3-4.
Listed below is the complete 2019 ODAC Men's Lacrosse Preseason Poll. For more information on ODAC men's lacrosse, visit the websites of any of the participating schools, or go to the ODAC's home on the Internet at www.odaconline.com. Don't forget to become a fan of the ODAC on Facebook and follow @odacathletics on Twitter and Instagram.
1. Washington & Lee University (7) 96 pts.
2. University of Lynchburg (3) 91 pts.
3. Roanoke College (1) 86 pts.
4. Hampden-Sydney College 73 pts.
5. Randolph-Macon College 64 pts.
6. Bridgewater College 49 pts.
7. Shenandoah University 46 pts.
8. Guilford College 42 pts.
9. Virginia Wesleyan University 28 pts.
10. Ferrum College 16 pts.
11. Randolph College 14 pts.
Following 2018's Playoff Spot, Men's Lax Picked Sixth in ODAC Poll
FOREST, Va. - After qualifying for the program's first playoff appearance with a sixth-place finish, the Bridgewater College men's lacrosse team has been picked sixth in the 2019 ODAC Preseason Coaches Poll.

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Just how cold was it?
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The recent cold snap generated a lot of "I remember when it was so cold…" comments. Most of us who have been around Iowa for a while can remember periods of sub-zero temperatures and how we coped with them.
My first few years were spent in Kossuth and Winnebago counties up on the Minnesota border. In fact, the year I was three-years-old we lived on the south side of a gravel road that was the Iowa-Minnesota state line. I am accustomed to Iowa's cold winters.
As a kid you kind of take winter's wrath in stride. It wasn't until I became an adult that I became whiney about winter.
I lived in the northern half of Iowa until I was 40-years-old. Then we moved to Creston in southwest Iowa and I discovered that the difference in latitude really does make a difference.
While Southwest Iowa experiences a full range of winter weather the season is perhaps a little more bearable there.
For a time in Creston our family had four vehicles – one each for our children and my wife and an old pick-up truck for me. With only a single-car garage the kids' cars were parked outside as was my pick-up.
To ensure the truck would start in the morning, on below zero nights I took the truck for a late night spin until the engine was heated thoroughly. I recall the first 10 minutes or so of those rides as being miserably cold. By the time I returned home the pickup's heater was throwing out a nice stream of hot air. Unfortunately at 6 a.m. the next morning I had to start over again but my commute to work was only one mile. At least the truck started.
Subsequently I have enjoyed the luxury of a larger garage. Though my garage is unheated, the first 10 minutes of my morning rides are not as miserable as in the past.
Recalling seven decades of Iowa winters, I think the coldest I have ever been was late in 1961. At the time we lived on a farm through which a creek meandered. A friend across the road was an avid fur-trapper and he convinced me I should run a trap line.
He sold me some used traps and I staked them out along the creek. Every morning before school I walked the line looking for captured muskrats. Alas, my trapping skills were worse than my hunting skills.
Each day I had to cross the creek to get back to our house which was at least 100 yards up a steep hill. On this frigid day I stepped carefully onto the ice and began to cross. Mid-stream the ice broke and I fell on my butt in the frigid water.
Fortunately the creek was shallow; I was soaked nearly up to my arm pits. Getting up and out of the creek was more difficult than I had anticipated but I did so and headed up the hill. At the top of the hill I had to climb over a woven wire fence topped by three strands of barbed wire.
Even as a husky young teenager I had no difficulty climbing over that fence when I was warm and dry. Several layers of soaked clothing and aching limbs, however, made the crossing difficult.
From the fence to the house was less than 200 feet but it seemed like a mile. Once inside the house I headed for the radiant comfort of the corn cob-fueled cook stove. When my mother noticed my predicament she immediately ordered me to the bathroom and into a tub of warm water.
I remember discomfort as I lowered my chilled body into the warm water but within a relatively short time the pain subsided. With the school bus on its way I hurriedly got dressed and ready for school.
I don't remember eating breakfast that day but I am rather confident that I didn't miss a meal. I seldom do.
No matter where you live in Iowa, winter is cold. Some years it's even colder than normal. Short of leaving the state for warmer climes, there is no escape.
Back in my teens I learned a little poem about Iowa winters: Spring has sprung; fall has fell. Winter's here and it's colder than usual.
My best advice for coping with an Iowa winter – don't run a trap line.


