text: Explore Kauai with a local tour guide in your car! This OFFLINE app uses GPS to play audio narration, Hawaiian music, & turn-by-turn directions as you sightsee. WHAT THE APP DOES: * Hours of audio with hundreds of narration points that play automatically as your drive * Made by local Hawaii tour guides * Hear fun stories, enchanting Hawaiian legends and things to do * Turn-by-turn directions with Offline maps (No data network required!) * Music by local Hawaii musicians (both modern and traditional) * Enjoy the freedom to travel at your own pace, while having the benefit of a local tour guide with you! * Better than guidebook with restaurants recommendations, things to do and see With 3 Driving Tours to choose from (in-app purchase): KAUAI NORTH SHORE - DRIVING TOUR Join this local tour guide on this fabulous day touring Kauai's scenic north shore. The tour will guide you to the epic Kalalau trail & Ke'e beach stopping at little-known beaches and hikes along the way. Also includes stories about the area like how did Princeville get its name? WAIMEA CANYON & NA PALI COAST - DRIVING TOUR Travel up into the mountains to check out breathtaking views of Waimea Canyon and Na Pali Coast. Along the way, kick back and listen to stories and little-known legends about the area. No joke cuz, this tour is worth every penny! WAILUA VALLEY & WATERFALL - DRIVING TOUR Connect with the Hawaiian culture while also exploring jungle forests and waterfalls! This tour will take you on a trip back in time in visiting 3 ancient Hawaiian temples as well as visit 3 waterfalls and check out 3 hikes. The perfect mix of fun and education! POIPU & KOLOA HISTORIC TOUR The Poipu and Koloa Historic Tour takes you from the time when ancient Hawaiian villages dotted the area to the sugarcane plantation era; all while taking you to cool places and telling you stories about each along the way. Check out cultural sites, go on some mini-hikes, and check out an ancient cave, and fishpond. So much to see and do! WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY: "Must Have App for Kaua'i" "#1 Vacation Enhancer" "Truly Deserves 5 Stars! Worth Every Dime!" "Best five bucks I've ever spent" "Outstanding app for vacationers" "A great way to see the island at your own pace" **Wifi-only iPads with no GPS capability do not support offline Tour** ** Shaka Guide uses your GPS only when necessary. But please remember that continual use of your GPS running in the background can dramatically drain your battery.


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With warm weather upon us now and summer right around the corner, I thought everyone would appreciate hearing about these two lotions I am loving right now…
The first is one of my latest finds – an organic jasmine + neroli body lotion by kō denmark (if the name sounds familiar, you might have seen their recent feature in GOOP). As you would expect, this lotion has the soothing, light floral scent of jasmine (and neroli, but more jasmine I think). It is extremely light weight – you definitely get the feeling that aloe is the #1 ingredient – and it absorbs sooo quickly. I like the "100% simple" on the label – it truly is with a perfect lineup of natural ingredients and no parabens, perfume, sulfates, mineral oil, or artificial colors.
Burt's Bees Richly Replenishing Body Lotion with Cocoa and Cupuaçu Butters is another perfect option for the warmer weather. The scent alone just screams summer/vacation with dreamy aromas of cocoa and vanilla. Other key reasons I love it for summer (and anytime of year) include its non-greasy consistency, quick absorption, and it is clinically proven to keep skin moisturized for 24 hours! That's a strong claim, but after using it for a few weeks now, I am now a believer.

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High intensity interval training (HIIT) is trendy for a reason: it's got a lot of advantages. HIIT routines combine bursts of intense activity with set rest periods and have been shown to help improve metabolism and muscle tone and help your body process lactic acid. To top it all off, it's a quick way to get a good workout in. Try this 25-minute routine led by our trainer Frankie.
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Barnum boys crush Braham
The Barnum Bombers hosted the Braham Bombers for their boys basketball season opener on November 26.
This was Barnum's first season as a section 7AA competitor. Zac Carlson was first to strike for Barnum, putting up an outside jumper for three points. It didn't take long before Brandon Newman made his presence felt launching an outside shot for three points. A combination of Tory Slater and Hunter Fetters dominated below the basket, grabbing rebounds to prevent Braham from scoring. Newman and Carlson both put up 15 points in the first half, while Fetters had four points and Slater put up two. Andrew Naslund was the only other scorer for Barnum in the first half with two points coming off the bench.
Braham's John Larson led the team in the first half putting up nine points, while Zach Dahlman got six first half points, all from the outside. Ryan Larson came away with four first half points, while Connor Tschumper added three points.
The Barnum Bombers were in the lead going into half time 38-22.
The second half, Braham faired only a little better, scoring an additional 26 points. Most of Braham's second half points came from either the three point range of the foul line, as Slater and Fetters continued to dominate the space below the basket. John Larson put up nine second half points, while Ryan Larson added five points. Dahlman was held to only three second half points, while Nick Jones came off the bench for three points. Tschumper, TJ Husnick, and Richard Hanson all added two points.
For Barnum, it was Nate Jelinek that came alive and led the team with nine second half points. Newman put up eight points, while Carlson added seven points. Fetters contributed four points, while Naslund and Mitchell Weller came off the bench to add two points.Cory Buchanan added one point from the three point line.
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Blip Festival 2011 starts... tonight! Never mind that it's almost tonight. If you like chiptunes, if you want to hear music that bleeps and bloops rather than hums and sings, if you like lo-fi electronica, or if you just want to increase your odds of bumping into Kotaku columnist Leigh Alexander, go to the festival.
We like this festival. It's run by a passionate crew who put on a fine show. We also like those wacky Babycastles guys are are running midnight arcade events after the festival.
Bitshifter, Nullsleep, Anamanaguchi, Starscream and Bubblyfish are among the acts worth checking out.
Get the full schedule for Blip and Babycastles at the festival's official site.
2011 Blip Festival
Location: Eyebeam, 540 West 21st Street, NY, NY 10011 (Google map of the location) (That's the festival location; check the schedule for Babyscastles and other venues)
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Stand with those who stand for you: give a gift to military families
Remember in high school how nervous you felt the night before a huge exam? You studied until you were bleary eyed, sharpened four or five more pencils than you would actually use, and laid your outfit out so you could run out the door on time. The exam usually came and went quietly, leaving you wondering what all the fuss was about. But imagine if that period of uncertainty lasted indefinitely, with all of your nerves permanently jumbled in anticipation of the big day.
As the country has seen eleven years of war come and go, military families have remained in an extended state of suspense. It would be difficult to find an American that is completely unaware of the sacrifices service members and their families continually make on our behalf, but many might not understand that for military families, service is a round-the-clock job.
In order to spring into action on a moment's notice, service members and their families must maintain a level of hyper-vigilance and preparedness that most people will never be asked to adopt. Whether deploying overseas, or participating in missions to deliver water, food, medicine, and care for victims of natural disasters, service members answer the call to action whenever and wherever they're needed, continually leaving the comforts of home and families that support them.
The National Military Family Association is proud of the service, dedication, and determination of the military community, but we understand that the threat of constant separation or loss can be overwhelming. The Association strives to be part of the backbone that supports and provides relief for those constantly standing guard for us, and we want you to join us.
This holiday season, make a donation to support military families. Give in your own name, or as a tribute to family or friends instead or in addition to a gift!
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Family Chronicle, March-April 2011 issue.
Canadians at War 1914 – 1919: A Research Guide to World War One Service Records
Glenn Wright
Global Heritage Press
ISBN 978–1–926797–45–8 (hard cover) $42.95Cdn
ISBN 978–1–926797–46–5 (softcover: coil–bound) $24.95Cdn
It's a rare Canadian with any depth of family history in the country who had no relative who served during the Great War. Over 500,000 men and women volunteered; tens of thousands more were conscripted to serve in the Canadian Army. Over 450,000 served overseas; some 60,000 gave their lives; over 170,000 were wounded or disabled. They fought for the British Empire. What they won for Canada in numerous battles, especially the victory at Vimy Ridge, was a profound sense of national identity.
Although serving as Canadians many of these soldiers, mariners, airmen, nurses and chaplains, were recent immigrants from the United Kingdom. Substantial numbers crossed the border from the United States to enlist. Even people without Canadian roots can find themselves researching a relative who served with Canadian forces. That was my experience.
After introductory material this guide, written by Canadian historian and archivist Glenn Wright, draws on detailed knowledge of Library and Archives Canada records to explain the service files available for commissioned and non-commissioned officers, and other ranks. All too often researchers find an attestation paper for their relative online at the Library and Archives Canada website but are unaware that it is just the first document, a snapshot on enlistment. A more complete hardcopy service file is available giving information on their history through the war. When and on which ship did they go to Europe? Were they injured? What about their return? And most importantly, was there a transfer to another battalion or battalions?
Wright guides you in interpreting the various documents on the service file, and then directs you to and explains other sources, many also at Library and Archives Canada. Knowing the unit in which your person was actually serving, not just the one in which they first enlisted, leads to a variety of less explored resources such as war diaries and daily orders. They will help you pin down the details of service, sometimes on a day-by-day basis.
You will also find guidance on other records developed for particular circumstances such as prisoners of war, courts-martial, hospital admission and discharge records, pensions, honours and awards. The war dead are given special attention, notably the little-known Circumstances of Death Registers.
Separate sections are dedicated to the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadians who served with British forces including the large number of airmen. Wright makes particular note of the Imperial War Service Gratuity Records, additional payments made to Canadians who served with British forces and returned to Canada.
Rounding out the guide is a selected bibliography, list of Internet resources and archival repositories and other similar resources.
I was initially reluctant to review this volume as it acknowledges my assistance. On reading it I realized that in the 18 months that elapsed between my seeing very early text and publication it had changed and improved almost beyond recognition. What remained was the basic information on Canadian Expeditionary Force personnel records, and the easy writing style. Added are case studies, numerous examples of documents, and information on mariners, airmen, nurses and padres.
A minor irritation is some inconsistency on the way sections, chapters, sections and sub-sections are identified. Major sections would be better delineated if each started on the right hand page. Also, as is inevitable, new resources come along. Readers may want to refer to a new website http://regimentalrogue.tripod.com/ that has surfaced since this valuable guide was completed.
There are several sources to order this guide online: Family Chronicle, Global Genealogy, Amazon.ca
Sunday, 6 March 2011
Book Review: Canadians at War 1914-1919
2 comments:
- Ellen Thorne Morris said...
Your review has convinced me I need this source. My grandfather moved to NYC around 1900, but his cousins would have served. This book will help me learn about a completely new area.
- 06 March, 2011 21:26
- Joan Miller (Luxegen) said...
Thanks for the review. It looks like a useful book.
- 06 March, 2011 21:31
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Top Story Podcast 8/2/11:Romney vs Perry vs Obama, TF County Commissioner Terry Kramer, Ch…
Top Story Podcast 8/2/11: First hour - Why do we vote for the one who can win rather than the best candidate? Also, Twin Falls County Commissioner Terry Kramer. S econd hour - TF County Fair manager John Pitz and Chaz Bono causing controversy on Dancing With The Stars


