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Studying Golf Course Management: Diplomas and Courses at a Glance
Courses and diplomas in golf course management can help you find work in not only the care and upkeep of golf courses, but also in outlet operations. Golf course grounds include everything from the grass and trees to the soil they grow in. It might be your job to keep the grounds healthy and in proper shape for the particular course's design and construction.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) groups greenskeepers with grounds maintenance workers. The BLS projects that jobs in grounds maintenance are expected to grow 20% between the years 2010 and 2020. This percentage is considered faster than the average job.
|Who Is this Course for?
|People already working in the golf industry who want to add to their education or people pursuing a job position in greenskeeping or grounds maintenance.
|Those with an interest in working in the golf industry, particularly on golf course grounds or the operations of golf outlet.
|Common Career Paths (with approximate median annual salary)
|- Pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators for vegetation ($30,000)*
- Grounds maintenance workers, general ($25,000)*
- Landscaping or groundskeeping workers ($23,000)*
|- Golf course superintendent ($43,000)** Note: salary varies with years of experience, location, and number of people you manage
-First-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers ($42,000)*
- Assistant golf course superintendent ($28,000)** Note: salary varies with years of experience, location, annual budget, and number of people you manage
|Time to Completion
|1 day to 1 semester
|Varies with program, but usually less than 2 years
|Common Graduation Requirements
|- None other than requirements for completing the course
|- Occupational experience
|- Application
- High school diploma or GED
|- High school diploma or GED (some colleges don't require these for admission, but require you to have one or the other before you get half-way through the program)
- Assessment tests in reading, math, and writing
|Online Availability
|Some courses available online
|Not at this time
Sources: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2011 figures), **Payscale.com (May 2012 figures).
Courses in Golf Course Management
If you prefer not to complete an entire diploma or certificate program, you can take individual courses in the field of golf course management. This is a good option if you already work in the golf industry and would like to further your career, especially towards a management position. Courses are usually offered through a school's continuing education program, where you can apply to enroll in one or more courses. Some courses are very short and last only a day or two, while some are full semester courses. If you want to take more than one course at a time, take note of the school's credit limit per semester for continuing education students.
Pros and Cons
- You can choose what specific courses you want to take to advance your career in a certain direction.
- Some courses only last one day.
- Taking only one or two courses at a time can allow for more flexibility when working around your current job schedule.
- Some courses might only be offered once a year.
- Continuing education students are not always eligible for certain scholarships or financial aid.
- Much of the work in the field requires a lot of physical labor.
- Work is done mainly outside, which might expose you to dangerous weather conditions.
Courses and Training Requirements
Some courses are offered for the purpose of supplementing the education of a person already working in the field. You may also take individual courses that are part of a certificate, diploma, or degree program. Course subjects that might be available to you include:
- Golf course management, design, and layout
- Marketing and technology
- Turfgrass management regarding disease, insects, weeds, and organic practices
- Proper usage of soil and plants in golf course construction and landscaping
- Irrigation systems
- Maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment
Online Course Info
Online courses in the field of golf course management are available. They might be part of an online degree program or formatted as online workshops and training modules. Some of the online workshops and training might be used towards certain certification or recertification in pesticide application in certain states.
Stand Out with these Courses
Because technology is finding applications in many job fields, it might benefit you to take a course that applies the latest technical knowledge and skills to the subject. This might include the controllers and wiring of irrigation systems or the engines of landscape equipment.
If you plan to apply your courses to a diploma or degree program in the future, look to take credit courses rather than noncredit courses or workshops. Some schools do allow you to change your status to degree-seeking student after you have completed a certain number of credits, but take note that you must now complete any application requirements for the program you wish to enter.
Diplomas in Golf Course Management
Diplomas generally require more credit hours than a certificate in the field and less credit hours than an associate's or bachelor's degree. A diploma in golf course management might qualify you for a job as a golf course superintendent or an assistant superintendent. Golf course superintendents are responsible for the upkeep of a golf course as well as the budget and course maintenance employees. Superintendents also interact with golf club members, so skills in communication and conflict resolution are desirable in job applicants.
Pros and Cons
- Your job may combine your interests in golf and plants.
- Much of your work will be done outdoors.
- You have the potential to advance from an assistant golf course superintendent to a higher paying position as a superintendent.*
- Precautions must be taken to protect your body when working with mechanical equipment and performing strenuous physical labor.
- You might come in contact with pesticides that might be harmful to your health.
- Some superintendent jobs list a preference for applicants with a 2 year degree in the field.*
- Source: University of Massachusetts Amherst, Stockbridge School of Agriculture.
Common Course Requirements
Courses in golf course management programs will teach you how to manage a golf course from the soil and grass to the bushes and trees growing above. You might learn about engines and other mechanical aspects of landscape equipment. Other more applied subjects might include how to plan and install an irrigation system and how to apply pesticides to grass and surrounding plants. Subjects such as soil and turfgrass health will support the skills you learn. Golf course design and construction are also important subjects included in many programs. Some programs include a course about the game of golf for those who might not have an in-depth knowledge of the sport.
Online Course Info
Currently there are no golf course management diplomas that can be completed online. Some schools do offer some individual courses online. These courses might be completed 100 percent online or done as a hybrid course with some work done through the Internet and some in-class. Sometimes core education courses are the only online options available.
Stand Out with This Degree
Because golf course management is a hands-on field, it might be a good idea to enter a program that requires students to have some sort of work experience. The benefit to you is that this experience is part of your program and you earn credit towards your diploma at the same time you develop applicable skills for your profession. If you feel your diploma program is lacking in a certain subject, you could look into taking individual courses from a different golf course management program.


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Population Age 5 and Above, 2017
The smallest share of population where English was spoken less than "Very Well" was in Asotin and Lincoln counties. The highest share was in Adams County where 29.0 percent of persons were in this category.
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Population Age 25 and Above, 2017
Garfield (96.5 percent), San Juan (96.1 percent) and Whitman (95.4 percent)t) counties had the highest percentages of high school graduates.
Adams (65.2 percent), Yakima (73.2 percent) and Franklin (74.2 percent) counties had the lowest percentages of high school graduates.
In 2018, the highest percentages of Hispanic residents were found in central Washington with Adams (67.4 percent), Franklin (55.3 percent) and Yakima (50.8 percent) counties posting the highest shares.
In 2010, the median age of persons living in Washington state was 37.3 years. In 2018 the median age had increased to 38.3 years.
Jefferson County had the highest median age in 2010 at 53.9 years. By 2018, the median age in Jefferson County had reached 58.4 years.
Clallam County had the highest percentage of single parent families with 41.9 percent.
Garfield County had the lowest share of single parent families, with 20.4 percent.
Adams County had the highest percentage of single mother families in poverty at 43.7 percent.
The lowest poverty rates for families headed by single mothers was found in Wahkiakum County at 8.7 percent.
Median Household Income Estimates by County: 1989 to 2018 and Projection for 2019