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Trinidad's Carnival is the highlight of the year! Celebrations begin almost immediately after Christmas and run up until the climax on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.
The concept of "Carnival" is said to have originated in Trinidad when slaves captured by the French were finally freed and created Carnival.
Trinidad Carnival is perhaps the best known in the world alongside the carnival in Rio de Janeiro. The big difference being that Carnival in Trinidad really is for the people of the island and not purely a spectators event for tourist. Thousands upon thousands of people take to the streets in colourful costumes and parade to the sounds of Soca, Calypso and Steel Bands. Although Carnival does bring a lot of tourism to the island the islanders would continue to party if the tourists ever stopped coming.
This lady played in the Mas Band "Yuma." This year each of the sections of Yuma represented signs of the Zodiac and this was the costume for Libra.
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If Democrats gain the 15 seats they need to win control of the House -- and most analysts think they will -- one of the first things the new House will do is restrict or end outright a slew of lobbying practices.
In a little-publicized statement, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), the House Democratic leader, has promised to change the chamber's rules to reflect the provisions of her not-so-modestly-named Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2006. The months-old measure would, among other things, prohibit House members from accepting gifts and travel from lobbyists or from organizations that employ lobbyists.
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Mavin Records diva Di'Ja drops another smashing hit song titled "Amen" backed up by Marvin's boss Don Jazzy who is also the producer. This song carries a powerful lyrics like Marvin's Korede Bello "Godwin". No doubt the Marvin's are really stepping up their game. Enjoy the music and do well to leave a comment.
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Willingness plays a huge, vital part in recovery. If people do not have a strong desire for sobriety, it will be hard for them to maintain it. It is possible for the individual to get sober to please other people, but such "fake-it-til-you-make-it" recoveries tend to be short-lived. This is because staying away from alcohol and drugs is hard if people are not fully willing to do all that it takes.
In order to build a successful life away from alcohol and drugs, the individual needs to be prepared to put in a great deal of effort. Those who lack willingness will not be able to summon the necessary determination.
Willingness can be defined as being eagerly compliant, meaning: doing something out of choice and not because of coercion (through force, for those who didn't graduate college. Wait, … I didn't graduate college…). When people become willing to do something, it means their minds become more open and receptive. They may consider doing things that in the past may have appeared objectionable. Willingness is embracing change, rather than fighting it.
It is not possible for people to find success in recovery unless they are willing to put in the necessary effort. This is because there won't be any personal change unless the individual gives their consent for it to happen.
Addiction is driven by a strong urge to escape reality and hide in chemical escape and numbness. In order for recovery to take hold, there needs to be a powerful driving force supporting it. This power is provided by the willingness to change.
Willingness is a mental attitude that can insure success in recovery from addiction. Here are its major components:
• If you are truly willing to escape your addiction, you will do whatever it takes. It involves having an open mind about any potential resource that can help them. Those who are truly willing do not have a long list of recovery options that they are not even prepared to consider.
• Willingness involves the want and desire to listen and learn from the experiences of other people.
• If you are willing to stay sober, you will make this your number-one priority in life. You will realize making a life without addiction requires a great deal of effort. It will not be achieved overnight. You must be prepared to devote however long it takes to rebuilding your life.
• If you are willing to escape addiction, you will want to make the best use of all the available resources that can help you succeed and take responsibility for your own recovery, as well as see addiction specialists as partners there to help you. You are done passively waiting for other people to fix you; now, you take action to make this happen.
• Willingness does not mean becoming passive. There is still a need to question things and make decisions. It does usually mean being a bit more open-minded about possible solutions, but that's a good thing.
Being close-minded is the for the weak, or pompous, or slow, simple-minded people. It's the work off the Devil!
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New Champion Crowned In St. Louis on WWE SmackDown Live
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At WWE SmackDown Live in St. Louis, MO, Daniel Bryan defeated WWE Champion AJ Styles to win the title. This is his fourth reign with the title.
Check out the complete history of the WWE Championship Right Here.
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Gemma Collins and X Factor's Luke Friend enjoy emotional embrace
Gemma couldn't contain herself after the unlikely duo were pictured outside the Xtra Factor studio on Sunday night
UNLIKELY pairing Gemma Collins and Luke Friend were pictured enjoying an emotional embrace on Sunday night.
The GC couldn't contain herself as she burst into a fit of giggles while leaning in for a kiss and cuddle with the singer as they said goodbye.
Prior to their heartfelt farewell, the pair had both appeared on Rylan and Matt Edmondson's Xtra Factor live.
Luke, who was a finalist on the X Factor in 2013, had returned to the studio to perform on the ITV2 spin-off show.
Gemma had been invited as a celebrity panellist alongside Joe Swash – who admitted his plans to propose to girlfriend Stacey Solomon live on air.
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Former Towie star Gemma couldn't contain herself after waving off lovable Luke.
The 35-year-old proceeded to drop her belongings onto the pavement in front of the photographers.
She then posed for one last sultry shot before leaving in her waiting car.
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Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada
Algonquin Park is home to a variety of unusual ecosystems, which means you're likely to spy plant and animal species you've never seen before! Spring awakes excellent trout fishing beneath flocks of migrating birds, and if you are quiet and aware, you are likely to see a moose any time of year. The cool autumn winds inspire brilliant fall foliage. You'll never forget the early morning scene of mist drifting off tepid waves and lifting into the sunrays above lakeside brigades of crimson maple trees.
FLORA & FAUNA: deciduous and evergreen forest, blueberry bogs, wildflowers, black bear, timber wolves, beaver, otter, porcupine, moose, great grey owl, loon, heron and many others.
TERRAIN: lake, river, forest, beach, bog, cliffs
BEST TIME TO PADDLE: August-September for warm water temps and fewer mosquitoes. Fall foliage is typically at it's best during the last week of September.
ROUTE OPTIONS: canoe, portage, hiking
Y Day Trip
Y Weekend Trip
Y 4 to 7-Day Trip
Y 7 to 14-Day Trip
Y Loop Trip
Y Shuttle Service Nearby
HAZARDS: Navigation in this area requires skill and previous experience.
WHERE TO FIND MAPS: chrismar.com or jeffsmap.com
PERMITS REQUIRED? Yes, per-person fee for all campsites. Stealth camping is not allowed.
PETS ALLOWED? Yes, in most areas. Rules apply. Speak with a Park Official if you plan to bring your pet.
Algonquin Park 5-Day Loop Itinerary: 57.3 Miles
Day 1
Drive to Rain Lake.
Paddle 5.3 miles to campsite at Jubilee Lake.
Day 2
Paddle 19.3 miles to campsite on Big Trout Lake
Day 3
Paddle 11 miles to campsite on Burnt Island Lake.
Day 4
Paddle 11.3 miles to campsite on Misty Lake.
Day 5
Paddle 10.4 miles to take out at Rain Lake.
Hiking, Fishing, "Howling for Wolves" each Thursday in August at the Visitor Centre (conditions permitting).


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Perhaps one of the most familiar -- and least understood -- forms of anemia is sickle cell anemia. An inherited disorder, sickle cell anemia causes crescent moon-shaped red blood cells.
Red blood cells are charged with the task of delivering oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body, picking up carbon dioxide along the way and delivering it back to the lungs to be expelled.
The irregular crescent moon-shaped red blood cells are unable to move quickly through the blood stream, may become stuck in other smaller blood vessels and are generally inefficient in delivering much-needed oxygen to vital organs. They also die much more quickly than normal red blood cells, creating a constant shortage in the red blood cell supply chain.
When this happens, the healthy red blood cells, which are much too few in number in persons with sickle cell anemia, become overtaxed and are unable to adequately supply the body with all of its oxygen needs.
Sickle cell anemia is more common in certain ethnicities than others. In the United States, persons of African-American descent are more likely to inherit this disorder. Some estimates are that one out of every 12 African-Americans is affected by sickle cell anemia.
However, African-American is not the only ethnic group at risk for sickle cell anemia. Persons from South and Central America have an increased risk of sickle cell anemia, particularly in the Panama area. In addition, persons from the Caribbean islands, India, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Italy, and Turkey are also more likely to inherit this form of anemia.
Although diagnosis can occur later in childhood, sickle cell anemia symptoms generally manifest during infancy. Some common sickle cell anemia symptoms include:
• Anemia
• Fatigue
• Pain -- called a crisis -- in chest, abdomen, joints, and bones may be mild or severe and may last short-term or a relatively long time
• Spleen damage
• Infections – spleen damage impairs the ability to fight infection leaving those with sickle cell anemia susceptible to infections
• Hand-foot syndrome – swelling of hands and feet
• Stunted growth and delayed puberty
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Interiors & Exteriors
Contractor/Builder/Remodeler since 1996
Welcome to Fox River Remodeling Co. Please have a look
around the website and enjoy the tour. When you're ready
for a free estimate, please use the contact page or call.
Thank you for visiting. We look forward to meeting you!
Enjoy a sneak peek at some of our many completed project photos. Click on the menu at the top for many other pages of projects.
This website is different from others in this field. Some of those sites usually have one, or maybe two, functioning pages (hopefully) with generic pictures symbolizing the work they do and the brands they use. We often have many pictures of the same project. These are our real projects that most always have lead to many referrals and long term repeat clients. Good work is something to be proud of. Attention to detail is very important, from start to finish. During an in home estimate, one customer commented, "You can never have too many photos. That's why we called you, we like your work," It all tells the story of quality work.


