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The South Troy Dodgers fought to get into extra innings Friday night, but were unable to gain the desired result as they dropped a 3-1 decision in eight innings to the Connecticut Bombers at Geer Field to fall into the loser's bracket of the 2014 Connie Mack World Series qualifier.
Catcher Danny Maynard, who tied the game in the bottom of the seventh with an RBI double that plated shortstop Kevin Smith, says South Troy has some work to do.
South Troy (19-2) returns to Geer Field on Saturday morning for an elimination game vs. the Connecticut Blue Jays. Game time is 9. If the Dodgers prevail, they will compete again at 5.
"This is a resilient group of guys," Maynard said. "We have a bunch of returning guys (from the 2013 World Series team) and we have to step up and show the other guys how it is going to have to be. We have to fight."
"We have to win the same amount of games. We just can't lose now," South Troy coach Kevin Rogers said.
South Troy starter Jake Bernardo worked seven solid innings.
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Andre Marreno delivered a one-out RBI single in the eighth for the Bombers and Andrew Natale added a bloop double with two outs.
Lefty pitcher Ethan Lonardelli, who is headed to Sacred Heart, allowed only one hit over the first six innings vs. South Troy. He departed after allowing the double to deep center by Maynard.
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It's so hard to resist: just one more episode, and one more after that. Before you know it 4am is here and you've got work in 5 hours. But it's not the lack of sleep that kills you the next day, it's the craving for just one more episode of that show that has you […]continue reading
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With the artCircles iPad app, you can take a spin — literally — through current and classic artwork from around the world. Explore by color, words, musicians, artists, innovators and designers to select the right piece just for you. Each spin through the app reveals new works of art to inspire or educate both you and your family — you never know what will inspire you next! With this app, you have the ability to create your own personal collection, share your favorites on Facebook or through email and purchase reproductions of your favorite pieces. You can even have your new artwork framed in a variety of custom frames before it is shipped to you.
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The Art app features more than 200 artists with full biographies directly from Wikipedia. Learn about each artist, customize your own gallery, turn on a beautiful automated slideshow, quiz yourself on art facts, save pictures to your mobile device, email pictures to a friend and search the entire contents of the app. Don't worry parents! The Art app is kid-friendly as it has an optional parental control to hide all nude and horror pictures.
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The Museum of Modern Art in New York showcases the world's finest collections of contemporary and modern art. With the MoMA app, you can take this world-famous museum with you whereever you go! While the MoMA app can be an excellent resource to visitors of the museum, you don't have to actually be there — or anywhere near New York — to experience the beauty of the MoMA collections. Learn about the different artists, art terms and view pieces from afar or use the app during your visit to find out about the current exhibits, plan your visit, search the collections, take multimedia tours or create a soundtrack for your visit.
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|Laython Landis' last meeting is Tuesday.
The five-member board representing San Lorenzo and parts of San Leandro and unincorporated Alameda County lost their anonymity last December when long-time member Laython Landis inexplicably uttered the n-word during a committee meeting.
He was later censured by the board, not only for the comment, but a host of undisclosed transgressions. His colleagues also stripped him his committee assignments.
After numerous and increasingly vocal calls for Landis' ouster, he announced his retirement last month from the board after more than four decades of service. On Tuesday, Landis will attend his last meeting as a board member.
Earlier this month, the Oro Loma board decided to appoint Landis' replacement rather than deferring to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors or a special election. According to Oro Loma staff, such an election would have cost more than $500,000.
A two-person ad hoc committee was also approved and includes Board President Tim Becker and new member Shelia Young. Notice of an opening on the board will be posted Mar. 23 and application due on April 12, according to the staff report. Qualified applicant will be invited to address the board at the April 21 meeting.
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Covers techniques and practice in reading and enjoying literature in its various forms: poetry, drama, prose fiction, and film. Examines such features of literary meanings as imagery, characterization, narration, and patterning in sound and sense. Offered: AWSp.
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The intention of this course is to offer techniques and practice reading and enjoying literature. Specifically, we will explore approaches to literature that emphasize what is said in the text itself rather than what it "symbolizes" or its "deeper meaning." To help us, we will read a selection of texts that, just like we will, grapple with the task of interpretation and the stakes of reading as they bear on our experience of reality.
Texts will likely include Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edgar Allen Poe, Herman Melville, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Wallace Stevens, Ezra Pound, H.D., T.S. Eliot, William Carlos Williams, Gertrude Stein, James Agee, Mark Danielewski, and Paul Auster.
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A student who is still studying at college is preparing to launch his first business thanks to exposure gained in an enterprise contest.
New College Stamford student Joe Hambleton, 18, will hold a pop-up shop for his new clothing business Divon in the college foyer on January 26.
Joe was runner-up in this year's Startup! Stamford competition. But he was introduced to Andrew Seaman, who runs My Business Workwear, and offered a chance to develop his idea.
Joe and Andrew have worked together to develop a smart clothing brand aimed at students. And Joe is now ready to show off his ideas to the world.
He said: "I'm having a pop-up shop at New College Stamford in the entrance for the day. Then I will have a website and try to get into as many shops as I can.
"I'm just trying to keep things locally-sourced, affordable for students with the best quality we can get for the best price.
"I've been interested in clothing since I was young. I wanted to launch my own brand for a while. This opportunity came along and I thought I would give it a go. Then all of a sudden I was launching in four weeks. It's really exciting."
Startup! Stamford mentors are now working with the 2016 entrants to develop their business ideas. Joe puts a lot of his success down to the exposure and advice he got during the competition. He said: "It was really worthwhile entering the competition. I almost feel like I got a better prize than if I had won."
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Turning the corner of 2nd & Broadway in downtown Nashville, I come across this young man. Shoe-less, torn pants, and messy dreadlocks. I am immediately drawn in. He pulls out a small, worn book and begins to read familiar words, capturing my heart:
"Rend your heart and not your garments.
Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and abounding in love..."
(Joel 2:13)
His tone is peaceful, not preaching; respectful, not rash. I stop and listen.
I continue taking pictures, capturing the moment. My senses fully alive.
He reminds me of a modern day John the Baptist, standing out amongst society, but clearly comfortable in his own skin. Others walk by: businessmen, tourists, and construction workers alike. No one else stops to listen. They don't even appear to hear His Words.
Deaf ears, blind eyes. We've all been there. Some of us still are.
Oh, but to miss the beauty of the moment, the invitation, the LOVE.
To know Love, to experience Love, to be Loved.
We are all hungry for it, hurting for it, desiring it.
And yet, there it is. Right before us. Calling to us, wooing us, inviting us.
We walk away even emptier than before.
I snap another photo of the building across the street, tuck my camera in my back pocket, and lay my hand firmly on his shoulder.
"God bless you," I whisper, not wanting to interrupt his flow.
"I hear you. I see you. I welcome you," my heart longs to say.
Walking away, I respond to the One who has been wooing me, calling me, inviting me.
"I hear You. I see You. I welcome You."
Just a reminder, you can now find me over at my new website. I've noticed traffic still showing up here, so I thought I would continue posting in both places for a while long.
Hope you had a blessed Easter. Keep pressing into LOVE, and KEEP LIVING A BLESSED LIFE!
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So I'm confused here. Was Bettina in a 1 year (in her words, brief) relationship or was it 5 years? She has said two different things.
Can anybody clear this up?
My understanding was they were together for 4 years prior and married for 1 year. I really like Bettina but how can she say it was a quick decision if they dated for 4 years?Originally Posted by mears25;2616923;
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I have taped the shows since Ep 1. Wednesdays we have Bachelor Night at my friends house. I will be watching again tonight and pay close attention.