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Was it 1984 when I walked up to a teller of the Santa Monica branch of First Interstate Bank to deposit my paycheck? I must have laid on the teller counter, title up, the copy of "The Virtue of Selfishness" by Ayn Rand which I was reading, because as I filled out my deposit slip, the teller remarked with palpable moral indignation, "Don't tell me you want to be selfish!?"
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I don't presume to know what "The Truth" is, for I agree with the postmodernist view that there is no such thing as objective truth, a truth independent of the observer. As quantum physics demonstrates, the very act of observing something, alters it, and so you can not objectively experience or know anything. Moreover in the unity of the quantum soup of existence, nothing exists separate from me or objective to me.
Yet elsewhere I have written of the love of truth as one of the skills which enable personal authenticity. So seemingly I am suggesting that there is a truth with which our authenticity comports. And I am. But where might we find it?
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In 1972 the Club of Rome issued the controversial report, "Limits to Growth". The study applied a computer model of socioeconomic trends, and determined that no matter how optimistically one tweaked this, that, or all variables, the future outcome of the trends was social and economic collapse – more or less delayed. Why? Because of the values underlying the social order.
Back then, the Stanford Research Institute also explored 40 possible alternative futures, and determined that a very few avoided a major world crisis before the year 2050. Willis Harman, director of the Institute concluded, "The macroproblem which the world faces,and which is rapidly and ineluctably becoming more serious, is at root a problem of value and basic premises – in short, a moral problem."
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We all have parts of ourselves which we don't like. Perhaps it's the sadness from which our forced laughter distracts us. Or the envy we feel for someone's good fortune. Or the anger that occasionally bursts forth much to our embarrassment. For many of us, these dark and difficult feelings are unacceptable. They don't measure up to our assumed standards of decency, goodness, or spirituality. So what are we to do with them?
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Theme of following quotations: Sometimes the expression of personal authenticity may seem to conflict with the given moral standards of the culture in which we live. Those standards are expressions of dualistic concepts of right/wrong, good/evil, etc. Many standards vary from culture to culture. All are mental constructs which belie the natural perfection of what is, of Being from which the deepest expressions of authenticity originate.
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text: TAMPA, FL (February 6, 2007)- Two-time and defending Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion, Earl Pearson, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL scored his first ever win at East Bay Raceway Park on Tuesday Night during the 31st Annual Winternationals for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Pearson's win was his sixth career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory and his first driving for car owner, Bobby Labonte. Pearson took the lead at the beginning of the 30 lap $5,000 to win main event and led every lap. The 35 year old racer drove the LifeLong Locks, MOPAR, Lucas Oil Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Allstar Performance, Dunn-Benson Motorsports, Larry Wallace Racing Engines, MasterSbilt Dodge Charger to victory lane over Steve Francis of Ashland, KY who finished second in his Valvoline/Custom Race Engines/Rocket GTO. Finishing third was Moss, TN's Ricky Arms in the Tom Herron/Perfect Wall, Inc/MastersBilt GTO with Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN in the Jerry Jones/Jones Core/MasterSbilt Monte Carlo and Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, IL in the Bill Moyer/Car City/C.J. Rayburn Monte Carlo completing the top five drivers. A total of 92 entries were on hand for the second night of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series action at East Bay. Pearson drew the pole among the eight heat race winners as Terry Casey would line up beside him on the start. The caution came out with one lap scored for Damon Eller and then on the restart several cars were involved in a wreck in turn four. Two straight cautions came on lap three and four as the anxious drivers would see four cautions in the first four laps of the race. The race then settled for a run of 11 green flag laps with Pearson on the point followed by Francis, Casey, Arms and Don O'Neal. There was no movement in the top five until Dan Schlieper went around O'Neal on lap 11 for fifth. Pearson then started to work lapped traffic by lap 14 and then caution number five came out on lap 15 which would clear Pearson's path in front of him. O'Neal got back into the top five on lap 16 passing Schlieper for that spot. The sixth and final caution came out on lap 20 for Casey who gave up a strong run as he slid to a stop in turn three after he had run several laps in that position with left front suspension damage. That moved Arms into third with O'Neal and Shannon Babb up to fourth and fifth with ten laps remaining in the race. On the restart Pearson would again pull away from Francis and set sail to the checkered flag as he would finally breakthrough at East Bay for his first ever win at the track in his home state. Francis finished a solid second followed by another impressive run for Arms who bettered his sixth place finish on opening night with a third place. O'Neal and Babb would round out the top five. Pearson in victory lane thanked all of sponsors and crew for their outstanding work with his new race team. "I want to thank my crew chief, Jason Fitzgerald, Matt and Regan and everybody else with Bobby Labonte Racing for this opportunity." "I just wanted to get out in front and with the way the track was I knew it was important to get off to a good start, but then again we got off good last night, but we didn't win." Completing the top ten were Dan Schlieper, Matt Miller, Josh Richards, Anthony White and Donnie Moran. In preliminary action Billy Drake was the LifeLong Locks Fast Time Award Winner with a qualifying lap of 14.894 seconds. The Hawk Brake and Quarter Master Sponsored Heat Race Winners were Shannon Babb, Terry Casey, Matt Miller, Earl Pearson, Jr., Dan Schlieper, Steve Francis, Don O'Neal and Ricky Arms. The Mason Racin' Rebel Shock Dyno and Penske Shocks B-Main Sponsored Winners were Josh Richards, Terry English, Steve Shaver and Patrick Sheltra. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series returns to action at East Bay on Wednesday Night, February 7th with a complete show of LifeLong Locks Time Trials, Hawk Brake and Quarter Master sponsored Heat races, Mason Racin' Rebel Shock Dyno and Penske Shocks sponsored B-Mains Performance Rod and Custom Strawberry Dash and the $5,000 to win A- Main. Catch all of the action of the 31st Annual East Bay Winternationals live on the internet all week long at www.RaceTalkLive.com.Race Summary Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series East Bay Raceway Park-Tampa, FL Tuesday, February 6, 2007 LifeLong Locks Fast Time: Billy Drake-14.894 Hawk Brake First Heat: (10 Laps-Top 2 Advance): Shannon Babb, Donnie Moran, Josh Richards, Jimmy Mars, Billy Drake, Eddie Carrier Jr., Jason McBride, Jeff Beyers, John Blankenship, Roger Crouse, Tim Fuller, Frank Shickel Jr. Hawk Brake Second Heat: (10 Laps-Top 2 Advance): Terry Casey, Anthony White, Jeep VanWormer, Davey Johnson, Mike Mataragas, Justin Rattliff, Rick Rogers, Eric Wells, Sherri Heckenast, Mark Andersen, Mike Marlar, James Prather Quarter Master Third Heat: (10 Laps-Top 2 Advance): Matt Miller, Steve Casebolt, Bryan Collins, Joe Morris, Wendell Wallace, Tim McCreadie, Bub McCool, Scott Riggs, Joe Denby, Eric Jacobsen, Jordan Bland, (DNS- Shawn Reed) Quarter Master Fourth Heat: (10 Laps-Top 2 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Dennis Erb Jr., Terry English, Michael England, Scott James, John Mason, Ray Cook, D Jay Miller, Mike Petersak, Jeff Fortner, Rohn Moon Hawk Brake Fifth Heat: (10 Laps-Top 2 Advance): Dan Schlieper, Billy Moyer, Steve Shaver, Tim Dohm, Darrell Lanigan, Freddy Smith, Brad Neat, Kevin Cole, Don Mihelich, Bob Geiger, Wayne Chinn Hawk Brake Sixth Heat: (10 Laps-Top 2 Advance): Steve Francis, Damon Eller, Rick Eckert, Jason Flory, Rick Aukland, Adam Hensel, Ivedent Lloyd, Daniel Stone, Garrett Durrett, Vic Coffey, (DNS-Robert Kleinschmidt) Hawk Brake Seventh Heat: (10 Laps-Top 2 Advance): Don O'Neal, Josh McGuire, Marshall Austin, Chuck Harper, CJ Rayburn, Randy Korte, Steve Sheppard, Darren Miller, Kristin Flory, Jeff Gress, Brady Smith Hawk Brake Eighth Heat: (10 Laps-Top 2 Advance): Ricky Arms, Dean Carpenter, Doug Horton, Patrick Sheltra, Shane Clanton, Victor Lee, Richard Hedrick, Christian Rayburn, Gerald Davis, DJ Wells, Jackie Boggs, Randy Lucas Mason Racin' Rebel Shock Dyno First B-Main: (12 Laps-Top 2 Advance): Josh Richards, Jimmy Mars, Billy Drake, Jeep VanWormer, Justin Rattliff, Mike Mataragas, Eddie Carrier Jr., John Blankenship, Frank Shickel Jr., Roger Crouse, Tim Fuller, Jason McBride, Rick Rogers, Mark Andersen, Jeff Beyers, Eric Wells, James Prather, Sherri Heckenast, Davey Johnson, (DNS-Mike Marlar) Penske Shocks Second B-Main: (12 Laps-Top 2 Advance): Terry English, Scott James, Bryan Collins, Wendell Wallace, Joe Morris, Bub McCool, Tim McCreadie, John Mason, Mike Petersak, Eric Jacobsen, Scott Riggs, D Jay Miller, Michael England, Jordan Bland, Ray Cook, (DNS-Joe Denby, Jeff Fortner, Rohn Moon, Shawn Reed) Mason Racin' Rebel Shock Dyno Third B-Main: (12 Laps-Top 2 Advance): Steve Shaver, Tim Dohm, Darrell Lanigan, Rick Eckert, Daniel Stone, Ivendent Lloyd, Wayne Chinn, Vic Coffey, Don Mihelich, Adam Hensel, Garrett Durrett, Jason Flory, Kevin Cole, Freddy Smith, Brad Neat, Rick Aukland, (DNS-Bob Geiger, Robert Kleinschmidt) Penske Shocks Fourth B-Main: (12 Laps-Top 2 Advance): Patrick Sheltra, Chuck Harper, Shane Clanton, Darren Miller, Doug Horton, Marshall Austin, DJ Wells, Richard Hedrick, CJ Rayburn, Steve Sheppard, Christian Rayburn, Gerald Davis, Victor Lee, Jeff Gress, Kristin Flory, Randy Korte, Randy Lucas, Brady Smith, (DNS-Jackie Boggs) Strawberry Dash: (9 Laps-Winner Advances): Rick Eckert, Tim McCreadie, Richard Hedrick, Garrett Durrett, Ivendent Lloyd, Justin Rattliff, Mark Anderson, James Prather, Victor Lee Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Feature Finish: (30 laps): Earl Pearson Jr., Steve Francis, Ricky Arms, Don O'Neal, Shannon Babb, Dan Schlieper, Matt Miller, Josh Richards, Anthony White, Donnie Moran, Terry English, Rick Eckert, Josh McGuire, Steve Shaver, Chuck Harper, Patrick Sheltra, Damon Eller, Dean Carpenter, Tim Dohm, Terry Casey, Steve Casebolt, Scott James, Billy Moyer, Dennis Erb Jr., Jimmy MarsRace Statistics Entries: 92 Yellow Flags: 6 Red Flags: 1 Lap Leaders: Earl Pearson, Jr. 1-30 Edelbrock Hard Charger Award: Rick Eckert (Started 25th and Finished 12-Advanced 13 Positions) Allstar Performance Performer of the Race: Earl Pearson, Jr. Comp Cams Rookie of the Race: Ricky Arms