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Brexit: Voters 'doomed' or delighted in Dumfries
Sitting on the steps outside the historic Midsteeple in Dumfries, Stephen Comiskey was taking in the outcome of the EU referendum.
He chose the words of a famous Doonhamer, John Laurie of Dad's Army fame, to sum up his feelings on the result.
"I just think that we're doomed," he told me.
"I think it is going to be pretty bad for the UK as a whole.
"I do hope that Scotland votes to be independent eventually.
"The EU brought a lot of good things into the UK. It protected maternity leave, workers' rights, fair pay - I think that will all change, not immediately obviously, but down through the years."
Not everyone, of course, shared that view - in a region where the result was one of the closest in Scotland.
Dumfries and Galloway voted by 53.1% to 46.9% in favour of remaining in the European Union.
In the neighbouring Scottish Borders the result was a more resounding 58.5% to 41.5% for staying in.
The mixed reaction on the streets of Dumfries appeared to reflect the split in the vote across the region.
One person who voted to leave was Margaret Radley from Lochmaben, who was naturally pleased with the overall outcome.
She said the UK had managed on its own before and she could see no reason why it could not do so again.
For many people, however, the result raised numerous questions.
"I had hoped that we were going to stay in the EU because I didn't think the other side gave me any clear picture of what would happen," said Lynsey Pennycook.
"So I think the future is quite uncertain."
That was echoed by Karen Williams, who said she was "really confused" by the outcome, while Yvonne Livingstone saw further political consequences.
"I voted for Remain, but it is what it is, isn't it?" she said.
"It was no big shock what came next that the prime minister has resigned. He had to, he had no other option.
"Everything is all uncertain now, everything is totally in turmoil, nobody can give us any definitive answers as to what is going to happen - it is just shocking.
"It just leaves us wide open to another Scottish referendum."
How has Scotland reacted to the Brexit vote?
BBC Scotland took to the streets of towns and cities across the country to find out what people feel about the decision to leave the EU.
- 'Shock' in Scotland's most pro-Remain city
- Remain voters 'dazed' in Glasgow
- Aberdeen: 'That's made my life'
- Dundee: 'It's a scary day'
- 'Doomed' or delighted in Dumfries
- Questions remain in the Highlands
Sharon Johnstone agreed that could be the case.
"I just think we had the independence vote obviously and now we've had another vote and it has completely changed things around," she said.
"Personally, for the SNP, I think it is probably a good result because now it will maybe push for another independence vote.
"But with regards to as it is at the moment there is uncertainty everywhere - more so in Scotland than anywhere else."
Bill Hunt, originally from Dundee, but living in southern Scotland for more than 40 years, said that while Scotland did not depend on Europe it did receive a lot of support.
"It is a total disgrace that we have got 62% in favour and we are going to be dragged out," he said.
"But I am a nationalist, I voted for independence the last time and I can only hope that we take our time and we get it the next time."
Some, however, were not looking that far ahead.
"We can do what we like now our own selves and not be told by Mrs Merkel in Germany how to do it," said Doonhamer Colin Campbell.


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Before You Head Out to Open Houses in Baton Rouge Sunday
Thinking of things to do to stay cool? A lot of people enjoy looking at houses and will drive around Baton Rouge looking at the open houses on Sunday. Well, the first Sunday of each month the Louisiana Arts and Science Museum has their First Sunday prices - which means FREE admission as well as reduced admission to the planetarium shows! You can explore interactive Children's galleries, tour the art galleries, and visit a 2,300 year old mummy.
Then, get back in your car and go see some open houses. We have lots of nice inventory of homes for sale in Baton Rouge and many are open on Sunday. However, if you are serious about finding a house, the best way is to have a Realtor look for you. We have access to the latest Listings (unlike Zillow which does not pull from our MLS system) and may know of a gem you would never find on your own.
If you are a first time home buyer, we offer a free consult to educate you on the process. if you are a current home owner and want to make a change, we will meet with you and guide you through that process - which is different than the frist time home buyer.
Give us a call before you head out on Sunday and we'll help you find your way around the Baton Rouge Real Estate Market - and maybe give you some more tips on free things to do inside when it's hot.


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It's snowing today- my favorite winter weather. But it's a big week no matter where you live around the ole' U-S-of-A:
1. Super Tuesday: go vote if you've got a primary.
2. Fat Tuesday: that's Mardi Gras, folks! Lent begins tomorrow. Fish-fry season. Love those.
3. The annual Duke/North Carolina game (at Chapel Hill!) tomorrow night. Go 'Heels!
Staying in with the kiddos today and having black bean soup & cornbread for dinner. Cozy Tuesday.


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The 2019 international exhibitions on electrical technology and equipment (Vietnam ETE) and on products, technologies of energy saving and green power (Enertec Expo) are showcasing advanced technologies of the industry in Ho Chi Minh City between July 17 and 20.
With their scale doubling that of 2018, the exhibitions span over 10,000 square metres at the Sai Gon Exhibition and Convention Centre in District 7.
They feature 400 domestic and international enterprises from such countries as Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK), China, Italy, Turkey, Russia and Singapore with 550 booths. Participating local brands include EVN HCMC, Gelex, ABB, LS Vina, Panasonic, Philips, Long Giang and HENGS Vietnam.
The expos also consist of three national exhibition spaces run by the RoK, China and Japan.
This year, the RoK is the special guest, with its space, themed 'Korea Smart Electric and Energy Week' (KOSEF), showcasing the nation's latest achievements in electricity.
In addition, the Korea Electrical Manufacturers Association (KOEMA) and the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) are scheduled to host workshops on new energy creation, smart electric devices, energy saving and green power.
During the fair, in addition to business matching events, an international conference will be held to find solutions for energy saving in Vietnam.
The annual ETE and Enertec Expo act as a bridge between local and international enterprises, gather experts to discuss strategies in electric technology, and help businesses attract investment and seek partners.
It is organised by the HCM City Centre for Support Industries Development and CIS Vietnam Advertising and Exhibition JSC, with support from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.