Let us know what you find out. I can see where she could think she was too young when she married. That would make sense but not that it was a quick decision.Originally Posted by mears25;2616961;
I understood five year relationship including one year of marriage & she was very young. She told Brad on the yacht she has not been in a relationship for the last year & half to two years. That makes her about 20 when she married or maybe 19.
Actually, she would have met her husband at 19 and married at 23 or 24, divorced at 25 and single for 2 - 2 1/2 years.Originally Posted by intheblind;2617038;
Does that sound about right?
I am not so sure the 5 year relationship was the same person as the marriage. Stephi asks "oh, was that the five year relationship". We hear a yes but it doesn't sound like Bettina to me. And then it is kind of choppy with Bettina saying something...someone go back and see if I am crazy...Just didn't sound like that "yes" fit into the convo.
Sorry to quote myself, but I listened to this again and there is no "yes" but a hmmm and my daughter says it is Bettina's voice, so I guess i was wrong.Originally Posted by onlyme;2617081;
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This is what was said and it sounds like Bettina to me but I don't remember her saying she rushed into it. I do remember her telling Brad it was a mistake. I must be nuts but I'm going back to the sailboat date to watch.
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That would explain some things. Conveniently Bonzo barters with figurines... Bonzo likes figurines... Bonzo like money. It's easy to see where this is going <3
I respect the work ethics and the overall strategy that line of work requires. The waiting has to kill you though. Then again, you may be a patient person. Whichever is more factual then perceptual.
... ... Either Getsuka or Alter Saber.... OR try for Kallen Bride -_- life is a total b!tch sometimes. But I guess that is my own ideology biting me in the rear end.
Gotta say... Getsuka does look nice. Pale in comparison to Alter Saber though. Alter Saber is kicked to the curb by Kallen bride though... The choice is obvious, the thing is the quantity or een possibility.
I guess it's the attempts that count <3
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A little news, custom weapons for knightmares, fully compatible.
One of my sutherland kindly offered to be "male model"
There're more weapon models, guns, machine guna, bazooka, sniper rifle, rifle, beam rifle, minigun, shotguns....
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His blog says "Worldwide" from what I say. As in, he works via Celga or another third party to import?
From what I say he has a Guilford offshoot Action!! Gloucester... There is a difference between Guilford's Gloucester and the rest of the Royal Guards...? From what I remember the only thing that was different was the pilots. Guilford and Darlton being the named ones.
Working through ebay / Celga sounds tedious on both his and the client's part. Still, he should be respected and acknowledged for doing what he is doing.
Out of that, I'm thinking of just going 'Sod it to hell with a post card' and just getting the Getsuka, I've gotten my Akatsuki Jikisan (I won't open until I got my own place and sacred area meant only for watching anime and playing videogames in spare time.)
...I probably should get my hands on other stuff, too. A good deal of CG stuff is limited because of several factors. Oh well, as soon as I get my own account I can buy my stuff.. among other things. (yes, i'm referring to you Bonzo.)
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Since I got my SSI, I'm able to open several options then before.
Tamashii Robot Spirit Lancelot Club is located in Hong Kong, I'm going to (pre?) order it tomorrow.
I need to get my ID and bank account to get Getsuka, but that isn't the problem -- It actually works out favorable... IF they haven't taken it down/ran out of Getsukas as a result of the wait.
R2 boxsets are a must for me, and I already have the first boxset (limited edition) and planning on buying the second and possibly third tomorrow.
...and after I get my ID on thursday i'll be able to operate however I please on Ebay without needing consent. (course, i'm not stupid. I would know how much money I'd have.)
Wish me luck on my CG merchandise rampage.
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Kallen bride.
And a flamenco dress isn't like that.
On a side note, the picture of Kallen is a nasty one as well, gosh.
At least give her a pretty face instea of this mellow expression -_-
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....The mellow expression could be worse, you know. A lot worse. I would've preferred a smile myself, or even a smile and a wink. But the mellow expression can be nice too...?
Though yes, flamenco dancer is a tad insulting, don't you think? Nevertheless I doubt I'll be able to get Kallen bride. Just have to settle with Club and Getsuka, I guess.
Hope you enjoy yours though, Lolipopo~
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As an Account Manager in one of the fastest-growing verticals of Oracle Data Cloud, you will help automotive advertisers and agencies understand how to best solve their marketing challenges through the application of Oracle Data Cloud's digital audience and measurement solutions.
The ideal candidate is passionate about learning with a strong interest in the automotive industry, advertising, and digital media. This person will be actively engaged with clients and internal teams to ensure an optimal end-to-end client experience. This person will thrive in a dynamic, fast paced and continuously evolving environment.
Oracle Data Cloud is on the cutting edge in the development of data driven targeting and measurement methodologies for digital campaigns across various digital channels: open web display, video, mobile and social. Success will require multi-tasking, strong communication skills, self-motivation, attention to detail, leadership, critical thinking, enthusiasm, and determination. You'll be at the center of this as an Account Manager on Oracle Data Cloud's Automotive team.
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Establish and maintain working relationship with automotive advertisers and agencies, becoming the client's go-to-resource
Participate in discussions to map customer needs to Oracle Data Cloud products and services
Lead engagement with internal Auto Strategy team to determine technical feasibility of custom engagement requests
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Support all finance activities for sales region, including forecasting, trending and insights reviews, revenue recognition alignment, etc.
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Royal Ascot favourite Estimate tests positive for morphine, with early indications suggesting it consumed contaminated feed product. (The Telegraph)
European champions Real Madrid bolstered their incredible attacking line after World Cup Golden Boot winner James Rodriguez completed his £63m move from Monaco. The Colombia international has signed a six-year-deal to link up with the likes of Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Toni Kroos and was paraded at the Bernabeu on Tuesday night. (Daily Mail)
Jose Mourinho has vowed he wants to dominate the new season - and lay the platform for a Blue decade. (The Mirror)
Jürgen Klopp has ruled out Manchester United signing the central defender Mats Hummels and has said that Marco Reus will not be leaving Borussia Dortmund either. The attacking midfielder has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich. (The Guardian)
The new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has continued his demands for improvements to the training complex he inherited, by ordering the creation of two superior training pitches which will today be laid using the same turf as his players will perform on at Old Trafford. (The Independent)
The possibility of James Anderson missing the end of the Test series against India remains alive after the ICC confirmed this afternoon that his hearing on the level 3 Code of Conduct charge brought by the opposition will be held on August 1. (The Times)
UNDER-FIRE Alastair Cook will continue as captain after England selectors announced their 13-man squad for the third Test against India on Sunday. (The Express)


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Hey there computer-forum people.
Since last Friday the explorer.exe appears as "not responding" right after Windows 7 finished loading.
My desktop is all black, the task-bar as well and it only shows the date and time.
Running it in any way only leads to it crashing again.
Also Windows is taking a lot longer to load now. I'm 5-10 seconds in the welcome screen in oppose to 0.5 seconds previously.
Everything else is still working fine though, I can do everything I always did by simply starting things through the run-command in the task-manager.
Still it shouldn't be like this.
My PC is rather new, couple months old only, but the support from the site I ordered it didn't respond yet.
What I did so far:
First I did the obligatory malware-scans, which didn't really fix the issue.
Then I reset my Windows to a former point, it helped, everything was back to normal, until I started my PC the next day.
(I was able to start and shut it down w/o any problem before.)
Then I reinstalled it from scratch, from the DVD, again everything was fine until the next day.