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Two Million Visits to My Blog
To celebrate the New Year 2011, my Statcounter has recorded the 2-million pageviews milestone in the morning of this New Year Eve, which is surely a nice new year gift for me! ;-)
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Compliance regulations bite into bottom line -- but for how long?
Now that most companies are meeting their compliance mandates, some wonder if IT security spending will take a hit.
Companies have spent heavily in recent years to meet the demands of HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley and other laws. But all those expensive audits and security tools may be taking a toll on the bottom line, forcing executives to find a cheaper way to comply.
"Compliance is an ongoing expense, but there's a lot of industry pressure to cut back on costs," said Diana Kelley, a senior analyst with Midvale, Utah-based Burton Group. "Executives feel they spent way too much on it last year."
With a lot of the bigger projects completed, she said, "They'll be looking to maintain their compliance more cheaply. It'll be about how to do it but cut costs."
Security experts said they don't see the industry headed for a dot-com-style bust. "I don't think security budgets are deflating," Terri Curran, information security director for Framingham, Mass.-based Bose Corp., said by e-mail. "They're holding firm, perhaps, but not deflating."
But others agree with Kelley that enterprises are under increased pressure to cut costs after opening the coffers for new gadgetry and auditors who tend to stay longer than expected.
"We hear a lot about this from clients: With the SOX audits, the first part made sense because it was about where the threats were and what the big-picture risks were," said John Pescatore, vice president and research fellow with Stamford, Conn.-based Gartner Inc. "But then they found that the auditors were delving into irrelevant areas. Auditors were also picking at things to justify more auditing, coming down on a company for not changing passwords once a month, for example."
It's correct for auditors to focus on a company's identity management procedures, Pescatore said. But when they drill down on how often passwords are reset, they're going too far.
"It's helpful to focus on the big picture of ID management and why it's important," he said. "It's not helpful to say, 'You must do it this way.' It only drives up revenue for the auditor and drives up spending for the company. It doesn't improve security."
Then there's the fact that IT shops used compliance as a way to get long-sought technology and projects budgeted.
"Laws like SOX have been like Y2K," Pescatore said. "People used it as an excuse to buy the security tools they wanted all along. Look at some of the ID management solutions out there. IT couldn't get these things three years ago. But with SOX, they're selling like gangbusters."
Justifying a security expense has never been easy, Kelley said. "It's always hard to justify spending and executives will always think of the bottom line first," she said. "But with compliance we've seen a real sense of urgency, people saying 'let's get this done.' No one wants to go to jail."
Deciding factors may be lawsuits, new threats
While pressure abounds to find a cheaper approach to compliance, analysts agree it's tough to tell if a spending pullback is really in the cards. Laws can be altered, new threats could emerge and legal action can lead to new mandates, all affecting spending one way or another.
"Case law is where this will probably play out," Kelley said. "What will it mean when someone sues you, accusing you of non-compliance? Potential lawsuits and rulings may determine how much companies are spending in the coming years."
The courts could be where executives are forced to prove they understood what was needed for compliance and justify what was done on the IT side, Kelley said.
Kelley and Pescatore agree the likes of HIPAA and SOX could also be adjusted as the letter of the law smacks into the wall of reality. This is an area where the auditors can be helpful.
"You may see that as auditors get a better sense of what companies can realistically do with SOX and HIPAA, adjustments will be made to the laws that better reflect what enterprises can afford," Kelley said.
It's also likely that an industry pushback will force adjustments to the laws, Pescatore said. "You'll see industry telling the government that the requirements have gone too far," he said. "The government will be under pressure to ease up."
Why the security sector won't go bust
Don't expect the security sector to go belly-up even if corporations start cutting costs, experts said. With cyberspace growing more dangerous by the day, companies will still find it necessary to maintain a level of security investment that should keep most vendors afloat.
"My view is that security spending will always be needed to maintain network safety and protect the bottom line," Kelley said. "And depending on what companies must still do for compliance, you may even see greater spending."
And, Pescatore said, don't forget that security is about much more than compliance. "SOX says nothing about spyware, but spyware has led to the need for more spending as more businesses have become infected," he said.
"Spending on tools for ongoing compliance will also continue, for sure," Curran said. "I hear a lot about extended programs for automated policy management and automated patch management. Companies have found that they are not only needed for compliance, but have found that they actually benefit the company overall."
Pescatore predicts security spending will peak and then level off next year at around 6%. "The average enterprise set aside 5.4% of its IT budget for security in 2004, up from 4.8% in 2003," he said. "It can't get to 10%, but I think we'll see it level off at around 6% in 2006. In the grand scheme of things, we don't see a big pullback."
Frank Koelsch, executive vice president of Info-Tech Research Group of Canada, predicts the security market will keep chugging along for the next year and a half, at least.
"Because fewer than half of health care providers are currently HIPAA compliant, spending on IT security will remain strong for at least the next 18 months until a high level of compliance is reached and can be maintained on a go-forward basis," he said.
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(Nov. 30, 2011) Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and nanoparticle technology, researchers from Yale have devised a way to monitor the growth of laboratory-engineered blood vessels after they have been implanted in patients. This advance represents an important step toward ensuring that blood vessels, and possibly other tissues engineered from a patient's own biological material, are taking hold and working as expected. Until now, there has been no way to monitor the growth and progress of engineered tissues once they were implanted.
The research was published in the December 2011 issue of the FASEB Journal.
"We hope that the important findings from our study will serve as a valuable tool for physicians and scientists working to better understand the biological mechanisms involved in tissue engineering," said Christopher K. Breuer, M.D., co-author of the study from the Interdepartmental Program in Vascular Biology and Therapeutics at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, CT. "Resulting advances will hopefully usher in a new era of personalized medical treatments where replacement vessels are specifically designed for each patient suffering from cardiac anomalies and disease."
To make this advance, scientists used two different groups of cells to make tissue-engineered blood vessels. In the first group, the cells were labeled with the MRI contrast agent. In the second group, the cells were normal and did not have an MRI label. Cells from each group were then used to create separate laboratory-engineered blood vessels, which were implanted into mice. The purpose was to see whether the laboratory-engineered blood vessels made from cells that were labeled with the contrast agent would indeed be visible on MRI and to make sure that the addition of the contrast agent did not negatively affect the cells or the function of the laboratory-engineered vessels. Researchers imaged the mice with MRI and found that it was possible to track the cells labeled with contrast agent, but not possible to track the cells that were not labeled. This suggests that using MRI and cellular contrast agents to study cellular changes in the tissue-engineered blood vessels after they are implanted is an effective way to monitor these types of vessels.
"This is great news for patients with congenital heart defects, who have to undergo tissue grafting, but that's only the tip of the scalpel," said Gerald Weissmann, M.D., Editor-in-Chief of the FASEB Journal. "As we progress toward an era of personalized medicine -- where patients' own tissues and cells will be re-engineered into replacement organs and treatments -- we will need noninvasive ways to monitor what happens inside the body in real time. This technique fulfills another promise of nanobiology."
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Cooler Master Unveils HC-300 and HS-500 Headphones with HDSS Technology
Cooler Master Unveils HC-300 and HS-500 Headphones with HDSS Technology
Cooler Master has introduced the HC-300 and HS-500 headphones to their line of mobile products. Both incorporate the HDSS (High Definition Sound Standard) technology that eliminates distortion, bringing crystal clear clarity across the entire frequency response range.
Available in white, black, or red, the HC-300 comes with three pairs of soft silicon ear cushions, and integrates Enhanced Bass to offer true sound. With the built-in remote and mic, users can adjust the volume, control music and video playback, and answer or end calls on their smartphone quickly and conveniently.
The HC-500 features a headband and ear cups which can be folded up and placed in the bundled carrying case for convenience. Wrapped in an aluminum housing, the HS-500 delivers crisp highs, a clear mid-range and deep bass, made possible by its 34mm neodymium magnet drivers with CCAW voice coils.
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The National Archives has published more than 2,800 records related to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy. Journalists and history aficionados are digging through the files to see what — if any — new information can be gleaned.
Earlier Thursday, President Trump had issued a memo to executive agencies ordering the release of the records.
The files are among the last to be released by the National Archives under a 1992 law that ordered the government to make public all remaining documents pertaining to the assassination. There has long been a trove of conspiracy theories surrounding Kennedy's death in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, including doubts about whether assassin Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone, as the Warren Commission determined in its report the following year.
Other files are being withheld owing to what the White House says are national security, law enforcement and foreign policy concerns. The vast majority of what's being withheld is at the request of the FBI and the CIA.
The remaining redactions are going be reviewed over the next 180 days, and any not sufficiently demonstrated to need withholding will be released on April 26, 2018.
Following Oliver Stone's 1991 film JFK, which posited several theories about the assassination, Congress approved the law, forming the Assassination Records Review Board. It required the government to release all its files on the assassination in 25 years, unless doing so would harm national security, giving the president authority to block the release.
President Trump had indicated he would not stand in the way and in fact tweeted on Wednesday, "The long anticipated release of the #JFKFiles will take place tomorrow. So interesting!"
Trump sent that message while flying to Dallas' Love Field, the airport where Kennedy landed just before he was shot.
Trump had been urged by his friend and adviser Roger Stone to allow the release. Stone has promoted the conspiracy theory that Kennedy's vice president and successor, Lyndon Johnson, was behind the shooting, though there is no reliable evidence to support that.
But CIA Director Mike Pompeo had been arguing for a further delay, according to Stone, who told the website InfoWars — which promotes various unfounded conspiracy theories — that the documents "must reflect badly on the CIA even though virtually everyone involved is long dead."
The Washington Post reported that a National Security Council official said government agencies were urging Trump to block some of the files from being released.
A pair of GOP lawmakers have been pushing for a full release.
