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Fred Lee and his friends were determined to launch a brewery in Columbus and stop working for the man. So much so that they figured they had to start a religion first. Seriously.
See, they surmised that they would brew on a nano system, producing only five-gallon batches at a time. Heck with that big brewery stuff. But the only way they could make a living on a venture like that would be to not to pay taxes.
Queue the cliched light bulb going off above your head.
If they started their own religion, dilemma solved. (Yes, they admit they weren't fully sober when hatching this initial plan.)
"We really did spend a lot of time thinking about this," said Mira Lee, Fred's wife and one of the business partners. "What are the satisfying parts of religion? It's getting together with friends semi regularly, making a casserole, learning things, chatting about your life."
They wanted their religion to be based in fact, science and beer. Instead of heading to a church each Sunday, folks would meet to talk about science.
They called it Actualism.
"We couldn't have any faith," Fred Lee said. "We couldn't have any believe-in-this-shit-without-proof sort of stuff. It had to be actual."
He even filed the necessary paperwork with the IRS.
In the end, the religion didn't materialize — mainly because going to jail for tax evasion was inevitable. But the brewery, aptly named the Actual Brewing Co. and using the slogan "Believe in Beer," did. Actual, which features a science-looking logo, is just getting off the ground with quite a bigger system than once was envisioned.
The production brewery, located in an industrial park near the Port Columbus International Airport, has a 10-barrel copper system that once brewed beer at the New Albany Country Club. They also plan to open a brewpub and coffee shop on East Main Street in downtown Columbus where they will play with recipes and produce artisanal brews.
For now, there's no tasting room or sales at the brewery. Instead, they hope to drive traffic to the brewpub once that opens, hopefully sometime next year.
Actual is launching with three beers: a French ale with ginger and black pepper, a red rye India pale ale and an imperial stout. The brewery will sell its brews in 750-milliliter bottles and there will be select draft accounts around Columbus.
Its red rye IPA, called Conductor, is now available at North High Brewing in Columbus.
"I want to take our time and do it right," said Fred Lee, who sprinkles in the occasional curse word while talking. "A lot of breweries crank it out in five days. Every one of our beer recipes are 21 days in the tank. At least. It's a lifestyle thing. I believe my beers are great. If people want to buy them, that's even better. I'm a dick about beer."
Besides the odd tale behind the formation of the brewery, there are many other fascinating stories bubbling at Actual.
For starters, there's Fred Lee himself. He's a big fella with a big beard who resembles the Brawny paper towel guy.
He sports a "Mom." tattoo on his left forearm (yes, the period is in the tattoo).
A homebrewer for about eight years, he was in the U.S. Navy working as an information warfare specialist from 1996 to 2002. That career took him to Japan, where he lived for four years. He most recently was working a tech job at a bank.
The tech background is evident at the brewery.
While providing a tour, Fred Lee noted that he can control the brewhouse with his smart phone.
For example, he can track and adjust temperatures right from his phone.
"I can't call myself a craft brewery unless I take every step in the process very seriously," he said.
Then there are the unique business cards, which feature silhouettes of the person's head but with no eyes, nose or mouth. Fred Lee's card lists him as "F. Dangerous Lee. Powerful Executive." Mira Lee's just calls her "Actualist."
Mira Lee also is restoring a 1913 printing press, which will be used to produce Actual promotional materials.
The Lees are excited to join the Columbus brewing scene, which has exploded over the last two years with new operations such as Four String, Zauber, Hoof Hearted and Seventh Son.
"It's been a huge year for beer in Columbus," Mira Lee said about the new breweries that are opening in central Ohio. "I feel like it's just going to keep going. We have capacity for another wave, absolutely... Columbus feels like it's a little bit late on the craft scene. I feel like Columbus is equalizing and we're almost achieving the number of breweries we should have."


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Oh, that's the competent service department!
Just key in the following sequence with your phone:
Don't listen to the automated call system, it will just confuse you.
Wait 30 minutes to speak to some underpaid kid that simply does not give a shit, argue with him for precisely 29:59 minutes, repeat for half a day, and eventually decide that competence is a matter of perspective and so the next person must be competent enough to speak to if you go back to the nice voice that you started your day with.
When this is clearly wrong and 3 kids have been fired from their minimum wage jobs for following procedure with you, just deal with it, accept the next slightly-better-than-shit thing that comes your way and go about your day glad that it's over with and the last person that you spoke to was competent enough to get you off the phone.
This is perhaps one of the very few uses of copyright law that I actually agree with. MLK's words don't belong in burger commercials, and his ideals are already regularly trampled on by people looking to sell him as a cuddly pro-establishment public speaker that brought us a couple of changes to the wording in the law books without ever aspiring for more, or trying to organize a greater movement to benefit the nation's impoverished. Idolizing him in this way is at least as disingenuous as trying to sell Ronald Reagan as a great, popular leader that brought prosperity to all Americans. In about 15 years I suppose we'll be hearing hacked-together sound bytes from Mumia Abu Jamal on death row praising the American military industry for bringing true security to his family.
As far as not being able to find the videos, they are on youtube, they're just not necessarily legally there, meaning that you can watch them but Google can't CG a clown suit on him and use the animated gif as a mascot until people never want to see him or hear him again. If the videos do come down, they'll go back up in spite of the law because people want other people to watch it. It's important to us because we care about the man and what he stood for, and I'm sure his family is happy about that. We're going to share it as part of our culture whether it's technically legal or not, and I'm going to assume with reason and good faith that his family wants people to know what he really fought for, and that their disagreement rests more on who is profiting from crushing what remains of his legacy. There is definitely a lot to disagree with in the way he is most often presented.
While I don't care to read anything posted by this man ever again, I can see his perspective and appreciate that he genuinely cares about the project... even if his take on things seems a little silly and sometimes tramples on my idea of what free computing should mean.
I can only believe that he doesn't speak for everybody involved with GNOME 3, and that a good many of my current negative views of GNOME 3 will be put down by 3.2 which will hopefully fuss about my video drivers a bit less (working suspend doesn't mean much if the UI doesn't load). Right now it just occupies space on my session menu and I look forward to the day that I can choose between KDE, XFCE, GNOME, and Openbox when I log in depending on how I feel at the time. There's a bit of promise in GNOME 3 and I would be happy to see it fulfilled, with the caveat that I already have an Android phone and I'm not interested in downgrading to a netbook user experience any time soon.
That said, I wasn't using GNOME 2 when it was scuttled and wasn't around when KDE 4 was brand new so I don't know what it's like to have my favourite environment of many years pulled out from under me.