I got my Windows on my SSD and my regular programs and such on my HDD, so so far I only did stuff to the SSD, as I don't really want to reinstall everything else unless I really have to.
My system:
OS: Windows 7 (64bit / Home Premium)
CPU: i7 3770K
GPU: Geforce GTX 680
Sound: Creative Soundblaster X-FI Titanium
SSD: Samsung 830 Series 256GB
HDD: Western Digital WDC WD1002FAEX-00Y9A0 (1TB)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LE Plus
So...is there anything I can do to try and fix this?
Is there perhaps something on my HDD that breaks everything (I only got Steam, Firefox, Skype and some games on it, nothing really exotic.) or could it be a hardware problem causing the explorer to continually die?
Because life's "a bit" easier WITH the desktop, task-bar and start menu working. ^^


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- The battery pack is non-removable, which can be a hassle while changing or replacing the battery pack.
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If you don't have a budget constraint, and are looking for a lightweight tablet with state of the art features, good looks and a prestigious brand name, then look no further than the Apple iPad Air 2. It has a sleek and lightweight body that adds to its elegant look and the high-tech engineering makes the best in class device for techies.


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Plenary Meeting of the Pre-Conference Informal Consultations
Remarks by Mr. Sha Zukang, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Secretary-General of the 2012 UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)
19 June 2012, Rio de Janeiro
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am sure you have all reached the tipping point of physical exhaustion. Day and night, we have been working so hard. It has been very tough.
So I am especially pleased to join the host government of Brazil in announcing that the negotiations have come to a successful conclusion. We now have a text, which will be formally adopted by the Conference.
I wish to emphasize that we are highly appreciative of the leadership of the Brazilian government, and the inclusive manner in which they led the consultations.
We think the text contains a lot of actions. Let me highlight quickly some salient features of the text. There are many others.
You have agreed to establish an inclusive and transparent intergovernmental process on Sustainable Development Goals, with a view to developing these goals to be agreed by the United Nations General Assembly.
You have agreed on a path-breaking chapter on the green economy, as one of the important tools for achieving sustainable development.
You have established a universal intergovernmental high level political forum, which will energize the follow-up of Rio+20.
You have agreed to strengthen UNEP.
You have agreed to enhance the engagement of the private sector and partnerships.
You have invited, for example, the private sector to make 'corporate sustainability reporting' a part of their responsibility.
And, you have taken concrete steps to ensure the focus on means of implementation, especially of finance and technology.
You have reaffirmed all past principles from Rio 1992 and Agenda 21, including common but differentiated responsibilities.
You have reaffirmed political commitment to sustainable development and the future we want.
You have adopted a 10-year framework on sustainable consumption and production.
You have made significant advances in sectoral and cross-sectoral issues, including energy, oceans and many other issues.
You have recognized the importance of voluntary commitments and called for a registry of voluntary commitments.
And the role of civil society and Major Groups has been emphasized as never before.
The role of science in the service of policy for sustainable development is another strong achievement.
If these actions are implemented, and if follow-up measures are taken, it will – indeed – make a tremendous difference in generating positive global change.
Of course, this document is the product of intensive protracted negotiations.
And therefore, it is a compromise text.
Like all negotiations, there will be some countries that feel the text could be more ambitious. Or, others who feel their own proposals could be better reflected. While still others might prefer to have their own language.
But, let's be clear, multilateral negotiations require give and take.
The spirit of compromise is the mark of a good consensus. And, it is crucial if all countries are to be on board, take ownership, and share a collective commitment.
This is the only way forward if we want to harness the necessary action for advancing, together, on a path of sustainable development.
And personally, I am very pleased that delegations have come together for the success of the conference.
I would like to express my deep appreciation to the Government of Brazil, the State and City of Rio de Janeiro and especially the people of Rio de Janeiro.
I thank all the Member States for showing their solidarity in these negotiations.
I thank civil society, which has made a major contribution to this process, especially in terms of inputs. You provided over 70 per cent of the total inputs to the zero outcome document.
I thank the Bureau of the Preparatory Committee and the Co-Chairs, Ambassador John Ashe of Antigua and Barbuda and Ambassador Kim Sook of the Republic of Korea.
I also want to thank my team. The United Nations Secretariat is often said not to be efficient or coherent, so fragmented. But occasionally we meet expectations.
Thank you very much.


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Although this design may be bold, the striking strand features dyed pink quartz and reconstituted turquoise beads that alternate between small pink acrylic spacer beads for an unforgettable, eye-catching look. You'll be sure to stand out from the flock with this accessory!Details
Reconstituted turquoise is enhanced through a process in which genuine gemstone fragments are powdered and bonded with resin to reinforce the stone.
All weights pertaining to gemstones, including diamonds, are minimum weights. Additionally, please note that many gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty. View Gemstone Enhancements and Special Care Requirements for important information.
Barrel Clasp: Used on most rope chains to make the chain more secure. The barrel clasp looks like part of the chain and twists to get a pendant on and off.
Lobster Claw Clasp: As a traditional clasp style found in bracelets and necklaces, the lobster claw is generally reserved for heavier styles that may need added strength. The closure's shape is more oblong, similar to a teardrop shape, and is controlled by a tip that opens and closes the spring in the clasp. This type is also considered a more expensive finding that can add to the overall value of the jewelry piece.
Magnetic Clasp: The popularity of the magnetic clasp has greatly increased in recent years. It is a quick and easy way to secure jewelry while not having to fuss with a tiny clasp, which can be difficult if you have long fingernails, arthritic hands or other mobility challenges. A magnetic clasp relies on a strong internal magnet that works to pull both ends of the clasp together. In most cases, a magnetic clasp is used for light to medium weight jewelry pieces that do not put excessive stress on the magnet.
S-Clasp: An S-shaped piece of metal that connects a chain by hooking metal rings on each end of the S-shape.
Slide Insert Clasp: This type of clasp is exactly as it sounds. With a box-like shape that is hollow on the inside, the wearer will slide the nearly-flat tab into the box until it clicks, indicating a secure closure. On some jewelry, a slide insert clasp will be accompanied by a side safety catch, which adds strength and security to the clasp. Although this type of clasp is found on both bracelets and necklaces, it is particularly popular on bracelet styles. These types of clasps are often reserved for more expensive jewelry.
Spring Ring Clasp: One of the most common closure types, the spring ring clasp is typically used for light to medium weight bracelets or necklaces. It is round in its design and features a small tip which controls the opening and closing of the spring. The circle then closes around another smaller loop or link at the other end of the strand.
Toggle Clasp: A toggle clasp is a narrow piece of metal, usually designed in the shape of a bar, which is then pushed through a circular ring to act as a fastener. Unlike the lobster claw or spring ring clasps, a toggle clasp is not controlled by a spring. The pretty design is less secure than other closure types, but is usually meant to be a big part of the design and is meant to "show". The clasp is an attractive way to secure a chunkier link bracelet or necklace.
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With its uniquely mystical appearance, quartz was the "rock crystal" used in ancient times to make crystal balls. It was believed to attract energy and is still considered to be spiritual today. The gemstone was once believed to be a compact form of ice. In fact, the Greeks originally named quartz "krystallos," meaning ice, but this terminology soon applied to any type of crystal.
Often identified by its six-sided prism shape, quartz is the most common mineral on Earth, found in nearly every environment throughout the globe. With a ranking of 7.0 on the Mohs Scale, it is a component of almost every rock type and occurs in virtually every color imaginable. Quartz has a great amount varieties that are well-known by other names, including amethyst, citrine, ametrine, rock crystal, agate, druzy, chalcedony, tigers eye and many more. There are also several varieties that hold the name "quartz," including rose quartz, smokey quartz and rutilated quartz.