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Chief Ministers object to BSF amendment Act
New Delhi: Opposing amendments to the BSF Act, some state Chief Ministers today demanded that discussions on the issue should be deferred and taken up along with the National Counter Terrorism Centre on May 5 as it also disturbs the federal structure of the country.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said since the proposed amendments to the BSF Act 1968 were against the laid down principles of a federal structure, discussions on it should not be held today and deferred. He said the discussion should be taken up along with the NCTC issue on May 5.
It is learnt that during the pre-lunch session of the Chief Ministers` meet on internal security, some other CMs also opposed the proposed amendments to act which governs the functioning of the paramilitary force.
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Centre for its "non-consultative" approach with state governments on key security issues and said the UPA government was creating "state within state" by amending RPF Act, BSF Act which take away powers from state police and meddling with subjects under the state list.
On Saturday last, Modi had written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh opposing Centre`s proposed move to amend the Border Security Force Act to give wide powers to the paramilitary force to arrest and search anybody in any part of the country.
During the first part of the Budget Session, the BSF (Amendment) Bill was deferred in the Rajya Sabha after the Opposition and outside supporters of UPA – SP and BSP – flagged some `federal issues` and insisted that the bill be brought after the chief ministers` meeting on internal security (being held today).


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Thought this was interesting. Discusses how the Raptors defended Giannis in the ECF. With Giannis as a de facto PG, having the ball in his hands often, it highlights some of the shortcomings of Bledsoe at PG, who is not a great perimeter shooter (even though he had a great year).
As Giannis continues to develop his perimeter shooting, and round out his game, it is important to have 4 shooters around him. I think it is also fair to say that Giannis did not handle some of the double teams well either in that series. Like Jordan's struggles against Detroit early in his career, the hope has to be that Giannis (only 24) will learn from that experience and be better next time around.


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Financiers are a basic standard in the repertoire of any pastry chef. A simple cake consisting of egg whites, powdered sugar, almond flour and a good bit of browned butter, they are traditionally baked in small bar molds and served as a mignardise or petit four at the end of the meal. They are rich, toothsome and best enjoyed as a small bite. The history around this traditional French cake comes from the Parisian financial district and the clever bakers in the surrounding shops. They developed sturdy little butter cakes, said to hold up well in pockets, to sustain the financial workers in their neighborhoods. Another theory is the name came from the traditional rectangular mold said to resemble a bar of gold. I suspect it's a combination of both. These pâtisseries practiced a key business rule early on: know your customer. Marketing via the late 1800's.
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This is a charming place to linger over a romantic supper, with a fine range of Italian beverages too.
Crab Meat and Shrimps Titan, Herbed Marinated Avocado, Pomegranate Seeds combined with Traditional "Cocktail" Dressing
Parma Ham, Bresaola, Salami, Melon scented with Modena Balsamic Vinegar, Grilled Artichokes, served with Sun-Flushed Tomato Crostini
Thin Slices of Wagyu Tenderloin Drizzled with Truffle Oil, Wild Arugula and Caper Cream topped with Parmesan Tuille.
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IRAQ: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has called for empathy and understanding among all Iraqi groups, saying that the people of Iraq should enjoy peace, welfare and progress. "All people of Iraq must enjoy peace, welfare and progress and this issue calls for empathy and cooperation among all Iraqi tribes and groups," Ahmadinejad said in a meeting with visiting Prime Minister of Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Nechirvan Idris Barzani on Monday.
The Iranian president emphasized that stability and security are prerequisites of progress, adding that the Islamic Republic fully supports the progress and stability of Iraq.
As for the situation in Syria, Ahmadinejad stated that both Tehran and Baghdad believe in empathy and understanding as the best solution to the Syrian crisis, noting that "the Syrian issue will not be resolved through war and conflict."