Off-topic: I understand that everybody and their cousin is all about the "cheap server-side storage"
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text: View Full Chapter Figures Only Tables Only Videos Only Print Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Reddit Get Citation Citation AMA Citation Baron RM, Bartlett JG. Baron R.M., Bartlett J.G. Baron, Rebecca M., and John G. Bartlett.Chapter 258. Bronchiectasis and Lung Abscess. In: Longo DL, Fauci AS, Kasper DL, Hauser SL, Jameson J, Loscalzo J. Longo D.L., Fauci A.S., Kasper D.L., Hauser S.L., Jameson J, Loscalzo J Eds. Dan L. Longo, et al.eds. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 18e New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2012. http://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=331§ionid=40727041. Accessed March 30, 2017. MLA Citation Baron RM, Bartlett JG. Baron R.M., Bartlett J.G. Baron, Rebecca M., and John G. Bartlett.. "Chapter 258. Bronchiectasis and Lung Abscess." Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 18e Longo DL, Fauci AS, Kasper DL, Hauser SL, Jameson J, Loscalzo J. Longo D.L., Fauci A.S., Kasper D.L., Hauser S.L., Jameson J, Loscalzo J Eds. Dan L. Longo, et al. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2012, http://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=331§ionid=40727041. Download citation file: RIS (Zotero) EndNote BibTex Medlars ProCite RefWorks Reference Manager © Copyright Tools Search Book Top Return Clip Chapter 258. Bronchiectasis and Lung Abscess Rebecca M. Baron; John G. Bartlett ++ Bronchiectasis refers to an irreversible airway dilation that involves the lung in either a focal or a diffuse manner and that classically has been categorized as cylindrical or tubular (the most common form), varicose, or cystic. ++ Etiology ++ Bronchiectasis can arise from infectious or noninfectious causes (Table 258-1). Clues to the underlying etiology are often provided by the pattern of lung involvement. Focal bronchiectasis refers to bronchiectatic changes in a localized area of the lung and can be a consequence of obstruction of the airway—either extrinsic (e.g., due to compression by adjacent lymphadenopathy or parenchymal tumor mass) or intrinsic (e.g., due to an airway tumor or aspirated foreign body, a scarred/stenotic airway, or bronchial atresia from congenital underdevelopment of the airway). Diffuse bronchiectasis is characterized by widespread bronchiectatic changes throughout the lung and often arises from an underlying systemic or infectious disease process. ++Table Graphic Jump LocationTable 258-1 Major Etiologies of Bronchiectasis and Proposed WorkupView Large|Favorite Table|Download (.pdf)Table 258-1 Major Etiologies of Bronchiectasis and Proposed WorkupPattern of Lung Involvement by BronchiectasisEtiology by Categories (with Specific Examples)WorkupFocalObstruction (e.g., aspirated foreign body, tumor mass)Chest imaging (chest x-ray and/or chest CT); bronchoscopyDiffuseInfection (e.g., bacterial, nontuberculous mycobacterial)Gram's stain/culture; stains/cultures for acid-fast bacilli and fungi. If no pathogen is identified, consider bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)Immunodeficiency (e.g., hypogammaglobulinemia, HIV infection, bronchiolitis obliterans after lung transplantation)Complete blood count with differential; immunoglobulin measurement; HIV testingGenetic causes (e.g., cystic fibrosis, Kartagener's syndrome, α1 antitrypsin deficiency)Measurement of chloride levels in sweat (for cystic fibrosis), α1 antitrypsin levels; nasal or respiratory tract brush/biopsy (for dyskinetic/immotile cilia syndrome); genetic testingAutoimmune or rheumatologic causes (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease); immune-mediated disease (e.g., allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis)Clinical examination with careful joint exam, serologic testing (e.g., for rheumatoid factor). Consider workup for allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, especially in patients with refractory asthmaaRecurrent aspirationTest of swallowing function and general neuromuscular strengthMiscellaneous (e.g., yellow nail syndrome; traction bronchiectasis from postradiation fibrosis or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)Guided by clinical conditionIdiopathicExclusion of other causesaSkin testing for Aspergillus reactivity; measurement of serum precipitins for Aspergillus, serum IgE levels, serum eosinophils, etc. ++ More pronounced involvement of the upper lung fields is most common in cystic fibrosis (CF) and is also observed in postradiation fibrosis, corresponding to the lung region encompassed by the radiation port. Bronchiectasis with predominant involvement of the lower lung fields usually has its source in chronic recurrent aspiration (e.g., due to esophageal motility disorders like those in scleroderma), end-stage fibrotic lung disease (e.g., traction bronchiectasis from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis), or recurrent immunodeficiency-associated infections (e.g., hypogammaglobulinemia). Bronchiectasis resulting from infection by nontuberculous mycobacteria [NTM; most commonly the Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare complex (MAC)] often preferentially affects the midlung fields. Congenital causes of bronchiectasis with predominant ... Log In to View MoreIf you don't have a subscription, please view our individual subscription options below to find out how you can gain access to this content. MyAccess Sign In Username Password Create a Free MyAccess Profile Forgot Password? Forgot Username? Want remote access to your institution's subscription? 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Xray: It is very difficult to tell which issue is causing the pain without an x-ray of the area. Your dentist will be able to tell you which is causing the problem. ...Read more
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In anatomy, a sinus is a cavity within a bone or other tissue. Most commonly found in the bones of the face and connecting with the nasal cavities. Sinus (anatomy), description of the general term paranasal sinuses, air cavities in the cranial bones, especially those near the nose, including: the maxillary sinuses, also called the maxillary antra and the largest of the ...Read more
Sinus pain, senitivity in teeth. right side of month(teeth and jaw pain) and nausea only lasting one day? I feel fine now a day later What could it be
Sinusitis: If you have sinusitis, the mucosal lining of the sinus gets inflammed, & swollen.The nerves to the upper teeth, run close to the lining of the sinus.The pressure of swollen lining on the nerves, can give you pain in the upper teeth.Sort of a dull annoying pain. Once the sinusitis is resolved, the lining of the sinus returns to normal & release of pressure leads to relief of pain in the teeth. ...Read more
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Taking estradiol post hysterectomy x1 month. Could a side affect be jaw/teeth/ sinus pain? No teeth or sinus issues, per doctor and dentist.
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Sinus pain & upper teeth. Have been on 2 rounds of antibiotics. Doc wants CT scan, he thinks Nasal Polyp? Never suffered from this. How NP treated?