"After 54 years, there is no reason, for the sake of honesty and integrity in America, that the facts of the JFK assassination should not be made public," Rep. Walter B. Jones, R-N.C., said in a statement announcing legislation introduced earlier this month calling for a full release. "Virgil once said, 'Evil is nourished and grows by concealment.' It's time to reveal what happened that awful afternoon in 1963," he added.
Companion bills were introduced in the House and Senate by Jones and Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
It's unclear whether the files released on Thursday will quell the remaining doubts or add to the skepticism. A 2013 Gallup Poll found only 30 percent of Americans believe Oswald acted on his own, with theories about other actors ranging from the CIA to the Mafia to Fidel Castro.
During the 2016 presidential campaign, Trump himself accused the father of Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, of associating with Oswald, citing a cover run by the National Enquirer tabloid.
Most of the newly released files are believed to be CIA and FBI documents.
The government is releasing some of the last of its files on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. History buffs and conspiracy theorists are among those who have been eagerly checking the National Archives website all day. The White House says it's making some 2,800 documents available. Most of them have been kept classified ever since Kennedy's murder in Dallas almost 55 years ago. But some documents are being withheld for the time being.
Joining me now is NPR's Brian Naylor. And Brian, which records are being released, and which aren't?
BRIAN NAYLOR, BYLINE: Well, Robert, there are a lot of documents, so it's going to take a while to wade through them to figure out just what's in there. So maybe it's easier to say which aren't being made available. Administration officials say they're mostly FBI and CIA files, and leaders of those agencies urged President Trump to withhold them, saying that they contain material that is still deemed sensitive relating to law enforcement, intelligence and foreign policy.
SIEGEL: Let's look a little bit further at that. The killing was in 1963. Why would the FBI and the CIA still want to keep those records secret?
NAYLOR: Yeah, that is the question. I spoke with Barbara Perry, who is director of the University of Virginia's Miller Center which studies the presidency, and she believes in part it's because the agencies had been watching Lee Harvey Oswald, the man who shot Kennedy, and that there may be still some secrets the agencies don't want revealed. Here's what she said.
BARBARA PERRY: We think there will be documents that indicate that he was on the radar screen of the CIA and the FBI, that they did trace him to Mexico City and this visit that he made in the months leading up to the assassination with the Soviets and with the Cubans. We just don't know to what extent these documents will reveal what was going on in those trips to Mexico City or after.
NAYLOR: And so the agencies are arguing that there are still some sources that are too sensitive to reveal and some activities involving foreign partners that they don't want to reveal.
SIEGEL: Let's assume that they - that that's what those agencies think. Do they have the authority - the FBI and the CIA - to stop the release of these documents?
NAYLOR: So it's up to the president by law. And interestingly, the president twice tweeted about the planned release, kind of promoting it yesterday on his way to Dallas, of all places, where he appeared at a fundraiser. He anticipated the long - he the tweeted the long-anticipated release of the JFK files will take place tomorrow. And he added, so interesting.
But administration officials say that agency leaders made their case to retain some of the documents, and the president acknowledged that their concerns were valid. Officials say the president does want to ensure this information gets out as soon as possible. So they now have six months to comb through these remaining unreleased documents and to make redactions if needed before they're released.
SIEGEL: I mentioned conspiracy theorists earlier. There are a lot of conspiracy theories about the Kennedy assassination. Are these documents, do you think, likely to put any of those theories to rest?
NAYLOR: Well, yeah, probably not. There have been conspiracies ever since the findings of the Warren Commission the year after Kennedy's death that Oswald was the lone gunman. There were some who said that there was somebody on the grassy knoll near Dealey Plaza, others who've said that the Soviet Union or Cuba or organized crime was involved.
In fact the president himself during last year's campaign accused the father of Republican Senator Ted Cruz of associating with Oswald, citing a cover in the National Enquirer. Barbara Perry says it's part because it's been hard for people to accept that Kennedy was killed by someone that his biographer Robert Dallek called so inconsequential.
PERRY: He did inspire people. And to be taken at such a youthful age, leaving behind a beautiful wife and two beguiling children was just more than the country could bear to contemplate at the time. And I think that's what's made this raw feeling so open to conspiracy theories.
NAYLOR: And so, you know, undoubtedly given the delay in the release of all of the records today, there will still be those who believe the government is covering something up. We'll have a better idea next spring.
SIEGEL: NPR's Brian Naylor. Brian, thanks.
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VALLEJO — The Solano County coroner's office has identified the victim of a fatal hit-and run collision Thursday morning in Vallejo as Thomas Willey.
Vallejo police said Willey was a 64-year-old Vallejo resident.
Willey was walking his dog at the intersection of Sutter and Louisiana streets when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene.
The dog was dead when officers responded at 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Willey was suffering from major injuries and was taken to the NorthBay Medical Center in Fairfield, where he died.
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Guerrero edges Rios to win dry Home Run Derby
SAN FRANCISCO -- With Barry Bonds sitting out, this derby was dry -- and Vladimir Guerrero was San Francisco's home run king for a day.
The Los Angeles Angels slugger won the Home Run Derby on Monday night, hitting 17 homers and beating Toronto's Alex Rios 3-2 in the final round of the All-Star competition.
None of the eight batters managed a true "splash hit" over the right-field fence and into the waterfront park's iconic McCovey Cove. Dozens of eager fans wearing wetsuits and carrying nets amid the flotilla of kayaks and rafts ended up scrambling for just a handful of foul balls and ricochets during nearly six hours of batting practice and derby slugging.
But the four semifinalists sent balls into every other corner of a park that's usually a nightmare for any hitter not named Bonds.
Guerrero, who managed just two homers in his only previous derby appearance back in 2000, also produced the contest's most fearsome shot: a 503-footer to left that fell just short of the oversized baseball mitt looming over the outfield bleachers -- a target that still hasn't been hit during a game in the park's 8-year history.
"The first time I came in 2000, I swung at every pitch, so you learn," Guerrero said through an interpreter. "I came back this year with a different philosophy. I was going to try to take a pitch between, to rest a little bit."
Guerrero indulged in various shenanigans with his friends and AL teammates during the first two rounds, re-taping his fingers and getting a towel-down in the middle of competition -- and when Guerrero failed to homer on his first three swings in the first round, David Ortiz made a special delivery.
The Boston star charged to home plate, dramatically tossed away Guerrero's bat and called for a friend to carry a large wooden case to them. After removing a new bat from the case, Ortiz kissed the lumber and presented it to Guerrero, who used it to hit five homers on his next nine swings.
"It was my bat, and we had it planned if I wasn't doing well at the beginning, he was going to bring it out to me," said Guerrero, who slept late Monday to rest up after finishing a nine-game road trip with the Angels in New York.
He was all business in the final, homering on his first pitch before finishing it with three swings to spare. Guerrero casually discarded his bat and didn't even watch as his final shot settled in the left-field stands, celebrating with his cousin from the Dominican Republic.
Rios, added to the derby field on Sunday, had a remarkable 12-homer binge in the second round, but lost his swing in the final, managing just two more to finish with 19.
"It was the pitcher just throwing me the ball where I wanted," Rios said. "I was a little surprised at how far they carried. ... I guess I just didn't warm up enough (before the final)."
Bonds, who's just four homers shy of tying Hank Aaron's career homer record of 755, turned down the chance to participate in the homer contest, though he took part in early batting practice and stuck around to watch the derby with Alex Rodriguez, the majors' homers leader with 30 for the Yankees.
Bonds claimed the toll from an afternoon's swings would be too exhausting and disruptive before Tuesday's game, when he'll start in left field and bat second for the NL squad. The 14-time All-Star hit a handful of homers during batting practice for the thousands of fans who showed up two hours early for the derby.
The sluggers started slowly: Three batters held the first-round lead with five homers apiece, the lowest leading total in the first round since the derby went to a three-round format in 1995.
Defending champion Ryan Howard, who managed just three homers, hit a 410-foot shot that died in the 421-foot corner of right-center, prompting him to rip off his hat in mock frustration.
"It's a tough thing to do," Howard said of the dearth of splash hits. "I don't think any guys were trying to yank it down there. Guys are just trying to stay with their natural swing."
Minnesota's Justin Morneau, Milwaukee's Prince Fielder, Detroit's Magglio Ordonez and Howard were eliminated in the first round.
Rios hit five consecutive homers on his last swing in the second round to finish with 17 over the first two rounds, pushing him past Colorado's Matt Holliday. Guerrero followed with nine second-round homers to eliminate Holliday -- including that 503-foot shot to a previously unexplored area.
Albert Pujols, who hasn't homered for the Cardinals since June 14 during the longest drought of his career, finished one homer shy of the finalists.
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The penny dropped
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In Reply to: The penny dropped posted by R. Berg on December 23, 2007
: : "The penny dropped" I heard was based on the person who changed the reels in old movie theatres and had seen the movie so many times that they put a "penny" coin in the end of the first reel of two-reel movies and put the reel can under the projector so that when the first reel ran out the penny dropped into the reel and woke up the person who was snoozing out of boredom
: All kinds of stories circulate, and a story isn't proof. Did the person you heard this one from provide evidence for it? Then there's the question of how to attach a penny to the inner end of the tightly wound film on the reel - and, assuming that could be done, whether the penny would interfere with the unwinding process. ~rb
Another theory: it has to do with "the old penny-in-the-slot machine or device, such as a chocolate machine or doorlock..." "Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable" revised by John Ayto (HarperCollinsPublishers, New York, 2005, Seventeenth Edition).
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Subsea Engineering Handbook
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Description: Designing and building structures that will withstand the unique challenges that exist in Subsea operations is no easy task. As deepwater wells are drilled to greater depths, engineers are confronted with a new set problems such as water depth, weather conditions, ocean currents, equipment reliability, and well accessibility, to name just a few. A definitive reference for engineers designing, analyzing and instilling offshore structures, Subsea Structural Engineering Handbook provides an expert guide to the key processes, technologies and equipment that comprise contemporary offshore structures.
Written in a clear and easy to understand language, the book is based on the authors 30 years of experience in the design, analysis and instillation of offshore structures. This book answers the above mentioned crucial questions as well as covers the entire spectrum of subjects in the discipline, from route selection and planning to design, construction, installation, materials and corrosion, inspection, welding, repair, risk assessment, and applicable design solutions. It yields a roadmap not only for the subsea engineer but also the project managers, estimators and regulatory personnel hoping to gain an appreciation of the overall issues and directed approaches to subsea engineering design solutions.