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A proposal to release genetically altered mosquitoes into the United States for the first time hit a possible stumbling block on Tuesday, with voters in the Florida Keys expressing ambivalence about a field trial there.
Residents split on the possibility of a trial, with one ballot initiative open only to residents of Key Haven, where the trial would take place, failing, and another initiative open to all residents of surrounding Monroe County being approved.
The results could make it more difficult to move ahead with the release of the mosquitoes in Key Haven.
The mosquitoes would have their DNA edited in a way designed to stave off diseases like Zika and dengue, but opponents of the field trial have raised concerns about the impact on the environment and public health.
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Hannah Converse calls her fledgling farming operation "Pedaling Vegetables," and she's hardly spinning her wheels.
As she tends her newly planted melon seedlings and prepares the three-quarter acre of rented fields at Open View Farm for her first season as a Community Supported Agriculture venture, the 26-year-old Hampden, Mass., native is already hatching plans to put her love for cycling to work for her.
Without a car, Converse climbs the hills of Conway, Mass., on her bicycle to get to the farm from where she's living, about a mile and a half away. With help from a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant for start-up farmers, she recently bought a bike trailer, eight feet long and three feet wide, to transport vegetables and cut flowers to the farmers' markets in Conway, three miles down the hill, and Shelburne Falls, nine miles away.
For Shelburne Falls' Friday market, Converse plans to sell her heirloom tomatoes, basil, and cut flowers. But Conway's Wednesday market will probably mean lugging carrots, beets, and other heavy vegetables, so she's thinking about upgrading to a larger wagon, capable of carrying a 600-pound load. And Converse is already gearing up for other ways to pedal her way around the farm to cultivate, haul compost, and do other farm chores.
For this biology-environmental science major, the seed was planted when she started working in the student-run Colby garden, atop Runnals Hill. "I feel our health-care system doesn't really take care of people; providing wholesome, healthy food does," she said.
After Colby, and after working on a farm in Maine, Converse co-managed an urban farm in Worcester where she's still a board member. It was tiny—just one-sixteenth of an acre in an industrial park—but using dense, vertically oriented techniques, they
grew vegetables for a family shelter and for sale at the farmers' market and nearby restaurants.
While there, she worked on several bike-building projects, including helping to design trailers for a seed-exchanging expedition through Brazil, building cycle-powered grain mills in Bolton, and then nearly completing a "longtail" cargo bike that can be used for hauling lumber, materials, and even people.
"When I was apprenticing on a farm in Maine, I got to try out a bunch of hand tools, but none of them worked for me," said Converse, who began looking into ways to harness energy from a bicycle while taking a bike mechanic class. And then she found a farmer in Milton, south of Boston, who was using a bicycle cultivator for his tomato crop.
Now her ideas—complete with preliminary drawings she's done with skills gleaned from her mechanical-engineer parents—involve building "a four-wheeled contraption the width of your beds, with a bicycle welded in the middle of the frame to a bike tractor, a bike cultivator."
"My goal isn't just that I get to use bikes, but also to get people to rethink our transportation system and how we use things," Converse said. "Our country's so invested in fossil fuels, it seems impossible to do it any other way, for a lot of people. But if more people started thinking about this and supported alternative systems, I really do think it can be a viable option."
—Richie Davis
A version of this story appeared in the Greenfield, Mass., Recorder newspaper.


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Meet the Staff of Hanksters
Gary Hankinson - Owner / Operator - PA & FL
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I would like to introduce myself. My name is Gary Hankinson, aka "Hankster." I am the owner / operator of a Hot Rod and Classic Car dealership based in western Pennsylvania called Hanksters Hot Rods LLC. I've been building, restoring and selling Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, and Classic Cars for over 30 years. In 2015 I had an opportunity to open up a second location in Florida, So I partnered with a longtime friend Kevin Sergent, and together we opened a new Hanksters Hot Rods Classic Car Dealership in Daytona Beach, Florida, where we have over 75 cars on display and for sale at all times. I spend time at both locations and help run the day to day operations for both dealerships. I also travel all over the United States purchasing Classic Cars and shipping them back to our facilities. From there, we then recondition, market, and sell them all over the world.
Kevin Sergent - Owner / Operator - FL
I have over 35 years in the Automobile Industry, beginning my career in 1981, as a salesperson. From there I was promoted to Sales and Service Manager, then eventually to the General Manager in 1985. When I started, the dealership averaged around 70 vehicles per month, when I left; the dealership was averaging 630 per month. Under my management, the dealership received numerous Sales and Service awards and recognition. I left my management position in 1998 to open my own dealership, Tri Star Ford-Mercury, Inc. and Tri Star Chrysler, Inc., which has now grown to be the Tri Star Auto Group, currently with 6 locations and 8 major franchises. I've been around classic cars and muscle cars since I was a kid and my father took me along to the drag strip with him every weekend. From that point I was hooked and cars are in my blood. In 2015 I had an opportunity to team up with a long time friend Gary Hankinson and together we partnered and opened Hanksters Hot Rods in South Daytona Beach Florida. I also travel all over the United States purchasing Classic Cars and shipping them back to our facilities. From there, we then recondition, market, and sell them all over the world.
John Oaks - General Manager - PA
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My name is John Oaks. I have been the business manager with the company since the beginning. I do all of the sales and purchasing documentation, including titling, registration, etc. whenever selling or purchasing a classic car. I am a Notary Public as well. I work closely with our customers to make sure the purchasing process goes smoothly. Once a vehicle has been purchased, I assist in locating a shipping company to transport the customer's vehicle to them. After the vehicle has been purchased, I continue to work with the customer, as well as the shipping company, to make sure the vehicle they just purchased arrives to them in a safe and timely manner.
Lauren Hankinson - Multimedia Production & Marketing - PA
Hi I'm Lauren Hankinson the second generation Hankinson here at Hanksters. I've been around cars, racing and all things automotive practically since birth. Being around the business all my life, I started working summers here at my dad's business when I was a teenager detailing cars in the shop. Now that I'm out of college I work here full time as the Multimedia Production & Marketing Manager, this also includes growing the Social Media of the company. My job is to upload every car to our website along with a detailed video I create so customers can see each and every detail of the car without actually being here at the showroom. I also create our newsletters and send them out to our mailing list to notify subscribers that a new car is now on our site. Being a second generation in the business and having the opportunity to work alongside my dad is truly an awesome experience.
Renard Weimer - Sales Associate / Buyer - PA. FL.
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Hi my name is Renard Weimer. I am 65 years old and this is the perfect job for me. As a teenager I really enjoyed working in my dad's garage after school. I painted my first car when I was 13 years old. After I graduated high school I managed Johnny's Garage & Auto Sales from 1971 to 1986. I've restored numerous muscle and classic cars over the years. I love body and paint work, I have photo albums in my office filled with my favorite restorations. I love car shows and am very knowledgeable about classic and muscle cars. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have about any of our inventory.
Matt Dickinson - Buyer - PA. FL.
Hi, my name is Matt Dickinson. The car bug hit me as a child and I have been around them since. I've bought, sold, detailed and parted cars through the years and have been in and out of the business. I've always enjoyed everything about the look, sound and performance that the muscle cars had and enjoyment of owning them through the years. I've worked in body shops, mechanic shops, and crash parts businesses through the years. I was fortunate enough to come to work at Hanksters where I can help in the process of buyers finding their special muscle car and enjoy being around them all the time. On my off time I enjoy fishing and car shows with my Wife.
Jason Hippchen - Recon / Detail - PA
Hello my name is Jason Hippchen, I have been working on cars and anything car related since I was a kid. I am a huge Mopar fan, I grew up around them it's just in my DNA. During High School I went to ICTC for three years for Automotive to further my experience. I scored advanced in my NOCTI test there and I received The Principal Star Award twice for my academics and hard work. I love being here at Hanksters Hot Rods and take pride in my work. In my spare time I enjoy working on my dirtbike, hunting and fishing.
Rich Tirak - General Manager- FL
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My name is Rich Tirak. I joined the team at Hanksters Hot Rods in May 2017. I have been around cars or in the automotive business in some capacity for the last 20 plus years of my life. I started at the age of 16 at my first dealership stocking shelves in the parts department. At the age of 18 I accepted a position with that dealership as the shipping and receiving / inventory control manager and eventually moving up to assistant parts manager. At that time in 1997 we had a 4 million dollar parts inventory, we were the fourth largest GM parts distributor in the country and distributed parts locally with 22 delivery trucks as well as shipping parts across the entire country. In 2001 I purchased my first of two Snap-On Tool Franchises which I owned and operated for 12 years selling professional automotive tools and equipment to and servicing automotive dealerships, independent automotive repair shops, body shops and restoration shops among others. At that same time I also owned a 3 bay independent automotive repair facility for 7 years. Most recently I worked at a larger independent used car dealership where I was hands on in all aspects of dealership operation including sales, service, finance and marketing. I believe that Gary and Kevin have something very unique in Hanksters Hot Rods of Daytona. I am very excited for this opportunity and to be part of an awesome team. Please stop in to either one of our locations to view our extensive collection of classic cars and to meet our team in person!
Al Gladysiewski - Sales Manager - FL
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Devin McCarty - Assistant to GM & Multimedia Production - FL
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Rick Carucci - Gift Shop Sales - FL
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Roger Corrigan - Master Mechanic - FL
Jeff Weaver - Sales Associate - FL
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Hi my name is Jeff Weaver. I have 48 years of experience in the automotive business. I was born in West Palm Beach, Florida but shortly moved to Titusville, Pennsylvania where I started my career in the automotive business in 1970. At that time I was working at several large automotive dealerships. In 1979 I started my own detail car business which I owned until 1989. I relocated to Daytona Beach Florida in 1990. Upon relocating to Florida I went to work for an auto body shop for four years. I then went to work for a used car dealership which was one of the oldest in Volusia County for 15 years doing wholesaling, detailing and general automotive duties. I then worked for an independent dealership and now I'm proud to be a part of the Hanksters team here in Daytona Beach Florida.
Don Porter - Service Department - FL
Hi. My name is Don Porter. I am 64 years old. I joined the team at Hanksters Hot Rods in July of 2018. I was born in Northern Illinois. I grew up in a full service gas station and have spent my entire life in the automotive industry. I retired 2 years ago from the auto parts business after spending 20 years in that part of the automotive industry. My love for classic muscle cars makes this the best job ever!


