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The three questions Kate Bourdet of 3DPerspectives asked Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry are as follows:
- Can you tell me if you believe in 3D is a universal language?
- Can you tell me what Innovation means to you?
- What is the future of architecture?
I think that these are important questions for Professional Land Surveyors to also ask as it pertains to the Professional Land Surveying , engineering and design industries? More and more, our work goes well beyond the flat piece of paper or blueprint copy that our customers are used to receiving from us in the past as a project deliverable. It's not that we haven't worked with three dimensional data, in fact surveyors always have, it's just that now, more than ever, we have the tools to easily display and design in 3D. This is a natural evolution within our profession and there is a need for 3-dimensional data and representations.
Professional Land Surveyors, are uniquely qualified and knowledgeable about gathering, analyzing, and presenting 3-dimensional data. And, this is a service that our customers want and need. So, I recommend that Professional Land Surveyors learn the tools (including myself, I've got much to learn, too) that now allow 3-dimensional analysis and representation of data in our project designs and deliverables.
Expanding your skills and business products and services into 3-dimensional data may well increase your worth and profitability. Also consider the fourth dimension - Time. More on that later!
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It's a lovely look from Textile Elizabeth and James for Fall 2012. I know it may seem a wee bit early to be contemplating fall (as summer has not yet officially arrived), but I do love when seasons merge into each other, and white is somewhat unexpected (and amazing) for fall.
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We've seen way too many tourists this summer. Europe always has a lot of tourists, there's a reason it is most people's favorite continent (including ours). We've spent the last 3 summers in Europe. But I think we'll be taking a break from that over the next few years. It wasn't just our recent stay in Lisbon – we were in Split (Croatia) in July and it was unbearably packed with tourists. Split is one of the places we love but, as with Lisbon, the character of a place changes when there are too many tourists at one time: prices rise dramatically, locals are suddenly not as friendly, food quality drops. Parts of Europe also get unbearably hot in summer. [Read more…]
Beautiful Lake Maninjau, West Sumatra – and going Rambo on the locals
After Lake Toba, my mom and I took the bus back to Medan where we boarded a flight to Padang in West Sumatra.
I never really took to West Sumatra for reasons I will soon explain. The highlight, geographically, was Lake Maninjau. Like Lake [Read more…]
Misadventures in Lake Toba, Sumatra
Above: from the island, looking out around the volcanic rim surrounding the lake
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Medan to Lake Toba and the Trans-Sumatran highway
"A natural wonderland of luxuriant forests, fast-flowing rivers, vast swamps, cool highland lakes and imposing volcanoes…". I kept repeating this to myself, wondering how my initial impressions could be so far off the description given in the guidebook. Flying into Medan, Sumatra's largest city and the entry point to the province of northern Sumatra, I was first struck by the washed out colors below. Unlike Malaysia, the hills and fields were a sickly, yellowish-green. Cracked and potholed roads, reddish-brown with mud, split the landscape, the roads bordered by one-story corrugated metal shacks and brick buildings, all with rusty roofs of the same dirty brown. Grey clouds and pools of coffee-coloured water in the fields testified to the onset of the rainy season and contributed to the rather dreary, uninspiring scene.


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- Experience the sites of Old and New Delhi
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- Morning and afternoon game drives to look for the elusive tiger
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DAYS 3 - 4 • Varanasi---Nadesar PalaceFly to Varanasi and visit Sarnath, a small Buddhist town. Tour the Archaeological Museum, Mahabodhi Buddha Temple, and walk amongst meditating Buddhists in the deer park. Take a morning boat ride on the Ganges River. Enjoy Bharat Mata Mandir and the Durga Temples. In the evening, witness the Aarti ceremony on the steps leading to the sacred river. Meals: B
DAY 5 • Agra---Oberoi AmarvilasFly to Agra, the home of the magnificent Taj Mahal. Visit the Red Fort, notable for its smooth blending of Hindu and central Asian architectural styles. Meals: B
DAYS 6 - 7 • Sawai Madhopur/Ranthambhore---Oberoi VanyavillasContinue of your journey to Ranthambhore in search of the elusive tiger. The Ranthambhore National Park is famous for not only the tiger, but also for the sloth bears, hyena, deers and other endangered species. Meals: B
DAYS 8 – 11 • Jaipur / Delhi---Oberoi Rajvilas/Taj Palace HotelTraveling to Jaipur, enter the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri, the former capital of the great Mughal ruler, Emperor Akbar. In Jaipur, the "Pink City", visit the Amber Fort and the Hawa Mahal "Palace of Winds". See the Maharaja's Palace and Jantar Mantar, the largest stone and marble hand-crafted observatory in the world. Return to Delhi and relax in your day room until your departure time. In the evening, transfer to the airport and board your international flight home. Meals: B
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New edition of Official magazine is now available. In December 2012 issue, you can get latest news on plumbing & mechanical safety codes for many areas.
Featured Articles
RPA Completes Annual Membership Meeting and Conference
A full recap of the new RPA's first membership gathering since joining The IAPMO group.
Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. Builds Passive Homes
Highly efficient buildings dependent on air tight insulation offer a new option for low-income homeowners.
Solar Thermal, Rainwater Systems Prepare Boston Plumbers for the Future
Local 12 and PHCC of Greater Boston use federal grant money to install systems at their training center.
Are Saline Pool and Spa Systems Worth Their Salt?
Explore the pros and cons of salt water systems versus their traditional chlorine-based counterparts.
Roto-Rooter Franchise Admonished, Fined for Use of Unlicensed Workers
Massachusetts Company fined for 15 Infractions of sending out apprentices to perform plumbing work without the supervision of a licensed journeyman.
IAPMO, Indonesian Delegation Collaborate to Bring UPC to Indonesia
Government and standards/accreditation officials meet with IAPMO staff to advance implementation of plumbing code within Asian nation.
IAPMO Releases 2012 GPMCS
Updates ensure document remains the most comprehensive green construction code in the country for plumbing and mechanical systems.
Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical Code 2012 Workshop Answers
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The Basics. Unlike Permanent (Whole) Life Insurance, a Term Policy is designed to provide temporary protection for a specified period of time such as 10 or 20 years. Because it does not build any cash value savings, term insurance requires a relatively low premium outlay. It is designed for families that have a large insurance need, but a limited current cash flow that prevents them from acquiring a permanent policy. It is also a useful instrument for covering mortgages or other short-term obligations.
However, term insurance becomes increasingly more costly with each renewal as it is reissued at the then attained age. It is exceedingly important that families turn to permanent cash value insurance as soon as is feasible.
A Starter Kit for Young Families. Many young families face incredible financial challenges during their early years. The cost of raising and educating children is increasing exponentially, even as the cost of housing is setting unimaginable record highs. Home and auto insurance costs since the 9/11 disaster have also risen dramatically. Add to this the burdens of paying student loans and caring for elderly parents and it is no wonder that permanent life insurance is considered to be a "luxury".
Consequently, many young families have no choice but to turn to affordable term life insurance. Although these policies, not unlike rented apartments, do not build equity, they do have abundant value for first-time purchasers.