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Dirty Dog Trail 4 Miler
The Dirty Dog Trail 4 Miler will take place at Veteran's Park (Off Southpointe Drive) in South Lexington.
The 4 mile course will traverse portions of the park, trails and some pathways along/around the scenic East Hickman River. The race will be chip timed and awards will be presented for top 3 M/F Overall and top 3 in each of 13 age groups.
We also have our Top Dogs Team Competition for 2-Person male, female and co-ed teams. Grab and friend and run together! Your two times will be scored together and compared to other teams in your division. Winners for all 3 divisions (2-Person Male, 2-Person Female, 2-Person Co-ed) each receive free race registrations to a future RaceRise race of comparable value. Runners on a team will also be eligible for overall and age group individual awards.
The course will be officially measured and marked for your safety and direction. The course will have some open grassy areas, cross at least one dry rocky creek as well as hard packed dirt trail areas. There will be at least 2 and likely 3 hydration stops along the course where water and SWORD Hydration will be served.
Proceeds from the race will benefit KyMBA (Kentucky Mountain Bike Association) who have put in a great deal of time, energy and money to build and maintain the trail system at Veteran's Park. Also special thanks to Lexington Parks & Recreatiion for allowing us to put on this pilot first year race.


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A few days ago I posted the following tweet on my twitter account.
I posted this tweet to illustrate the efforts that the two main organisations I am involved with; namely my employer Ericsson and the Church I attend The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; are going to, to assist in the relief effort in the aftermath of the Haitian earthquake.
It fills me with admiration for both these organisations that both are participating in some degree to help. Perhaps it is expected of a Church to be involved in relief efforts and I am glad the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints lives up to that expectation. I am not sure if the same expectation exists for a multinational telecom vendor such as Ericsson. However I am happy that such a company exceeds or even creates a different sort of expectation by providing relief services in the area it excells in.
So I thought it would be worthwhile to post a few extra links to direct those who read this blog to the work that Ericsson and The LDS Church are doing alongside the many, many, many other organisations and relief agencies and volunteers that are working in Haiti and other places around the world. There will be many unreported stories of selfless acts of service that take place as a result of this natural disaster, I think it is well worth publicising those that are reported.
Should you be looking for a way to donate funds to the relief effort it is possible by the first of the two links below. Members and visitors to the Church can also do so by the normal donation slips found in LDS buildings. Fill out the Humanitarian Aid section on the slip.
Thoughts and prayers are with those in Haiti, both the Haitians effected and those working to provide relief. Just this evening we learned how a survivor has been pulled from the rubble, 11 days after the quake, if there are more people alive in the rubble I pray they will be found and brought out alive.


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Falling *Twice* Before a Wide Open Home Plate Is the Most Painfully Hilarious Ending to a Game Ever
This might be the most painful baseball moment I've ever seen – and that includes the walk-off wild-pitch on an intentional walk we examined yesterday.
Here's the scene: Down a single run with two outs in the ninth, Jack Cust took off from first base as a single was laced into right center field. As he approached third, however, the third base coach threw up a late stop sign, forcing Cust to slam on the brakes, and, ultimately, fall to the ground.
Obviously, given the late stop sign and the intensity of the moment, that fall wasn't too embarrassing (or, at least, it was understandable), but Cust was caught in a rundown nonetheless, and things looked like they were about to be over.
But then, suddenly, Cust got out of the jam and was barreling towards a WIDE OPEN home plate looking like he was about to be a huge hero and score the game-tying run, when … OH NO.
The cringe-factor on this is painfully high, and you can definitely feel his teammate's disappointment standing just behind home plate, watching helplessly, as the game comes to an unbelievable (and somewhat hilarious) ending. Woof. That is seriously tough to watch.


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Johanne Matsdatter Engelstrup–
- Name
- Johanne Matsdatter Engelstrup
- Given names
- Johanne Matsdatter
- Surname
- Engelstrup
- Married name
- Johanne Matsdatter Winge
| Birth of a daughter
|Anne Elisabeth Gerhardsen Winge
about 1685
|Gerhard Bentsen Winge — View this family
about 1694
| Birth of a son
|Gerhard Gerhardsen Winge
October 28, 1699
|Marriage of a child
|Abraham Flinthoug — Anne Elisabeth Gerhardsen Winge — View this family
|Death of a husband
|Gerhard Bentsen Winge
October 14, 1723
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|Marriage of a child
|Gerhard Gerhardsen Winge — Karen Tyrholm — View this family
after 1734
|Death of a daughter
|Anne Elisabeth Gerhardsen Winge
August 1746
|Death of a son
|Gerhard Gerhardsen Winge
|Family with Gerhard Bentsen Winge
Gerhard Bentsen Winge
Birth: about 1669 — Sande
Death: October 14, 1723 — Sande
Johanne Matsdatter Engelstrup
Birth: Norway
Marriage: about 1694 — Sande, Vestfold, Norway
-8 yearsdaughter
Anne Elisabeth Gerhardsen Winge
Birth: about 1685 16 — Sande
Death: August 1746
15 yearsson
Gerhard Gerhardsen Winge
Birth: October 28, 1699 30 — Sande
Death: 1755 — Stokke
- Generation 1
Johanne Matsdatter Engelstrup was born in Norway. She married Gerhard Bentsen Winge about 1694 in Sande. He was born about 1669 in Sande and died on October 14, 1723 in Sande.
Children of Johanne Matsdatter Engelstrup and Gerhard Bentsen Winge:
- Anne Elisabeth Gerhardsen Winge (1685–1746)
- Gerhard Gerhardsen Winge (1699–1755)
- Generation 2back to top
Anne Elisabeth Gerhardsen Winge, daughter of Gerhard Bentsen Winge and Johanne Matsdatter Engelstrup, was born about 1685 in Sande and died in August 1746. She married Abraham Flinthoug, son of Søren Jacobsen Flinthoug and Gjertrud Hansen Holst, in 1718 in Sande. He was born on November 7, 1681 in Djurs Nørre and died on April 2, 1755 in Svelvik at the age of 73.
Children of Anne Elisabeth Gerhardsen Winge and Abraham Flinthoug:
- Marthe Christine Flinthoug (1732–1769)
Gerhard Gerhardsen Winge, son of Gerhard Bentsen Winge and Johanne Matsdatter Engelstrup, was born on October 28, 1699 in Sande and died in 1755 in Stokke at the age of 55. He married Karen Tyrholm, daughter of Niels Iversen Tyrholm and Anne Leuch, after 1734 in Sande. She was born on April 26, 1700 in Bragernes.
- Generation 3back to top
Marthe Christine Flinthoug, daughter of Abraham Flinthoug and Anne Elisabeth Gerhardsen Winge, was born on March 19, 1732 in Sande and died on August 3, 1769 in Øvre Gausdal at the age of 37. She married Andreas Pihl. He was born on October 14, 1726 in Gausdal and died on September 4, 1781 in Øvre Gausdal at the age of 54.
Children of Marthe Christine Flinthoug and Andreas Pihl:
- Abraham Pihl (1756–1821)
- Margrethe Marie Stockfleth Pihl (1757–1817)