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I usually don't mention the date, but I wanted to make explicitly clear that today, on August 11, I received my June-July copy of the LP News.
Better late than never, you might think. Then again: not.
You see, it was sort of like opening a time capsule, and finding out with a sense of delayed embarrassment what the world was like in the 1950s.
In his address to his party as LP presidential nominee, Bob Barr makes some fascinating comments:
Just as a rising tide lifts all boats, so will a strong presidential campaign for the hundreds of Libertarian candidates across the nation….
This year is sure to be a banner year for the Libertarian Party not just at the very top of the ticket, but for all of the other down-ticket candidates too.
When voters go to the polls in November to cast a vote for Libertarian Party candidate Bob Barr, they will be more inclined to vote for other Libertarian candidates for local and statewide races….
This is why it is so important that all Libertarians come together to support Libertarian candidates.
Unfortunately, while expressing this opinion in the LP News, Bob Barr has been out giving interviews re-assuring Republicans that a vote for him will assure better performance for down-ticket REPUBLICAN candidates.
One commenter has suggested that there is, in fact, a price tag of donations for the Barr campaign to be met before he'll visit your state or mention your candidacy. Five figures, says this particular source.
Nor has the national Libertarian Party HQ honored Barr's campaign rhetoric by providing even the most rudimentary support for State and local candidates.
What Barr does not do or say in his statement is to make any reference to the positions or contribution of his competitors for the LP nomination. Given the bitterness of the battle [less lengthy, but in some ways just as intensive as that between Barack and Hillary], it would have been magnanimous--not to say appropriate--for Barr to make at least a small public gesture toward Dr. Mary Ruwart, Senator Mike Gravel, Steve Kubby, Mike Jingozian, or Dr. George Phillies.
Instead, there's only silence. There's not even the publication of the new membership of the LNC.
There is a solid if outdated article on Mike Munger's gubernatorial bid in North Carolina, but it suffers from two significant lapses: (1) it fails to mention that Munger leads a large contingent of Libertarians vying for office and pulling down significant poll numbers; and (2) it mistakenly attributes Dr Munger's chances of improving his position in the race to Bob Barr [most polling in the Tarheel State suggests that not only are Munger's numbers stronger than Barr's, but that he is pulling different demographics than the LP presidential candidate].
How about those state reports, including the one from Kentucky announcing the senatorial bid of Sonny "I walk a mile to smoke a camel-dung shoveler" Landham, which presciently [if it hadn't arrived over a week after the LPKY pulled Landham's support for his racist campaign statements] says:
Landham plans to continue to release portions of his platform and plans for Kentucky and America throughout his campaign.
Can't wait to see the follow-up report in the August edition of the LP News when it arrives in October.
This, frankly, is a disgrace. If the very best that Libertarian Party headquarters can do to communicate with its own dues-paying membership is to put out its monthly newspaper embarrassingly late, fill it with crap, and expect to be considered a functioning political party, then somebody should be singing softly in the background, If I Only Had a Brain.
Right now the strength of the Libertarian movement and what remains of the Libertarian Party exists at the State and local levels. We need to figure out how to build from that, once we've retaken control of that vestigial part of the Party that thinks its in command.


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Staples' football coach Treglia resigns to be closer to New York home
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Staples football coach Phil Treglia has resigned.
Confirmed by Staples athletic director Marty Lisevick, Treglia resigned so he could pursue other professional opportunities closer to his home in the New York area.
Treglia leaves the Wreckers' football program in fine shape.
Staples was 7-3 in the FCIAC East Division last season. The Wreckers finished third behind St. Joseph and Darien.
Staples lost to Darien, St. Joseph (17-14 in the rain) and Greenwich (29-0 on Thanksgiving Day). St. Joseph won the Class M state title while Greenwich reigned as FCIAC and Class LL champion last season.
Staples finished No. 10 in the Class LL rankings to just miss the LL eight-team playoff bracket.
The job search to fill coach Treglia's position at Staples is underway and ongoing.