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Pulled my finger out, braved the cold and ventured outside last weekend to make some progress.
Charged the battery up and fired her up for the first time this year.
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Undressed and driven up the kerb
Being an import, all bolts came out with almost zero effort. Arms were on pretty quick
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About three kilometres west of Hawston lies the famous fishing spot, Plankhuis — a place shrouded in romanticism and mystery..
In 1878 Walter McFarlane and Valentine Beyers, who later became well-known hoteliers in Hermanus, owned the rights to Plankhuis and started the False Bay Cold Storage Company. They ran a fish canning business, employing a certain Woodholme and a Norwegian called Erickson.
Some writers thought that the name Plankhuis (wooden house) evolved from Woodholme, who worked there in 1880, but according to legend, it was already known by that name by 1855. When a fire destroyed their equipment, the canning factory ceased to operate.
DIS só mooi om te hoor hoe iemand met kennisgekweek deur liefde praat van jou eiehartewêreld: die stukkie kus tussen Onrusrivier en Hawston. Oom Johnnie Bucchianeri Hawston het baie jare agter die rug, maardie verstand loop nog volstoom
``Op die hoek, daar waar die huis is wat hullePlankhuis noem, is Baaigat. Vroeër jare was daar'n visfabriek. Daar moet 'n plankhuis gewees het,maar van ek hier is, is hy nie meer daar nie.
Die Burger: Pieter Spaarwater - 1993
A fire destroyed their equipment, the canning factory ceased to operate around 1855.
Plankhuis was a real paradise as a seaside house miles away from any other buildings, inaccessible by road, only reachable by a trudge over sand-dunes of over a mile. This belonged to a lawyer friend of my father, but our family was most welcome to join him and his family of wife and four sons over a weekend.
After the long, laden trudge across soft sand, we emerged at the edge of the plateau, with a stunning view of the coast below, and a steep descent down the face of the dunes. Below was a strip of flat land, where the house was, and then the sea, beyond a wide expanse of low rocks and sandy-bottomed rock pools. Here we fished for small, delicious klipvis or swam in the largest pool.
The primitive conditions, with no electricity and a brack well the only water supply, added a spice to this holiday.
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Plankhuis changed hands many times, until Dr Gysbert Smuts, a medical practitioner from Caledon, bought it in 1915. The Smuts family had to work very hard to make the old place habitable. After the sudden death of Dr Smuts in 1926, his two daughters inherited Plankhuis.
An anglers' paradise. When the place was eventually discovered by commercial divers, a revolution followed. Boats filled the little beach at Plankhuis and the tranquillity was shattered by the revving of boat engines. Since 1959, when the last of Dr Smuts's children died, the place has changed hands several times
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This three-minute video from College Humor dares you to sit still and watch it. All of it. Can you make it to the end?
I made it, but it wasn't easy. I have things to do, I kept thinking. There's stuff happening. I should probably be looking someplace else right now. This is taking forever.
See if you can watch the whole thing. I bet you can. I believe in you.
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FITCHBURG, Mass. – New England Football Conference Commissioner Sue Lauder has announced a restructuring of the Conference that will take place prior to the 2013 season. The NEFC, founded in 1965 by Bridgewater State College, Curry College, and Maine Maritime Academy, will function as an eight team league and will retain the NEFC's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament. The realigned NEFC will consist of Curry College, Endicott College, Maine Maritime Academy, MIT, Nichols College, Salve Regina University, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and Western New England University.
Institutions that are currently members of the multi-sport Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (Bridgewater State University, Fitchburg State University, Framingham State University, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Westfield State University, and Worcester State University) will compete in a newly formed MASCAC football league. Plymouth State University and UMass Dartmouth, two schools that have a playing relationship with the MASCAC through an affiliation agreement between the MASCAC and the Little East Conference, will also join the new league.
"It's been an honor to have been a member of the NEFC and to work with the quality student athletes, coaches and administrators at all of the NEFC institutions," said Lauder who is also the Director of Athletics at Fitchburg. "I wish the conference continued success and look forward to maintaining relationships with NEFC members."
The NEFC, with 16 members divided into two divisions, is the largest Division III football conference in the nation. The Conference's championship game between the winners of the two divisions is also unique among Division III football.