First and foremost, they provide a considerable death benefit to help to cover the devastation that can result from the premature death of a bread-winner in the family.
Second (provided that they, like Providence's term policies, are "convertible"), most term policies can be converted at any time to permanent coverage without proof of insurability. If an insured's health declines during the term of a temporary policy, he or she cannot be punished with added costly premiums or outright denial of permanent insurance. Term insurance is, therefore, an invaluable starter kit.
A Booster Kit for More Mature Families. Once a family establishes permanent policies for its bread-winners, it should strongly consider boosting their death benefits with term insurance. These booster policies can themselves be converted without proof of insurability and can add a wealth of coverage for pending obligations such as mortgages.
Once the principal balance of a mortgage diminishes and/or, for other reasons, the family's dependence on the bread-winners wanes, the term policies can be eliminated. However, the better alternative is to convert them to permanent insurance as a means of enhancing the family's estate for future generations. Permanent life insurance is an absolutely fabulous way to leave a legacy for one's children, so that their financial challenges are not as daunting.
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DEDICATED teens travelled thousands of miles to help improve education for children in Africa.
Nine volunteers from The Box Youth Project in Hall Farm, Sunderland, spent two weeks in the village of Kajabang in Gambia.
It was a return visit to the country for the caring youth group, after Box members carried out voluntary work in the Gunjur region of Gambia in December 2011.
There they met a group of teachers behind the Abubakarr Siddique Foundation for Needy and Orphan Welfare (AFNOW), which cares for nearly 300 children.
Moved by their plight, the youngsters vowed to spend the next year tirelessly fund-raising, so they could return and offer practical help.
Almost exactly a year later, the hard-working volunteers put their goal in action at the Kajabang's Lower Basic School.
In just two weeks, they were able to finish off a new school block built from mud bricks and corrugate roofing and brighten up the inside of the building for its 90 pupils.
Volunteers also madeover a run-down outdoor area, repairing play equipment, painting it bright colours, installing obstacle courses and creating an outdoor learning area from tyres.
They also brought new sand to completely resurface the play area, making it safe for children to play outdoors.
One of the volunteers, Vicky Page, aged 17, a student at Bede College in Sunderland, said: "This is the most worthwhile thing I have done in my life.
"The children were so grateful for what we had done and it was an amazing experience."
As well as carrying out renovation work at the school, the volunteers helped clear land at the village's Women's Garden, organise a community fun day for AFNOW, teach in schools and hold arts and crafts workshops in a nursery and a primary school.
Project manager Lisa Wilson-Riddell said: "We are extremely proud of our young volunteers. They are a credit to The Box Youth Project, their families and the city of Sunderland.
"I have been astounded by the commitment and enthusiasm shown by our young volunteers.
"They worked tirelessly to improve the lives of others less fortunate than them in Gambia.
"They have also returned with a much improved understanding of life and can now see the value of opportunities that are available to them in this country.
"I have no doubt that this experience will remain with them for the rest of their lives."
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There's plenty of fun and activities for the kids and little ones at the Games. The BC Highland Games has always been a family event, with lots to do for adults, and the kids.
We have a special children's area set aside to keep the wee ones entertained and occupied during your visit. There's a swing ride, a bouncy castle and that great Scottish game of Kid's Golf.
And there's more. The BC Highland Games face painters will be back, along with the border collies rounding up all those pesky sheep. And again this year, a "Kidditch" game for all kids to learn the classic Harry Potter game of Quidditch (following the adult demonstration match at 1:30pm).
This year, the BCHG is teaming up with Prostate Cancer Canada and their "Plaid for Dad" event to raise awareness of prostate cancer. PCC is dedicated to the elimination of the most common cancer in men through research, advocacy, education, support and awareness. Volunteers will be helping to run an expanded children's program at the 2017 highland games.
And if your kids would like to try the bagpipes, drumming or highland dancing, there will be opportunities to do that at the Highland Pavilion at the south end of the field. Or pick up a wooden sword and learn some basic sword-fighting moves from the experts.
And of course, the most popular kids event is the Haggis Hunt. Get your entry card from the souvenir program and travel around to the various vendors looking for the elusive Haggis which hides in all kinds of crafty places. There are prizes!


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Mourinho may have finally found the correct line up for Chelsea. A goal-less tie with Arsenal and a 2-1 win against Liverpool has put Chelsea in a position that if they were to capitalize on this momentum, they could be at the top of the Premier League by the end of January. The defensive partnership between Gary Cahill and John Terry has become solid enough to hold off Luis Suarez in the midst of a goal scoring spree, and with Ashley Cole at left back while Azpillicueta plays at the right, both players are extremely competent defensively and offensively. The defensive line put up with an onslaught from Liverpool that most teams wouldn't be able to hold.
In the mid field, the pairing of David Luiz and Frank Lampard seemed so smooth, both players made a big difference in the offense winning aerial battles and putting in key passes that would let Eden Hazard or Willian Borges da Silva take on a run that would eventually turn into an attacking opportunity. Oscar was also a constant threat in the attack and his assist to Samuel Eto'o was flawless; he's been able to consistently place passes into dangerous positions or even place himself into a position where he could've capitalized for a goal.
Eto'o played well for the most part of the game and pushed Martin Skrtel and Daniel Agger into making mistakes that eventually led to goal scoring opportunities or letting players like Hazard into the box. However, the few minutes that Fernando Torres played, he was lively, and if I was Mourinho, I would have played Torres ahead of Eto'o. Torres, although goal-less for the most part, has been able to play off the ball better and also been an annoyance to defenses for the better part of the season. Another good switch would be Willian for Andre Schurrle, as both players have pace and a high defensive work rate. However, Schurrle edges out Willian simply because the German has a better finishing. At the end of the day, players like Juan Mata, Kevin De Bruyne and Michael Essien are currently sitting on the sidelines and can all become that impact super sub and make an incredible difference in a game for Chelsea.
Chelsea's best XI: Petr Cech; Branislav Ivanovic, Gary Cahill, John Terry, Ashley Cole; David Luiz, Frank Lampard; Eden Hazard, Oscar, Andre Schurrle; Fernando Torres.


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Master Nature In New Puzzle Platformer Tower Of Elements
A clever new puzzle style platformer about level manipulation called Tower Of Elements has appeared on Android devices. The brainchild of indie studio Jumble! Devs, Tower Of Elements is an intellectually stimulating sidescroller where players must help a young wizard conquer a massive tower filled with tricky trials and a menagerie of merciless monsters eager to introduce themselves to any would be magicians. In order to prevail over the tower's devious level designs players will need to make smart use of the wizard's limited spell casting abilities so they can rearrange their surroundings and create a viable path to the exit.
Players move their mild-mannered mage around the level using virtual left/right buttons and cast spells with a row of buttons on the bottom right of the screen. There are four different abilities available and each one has its own set of specially themed levels to overcome. For example using the wind spell will push ice blocks about to create an impromptu bridge whereas a fire spell will melt any ice blocks that are impeding progress. In addition to finding the solution to beating each level players will also need to contend with an army of monsters that must be avoided at all costs as they are much to powerful for an apprentice wizard to defeat. If you're a puzzle fan you'll definitely want to check out this platforming inspired take on the genre.
