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Brief Contents
Part I The Teaching Profession
Chapter 1 Status of the Profession
Chapter 2 Development of the Profession
Part II Philosophy and Its Impact on the Schools
Chapter 3 The Major Philosophies
Chapter 4 The Impact of Educational Theories on Educational Practice
Part III Historical Foundations of Education
Chapter 5 American Education: European Heritage and Colonial Experience
Chapter 6 American Education: From Revolution to the Twentieth Century
Chapter 7 Modern American Education: From the Progressive Movement to the Present
Part IV Schooling In A Diverse and Multicultural Society
Chapter 8 The Social and Cultural Contexts of Schooling: Their Influence and Consequence
Chapter 9 Responding to Diversity
Chapter 10 Students at Risk and At-Risk Behaviors
Part V Legal and Political Control and Financial Support
Chapter 11 Legal Framework for the Public Schools
Chapter 12 Teachers, Students, and the Law
Chapter 13 Governance and Financing of Elementary and Secondary Schools
Part VI Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Effective Schools
Chapter 14 Curriculum and Instruction
Chapter 15 Standards and Assessment
The Teaching Profession
Chapter 1 • Status of the Profession
The Teacher and Teaching: Definitions
Profile of the Teaching Profession
Why Become a Teacher?
ASK YOURSELF: Do I Want to Be a Teacher?
Satisfactions and Dissatisfactions with Teaching
Teacher Preparation
Baccalaureate Teacher Education Programs
HISTORICAL NOTE: The Columbian School: The First Formal Teacher Training Institution
Alternative Teacher Preparation Programs
VIDEO INSIGHT: Teacher Shortage: Alternative Certification
Minority Representation in the Teaching Force
Teacher Certification
Assessment for Initial Certification and Licensure
Emergency Certification
Reciprocity and Interstate Certification
National Certification: The NBPTS
Teacher Supply and Demand
Salary and Other Compensation
Salary Schedules
Performance-Based Pay Plans and Knowledge and Skills
CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE: Value-Added Pay
Compensation for Supplemental Activities
Salaries for Administrative and Support Personnel
Indirect Compensation: Employee Benefits and Services
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Chapter 2 • Development of the Profession
Teaching as a Profession
Requirements of a Profession
Specialized Knowledge and Preparation
Provision of Essential Services to Society
The Exercise of Discretion
Autonomy and Freedom from Direct Supervision
Code of Professional Standards
Professional Codes of Ethics
ASK YOURSELF: Does Teaching Qualify as a Profession?
The Increased Professionalization of Teaching
Development of Professional Standards
Professional Development
Career Advancement
CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE: Teacher Tenure
HISTORICAL NOTE: Apprentice Contract for a Schoolmaster, 1722
Evaluating Teacher Performance
Teachers' Organizations
National Organizations for Teachers
Local Organizations for Teachers and Collective Negotiations
Specialized Organizations for Teachers Teachers Organizations and Public Policy Issues
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Philosophy and Its Impact on the Schools
Chapter 3 • The Major Philosophies
What Is Philosophy?
Branches of Philosophy0
Metaphysics: What Is the Nature of Reality?
Epistemology: What Is the Nature of Knowledge?
Axiology: What Is the Nature of Values?
Traditional Philosophies and Their Educational Implications
CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES: Should Moral Education, Character Education or Values Education Be a Responsibility of the School?
ASK YOURSELF: What Is My Philosophy of Life?
HISTORICAL NOTE: Plato's Academy
Contemporary Philosophies and Their Educational Implications
Analytic Philosophy
Major Eastern Philosophies
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Chapter 4 • The Impact of Educational Theories on Educational Practice
Theories of Education
Purpose of Schooling
Nature of the Learner
Instructional Methods
Classroom Management
The Perennialist Teacher
Leading Educational Proponents
Purpose of Schooling
Nature of the Learner
Curriculum Instructional Methods
Classroom Management
The Progressivist Teacher
Leading Educational Proponents
HISTORICAL NOTE: Thomas Dewey
Purpose of Schooling
Nature of the Learner
Instructional Methods
Classroom Management
The Behaviorist Teacher
Leading Educational Proponents
Purpose of Schooling
Nature of the Learner
Instructional Methods
Classroom Management
The Essentialist Teacher
Leading Educational Proponents
Social Reconstructionism
Purpose of Schooling
Nature of the Learner
Instructional Methods
Classroom Management
The Social Reconstructionist Teacher
Leading Educational Proponents
Purpose of Schooling
Nature of the Learner
Instructional Methods
Classroom Management
The Postmodernist Teacher
Leading Educational Proponents
Identifying Your Philosophy of Education
ASK YOURSELF: What Is My Philosophy of Education?
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Historical Foundations of Education
Chapter 5 • American Education: European Heritage and Colonial Experience
Education in Ancient Societies
Education in Ancient Non-Western Societies
Education in Ancient Western Societies
CONTROVERSIAL issue: Homeschooling
Education in the Middle Ages
Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274)
The Medieval Universities
Influence of Arab Scholars
HISTORICAL NOTE: Life of the Medieval University Student
Education During the Renaissance
Education During the Reformation
Martin Luther (1483–1546)
John Calvin (1509–1564)
Vernacular Schools
Later European Educational Thought
Francis Bacon (1561–1626)
Jan Amos Comenius (1592–1670)
John Locke (1632–1704)
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712–1778)
Johann Pestalozzi (1746–1827)
Johann Herbart (1776–1841)
Friedrich Froebel (1782–1852)
Education in the "New" Old World Before Jamestown
Native American Education
Education in Colonial America
Education in the New England Colonies
Education in the Mid-Atlantic Colonies
New York
Education in the Southern Colonies
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Chapter 6 • American Education: From Revolution to the Twentieth Century
Education in the Early National Period
Northwest Land Ordinances Nationalism and Education
Educational Innovations
The Growth of the Academy
The Common School Movement
Moving Forces
Leading Proponents of the Common School
Growth of State and Local Support and Supervision
Organization and Curriculum
Secondary School Movement
Slow Beginnings
The Movement Grows as Industry and the Economy Grow
CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE: Single-Sex Schools and Classes
Tax Support and Compulsory Attendance Laws Further Secondary Education and Literacy
The Committee of Ten
The Seven Cardinal Principles of Secondary Education
The Junior High School
Developments in Higher Education
The Dartmouth College Case
The Morrill Acts and the Establishment of Land-Grant Institutions
Higher Education for Women
The Emergence of the Modern University
Founding of Junior Colleges
Education of Minorities
Education of Native Americans
Education of Hispanic Americans
Education of Asian Americans
Education of Black Americans
HISTORICAL NOTE: Zeal for Learning Among Freedmen, 1868
Teacher Education
Establishment of Normal Schools
Teacher Institutes
Normal School Curriculum and Standards Strengthened
Universities Enter Teacher Training
Chapter 7 • Modern American Education: From the Progressive Movement to the Present
The Twentieth Century Unfolds
The People and the Nation Grow
Economic Growth
Politics and Reform
Changes in Education
Progressivism in Education
The Beginnings of Progressive Education
John Dewey
Ella Flagg Young
Progressive Education Association
Influence of the Progressive Movement on Higher Education
The Child Study Movement
The Measurement Movement
Education During the Great Depression
George S. Counts and Social Reconstructionism
William C. Bagley and the Essentialists
The Influence of the Second World War
The Postwar Years
The Critics and the Decline of Progressive Education
The Montessori Movement
HISTORICAL NOTE: Maria Montessori
From Sputnik to the New Federalism
Curriculum Reforms
Education and the War on Poverty
The Civil Rights Movement
The 1970s: Retreat and Retrenchment
The 1980s: Renewed Conservatism and Reform
The 1990s: National Goals, National Standards, and Choice
School Choice
CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE: Charter Schools
The End of a Presidency, the End of a Century
A New Century Begins
No Child Left Behind
VIDEO INSIGHT: No Child Left Behind
The Obama Administration: Increased Federal Involvement
Schooling in a Diverse and Multicultural Society
Chapter 8 • The Social and Cultural Contexts of Schooling: Their Influence and Consequence
The Relationship Between School and Society
Agents of Socialization
The School
The Family
The Peer Group
The Mass Media
The Purposes and Expectations of Schooling
Functionalist Perspective
Conflict Theory Perspective
Interactionist Perspective
The Diverse Student Population
Social Class
HISTORICAL NOTE: The Evolving Concept of Social Class
CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE: Standardized Testing
Hispanic Americans
African Americans
VIDEO INSIGHT: Acting White
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Native Americans (American Indians and Alaska Natives)
The Racial and Ethnic Achievement Gap
The Racial and Ethnic Attainment Gap
The Gender Gap in Reverse
Students With Exceptionalities
Language Diversity
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Chapter 9 • Responding to Diversity
Diversity and Culture
Cultural Influences on Teaching, Learning, and Behavior
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Strategies for Teaching Culturally Diverse Students
Multicultural Education
Approaches to Multicultural Education
Supporting English Language Learners
VIDEO INSIGHT: Controversy over Bilingual Education
Services to Immigrant Children and Youth
HISTORICAL NOTE: Tape v. Hurley: The Chinese Struggle for Education
Compensatory Education for Disadvantaged Students
Creating Equal Educational Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
The Inclusion Debate
Promoting Gender Equity
ASK YOURSELF: Inclusion Checklist
Goals of Gender Equity
Strategies for Achieving Gender Equity
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Chapter 10 • Students At Risk and At-Risk Behaviors
At-Risk Children and Youth
Risk, Resiliency, and Protective Factors
Tobacco, Drug, and Alcohol Use and Abuse
The Effects of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Identifying Alcohol and Drug Use
Prevention and Intervention Strategies
Adolescent Suicide
Risk Factors for Youth Suicide
Warning Signs of Youth Suicide
Prevention and Intervention Strategies
Dropping Out of School
Identifying the Potential Dropout
Prevention and Intervention Strategies
Teen Pregnancy
Consequences of Adolescent Pregnancy
Prevention and Intervention Strategies
CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE: Sex Education in the Public Schools
HISTORICAL NOTE: Three HIV-Positive Brothers Barred from School
Child Hood Obesity
Consequences of Childhood Obesity
Prevention and Intervention Strategies: The Role of the School
Child Maltreatment
Child Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Identifying Child Abuse and Neglect
Prevention and Intervention Strategies
School Violence
VIDEO INSIGHT: The In Crowd and Social Cruelty
Prevention and Intervention Strategies
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth
Improving the School Climate
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Legal and Political Control and Financial Support
Chapter 11 • Legal Framework for the Public Schools
Federal Constitutional Provisions Affecting Education
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
State Constitutional Provisions Affecting Education
Statutory Law
Federal Statutes
State Statutes
Case Law
Administrative Rules and Regulations
School Board Policies
Powers and Organization of the Courts
The Federal Court System
The State Court Systems
HISTORICAL NOTE: Sandra Day O'Conner: Breaking the Glass Ceiling on the U.S. Supreme Court
Student and Teacher First Amendment Rights: Religion
Prayer and Bible Reading
Religious Expression
VIDEO INSIGHT: Standing Alone
Religious Access to School Buildings
Challenges to the Curriculum
Public Aid to Private Schools
ASK YOURSELF: How Tall Is the Wall?