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Somewhere, at some time, I'm fairly certain that I read or heard in a TV show or movie that tea was seen in all civilized society. Perhaps not those words, precisely, but something to that effect.
With every thank you card that arrives in the mail or is hand-delivered I think of this idea. I'd like to add thank you cards to the list of signs of civilized society. Not that my name appears here in curled calligraphy. (Any civilized list is written in calligraphy.) Thank you cards seemed a waste of money and paper and tediously redundant. You said thank you when the present was opened, when the guest arrived, when they left. Really, did it need to be written down in a formulaic note? As a result not a single thank you card has been stamped, sealed, and delivered by me.
In recent months, all these newly received picturesque rectangles of 67 pound cardstock have started hanging from the crow paper-clips-on-a-wire on the wall behind the couch. It might be the peripheral slides into fond remembrances or having a reason to check the mail or maybe my current fanaticism over specialty printing, design, and paper that has me longing to join the list. It's not a list comprised of the elderly either — every card was written by someone my approximate age. (Take that anti-millennials!) I'd fit right in (or "write" in).
Oh, and I'd also like to bring back visiting cards. Instead of sending a single word text message or silently stalking facebook updates here's a simple, beautifully designed card to let you know I visited.
Earl Grey Honey Ice Cream
adapted from The Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz. Yes, yes, I really think I did enough to this recipe to call it my own! As always, my notes are a little confusing — lots of arrows, proceed with caution.
Steep, for 1 hour, 1/4 cup Earl Grey tea leaves, 1 1/2 cups warm milk, and 1/4 cup sugar. After steeping rewarm. Lightly beat 2 egg yolks and add to the warm milk while stirring very fast with a wooden spoon. Remember about your forgotten 1/2 cup honey and go ahead and add this to the milk mixture. Stir until thickened — lift out the wooden spoon and run your finger along the back (yes, it's hot), if the line remains it is done.
Pour 1 1/2 cups heavy cream into a bowl. Place a strainer over the top. Pour the milk/tea mixture through the strainer into the cream. Stir until cooler. Place in the fridge for several hours.
Freeze in your ice cream maker.
Poppy Seed Lemon Cookies
adapted from these found on Epicurious, originally published in Bon Appetit March 1997 (Isn't easy access to archives a really cool feature of the internet?)
Set out 1 stick (1/2 cup) of butter to soften. In a large bowl, beat the butter. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar. Then beat in 1 egg followed by 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, zest from 1 small (or 1/2 a large) lemon, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
In a small bowl, mix 1 plus a heaping 1/3 cup all purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder.
Mix the dry ingredients into the beaten butter in three additions. Place in the fridge for about an hour. So, these were supposed to be roll out cookies which means they were wrapped, as a flattened disc, in plastic wrap first. However, by the time I got to this point I wanted something faster. Just putting the whole bowl in the fridge would probably be just perfectly effective. I do theorize (untested) that since the dough is really soft it needs that extra time in the fridge.
To bake: Set your oven to 325. Get out your ungreased baking sheet. Roll the dough into balls (however big you want), place on the sheet and then flatten with your fingers, the heel of your palm, the back of a spoon, or whatever floats your fancy. Since they don't spread quite a few can fit on the sheet.
Bake until lightly browned around the edges. For the first batch, I took the dog outside, started talking with a neighbor, and suddenly remembered about the cookies in the oven. Though not burnt they were slightly more done than desired. I didn't the time the other batches either.
I had a plan to fill these with homemade lemon marmalade. See paragraph 3, sentence 4. A little plain cream cheese was the simple solution. The even simpler solution was eating them plain.


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The Katy Wine Fest is taking on an eastern flavor this year. No there's no Asian theme, it's just the event has been growing for seven years. This year there will be several restaurants from the Katy's "eastern suburbs" participating, including Cafe Benedicte, Carmelo's and Ciro's.
The event — 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Nov. 9 at Tuscany Villa, 3330 FM 1463 in Katy– offers light bites, wine tastings, workshops and musical entertainment. No Label Brewery will host a beer garden.
Tickets are $50 in advance or $60 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Brookwood Community, which helps adults with disabilities. For information, go to katywinefest.com.
A movie on the patio
Straits is showing movies on its patio as part of its Moonlight Cinema Series. Moviegoers can enjoy a movie and bag of Chef John Sikhattana's Singaporean popcorn for $6. And if they're really hungry, light bites and cocktails are available for off the menu. The next film is "Inception" at 10 p.m.-midnight tonight To keep up with the film series, go to www.facebook.com/straitrestauranthouston.
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Last September, Plant Breeder and Geneticist Melinda Yerka joined the Department of Agriculture, Nutrition and Veterinary Science and the Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station as an assistant professor.
Yerka works to develop new crop varieties that are more sustainable, nutritious and stress-resistant to make farms more productive and profitable, including in developing countries.
"There are many reasons why some countries lack sufficient food for their people," she said. "I can help by working with local people to develop crop varieties that improve human and animal nutrition."
Yerka attributes her passion for her work to a time when she was a young mother and saw a news report about malnourished children in Somalia. The visual contrast between the Somalian children's health and that of her own children motivated her to return to school and study international agriculture for her bachelor's degree. In 2011, she received her doctorate in plant breeding and plant genetics from the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Since then, she has publicly released several varieties of sorghum, a gluten-free cereal and forage crop that originated in Africa. Some of those varieties are being grown internationally, and some are now used by corporations in the food industry, including Kellogg's and Panera Bread, for cereal and other foods due to a special kind of starch that increases product shelf life. Yerka is in the process of further improving them for use by Nevada and international farmers.
Yerka was attracted to the University of Nevada, Reno because the available resources allow her to be innovative with her research. When she's not working, Yerka enjoys playing the piano, appreciating art, and hiking and camping in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, which also influenced her decision to join the University family.
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Development of a blood-based biomarker concept for screening of CRC
Every year 5,400 Danes (2017) are diagnosed with primary colorectal cancer (CRC). Due to lack of evident symptoms, more than half of these do have disseminated disease at the time of diagnosis. Thereby, complete and effective treatment is far from always achievable. Currently, screening based on an immunological test for occult human blood in feces (the FIT test) has been implemented to improve the overall prognosis and reduce the incidence of the disease. At present the compliance in FIT-screening in Denmark is 62%, and the sensitivity of the FIT-test is 79%—this leads to a clinical sensitivity of 49%. Long story short: 51% of the those, who in the screen relevant population may have a neoplastic bowel lesion will not be identified.
The present colorectal cancer research includes development of a screening concept based on
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Such a concept could, possibly, be introduced as a supplement targeted at those who do not want screening
with a stool sample at the current screening;
and, possibly, improve the compliance in the current general screening.
Follow this link to see how you may contribute to our research.
is our largest ever—and the definitely final evaluation of our research towards a screening model for colorectal cancer based on blood samples.
Endoscopy III-Part I is now completed and ran parallel to the public, general screening for colorectal cancer from 2014 to 2016.
Part II runs until the summer 2022.
The project is a collaboration between screening centers at 10 hospitals in Denmark— 4 in the Capital Region and 6 in the Region Middle Jutland.
The project is managed from Hvidovre Hospital.
With the screening for colon cancer, the need for colonoscopy exceeds the capacity in Denmark. Approx 50-70% of all colonoscopies are without any findings.
A combination of (1) age + (2) a blood test + (3) a test for occult blood in feces (FIT) can more accurately identify for whom colonoscopy is required.
The TRIAGE test will be validated in 5 Danish hospitals. Expectations are that the need for colonoscopy can be reduced significantly.
Read more: Why triage, The Endoscopy IV-project
Research focusing on analyses of feces-, blood- and tissue samples to identify a causal relationship between fecal bacterial, viral and fungi DNA and mutations in epithelial bowel cells and subsequent development of CRC.
Research in screening for cancer based on blood samples. Biomarkers in blood can identify cancer diseases under development.
The earlier the diagnosis - the greater chances of complete cure. Use of blood samples for screening would increase the uptake.
Research in development of a blood-based test of biological markers to detect recurrence at an early stage. Early detection is urgent to offer renewed options for curative treatments.
Collaborative research including preanalytical, analytical and post-analytical issues—a validation of materials, databases, and audit issues.
Our current project—Endoskopi III─is comprised of two main work phases:
The collection of blood samples, data and records are carried out by the screening centers at 10 cooperating hospitals in Denmark:
The analyses of all the blood samples and all statistical calculations are carried out by our contractually-based collaborations with national and international biotech companies as well as leading Danish, American and European research institutions and hospitals:
ColoRectal Cancer Research
Gastroenheden, Hvidovre Hospital
Kettegård Allé 30
2650 Hvidovre
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Biological markers in blood may identify subjects at risk of developing subsequent cancer diseases
Our basic research-hypothesis is confirmed as we have now shown that:
elevated levels of one or more of four biological blood-based biomarkers relate to an increased risk of developing a cancer disease within few years.
Triage in screening for colorectal cancer
Potentially will future screening based on a combination of the current FIT-screening result added the person's age plus the result of a blood-based biomarker test
reduce the total number of colonoscopies─ executed as a result of a screening based on a FIT-test─by 25%.
and spare the individual an unnecessary, unpleasant examination.
Read: The publication on the basic research results / published 08.03.2017