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Cold became sinus infect. Teeth pain&hdache;mucinex&antib.5 days; but each nite joint pain (like flu) but no temp. Flu symp recur often for me. Why?
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Upper teeth?: Might be related. If your upper molars are sensitive and you have sinus pain, you could have a sinus infection. Antibiotics. You could also have a "heavy bite" on these upper molars radiating to your sinus. Have a dentist equilibrate your bite. If it doesn't get better, see an ENT md (sinus) or a dentist (teeth). ...Read more
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My guess is that the 29 ounces is when it is FULLY LOADED with 6 rounds........not empty. I arrived at this because a fully loaded G36 weighs in at around 27+ ounces. Again just my guess. God Bless
This is a discussion on NEW: Springfield XDS Single Stack .45ACP Micro within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Originally Posted by Cuda66 Compare any of the XD's to a similar Glock, and you'll find the XD is considerably heavier. I shoot glocks a ...
My guess is that the 29 ounces is when it is FULLY LOADED with 6 rounds........not empty. I arrived at this because a fully loaded G36 weighs in at around 27+ ounces. Again just my guess. God Bless
- This review says that it's 29 oz. empty, so it might not be a typo.
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The other thing that I don't know if I'd be crazy about is the fiber optic sight. They generally are fairly fragile and putting it in a holster and taking it out could damage it. I know that I've broken fiber optic sights on my shotgun in the field taking it out of a soft case.
As someone here already said, the XDm 3.8 compact with the extended magazine weights 29oz, so it is possible even if someone at Springfield said this XDs weights that they could be wrong. Maybe loaded..as vbvaguy said. I wonder what it is made out of if it actually weights that.
I prefer the gun to be heavy also. It makes it easier to shoot. I will actually be interested in both, the .45 and the 9mm.
With a weight like that, are you sure that's not a Beretta?
I hope they sell it in 9mm with s 7round and a 9 round mag. Then ill buy it.
I apologize in advance for my rant. I so want to like the XD lineup, but alas I have to call 'em as I see 'em. I own several XD's and the triggers are crap....different on every one. XDm is no different....go to you gun store and try it for yourself. No consistency. The concealed carry community is a huge market, and SA acts like they have absolutely no clue about what makes a good concealed carry gun. First it was the short barreled XDm....with a 19 round broomhandle grip, and now a 29 oz single stack 45 with a 5 round capacity? I don't know what to say other than a little more rant below.....again, I apologize to XD owners everywhere. Other companys "get it". Springfield Armory seems more clueless by the day.
nice job SA Engineers. Lets not ask the CCW community what is important to us....29oz ultracompact 45??? Are you freaking kidding me??.....I for one have totally lost interest in Springfield Armory XD anything. Pay attention, Smith & Wesson is kicking your butt. I can hear the laughter from Glock all the way from Georgia. Kahr engineers are rolling on the floor laughing their butts off.
If anyone needs a good small compact .45 that weighs 2/3 of the XD, and probably a whole lot cheaper (XDm really just stands for more $)....one of these two will fit the bill. Can't wait until Kahr comes out with the CM45.
btw....here is a pic of Springfield Armorys Marketing VP conversing with their chief design engineer........
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29 oz. has got to be wrong. My Kahr CW45 weighs 27 oz. LOADED with 7 230 grain rounds.
If this pistol truly is 29 oz. empty, with a capacity of 5+1, it is an epic failure, IMO. And that stupid grip safety.......
Where's my M&P single stack?
Slow is smooth.....smooth is fast.
I like the concept. Would loce to shoot. I think it needs atleast another round however it shouldn't be held against it. It's a purpose built pistol, single stacks will carry better than doubles. The thin and tight feel makes them dissappear in light concealment.
I look past the Kahr CW45 in the "carry safe" on a daily basis as I reach for the XD 45. Great gun. Love it. Will buy more XDs.
Very cool, I have an XD9sc and would love to see a 9mm single stack XD as well. Although I've grown very fond of my 13+1 rounds. Would make IWB carry disappear even more...that's the only thing that bothers me, I get 'slide poke' on my t-shirts a lot at 3:00.
why are so many worrying about a few ounces weight - heck, your socks weigh that much !!!
- Why wouldn't the average person worry about it? I carry enough stuff in my pockets (knife, phone, keys, etc.) to not want to weigh them down any more. Why carry around 29 oz. when the competitors are around 20 oz? Some people carry even more than I do (flashlight, OC Spray, extra magazines, backup gun) and you'll either look like Batman or have your pants on the ground.
Its funny how people snivel over a few ounces!


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Primer: Object-Oriented Cobol
By Kevin Fogarty | Posted 2004-05-13 Email PrintAnything you can do to update Cobol, make it more available outside the mainframe environment, or tweak it to reflect new business rules will help.
What is it? A demonstration that it's possible to teach an old dog new tricks, long past the time anyone thought the dog had any trick left in it.
Cobol (Common Business Oriented Language)is one of the oldest and most widespread programming languages used to create or maintain business applications. Though nearly 5 billion lines of new Cobol code are written every year, Cobol itself is generally considered, if not dead, then hopelessly obsolete. That is unfair in that modern Cobol development tools and compilers support all the technology other languages support. Cobol is not only well-known, it's also available royalty-free. The language has been repeatedly modernized, most recently in a version certified as a public standard by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in 2002. That version includes support for most modern programming technology, including the ability to run multiple threads of a single application; support for Linux, Windows, Unix and other operating systems; and the ability to interconnect with software written using Internet standards HTML, XML, Sun Microsystems Inc.'s Java or Microsoft Corp.'s .Net.
Object-oriented Cobol is simply a set of compilers and rules that allow developers to create Cobol applications in modules that can trade or share functions, making it easier (sometimes) to change the applications once they're written.
Why haven't I ever heard of it? Because even most Cobol shops don't use it as a primary programming tool. Converting older Cobol code to object-oriented code would require more than just running it through a different compiler, according to freelance software architect and CobolReport.com columnist Martin Pagnan. Object-oriented applications require a different structure compared to the linear "do this, then do that" structure of most Cobol apps, which would require almost a total rewrite of the software, says Jonathan Eunice, principal analyst at consultancy Illuminata, Inc. in Nashua, N.H. "Cobol is incredibly structured. And retrofitting an object structure to it? Well, you can bolt an internal combustion engine to a camel, but I'm not sure what you'd get out of it."