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Jasmine Partners LLC began as a consultancy in international business development, founded by David & Arlene Brown, who have extensive experience in both the domestic and international marketplace. Our roots are from the telecom industry, and as networks began to emerge, we moved into the enterprise software industry, providing for network management and internet security products. The company's business model was built around working primarily with startups and emerging businesses. But our mission has continued to change over time to take advantages of the latest opportunities brought about by the rapid changes in the digital world.
Today, we still work with a select few startups, but our other focus has become the acquisition and operation of website properties. We have recognized the tremendous opportunity for growth in this industry and own and operate several already, including The Savvy Traveler, which helps travelers find the best experiences when visiting foreign lands.
Our success in this venture has led us to work with leaders in that industry to help find the best possible websites when they first become available and continue to grow our portfolio. Our larger sites are managed by the Income Store, who assure our sites are kept at the top of the list on Google.
Feel free to contact us at any time if you would like to know more about our company or website properties.


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At long last NLog MIDI Synth has arrived on the app store costing £5.49. More details tomorrow.
Xenon on iPad – "Space Break" demo
CDM on the OP-1
CDM gives us more news on the OP-1. Sadly (for me anyway) the price stays high though it does sound and look like a great piece of hardware.
Of course it is great to know that the OP-1 isn't vapourware too. Still, I'd love to have been able to own one of these "futuristic, luxury spiritual successory to the Casio VL" (quote from CDM)
Rumoured new 11.6" MacBook?
You would expect a rumour from MacRumors, and they do deliver. This is about a possible new 11.6″ MacBook to ship soon.
Not sure I buy it. Sounds like an odd size to me.
Modkit bringing graphical programming to the Arduino platform
When you see stuff like this for the Arduino you realise just how good something like this could be if you could run it on a mobile device. I know that there's Amarino for Android but it does require you to get yourself a bluetooth module to connect.
Modkit is very reminiscent of scratch and also Google's App Inventor site too. I'm all in favour of these kind of programming interfaces. Not only does it make it easier for anyone to tinker around, but it is great for kids too.
Via Make.
More Shruthi-1 Kits on the way
I already posted on the Mutable store opening. There's a post confirming that at the Mutable blog and I had to post this pic because it is great, and it makes you want one doesn't it?
Lots of Arduino News today!
The Arduino blog has a load of announcements including the new Arduino Uno, an Arduino store and lots more. All the details are here.
GuitarJack Unboxing
Some good close up shots of the GuitarJack here.
Auteureist 2.0 Preview
If you want to take a look at the 2.0 version of Auteureist then there's lots of screen shots right here.
What about this eBay thing then?
I need your input. I've been putting out a post more or less every day on stuff on eBay. I know that some people find this useful, and others don't. Sometimes people say they'd rather I didn't do it, others say it is handy. So does it stay or go? If you have strong feelings either way I'd like to know. I'm fine either way, but I'd really like some input from you about it.
Please let me know one way or another.


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Electrical load control of a wind turbine generator
Permanent Linkhttp://hdl.handle.net/10092/6044
Thesis DisciplineElectrical Engineering
Degree GrantorUniversity of Canterbury
Degree LevelDoctoral
Degree NameDoctor of Philosophy
The thesis describes a method for control of wind turbine generator power coefficient by variation of load with wind speed changes. Steady state characteristics of horizontal axis propeller type wind turbines are shown and development of the tip speed ratio power coefficient curve is given. Taking account of the theory of the horizontal axis propeller turbine, a three bladed windmill of six metres diameter with fixed pitch was designed and constructed. Self excited induction generators are described in detail in terms of the steady state characteristics. It is shown that the currently used induction machine equivalent circuit model, employed for determination of the steady state characteristics) inadequately describes the observed operation of the machine. This is shown using phasor diagrams. An alternative equivalent circuit model is suggested. A controllable rectifier was designed and used in conjunction with the self excited induction generator. The rectifier is capable of operating over a wide frequency range with large amounts of harmonic present at the input. Use of the self excited induction generator in conjunction with the controllable rectifier in the wind turbine generator is described and shown to provide a practical form of turbine load control. Control of the turbine power coefficient is obtained by controlled variation of rectifier delay angle. A microprocessor is used to determine power available in the wind and subsequently estimates the required load power to obtain the desired power coefficient. Results of the turbine operating in windy conditions show that such a system can operate satisfactorily. Suggestions are also made for further research to be carried out on the wind turbine generator.