Tax Credits and Deductions
Compulsory Attendance
Professional Development Workshop
Chapter 12 • Teachers, Students, and the Law
Teacher Rights and Responsibilities
Terms and Conditions of Employment
HISTORICAL NOTE: Duties of a Colonial Schoolmaster
Teacher Dismissal
Constitutional Rights of Teachers
Teacher Rights: Freedom from Employment Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Legal Responsibilities of Teachers
Tort Liability of School District Employees
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Student Discipline
CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE: Service Learning
VIDEO INSIGHT: Action, Reaction, and Zero Tolerance: How Far Is Too Far?
Search and Seizure
Freedom of Expression
Sexual Harassment of Students
Student Records and Privacy
Professional Development Workshop
Chapter 13 • Governance and Financing of Elementary and Secondary Schools
The Context of the Public Schools
Organization for Education
Education at the Local Level
Education at the State Level
The Federal Government and Public Education
Financing of Education
Public Policy Goals in State School Finance
State School Finance Programs
Sources of Revenue for Schools
CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE: Tuition Tax Credits
ASK YOURSELF: What Limits Should Be Placed on Commercialism in Schools?
The Courts and School Finance
HISTORICAL NOTE: Serrano v. Priest: The School Finance Reform Movement Begins
Federal Aid for Elementary and Secondary Schools
Private Education
Private School Enrollments
VIDEO INSIGHT: Vouchers
Professional Development Workshop
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Effective Schools
Chapter 14 • Curriculum and Instruction
Forces Influencing the Curriculum
National Curriculum Standards
Mandated Assessments
State Governments
Local School Boards
Parent and Community Groups
The Federal Government
Patterns of Curriculum Design
The Subject-Area Curriculum Design
The Integrated Curriculum Design
The Core Curriculum Design
The Student-Centered Curriculum Design
The Constructivism Curriculum Design
Curriculum Contrasts
CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE: The Subject-Centered and Student-Centered Curricula
The Hidden and Null Curricula
The Curriculum Cycle
Instructional Goals and Objectives
Educational Objectives
Taxonomies of Educational Objectives
Models of Instruction
The Information Processing Family of Models
ASK YOURSELF: Are You a Critical Thinker?
The Social Family of Models
The Personal Family of Models
The Behavioral Systems Family of Models
Relationship Between Teaching and Learning
HISTORICAL NOTE: Polingaysi Qöyawayma
Professional Development Workshop
Chapter 15 • Standards and Assessment
Curriculum Standards
Performance Standards
Opportunity to Learn Standards
Purposes of Assessment
VIDEO INSIGHT: The Test
CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE: State and Federal Mandated Assessments
Standardized Assessment
Classroom Assessment
Criteria for Quality Assessment
Absence of Bias
Standards-Based Education and Assessment
Professional Development Workshop
Author Index
Subject Index


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Music by: Peter Ilyitch Tschaikovsky
Balanchine was captured by The Sleeping Beauty's spell at an early age. The ballet marked his first appearance onstage, as Cupid, and he always credited the experience with opening his mind to the possibilities inherent in classical dance. Balanchine's memories and strong belief in the importance of the performance tradition for young people is perhaps nowhere better demonstrated than in his recreation of The Sleeping Beauty's Garland Dance, the "Pas de Guirlandes," that he choreographed for New York City Ballet's 1981 Tschaikovsky Festival. In 1991, Peter Martins choreographed a full length Sleeping Beauty, and incorporated Balanchine's Garland Dance in Act I.


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First impressions are critical in the job search world. Your resume has pulled its weight and landed you an interview, so now it's up to you to continue nurturing the hiring manager's positive perception of you as a potential employee. A key component of interview success is what you wear. An excellent wardrobe won't make up for a lack of experience, but neglecting to pay attention to what you wear to an interview could negatively impact your chances of landing a position you are perfect for on paper.
As simple as this sounds, dress professionally for all interviews, regardless of the company dress code. It is far better to come to an interview overdressed vs. underdressed. Dressing professionally also impacts us psychologically – if your outfit makes you feel confident, enthusiastic, and powerful on the inside, it will show on the outside. Opt for well-fitting suits and never wear jeans. Men should always wear a tie and women should be conscious of their neckline and the length of their dress or skirt, if wearing one. Don't forget about footwear – ensure your shoes are clean and as like-new as possible. For women, closed-toe shoes with modest heels are a good choice. Avoid sandals (even in warmer weather).
Be sure your nails are clean, your perfume or cologne is lightly applied, and your hair is neatly styled. When it comes to tattoos and piercings, consider taking out facial piercings and selecting clothing that covers tattoos (at least for the first interview). Tattoos and piercings may be perfectly acceptable in some companies and have become more common among some generations, but they can still be a significant turnoff to certain audiences.
Interviews are daunting enough on their own – don't add to your anxiety by choosing what to wear last minute. Select your outfit the night before, removing any lint and ironing out any wrinkles. Try everything on to ensure it fits. If your clothing is uncomfortable (i.e., too tight), it will distract you and it will be difficult to hide your discomfort during the interview.
When it comes to colors and patterns, you can't go wrong with solids and neutrals. However, depending on your industry and the culture of the company you are interviewing with, it may be advantageous to work in a patterned accessory or color pairing to show your creativity. Applying to a high-end fashion magazine? Ensure your outfit is on trend. Interviewing with a financial institution? Opt for traditional business wear. There are a lot of studies out there on the messages certain colors relay (for example, red = aggression and green = wealth), but also be aware of how colors look on you. A shade may compliment your best friend's complexion but make you look tired and washed out. When in doubt, blue and grey are two colors that are both safe and universally flattering.
Now that your outfit is on and you're headed to the interview, don't forget to discard your gum before entering the building, leave drinks in the car, and silence your cell phone. Your clothing will make a statement about you before you even have the chance to introduce yourself, so make sure you're sending the right message by dressing the part.


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So you want to start a blog.
What you should not do: Email me. I mean, I don't mind, but I'm just going to be generically encouraging. I've been getting deluged lately, so this post is a public service. "Start a blog" must be a popular summer project for teachers this year. I'm sure commenters will add many helpful suggestions I didn't think of, so be sure to check them out, too. Also note: I violate these pointers all the time! They're just suggestions.
What you should do before you start:
- Start reading. Set up Google Reader, subscribe to every blog you can find that's like the one you want to start. Check your reader at least once a week. You don't have to read every word. Read the posts that interest you.
- Start commenting. Don't just use your first name if it's common. Especially if it's "Dan" "Dave" or "Matt." Use your last name or make up a hilarious or distinctive nom de plume. Also, don't just comment to comment. Say intelligent things. Add to the conversation. Point to good resources or tell a helpful anecdote.
- Pick a title that stands out, that people will see the title and think, "Oh yeah. That guy." Don't choose a title with "Math" in it. Don't choose a title that only differs by one word or letter than someone else's blog. It might take you a while to think of a good name. It's ok. Take your time. You're going to be stuck with it.