So why should I care? If your company is of any size, you probably have Cobol code running right at the center of your technological nerve center. Anything you can do to update it, make it more available outside the mainframe environment, or tweak it to reflect new business rules will help. That's why so many lines of new Cobol code are written every year. Most of that new code, and much of the maintenance work, takes advantage of some object-oriented techniques, according to Edmund C. Arranga, editor of CobolReport and an independent writer and consultant.
So what's the downside? Cobol applications have always been expensive, and will continue to be. Most run on mainframes. Although it would be better if this software ran on cheaper servers, the cost of moving it is prohibitive. The number of skilled Cobol programmers is also shrinking and aging. But the Meta Group consulting firm predicts that 60% of mainframe applications will continue to reside on mainframes, which means that companies strapped for Cobol programming will have to rely on labor-saving tools and techniques like object-oriented Cobol to keep those old dogs running.
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Sterling silver, also called fine silver, is a beautifully lustrous cool-toned precious metal favored in fine jewelry among other products. The most reflective of all metals (excluding mercury), sterling silver looks stunning by itself and brings out the best hues in an array of colorful gemstones.
Sterling silver can be polished to a higher sheen than platinum. In fact, Ag, the chemical symbol for silver, comes from a word that means "white and shining." The surface of silver can boast that shiny, polished appearance, or can be brushed, satin, matte, sandblasted, antiqued or oxidized (chemically blackened).
In order to be called sterling silver, a metal must be made up of a minimum of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy (meaning other metals), including but not limited to copper and nickel. The alloy is added to pure silver to make the metal more durable, tougher and harder. Sterling silver is designated a fineness of "925." Pieces with sterling silver may be marked "sterling."
Finishes on Sterling Silver
Finishing, or plating, is a common treatment with sterling silver. Popular types of plating are rhodium plating, gold plating and anti-tarnish plating. Plating is used to extend the life and sheen of the jewelry. After sizing or buffing a piece of jewelry with a machine, it must be re-plated to restore the finish.
Caring for Sterling Silver
Sterling silver becomes tarnished as the result of a natural chemical process that occurs when sterling silver is exposed to chemicals in the air, rubber, wool and latex. Humidity also plays a role in accelerating tarnishing. It's easy to keep your sterling silver sparkling, though, by taking a few steps to prevent tarnish and other wear and tear.
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.
About the Collection
Journey across the globe and experience the exotic style and culture of Passage to Israel™ jewelry, a collection of handcrafted designs made in The Holy Land and inspired by the natural wonder of the region.
From Mediterranean sunsets to reflections of ancient history, to behold the Passage to Israel collection is to behold the land itself.
The collection includes statement necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings in sterling silver; many are adorned with gemstones and include symbols of cultural significance. Carved flowers and foliage highlighted by pearls, roman glass, and distinctive texturing give Passage to Israel jewelry a distinctively organic, artisan appeal.
About The Guest
On-air guest and Israeli jewelry expert Shari Marcus has more than 25 years of experience, including a decade focused specifically on Israeli jewelry design, manufacturing and importing.
Shari works directly with the designers and artisans who handcraft Passage to Israel, ensuring that each design hits the mark for style while reflecting the heart and soul of the region.


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You would be forgiven for thinking Thomas Wu was just another fresh-faced, smartly dressed businessman with an office atop one of Hong Kong's endless skyscrapers and a commanding view across the metropolis. One difference is that when Wu looks out his window he is looking at his family's empire, so to speak. Below the 64th floor of the Hopewell Centre in Wanchai lies many of the projects developed by his company,
That's especially true now as Hopewell fights to regain the sparkle it's lost over the past 15 years in the eyes of investors and the Hong Kong business world. In its heyday in the 1980s and early 1990s the company was the toast of the town. The Hopewell Centre opened in 1980 and was then Hong Kong's tallest building, at 64 floors. And the 1,026-room Panda Hotel opened in the New Territories in 1992 as Hong Kong's largest hotel. At the same time Hopewell was quick to march into the mainland through China's "open door policy," building power stations and toll roads in anticipation of the country's supersize boom.
The share price hit $6.73 in 1994, then skidded for the rest of the decade, collapsing to a low of 28 cents in 2000 as the Asian economic crisis took a huge toll. The epicenter was Bangkok, where Hopewell was building an elevated highway and light rail line to the airport and a commuter rail line. The government changed, and the contract was canceled. Hopewell was also building a power station in Indonesia, another casualty of the crisis, and between the two projects, Hopewell lost $8 billion. "In Thailand we had ten prime ministers and nine ministers of transportation in the 10 or 12 years we were involved," says Thomas Wu. "So there was no continuity in the leadership, and they didn't have their hearts in the right places."
Hopewell is finally bouncing back. The stock reached $5.17 a share last September and recently was trading at $3.95. Last year FORBES ASIA cited Hopewell's comeback at its Best Under a Billion (smaller companies) ceremony. One reason is that it's focusing on China, where it has regularly done well, and has stopped bidding on projects in other countries. Within a year it expects to finish six apartment blocks in Hopewell New Town in Huadu, near Guangzhou. And also in Guangdong Province, it has a 39% stake in a venture that's building two coal-fired plants. In Hong Kong, across the street from the Hopewell Centre, it's putting up a complex that will house shops, restaurants and serviced apartments. "We're very committed to China, Hong Kong and Macau because the leadership really thinks about the long-term good of the place, and this tends to result in better chances of success," Wu says.
Thomas Wu, equipped with an M.B.A. from Stanford, is making his presence felt in his new job. For one thing, he's upgrading the company's public relations. He says his father's heart has always been in planning and building projects, rather than in the softer skill of communicating with the public. "The [level of] communication did hurt the company," he says. "Some in the investment community think that Hopewell isn't sensitive to the need for transparency. The trick is to do more background briefings and to build a rapport, which can be boring and time-consuming, a task that is not my father's cup of tea."
Another difference between the chairman and comanaging director is that, in Thomas Wu's words, his father is "too nice." He adds: "I thought my father was letting people off the hook too easily. Sometimes he let people delegate upwards because they didn't know how to do something or didn't want to do it or were just plain clueless." Gordon Wu declined to comment for this story.
The differences between Wu and his father might be considered the typical differences between a founder who built a family business and a son who went to business school and now has lots of ideas of how to modernize it. For one thing, Thomas Wu is eager to have the senior employees take on a greater leadership role, thinking more about how to resolve the problems they face before coming to him or his father. In fact, he's aiming to beef up Hopewell's executive ranks by hiring five to ten senior employees. "The big changes since I joined in 1999 are delegating [more authority to employees] but not losing control, and training them properly so they can do a good job," he says.