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Calcutta, Jan. 13: The season of spreading good cheer travelled down to Calcutta today from poll-mode Delhi with the mayor announcing an across-the-board cut in property tax and an end to inspector raj.
In a never-before tax reform exercise, the Trinamul Congress-run board at the Calcutta Municipal Corporation took a Rs 38-crore revenue hit as the cost of the feel-good party.
Mayor Subrata Mukherjee, however, hoped to bridge the gap by as much as Rs 30 crore, believing that the cut would encourage defaulters to pay up.
The changes will be ratified at a CMC meeting on January 21. Mukherjee said he had taken state municipal affairs and urban development minister Asok Bhattacharya into confidence.
Refusing to term the relief a pre-poll sop (the civic elections are due a year later), the mayor said the changes though revolutionary had failed to satisfy him. Property tax in other cities, like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore, is still a lot less than what it will be in Calcutta even after the cut.
I want to bring the tax down to a level that exists everywhere else and, simultaneously, widen the net, Mukherjee said.
The tax regime does away with the practice of CMC inspectors knocking on citizens doors every six years when a minimum hike of 10 per cent in property valuation falls due.
Those lucky to escape this customary dose of harassment could be nastily surprised by the arrival of supplementary bills as the CMC has never had enough inspectors to do the re-valuation regularly.
Now, valuation will go up automatically every year at a constant rate of 1.5 per cent.
Owners of houses will get a relief of 10 per cent, paying 30 per cent of the valuation as annual tax, instead of the earlier 40. For owners of flats (with and without tenants), the relief will be similar.
Owners of commercial units will get even more relief. Their property tax 60 per cent of the annual valuation will come down by 17 per cent. Those having vacant land adjoining their houses and those who are yet to build a structure on their plots will pay a lot less.
The last two categories abound in the CMCs added areas where pressure from the party forced the mayor to give more.
The rate of penal interest for non-payment has also been revised. The current rate is 18 per cent for an annual valuation over Rs 1 lakh and the new level will be 6 per cent plus the prime lending rate (currently 10.25) of the State Bank in the respective year. For a valuation below Rs 1 lakh, instead of 12 per cent, the new rate will be 3 per cent plus the prime lending rate.


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Whatcha Gonna Do When Steele Comes for You?
Politico has one eye popping quote from RNC Chairman Michael Steele:
"[C]andidates who live in moderate to slightly liberal districts have got to walk a little bit carefully here, because you do not want to put yourself in a position where you're crossing that line on conservative principles, fiscal principles, because we'll come after you," [emphasis added]
I hope this will not cause Martin Niemoller to role over in his grave, but:
First they came for the Rockefeller Republicans, but I was not was not a Rockefeller Republican so I did not speak out.
Then they came for the Log Cabin Republicans and the GOP supporters of Trade Unionists, but I was neither, so I did not speak out.
Then they came for the Dede Scozzafava, but I was not Dede so I did not speak out.
And when they came for me, there was no one left to speak out for me.
To the non-wingnutty, moderate sane members of the Grand Old Party, are you really going to let the likes of ignoramuses Michele Bachmann, Sarah Palin, and Rush the Entertainer drive the Dede Scozzafavas, and Olympia Snowes, and the Charlie Crists of this world out of your party? And the Pete Sessions, too?
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Reviewer: Leah
I was given a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Watch out Southern California! There's a new entertainment attorney in town and she's got game. Only problem is, it's not the one she should be playing. Corrie Locke belongs behind a desk, not behind a Glock. She should be taking VIP calls, not nosing around a questionable suicide. Instead, she's hot on the trail of a murderer.
Luckily, she's the daughter of a late, great private eye and she's inherited his love of sleuthing…and illegal weaponry. It doesn't help matters that her gene for caution is a recessive one. Corrie finds herself in the center of a murder case, unearthing suspects in shocking places. With a cold-blooded killer on the loose, Corrie will have to up her game, or die trying.
After Corrie Locke's father died, she decided to give up the private investigating business and get into a business that is safe and secure; becoming a lawyer. Corrie just landed the job of her dreams, an associate lawyer at a big entertainment production house. Only problem is, this is far from what she dreamed as safe and secure. A crazy supervisor who changes his mind every second, her ex-boyfriend that was a huge mistake, a gossipy Human Resources executive, a Vice President that doesn't understand the word "no", and much more. To make things even more complicated, Corrie finds herself donning her gumshoes when someone begs her to investigate a suicide, he believes is a cover for murder. Once word is out that Corrie is back in business, she gets too more cases: finding a famous basketball players lost lucky charm, his Siamese cat; and figuring out who is making a famous rapper believe he has been abducted by aliens. In between lawyering and investigating; Corrie has an old friend she'd always crushed on come back in her life; and a man she can't stand, but is attracted to. What's a girl to do?
Fans of Veronica Mars will enjoy reading about this teenage private investigator trying to leave the life, only to discover it is something in her blood. Corrie was a fun and likeable character as you relate to her normalcy in an office full of strange temperamental people. Her partner in investigating, best friend, and secret crush; Michael, is not only adorable in his nerdy everyday personality, but just as lovable in his attempts to be like Colombo or other TV detective.
This novel was very engaging and the three mysteries were fun, interesting and great to challenge any reader. The lost cat and rapper tales are minor, but still engaging, and the overall investigating arc of the suicide as murder; is intriguing as it takes a series of twists and turns in trying to find out is it really a murder? And if so who could be the killer?
The only issues I had with the book was at times it seems to be a little bit disorganized, waiting until halfway in to give us the back-story the author is constantly hinting at. I would have preferred if we were introduced to it earlier as it helps one understand the characters better. The other problem I had with the novel was the love triangle between Corrie, Michael, and the assistant district attorney. A lot of mysteries have been doing this lately, and I for one am tired of reading it.
But as those are such minute issues, and on a whole the story was almost impossible to put down.
4.5 Stars


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The numbers are in! Here's how my CamperForce earnings stacked up this year. As many of you know, Amazon is one of the best paying RVer friendly jobs out there. But is worth the hard physical work, repetitive nature of the job, and long hours? I'll give my numbers and you can be the judge.
This season, I started at Coffeyville on October 24th and my last shift ended December 23rd, that's three weeks less than I did last year for those who are keeping track. I worked four 50 hour weeks, three 40 hour weeks, one 10 hour week (my last day), one 20 hour week (my first week, mandatory work hardening for campers means your first week is always four 5 hour days and no overtime options), and one 9 hour week (2 orientation days before my first week).
At the Coffeyville site, base pay is $10.50 an hour, but after my orientation days I made $11.00 an hour since I worked nights. Overtime is time and a half on base pay ($15.75). I did sign up for all the overtime I could get, it was canceled on two nights so I worked a total of four overtime shifts.
Without further ado, the paychecks after all taxes were taken out (I did no withholding and took no tax credits). These are in order from first to last.