The pale pink color of quartz is known as rose quartz, the traditional gift for couples celebrating their 2 nd anniversary. It is a delicate powder pink color that ranges from transparent to translucent. Transparent rose quartz is quite rare and is usually so pale that it does not show much color, except in large sizes. The translucent quality of rose quartz is much more common and is used for jewelry and carvings.
Rose quartz is probably one of the most prized stones for its mystical properties. Known as the "Heart Stone," it is believed to have incredible powers to balance emotions and open the heart. Folklore says rose quartz can comfort brokenhearted people, bringing healing and clarity to the heart and allowing the wearer to learn to trust again. The stone is also said to foster happiness and the joy of life by bringing about contentment in love and filling one with optimism, tenderness and gentleness.
In addition to helping with romantic love, rose quartz is believed to enhance all other forms of love as well, including self-love, platonic and maternal. Its loving, nurturing energy is said to take away fears, resentment and anger and replace them with feelings of higher self-esteem and confidence. This soothing stone is also thought to balance emotions and heal emotional wounds. It is said to be especially powerful in times of stress or loss, bringing peace and calm to the wearer.
Ranging in color from nearly black to smoky brown, smoky quartz is transparent and owes its warm earthen hue to exposure to natural radioactivity. Care must be taken since its rich color will fade in the sun. Spelled either "smoky" or "smokey," this variety of quartz is often incorrectly called "smoky topaz."
Smoky quartz is believed to help dissolve negative energy and release stress. It is said to be a mild sedative with a relaxing effect that calms, soothes and restores balance and harmony. Folklore says the gem can embrace dark areas with light and love and therefore clear and cleanse the body both physically and emotionally. Smoky quartz is thought to be a warm, friendly and down-to-earth gem.
Rutilated quartz is a type of transparent rock crystal that contains long, fine needles of rutile crystals (titanium dioxide). These highly valued inclusions form a landscape of shining gold needles in an array of patterns that is breathtakingly beautiful. These golden inclusions are also known as Venus hair, Cupid's darts and fleches d'amour ("arrows of love"). There is a less well-known variety called tourmalinated quartz that, instead of golden rutile, forms black or dark green tourmaline crystals.
Although rutilated quartz is usually cut as a cabochon, it can be a difficult stone to attain a smooth surface without pits. This is because rutile ranks a 6.0 on the Mohs Scale , while quartz ranks 7.0. The difference in hardness between the two materials, and because of the way rutile forms inside, causes problems when cutting. Each final cut piece is unique, with no two being exactly alike. Modern folklore says rutilated quartz brings forth each person's strengths, originality and ability to relate to others.
Tourmalinated quartz is a clear form of quartz with silver-tone filaments and threads of black tourmaline running through it. Because tourmalinated quartz is a combination of quartz and tourmaline, it has influences and characteristics of both these gems.
All quartz rock that is absent of color is deemed rock crystal. This category of quartz has the clarity of pure water, without as much as a hint of pigment. While this colorless quartz is too common to be considered a precious gemstone, it is still beautiful, as well as affordable. Rock crystal is commonly used in decorative carvings, figurines and chandeliers. It is also easy to cut, making it well suited in the creation of eye-catching jewelry.
Phantom quartz is a variety of quartz which, over the course of millions of years, forms over existing rock crystals. It takes its name from the particular structure of the trigonal crystals that form within its shape, known as the phantom. Found mostly in Austria, Brazil, Madagascar, Switzerland and the United States, phantom quartz can also be found in smoky quartz, citrines and amethysts. These phantoms, or the inner crystals, are usually composed of other minerals such as chlorite, goethite, hematite or even other kinds of quartz like the smoky and milky quartz.
Mention of phantom quartz is found in 2000-year-old texts where it was believed to have formed on ice hidden in dark caverns for millions of years. This ice, when exposed to extreme cold, got encased with the quartz, thus trapping the phantom within. Perhaps because of their elusive beginnings, phantom quartz are sometimes referred to as ghost crystals, specter crystals or even shadow crystals.
One of the oldest known gems, turquoise has been prized for thousands of years. The Egyptians believed it had powerful mystical properties, and turquoise jewelry has been found interred with 7,500-year-old mummies. Ancient manuscripts from Persia, India, Afghanistan and Arabia say that the health of a person wearing turquoise could be assessed by variations in the color of the stone. Montezuma's treasure, now displayed in the British Museum, includes a carved serpent covered by a mosaic of turquoise.
Turquoise was especially revered by the Native American culture, an association that dates back to the Aztec empire more than 700 years ago. For the Aztecs, turquoise was reserved for the gods and mere mortals were forbidden to wear it. They believed it to be a gem of good fortune and a commodity more valuable than gold. Native Americans believed turquoise protected people from demons and they even placed turquoise in tombs to guard the dead. The stone's colors were thought to be symbolically blue for the heavens and green for the earth. Often warriors tied turquoise to their bows to ensure accurate shots.
Today, turquoise is still believed to provide protection and bring luck. It is said to also promote prosperity, love, healing, courage and friendship. The stone is thought to relax the mind and ease mental tension.
The gem's opaque turquoise color varies from shades of greenish blue to deep cobalt to sky blue. Some varieties display white or brown matrixes, which are streaks of the mother stone from which they came, while others have veins of black matrix running through them. Generally, the bluer the blue, the more highly valued the stone. A clear, even texture without mottling or veins is also preferred. The most rare and valuable color is an intense azure, but the most common is the mild to medium sky blue. Sometimes imitated by minerals such as chrysocolla, turquoise stones are often dyed or colored with coatings of various resins.
In the 13th century, turquoise was mistakenly believed to have come from the country of Turkey. Hence, its name came from the French word for Turkey, "Turquie". The stone was actually brought to Europe from Persia (now Iran), via Turkey. It is a mineral usually found in association with copper deposits and is sometimes mined as a by-product of copper mining.
Although turquoise is found in desert regions worldwide, especially in the southwestern United States, perhaps the finest and most valuable comes from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Globe, Arizona. It is named after the Sleeping Beauty Mountain which resembles a reclined woman in a slumbering state. Its turquoise is world renowned for its beauty that ranges from pure robin's egg blue to a darker royal blue.
While only ranking between 5.0 and 6.0 on the Mohs Scale of hardness, turquoise remains quite popular for jewelry. In Europe, turquoise rings are given as forget-me-not gifts, while in the United States, the stone is given as traditional 5th and 11th wedding anniversary gifts. It has even become a modern consideration for the December birthstone. When wearing turquoise over the years, the stone will absorb oil from a person's skin, causing a slight change to the color of turquoise.
Turquoise is commonly treated in various fashions to ensure its durability and visual appeal, especially when set in jewelry. If a stone has been treated, the type of process will be noted.
Turquoise is one of the oldest gemstones known in history going back 6,000 years BC and has been revered by almost every ancient culture. It is the alternate birthstone for December and has a Mohs rating of 5.0-6.0. Turquoise is a Hydrous Phosphate of Aluminum and Copper and may form as a chalky coating on rocks or finely disseminated crystals formed within small rock cavities. Rough such as this is not commercially viable, which has led to the development of reconstituted turquoise. Turquoise-bearing rock is pulverized and the turquoise is separated from the rock using a float process. The pulverized turquoise is then mixed with a colored resin, which is then injected into a mold to form a solid block. This is then cubed, preformed and fashioned into various shapes and sizes. It is an excellent method of using rough that would otherwise not be usable.