At least one analyst likes the changes at Hopewell. "Its management style is more prudent than it was in the past," says Cusson Leung, a Credit Suisse analyst in Hong Kong. He adds that in the 1990s Hopewell was more aggressive, particularly in Southeast Asia, which scared investors. He points out that recently it's been revamping its exhibition center in Kowloon, allowing it to raise its rent from around $1 a square foot in 2004 to $3 to $6 now. As for Wu, Leung says: "Thomas is very hands-on and is very forthcoming in meeting analysts and seeing investors."
Gordon Wu cofounded Hopewell in 1969 with Eddie Ping Chang Ho, who's now the managing director, and listed it in Hong Kong in 1972, one month before Thomas was born. Despite growing up with the company–he has two older sisters and one younger brother but is the only sibling involved in the company–Thomas Wu's journey into the family business was never mandated by his father, unlike some of his peers at Stanford who were destined to work alongside their dads from their earliest days. After earning an engineering degree from Princeton in 1994–just as his father had in 1958–and his M.B.A. in 1999, there were many tech opportunities open to him at the end of the bubble years. But Wu wanted to return to Hong Kong, and to Hopewell. "Helping [China] develop is very meaningful to me," he says. "I knew my father's business when I was young, and now I wanted to contribute."
And his father encouraged him, saying, "Come and test what you learned at Stanford," he says. "My father and I are a good team. His ability to ask questions to gain understanding is amazing. It's something I'm still learning from him. He's not a day-to-day kind of manager, so the first thing I was credited for was more timely management practices, such as treasury management. I could see the company as an outsider."
Wu's outlook for the future is rosy. "China's domestic demand is strong and the [yuan] is appreciating, which is very good news as over half of our business is in [yuan]," he says. Indeed, revenue reached $604 million for the year ended last June, an 81% jump over the previous year. Net profit increased 17% to $336 million over same period. Leung, of Credit Suisse, calls the stock a buy.
Gordon Wu turns 73 this year and managing director Ho is now 75, but there's no talk of succession. Ho also has a son in the company, Eddie Wing Chuen Ho Jr., 38, who's an executive director and is involved with the coal-fired power plant business.
For now, succession can wait as far as Thomas is concerned, for he has a second career–ice hockey. He learned to skate at age 5–a rarity in subtropical Hong Kong–and has been playing ice hockey since 2000. Intent on getting more Hong Kongers to pick up the sport, he's the chairman and founder of the Hong Kong Academy of Ice Hockey and the chairman of the Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club. Ice hockey is all about thriving in fast-paced and quickly changing situations, he says. Sounds like good training for helping to steer Hopewell as China's economy keeps hurtling along.


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U.S. Beats Honduras to Stay Top in World Cup Soccer Qualifying
Dex McLuskeyThe U.S. beat Honduras 1-0 to stay atop its qualifying group for next year's soccer World Cup.
Jozy Altidore scored in his fourth straight game for the U.S., tying the best streak in national team history, after 73 minutes at a sold-out Rio Tinto Stadium in Salt Lake City. Also last night, Costa Rica defeated visiting Panama 2-0 on second-half goals from Brian Ruiz and Celso Borges.
The U.S., which began its final regional qualifying round Feb. 6 with a 2-1 loss in Honduras, won three straight games this month as it seeks a seventh straight appearance at soccer's four-yearly championship, which is scheduled from June 12 to July 13, 2014, in Brazil.
The U.S. leads the six-nation North, Central America and Caribbean group with 13 points through six of 10 games. Costa Rica is second with 11 points, followed by Mexico with eight. Honduras has seven, one more than Panama, with Jamaica last on two points.
The top three teams advance to the 32-nation World Cup, with the fourth-place finisher entering a two-game playoff against Oceania group winner New Zealand for another spot.
Last night's victory extended the U.S.'s unbeaten home run in World Cup qualifying to 25 matches -- including 23 wins -- stretching back to Sept. 1, 2001, when Honduras won 3-2 in Washington, D.C.
After failing to qualify from 1954 through 1986, the U.S. has played at every World Cup since 1990, making the quarterfinals in 2002 and the round of 16 in 1994 and 2010.
The U.S. visits Costa Rica on Sept. 6 and hosts Mexico four days later in Columbus, Ohio. Its last home game is Oct. 11 against Jamaica in Kansas City, four days before it completes its qualifying schedule at Panama.
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U.S. captain Clint Dempsey, making his 99th appearance for his country, had the first chance against Honduras as he sent a header from a corner kick wide after seven minutes. The visitor's best chance came a minute before halftime as 2010 Major League Soccer Rookie of the Year Andy Najar shot straight at goalkeeper Tim Howard when through on goal.
Four minutes after Brad Evans's bouncing header was gathered by Honduras keeper Noel Valladares in the 55th minute, Altidore had the ball in the net, only to be ruled offside.
Dempsey's 70th-minute header was parried by Valladares into the path of Michael Bradley, whose drive went just over the crossbar.
Altidore got the breakthrough three minutes later. Graham Zusi's flick put Fabian Johnson in behind the Honduras defense and his cut-back was turned in by Altidore, the sixth player to score in four straight games for the U.S.


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Award-winning author Maxine Hong Kingston presents an historical overview of Chinese immigration to the United States and assimilation into American life and culture. Kingston has received numerous fellowships and other honors for her work, ranging from being named as a Living Treasure of Hawaii to winning an American Academy and Institute Award in Literature.
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- Created 9 January 2004; Published 3 February 2004Convocation: William LindesayThe Great Wall of China has survived hundreds of years of damage and destruction, but it is now facing its greatest threat: modern development. William Lindesay, author of Alone on the Great Wall and founder of International Friends of the Great Wall is a recognized expert on the subject. The title of his multimedia presentation is "The Great Wall: Adventure, Research and Conservation."
- Created 7 November 2003; Published 29 January 2004Convocation: Ghafar LakanwalWar can bring big changes. Ghafar Lakanwal speaks five languages and holds a Ph.D. He served as Afghanistan's U.N. delegate, then went to washing dishes in a Twin Cities pizza restaurant. He is currently the Executive Director of the MultiCultural Development Center in the Twin Cities. The title of his presentation is "Sharing Diversity: The Story of an Afghan Immigrant."