- Write a tagline that concisely describes your purpose.
- Optional: Get on Twitter. Contribute to the conversation there.
- Add your link to the comments you write, so people can follow it and get to your blog.
- Some people publish several times a day, some a few times a week, some go months between posts. I don't think it really matters, as long as what you do publish is worth reading.
- Give each post a title that makes the reader wonder what it's about and want to read on.
- Don't be afraid to post about your failures as well as your successes.
- Tell a story. Give it a beginning, middle, and end. Include an illustrative anecdote about how it went down in your class. Dialog helps, which you can totally make up if you need to.
- Avoid posting fodder just for the sake of posting, such as : embedded videos without commentary that adds to its viewing, lists of links to other blogs, etc.
- Stick to the topic. Don't badmouth anyone. Try not to complain too much.
- Credit and link back to ideas you got from and references you make to other people's work.
- Be generous. This community is a gift culture - sharing is how reputations are built and respect is earned. If you have worked hard on a successful lesson, it's worth writing up. Share your presentation files, handouts, dynamic geometry sketches. There are many sites that allow you to share documents for free, and BetterLesson has a nice platform for this now.
- Don't be too focused on hit counts or number of subscribers. Are you learning from your written reflections? Are you having worthwhile conversations? Isn't that why you're doing this?
- The best way to get people to read you is to write original content worth reading.
- Volunteer to curate and host a carnival like Math Teachers at Play.
- Keep commenting elsewhere, and including the link back to you.
- Acknowledge insightful comments and keep the conversation going for as long as it makes sense.
- Respond to direct questions to you.
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This simple (yet completely accurate) cat petting guide comes to us courtesy of (The) Peter Norman.
Study this chart, My Faithful Readers!
Study it well.
This chart could very well be the difference between an afternoon of happy kitty times and a trip to the emergency room to seal up the gaping wound that Mister Whiskers just inflicted upon your ignorant, belly-rubbing ass.
There is a 93% chance that this will prove to be the most important chart you ever see…take notes.
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The normally bright and beautiful Seaside sunrise was tainted Saturday morning by smoke from smoldering debris. It was a blatant reminder of the devastation that had taken place less than two days ago.
On Thursday, a massive fire ripped through the Jersey Shore boardwalk, leveling four blocks of bars, pizza shops and ice cream stores. The fire raged for hours, sending fireballs into the sky over Seaside Heights and Seaside Park, reducing more than 30 businesses in the neighboring towns, still recovering from Superstorm Sandy, to charred remains.
While most of the fire is contained, firefighters are still on constant standby due to minor flare ups.
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"The reports of minor rekindling overnight are correct," said Al Della Fave of the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. "This is to be expected. On scene units have the fire contained and are staying on top of minor flare ups."
ATF investigators returned to the scene as they continue to try and find the cause of the massive blaze. At this point, they say, they have not seen any evidence that the fire was suspicious.
"No one at the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office has labeled the fire suspicious," Fave said. "Our only comment is that the investigation continues."
As firefighters and investigators remain at the scene, curious summer residents and tourists also gathered around the area to take pictures.
"I was not imagining the size of the fire that I saw on the news," said Beth Anderson of Brooklyn, New York. "I was thinking it would be something small and contained."
Two Seaside Park Police Officers are also still in the hospital after an accident on Friday on the way home from the boardwalk fire. Officials says three Seaside Park Police officers were sitting on a bench in the back of a military-type rescue vehicle when the seats gave way.
Officer Brian Jackawski, 39, Officer Chelsea Richard, 26, and Officer Daniel Reale, 19, were all injured in the accident. Officer Jackawski was treated and released, Officer Reale is in stable condition and Officer Richard is in critical condition.
Governor Chris Christie also returned to the boardwalk on Saturday. Christie was treated like a rock star as he was mobbed by onlookers and well-wishers. Christie also met privately with 30 of the more than 50 business owners who suffered losses in Thursday's fire, promising an aggressive response to haul away rubble from the fire and help again rebuild the boardwalk only just replaced after Superstorm Sandy.
"We were probably 30 to 40 minutes away of losing the whole boardwalk," Christie said. "We have pieces of the boardwalk to repair and some businesses on the boardwalk to rebuild. But in the context of what we've been through already, it's much smaller."
While Christie was supposed to be in Florida this weekend celebrating his wife's birthday, he claimed he didn't feel right leaving town in the wake of the fire.
Many of the business owners who met with Christie say they were optimistic after speaking to him.
One of those owners was Eric Faranda, whose business, Shore Amusements, was destroyed in the fire. Faranda and his wife Suzie are currently paying a $50,000 loan they received to rebuild the business after it was damaged during Hurricane Sandy.
"I spoke with the governor and he absolutely has an interest and wants to help out," Faranda said. "I think he wants to make it happen."
Starting next week, crisis counselors will head to the scene to provide emotional support for those affected. Officials with the Christie administration say counseling will be available at the Seaside Heights Community Center at bay and Hancock Avenues from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and into the week if necessary.
"So many of these residents have just gone through an extended period of anxiety and uncertainly, and, now, the fire. We expect they will need emotional support," said Disaster and Terrorism Branch (DTB) Director Adrienne Fessler-Belli. "Many business owners already have seen their livelihood threatened and may be facing more losses."


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Jane Lynch to host NBC's "Hollywood Game Night"
LOS ANGELES NBC is launching a celebrity game show with Jane Lynch as host.
The network said Friday that it ordered eight episodes of "Hollywood Game Night" from producer-actor Sean Hayes.
The network says the former "Will & Grace" actor is basing the show on his own "game nights." NBC says the new series will mix celebrities with regular folks who have the chance to compete for money.
Lynch already stars in Fox's "Glee," and she's also set to make her Broadway debut in May in a revival of "Annie."
NBC says "Hollywood Game Night" is planned for late summer but no air date has been set.


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Effient is the brand name of the drug prasugrel, which is used along with aspirin to prevent future heart events.
The drug is prescribed to people who've had a heart attack, stroke, or chest pain that's been treated with an angioplasty (a procedure to open vessels that supply blood to the heart) or placement of a stent inside one or more of their coronary arteries.
Effient (prasugrel) is in a class of drugs known as anti-platelet medications. It works by stopping platelets (a type of blood cell) from clotting.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Effient in 2009, and the drug is manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company.
Effient may cause serious or life-threatening bleeding. You should tell your physician if you have or have ever had:
Your doctor might not prescribe Effient if you need heart bypass surgery, are older than age 75, or you weigh less than 132 pounds.
You will probably bleed more easily while taking Effient. However, let your doctor know right away if you experience any of the following side effects:
You should tell your doctor you are taking Effient before having any type of surgery, including a dental procedure.
Don't stop taking Effient without first talking to your doctor.
In 2014, a clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine looked at people who took aspirin with either Clopidogrel (Plavix) or Effient after receiving a coronary stent to keep narrowed arteries and the stent open.
The study compared results when either medication was given for 30 months versus 12 months. Results showed treatment for 30 months lowered the risk of heart attacks and clots but increased the risk of death when compared to treatment for 12 months.
The FDA is currently reviewing the trial results along with other available data. At this time, it's not recommended that health care professionals change the way they prescribe these medications.
Effient is a Pregnancy Category B drug, which means it's not expected to harm an unborn baby. You should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while taking this medication.
It's not known whether Effient passes into breast milk or could harm a breastfeeding baby. You shouldn't use this drug while breastfeeding a baby without first talking to your doctor.
You should tell your doctor if any of the following side effects are severe or don't go away:
Call your doctor right away if you experience any of the symptoms listed in the Effient Warnings section or any of the following serious side effects:
You should always tell your doctor about any prescription, non-prescription, illegal, and recreational drugs; herbal remedies; and nutritional and dietary supplements you're taking.
You should also tell your doctor if you're taking any medications that may cause bleeding, including:
Daily use of alcohol while taking Effient may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Limit your alcohol consumption while taking this medication.
You should try to avoid participating in activities that may increase your risk of bleeding or injury. Also, use extra care to prevent bleeding while brushing your teeth or shaving.
Effient comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It's typically taken once a day with or without food. The medicine is available in 5 milligram (mg) and 10 mg tablets.
You should swallow the tablets whole. Don't chew, split, or crush them.
Follow the prescription label carefully, and don't take more or less of the medication than your doctor prescribes.
The effects on blood platelets are unlikely to be affected by an overdose of Effient.
However, If you suspect you have taken too much of the medication, you should contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. You can get in touch with a poison control center at (800) 222-1222.
If you miss a dose of Effient, take it as soon as you remember.
However, if it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue on your regular dosing schedule. Don't double up on doses to make up for a missed one.
By Lynn Marks | Medically Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD
Latest Update: 2015-01-29
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Larger quantities of brush are picked up at the curb (not in the alley) once a month according to the map. Week 1 includes the 1st Monday of the month, Week 2 would be the 2nd Monday of the month and so on. Residents should have brush at the curb by 7 a.m. on the appropriate Monday for their zone. Brush may be put out the Friday before pick up after 6 p.m, and may be picked up any day during the week.