- 271.78 (29 hours)
- 803.84 (90 hours total, 10 overtime)
- 803.58 (90 hours total, 10 overtime)
- 803.59 (90 hours total, 10 overtime)
- 827.80 (60 hours total, 10 overtime + $1 bonus for every hour worked (359 hours)
3.5 grand, not bad! Of course that's not the whole picture. From October 22nd when I arrived to December 25th when I left, I spent a total of $1,570.54 on everything from food, to gas, to Christmas presents, to my Vet Tech license renewal. All of that needs to be deducted to get my total savings.
$1,940.05, so I saved over half of what I made, go me! I believe when I arrived in Coffeyville back in October I mentioned in a post or possibly on the Facebook page that I was planning on saving $1,700 this season based on last year's figures, so I came out a bit ahead of where I expected to due to the slightly more numerous overtime opportunities this year compared to last year (last year I had one less overtime day).
But that's still not the whole picture. It cost me $232.73 in gas to get from the Badlands to Coffeyville, but I deduct that from my Badlands earnings since I can't really spend money I haven't made yet. But I should deduct the gas money it took to get from Coffeyville, KS down to Texas, across to South Carolina to visit friends, and finally down to Melrose, FL for my next gig, which totaled $309.14 (yay cheaper gas prices!).
So, you could say I netted $1,630.91 on my two month Amazon stint this year. But what does that number mean without anything to compare it to? I managed to save about one grand in almost six months at the Badlands, so it's clear to see which is the winner money-wise. To me, Amazon's CamperForce is definitely worth the longer days, harder work, and less enticing locale if you need to supplement your travel fund by working. I know I have several readers who worked at Amazon this season, what did you think of your experience? And to the CamperForce curious, if you have questions about the program feel free to ask.
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More pictures from the OSBS, where the weather has warmed up to something quite pleasant (at least, as far as a northerner like I am concerned), and I am continuing to enjoy my first volunteer experience. I had 23 deer sightings yesterday, a new record. On Wednesday I assisted with taking pictures at various locations on the station for my volunteer hours, can it get much better than that? And yesterday I heard back from the ren fair I'd auditioned for, Julie and I have the part! Which means after this gig gets over I'll be heading up to the Atlanta area for nine weeks to do that, cue another rush of furious planning as I figure out how it's all going to work, not that I mind the planning when it's for something this awesome.It's good to share:


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London -West Bromwich Albion all but assured themseves of Premier League survival with a 3-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers that pushed the visitors nearer relegation on Saturday.
Martin Olsson' seventh minute own-goal gave the Baggies, managed by former Blackburn boss Roy Hodgson, the lead before second-half efforts from Marc-Antoine Fortune and Liam Ridgewell sealed victory at the Hawthorns.
The result left West Brom 11 points above the relegation zone with six games left but kept Blackburn in the bottom three on goal difference.
Rovers substitute Anthony Modeste was sent off for violent conduct in injury time after clashing with Albion defender Billy Jones.
West Brom were on their way to a first win in five league games when defender Gareth McAuley headed Chris Brunt's ball into the box back across goal and Rovers defender Olsson sliced past keeper Paul Robinson.
Rovers were able to press forward with a Scott Dann header straight at former Birmingham team-mate and Baggies goalkeeper Ben Foster.
Junior Hoilett curled an effort wide from 20 yards out and Foster held David Dunn's low shot.
Former England keeper Foster made a fine double save in the second half to preserve West Brom's lead, denying Aiyegbeni Yakubu and then getting up quickly to block Bradley Orr's follow-up.
But Rovers' pressure counted for little when Albion extended their lead against the run of play in the 69th minute.
Brunt dispossessed Yakubu and his cross found Fortune, who drove his shot past Robinson.
And with five minutes left Albion added a third as defender Ridgewell scored his first goal for the club when he headed home an inswinging free-kick from Graham Dorrans.
Modeste's red card then compounded a bad day for Blackburn.


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Teenage pain often dismissed as growing pains
A common belief is that pain in children will just go away or be forgotten when life takes over.
In the absence of an identifiable injury such as a sprain or fracture, childhood and adolescent pain is often disregarded – by doctors and parents alike.
The most common type of pain is spinal (back or neck), and many more adolescents complain of pain than is commonly recognised. Between one-third and half of all adolescents aged 13 and over report back pain about every month or even more often1. In fact, the prevalence of these conditions rises so sharply in early adolescence the rates approach adult levels by 18 years.
It's becoming increasingly clear so-called non-specific "musculoskeletal conditions", the leading causes of disability worldwide, are significant health issues in children.
Non-specific conditions mean that pain cannot be attributed to a defined and diagnosable anatomical cause. In adults, these conditions are recognised as complex disease states that have biological, psychological and socioenvironmental underpinning.
For a significant proportion of adolescents, non-specific pain has extensive impacts on health and quality of life. For example, in a study in Western Australia, about 20% of 17-year-olds reported either missing school, seeking health care, taking medication, interference with normal activities, or interference with physical/sporting activities due to back pain2. There is also evidence that persistent pain symptoms in adolescence predict chronic pain problems in adulthood3.
The blame for pain in kids is often directed at school bags, computer and small-screen device usage, posture, and/or other biomechanical targets. It is also sometimes believed (permanent) damage is being done to the spine, with lifelong consequences.
However, there is little evidence this is true.
Studies show socioeconomic, lifestyle, cognitive and psychological factors are just as strongly, or even more strongly, related to pain (particularly chronic pain) as physical factors4. These societal beliefs about "physical" causes of pain may be not only incorrect, but detrimental if they cause worry about the spine being fragile and discourage children from physical activity.
To date the complex interaction between painful events, the growing body, health influences, social or environmental influences from family, health care providers and schooling is not fully understood. In particular, very little is known about what brings on initial episodes of painful conditions and whether this underpins the link with future chronic pain.
Given wide recognition that early life events are critical in shaping health as people grow older, understanding the context of common painful conditions in early life is critical to inform future health.
It is important to provide effective treatment to those at risk of developing persistent pain. It is also important not to create medical problems out of transient aches and pains, i.e. not every child needs to be sent off for diagnostic imaging and intensive treatments. But a shift away from the narrow and outdated focus on school bags, posture and damaged spines as the only source of problems is a must.
Efforts to update the narrative around pain are as important for children as for adults.
- Kamper, S.J., et al., Musculoskeletal pain in children and adolescents. Braz J Phys Ther. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/bjpt-rbf.2014.0149
- Beales, D.J., et al., Low back pain in 17 year olds has substantial impact and represents an important public health disorder: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health, 2012. 5 (12): p. 100.
- Hestbaek, L., et al., The course of low back pain from adolescence to adulthood: eight-year follow-up of 9600 twins. Spine, 2006. 31(4): p. 468-72.
- Chambers, C.T., et al., The epidemiology of chronic pain in children and adolescents revisited: a systematic review. Pain, 2011. 152(12): p. 2729-38.
When Pain Persists
Persistent pain: It's the same as if you ride a bike a lot, you get better at riding a bike. Play the piano a lot, you get better at it. Send danger messages a lot, you get better at it. That's an adaptation, and the same thing occurs in the brain.