- Created 31 October 2003; Published 29 January 2004Convocation: Kevin Pettit and Stephanie CunninghamLife changed radically for Kevin Pettit, Carleton Research Associate in Physics, as the result of a traumatic brain injury. He will share his experience and lessons learned along with Stephanie Cunningham, who was born with a mobility impairment and lives with chronic pain. The title of their presentation is "Why I Hit Bruce with a Rock: Lessons We've Learned about Disability, Accessibility and the ADA Law."
- Created 10 October 2003; Published 15 October 2003Convocation: George CrumbThe music of the award winning contemporary composer George Crumb is a rich blend of new and innovative techniques. His scores often call for unusual instrumental combinations.
- Created 3 October 2003; Published 15 October 2003Convocation: Noel MalcolmOne of the most remarkable and versatile scholar-journalists currently at work, Noel Malcolm is the author of several books on the Balkans. He discusses the development of Western ideas about the Islamic-Ottoman world in his lecture, "Islam in Western Thought: An Historical Approach."
- Created 26 September 2003; Published 29 January 2004Convocation: Richard RodriguezHunger of Memory is the story of a Mexican-American Richard Rodriguez, who begins his schooling in Sacramento, California knowing just 50 words of English and concludes his university studies in the stately quiet of the reading room of the British Museum. The title of his presentation is "Has Anyone Seen a Hispanic?"
- Created 15 September 2003; Published 15 October 2003Opening Convocation: MN Govenor Tim PawlentyOpening Convocation with Tim Pawlenty, Governor of Minnesota. In 2002, at age 41, Tim Pawlenty was elected Governor of Minnesota. Sworn in on January 6, 2003, Pawlenty challenged Minnesotans to "turn problems into progress."
- Created 30 May 2003; Published 19 June 2003Convocation: Honors Convocation 2003The Honors Convocation lecture will be presented by Jerry Mohrig, Herman and Gertrude Mosier Stark Professor in the Natural Sciences. In his 36 years at Carleton, Professor Mohrig's teaching has centered on organic and bio-organic chemistry, but he has taught a wide variety of courses, including history and technology and science and society.
- Created 23 May 2003; Published 18 June 2003Convocation: Ronald Green & Rebecca DresserBiomedical Research Cloning: Should We or Shouldn't We? Few public policy issues have been more hotly contested in recent years than cloning. Rebecca Dresser is a member of the President's Council on Bioethics, an entity created by President Bush in 2001 to advise the president on ethical issues related to the advances of biomedical science. Ronald Green is chair of the Ethics Advisory Board of Advanced Cell Technologies (a leader in therapeutic cloning research) and is the former director of the Office of Genome Ethics at the National Genome Research Institute of the National Institutes of Health.
- Created 16 May 2003; Published 22 May 2003Convocation: Maxine Hong KingstonAward-winning author Maxine Hong Kingston presents an historical overview of Chinese immigration to the United States and assimilation into American life and culture. Kingston has received numerous fellowships and other honors for her work, ranging from being named as a Living Treasure of Hawaii to winning an American Academy and Institute Award in Literature.
- Created 9 May 2003; Published 22 May 2003Convocation: Richard HellmichAs a research entomologist with the USDA, Richard Hellmich speaks to the need for allowing good science to guide decision-making in such controversial domains as environmental protection, global food production, and integration of technology into traditional agricultural practices.
- Created 2 May 2003; Published 22 May 2003Convocation: Julia AlvarezThrough the mediums of poetry and prose, Julia Alvarez recreates the feelings of loss she experienced after her immigration to the United States, when she was ten years old. Although born in New York City, she spent her early years in the Dominican Republic until political insurrection forced the Alvarez family to flee the country.
- Created 25 April 2003; Published 30 April 2003Convocation: Bob ReissTo write his new book, "The Coming Storm," Bob Reiss traveled the world, talking to scientists researching global warming and the politicians debating the issue. He also talked to victims of the extreme weather that has marked the last decade: from a college student killed in Nashville to a president in the Indian Ocean watching his capitol go underwater, to the Cook County coroner handling 750 dead during a recent heat wave.
- Created 18 April 2003; Published 23 April 2003Convocation: Wilma MankillerThe first woman to serve as principal chief of the Cherokee nation, Wilma Mankiller compares her job to "running a small country, a medium-size corporation and being a social worker."
- Created 11 April 2003; Published 23 April 2003Convocation: Images and Music from Vaudeville 1903Before the internet, before television and radio, even before movies, Vaudeville was the great American entertainment pastime. Ronald Rodman, associate professor of music, and the North Star Cinema Orchestra demonstrate the components of a typical Vaudeville show of 1903, with the visual spectacles of illustrated song slides and silent films, all accompanied by popular music of the time.


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Lazio Beats Roma in Italian Cup Final; Celtic Wins Scottish Cup
Peter-Joseph HegartyLazio beat city rival Roma 1-0 to win soccer's Italian Cup for the sixth time. Celtic defeated Hibernian 3-0 to secure its record-extending 36th Scottish Cup title and complete a league and cup double.
Lazio midfielder Senad Lulic got the only goal at Rome's Olympic Stadium yesterday in the first meeting of the capital clubs in the final. The victory also earned Lazio a place in next season's Europa League.
In France, Lyon beat Rennes 2-0 on the final day of the season to clinch a place in Europe's elite Champions League. Lisandro Lopez and Clement Grenier scored the goals as Lyon wrapped up third place in Ligue 1 ahead of Nice, which qualified for the Europa League after winning 2-0 at Ajaccio. Troyes joined Nancy and Brest in being relegated following a 2-1 loss at Valenciennes.
Real Sociedad's chances of qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in a decade were hampered by a 3-3 home draw against Real Madrid in Spain. Valencia moved up to fourth place, the final qualifying spot, with one game left after beating Granada 1-0 on Roberto Soldado's second-half goal.
Sociedad must win at Deportivo La Coruna on June 1 to have any chance of overtaking Valencia, which visits Sevilla.
In Glasgow, Gary Hooper scored for Celtic in the eighth and 31st minutes and Joe Ledley added a third goal 10 minutes from the end at Hampden Park. Celtic clinched the league title with four games last month to spare and finished 16 points ahead of second-place Motherwell.
Hibs, who lost 5-1 in last year's final to Edinburgh rival Hearts, hasn't won the trophy since 1902.


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Memorial University's public forum, A Dialogue on Social Innovation: Regional Approaches to Governance in Health, Education, Municipal Government and Economic Development, hosted by the Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development, will be broadcast on the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly Channel. Individuals can check with channel providers Rogers Cable and Persona Cable to determine the channel in their areas. The broadcast will be aired live at 8 p.m.