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CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- With the awarding Friday of P100,000 each to 27 elderlies, aged 95 years old and above, a total of P30,100,000 has been given to 301 elderly-beneficiaries since the enactment of the provincial ordinance.
Governor Lilia Pineda personally gave the incentives to the beneficiaries as the lady governor reminded the respective relatives to use the cash incentives in buying food, medicines and other supplies for the own comfort of the elderly.
The elderly who received the incentives were Avelina P. Supan from the first district; Belen S. Estrada, Lourdes D. Songco, Soledad D. Ocampo, Paula J. Rodriguez, Regina G. Alfonso, Pedro P. Sampang and Bonifacia F. Felipe from the second distict; Petrocinia R. Carreon, Corona C. Duban, Maria Soledad S. Santos, Benita M. Elagio, Flora L. Pineda, Pilar P. Quizon, Regina R. Catangal, Maximina M. Quiambao, Ramon P. Pinpin and Leonita D. Maliwat from the third district; and Ligaya G. Garcia, Alberto C. Salas, Lucia G. Mamangun, Jacoba G. Bautista, Emerenciana B. Gaddi,Encarnacion T. Sunga, Pacencia y. Manansala, Maria consolacion Pauli and Alejandra P. Quiwa from the fourth district.
Elizabeth Baybayan, chief of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), announced that elderly who reached 100 years old and were given P100,000 by the provincial government are still qualified to receive another P100,000 from the national government, provided they comply with the needed requirements and upon the availability of funds.
It can be noted that Pampanga is the pioneer in the distribution of cash incentive to centenarians worth P100,000.
Ordinance 647 or the Senior Citizens Code was then amended by the Provincial Board lowering the age of the beneficiaries from 100 to 95 years old.
One of the elderly, Ramon P. Pinpin, a 98-year old farmer from San Vicente, Mexico shared his secret for having a long life. He said that healthy lifestyle and submitting oneself to God are the best things to acquire a healthy body.
Aside from Governor Pineda, Board Member Olga Frances David-Dizon, Commission on Audit (COA) Officer Emma Sarmiento, Susan Luna from the Provincial Treasurers Office and her staff graced the distribution. (Aida B. Bungue/Pampanga PIO)
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Worst Non-Disney Animated MoviesSince MegaSoulhero made the list of Worst Non-Disney Movies, I decided to make one about animated movies not made by Disney that suck.
The Top Ten
I don't understand why people hate this film, sure the story rips off certain movies such as Madagascar and Cars with the main character getting lost but trying to fit in, but the humor is pretty good, the animation is decent for a 2006 film, good voice acting, the soundtrack is great, and there is a bit of emotional moments such as Boog saying that he doesn't need Elliot and at the end where Boog and Beth part ways. I will always love this movie. But not the sequels, though, because the sequels are awful.
The open season is number 4? What? - Triceratops
Is not so bad!
Hey respect the movie, respect the show
So let Me Get this Straight, (Disney1994) You Hate Open Season And Barnyard More Than THIS, You Idiot, Why Didn't You Add this When You Were Making This List, You Idiot, This Would Of Been 1 If Someone Else Would Of Made This List, Not Disney1994, Why Didn't You Add This First? , Open Season And Barnyard Were Funny, This Wasnt, You Idiot Should Of Putted This At Number 1 You Idiot! - VideoGamefan5
This should be above Open Season and Barnyard
Its more save the Titanic but sea creatures couldn't do it ever. Oh and you wouldn't find any rapping dogs either. Its not SpongeBob Squarepants Saves The Titanic.
Haas! Always
The Contenders
This should be higher.
Get this highter
Disney made the American version
Japan is Studio Ghibli
I hate this movie so much. The Magic Voyage is easily is my most hated movie next to The Lion King, of course. It is god awful, for many reasons. The story is historically inaccurate. The dubbing is awful. The animation is so cheap and awful that even a small child can draw and animate something much better than that. The characters are horribly annoying, cliched and have cheesy designs. The film tries to be a musical but the songs are annoying and the movie doesn't shut up at all.
I always thought that this film looked like a foreign, low-budget version of Gulliver's Travels (1939); Similar setting and some of the characters are even similar. I don't like that film either but this is much worse. Heck, I can say that Pico is a worse and more annoying version of Gabby, and man, I thought Gabby from Gulliver's Travels was pretty awful.
There also have been some scenes in The Magic Voyage that made me cringe, too. I am very lucky that I never have seen this film during my ...more
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Amanda Bynes Pulled Over by the LAPD — Report
Amanda Bynes has allegedly gotten in trouble with the police again for her bad driving skills. The 26-year-old actress was reportedly pulled over in Los Angeles, Calif. on Sunday night for driving without her headlights on, according to E! News. Nope, this isn't déja-vu — this is yet another incident involving Bynes, a motor vehicle, and the LAPD.
The Hollywood division of the LAPD has confirmed for E! News that Bynes was let with a verbal warning and allowed to drive away following the incident. TMZ caught her conversation with the police on video (below).
The news of this latest incident comes hot on the heels of reports from the Los Angeles Times that Bynes had her license suspended by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). While it is possible that Bynes' license was reinstated, the short time frame makes it more likely that the police simply neglected to run Bynes' license when they pulled her over.
Hollywood.com has reached out to Bynes' rep and the LAPD for comment.
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Sunday, December 5, 2010
Tutorial Page Updated and a Badge
I made up the badge above for any of you that would like to add it to your blog. There are two ways to do this in Blogger (that I know of). Sorry, I don't know how to add to other blogging platforms, like Wordpress or Typepad, or how to do it using a Mac.
First way...
Right click on the badge and select Save Image, then save it in a convenient location on your computer. Next, go to your and choose Design and Add A Gadget. Choose the Picture gadget.
In the pop up box that appears, browse to the location on your computer where you saved the badge and add it. In the field that asks for a link, add a link to the Tutorials page.
Made sure the Shrink to Fit box is checked and then save.
Second way...
Go to your blog and choose Design, then Add A Gadget. Choose the HTML gadget.
In the pop up box that appears, paste the code you see below.

Hopefully one of those methods will work. Thanks!!!
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- Mary Ann T said...
Thanks for the Christmas present. I don't commend often, but I really appreciate the step by step instructions you do for your cards. It is a big help to me and encourages me to do different things. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
- December 6, 2010 at 3:08 AM
- Tina Gilliland said...
I added it to my blog!!! Under "Learning from the Best" :-)
Thanks GF for doing this!!! Great resources for your fab work!
- December 6, 2010 at 5:59 AM
- Karen (TLgirl353) said...
Thanks for this Theresa! I have added it to my blog!
- December 6, 2010 at 6:42 AM
- Becky said...
What a fabulous idea Theresa..I have added this to my blog. :)
- December 6, 2010 at 8:13 AM
- Nancy Ward said...
I posted a link to your blog today.
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- June 21, 2011 at 5:07 AM
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The Ottawa Citizen and Halifax Chronicle-Herald join forces to scrutinize what information the government has released about its stimulus spending.
An Ottawa Citizen-Halifax Chronicle-Herald investigation shows 57 per cent of the projects, with more than $1 million in federal funding nationwide, went to Conservative ridings. The party holds only 46 per cent of the seats in the House of Commons. Conservative ridings therefore received 23 per cent more million-dollar-plus projects than if the projects were divided evenly among all ridings…
The difference between government and opposition ridings is particularly pronounced in Quebec, where the Conservative ridings received 22 per cent of large projects, although the party holds only 13 per cent of the ridings, which means they received 62 per cent more per riding than if the money were divided evenly.
A spokesman for John Baird's office says "the totality of infrastructure funding" will show fairness in distribution. At the same time, the government has declined to release a list of projects, despite the Prime Minister's assurances that such a list was available.