Catalyst investigates recent advances in science and medical engineering that are transforming our understanding of chronic pain and opening the door to new treatments in the hope of bringing relief to so many people.
Why all migraine patients should be treated with magnesium
Magnesium, the second most abundant intracellular cation, is essential in many intracellular processes and appears to play an important role in migraine pathogenesis.
Routine blood tests do not reflect true body magnesium stores since <2% is in the measurable, extracellular space, 67% is in the bone and 31% is located intracellularly. Lack of magnesium may promote cortical spreading depression, hyperaggregation of platelets, affect serotonin receptor function, and influence synthesis and release of a variety of neurotransmitters.
Migraine sufferers may develop magnesium deficiency due to genetic inability to absorb magnesium, inherited renal magnesium wasting, excretion of excessive amounts of magnesium due to stress, low nutritional intake, and several other reasons.
There is strong evidence that magnesium deficiency is much more prevalent in migraine sufferers than in healthy controls. Double-blind, placebo-controlled trials have produced mixed results, most likely because both magnesium deficient and non-deficient patients were included in these trials. This is akin to giving cyanocobalamine in a blinded fashion to a group of people with peripheral neuropathy without regard to their cyanocobalamine levels.
Both oral and intravenous magnesium are widely available, extremely safe, very inexpensive and for patients who are magnesium deficient can be highly effective. Considering these features of magnesium, the fact that magnesium deficiency may be present in up to half of migraine patients, and that routine blood tests are not indicative of magnesium status, empiric treatment with at least oral magnesium is warranted in all migraine sufferers.
Mauskop, A., et al., Why all migraine patients should be treated with magnesium. J Neural Transm, 2012. 119 (5): p. 575-9.


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The ability of media hype to elevate talent to iconic status, with disastrous results for the artist, is at the heart of the story on which the opera, The Portrait, is based.
We must hope that the same does not now happen to the Polish-born Russian composer, Mieczyslaw Weinberg, who has in recent times emerged posthumously from the shadow of Shostakovich in which his music has too long languished.
It is essentially a static opera, its long final scene a virtual monologue for the artist, Chartkov, the vast wealth from his painting of the aristocracy of St Petersburg bringing him nothing but artistic unhappiness leading to his death.
In this UK premiere for Opera North, the director, David Pountney, has sought to overcome the story's lack of movement by strongly characterising the minor roles at the risk of detracting audience attention from the music. Pountney's vision of the work opens with a flying lamplighter, the whole of the first act emerging as a fantasy or a crazy dream with the most elaborate and highly coloured costumes, the nobility becoming walking giants who demand that Chartkov paints them by their own description.
Vocally there is no major female role; the opera largely depends on Chartkov who is superbly sung, in this English translation, by Paul Nilon. The artist's death is a most moving moment. Overall it is splendidly performed; the Opera North orchestra supplies a vast range of subtle colours for the Bulgarian conductor, Rossen Gergov.
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Bad Moon Rising
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WASHINGTON (WWLP-AP) – Springfield Congressman Richard Neal is trying to move up into an important leadership position. The Associated Press reports that Neal told House Democrats that he is interested in the position of ranking member on the House Ways and Means Committee. If he is selected, that would make Neal the top Democrat on the committee that deals with taxes and other forms of revenue, as well as social security, Medicare, and welfare benefits.
The current ranking member of the Ways and Means Committee is Michigan Democrat Sander Levin. The 85 year-old announced prior to a Democratic congressional leadership vote Wednesday that he will not seek re-election to the position.
Neal is not the only Democrat interested in the position. California Congressman Xavier Becerra- who is currently term-limited out of his position as conference chairman- has also told Democratic members of the House that he wants to be ranking member on Ways and Means.
Regardless of who is the choice of the Democratic caucus, the chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee will be held by the Republicans, who maintained control of Congress following the 2016 elections. California Rep. Kevin Brady is the current chair of the committee.


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Today's clue was:
"Something for you to draw and write, as we make our way home tonight."
The plan was for them to open Day 11 in the car so that they would have it for our trip home on Sunday. But, with all of the packing, unpacking, and re-packing because of going from the hospital to home to out of town, I forgot to get the presents for the car.
However, they did get to open their note pads and scented holiday markers yesterday, and they immediately all started drawing and playing. Even though the clue and gift did not happen as I had planned it, it still worked out perfectly. Moments like that are teachable parenting moments to me, reminders that planning has its place in life, but so does spontaneity. To everything there is a season.


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Rain or Shine, Portland Offers Plenty of Opportunities to Get Wet!
Summer time in Portland really can't be beat. For a few short months the infamous rain showers (usually) take a vacation, letting the sun shine hot and bright and opening up a whole new set of opportunities for Portlanders to get wet! This city is surrounded in every direction by beautiful water features — endlessly flowing rivers and waterfalls, serene lakes and even the ocean are all easily accessible to the city and they are just waiting to be enjoyed. While the shopping, dining and drinking in Portland shouldn't be overlooked, make sure you set aside some time in your visit to enjoy some of the natural places that make the Pacific Northwest such a wonderful place to be!
With the official start of summer just days away, here are a few ideas of water-focused excursions that are sure to cool you off on a hot summer day in and around the Rose City.
The drive to the Pacific Ocean is only one and a half hours from Portland, making a day on the beach an easy trip from the Fulton House. Cannon Beach is a popular tourist destination where you can find easily accessible beaches and lots of shops and restaurants. Haystack rock is Cannon Beach's iconic monolith, (giant rock) that harbors tide pools teeming with sea life. This is a popular spot so if crowds aren't your cup of tea, you might opt to head either north or south to a few other less crowded beach destinations.
Ecola State Park lies just north of Cannon Beach off highway 101. The views of the coast from this park are breathtaking and always changing so a trip up here never gets old. There are several trails to take within the park that lead to secluded beaches and scenic viewpoints. The beaches are ideal for walking, with compacted sand, tons of rocks, shells, driftwood, tide pools, sea creatures and sea birds to discover –You may even spot a bald eagle or even a whales from one of the lookouts. Although the water stays pretty cold year round, many people find its briskness refreshing on a hot summer day! There are several picnic areas with barbecues, as well as restrooms available for day use. And if you feel like you just can't go all the way to the coast without seeing the landmark Haystack Rock, you're in luck! Because the view of Haystack and "the needles" from Ecola State really Park can't be beat.
Just 10 miles south of Cannon Beach on highway 101 lies a hidden gem of a beach: Oswald West State Park. A short hike through lush rainforest leads you to half-moon shaped Short Sands Beach- a secluded spot where locals come to surf, windsurf, boogie board and swim in the ocean (most people choose to don wetsuits, it's cold!) Oswald West State Park encompasses 2,474 acres with majestic views of Cape Falcon, Neahkahnie Mountain, Arch Cape and Smuggler's Cove, so you can choose to head straight for the beach or pick a trail, each provides breathtaking coastal views.