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Jaskin Signs 3-Year Entry-Level Contractby Staff Writer / St. Louis Blues
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Wednesday the club has signed forward Dmitrij Jaskin to a three-year entry level contract.
Jaskin has been assigned to the Peoria Rivermen.
"Jaskin is an NHL-ready combination of size and skill," said Blues' Director of Player Development Tim Taylor. "His offensive prowess, physicality and hockey sense give him the versatility to play up and down the lineup and contribute in a variety of roles."
Jaskin, 20, dressed in 51 games for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's (QMJHL) Moncton Wildcats, leading the club and ranking fifth league-wide with 99 points (46 goals and 53 assists) to go along with 73 penalty minutes.
In addition, the 6-foot-3, 205-pound forward was named the QMJHL's first star of the month for November 2012 and January 2013. He also earned first star of the week honors for consecutive weeks in January.
Prior to 2012-13, Jaskin spent the previous two seasons with Slavia Praha HC of the Czech-league, posting 12 points (four goals, eight assists) and 32 penalty minutes in 63 career games.
The Omsk, Russia native was drafted by the Blues in the second round, 41st overall, of the 2011 Entry Draft.


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I don't mean regular illegal immigrants, I mean real criminals that were being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The Department of Homeland Security has started releasing hundreds of illegal immigrants held in local jails in anticipation of automatic budget cuts, in a move one Arizona sheriff called politically motivated — and dangerous.
Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu said Tuesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement released more than 500 detainees in his county alone over the weekend. A spokesman for Babeu told FoxNews.com that ICE officials have said they plan to release a total of nearly 10,000 illegal immigrants.
The numbers, though, are in dispute. ICE officials said that it's unclear how many ultimately might be released and that only 303 have been released from four Arizona facilities so far, though all those are in Pinal County. According to ICE, 2,280 detainees are still in custody in those facilities.
Babeu described the move as a "mass budget pardon" and suggested the administration was going to unnecessary lengths to demonstrate the impact of the so-called sequester.
"President Obama would never release 500 criminal illegals to the streets of his hometown, yet he has no problem with releasing them in Arizona. The safety of the public is threatened and the rule of law discarded as a political tactic in this sequester battle," he said.
An ICE spokeswoman confirmed the plans without specifying how many illegal immigrants might be released.
[…]In Arizona, Babeu slammed the move, painting his community as a victim of gridlock in Washington.
"Clearly, serious criminals are being released to the streets of our local communities by this mass budget pardon. These are illegals that even President Obama wants to deport. This is insane that public safety is sacrificed when it should be the budget priority that's safeguarded," he said.
This is Obama's little tantrum. All the time in the last 5 years he has been mocking Republicans for being unreasonable about balancing spending cuts with job-killing tax increases on entrepreneurs and their employees. But the truth is that he would rather release criminals than cut one dime of federal spending. This is the real Obama. Wastrel, thief and spendthrift. I'm not surprised that he would resort to putting the citizens of Arizona at the mercy of criminals just to get revenge for being forced to cut a couple percent from his bloated spending. After all, this is the same administration that oversees the trafficking of assault weapons to Mexican drug cartels. He doesn't care if law-abiding citizens gets murdered by criminals.


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Bring pot of water with salt to boil on high; add beans. Cook uncovered 3 to 4 minutes or until tender; drain.
Melt garlic spread in skillet on medium low heat; add beans. Toss to heat through, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with fresh ground black pepper to taste.