Brush does not not need to be bundled. Do not place brush on water meters or under power / telephone lines. Residents may place up to 10 cubic yards (size of a small car).
Brush resulting from work done by a commercial service provider will not be picked up. Tires, hazardous waste, commercial waste or construction debris will not be picked up.
For amounts over 10 yards, please contact Waste Management at 972-315-5400 for pricing.
The city discourages residents from bagging grass clippings. Studies have shown that during the peak growing season yard trimmings account for over 25% of municipal solid waste going into landfills. As a more earth friendly option, try mulching grass clippings back into the yard.


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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
The 10th Annual Bill Henry International Eat-a-Cheeseburger Day
|Bill Henry, Z"L,circa 1940
*The holiday begins at sunset on 10/8 and ends at dusk on 10/9.
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To defeat the aggressors is not enough to make peace durable. The main thing is to discard the ideology that generates war. —Ludwig von Mises, Human Action (4th ed.), p. 832.
The General Assembly ... Determines that zionism is a form of racism and racial discrimination. —UN GA Resolution 3379 (XXX).
There are three distinguished in fierceness: Israel among the nations, the dog among animals, and the cock among birds. —Rabbi Simeon, Tractate Bezah 25b, Babylonian Talmud (Quincentenary ed.), Soncino Pr.
Where is it possible to find a group of Jews who are committed to Israel, and whose children are likely to honor that commitment? The answer is, in a synagogue on the Sabbath. —Elliott Abrams, "Can Jews Survive?"
It is a fact that the Jewish religion is above all Jewish nationalism ... One must be a Jew first and a human being second. —Moses Hess, Rome and Jerusalem, as quoted in The Decadence of Judaism in Our Time by Moshe Menuhin.
Why, then, does truth generate hatred ... unless it be that truth is loved in such a way that those who love something else besides her wish that to be the truth which they do love. ... Therefore, they hate the truth for the sake of whatever it is that they love in place of the truth. —Augustine of Hippo, Confessions (Bk. X, Ch. XXIII, 34)
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John Fogerty Announces Full Details for Upcoming Duets Album
John Fogerty invited stars from rock, pop and country to collaborate on his new 'Wrote a Song for Everyone' album, due in stores May 28.
The singer retooled a dozen of his songs from his past, including Creedence Clearwater Revival hits like 'Fortunate Son' and lesser-known songs like 'Hot Rod Heart,' and added two original cuts to round out the album.
Among the artists joining Fogerty on 'Wrote a Song for Everyone' are Bob Seger, Kid Rock and the Foo Fighters. He went country to ask Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, the Zac Brown Band, Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban to join him on separate tracks. New rock band Dawes met Fogerty in studio to record 'Someday Never Comes' and My Morning Jacket joins him on 'Long As I Can See the Light.'
"I encouraged each of these artists to come up with their own vision of my song, rather than just redoing what I'd recorded in the past," Fogerty told American Songwriter magazine (quote via a Vanguard Records press release). "I was hoping they'd have some different twist so it would be fresh, so I'd have to work, too. I wanted it to be something new."
The new album — Fogerty's ninth since disbanding CCR — will be available on May 28. Look for 2013 tour dates in the near future.
'Wrote a Song for Everyone' Tracklisting:
1. 'Fortunate Son' (Feat. the Foo Fighters)
2. 'Almost Saturday Night' (Feat. Keith Urban)
3. 'Lodi' (Feat. Shane and Tyler Fogerty)
4. 'Mystic Highway'
5. 'Wrote a Song for Everyone' (Feat. Miranda Lambert and Tom Morello)
6. 'Bad Moon Rising' (Feat. the Zac Brown Band)
7. 'Long As I Can See the Light' (Feat. My Morning Jacket)
8. 'Born on the Bayou' (Feat. Kid Rock)
9. 'Train of Fools'
10. 'Someday Never Comes' (Feat. Dawes)
11. 'Who'll Stop the Rain' (Feat. Bob Seger)
12. 'Hot Rod Heart' (Feat. Brad Paisley)
13. 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain' (Feat. Alan Jackson)
14. 'Proud Mary' (Feat. Jennifer Hudson, Allen Toussaint and the Rebirth Brass Band)


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Premiers weigh proposal to ship Alberta oil to Eastern Canada
HALIFAX -- A proposal to ship oil from Alberta to Eastern Canadian markets is drawing support from a growing number of premiers who say it could help stimulate the economy while serving as the foundation for a national energy strategy.
Alberta Premier Alison Redford said she was delighted Friday to see her provincial counterparts back the idea following a discussion she had with Quebec Premier Pauline Marois the night before.
"We are pleased by the fact that there are so many provinces that are interested in talking about what the challenges and opportunities are," Redford said after a meeting of the premiers in Halifax.
"This is an important policy discussion for us to have and there's absolutely no reason to think that this is in any way what I would call an exclusive discussion."
Redford and Marois have agreed to set up working groups to examine the economic benefits and environmental risks of pumping Albertan crude through Quebec.
Redford said she has also been in discussions for several months with New Brunswick Premier David Alward about the feasibility of shipping oil to his province.
"This is driven by the private sector and this ultimately will work if the private sector believes there is a business case and opportunity for that to happen," said Alward, whose province is home to a large refinery in Saint John owned by Irving Oil.
"This is a project that has to go from Alberta, potentially to Saint John, and so it's not about one province or another."
The latest plan would reverse the flow of an existing pipeline to bring Alberta oil to customers in the eastern half of Canada, and could result in slightly lower gasoline prices in that region. The project is being reviewed by the National Energy Board.
There are actually two proposals to ship western crude to the East, including one by Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) and another by TransCanada Corp. (TSX:TRP).
The Enbridge proposal involves expanding capacity on some pipes in the Great Lakes region and reversing the flow of another between Montreal and Sarnia, Ont.
Rival TransCanada plans to convert some of its empty natural gas mainline to oil. The company behind the contentious Keystone XL pipeline is looking to sound out customer interest in the East in the new year.
Federal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver said Friday he was encouraged that Marois is keeping an open mind about the possibility of oil flowing through Quebec's borders.
"I think that's obviously very positive because, in our view, the whole issue of resource development, which is so critical to the future prosperity of Canada, can only be done in co-operation with all levels of government," Oliver said after giving a speech to the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal.
Oliver touted the benefits of a West-East oil flow, which he argued would create jobs in Eastern Canada and reduce prices at the pumps for consumers.
"In addition to being a key job creator, it would allow us to use our own Canadian oil and reduce the costly foreign oil imports -- a considerable savings," said Oliver, who added that 92 per cent of the oil consumed by Quebecers comes from outside markets.
Prior to the premiers' meeting, Manitoba's Greg Selinger said the idea presents an opportunity to build national energy security, stimulate private investment in the East and expand market opportunities for petroleum producers in the West.
"I think it's a good story for all of us if we do it properly," Selinger said.
Robert Ghiz of Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia's Darrell Dexter have also voiced their support.
The talk of reversing the flow of oil came the same day as Statistics Canada released a study saying gas consumers in Central and Eastern Canada are being hit harder than those in the West because of a growing price gap between the types of crude refineries in both parts of the country use.
Refineries in the East import a lot of their crude from overseas, which has been driven higher by conflicts in the Middle East and growing demand from China.
British Columbia Premier Christy Clark said the proposed development does little to change her government's fierce opposition to the Northern Gateway pipeline running through her province if it doesn't secure greater economic benefits.
She said her province has set five conditions in order to allow a pipeline to the Pacific and it isn't budging from that position.
"The world's best spill response on land and on the marine side," she said. "Nothing less than that will meet the expectations of British Columbians."


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Attendance at the bellwether Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa that ended Sunday (Jan. 17) increased 12% over last year, despite questionable weather on the last day of the show's five-day run.
"The show was very, very upbeat," said Lance Wilson, executive director of the sponsoring Florida Recreation Vehicle Trade Association (FRVTA). "The weather was iffy on Sunday, but the dealers we talked to all said the same thing — that they didn't hear any negative talk at all. People weren't complaining about the economy or gas prices. They were just happy to be there."
Some 50,753 people passed through the gates of the Florida State Fairgrounds Wednesday (Jan. 13) through Sunday.
"We had a nice increase (in sales) from last year," said Ken Stumpe, Florida Show sales manager for Lazydays RV SuperCenter in nearby Seffner, Fla., "There was a lot more traffic than last year. It was a totally different atmosphere. A lot of people said they were tired of waiting."
Camping World RV Sales, which had a dozen displays at the show, sold 179 units, 37 of them Damon and Four Winds motorized RVs, according to President Marcus Lemonis.
Increased attendance at the Florida Show generally mirrored that of other early 2010 shows in Denver, Cleveland, the Washington, D.C., area and Greensboro, N.C.
"Seeing all the aisles full and the dealers not being able to handle all the customers is great," said Tom Gaither, senior vice president of Affinity Group Inc.'s Affinity Events division.