If you're up for a bit of an adventure and you don't mind the drive, point the car towards Mt. Hood and head up to Lost Lake. Sitting 3,100 feet up on the slopes of Mt. Hood, Lost Lake is an ideal introduction to the Oregon outdoors. There's an easy loop hike that takes you through ancient forests and wetlands and lots of places to dip your feet in to the 175 feet of icy blue (average water temperatures in the summer are around 65 degrees). Rowboats and canoes can be rented at the lodge and there are several excellent swimming spots along the lakeshore. The view of Mt. Hood's northwest face is perhaps the crowning glory of this spot. You don't want to miss it.
If you're looking for a place to catch some fish, head out the Columbia Gorge to Benson Lake. The lake is stocked with trout, largemouth bass, crappie, sunfish and bullhead and has good bank access. There is no boat ramp but fishers are encouraged to float in tubes and rafts. Take I-84 E to exit 30 just before Multnomah Falls but be sure you read the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations before you go.
FLOATING! A favorite summertime activity in Portland is to float down one of the regions many rivers. Think amusement park "Lazy River" rather than class 5 rapids. The Sandy and Clackamas rivers are ideal for summer floats, the former perhaps a little warmer than the latter. There really isn't much that's better than gliding merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, gently down the stream with a cold drink and your closest friends and loved ones beside you. You can dunk in the water if you get too hot, and there are several spots along each route to stop and swim or rest on the shore if you so desire. To float the Clackamas River you will need to bring your own innertubes (which can be bought several stores in Portland. We recommend individual tubes or the double ones with an inflatable cooler in the middle), snacks and beverages and your group will need two vehicles. Drive to Carver Park and leave one vehicle in the parking lot, then take your crew and all your gear to Barton Park and launch your rafts from there. You'll end up floating about five miles, which usually takes about 3-4 hours with a few short stops. There are a few sections of gentle rapids, nothing scary or dangerous- just fun! A word of warning though, this section of the river is pretty popular so be prepared to join the crowd of merry floaters!
No need to venture far from the Fulton House B&B if you're itching to get out on the water- the beautiful Willamette River is just a couple blocks from our door! You can rent kayaks or the newly popular stand up paddle boards (SUP) from Portland Kayak Company which is a short 4 block walk from the B&B, then roll your vessel another block to Willamette Park's boat launch. From here you can paddle south towards Sellwood and check out the funky houseboats on the east side of the river or you can head north and take a loop around Ross Island. The island is uninhabited and is owned by Ross Island Sand and Gravel, which mined the area extensively from 1926-2001. You can paddle right up to the processing plant which sits on the shores of Ross Island Lagoon on the island's east side. An occasional barge comes through, but action at the plant is pretty minimal these days. As you round the northern tip of the island, you get a pretty stellar view of Portland's skyline and the bridges that connect the east and west sides. Boats are rented by the hour or the day at very reasonable prices and the Fulton Pub is only a block away once you get back from your trip!
For a "two rivers for the price of one" experience (actually, it's free!) head up through North Portland to Kelley Point Park where the Willamette empties into the Columbia River. While it's not quite as picturesque as some of the other river spots I've highlighted in this post, Kelly Point Park is a charming spot for an afternoon stroll or a picnic. You can choose to wander wooded trails or follow the paved paths. There's a sandy beach by the river where you can take a dip or just walk, a big rolling lawn for picnics, games or napping, and blackberry bushes galore! Time it right and bring a few bags or Tupperware containers and you could be dining on the most delicious fresh berries you've ever tasted. The best part of this park is it's so close to the city center so you don't have to spend hours in your car to get there!
Multnomah Falls is a ubiquitous tourist landmark and it's a sight to see for sure. Multnomah Falls is Oregon's tallest waterfall and if you're going to make a trip into the gorge you really have to stop and visit. You can simply view the falls from the bottom or you can hike the 2.6 miles (roundtrip) to the top and back. If you're quick you can do it in a bout 90 minutes. It's a lovely hike with several side trails you can take to other equally stunning waterfalls, but be prepared for crowds.
A little further east from Multnomah Falls off the Historic Columbia River Highway is another great spot for a waterfall tour. Start by following the Horsetail Falls Trail, pass through a chamber behind Ponytail Falls, and then continue on Oneonta Gorge Trail to see Oneonta Gorge, Oneonta Falls and Triple Falls. You won't get to swim here but you can enjoy the refreshing mists and the shade that the gorge provides. This is also a popular area, so be prepared to share the trail with others.
If you're lucky enough to miss out on that one kind of water Portland is (in)famous for (you know, the kind that comes from the sky), make sure you check out some of the other fabulous water features this amazing region provides. Be safe and have fun, the opportunities abound!
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Fulton House Bed & Breakfast connection to Walla Walla Washington
The Fulton House, built in the late 19th century, originally served as a bordello floating in the Willamette River, one of the gambling houses and bordellos built in present-day Willamette Park. Around 1902, the house was placed on logs and dragged one block west up the hill to its present location, a lot owned by Joseph Weber, a local tanner who owned the entire block. The Weber Tannery was the largest tannery on the Northwest Coast in 1894 and operated until 1945.
Originally, the Fulton House was not in Portland but in the small town of Fulton, which was annexed by its larger neighbor. One block from the Fulton House sits the old Fulton Post Office (cc 1894), today a building containing two small shops. In the area, there is a Fulton Park and the local microbrewery known as the Fulton Pub built on land previously owned by the old Fulton Dairy. Several of the larger homes in the area, like the Fulton House, still exist.
One block east of the Fulton House is Macadam Avenue, today a major thoroughfare but once the first black-topped road out of downtown Portland; in the eastern U.S., roads are paved with "macadam" not with blacktop, hence the street name (many of Portland's early residents came from the eastern part of the country). Macadam Avenue was built to give easy access to Portland businessmen and politicians to the bars, gambling houses and bordellos, which lined the Willamette River in Willamette Park.
Having spent many years of researching the history of the Fulton House Bed & Breakfast located in Portland Oregon, it was important to take a trip to Washington State to explore the charming historical and rural town of Walla Walla to discover the historic connection between the two sites.
Frank I. Weber & Sons started a tannery in Walla Walla in 1871. The factory was located between 2nd and North Palouse streets; right in the center of town. However, his first building burned in 1879, and the building pictured above was built. By 1896, the year this picture was taken, Weber and his sons had an extensive business dealing with leathers and shoemakers' supplies all over the Northwest. Having been so successful they expanded their business to Portland, Oregon in 1889 known as the Weber Brothers Tannery.
The Weber Tannery was established by Joseph & Frank I Weber and by 1916, it was the largest tannery on the North Pacific Coast, earning approximately $150,000 a year and employing more than 36 men plus multiple family members. The Weber Tannery occupied five acres on the Willamette River bank directly across from the Riverview Cemetery.
The tannery consisted of a 100 foot by 150 foot 3-story building, which included multiple bark ho rooms, steam drying houses, vats for storage and drying rooms, a beam ho finishing room as well as other independent buildings on the acreage including a wagon shed, a garage, multiple dwellings, fuel sheds, a moorage and a wharf (today house boats at Macadam Bay). The facility was also located on the Oregon & California Railroad line, which allowed import of hides and supplies from Washington, Idaho, Colorado, Iowa and an occasional shipment from Canada. Aside from tanning leather for harnesses, footwear purposes, belting etc., considerable custom work was done. Sheep pelts, deer and fur animals skins were tanned for rugs and other purposes.