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Amazonite and Swarovski crystal necklace. The 12mm stones are turquoise mottled with white. They have been hand-knotted on aqua nylon cable to give strength and a perfect drape. The aquamarine Swarovski crystals on each side of the Amazonite sparkle and bring light to your skin. So easy to wear, will take you from day to evening wear effortlessly.
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Reducing Your Risk of Foot Pain
General Guidelines
Follow these foot care tips from the American Podiatric Medical Association:
- Wash your feet with soap and water every day. Remember to wash between your toes.
- Dry your feet after you wash them. It will help prevent fungus from growing. Remember to dry between your toes.
- Keep your feet dry by changing your socks if they become wet.
- Trim your toenails regularly. Cut them just above or at the edge of your toe. You can cut them straight across or with a slight curve.
- Wear shoes that fit well and support your foot.
Specific Guidelines
Depending on your foot concerns and lifestyle, there are various things you can do to protect your feet. These include:
- Selecting proper shoes
- Practicing correct walking and exercise
- Caring for toenails
- Preventing toe pain
- Preventing foot disorders in diabetes
- Preventing foot problems in childhood
- Using skin creams and foot baths
- Having massage therapy
Selecting Proper Shoes
In general, the best shoes are well cushioned and have a leather upper, stiff heel counter, and flexible area at the ball of the foot. The heel area should be strong and supportive, but not too stiff. The front of the shoe should be flexible. New shoes should feel comfortable right away, without a breaking in period. There should be plenty of room for all 5 toes.
The best way to prevent nearly all foot problems is to choose well-fitted shoes with a firm sole and soft upper. You should purchase them in the afternoon or after a long walk, when your feet are at their largest size. There should be a ½ inch of space between your longest toe and the tip of the shoe, and the toes should be able to wiggle upward. You should stand when being measured, and both feet should be sized, with shoes bought for the larger foot. It is important to wear the same socks as you would regularly wear with the new shoes.
Ideally, your shoes should have removable insoles (more information below). If you are an older person, thin hard soles may be the best choice. Elderly people wearing shoes with thick, inflexible soles may be unable to sense the position of their feet relative to the ground, which increases the risk of falling.
High heels are a major cause of foot problems in women. If you insist on wearing high heels, look for shoes with a wide toe box (the part of the shoe that surrounds the toes), reinforced heels that are relatively wide, and cushioned insoles. You should also keep the amount of time you spend wearing high heels to a minimum.
The way shoes are laced can be important for preventing specific problems. Laces should always be loosened before putting shoes on. If you have narrow feet, you should buy shoes with eyelets more separated over the tongue than people with wider feet. This makes for a tighter fit for narrower feet and a looser fit for wider feet. If, after tying the shoe, less than an inch of tongue shows, then the shoes are probably too wide for you. Tightness should be adjusted both at the top of the laces and at the bottom. When high arches cause pain, eyelets should be skipped to relieve pressure.
If your shoes require breaking in, place moleskin pads on areas of your skin where friction is likely to occur. Once a blister occurs, moleskin is not as effective. Change shoes during the day. As soon as the heels show noticeable wear, you should replace the shoes or heels.
Exercise and Sports
The shoes you wear for exercise should be specifically designed for your preferred sport. For instance, a running shoe should cushion your forefoot, while tennis shoes should emphasize ankle support. Buy your shoes at a store with knowledgeable sales people.
Occupational Footwear
A number of occupations put the feet in danger. If you are in a high-risk job, you should be sure your footwear is protective. For example, nonelectric workers at risk for falling or rolling objects or punctures should wear shoes with steel toes and possibly other metal foot guards. Electric workers should wear footwear that does not have metal parts (or insulated steel toes) and rubber soles and heels. Chemical workers should wear shoes made of synthetics or rubber, not leather.
An insole is a flat cushioned insert that is placed inside the shoe. They are designed to reduce shock, provide support for your heels and arches, and absorb moisture and odor. People respond differently to specific insoles. What works for one person may not work for you. The thickness of your socks must be considered when purchasing insoles. You do not want insoles to squeeze your toes up against your shoes.
Insoles can be purchased in athletic and drug stores. Shoe stores that specialize in foot problems often sell customized insoles that are more expensive. In general, over-the-counter insoles offer enough support for most people's foot problems. Most well-known brands of athletic shoes have built-in insoles.
Practicing Correct Walking and Exercise
In addition to wearing proper shoes and socks, you should also walk often and correctly to prevent foot injury and pain. Your head should be erect, your back straight, and your arms relaxed and swinging freely at your sides. You should step out on your heel, move forward with the weight on the outside of your foot, and complete the step by pushing off the big toe.
Caring for Toenails
Toenails should be trimmed short and straight across. Filing should also be straight across using a single movement, lifting the file before the next stroke. The file should not saw back and forth. A cuticle stick can be used to clean under the nail.
Preventing Toe Pain
To prevent corns and calluses and relieve discomfort:
- Do not wear shoes that are too tight or too loose. Wear well-padded shoes with open toes or a deep toe box. If necessary, have a cobbler stretch the shoes in the area where the corn or callus is located.
- Wear thick socks to absorb pressure, but do not wear tight socks or stockings.
- Apply petroleum jelly or lanolin hand cream to corns or calluses to soften them.
- Use doughnut-shaped pads that fit over a corn to decrease pressure and friction. They are available at most drug stores.
- Place cotton, lamb's wool, or moleskin between the toes to cushion any corns in these areas.
Preventing Foot Disorders in Diabetes
Preventive foot care can reduce the risk of amputation in people with diabetes. Some tips for preventing problems include the following:
- See your doctor regularly and make sure your feet are checked at each visit. Take your shoes off once you are in the exam room so that your feet are visible.
- When cleaning your feet, avoid soaking them in water. Instead, wash your feet in warm water every day.
- Completely dry your feet. Do not forget to dry between your toes.
- If you have dry skin, rub lotion on your feet after they are washed and dry. Do not put lotion between your toes.
- Cut your toenails straight across. It may be easier to cut them after washing your feet, since the nail will be softer. Do not cut them too short.
- Use a pumice stone regularly to keep calluses thin. Do not cut at them with sharp objects.
- Wear socks or stockings. Wear them to bed if your feet are cold.
- Wear shoes or slippers, even if you are at home. Make sure your shoes fit well. Also, make sure they are closed-toe. Do not wear sandals.
- Keep your feet away from hot places, like a fireplace; hot bath or spa; or an electric blanket.
- When shopping for shoes, try to go shopping at the end of the day. Your feet are biggest during this time of day, so you will be able to buy shoes that are not too tight.
- If you can do so safely, put your legs up when sitting.
- Keep blood flowing to your feet by wiggling your toes or rotating your ankles several times a day.
- Do not use any medications or ointments for your feet unless your doctor says it is okay.
- Changes in the shape of your feet and toes can happen with nerve damage. Talk to your doctor about special shoes you can wear, rather than trying to force your feet into regular shoes.
Preventing Foot Problems in Childhood
The first year in a person's life is important for foot development. You should cover your baby's feet loosely, allowing plenty of opportunity for kicking and exercise.
Children generally walk between 10-18 months. They should not be forced to start walking early. Wearing just socks or going barefoot indoors helps the foot develop normally and allows the toes to grasp. Going barefoot outside however, increases the risk for injury and other conditions, such as plantar warts.
Children should wear shoes that are light and flexible. Since their feet perspire greatly, their shoes should be made of materials that breathe. Footwear should be changed every few months as the child's feet grow.
High-impact sports can injure growing feet. You should be sure that your children's feet are protected if they engage in intensive athletics.
Using Skin Creams and Foot Baths
Skin creams can help maintain skin softness and pliability. Taking a warm footbath for 10 minutes, 2-3 times per week will keep your feet relaxed and can help prevent mild foot pain caused by fatigue. A pumice stone or loofah sponge can help get rid of dead skin.
Having Massage Therapy
Here is an exercise you can use on your own feet:
Using your thumb, index, and middle finger, rotate each toe in a circular motion. Then, make a fist and rotate it slowly around the bottom of your foot. Finally, gently twist each foot, as if wringing wet clothes, moving the top and bottom in opposite directions.
Adult foot health. FootCareMD—American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society website. Available at: http://www.aofas.org/footcaremd/overview/Pages/Adult-Foot-Health.aspx. Accessed February 7, 2018.
Foot care. American Diabetes Association website. Available at: http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/complications/foot-complications/foot-care.html. Updated October 10, 2014. Accessed February 7, 2018.
Foot care 101. American Podiatric Medical Association website. Available at: http://www.apma.org/files/FileDownloads/myFEETFootCare101.pdf. Accessed February 7, 2018.
Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your feet and skin healthy. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases website. Available at: http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/Diabetes/prevent-diabetes-problems/Pages/keep-feet-healthy.aspx. Updated January 2017. Accessed February 7, 2018.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Warren A. Bodine, DO, CAQSM
- Review Date: 03/2018
- Update Date: 02/07/2018


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Franconian Lake District
Earth : Europe : Central Europe : Germany : Southern Germany : Bavaria : Franconia : Franconian Lake District
Frankonian Lake District is in the south-west of Nuremberg in the county of Germany.
The biggest lake of the district is the Große Brombach Lake. The Big Brombach Lake is a storage lake of about 12,7 square kilometers, with about 17,5 kilometers shoreline. Its depth is about 32 meters. The scenic Small Brombach Lake is situated in the Brombach and Igelsbach valley. Full beaches and the activity on the water show the highly attractive nature of the recreational Small Brombach Lake. With its 2,5 square kilometers, the lake invites to people to go swimming, surfing, sailing, fishing, and boating.
The biggest European Trimaran passenger ship, "MS Brombachsee", crosses the Lake daily. The coastline is unspoiled; there are bike paths and hiking trails around the the lake. Four recreational establishemnts and 1000 sailboat berths make this an ideal surf and sailing paradise. An ideal viewpoint is the Two-Lake-Place in Enderndorf am See.
The Altmühl Lake, situated in the broad valley of the Altmühl, sits between single villages and meadows. It was created as the first lake in the lake district and has a lenght of 4 km and an area of roughly 4,5 square km. The ship "Gunzenhausen" crosses the lake.
The Roth lake, which is 2,2 square kms, is divided into a economic part and a swimming area. Surfing and sailing are possible in most parts. In the north western corner there is a large nature reserve. The Roth Lake also has three recreational areas.
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The Lake District comprises of 7 lakes and several "waters". The total expanse of water is about 20 km².
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Augustine Herman
Augustin Herman
1605 – 1686 (Czech-American emigrant, businessman and politician).
He left Bohemia after the battle of White Mountain and first he seated in Holland. In American territories he was first mentioned in 1633 when he, on behalf of West India Company, negotiated with Indians about a purchase of land near today's Philadelphia. Demonstrably he lived in New Amsterdam (New York) since 1644, where he became a member of the Board of Governor Peter Stuyvesant (so-called Council of Nine). He was a pioneer of tobacco trading which he imported across the ocean into Europe. Naturally, governors are governors, therefore the cigarettes were later called Stuyvesant, not Heřman. Besides these activities Augustin Heřman also acted as trader and privateer in the Caribbean. He won himself a prestige mainly as an excellent cartographer. For Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore, he created the first and high-quality map of Virginia and Maryland. This map was so perfect that yet seventy years after its printing in 1673 it was considered the most accurate map of these territories. He received large lands in Maryland for it, which he named "Bohemia Manor". Last but not lest, one of the very first illustrations of New York from 1650 was a work of Heřman.
His naval life was mainly connected with the boat "La Grace". It was her who accompanied him around the islands of the Caribbean Sea and across the Atlantic Ocean. La Grace was the most famous privateer in the early days of America. Every year she sailed to Caribbean and there, with governor's approval, she attacked ships of enemy. Her victory over the two Spanish barks loaded with ebony, tobacco and wine near coast of Guatemala in May 1644 was the most famous one.