Created or Simulated Gemstones: How are created or simulated gemstones different from natural gemstones? Natural gems are created by the forces of nature and must be discovered, usually by digging in the ground or sifting through a riverbed. When these stones are created in a laboratory, they are called created, simulated or synthetic gemstones.
The purpose of creating gemstones in a laboratory isn't necessarily to reduce the cost, but also to produce larger, more perfectly consistent stones. Created or simulated gems can be made of any material. Synthetic gems, however, share virtually all chemical, optical and physical characteristics of their natural mineral counterparts.
Austrian Crystals: These are known for their excellent reflective quality and prismatic brilliance. This man-made crystal is created using natural minerals and quartz sand, which are then heated and slowly cooled using a process similar to that of creating hand-blown glass. This process creates an end product that can be fashioned into a beautiful crystal.
A special machine is used to create a highly faceted crystal. The crystals are cut in various directions, which allows for excellent light refraction, exceptional brilliance and unsurpassed color quality at an affordable price.
Today Swarovski® is one of the largest suppliers of high-end crystals. In the late 1800s, Daniel Swarovski invented a machine to cut crystal with extreme precision. He patented his technique and to this day, only select Swarovski family members and employees have unrestricted access to the production facility that creates these crystals. They are used to decorate everything from stilettos and sculptures, to chandeliers, jewelry and clothing.


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Squeaker For Kerry: Dan Rather declares landslide victory at 7:00 EST before polls close in Florida panhandle, Jennings and Brokaw quickly follow. New York Times leads with "Making of a Mandate: Kerry Crushes Bush – Tax Hikes for All" and argues for instantaneous transfer of power to Kerry administration. Kerry receives congratulatory phone call from Abu-musab -Al-Zarqawi. Spontaneous celebrations erupt in Qetta, Peshawar, Islamabad, and Paris. Theresa Heinz-Kerry orders wet bar for Oval office.
Squeaker For Bush: Kerry declares victory. David Boies files class action suit against Diebold, maker of the automated voting machine. Michael Moore claims film evidence of Halliburton employees stuffing ballot boxes. Jimmy Carter says Hugo Chavez more legitimate than Bush. John Edwards channels Christopher Reeve, says God wants Reeve to walk so election must continue until Kerry wins. Richard Holbrooke hosts U.N. observer conference on U.S. election fraud, chaired by Robert Mugabe.
Big Win for Kerry: see Squeaker above.
Big Win for Bush: Michael Moore has aneurysm, joins monastery, and shaves. Theresa Heinz-Kerry exercises pre-nuptial agreement, divorces Kerry, announces engagement to George Soros. John Kerry begins dating Athina Onassis. Al Gore asks for recount. . .Global War on Terror moves forward, Iraq holds elections, UBL is caught, tried, and executed.
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Bent To Respect Lambert's Decisions
I'll let the quotes speak for themselves here given all the sensationalisation that goes on whenever you mention Darren Bent thesedays.
Quotes from Sky Sports:
On his current form:
'Sometimes you'll run right and the ball will run left, it's just one of those things. I'm sure that once we start creating chances then I'll start finishing them.'
On his love of a rotation system:
(Does he like it?)
'Not really. Obviously any player who values himself wants to play week in, week out. When you start playing rotation systems it's difficult to find a rhythm as such, especially when you're a front man, but it's the manager's decision and we live by that and you have to keep working hard in training and showing him that you want to play.'
Honest, not disrespectful, not as bad as the headlines probably suggest - nothing wrong with that is there? Do we expect any player, especially not on top form, to be happy at not playing?
Or do we hanker for the days where people are happy with players sitting on the bench and smiling with their wages?
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'Deep Throat' co-star Reems
Published 12:28 am, Thursday, March 21, 2013
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SALT LAKE CITY — Harry Reems, the male star of the 1972 cultural phenomenon "Deep Throat," which brought pornography to mainstream audiences, has died at age 65.
Reems died Tuesday afternoon at the veterans hospital in Salt Lake City, his wife said Wednesday. Doctors haven't determined his cause of death, but Reems had multiple health issues, including pancreatic cancer.
Reems became famous for his role in the adult film classic "Deep Throat," which drew middle-class audiences to the theater.


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Roma will be a major threat in Serie A next season, says Siena boss Giuseppe Sannino.
The Tuscans beat the Giallorossi 1-0 on Monday night, but the former Varese tactician has faith in the potential of the capital outfit.
"If you want to see great football then you have to watch Milan, Juventus and Roma," Sannino told Radio Mana Mana.
"Next year you will see Luis Enrique's Roma fighting for the big prizes…"
The Spanish tactician arrived in the summer after a spell in charge of the Barcelona B side, but he has his critics given Roma's inconsistent displays and results.
"People still don't understand what new things Luis Enrique has brought to the Italian game, but you will do in the future," Sannino added.
"I instantly saw it, from the very first game of the season. He's brought in total football, with players who interpret different roles.
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2016 Tobacco Grant Awards
We are pleased to announce the recipients of Maine Cancer Foundation's recent grants to reduce tobacco use in Maine. Three organizations received a combined total of $128,535.
Lung cancer has the highest mortality rate of any cancer in Maine, and our lung cancer rates are consistently higher than the US average. One in four Mainers use tobacco, and half of all Maine residents are former or current cigarette smokers.
Through various interventions aimed at smoking cessation, the three awarded projects will work to reduce the number of smokers in our state, ultimately reducing the number of Mainers diagnosed with lung cancer and other tobacco-related cancers.
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|MaineHealth, Center for Tobacco Independence
|Peer-led Tobacco Cessation Training at Unlimited Solutions Clubhouse
|Penobscot Community Health Care
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Lance Boucher, Directory of Public Policy, American Lung Association of the Northeast
Heather Drake, Program Manager, Maine Cancer Foundation
Paul Han, Director, Center for Outcomes Research & Evaluation, Maine Medical Center Research Institute
Tara Hill, Executive Director, Maine Cancer Foundation
Nikki Jarvais, Account Manager, Rinck Advertising
Sarah Mayberry, Program Manager, Center for Tobacco Independence, MaineHealth
Katelyn Michaud, Program Manager, Maine Cancer Foundation
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ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Construction on a long-delayed retail, entertainment and industrial development the St. Louis Cardinals promised to build when the team secured city backing for its new ballpark remains on hold, a team executive said.
Cardinals president Bill DeWitt III told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for a story published Friday that financing for Ballpark Village, a planned $520 million development that would be built next to Busch Stadium, remains uncertain but that he's convinced it will eventually be built.
"We don't have full confidence that this market is ready for it yet," he said.
For now, it appears the parking lot and softball field that occupy the site will remain in 2010.
The Cardinals are co-developers of Ballpark Village, along with Cordish Co. of Baltimore. Plans call for the site to become home to retail stores, entertainment and office space.
The Cardinals first promised to build Ballpark Village seven years ago as part of a city-backed plan to build a new Busch Stadium. The original goal was to have the village built in time for the 2009 All-Star Game. The Cardinals could face a $3 million annual penalty starting in 2012 if the project is not completed.
The project floundered after a leasing deal with Centene Corp. fell through last year, followed by the economic meltdown and global credit crunch.
DeWitt was unsure when the Missouri Development Finance Board would be asked for final approval of state subsidies for Ballpark Village. Asked if that might happen in 2010, he said, "I'm done predicting."
He said talks continue for leasing of space at Ballpark Village, but did not elaborate.