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During the First World War, letters to and from home were an essential part of the Allied Forces well being. Today they're a valuable insight into the events, hearts and minds of our ancestors during those difficult years. Turning scanned letters into typed text, gives younger generations a better chance at reading them, as well as making them searchable online. Often it will be those over 50 who still have a good eye for handwritten text.
Meet Leonard and Eric. Leonard worked in Tauranga in the Department of Labour after the War but during it, he served in the New Zealand Medical Corp. His brother served in the Auckland Mounted Rifles in Egypt. Both these guys wrote letters home which we have today because they were lent to the Tauranga City Library's Research Collctions for scanning.
You can read about Leonard's war expereinces and his brother Eric's, by choosing a link below. You can open up a letter and read it online. You can also open a document to type in your transcription. The easiest way is to:
- Choose a letter.
- On the letter's page, right click the "download" link and "Open in a New window".
- On the letter's page, right click the invitation to transcribe link and "Open in a New window".
- Position these two pages side by side on your screen for your convenience. The easiest way to do this is to grab the top of each page (left click and hold the banner), and drag it over the edge of the screen before letting it go. It will automatically snap to fill exactly one half of your screen.
To learn about and get transcribing Leonard's letters, click here (bit.ly/leonardgarfieldgoodacre).
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Cooking a perfect plate of al dente pasta is simple once you have mastered a few basic techniques.
- Cook Pasta in Plenty of water
- Always add salt to the boiling water. Followed by adding the pasta
- Drain the pasta as soon as it reaches al dente state *.The cooking time of pasta depends on the type and shape of the pasta. Follow the instruction of the packets
- Once pasta is cooked, drain it . Never drain it too much or too long.
- It is not advisable to keep the hot pasta in a colander for long. The flavors of the sauces blend well with the pasta when the pasta is hot and with little of water left in it.
2 Firm tomatoes
2 Small/medium Size red onions
2 cloves Garlic
2-3 tb spn Virgin Olive Oil
Salt/Pepper according to taste
250 gms Pasta
Parmesan Cheese, Olives and Pine seeds for dressing.
Preheat oven to 180 degree C
Cut the capsicum to quarter and deseed it.
Cut tomatoes and onions to quarter and peel the Garlic
Drizzle the olive oil on top of it .
Add salt and freshly ground paper to it and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes.
Let it cool and blend the roasted vegetables in a blender till smooth.
Add the sauce to the Pasta .Decorate with Shaved or grated Parmesan .Go on and add the olives and Pine seeds on top of the serving.
Enjoy with a glass of wine :-)
This is my entry to this weeks Presto Pasta Nights hosted by Kirsten and Ruth


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Burglars tried to break into ministers' cars at Palm City Presbyterian, deputies say
PALM CITY — Car burglars attempted to break into cars belonging to two ministers Tuesday morning, according to records.
The crime happened at Palm City Presbyterian Church in the 2700 block of Martin Highway about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, according to affidavits by the Martin County Sheriff's Office. According to the church's website and the affidavits, the cars were owned by staff members at the church.
Witnesses told deputies they watched one of the suspects, Evvard Rouse, 20, tampering with the door of a car parked at the church. When the witnesses stepped outside to confront Rouse, he got into a gray Chevrolet, which fled the parking lot, the affidavit states. Another motorist followed the Chevrolet to Interstate 95 and notified the Sheriff's Office.
Deputies stopped the Chevrolet, driven by Brittaney Wallace, 21, of Jacksonville, south of a rest stop on southbound I-95. Both Wallace and Rouse were charged with two counts of burglary and possession of burglary tools.
Rouse, who provided no address to deputies, was being held at the Martin County Jail without bail. Wallace, who was also charged with possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, was being held in lieu of $20,400 bail. Deputies said they found cocaine in the Chevrolet.
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The 28th annual Dick Minnich Classic was held recently at Shelby Oaks.
Low gross winners were Dave Selsor, Martin Leistner, Adrew Tobias and Eric Beckstedt.
Low net winners were Cathy Barhorst, Jeff Clark, Dan Penrod and Ed McCord.
Sponsors for the tournament were Al's BP & Sweet Treats, Bowman & Associates, Buckeye Insurance Group, Covington Savings & Loan, Finfrock Construction, General Films, Joe Bob Properties, Marshall's Towing & Recovery, New Tech Plastics, Shelby Oaks, Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Covington Eagles FOE 3998, Cindy Johnson & Family, Rudy, Inc., G.L. Contracting, LTD, Glaser Softwater, Inc., D & D Classic Auto and Restoration, Covington Noon Optimist, Steve's Barber Shop, VFW Post 4235, Vandalia Range & Armory, Mindy Gearhardt, Jason & Ashley Meyer, Jim & Deb Meyer, Luke Sargent, Jackson-Sarver Funeral Home, Marias Technology, Jim & Steph Kessler, BK Plastics, Olson Chiropractic, Shockey-Ryan Insurance Agency, Brandon Studebaker Construction, LLC, Dan Hemm Auto Mall, Covington Care Center, Clark's Pizza House, Milcon Commerical Concrete, TK's BBQ-N-Fixins, Inc., Subway.
"We had another fantastic turnout," tournament director Andy Johnson said. "Thanks to everyone's generosity, we were able to raise $5,500 this year. This is the second highest total we have ever donated in one year. Our 28 year total now stands at $112,000 donated to scholarships and other areas that benefit the youth of the Covington community. Without your support none of this would be possible. Thank you to our volunteers, Shelby Oaks Golf Course, our sponsors, and especially our golfers. We look forward to seeing you all again next year."
Next year's turnament will tee off on Aug. 8.


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Dear Steven,
I'm an Italian Pl/Sql developer who often follows your precious advices.As you always say, it's useful to modularize your business logic through procedures and functions inside a package, and I always do that way.
My question is this. If I have to write a main module X (procedure or function) which calls further N modules (procedures or functions), how do I have to choose between to develop it by a package or by a procedure? I mean, is it better to write a package with the only X procedure in the specification and the other N modules inside the body or to write directly a procedure X with a main code and the other N modules defined inside it? I've thought that I should ask to myself whether I want to hide the N modules (package) or not, but I'd like to get your opinion.
Thanks in advance!
And my reply:
I suggest you never define a schema-level procedure or function (outside a package). Instead, always start with a package for a very simple reason: everything gets more complicated over time. Users request new features or changes to existing features, developers realize that they need to do more or do it differently, etc.
So there is a very great likelihood that in time you will find that you need to build another procedure or function that is related to the first. Even if they don't share code, they share the same "domain" within your application. And that is one of the best reasons for creating packages: to group together related functionality.
If you don't use a function, you may find yourself defining prefixes for those related schema-level program units, so that you can see by name that they are related.
Bad idea. Better to put those schema-level procedures and functions in a package - but now you have to go back to all the places they are called and add the "package dot" to each invocation (or create a synonym to "redirect" into the package).
Bad use of time.
Instead, therefore, I suggest that you start with a package, even if the specification contains just a single subprogram.