The Weber family also owned approximately three-quarters of Block 16 between Nevada and Texas streets, as well as store front/residences on Macadam Avenue and multiple family sites on Virginia Avenue. Today, at Nevada and Macadam, the Art Factors occupies the building, which was the Fulton Post Office, then the Fulton Hotel, a delicatessen, and a donut shop. Just across Macadam at the foot of Nevada, was where the Fulton train station once stood. Also along the Riverview Trolley passed on it way to the River view cemetery stop. Nearby were the Weber's Tannery, the Leach's Foundry and the Irving Company Soap Works.
Be looking for our next Blog post for more about the History of the Fulton House Bed & Breakfast and its connection to Walla Walla, Washington
Hendersonville, North Carolina – February 12, 2013
Wicked Portland The Wild & Lusty
In a recent book called "Wicked Portland" written by Finn J.D. John, you will find riveting stories of the life in Portland during the 1870s to 1890s.
Check out Chapter 4 and read about Nancy Boggs, the famous madam whose floating bordello transported her patrons up and down the Willamette River in the late 1880's.
Local legend has it that the Fulton House Bed & Breakfast is the famous bordello that had been built upon the sawdust barge once owned by Nancy Boggs.
The Fulton House Bed & Breakfast is now located on land in the area known as John's Landing and one block from the Willamette River and Willamette Park.
Riding the Waterfront Bike Path to Kelley Point Park
Yesterday was a delightful 82 degree here in the Rose City. A perfect day to enjoy a ride on the wild side of the Peninsula along a series of trails, low traffic streets, and bike lanes combining three Portland by Cycle rides — Waterfront Loop trail #8, North Portland Trail # 2 and the Sauvie Island Ride #5 destination Kelley Point Park. Click on each ride and a printable map and directions will appear.
We started our ride on one of Portland's premier trails, The Waterfront Loop #8, which offers one view after another of the Willamette River and the surrounding greenspaces. Mostly on macadam paths, with just a few short sections on streets, this is a delightful and relaxing ride. Just one block from the Fulton House Bed & Breakfast, you can link up with this loop to begin your biking trek.
Next Heading north along the Willamette River, we link up with the Portland by cycle Ride #5 at Naito Parkway and proceed to Wallace Park on NW 25th & Raleigh. After a few turns right, left, right and left again, we approach the St. Helens Road bike lane and follow highway 30 towards the St. Johns Bridge/Sauvie Island.
Once across the St. Johns Bridge, link up with the North Portland Trails # 2 and follow the directions to Kelley Point Park. At Kelley Point Park, you will see the impressive confluence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers.
All in all, a fantastic day biking and enjoying the scenery! And over +25 miles of biking!
Happy biking!
Portland's Saturday Market
Check out the link to Portland's Saturday Market! Lots of things to do and great places to eat! Go enjoy the FUN!
Cyclists — A Great Day of Touring Oregon Wine Country Plus Treat Yourself to a Fabulous Brunch at Eola Hills Winery
Today, I completed my first 2011 MAC Annual Wine Ride touring Oregon wine country and treating myself to a fabulous made-to-order gourmet brunch — without guilt!
Starting at the Eola Hills Winery in Rickreall, Oregon I wandered along 36.8 miles of scenic Polk County Wine Country, through the town of Independence and across the Willamette River on the historic Buena Vista ferry and then made a loop back to the winery. As I approached the ferry crossing, I spotted an osprey nests up on the platforms and along the route was up close and personal with two turkey buzzards feasting on a dead rabbit just a few feet from me as I crossed the dead carcass in the road. This was just an incredible day in Oregon to be cycling.
For additional information about cycling in Oregon read this article from the NY Times.
Click here for the 2011_MAC_Wine_Ride_Map.
After my ride, I returned to the Eola Hills Winery for the reward of a fabulous brunch prepared by Eola Hills Winery's master chefs that include stuffed crepes, eggs Benedict, waffles, omelets, sauteed oysters, and more, along with a choice of wine or champagne.
Check out their wonderful Menu for July 24th:
Fresh Pan Fried Oysters from Willapa Bay
Roast Beef Sliders with Onions and Cheese
Fruit Supreme w/
Fresh Fruit, Yogurt and Granola
FOUR styles of Eggs Benedict; Ultimate,
Traditional, Seafood and Veggie
Stick to your Ribs Biscuits and
Breakfast Ham
an Omelet Bar with about 20 toppings to choose
Belgian & Hazelnut Waffles along with Crepes
Country Fried
Stir Fried Veggies
Spring Mix Salad with Apples and
Platter of Watermelon
Cold Cucumber
homemade desserts and much more.
And don't forget to belly up to the wine tasting bar to sample their wine selections and take home a bottle of their outstanding wines. I particularly like their 2009 Pinot Gris and their Pacific Blanc a Oregon White Wine after a hot day biking the latter that I am sipping now as a draft this post.
The Eola Hills Winery is approximately 58 minutes from the Fulton House Bed & Breakfast in Portland, Oregon. Bring your bikes and enjoy a day of cycling Oregon.
Geocaching in Portland, Oregon
Look for the Fulton House Bed & Breakfast's geocaching site.
Welcome to Geocaching
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment.
Look for the clues about the Fulton House Bed & Breakfast's history from the book "Weird Oregon", Your Travel Guide to Oregon's Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets by Al Eufrasio & Jeff Davis.
Could the Fulton House be Nancy Bogg's Floating Bordello? Legend has it that she was a shrewd business woman and after years of being raiding in downtown by Portland Police she place her bordello on a barge in the Willamette River and eluded raids by docking on the opposite side of the river when police planned raids in downtown Portland. She was also known to welcome police trying to board her scow with a shower of steaming hot water from a fire hose, fed by her boiler.
The Fulton House Bed & Breakfast was originally located on the Willamette River and rolled to its current site on logs with the help of draft horses. And it was a former bordello. The Fulton House's was owned by the Weber Tannery Company which was the largest tannery on the Northwest Coast in 1894. The Weber Tannery Company was located on what currently is the site of Marine Powers Park in South Portland across from River View Cemetery.
To this day when digging in the back yard of the Fulton House, you will find pieces of history such as pieces of leather, harnesses and an occasional trolley token of the Virginia Street Trolley.
Get involved in geocaching and preserve a bit of Portland history by sharing your new find with family members and friends.
Happy Trails,
The Fulton House Bed & Breakfast Staff
Gorge Biking the Historic Columbia River Highway
Get on your bike and experience the "King of Roads", the Historic Columbia River Highway (HCRH), America's first scenic highway. The Friends of the Historic Columbia River Highway, a nonprofit organization, is organizing the fourth annual Gorge Ride.