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College Dance Roundtable 2, Part IV: How do you prepare students for life after college?
Kids Cafe Goes to College is a new twist on Dancewave's popular annual Kids Cafe Festival now in its 16th year. Kids Cafe Goes to College offers high school dancers an opportunity to get a first-hand look at professionally-based college dance programs through master classes, roundtable discussions with college department heads, and performances. This second Dance College Panel Roundtable at Long Island University's Brooklyn campus took place on Thursday, February 11, 2010. The discussion was moderated by Michelle Burkhart (Director of Dance Programs/NYC). It included panelists from Montclair State University, Hofstra University, The Juilliard School, Eugene Lang College The New School, Sara Lawrence College and the American Musical and Dramatic


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This is a gud vision. we like it. May God Bless All Of You. Ameen
Hi Jason,I can't believe it! After deirang your blog I decided to run a contest in my blog. It's about IM, but in spanish. I decided to do something similar to your contests, like giving tickets for twitting me, etc.Today I sent the email to my list announcing the contest and the very first comment in my blog is from a guy saying that's spam, because you are going to get a lot of false friends just to promote your blog .What should I tell this guy? I never sent an spam email in my whole life!Anyway, luckily now the first contestants are starting to show up Alexs last blog post..
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Oho i think that geo news is the world worst channal . U will never here any happy news i can bet u that it is very boring and disghusting. It offends me very much.
I will be in the favour of geo news if it display a speacial show at the wwe wow amazing
Salam…plx tell me where i can find Sahir Lodhi Show here?? It's Really urgent
my sister Javeria,
Please left the sahir lodhi.you are consatration on your career please left this kind of activites.
plZ tell me where i can find Sahir Lodhi Show here
salam to all,
but i can say that Geo is a good channel but this is not good for our young generation.Please do not mind.
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Sir Sahir Lodi cell no meri Email pr send kar dain
Sir AAP SA REQUEST ha FLims mehrbani kar k mat lagaya karain
How is it that so many people try to give lneeliigtnt answers within this forum yet, are so short sighted?I do not consider myself to be very smart, however, reasonably lneeliigtnt.Before I give my oppinion or ask a question, I do implement my homework.For those who look at my avatar and decide that I am an aloof crack-pot, I urge them to research what I have to say .For those who were born within the past twenty years and feel that the 60 s were a hundred million years ago, I can tell that history was not their forte'.It is said that, If we do not learn from the past then we are damned to repeat the same mistakes. In regards to the Northwoods Black opps, I urge anyone interested in the declassified information from the U.S Department of Defense to click on to Conspiracy Theories Michael Meacher, Former British Environment Minister.You can research the entire article at length at ( 9/11 conspiracy theories.)True knowledge is not found by following mere sound-bytes but through extensive studies and research.The tool is already at your fingertips use it .
I really like the Fastronauts toys sebauce they seem like toys that not only teach children about energy flow, but also get them active! While the BugPlug and Power Hog do a great job of teaching energy conservation, they are relatively passive toys that are tied to electronics (and as we know, many electronics in our homes allow for passive play, with lots of sitting and staring instead of running and jumping!) I like the Fastronauts over the Rocco just sebauce I feel like the ages that might play with Fastronauts might have a better time understanding a lesson about energy than the ages that the Rocco seems to be geared for. That, and I remember as a kid running around the playground with action figures, and it was a lot of fun! If I had had some Fastronauts back in the early 90 s, I'm sure I would have generated tons of power!
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The Mother (known in the West as Earthbound) series of RPGs can be enjoyed by kids, but also have stuff specifically for adults. Just like a fairy tale.
And the illustrated front cover to a fairy tale is the first thing that springs to mind when I see this piece by Japanese artist Akira Miyazaki. Boy, what a fairy tale it would be, whether you were talking about the series itself or Nintendo's stubborn reluctance to fully localise all the games within it!


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Allee Willis' Kitsch O' The Day – FINALLY! Soup To Nuts live show PHOTOS!
To say that my first performance in 37 years since jumping off the stage in the middle of my own show in 1974, Allee Willis' Soup To Nuts Party Mix at the El Portal Theater in beautiful North Hollywood on October 18, was anything like what I expected is the Katrina of understatements. Anything that could go wrong did. But as I'm an artist who plans to the extreme so that when the inevitably unexpected happens it can be swiftly and humorously dealt with, it was a supreme triumph of soul, kourage and kitsch. At past parties of mine, the precursors to my performance now, these malfunctions have been limited to those you could count on one hand. Now, the 6,437,932 technical black holes that befell Soup To Nuts only made for more laughs and make me want to preform more! Not that the mayhem is so easily detectable in these photos, but the fun, style and funk that filled the evening and the days preceding it certainly are. For an overview, start here. For specifics, press one of these lovely buttons now.
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Only 6,437,932 technical black holes
Wish I had been sucked into one and transported there!
Love you Allee.


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Less than 6% of rapes reported in England lead to convictions — and that's out of as few as 10% of rapes that are reported in the first place. I'm no mathematician, but the good people at the Washington Post have underscore the fact that those statistics are deplorable. The well-researched article by the Post's Mary Jordan is bookended by the tale of a 15-year-old London teen who was raped by a 28-year-old neighbor. Her mother immediately called the police, and yet it took several months for the police to question the rapist. The man was eventually set free, although he had a previous criminal record; the judge in the case said, he was "in a way a man of good character" because his prior convictions were non-violent. This is clearly not an isolated event, as a 2005 report commissioned by UK police described a "culture of skepticism" surrounding rape cases. And the horrors don't end there!
The <em Post describes a case last year in which a 24-year-old man who was convicted of raping a 10-year-old was given only 2 years in jail because the child was "dressed provocatively." There are some British officials who are trying to stem the tide of injustice. Tory leader David Cameron called for tougher sentences for rapists and according to the BBC, Cameron said, "Studies have shown that as many as one in two young men believe there are some circumstances when it's okay to force a woman to have sex. To my mind, this is an example of moral collapse." Solicitor General Vera Baird tells the WaPo that "There will never be proper female equality and appropriate dignity afforded to one-half of the population if it's possible to rape somebody and get away with it."
But then there are jerks like MP John Redwood, who think date rape should be tried differently than stranger rape because date rape isn't really a big deal. A quarter to a third of Britons apparently agree with Redwood: according to the WaPo, they think the victim is responsible for her rape if she is drunk or wearing "sexy" clothes.
It's not as if the United States is ideal, as 13% of rapes are convicted here, but Britain's conviction record is currently a national embarrassment. There have been a few positive developments in recent months: prosecutors are now allowed to interview victims prior to the case (previously, they didn't meet until the day of the trial). But these improvements are piddling when they're taking place within a larger culture that, however quietly, condones this kind of violence against women.
In Britain, Rape Cases Seldom Result In A Conviction [Washington Post]
Earlier: British Politician Says Date Rape Is No Big Whoop
In British Date Rape "Adverts", Rapist & Victim Look The Same


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Seminole Museum Hosts 18th Annual American Indian Arts Celebration
The Seminole Tribe of Florida's Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will host the American Indian Arts Celebration (AIAC) on November 6th and 7th, 2015, at the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation. Now in its 18th year, the AIAC is one of the top festivals in the Southeast.
The event will feature an exciting array of artisans, Seminole food vendors, food trucks, children's craft activities, musical performances, dance demonstrations, wildlife presentations, alligator wrestling and storytelling. This year's festival also features the NYC critically acclaimed exhibition Seminole Spirit by Russell James and Nomad Two Worlds, with both indoor and outdoor displays. The Indian market will showcase some of the finest Native American craftsmen from around the country including prize-winning Seminole artisans. Daily performances will include an opening ceremony by Seminole Tribal elder Bobby Henry, the Warriors of AniKituhwa Cherokee Dancers, alligator wrestling by Billy Walker, and musical acts including Rita Youngman and folk singer Jerry Mincey.
For more information visit the Viva Florida event listing, or download the full press release:


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Agaves & Arids
Bananas, Gingers & Aroids
Climbing Plants
Cloud Pruned, Bonsai & Niwaki Trees
Gifts for Gardeners
Ginkgo biloba
Grasses & Grass Like
Half, Quarter & Full Standards
Hardy Palm Trees
Hedging & Screening
Japanese Maples
Olive Trees
Pleached & Espalier Screening
Tree Ferns & Ferns
All Gardens
Architectural & Colonial Gardens
Balcony Gardens
Coastal Gardens
Cottage Garden
Exposed Gardens
Japanese Garden
Jungly Gardens
Patio & Courtyard Gardens
Prairie Gardens
Roof Gardens
Screening or Lose Your Neighbour
Shady Gardens
Small Town Garden
Sunny Gardens
Water Garden
Windy Garden
Woodland Gardens
Fargesia 'Jiuzhaigou 1'
Fargesia robusta 'Campbell'
Phyllostachys aurea
Sarcococca confusa
Trachycarpus fortunei
Fargesia nitida 'Black Pearl'
Ginkgo biloba 'Troll'
Nandina domestica
Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Holochrysa'
Phyllostachys nigra 'Henonis'
Phyllostachys aurea 'Koi'
Nandina domestica 'Woods Dwarf'
Schizophragma hyd. 'Shiro Fuka fukurin fu'
Kalopanax septemlobus syn pictus
Phyllostachys vivax f. aureocaulis 'Huangwenzhu'
Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea'
Paulownia fortunei
Cordyline australis 'Pink Champagne'
Canna 'Stuttgart'
Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosum Densum'
Osmunda regalis
Dryopteris buschiana (crassirhizoma)
Choisya x dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl'
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Can you still go after your dreams without the right background?
Ko Dong Man (Park Seo Joon) has always dreamed of becoming famous as a taekwondo athlete but now works as a contract employee in a mundane job. His bickering longtime friend, Choi Ae Ra (Kim Ji Won), aspires to become a television anchor but works instead at the information desk of a department store.
Their friends, Kim Joo Man (Ahn Jae Hong), and Baek Seol Hee (Song Ha Yoon) have been dating for six years but face a new threat to their relationship.
Can the four friends achieve their individual dreams despite having "third-rate" qualifications?
"Fight My Way" is a 2017 South Korean drama series directed by Lee Na Jeong.


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Current work is influenced by history, environment and process:
History as found in geology, (natural processes of rock formation and weathering), and mans' activities, (structures, buildings and social events).
Environment influences include shape, colour and texture of surroundings, to which my Pennine Mountain location contributes much. (Particularly the dark dry stone walls and the patterns created upon the bright green fields).
Process refers to both the act of making (what happens during the manipulation of clay, slip, and glaze always with one eye on the possible effects of firing!) and an awareness of the passage of time, Changes that occur with events of nature and history.
Individual slab pieces are created through a process which includes using an antique mangle to roll and re-roll prepared sheets of clay . This creates broken edges and areas which are stretched and stressed, generating their own feeling of history. Slips, which are painted, combed, sponge printed and stencilled provide contrasting colours and these are emphasised by applications of up to six glazes and the firing in the reduction atmosphere of a large gas kiln.
Commissions often give me the chance to relate to particular locations, events and people, with an inevitable review of ones own place within the context of human activity. A challenge is enjoyed.
Primary focus
is the creation of ceramics with sculptural and architectural
applications. Often slab-ware vessels, which are individual pieces and
sculpture commissions.
Work generally available from:
Booth House Gallery, Holmfirth, Yorkshire
Please contact Jim Robison regarding other current locations where his work may be purchased.
Other Information - Courses
There are two types of course held each year:
1. Ceramics Course - The emphasis is on personal development and therefore suitable for a wide range of abilities. We will look at making methods and source material in a relaxed and supportive way. A whole range of work will be possible as we look at ceramic forms and surface textures. A visit to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park is planned mid-week. An evening of Raku firing is also on the agenda
2. Glazes and Surface Decoration - The emphasis is on personal development and therefore suitable for a wide range of abilities. We will look at Ceramic Surfaces, including glazes suitable for Stoneware, Earthenware, and Raku firing. Basic technology, mixing and firing will be undertaken. Surface treatments will also be explores using textures, slips, oxides and masking treatments suitable for glazes and smoke firing.
More details on both courses, including costs, can be found on Jim's website (see above)
Born 31 December 1939
Raised in Missouri, USA.
Educated in the USA: Initially trained as a Jet Engine Mechanic in the USAF.
BA, Major in Fine Art, Graceland College, Iowa.
MA. Sculpture and Ceramics, Eastern Michigan University.
Elected Fellow of the Craft Potters Association and served as council member.
He has been Chair of the Northern Potters Association
Part time Senior Lecturer at Leeds University College, Bretton Hall.
Studio and Gallery
1973 - Set up Studio and home in Yorkshire, England in 1973.
1975 - Established Booth House Gallery as an exhibition/sales outlet for contemporary ceramics (including many recognised potters as well as his own work). Week-long summer courses are offered each year and evening lectures are also held for groups by arrangement.
William Havu Gallery, Denver, Colorado, USA
Missouri State Fair, USA - Exhibition and lecture demonstrations (2000)
Exhibits extensively in the UK and Europe:
Lawrence Batley Centre Gallery, Bretton Hall.
St. Truiden Cultural Centre Gallery, Belgium
Studio Ceramics, Victoria and Albert Museum
Contemporary Ceramics Gallery, London
Rufford Craft Centre, Nottinghamshire
Tilbury Gallery, Belgium
Kremple Gallery, Germany
Amphora Gallery, Holland.
Slab Techniques:
by Jim Robison and Ian Marsh
Although this is essentially a very simple subject, slabs can be used to make the most basic of forms to the most complex. This broad approach to slab work shows a wide variety of building methods and shows the work of many high-profile ceramic artists in this area. The book explores and explains most of these methods through step-by-step images and text, using a varied range of both pots and sculpture.
There are often several techniques that could be used to achieve the same result and this book shows that no one method is correct, but there will be one which is appropriate for the potter, the clay and the firing process. The reader is encouraged to experiment and develop their own ideas. The book covers all the basics, such as making your slabs and joining well, simple building methods, use of supports, creating textures, decorating with slips and ways to avoid disasters during firing.
It also looks at many innovative and original approaches, as well as building large-scale pieces and the problems associated with it. The book aims to encourage the reader to experiment and find the methods most suited to them, while fantastic images of finished work are offered to show what is possible.
ISBN: 9781408110072 November 2010 Publisher: A&C BLACK
Large Scale Ceramics
Large Scale Ceramics demand a number of considerations that don't necessarily concern most ceramicists. Questions about the size of kiln needed, construction over an extended period of time, designing for a specific site, assembling, weatherproofing and installation are all things that must be thought about.
In this book, Jim Robison discusses all of these points as well as giving pointers as to getting and handling commissions.
The Ceramics Handbook series was conceived as an introduction to various techniques relating to the use of clay. The books are aimed at the student or the practised potter who is experimenting in a new area.
This book is full of photographs depicting large scale works from many parts of the world and the processes of their construction. It is written in a lively and entertaining style suitable for anyone with an interest in ceramics and includes examples of Jim's work too - over a 20 year period.
Published in 1997 by G & B Arts International Ltd. by agreement with A & C Black (Publishers), London
Distributed in Australia and New Zealand by Craftsman House.
ISBN 90-5703-55-10 (Hardback)
ISBN 0-7136-4168-1 (Paperback)
Other books
Ash Glazes: Book by Phil Rogers (A&C Black, Pub.) This book contains a chapter on Jim's individual works and biographical information.
Extruded Ceramics: Book by Diana Pancioli (A&C Black, Pub. March 2000) This book contains photos of relief sculptures which make extensive use of extruded components.
The Art of Handbuilt Ceramics: Book by Sue Bruce (Crowood Press, Pub. October 2000) This book contains photos and details of both large and smaller works created by a variety of handbuilt methods
Ceramics, Art and Perception: Issue No. 18. Article by Mary Sara about one of my larger public commissions in Wakefield. This is a relief sculpture for the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation
Details of many additional publications including Jim's work can be found on his web-site