During a speech on the economics of baseball Thursday at Webster University, DeWitt said the Cardinals, playing in a mid-sized market, rely more heavily on revenue from ticket sales than teams in larger markets. The team has seen an increase in season ticket sales every year since moving into the new Busch Stadium in 2006.
Cardinals fans "overachieve in terms of our market size," DeWitt said. "My focus -- what keeps me up at night -- is how do we renew and add season-ticket holders?"
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Rock legend Slash has cemented his legacy after receiving the 2,473rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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The musician's actor pal Charlie Sheen was on hand to pay tribute to the star and he used the ceremony to poke fun at the icon's former Guns N' Roses bandmate Axl Rose and his own past drug use as he stepped up to the podium to congratulate the axeman.
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Authors: Kickapoo City Association
Date: August 28, 1854 - October 1, 1858
This minute book documented the founding of the Kickapoo City Association in Leavenworth County and its transactions through October 1, 1858. It contained the association's by-laws. It was a fairly complete example of how a town association conducted business, including surveying the proposed site, acquiring title to the land involved, sale of shares, and efforts to make the town attractive to prospective settlers. Meetings were held on the town site or in Weston, Missouri.
Keywords: Kickapoo City Association; Kickapoo, Kansas Territory; Land titles; Leavenworth County, Kansas Territory; Minutes; Town companies; Town development; Town promotion; Town shares; Town site speculation
Journal of Franklin Loomis Crane
Authors: Crane, Franklin L.
Date: January 16, 1856 - March 29, 1857
This journal, compiled by Franklin Loomis Crane, details the workings of the Topeka Association during 1856 and 1857. The trustees of the association appointed him chairman and businessman of the association. Some entries are mainly composed of the minutes from town association meetings, while others are listings of those settlers who applied for town lots. Crane also writes of his daily work for the association, including tidbits about the weather, etc.
Keywords: Account books; Business enterprises; Crane, Franklin Loomis; Dickey, Milton C.; Farnsworth, Loring; Streets; Topeka Association; Topeka, Kansas; Town associations; Town lots; Town promotion
Letter, C. K. Holliday to Dear Dr.
Authors: Holliday, Cyrus Kurtz, 1826-1900
Date: December 28, 1856
Writing from Meadville, Pennsylvania, Cyrus Holliday wrote to Franklin Crane concerning the need to make a lithograph of Topeka that could help attract emigrants during the upcoming season. He also felt that Crane was an important asset for the Topeka Association. The rest of the letter dealt with other association business.
Keywords: Bridges; Crane, Franklin Loomis; Emigration and immigration; Holliday, Cyrus Kurtz, 1826-1900; Meadville, Pennsylvania; Migration, internal; Shawnee County, Kansas Territory; Topeka Association; Topeka bridge; Topeka, Kansas Territory; Town promotion
Advertisement, Wyandott City, The Gateway Into Kansas Territory
Authors: F. A. Hunt and Company
Date: 1857
F. A. Hunt & Co., steamboat and land agents, promoted Wyandott City as a destination for potential emigrants to Kansas Territory.
Keywords: Advertisements; Emigration and immigration; F. A. Hunt & Co.; Migration, internal; Town promotion; Wyandotte County, Kansas Territory; Wyandotte, Kansas Territory
Letter, Edw. [Edward] Hoogland to Thos. N. Stinson
Authors: Hoogland, Edward
Date: January 21, 1857
Edward Hoogland, writing from Dundee, Yates County, New York, expressed his views on how to turn Tecumseh, Kansas Territory into a "flourishing" town. He suggested to Thomas N. Stinson, a Tecumseh resident that the town, if properly advertised, would be attractive to settlers not comfortable residing in free state towns like Topeka or Lawrence.
Keywords: Hoogland, Edward; Proslavery; Shawnee County, Kansas Territory; Stinson, Thomas N.; Tecumseh, Kansas Territory; Town development; Town promotion
Letter, F. A. Hunt to Wm. Barnes
Authors: Hunt, F. A.
Date: April 18, 1857
F. A. Hunt, owner of a steamboat and land agent company, wrote from Wyandotte to William Barnes, secretary of the New York State Kansas Committee. Hunt promoted Wyandotte as a destination for potential emigrants to Kansas Territory.
Keywords: Advertisements; Barnes, William, 1824-1913; Emigration and immigration; F. A. Hunt & Co.; Hunt, F. A.; Migration, internal; New York State Kansas Committee; Town promotion; Wyandotte County, Kansas Territory; Wyandotte, Kansas Territory
Letter Press Book, Thomas Ewing, Jr., to Dear Judge [M. F. Moore]
Authors: Ewing, Jr., Thomas , 1829-1896
Date: June 5, 1857
Thomas Ewing, Jr., moved to Kansas Territory in 1856 and established a law practice in Leavenworth. It is from this town, Kansas Territory's largest city, where he also had many investments, that he wrote Judge M. F. Moore, Sioux City, Iowa, regarding Moore's investments and other opportunities in Leavenworth.
Keywords: Ewing, Thomas, 1829-1896; Iowa; Land acquisition; Land speculation; Lawyers; Leavenworth County, Kansas Territory; Leavenworth, Kansas Territory; Town development; Town promotion
Circular, The Lawrence Landing
Authors: No authors specified.
Date: c. 1857
This circular advertised that the Lawrence landing was in Delaware City, Kansas Territory. Delaware City lay on the Missouri River and it was closer to Lawrence than either Leavenworth or Quindaro; therefore, the most convenient way to ship goods over the river route would be to have them land at Delaware City. Delaware City had recently come into the hands of free state settlers, who wrote this circular to improve the town and to encourage emigration.
Keywords: Delaware City, Kansas Territory; Freight and freightage; Lawrence, Kansas Territory; Missouri River; Town promotion; Transportation
Letter, T. J. Robinson to Governor [James W. Denver]
Authors: Robinson, Thomas J.
Date: March 3, 1858
Thomas J. Robinson, writing from Washington D.C. to Governor James W. Denver, speculated that Kansas would be admitted as a state under the Lecompton Constitution. Robinson suggested that Denver's future political prospects would improve from such an occurrence.
Keywords: Admission, Kansas (see also Statehood); Democratic Party (U.S.); Denver, James William, 1817-1892; Herndon, Lou; Lecompton Constitution; Robinson, Thomas J.; Statehood (see also Admission, Kansas); Town promotion
Letter, A. H. Reeder to Dear Sir [Franklin Crane]
Authors: Reeder, Andrew H. (Andrew Horatio), 1807-1864
Date: September 1, 1858
Andrew Reeder, former governor of Kansas Territory, wrote from Easton, Pennsylvania, to inform Franklin Crane of the eastern response to elections in Kansas and the prospects for the Leavenworth Constitution. He also discussed the value of Topeka lots and a request to donate one for a church.
Keywords: Crane, Franklin Loomis; Easton, Pennsylvania; Elections; Leavenworth Constitution; Reeder, Andrew H. (Andrew Horatio), 1807-1864; Topeka, Kansas Territory; Town development; Town promotion
Letter, Charles M. Stebbins, Booneville, Missouri, to Alfred Gray
Authors: Stebbins, Charles M.
Date: September 18, 1858
Stebbins was building a telegraph line from St. Louis, Missouri, to Leavenworth, Kansas Territory, and wrote Gray about what would be required to get him to run the line through Quindaro, Kansas Territory. Stebbins included a draft of a document for raising subscriptions to underwrite the cost of building the telegraph line. Details included maintaining a telegraph office in Quindaro for a year and providing up to $1000 in telegraph services if $1000 was raised to pay to Stebbins.