Gaither reported positive attendance results at three U.s. shows that his organization operates:
- The 20th Annual Colorado RV Adventure Travel Show Jan. 13-16 in Denver increased 26% compared to 2009.
- The 21st Annual North Carolina RV & Camping Show Jan. 8-10 in Greensboro was up 1%.
- The 24th Annual Washington Camping RV Expo in the Washington, D.C., suburb of Chantilly, Va., increased a startling 154%.
"Just the fact that attendance was up tells me that people are looking for RVs and want to go camping," Gaither said.
Elsewhere, the 34th Annual Ohio Supershow Jan. 6-10, sponsored by the Great Lakes Recreation Vehicle Association, saw a 30% increase in attendance.
"It was one of the best shows in 34 years," said Great Lakes President Bruce Wolfson. "It was a great start to the year. People were very upbeat, so the dealers were upbeat because of it."
Bob Moore, co-owner of Moores' RV, North Ridgeville, Ohio, said this year's Ohio Show was the best he'd had in three years.
"The public's attitude is improving," Moore said. "People came in in much better spirits and were much more interested in buying. Their level of creditworthiness and their willingness to put money down was up substantially. That has made us very optimistic about how things are going to go for the summer."
Not all reports were upbeat, however.
At the Tarrant County RV Show Jan. 7-10 in Fort Worth, Texas, attendance wasn't quite as strong as last year, said show director Pat Hahn.
Considering below-freezing temperatures for four days before the show and competition from a Dallas Cowboy's playoff football game, "I was very pleased with attendance," she said. "It was almost as good as last year and last year's show was terrific."
Stacy Rist, general manager of Bennett's Camping Center, a towable dealer in Granbury, Texas, said that while sales at the Fort Worth show weren't strong, the dealership got a lot of leads.
"There was lots of traffic, but nobody was turning lose of any of their money," Rist said. "We might not be over the hump yet. I'm not completely disappointed, but the days of the impulse buyer are gone. You have to work hard for each sale."


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Staub's innovative enamel coating takes cast-iron cooking to the next level with improved performance, style and durability. The ridges on the bottom of this pan not only leave seared grill marks but elevate food, separating the drippings for healthier cooking.
- Color selections feature glossy multi-coat enameling that ensures strength and heat resistance and creates a vibrantly colored "majolique" finish similar in appearance to fine ceramic for oven-to-table presentation.
- Matte Black selection features multi-coat enameling with low-gloss matte finish.
- Resistant to rust, chipping and cracking, the coating requires no additional seasoning like some other cast-iron pieces.
- The specially formulated black matte interior enamel of each piece contains traces of quartz, giving it additional heat resistance and a rougher surface resulting in better browning.
- Smooth enameled base is compatible with all cooktops, including induction; not recommended for glass stove tops.
- Corners and/or side spout facilitates pouring liquids.
- Made in France.
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- 10" Grill Pan: 10" sq., 1 3/4" high; 7 lb. 5 oz.
- 12" Grill Pan: 12" sq., 1 3/4" high; 11 lb. 4 oz.
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- Ideal for use on any cooktop, including induction; not recommended for glass stove tops.
- Oven and broiler safe up to 500°F.
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- Enamel may chip or crack if banged against a hard surface.
- Handles and knobs can become very hot. Always use pot holder or glove when handling.
- Allow pan to cool before washing.
- Dishwasher safe.
- Stubborn stains can be removed by soaking your pot for a few minutes in hot, soapy water.
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Detroit: Elmer's Hamburgers Is An Unforgotten Classic
Elmer's Hamburgers
8515 W Chicago, Detroit MI 48204 (map); 313-933-7766
Cooking Method: Griddled
Short Order: Cheap, small, perfectly formed classic burgers—this 24/7 stand is standing strong against all the odds
Want Fries with That? Sure, why not? They're only around a buck fifty
Prices: Cheeseburger, $1.49; fries, $1.29; onion rings, $1.70; coffee, $0.94
Notes: Never closes
It's a god damn shame that Detroit is a by-word for abandonment and decay, because, for me, the real story of Detroit isn't what's crumbled but what remains. The urban prairie is one thing; the homes still standing on any given block, the family still enjoying the summer air on the porch is quite another. Life goes on.
Take the Mackenzie area. The factories are gone, along with many homes; those that remain are no longer served by the vast Mackenzie High School, finally torn down in 2012 after its attendance dwindled from over five thousand in the '50s to less than a fifth of that in 2007. Among what's left, you'll find Elmer's Hamburgers.
Elmer's has been in the family for over half a century now, weathering recession, depopulation, and everything else life can throw at it. Their ability to keep going in this environment means they must be doing something right. As I discovered, that something was cheap, classically made burgers—the kind you won't find anywhere else but a family joint from the '50s.
On the outside it's a White Castle knock-off—not exactly uncommon in the Midwest, admittedly, but sparkling and stark enough to catch the eye on your way down Oakman towards Dearborn. No drive-thru, but plenty of space to park. We entered through a side door to be confronted with a take-out window, thick glass, and a menu board with prices that wouldn't have been crazy ten years ago. There is seating around the other side of the building, we found out, but we got our order to go.
The bullet-proof glass rendered it impossible to get a good shot of the cooking process, but it's something between slider and diner burger territory. Balls of beef are placed on a griddle that, while hot, will leave no crust, and pressed down to size. Onions are griddled alongside and then pushed into the patty from the top. If you're getting cheese, that'll be added to the mix, too, and the buns are given a gentle warming on the griddle top as well, picking up some of the griddle's beefy, oniony essence.
The result is predictably delicious, if not exactly beautiful. This is definitely a case of substance over style, with the sweet, tangy hit of the onions beautifully matching the richness of the little patty and the cheese.
There's no real seasoning to speak of—the condiments do that job. Mustard, ketchup, and a couple of pickle slice, are there to complete the experience, but really, it's the onions that make it stand apart. Onions of this kind were far more common on burgers in the early days of fast food—perhaps a nod to Depression-era economics—and they have it down to a fine art here. Yes, they can be hard to eat because they're cut into strips instead of diced (more on the best way to slice onions in this Burger Lab post), but, well, just deal with it.
Fries are nothing special but totally worth getting at $1.29 plus tax because they're freshly cooked—there was no sign of their being left out, as you might expect for a place that needs to be ready to serve 24/7.
A dark horse is the grilled cheese. I was surprised when offered a choice of white or wheat—I didn't think there'd be wheat in a joint like this—but the simple combo of American cheese and thick white bread is elevated, once again, by that flavor imparted by the long-seasoned griddle. The Chinese may have wok hei, but here we have griddle magic.
On that subject, it was 11 a.m. when we ate, but I was delighted to see Elmer's already doing a fine trade. Most people were in and out for a quick cup of coffee, but the dude ordering ten cheeseburgers—hopefully he had other people outside waiting with him—showed that there's a real appetite for what Elmer's is turning out.
Elmer's is miles from downtown, meaning visitors are unlikely to happen across it. There's no website, hardly any online info, and you won't expect to see a camera crew from the Food Network there anytime soon. But as long as there are people left in this part of the city, expect to see it turning out these onion burgers at any time of day. If you're ever in the area, you should really stop by.
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Microsoft's next generation console – so far named the Xbox 720 – could be set to receive a controller much like Nintendo's Wii U, with a screen built-in.
The rumour comes from an insider at Microsoft who claims the controller will feature a high definition touchscreen that can be used to interact as part of the game. It will also be useful separately when the console is turned off, but for exactly what is unclear – gaming seems obvious, but web browsing too?
Other than a free tablet with every controller, Microsoft is also giving us improved Kinect powers. Both visually and on the audio front, Kinect will have greater visual sensitivity and directional sound. All that and it's only going to be £400. Where did we put that salt grinder?
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The layout of the 72 Donzi is that of a classic convertible with extra room in all areas of the vessel.
The huge Cockpit boasts an offset chair and everything needed to chase large prey long distances! The open Salon and Galley arrangement provides for dining and includes custom refrigeration. The Crew berths are just forward of the Engine Room and reached from either inside or via the outside Engine Room entrance. Midship is a spacious VIP Suite and over/under Guest Cabin with Head followed by a large Master Suite in the bow.
The Flybridge can only be described as enormous with plenty of seating and lots of luxuries including a dumb waiter! A full tuna tower tops things off.
This 72' Donzi is owned by a charitable foundation who is intent on liquidating the yacht with very attractive terms!
This 72' Donzi is owned by a charitable foundation who is intent on liquidating the yacht with very attractive terms!
Upon entering the Salon to port the wide open spaces afforded by the over 18 and a half foot beam become readily apparent.
To port is the two door electrical panel followed by the yacht's entertainment center that includes a 40' Vizio flat panel TV, a Sony Blue Ray player, a Sony audio/video control center and a Direct TV HDR Sat receiver/recorder. Two storage drawers below hold CD's and tapes.
Next forward is a two door corner cabinet pegged for dishes, etc.
To starboard is a newly upholstered leather U shaped settee with rod storage below and a hidden gun safe with a combination lock in the outboard backrest. A teak free form coffee table lies in front of the settee. Tambour doors access storage within. The aft end of the sofa has a built in end table with storage within and a table lamp above.