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Beyond Buildings
Green commercial development involves not only buildings themselves, but managing stormwater on building sites. "In Dane County and Madison, it's mandatory to keep ninety percent of rainwater on the property in new developments," says Susan Priebe, vice president of Earth & Water Works, or E&W. "On undeveloped land only about ten percent of rainwater leaves the property; with traditional development, about seventy-five percent does."
Her company designs and builds rain gardens and other systems to keep stormwater from leaving properties. Home Savings Bank's eastside branch had a rain garden, with native plants designed to help water infiltrate slowly into the ground, "But we made recommendations to get the water infiltrating better and added plantings to make it mirror the prairie style of the building," says Ellen Rulseh, company president.
"I first heard about rain gardens from Roger Bannerman, a guru on the subject from the state Department of Natural Resources," she says. "I thought it was a brilliant way for people to do something relatively low tech that makes a big difference in conserving ground water and keeping pollutants from our lakes and streams while creating beauty."
The company also creates green roofs, where plants help moderate building temperatures and minimize runoff. "Living walls are starting to become popular too–you grow plant material vertically, on the outside of a building," says Priebe. "There aren't any in Madison yet, but we have a prospective commercial client interested."
Rain gardens and green roofs do a wonderful job of infiltrating rain–or snow–during smaller storms, indicates Mike Dailey, principal engineer for the city of Madison. "But they aren't the end-all for stormwater management." For that you need more elaborate systems.
E&W recently completed such a project with Ruedebusch Development and Construction. "We expanded a parking lot on an existing project site at Truax Park," explains Carl Chenoweth, a civil engineer and manager for Ruedebusch. To manage stormwater, "We put in a drainage ditch running south of and eventually into Starkweather Creek, with an artificial wetland downstream of the drainage ditch leading to the creek's watershed."
The system is designed to treat runoff from the parking lot. "We designed it, and E&W helped with the permits and built it," says Chenoweth.
The next thing you'll see will be pervious pavements, which are used in warmer climates, Dailey indicates. "We're following a Chicago study where they're putting a strip of porous pavement down the center of alleys," he says. "It's working well in that climate, so it could work well for a commercial site here."
Back to School
Gorman & Company has completed eighteen historic renovation projects, rehabilitating buildings and sites, usually in challenged urban or suburban areas, restoring the land and buildings to usefulness. Gary Gorman, president, has observed an eco-friendly trend in many of the communities he works with.
"The communities are working with employers to create affordable workforce housing in proximity to the businesses so residents don't have to drive to work," he says. "With the historic Gund Brewery project in La Crosse, there's workforce housing within walking distance of the Gunderson Clinic.
"We worked with the clinic to determine what rent levels employees could and would pay," Gorman continues. "It's a mixed-income project; some units are at market rate, some are more affordable. That kind of cooperation between local governments, developers and employers results in environmentally friendly, walk-to-work housing."
Gorman's new company headquarters is in a renovated schoolhouse in Oregon. "One person in accounting moved to Oregon; she walks her daughter to school next door to us, and then walks over to work," he says.
"We wanted an interesting place–we need to attract and retain talented people in order to grow, and those people have choices when they graduate from school," he continues. The historic building features a gymnasium, a fifties-style lunchroom with a jukebox, and a bar.
"We have 'Scotch Fridays' at 5 p.m.; I play the jukebox as a signal that people can go to the bar, and I bartend," says Gorman. "That goofy, nontraditional atmosphere is intriguing to young people."
The building has highly efficient mechanicals (heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems), windows, and lighting, along with sustainable flooring and finishes. "Alliant Energy looked at the building's energy use before and after the renovation, and it was going to be so much better that they financed that part of the project," Gorman says.
The building has fifteen different heating and cooling zones. "If one zone gets direct sunlight, the heating and cooling system adjusts for that," Gorman notes.
It's more expensive to rehabilitate historic buildings, he adds. "You're trying to fit new uses to old spaces–things tend not to be straight and square and flat," he says. "And your materials have to replicate the original ones–you can't just come in with vinyl windows."
You also have to meet the requirements of local, state and federal governments, he adds. "But, if you can assemble non-traditional financing, it's financially feasible. We had Alliant's investment, tax incremental financing, an investor using a tax credit, and money the State Land Trust lent to the Village of Oregon, which lent it to us."


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The Madison Free Skool has great new classes starting soon!
Economics for the Rest of Us – A radical, empowering angle on economics led by John Peck. 5-part series starting Mon Oct 21st 6:30 pm (monthly meetings)
Anarchist Sci-Fi Reading Group – Wednesdays starting Oct 23rd 6:30 pm (plan reading list on Oct 23rd)
Art of War Study Group – Study this ancient Chinese military treatise and apply principles to modern actions and revolutions. Thursdays starting Oct 24th 6:30 pm (Oct 24th only special Gong Fu Tea ceremony at 5:30 & I Ching Intro at 6:00)
Screen Printing Basics – Sunday Oct 27th 2:00 pm.
And many more classes coming soon including: Bike Maintenance & Bike Touring, Healthy Eating for Activists, Canning, Preserve-Making, Trash Reduction Experiment, Security Culture, Street Medic Training, Low-Power FM Learning Group, Fertility Awareness, Starting a Seed Exchange Library, Mead Making, Crypto Parties – and more!!
Most classes will be held at the Madison Infoshop, 1019 Williamson St. See website for more info and to sign up for our list serve. See you at the Free Skool!