Keywords: Booneville, Missouri; Gray, Alfred; Missouri; Quindaro, Kansas Territory; Stebbins, Charles M.; Telegraph; Town promotion; Wyandotte County, Kansas Territory
Letter, J. J. I. [John J. Ingalls] to Dear Father [Elias T. Ingalls]
Authors: Ingalls, John James
Date: October 5, 1858
On his first full day in Sumner, Ingalls penned a second letter to his father to convey his first impressions of "that Promised Land." The reality Ingalls found and described was quite different than what was depicted in "the lithographic fiction" he had been shown back East. Other than the hotel, the "city" was composed of a "few log huts and miserable cabins . . . None of the premises are fenced," wrote Ingalls, "the whole place being open to the incursions of dogs and pigs which exist in large numbers and seem in fact to constitute the greater amount of the population." Virtually everything about the place distressed Ingalls, who was "quite unable to convey to you any definite idea of the disappointment, not unmingled with anger and mortification with which I contemplate the State of affairs here."
Keywords: Business enterprises; Commerce; Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad Company; Houses; Ingalls, John James, 1833-1900; Livestock; Pikes Peak gold rush; Sumner, Kansas Territory; Town development; Town promotion
Letter, W. T. Sherman to Wm. T. Coleman & Co.
Authors: Sherman, William T. ((William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
Date: November 15, 1858
From Leavenworth on behalf of "two sons of the Hon. Thos Ewing of Ohio" and himself, Sherman informed Coleman & Co., "No. 88, Wall Street New York," that the firm would be pleased to be of whatever service they could. He then wrote of Leavenworth's great prospects: "we propose to make this our future home. . . . It now contains 10000 people, and reminds me much in the appearance of its houses, streets, and people of California towns in 1851 & 2."
Keywords: California; Ewing, Thomas, 1789-1871; Leavenworth County, Kansas Territory; Leavenworth, Kansas Territory; New York, New York; Ohio; Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891; Town promotion; Wm. T. Coleman & Co.
Letter, Isaac T. Goodnow to Rev. E. E. Hale
Authors: Goodnow, Isaac T., 1814-1894
Date: February 10, 1859
Isaac T. Goodnow wrote from Manhattan, Kansas Territory to Edward Everett Hale, member of the New England Emigrant Aid Company's Executive Committee. Goodnow informed Hale about plans to establish Bluemont Central College (predecessor to Kansas State University) just west of Manhattan, Kansas Territory. He asserted that the college would only add to Manhattan's other advantages -- being on the "natural route of the Pacific" railroad and on the shortest route to the Pike's Peak gold mines. Goodnow asked Hale for a contribution to the building fund for the college.
Keywords: Bluemont Central College; Education; Goodnow, Isaac T., 1814-1894; Hale, Edward Everett, 1822-1909; Manhattan, Kansas Territory; Pikes Peak gold rush; Railroads; Riley County, Kansas Territory; Town promotion; Universities and colleges
Letter, Isaac T. Goodnow to Rev. C. E. Blood
Authors: Goodnow, Isaac T., 1814-1894
Date: May 5, 1859
Isaac Goodnow, writing from Leavenworth, Kansas Territory, on his way to New England, related his experiences with a Mr. Vivaldi, a newspaper editor in Wyandotte, to C. E. Blood in Manhattan. Goodnow told Blood that Vivaldi would run a series of articles and advertisements about Manhattan in short order, and that promotional articles needed to be submitted as soon as possible. Goodnow also emphasized that, upon his arrival to Manhattan, Vivaldi should have his "expectations" met, and that all efforts should be taken to impress him.
Keywords: Advertisements; Blood, C.E.; Bluemont Central College; Business enterprises; Goodnow, Isaac T., 1814-1894; Leavenworth, Kansas Territory; Manhattan, Kansas Territory; Newspaper buildings; Newspapers; Riley County, Kansas Territory; Steamboats; Town development; Town promotion; Wyandotte, Kansas Territory; de Vivaldi, Charles F.
Letter, W. A. Phillips to S. N. Wood
Authors: Phillips, William A. (William Addison), 1824-1893
Date: January 29, 1860
William A. Phillips was snow bound in Salina and wrote to encourage Wood to look after Salina's interests in the legislature. He was especially concerned about the potential effort by men from Junction City to promote their town at the expense of Salina, through the acquisition of "special legislative privileges." Phillips specifically mentioned the development of the "Pikes Peak road"--"I would rather nothing was done with any Pikes Peak road, or stage route this way, unless it is to be controlled by good reliable men, and not a cabal at Junction City." He expressed concern also about legislative actions that would allow a monopoly on bridge building, railroad charters and the location of such roads, and post offices.
Keywords: Admission, Kansas (see also Statehood); Dickinson County, Kansas Territory; Economic development; Junction City, Kansas Territory; Phillips, William A. (William Addison), 1824-1893; Pikes Peak road, Kansas Territory; Railroads; Reynolds, Robert; Salina, Kansas Territory; Saline County, Kansas Territory; Solomon, Kansas Territory; Town promotion; Wood, S. N. (Samuel Newitt)
Hints and Information for the use of Emigrants to Pike's Peak Embracing a Concise and Comprehensive Sketch of the Gold Region, the Best Routes, Points of Outfit, etc.
Authors: Drake, Samuel Adams
Date: 1860
This printed guide to those intending to go the the gold fields near Pike's Peak included a short history of the region since the discovery of the gold and a list of distances from Leavenworth via various locations to Denver City. It contained various tips about how to prepare for the trip. The pamphlet also promoted Leavenworth as "superior to any point on the border" and contained information about the city and the businesses there. For example, the pamphlet listed the number of various kinds of businesses, manufacturers, occupations, and social institutions in Leavenworth. A hand written note on the item indicated the information in the pamphlet was published in the Leavenworth Daily Times on February 14, 1860.
Keywords: Business enterprises; Denver City, Kansas Territory; Leavenworth County, Kansas Territory; Leavenworth, Kansas Territory; Pikes Peak gold rush; Retail businesses; Town promotion; Travel
Letter, S. P. Hartz to S. N. Wood, Esq.
Authors: Hartz, S. P.
Date: January 14, 1861
Hartz, a medical doctor, wrote to Wood from Allen, Breckinridge (Lyon) County, regarding the Woods' "sick son," but devoted most of his two page letter to a legislative issue--the proposal to make Allen the county seat of a new county.
Keywords: Allen, Kansas Territory; Breckinridge County, Kansas Territory (see also Lyon County, Kansas); County seats; Hartz, S. P.; Illness; Kansas Territory. Legislature; Lyon County, Kansas (see also Breckinridge County, Kansas Territory); Medicine; Town promotion; Wood, S. N. (Samuel Newitt)
Photograph, John Otis Wattles
Authors: No authors specified.
John Otis Wattles was one of the founders of Moneka, Linn County, Kansas Territory in 1857. He was a promoter of the town and was a member of the Moneka Woman's Rights Association. He was also an abolitionist. He was involved in promoting a railroad that would run from Jefferson City, Missouri, to Emporia, Kansas Territory.
Keywords: Abolitionists; Linn County, Kansas Territory; Moneka Womans Rights Association; Moneka, Kansas Territory; Photographs and Illustrations; Town promotion; Wattles, J. O.
Photograph, William Tecumseh Sherman
Authors: Kuhn Bros.
William Tecumseh Sherman was involved in Leavenworth during the territorial period. He was a partner in a law firm with Thomas Ewing, Jr., who was also his brother-in-law. He was involved in promoting the interests of Leavenworth. He later gained fame as a Civil War General. This photograph was taken after his time in Kansas.