Next forward is an L shaped newly upholstered dining table dining settee to seat three to four people with storage below. The teak table with burlwood inlay can be lowered to provide an additional sleeping area. To port is the Galley. Also located in the Salon area are large windows on three sides all covered with dual position Silhouette shades framed in a pecan valance. AC delivery is both port and starboard through upholstered valances.
There are four overhead stereo speakers, a center channel speaker below the TV, fourteen overhead mini spots and a dumb waiter to the Flybridge.
Three upholstered stools face the Galley and are served by the enlarged Galley countertop.
The Galley is open to the Salon and is C shaped off the forward portside. Equipment includes:
Pirelli flooring
Corian countertops w/pecan trim
Double stainless steel sink w/a Grohe removable spray faucet
Four burner Ceran top Bosch cook top - new 2015
Gaggeneau exhaust fan
Vesta stainless steel dishwasher - new 2016
Kitchen Aid stainless steel trash compactor - new 2015
Kitchen Aid stainless steel clear icemaker - new 2014
Bosch full size built in oven - new 2015
Kitchen Aid stainless steel microwave behind pecan door
(2) Door eye level stainless steel refrigerator
Eye level stainless steel freezer
(6) Teak drawers
(7) Teak cabinet doors
(8) Halogen mini spots
Sea 156 VHF, Sea 330 SB behind a tambour door adjacent to the Galley
To the starboard side of the Salon is the Companionway to below. Four steps with a carpet runner and two outboard cabinets lead to the first landing which has a Whirlpool Heavy Duty Thin Twin stacked washer dryer behind teak doors. A door and steps lead aft and down the Crew Cabin. Heading forward are the three suites for the yacht's accommodations.
VIP Cabin
The portside VIP Cabin has a queen size berth cantalevered off of the aft portside area. There are two large drawers below the berth as well as rope lighting around the berth perimeter. An electro hydraulic assist opens the area under the berth for abundant storage. Overhead are two individually switched reading lights on a dimmer. A built in bookshelf with a drawer and a cabinet below are inboard. Outboard is a shelf with a phone and the cabin's chilled water AC controls followed by a full size cedar lined auto lit hanging locker. Centerline is access to the en suite Head. To starboard forward is a new 2015 28" Vizio HD LCD TV and a Fusion 700 AM/FM/CD/Sat radio ready/DVD player coupled to the cabin's stereo speakers. Below are four teak drawers. Also in this cabin are four overhead lights, a dressing mirror and a smoke alarm.
VIP Head
The en suite Head has a mica vanity with one cabinet below, an under mount sink and gold taps with a three shelf mirrored medicine cabinet above. The toilet is a china Microphor jet head with three storage lockers behind the head. The sole of this area is vanished parquet. The stall shower has a dark tinted plexiglass door and a handheld or wall mountable fixture with a light and an exhaust fan. Also in the Head are AC vents, three overhead mini spots and a sky screen/shade over the deck hatch above.
Day/Guest Head
Across the Companionway is the dual access Day/Guest Head. The mica vanity has one cabinet below with an under mount sink, two tone faucet and a three shelf mirrored door medicine cabinet above. The toilet is a Microphor jet head. The sole is varnished parquet. The stall shower has a clear plexiglass door, a handheld or wall mountable fixture, a light
and an exhaust fan. Also in this Head are AC vents, three overhead halogen mini spots and a GFCI outlet.
Guest Cabin
Next forward is the Guest Cabin with upper and lower berths outboard. There are three drawers under the lower berth and valance type AC delivery with rope lighting above the upper berth. Each berth has a reading light. A cedar lined auto lit hanging locker is forward and inboard. A Sony AM/FM/CD stereo provides music. Overhead is a deck hatch with a sliding sky screen/shade on the Bomar overhead hatch. Also in this area is a deck hatch to storage below, three overhead mini spots and a smoke alarm.
Master Stateroom
Next forward at the end of the centerline Companionway is the Master Suite. Starting all the way forward is a mirrored bulkhead with two halogen reading lights above. The tapered queen size pedestal berth has two large drawers below as well as rope lighting around the perimeter port and starboard. Built in teak shelves with small tambour doors serve as
nightstands. There is additional storage under the berth via a pneumatically operated lift.
Aft to port is a cedar lined auto lit hanging locker with a safe within. Next aft is the entry to the en suite Head. On the starboard side going aft is the Cabin's entertainment center which includes a new 2015 28" Vizio HD LCD TV and a Fusion 700 AM/FM/CD/DVD/ Sat radio ready coupled to the cabin's stereo speakers. Below are two teak drawers and a storage cabinet followed by a cedar lined auto lit hanging locker to match that to port. A vanity with a stool, drawer and two large storage cabinets, one with a mirrored door is next aft.
Also in this cabin are eight overhead halogen mini spots, a sky screen/shade for the Bomar overhead hatch, two stereo speakers, a Gardall hidden safe, a smoke alarm and a hatch into a large under deck storage area.
Master Head
The Master Head is aft to port. The mica vanity has one storage cabinet below and an under mount China sink with gold fixtures above. Two mirrored panels, one with a three shelf medicine cabinet, are above. The toilet is a China Microphor jet head. The sole is varnished teak parquet. The stall shower has a dark tinted plexiglass doors, a light, an exhaust fan and a handheld or wall mountable shower fixture.
Also in the Head is an AC vent, three halogen mini spots and four cabinet doors for storage behind the head.
Crew Area
The Crew Area is entered via the main accommodation foyer or the Engine Room. Starting forward one walks down three Pirelli covered steps to two split berths. The single starboard berth has a large drawer and small locker as well as a large cabinet accessing the dual watermakers. The berth also has a reading light and an overhead halogen mini spot.
The portside area has two hanging lockers, two drawers and a storage cabinet leading to the outboard single berth. Also in this area is a Sony 13" TV, a Sony AM/FM/CD stereo, a telephone, a safe, ST 60 Raymarine digital depth, a reading light, an alarm panel for the two freezers, an alarm panel for six bilge pumps, a second alarm panel like that at the main electrical panel for smoke, high water and eight other ship functions.
Also in this area are stereo speakers and a central smoke alarm.
The Crew Head has a mica vanity with two cabinets below and under mount sink on a Corian countertop, a sink fixture that doubles as a shower head and a Vacuuflush toilet to starboard. Also in this area are twin fluorescent lights and fore and aft shower curtains that lets the area between the vanity and head serve as a shower.
Fiberglass non skid decks
Varnished teak toe rails
Welded aluminum bow rails
(3) Bomar deck hatches
Nautical Structures 2000 lb. low profile tender davit w/power rotation
Tender chocks
Fiberglass bow pulpit w/teak insert
Galley Maid windlass w/3/8 chain gypsy & rope capstan
Up & down foot switches for windlass
Chain stopper
Fortress FX 85 aluminum anchor 250' ¾" nylon rode & chain lead
Stainless steel anchor chute
Welded bow pennant staff
Deck access rope locker
Centerline anchor line cleat
Dual spring line cleats
International navigation lights
Custom aluminum handrails on house sides
Dark blue painted window mask w/Blue Sunbrella cover
Teak covering boards
Teak over fiberglass Cockpit deck
Padded Cockpit coaming bolsters
Live well on transom w/divider & dead light
(2) Salt water wash downs w/quick release fittings
(2) Freshwater wash downs w/quick release fittings
(2) Freshwater inlets w/quick release fittings
Offset Murray Brothers fighting chair w/cover & removable cushions
Folding Cockpit sunshade w/bridge release knuckle
Cockpit Teonneau cover from sunshade to transom
Transom door and gate
Second live well to portside forward
Top loading stainless steel lined bait freezer
Bait prep station w/sink
(4) Teak tackle drawers & storage cuddies behind fiberglass doors
Custom drink cooler in Salon steps
Cockpit Engine Room access
Port & starboard under coaming gaf lockers
(6) Flush mount rod holders in covering boards
(6) Flush mount rod holders in port & starboard pylasters
(2) Stereo speakers
(5) Overhead halogen lights in overhead
8 Tread aluminum Flybridge ladder w/starboard treads
Removable 7' catch well under deck
Hot & cold shower adjacent to transom door
Under coaming lights
Salon entry door w/two teak steps up (steps new 2015)
Backlit etched glass marlin in aft Salon window
Oberdorfer fish box drain pump
The Flybridge is entered via a starboard side ladder from the Cockpit. The massive helm is centerline and to port. Forward of the helm is a large U shaped seating that comfortably sits eight. Three separate hatches access abundant storage under the seating. The white vinyl cushions are removable. In the center of the seating is a large fixed height table with varnished teak trim. The dumb waiter from below is accessed from under the table. Outboard of the seating to port is a stainless steel top loading freezer.