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A 6 Month Stay-at-Home Mom Plan
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I recently had a conversation with a working mom who has mentioned on many occasions that she'd like to stay home with her kids. "Your wife is so lucky to be able to stay home. I wish we could afford to do that," she tells me. Meanwhile, in the same conversation, my friend also mentions that she and her husband are going to be purchasing a new minivan soon, and that they are going to Mexico next month. Yes, my wife and I are fortunate to have her staying home with our daughter.
But, luck has nothing to do with it. Our family drives old vehicles, we rarely eat out, and our vacations include driving to visit family members. The choices we made to cut back on expenses and find alternative ways to supplement our income were not easy, but we have never regretted them. Kim has her whole life to work. And, be honest with yourself. When you are eighty years old and looking back on your life, would you rather remember that new car or would you rather have the memories and pride of spending time with your children in their formative years? The choice is yours. There is no right or wrong answer. But, I assure you that staying home is possible if that is what you really want.
If you're looking for an easy answer to staying at home, this isn't it. But if you're willing to work hard and make some trade-offs, staying home with your kids can become a reality. Here is a six month stay-at-home mom plan to help you realize your goal.
Month One: Is a stay-at-home mom what both of you really want?
Staying home with your children must be a decision you and your spouse make together. Both of you will need to make changes in your lifestyle and it takes a total team effort. If both spouses are supportive of the idea, staying home with your children can happen. It's important to remember that the decision to stay home is not a lifetime decision. It can be for as long or as short a time as you choose. Many moms decide to stay home until their children are in school. Discuss with each other the benefits of both working and staying at home. Don't discuss whether you can or can't afford it. Just discuss if staying home is what you really want. If after one month you still feel it is something you want, move on to month two.
Month Two: Track your spending
You will need to know exactly where your money is going. This means tracking every penny. Keep a tiny notebook in your purse to keep track of small cash expenditures, money spent in vending machines, etc. Use your checkbook register and try to avoid using the credit cards. When the month is over, analyze your spending. Look at each expense and determine which expenses you have no control over such as utility payments or your mortgage payment and which expenses you can control such as groceries and eating out. Summarize your spending in different categories such as food, car and entertainment. With this summary of your spending, move on to month three.
Month Three: Create your stay-at-home mom plan budget
Now that you've tracked your spending for a month, you should have a clear picture of where your money is going. You now have a basis to see which expenses you can cut back on and which would be eliminated by you staying home. From this, create a budget. Remember, your goal of creating the budget is to spend less money than you make. Even with cutting back on expenses, most couples living on one full-time salary will need to have some additional income. Start brainstorming on ways you can earn extra money. Remember, your main job is to be with your kids. You are looking for a second job and not a career, so keep your options open. Write down everything you can think of that could help supplement your family income. Taking in an additional child during the day, working your current job from home or even a paper route are all possibilities. Have an open mind and keep your eyes open.
Month Four: Put your stay-at-home mom budget into practice - make sure it works
This is important. Budgets take practice and refinement to make them work. They also get easier over time. Throughout the month, continue to look for ways you can save money. This month you should also start narrowing down your ideas of ways to supplement your income. By now you probably have a good idea of how much additional income you'll need to make your budget. Look at your list of "ideas" and pick a few that would fit your families schedule. Many stay-at-home moms find work outside the home very fulfilling. After spending the day with the kids, some adult contact is nice. And, it also gives dad some time alone with the kids.
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Month Five: Make plans for your change
It's now time to decide what you will be doing to supplement your income. If it is work outside your home, you'll need to start applying for jobs. If it is work inside the home such as caring for another child, it's time to interview prospective parents and children. It's also a good idea to discuss your plans with your employer. It's better the news of your leaving comes from you rather than a co-worker. And, don't forget your budget. Continue to use it and refine it. It is critical to making your decision to stay home achievable.
Month Six: The change to stay-at-home mom status
This is the month you've been waiting for. It's also the scariest. Leaving friends at work is always difficult but leaving that paycheck behind is even harder. If you've made it this far, you've done your homework and you know staying at home is possible. You've figured out a way to supplement the family income and by sticking to your budget for a couple months, you've proven to yourself that your family can make it. Congratulations!
Making ends meet on one full-time income is not easy. However, nothing worthwhile ever is. Staying home is about making choices and setting priorities in your life. It is a personal decision each family needs to make. If it is something you want to do, that's great. If it is something that's not right for your family, that's fine too. Just don't let money become a barrier to staying at home. If it is something you truly want, there are always ways to make it work. Best of luck in your decision.
Scott W. Danger is a C.P.A. with ten years' accounting experience. He is husband to Kim, and father to one-year-old Sydney. Look for Scott's monthly column on Mommysavers.com, a site created to help moms make the most of their time and money. MommySavers.com.
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Net sales decreased 6% quarter-over-quarter to 2.7 billion euros ($3.5 billion), while volumes of its regular phones slumped 4% to 53.7 million units.
Nokia, whose net loss of 227 million euros was slightly better than the consensus view of a 276 million euro loss, said mobile phones, which account for about half of its handset revenues, demonstrated "some signs of recovery in the latter part of the quarter following a difficult start to the year."
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Bonus March
By frieght train, on foot, and in commandeered trucks, thousands of unemployed veterans descended on a nervous capital at the depth of the Depression—and were run out of town by Army bayonets
June 1963 | Volume 14, Issue 4
When the prediction began to prove accurate, no one was more astonished than Waters—except possibly the Communist party leaders in New York City, who had been caught oft guard by the spontaneous movement. They watched with increasing incredulity as reinforcements for the B.E.F. continued to pour into the capital. Fifty men from Minneapolis arrived in boxcars on the morning of June 2, followed soon after by 340 more from Pennsylvania. Nine hundred men in search of transportation had taken over a railroad yard in Cleveland, while 208 were being dumped in a Virginia pasture by a crew that cut its locomotive loose from the freight train carrying the bonus marchers. One ambitious leader of a Colorado contingent had tried to commandeer a United States tugboat on the Missouri River.
Eager to capture the runaway movement, the Communist party leaders announced a parade for June 8. Glassford suggested that the B.E.F. steal a march on them by holding a parade of its own the night before. Eight thousand veterans marched down Pennsylvania Avenue; the next day the "Red Parade" was cancelled when it was unable to muster even two hundred.