This gorgeous route starts from the Gorge Discovery Center in The Dalles and travels along this majestic road and the HCRH State Trail. The ride goes all the way to the Senator Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead near Hood River then returns to the start. This route with world-class scenery is a combination of historic highway that is open to motor vehicles and the quiet HCRH State Trail that is open only to hikers and cyclists.
Highlights of the 38.5 mile ride include the breathtaking panorama at Rowena Crest, a special visit to the grounds of the historic Mayerdale Estate and a remarkable journey through the restored Mosier Twin Tunnels. The proceeds from this fully supported ride go toward restoring and reconnecting the Historic Columbia River Highway from The Dalles to Troutdale by its 100th Birthday, June 7, 2016.
Come back after a day of biking and enjoy soaking in our luxurious hot tub. Or sip a glass of wine on the patio either way you will enjoy your stay at the Fulton House Bed & Breakfast.


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On Saturday, January 31st, 19 of Roberto Clemente Community Academy's amazing teachers became members of the Digital Leadership Corps (DLC) and began a professional development journey to transform their classrooms into the digital age while addressing the Common Core State Standards and the International Baccalaureate pedagogy. These 19 teachers have committed to attend five 8-hour professional development sessions with Discovery Education, receive in-class coaching on implementation of the strategies they are learning, and becoming leaders among their peers in terms of implementing technology in the classroom to fully engage Clemente students in their own learning.
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Hostess is betting on a sweet comeback for Twinkies when they return to shelves next month.
The company that went bankrupt after an acrimonious fight with its unionized workers last year is back up and running under new owners and a leaner structure. It says it plans to have Twinkies and other snack cakes back on shelves starting July 15.
Based on the outpouring of nostalgia sparked by its demise, Hostess is expecting a blockbuster return next month for Twinkies and other sugary treats, such as CupCakes and Donettes. The company says the cakes will taste the same but that the boxes will now bear the tag line "The Sweetest Comeback In The History Of Ever."
"A lot of impostor products have come to the market while Hostess has been off the shelves," said Daren Metropoulos, a principal of the investment firm Metropoulos & Co., which teamed with Apollo Global Management to buy a variety of Hostess snacks.
Hostess Brands was struggling for years before it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in early 2012. Workers blamed the troubles on years of mismanagement, as well as a failure of executives to invest in brands to keep up with changing tastes. The company said it was weighed down by higher pension and medical costs than its competitors, whose employees weren't unionized.
— Associated Press
An independent panel is recommending that the World Bank scrap a contentious ranking of countries meant to evaluate the ease of doing business.
The annual "Doing Business" report, first published by the World Bank in 2003, ranks 185 countries by aggregating 10 indicators such as starting a business, getting construction permits, electricity and credit, registering property, protecting investors, paying taxes and enforcing contacts.
It has motivated reforms in some countries but has also come under attack by nations that did poorly in the rankings, notably China. The United States, the Washington-based World Bank's largest shareholder, supports the ranking system.
The independent review, set up by the World Bank and published Monday, concluded the index is open to misinterpretation and listed a host of problems, including the relevance of information gathered.
— Associated Press
l Britain's Vodafone PLC has launched a takeover bid for Germany's biggest cable operator, Kabel Deutschland, as part of its push to dominate media services in its biggest market. Vodafone, a British cellphone company with wide international interests, confirmed Monday it will offer 87 euros per share for Kabel Deutschland, whose management accepted the terms. The deal values the German company at 7.7 billion euros ($10.2 billion), or 10.7 billion euros when including 3 billion euros in net debt.
l Microsoft said Monday that it would support Oracle software on its cloud-based platforms, a tie-up aimed at improving the rivals' chances against nimbler Web-based computing companies chipping away at their traditional businesses. The two industry leaders have competed for decades to sell technology to the world's largest companies. But they face growing pressure from new rivals selling often-cheaper services based in remote data centers, and they are rushing to adapt.
l J.C. Penney will likely learn in August whether it can sell certain Martha Stewart-branded home goods it has been prevented from stocking due to a lawsuit by rival Macy's. Closing arguments in the lawsuit have been scheduled for Aug. 1, Macy's attorney Theodore Grossman said Monday.
l Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus plans to raise up to $100 million by returning to the stock market with an initial public offering. The plan to go public, announced in a regulatory filing Monday, comes about eight years after private-equity firms TPG Capital and Warburg Pincus bought Neiman Marcus for $5.1 billion. Neiman Marcus has benefited from affluent shoppers who are willing to drop $1,000 for a pair of stilettos. During the recession, Neiman Marcus was not as hurt by the consumer spending pullback as other retailers, because the wealthy suffered less in the poor economy.
l The only two McDonald's restaurants in the United States that were serving food prepared according to Islamic law have stopped several weeks after a $700,000 settlement over a lawsuit that alleged the items weren't consistently halal. The fast-food giant said in a statement Monday that the locations in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn, which has a large Muslim population, are no longer offering a halal McChicken sandwich or Chicken McNuggets in order "to focus on our national core menu."
— From news services
l 8:30 a.m.: Durable goods.
l 9 a.m.: S&P/Case-Shiller home price index.
l 9 a.m.: New-home sales report issued.
l 10 a.m.: Consumer confidence.
l Earnings: Barnes and Noble, Carnival, Lennar, Smith & Wesson, Walgreen.


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Introductory guide to packet-level analysis and troubleshooting of TCP/IP networks. This book defines the typical packet structures seen on a TCP/IP network (IP, UDP/IP, TCP/IP, ICMP, ARP structures) as well as the field structures and functionality of these basic packets. The book also defines the most effective tools for troubleshooting TCP/IP networks. Includes chapter tests and several trace files for practice.
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text: My great niece on husband's side just contacted me via fb. I haven't seen this child since she was maybe 6 yrs old. Full blown difficult child full tilt pretty much from the get go. Partly due to terrible parenting on newphew's ex's part, whom also is a full blown difficult child (and the reason he finally gave up on the marriage), part may due to genetics since her mom is also a difficult child. We've not seen husband's nephew in ages, years in fact. They don't have much money to travel. Now I have this 16 yr old telling me she's desperate to contact her dad, that she knows I'm family, and could I please give her his address and phone number. Sad part is, I couldn't do that if I wanted to because we don't have either. But I am friends with nephews current wife (been married about 13 yrs or so) on fb as well. I'm wondering, as I type this, why she just didn't look up her stepmom for the info? She was very polite about it. But I think I'm going to contact nephew's wife and let her know. Because I haven't got a clue what is going on with his child or anything about that relationship. He's a good man and one of the best Dad's I've ever known. His current wife is much like I am, a no nonsense type who would treat pretty much any child like her own. But I do know via mother in law and husband's bro's wife that there were some major issues on occasion with the ex. Not sure how to answer the child though. I was a bit shocked to find a mail buy her to begin with. I have a vague memory of Nichole saying something along the lines of the girl tried to friend her.........and Nichole said her name couldn't be caity (Nichole was thinking katie) because that was her sister's name and she knew this girl was NOT her sis. Until I explained that obviously great niece goes by a shortened version of her name. lol (the two girls got into a rather heated difficult child type arguement) Ahhh the people fb tend to draw out of the woodwork.