Under the brow of the Flybridge is an access door with cavernous storage to include storage for eleven rods and reels and a freshwater wash down spigot. Next outboard is a teak cabinet with a U Line icemaker. Next aft is a fiberglass covered cabinet with a stainless steel sink and Gaggenau electric grill. Below are three teak drawers. A lockable tinted plexiglass rod locker is next aft. Additional features of this area include:
Fiberglass non skid decks
(3) Side clear vinyl enclosure w/a center U Zip
Courtesy deck lights
(3) Overhead halogen mini spots
Built in U Line refrigerator under console
Console access hatch to area under console
(3) Vent panels in forward side enclosure
Stereo speakers
(2) Cannon overhead mounted teaser reels
(3) Murray Brothers varnished helm seat w/footrests & removable cushions & cover
(7) Place rocket launcher on aft FB rail
New console cover 2016
Bauer dive compressor
Helm Electronics
Simrad Taiyo TF L 1550 radio direction finder
Raytheon Ray 430 loud hailer
SEA 330 SSB w/remote mic
Robertson AP 45 autopilot
(2) Go Light spotlight controls - new 2016
Garmin 12" 7612 color plotter/sounder/radar - new 2016
Garmin 16" 7616 XSV color plotter/sounder/radar - new 2016
Garmin 72 mile open 6' scanner - new 2016
(2) Garmin VHF 200 w/remote mic - new 2016
(2) Garmin 4" color data screen GMI 20 - new 2016
Fusion MSVD 750 AM/FM/CD/Blue Tooth stereo - new 2016
Engine Room CCTV camera - new 2016
Cockpit CCTV camera - new 2016
Garmin AIS 300 black box transceiver – new 2016
Garmin Sirius XM weather receiver – new 2016
Robertson FU 91 followup jog steering
(2) DDEC ECM's
Hydraulic/power steering helm wheel
Robertson RI 101 rudder angle indicator
Trim tab controls
Windlass controls
Single lever "Sturdy" electronic engine controls
Fuel management system w/(7) VDO gauges & (2) supply & (2) return rotary switches for moving fuel to any of (7) tanks
Emergency backup engine control system
Trolling valve system
Locker w/house phone
Locker w/alarm panel for bilges, smoke, high water & six other functions
FB electrical panel w/(34) breaker protected circuits
Ritchie 6" magnetic compass
Tower Equipment
12 Step Pipewelders tuna tower
Fiberglass hardtop
Center rigger
(2) Aft facing quartz lights
Fiberglass hardtop on buggy tower
Belly band & three person seat
Tower helm cover
SSB tuner
One forward facing quartz light
Go Light LED searchlights - new 2016
(2) Flag halyards
Fiberglass control box
(2) DDEC ECM's
Separate single level "Sturdy" engine controls
(2) Garmin 4" color screens GMI 20 - new 2016
Robertson FU 91 follow up job steering controls
14" Stainless steel helm wheel
Garmin 200 VHF - new 2016
Start/stop buttons
Terrestrial TV antenna
ACR EPIRB - new 2016
Buell triple air horns
Garmin 6' 12 KW radar scanner - new 2016
Hailer horn
KVH Trac Vision TV 5 Direct TV Sat dome – new 2016
Engine Room
6 Point 120 volt oil change system w/Quick Release fittings, gauge, reversible pump & (2) X gallon storage tanks
Dual triple Racor filters w/vacuum gauges
(3) DC incandescent Engine Room lights
(5) AC fluorescent lights
(2) 12 Volt fuel priming pumps
Marine Air Cockpit cooler & freezer compressors
Auto dampening Engine Room air vents
Start/stop buttons for engines w/DDEC EDM's
Teak grate Engine Room flooring
Fiberglass battery boxes
Chrome engine package
Coolant recovery bottles for main engines
Storage for 4 step stainless steel T type swim ladder
Door into Crew Area
(2) 35 lb. Halon fixed Engine Room fire control system
Freshwater spigot in Engine Room
Salt water spigot in Engine Room
Spray shields on stuffing boxes
Twin Disc 2.07:1 transmission ratios
3 1/2" Stainless steel prop shafts
Enclosed shaft tubes Roscioli speed package
(2) 500 Racor generator filters
Fiberglass & stainless exhaust system rebuilt recently
2 Cylinder Daytona air compressor
(2) Baldor Engine Room blowers
External sea strainers
Crash pumps on each engine
30 Gallon Rudd hot water heater
(2) Universal Aqua Technologies 600 GPD watermakers
(2) 5 MCM pre filters for watermaker
Nutone central vacuum system
20 Gallon remote storage tank for air compressor
UV Sterilizer for watermaker systems
(3) Marine Air 24,000 BTU chilled water compressors
(7) Marine Air air handlers
(2) 12 Volt Johnson fuel priming pumps
(6) Auto/manual bilge pumps
12 Volt DC panel w/(15) breaker protected circuits
24 Volt DC panel w/(15) breaker protected circuits
Bilge pump monitor panel for (6) bilge pumps w/3 cycle counters
5 Point high water alarm monitor
5 Point smoke alarm monitor
Holding tank level alarm
Watermaker product alarm
AC circulation pump alarm
Halon discharge alarm
12 Volt low voltage alarm
24 Volt low voltage alarm
4 Point analog DC volt meter
Analog 24 volt amp meter
Analog 12 volt amp meter
Analog 240 volt volt meter
Analog frequency meter
(2) Generator start/stop controls
Battery parallel switch
Dual port/starboard cord selector switches
4 Position rotary switch to select power source for ship's service
(2) AC analog amp meters
(50) 120 Volt breaker protected circuits
(11) 240 Volt breaker protected circuits
4 Position rotary switch to select power source for air cond. service
(3) Compressor cool/heat selector switches
(9) Air conditioner breakers
(2) Analog amp meters for air conditioning load
Shore power control panel at Engine Room entrance w/3 position step up transformer controls & (6) output breakers
(2) Analog shore voltage meters
(2) Analog ship's voltage meters
Portside 30 KW Northern Lights genset in sound shield, 2621 hours
Starboard 30 KW Northern Lights genset in sound shield, 2672 hours
Heart/Interface Freedom 25 inverter/charger
(6) Guest battery switches
DDEC battery backup selectors
(6) 8D Deca Gel Cell batteries
(2) 60 Amp Vanner battery equalizers
25 Amp 12 volt Mastervolt battery charger
40 Amp 24 volt Charles 5000 SP Series battery charger
(2) Acme isolation transformers
Note: The main engines received an inframe overhaul March 2015 including the following work:
Gasket kits
Cylinder kits: pistons, rings & liners
Connecting rod bearings: connecting rod nuts & bolts
Replace main bearings
Reliabilt standard cylinder heads
Rebuild DDEC injectors, oil & filters
Pressure test cooling system
Fresh water hoses, clamps & fittings
Rebuilt turbochargers
Oil 40 wt.
Test run engine
Misc.: gaskets, zincs, seals, nuts & bolts, sealant, cleaner, aerosol paint, etc.
Reliabilt fuel pump assembly
Thermostats & seals
Oil pan gasket
Disassemble, clean & test: heat exchanger, aftercooler, booster cooler
Rebuild raw water pumps
Replace freshwater pump
Rebuild blower assemblies
Raw water hoses, clamps & fittings
Fuel filters: primary & secondary
Pressure test fuel system
Sea trial
In early 2016 she was updated with new navigation and entertainment electronics as well as new Galley appliances.
Prospective purchasers should assume any item not specifically mentioned herein will not convey at closing.


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Yesterday I posted a drawing I made on Facebook and it's of a flying wolf or at least my version of one. I do have a wolf with wings tutorial already uploaded on Dragoart, but I drew that one so long ago. I guess I was inspired to make this lesson because of the puppy like version I did of Cerberus. The coloring and concept of this flying wolf came out to be pretty awesome. The background is different form the one some of you guys seen on Facebook, and the reason why I decided to change the background design, is because I thought that the darker version would be better. How hard is drawing a flying wolf? Well, generally this type of creature would have some bumps in the road, but since I broke down the drawing into easy to follow steps, I feel confident that you guys can get through this tutorial with little or no complications. I don't know what else to say about this drawing, I guess I'll let you guys get busy with teaching yourself "how to draw a flying wolf". I shall return momentarily so hang on to your seats, because I am coming back!
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I was jittery before I published Women and the Church yesterday.
I was afraid that, since I mentioned the presence of homosexual priests in our Church, I would stir up a hornet's nest of attacks on homosexual priests.
Silly me.
Women are sooo much more the object of discrimination than homosexuals. No group of people on this planet can outrank women on the hated scale.
I was inundated with comments from men (While I know there are women-hating women and lots of them, my commenters yesterday were ALL male) explaining basically two things to me:
1. They are not prejudiced against women. They most certainly are not misogynist. It is the Church that requires them to go on and on and on ranting against any participation by women in the liturgy. If the bishops — and three popes — allow this, they say, then the bishops and three popes are wrong. Their teaching authority is bankrupt. And they've got some pet priest somewhere who tells them the bishops and three popes are wrong.
These folks seem to be hung up on the use of the Latin word for "man," which they claim does not — and I mean does not — mean all of humanity, but rather only people who are genetically and anatomically male. The odd part of this is that they are accidentally making one of the best arguments for something I would guess they see as anathema — using more inclusive language — that I have ever encountered.