The parading veterans were coatless, freshly scrubbed and shaved, some wearing remnants of the uniforms they had been issued fourteen years before; they marched with a setting sun at their backs that seemed somehow symbolic. "There was no heart in them, no hope in them," one reporter noted, struck by the oppressive silence of the men and of the 100,000 spectators who lined the streets from, ironically enough, the Treasury Building to the Peace Monument. There were lumberjacks from Oregon, ranch hands from North Dakota and Utah, coal miners from Pennsylvania, skilled mechanics from Ohio, stockyard workers from Chicago, cotton pickers from the South, clerks from the Middle West. There were no cheers. It was not that kind of a parade.
"Washington watched," the Star reported, "sympathized and shrugged its shoulders. The watchers felt infinite pity for these men—wished they could do something for them. But the city wondered why it should be made the dumping ground of the nation's burden of misery."
The next day another thousand veterans showed up.
The bonus marchers were spread over more than twenty different camps, ranging from the primitive brick shells of a group of half-demolished buildings on lower Pennsylvania Avenue to the country club elegance of Camp Bartlett, where a tent village with a clinic had been set up on a tract of privately owned land turned over to the B.E.F. by a former governor of New Hampshire, J. H. Bartlett. The largest establishment was Camp Marks—named after a sympathetic Washington police captain—a shack city which had sprung up overnight on the mud flats of Anacostia and sheltered some 10,000 men, women, and children. The site had been selected by Glassford with a view to the strategic advantage of the Eleventh Street bridge across the Anacostia River; in case of trouble it could be raised to separate the bulk of the B.E.F. from the other camps.
"Every scrap of material which can possibly be fitted into a shelter of any kind is being dragged out of the big junk pile on the hill above the camp," Thomas R. Henry wrote in the Star after a tour of the Anacostia hovels: There are shelters built of egg crates, of paper boxes, of rusty bed springs, of O. D. blankets, of newspapers, of scraps of junked automobiles, of old wall-paper, of pieces of corrugated iron rooting, of tin and bed ticking, of the rusty frames of beds, of tin cans, of rusty fence wire, of straw, of parts of baby carriages, of fence stakes, of auto seats. The man who can salvage an auto top from the dump has a mansion in this strange city.
At Anacostia, one man lived in a barrel filled with grass, another in a casket set on trestles, still another in a piano box which he labelled "Academy of Music." Some of the men dug caves in the clay embankment, and all trudged through a deep ooze of mud after the summer rains, fighting flies by day, mosquitoes by night. By the end of June there were 220 wives and children attached to the B.E.F. A month later the bonus-army records would list 700 women and 400 children, the roster sheets reporting one morning: "…and the O'Brien family with six children, all redheaded and mean as hell!"
One reporter found in the bonus marchers "no revolt, no fire, not even smouldering resentment." They were "an inchoate aggregation of frustrated men nursing a common grievance." Waters noted that Anacostia, "in furnishing some sense of security, even temporary, was answering the very need that had brought these thousands to Washington." No one, least of all the men themselves, seemed to know why they had come. The bonus, as most of them realized at the start, would not be paid, and even if it were, it would last only a few weeks or months.
"Their real demand was for security," a Pennsylvania welfare official reported, "and in their bewilderment and confusion they seem to have reverted to the old army ways and to the earlier institutional situation where shelter and food are provided and where leadership is given." New members lapsed so quickly into the army spirit of the B.E.F. that some asked for passes before leaving camp, and a few even inquired about payday. They griped about the chow and the foul-ups by their leaders, but when they drilled for visitors, they sucked in their paunches and tried to march with something of their old snap, recalling in their shabby middle age the proud days of their youth.


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Sanofi-Aventis' DTC campaign for Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate extended release) began this month with a pair of television commercials--including a TV reminder ad--and a coupon for a free seven-day trial.The 15-second reminder ad ran its course before Sanofi-Aventis introduced the longer spot, a spokesperson said. TV reminder ads are banned under the PhRMA DTC guidelines, which go into effect Jan. 1.
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Hi! Dropping off my Level 15 Espeon to learn the HGSS Move Tutor Move Magic Coat. Paying with this Move Tutor Pass.
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I knew you learnt a valuable lesson from that taxi ride around the block... obviously that wont be happening again! Enjoy your trip... always enjoy your blogs!
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There is only one thing I hate about Vietnam and that are the taxi drivers. Last year I was ripped off paying $15 for 20 minute ride which brought me within 200 meters of the place where got in. Of course you learn from this and are prepared for the next one.
At arrival at HO Chi Min airport I was approached by a taxi driver who quoted me $25 for the ride from the airport to District 1 where I was heading for. "Great" , I said and saw his eyes lit up. While he placed his hand on my back pack I placed my hand in my pocket, to get my camera and took a picture of the man, his cab, his number plate and the taxi license sticker on the windscreen. I looked at him and said, Now what was that the cost again? "ehh..$12 he said.
That at still $4 too much. I turned to another driver, showed him a $10 dollar bill and said, "is this enough for you? ", "Yes" ,he said.
A day later I saw a young couple getting out of a bus right across the street where I was walking. A taxi driver grabbed a bag and put it in his trunk. I saw the couple talking to him, possibly negotiating a price. Meanwhile I crossed the street and walked over to them. As it turned out they were Dutch and had just arrived from Cambodia. I asked them where they were going and how much they were going to pay. We are going to xyz hotel and it cost $9 the guy said. That's a lot for 50 meters I said, look behind you can see the sign from here! When I pointed to the sign; the taxi driver quickly removed the backpack from his car and sped off. Of course not all drivers are like that, it pays to select a certain company recommended in the Lonely Planet , however that is a bit hard getting off a bus in a very busy street.
French taxi's are clever, they are bloking Paris airports.
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Welcome in Vietnam Richard! See you soon in Ta Van, Sapa.
Mailinh is a trustable taxi compact by the way. Coming by motorbike up north?
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Great to read your blogs again; I kind of missed them. Good luck and bon voyage!
Funny how you explain about the taxi drivers, I can see the whole thing unfolding...witzig!
Geniet er van kerel. Je hebt het net weer ervaren, het kan zomaar over zijn. Intussen blijven we graag op de hoogte van je reis. Goede gezondheid op al je reizen.
Hi Richard, it is good to hear you have embarked on yet another trip, I'm sure you will have a ball! I have been doing some work on my GS - polished the cans, sprayed the heat shields satin black (look great!). I have also filled all the dents in the panniers and resprayed them. While they are not 'perfect', they still look a lot better than did, with all their battle scars! I have also ordered a larger screen for it. Anyway Richard, keep the rubber side down pal!


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