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Our birding festival provides a venue for vendors ranging from non-profit organizations, government agencies, artists, optics merchants and more all centered around the education of environment, habitat, and BIRDS! We attract many attendees from the community and also from neighboring CA and out of state. It is a great opportunity to network with others, educate the public and offer services and products to "Bird" fans nationwide!
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A new of its kind study reports that an implantable drug delivery system for Lucentis (ranibizumab), a drug that improves vision from age-related macular degeneration(AMD), is a more convenient and promising treatment enabling patients to go 15 months in between treatments which represents a vast improvement over the typical regimen of nearly monthly eye injections.
The findings of Phase II clinical study was presented by the researchers from Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia at the 122nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
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The researchers conducted a multicenter, randomized trial named LADDER study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an investigational, long-acting port delivery system for Lucentis (ranibizumab), a drug that improves vision for millions across the globe suffering from age-related macular degeneration.
The study which enrolled 220 patients determined the time until a patient needed a refill of the implant. It also evaluated the effectiveness of three different concentrations of Lucentis compared with monthly injections of the drug.
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According to clinical trials, Lucentis was the first treatment to slow the disease, allowing more than 90 percent of patients to keep their vision but the percentage is closer to 50 percent in the real world. The probable reason behind this undertreatment was that most people with AMD must visit the ophthalmologist every six to eight weeks to keep their vision which is quite a difficult schedule to maintain for many elderly patients. Moreover, elderly patients are dependent on others to get them to the doctor.
Since Lucentis was introduced, researchers have been searching for a better alternative to monthly injections. One of the latest ideas was to surgically implant a refillable drug reservoir device, slightly longer than a grain of rice, into the eye. Filled with a concentrated version of Lucentis, the device, called the port delivery system, delivers the drug to the back of the eye over a longer time frame.
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According to the researchers, patients treated with the highest drug concentration were able to go a median of 15 months before needing a refill. Port delivery treatment was also as effective as monthly injections.
"Fewer injections and office visits are exciting," said Dr. Regillo, who administers more than 100 injections a week. "But more importantly, we think it will translate into better visual outcomes because, in the real world, patients get less treatment than they need. It's not done consciously. Over time, things happen illness, hospitalization, a snowstorm, etc. and appointments are missed or delayed. If you're a week or two late for a visit from time to time, you may have a decline in vision, and you can't always recover from that. It's a relentlessly progressive disease."
The device is implanted under the eyelid and is not visible from outside which can be refilled after a visit to the ophthalmologist.
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Spring is finally here and with it comes the start of another busy maintenance season on the tracks and rights of way around the country. A proper roadbed is critical for keeping the tracks in proper alignment through all of those "April Showers." Ballast provides a support for the ties and rail and also helps drain water away from the track. Keeping the ballast clean and replenished, requires a variety of specialized rail cars and equipment.
Ballast Hoppers
Railroads purchase their ballast from quarries in large lots. Online customers are preferred whenever possible of course, and railroads can be very particular about whose stone is used. Even today's large carriers often purchase ballast from only a handful of suppliers. Often you could tell the owner of the railroad by the color of the ballast such as the Chicago and North Western's "Pink Lady" stone.
Granite is the rock of choice, but to minimize expense railroads will often blend multiple grades of rock. Yards and sidings typically get a lower grade than the mainline and would see a higher concentration of limestone. In the steam era, cinders were frequently recycled for use in spurs.
The hoppers which transport the ballast are typically no larger than 70 ton capacity cars. While it is not uncommon to see standard hoppers pressed into this service, most ballast cars are designed with different hopper door arrangements which disperse the stone along the sides and parallel with the rails as opposed to dumping piles in the middle of the gauge.
Ever thrifty with company cars, many railroads convert older hopper, gondola and even covered hoppers for use as ballast cars in addition to new purchases. Adding to the fun for modelers, equipment like this often passes down through owners or mergers and is usually at the bottom of the priority list for repainting. When work equipment is painted, different color schemes are often used to call immediate attention to its restricted use.
In addition to hoppers, side dump cars are also used. These are normally reserved for right of way projects like fills and embankments. The side dump cars can carry rock, dirt and rip-rap in larger sizes than can be practically handled through hopper doors. And they can drop their load along the side of the rails almost anywhere.
Ballast cars may run as a dedicated train, or mixed in with a regular consist.
Work Equipment
The cars used to haul the stone to the work site might be pretty straight forward, but the equipment used to finish the job is anything but ordinary. Once maintained by picks, shovels and sweat, today's rights of way are groomed by specialized machines large and small – and sweat. While the labor force of a typical "section gang" can rebuild scores of miles of track today, the work is no less demanding and dangerous.
Typically ballast work is performed around other maintenance projects, including replacing ties, broken spikes or rail clips and other hardware as part of a comprehensive annual maintenance program.
If the ballast needs to be cleaned, this is done before dropping new stone. "Cleaning" the ballast involves removing dirt, weeds, and any other impurities including spilled lading from the passing trains. All of these can clog the drainage field, leading to larger and more expensive problems if not kept in check. Ballast cleaners are enormous machines which continuously scoop up the stone, filter it through screens and redeposit the ballast on the track while discharging the waste to the side of the roadbed or into hoppers for removal.
After cleaning or after replenishing the roadbed with new ballast, the stones must be tamped around and under the ties to maintain a proper and consistent track profile. The alignment of the rails must be checked again and finally, the new stones must be groomed to a proper profile. These jobs are handled by smaller equipment, usually operated by one or two workers each.
Much of this smaller equipment is usually transported to the work area on board flatcars. In some cases, the workers travel with the train and can stay in bunk cars overnight. Most railroads today however have taken to paying for lodging in a local hotel and busing workers to the job site.
Ballast work is just one of many routine chores on the rails, but it can be an interesting addition to your model railroad. Whether you go with an animated track gang accessory or our more modern ballast regulator, such a scene is sure to draw attention on any layout.


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Tuesday, September 06, 2011
A Letter to Rebecca
Dear Rebecca, I could tell by the way you held my hand that you were excited and I could see in your eyes that you were a little scared about getting on the bus this morning for your first day of kindergarten. I wanted to tell you how proud I am of you for being so brave and facing the obstacles that have been placed before you, in your life, with such unyielding determination. As I hugged you and watched your bus drive away I instantly missed you and reflected on our times together as I walked back up the street to the house.
The memories didn't come crashing down but rather swept gently past, they were uplifting instilling in me a sense of calmness. I remembered when I sat with you on the steps of the pool as we both inched our way in, a little each day, until you got your head wet, you were cautious but determined and once you realized we were in the water together and the pool was safe you embraced the lessons and became a great swimmer and comfortable in the water. You would look for me every few minutes, initially,and we would wave to each other during your gymnastics classes when I ran my laps above the gymnasium . I steadied your bike and ran alongside you as you worked hard to maintain your balance after removing your training wheels. You enjoyed the challenges of testing new waters and I enjoyed sharing them with you. We held each other during thunderstorms and laughed together as we read bedtime stories.
Being a parent to you has been so rewarding to me. You taught me patience and a new way to enjoy each day. I very clearly recall the first time I saw you and the minute we made eye contact. I dedicated my life to insuring that you would be safe and happy to the best of my abilities and now for the first time in your short life I will not be cheering you on during your next milestone of when you get off the bus at the other end. I cant be there to brush way the tears when someone is mean to you or hug you when you get frightened or give you reassurance if you become surrounded by the feeling of being alone. I know if someone pushes you that you will turn the other cheek. You will be quick to share your snack if someone asks you to or if you notice someone does not have one because that is who you are. You're a good soul, Rebecca, and part of me (right now) wishes I had taught you to stand up for yourself more and not take what this "less than perfect world" we live in has in store for you. As I sit here and say the world you are entering is imperfect I realize the imperfections I have as a parent. If I were perfect I would not be worried because I would have prepared you better for Kindergarten and the new world that awaits you. This is the first new experience in your life in which I will not be part of and sadly for me it will be the first of many. From this point on I will become less important in your life. I tried to prepare you for this day but this was a milestone that I was never looking forward to.
You were always cautious but determined when it came to swimming, walking the balance beam or riding a bike for the first time and I want to let you know that I will always try to be there for you when you fall. Your teacher may not always notice you when you do good and there will be kids who will be mean to you but your inner essence is good, you have tolerance and natural understanding for others and that will always prevail with you and help preserve your inner spirit long into your adult life.
Stay cautious, Rebecca, check the depth of the water, the height of the balance beam and the steadiness of your bike… hold on to me a little longer, as needed, ask advice and share your worries and I will be there for you and we can talk every day. There is plenty of time to grow up and gain independence but for now, just for today I want to be selfish, I don't want you to grow up even a little bit. I want you to come home the same way you left for school today, I want to be the center of your life for just one more day
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