If "man" does not mean all of humanity, then many of the Church's most compelling statements concerning the universal value of all human beings go right in the trash bin. To me, the issue is simple. I won't belabor this except to ask: Does masculum et feminam creavit eos mean what I've always been taught it means or not?
2. Boys can not survive in a world where girls are allowed to compete. The whole reason for the priest shortage is altar girls. These commenters simply ignored every point I raised in the post and repeated this tired old argument as if no one had challenged them. The gist of their argument was versions of the cliched boys-won't-be-called-to-the-priesthood-because-of-altar-girls stuff. Then, it took an interesting twist, and one I'm going to talk about here, by broadening it to say that there are so many troubled young men in our society today because girls are competing against them.
This second line of reasoning is the one I want to explore in this post.
Just for the record, I've raised boys. Or rather, my only husband, who is their biological father, and I have raised boys. We successfully managed to bring them to productive adulthood as manly men who believe in Jesus, say their prayers, do not shoot people, are not on drugs, and who go out to work, succeed in higher education and respect women.
Based on the interesting logic of some of my commenters, we must have oppressed every girl in the neighborhood to achieve this miracle. We certainly must have refused to let them participate in swim teams where girls might beat them or go to chess tournaments where girls sometimes did beat them. After all, manliness, according to the version I've seem in the comboxes these past few hours, is such a fragile flower that it cannot grow unless girls are sidelined and silenced.
The message I'm trying to convey here is not what my husband said to our sons, although I think it was, like my husband, both wise and chivalrous. It's that my husband, their father was on the beat to say it. Young men are different from young girls in a number of ways, all of them, when they are channeled according to Godly manliness, beautiful. They are physically stronger. They are more physical, period. They are bursting with that wonderment of a hormone, testosterone, which gives them beautiful male bodies, energy and a propensity to take action.
They are not inherently violent, cruel or sadistic. All this comes from the harm we do to them in the environment we provide for them and the way we treat them.
We are very cruel to our children in this society. Boys or girls, it doesn't matter, we always put them last on our list of musts. Oh, we shower them with toys and things. But we also put their interests last in our lives and our society. We indoctrinate them in nihilism and sexual disorder in our schools. We tear their homes apart with our divorces and adulteries. Mothers disrespect their fathers. Fathers disrespect and bully their mothers.
Then we act surprised that they grow up to be emotionally and socially damaged adults who can not create families of their own and nurture children of their own.
Instead of admitting our own failings, we play the blame game, writ large. That is what this nonsense about boys being unable to thrive unless girls are oppressed is. It's the blame game, writ large and cruel. Boys need their mothers to teach them about tenderness, love and women. Boys need their fathers to teach them about men.
I am not talking about a lecture once in a while from dad who's not there the rest of the time. I'm talking about raising boys the same way that Joseph raised Jesus, by being there, every day, and by interacting with them all the time, in big things and small things.
I'm talking, actually, about being a man like my husband, who is the best man I've ever known. I am convinced that if more fathers were like my husband, we would not have violent young men terrorizing our country with random mass murders.
This business of blaming young girls for the failure of a generation of men to be the Dad on the beat for their sons is one of the most blatantly stupid and self-serving examples of prejudice I've seen in a quite a while.
If you sincerely want someone to sacrifice to raise up a generation of manly men, then men, you should start with yourselves. Go home. Love their mother. And spend time with your children. Love your kids. Enjoy them.
My advice to men who want to raise their sons to be manly men is to be men themselves. Then everything, including vocations, will follow.


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Storm lashes NH with powerful wind, leaves tens of thousands in the dark
HAMPTON, N.H. (AP) � The massive late-October tempest dubbed Frankenstorm put presidential politicking on hold in this battleground state while utility crews began the arduous process of restoring electricity to tens of thousands of homes and businesses left in the dark.
With winds topping 70 mph offshore, the massive storm caused a tree to fall on a vehicle in Windham, left about 196,000 homes and businesses in the dark, and swept away plans by the presidential campaigns to hold events in New Hampshire.
The National Weather Service recorded gusts Monday evening of 60 mph in Portsmouth, 62 mph in Londonderry and 76 mph at the Isle of Shoals, 6 miles off the coast. Forecasters said rainfall could reach 4 inches.
In Windham, a powerful gust caused a tree to fall on a vehicle Monday evening, leaving a man critically injured, said Katya Brennan, a spokeswoman for the state Emergency Operation Center. Windham police were unable to provide details.
Gov. John Lynch declared a state of emergency, urging motorists to stay off roads and sending nonessential state workers home at 3 p.m.
"Water in the roadways, flying debris and downed power lines are all possible because of the severity of this storm, which is why we are urging people to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary," Lynch said.
Sandy, no longer a hurricane, remained dangerous after slamming ashore in New Jersey and combining with two other weather systems.
People were urged to stay away from the dangerous surf, but some were drawn to the ocean's fury. Dimitri Garbuzov, a new surfer, was lured to Hampton Beach by the images he saw on a "surf cam."
"I knew the waves were going to be impressive," the 30-year-old said. "Plus, I've never seen what the ocean looks like in a storm."
Though the beach was closed, dozens of onlookers gathered on the sidewalks, some cheering as if they were on an amusement park ride each time a wave crashed over the seawall.
Elaine St. Pierre, 69, of Goffstown, said she initially thought her husband was crazy to suggest driving to Hampton, but called it "a once in a lifetime thing."
"I'm glad we came, but I'll be glad to get home," she said as she got sprayed by the foamy seawater.
Some marshy areas and roads near the beach were flooded. In nearby Portsmouth, the library, City Hall and other buildings closed at 4 p.m., and Halloween trick-or-treating, originally planned for Tuesday, was postponed until Saturday. The ports of Portsmouth and Portland, Maine, took the unusual steps of closing to commercial traffic at 5 p.m., the Coast Guard said.
Politicians surrendered to the storm. Vice President Joe Biden canceled a rally planned for Monday in Keene, and Republican Mitt Romney's wife, Ann Romney, called off her bus tour through the state. Both campaigns urged supporters to donate money, goods or supplies for the relief effort.
Romney campaign volunteer Cheryl Poussard, of Hampstead, was looking forward to seeing Mrs. Romney. Instead, she stayed at the campaign's office in Derry and helped make phone calls.
Romney himself had planned to hold a rally in Milford on Tuesday night, but that also was canceled, as was first lady Michelle Obama's appearance at the University of New Hampshire.
In Concord, cooking supply shop owner Mike Beauregard said Obama's decision to cancel his campaign plans elsewhere Monday to focus on his official duties shouldn't be viewed as a political move.
"The last thing first responders need is for these folks to be running around," said Beauregard, an independent who leans Republican but declined to say whom he's voting for.
Numerous schools across the state were closed, and flights were canceled at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. At least 13 shelters have been opened across the state.
Earlier, Lynch put 100 New Hampshire Guard soldiers on active duty to conduct wellness checks, assist with debris removal and distribute food and water. Utilities secured crews from Canada and a number of states as they prepared for prolonged power outages and tree damage.
Public Service of New Hampshire, the largest utility in the state, requested an additional 550 line crews in addition to its own. Crews were arriving from Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. PSNH also staged 100 tree-trimming crews around the state and requested more.
Unitil Corp., which serves customers in the Seacoast area and around Concord, said it secured more than 250 crews from as far away as Michigan, Tennessee and Canada.
Alec O'Meara, a Unitil spokesman, urged patience, saying some people will get their power restored only to lose it again. "It's going to be a long time before we see the other side of this storm," he said.
Associated Press writers Kathy McCormack and Norma Love in Concord, N.H., contributed to this report.


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Bigfoot(redirected from Etymology of the words Bigfoot and Sasquatch)
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Sasquatch,large apelike creature reportedly sighted hundreds of times in the United States and Canada (most often in the Pacific Northwest) since the mid-19th cent. Similar to Asia's abominable snowmanabominable snowman
or yeti
, humanlike creature so named because it is associated with the perpetual snow region of the Himalayas. A figure unknown except through tracks ascribed to it and through alleged encounters, it is described as being 6 to 8 ft (1.8 to 2.
..... Click the link for more information. , Bigfoot is variously described as standing 7–10 ft (2–3 m) tall and weighing over 500 lb (227 kg), with footprints 17 in. (43 cm) long. Sasquatch is a Native American name for the creature. Most scientists discount the existence of Bigfoot. Some supposed footprints of the animal are known to be hoaxes, such as those produced by Ray L. Wallace in Humboldt co., Calif., in 1958, and supposed hair samples that have had their DNA tested have been found to be from known animal species.
See R. M. Pyle, Where Bigfoot Walks (1995); J. B. Buhs, Bigfoot: The Life and Times of a Legend (2009).


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No one likes the idea of getting their car towed for parking illegally, but after watching "My Name is Two-Ten" we have a feeling you will like it even less. Filmmaker Michael Nusbaum produced this amusing short film which gives you a bit of terrifying insight into who is out towing your car late at night.
As a former resident of one of the Boston neighborhoods shown in "My Name is Two-Ten", this film actually managed to make me appreciate off street parking even more than I already did. Contains NSFW language.