Keywords: Card photographs; Ewing, Thomas, 1829-1896; Kuhn Bros.; Leavenworth County, Kansas Territory; Leavenworth, Kansas Territory; Photographs and Illustrations; Sherman & Ewing; Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891; Town development; Town promotion


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Manchester United can still win the Premier League title this season, according to Morgan Schneiderlin.
Louis van Gaal's men are currently fifth in the table with 37 points from 23 games, trailing leaders Leicester City by 10 points.
However, Schneiderlin refuses to give up hope just yet and insists a good run of form can get them back in championship contention.
"Every game is a big game for this football club, especially in our position now. We need to look at each game as a cup final, and to win every one until the end of the season," the France international told United's official website.
"We can see that the gap is getting a bit bigger in the table but it [the title] is not impossible. For the second part of the season, we want to improve our game and win as many matches as we can to be a contender for the title and be in the Champions League, because that's very important to this club."
United were booed off by the Old Trafford crowd after being beaten 1-0 by Southampton in their last league game and Schneiderlin knows he and his team-mates must live up to the fans' high expectations.
"We want to bounce back and win now," he added ahead of the clash with Stoke City later on Tuesday.
"We've had a bit of time to reflect on that last league game and now it's up to us to improve.
"We want to win in front of our fans because they deserve the best and they are used to the best. We want to give them that."
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NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE) – East Allen County Schools begins the 2014-2015 school year Tuesday as approximately 9,100 students arrive back in the classroom.
EACS opens new K-12 campuses at Woodlan and Heritage. Previously, Woodlan High School and Heritage High School housed grades 9-12.
Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Folks enters his second full school-year with the district. Folks was instrumental earlier this year in implementing ALICE School Safety Program within the district's schools. ALICE stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evaluate. The concept allows staff and administrators within each of the district's buildings to respond in a manner specific to an incident which may be occurring.
EACS is also building on successful ISTEP+ scores last year. The district saw 72.2 percent of students taking the test pass the test. It's the highest percentage score for EACS since 2006-2007.
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Post #590057
1:42 am, Mar 9 2013
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I'm looking for a manga to train my very modest (I just started learning Japanese a few months ago) Japanese skills. It should be something for children that is easy to read and without much kanjis, preferably about an everyday topic so I can learn some common vocabulary. Thanks
Post #590058
1:46 am, Mar 9 2013
Posts: 764
This has already been asked more than once, try this thread
http://www.mangaupdates.com/showtopic.php?tid=35912&pa ge=1#post561330
is suggested there and i think it fits the everyday category.
Post #590061
2:00 am, Mar 9 2013
Posts: 525
Yotsubato sounds good, thanks. But not much else usable from that thread so I would like some other suggestions. Maybe something even simpler than Yotsubato.
Post #590068
2:25 am, Mar 9 2013
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Well how about
it has 98 volumes and is ongoing on top of being a Kodomo manga (Genre that should exist in this site btw), you have much to read if you want and it's about the life of that girl so everyday things should pop out.
Doraemon Plus
since it has the advantage of being fully scanlated if you need to compare with an English translation.
Post #590076
3:19 am, Mar 9 2013
Posts: 525
Asari-chan looks good, but I can't find raws for it :/
Same with Chibi Devi, another kodomo manga. Unfortunately there's no raws for it either.
So the task should probably rather be: name me a kodomo manga that fits here and has raws available on the internet...
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Post #590079
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4:22 am, Mar 9 2013
Posts: 326
There probably aren't raws for many/any kodomo manga available, though someone will undoubtedly prove me wrong. As a learner, though,
it's a good idea to pick up a series you love
. When I started teaching myself Japanese, I just picked up a series I was reading and looked at the raws. The benefits were twofold: I could understand more than I might otherwise because I was familiar with the characters and the storyline, and I had also read the volume in English, so looking at it in Japanese helped me to understand the structure of the Japanese language.
Secondly, IT'S JUST REALLY FREAKING FUN. If the series is something you enjoy, it skyrockets your motivation to learn. Starting with something a little above your current comprehension capacity is also good, since it gives you something to shoot for.
As is, I'd suggest a slice of life manga. If you happen to be reading a slice-of-life and are really enjoying it, see if you can find it raw. You'll probably run into a lot of everyday vocab in there, too. Make sure it's shoujo or shounen (so that it's more likely to have furigana).
If you can, download WAKAN. It's a desktop dictionary. It sounds like you can read at least hiragana and probably katakana, so you can decipher the pronunciation of words. If you look those up when you encounter them, you'll remember them more easily, especially if you're reading something you enjoy. I know a fair amount of kanji, and I can still clearly remember EXACTLY what panels I learned a lot of them from. If you can't download Wakan, try Jim Breen's online Japanese dictionary. If you type "wwwjdic" into google, I'm pretty sure it will be your first result.
Sorry for rambling.
Happy learning!
Edit: On a random note, if you're not already familiar with most of the commonly-used particles, try to learn one or two a day. (I'm sure you're already familiar with a lot of them, like
wa, ga, wo, ni, no, de,
etc.) You will see them on a regular basis in any manga you read, and that, too, will cement your learning.
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10:48 am, Mar 9 2013
Posts: 525
Thank you for your post. I just downloaded WAKAN and it looks really good. And I guess I take your advice and start with a manga I've already read first. Still taking suggestions though ^__^
Post #590102
11:46 am, Mar 9 2013
Posts: 830
I agree with Alaena, reading a manga you love and already has an English translation is a great way to keep your motivation, challenge yourself, and check your translation, but I would advise caution in what you pick up. My first choice when I started using manga to learn Japanese was
Banana Fish
, however it is a 1980s, seinen manga about street gangs, so the language in it is very masculine and rough. It was interesting to read, but not so helpful in daily life.
In terms of improving your general ability, I would check out Tae Kim's grammar guide. It makes learning Japanese grammar really easy.
For vocab I use both Kanjibox
and Memrise
For kanji, I strongly recommend using Heisig's in conjunction with this site
If you want a textbook, Minna no Nihongo and Japanese for Busy People are pretty useful. Another thing I do is write a diary every day to practice. If you don't know a Japanese person, you can get corrections on
pretty quickly.
The pen is mightier than the sword...and considerably easier to write with.
Post #590122
2:08 pm, Mar 9 2013
Posts: 1161
After trying to read a number of manga in Japanese I found out that
Tsuki Tsuki!
Maga Tsuki
are fairly easy to understand. Both of those are ecchi harems and not stuff with great potential, but that's probably why the vocabulary is easy to understand. You do need to use dictionary to read those, but you can find almost every kanji by furigana alone (I really rarely had to redraw the kanji in ime pad). Tip: Try writing down kanji (and words containing kanji) that appear often and are simple to draw or which are made of other simple kanji characters.
Most of the manga I do want to read and are untranslated are still beyond my 1,5 year worth of learning Japanese. For instance
Kaibutsu Oujo
(of which I did manage to read one chapter but with some difficulty) had much more complicated vocabulary than the two I mentioned earlier.
Making yourself familiar with various grammar forms can help a lot too. Once you make yourself familiar with one, you'll start noticing it in manga and anime and it helps really learning it.
P.S. There is a freeware OCR called Tesseract which can recognize japanese characters, but you need a 3rd party GUI to really use it. I tested the OCR on some LNs using gImageReader GUI and the results were quite good, but the GUI has a few flaws (one of them is a bug which prevents copying text).
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