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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 27, 2017 – The lead article today in Robert Spencer's daily online publication called "Jihad Watch" has posted a story by Andrew Harrod concerning an Iranian-American, identified only as Martin, who grew up under Islam, became an atheist and is now a Christian.
Martin's testimony is not unique. In fact, authors Susan Crimp and Joel Richardson have compiled an entire book of similar experiences titled "Why We Left Islam: Former Muslims Speak Out."
Perhaps most telling is how similar Martin's comments are to those of people who spent some of their lives following the religion of the Prophet Muhammad and the revelations that caused them to risk potential death in order to change. Many if not most of these observations are not much different from Martin's.
One of the turning points in Martin's life was his falling in love with a Christian woman, even though he was still a practicing atheist. It was odd at first for him to grasp the concept that, as he puts it, "In Christianity you are loved no matter what by God. The pastor who married us, (was) a perfect example, even though I was atheist he was the most respectful person to me. (In) our church, for example, when we pray, we pray for other faiths, we pray for people who do not even believe in God… You never see that in Islam, they only pray for themselves."
From here, Martin describes his Koranic studies, stating that "most of the Quran is how God will punish you. [In Islam God often] gets angry at you. If you read the Quran, it's all if you do this you will burn forever, if you do this you will be with snakes."
So often we hear Muslim apologists go out of their way to tell us that only a small percentage of Islamic believers endorse terror. That may be true. But, as Martin says, "There are two types of Muslims. There are religious Muslims, that is a private matter, it's for themselves, and there are these political Muslims, which is the new breed since the Iranian Revolution."
When taken in context with the stories told by other former Muslims, Martin's observations do not appear as outlandish as they might seem upon first reading from the Crimp/Richardson compilation:
"Many Muslims believe that the great Western civilization has its roots in Islam."
"….I realized the prejudices and hatred that Muslims harbor against almost all non-Muslims are not the result of any misinterpretation of the teachings of the Qur'an, but is because this book teaches hate and encourages prejudice."
"The majority of Muslims are trapped in denial. They are unable to and unwilling to admit the Qur'an is a hoax."
"The Arabic Qur'an is more shocking than its English translations."
"Islam is the opposite of civilization. The result is that I had no choice but to leave this terrible cult of hate, terror, destruction, and savagery."
"A woman's heaven is beneath her husband's feet," an old Islamic saying.
Like many people who are closely watching the surges of Syrian refugees into Europe and, to a lesser degree, the United States, Martin is justifiably concerned about the growing power they wield. Martin worries that incidents similar to the "Sharia patrols" that have arisen in Germany may soon become commonplace in the U.S. as well.
Martin describes an incident where he was forced to "kick somebody out of my house" when a Muslim visited his home with a group of Martin's friends.
The visitor asked "why are you serving alcohol?" to which Martin replied, "this is my house; this is none of your business… you don't like it, get out."
Oddly enough, despite more than forty years of hostility, Martin claims that Iranians have become the Muslim group that is most open to accepting the gospel of Christianity in the Middle East.
Two primary factors feed into this evolution. First, many Iranians have become disillusioned by the widespread violence in the name of Islam which has caused them to question their beliefs.
Second is the incredible staying power of Iranian Christians who have not relented in their conviction to pursue their faith despite heavy threats of persecution.
Though this does not make the Iranian nuclear arms deal a good piece of foreign policy legislation, it may provide an ever-so-tiny opening for future negotiations.
Unlike the Saudis, whom they regard as ignorant and lazy, likely making them among the lowest tiers of Arabian culture were it not for oil and Islam, Iranians are an entirely different level of Middle Eastern society, possessing a rich Persian history of their own.
As Martin explains, "more Iranians have become Christians in the last 20 years than in the previous 13 centuries put together since Islam came to Iran."
Whatever happens to resolve the crisis in the Middle East will have to come from within those countries that most fiercely promote intolerance and terror. Fingers crossed that Martin is right and a new era will one day poke above the horizon.
Bob Taylor has been traveling the world for more than 30 years as a writer and award winning television producer focusing on international events, people and cultures around the globe. Taylor is founder of The Magellan Travel Club (www.MagellanTravelClub.com)
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"A descendant of slaves who became First Lady with a prisoner of 27 yrs who became President. There is always hope."
11th February 1990: I am seven years old. It is almost time for our Sunday lunch and I tell my mum that I'm perished, only to be informed that 'famished' is the word that I am looking for. At that moment, my dad calls me into the sitting room and instructs me to be quiet and watch what is happening on the television. Take all this in and remember it, he says, because This Is Important. There are crowds and BBC News reporters talking in earnest tones. It is all about a black man from a faraway land being released from prison. I'm confused; isn't prison where people go when they have done something bad? Why are people happy that he isn't in prison anymore? I felt as I had a couple of years earlier when my dad had done the same thing and uttered the This Is Important statement when the Berlin Wall came down: clueless as to what was really happening, a bit scared about what it all meant (would we have to live on tins of baked beans for weeks? How Cold War fears lingered on in the late 80s) but also excited that I was watching Something Important unfold – and pleased that my dad considered me grown-up enough to observe Important Events with him.
6th December 2013: the same news outlets are now reporting Nelson Mandela's death yesterday. There are lots of references back to twenty-three years ago, stirring up my memories of the time. Now I understand why It Was Important. Yet even though I couldn't comprehend then what Mandela's release meant, it was still a significant moment in the development of my political consciousness. I was just too young to remember sporting controversies or product boycotts or even The Specials AKA single, so this was my first mindful encounter of the word Apartheid and the horror of what it entailed. Already the proud owner of the Band Aid II single, I was introduced to another manifestation of inequality on that day. Furthermore, my initial reaction – isn't prison where people go when they've done something bad? – continued to niggle away afterwards. Mandela challenged my childish perception of nice people and naughty people, showing me that the judgments made in Courts of Law are not necessarily the ultimate arbitrator of right and wrong (as if such neat and tidy concepts even exist).
Of course I did not put in into those words at the time. I just felt different. It is only as an adult looking back that I recognize what happened: Mandela's release unsettled my worldview, raising big, complex questions that I've wrestled with ever since around justice, inequality and the actions that we as individuals and groups are prepared to take to address such issues. With his death and the outpouring of other people's reflections on his impact, I've realized that this unsettling, this challenging, this questioning, is his legacy in my life.
Mandela changed the world. Mandela changed me.


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"Look into the depths of your own soul and learn first to know yourself, then you will understand why this illness was bound to come upon you and perhaps you will thenceforth avoid falling ill." - Sigmund Freud
"The moment a little boy is concerned with which is a jay and which is a sparrow, he can no longer see the birds or hear them sing." - Eric Berne, M.D., Games People Play
"There is no sharp or indisputable distinction to be made between what we consider normal and what we consider pathological in the realm of mental functioning. What we call normal and what we call pathological are to be understood as the consequence of differences . . . which are of degree rather than of kind." - Charles Brenner, M.D., An Elementary Textbook of Psychoanalysis
"Freud's great contribution lies in having laid the foundations for a therapy that seeks to enlarge the patient's choices and hence his freedom and responsibility." - Thomas Szasz, M.D., The Ethics of Psychoanalysis
"My own marked preference, in the average case, is psychotherapy. . . . My 'bias' is based on the belief that physical therapies, as far as we know or can infer, produce only a symptomatic improvement, whereas psychotherapy tends to remove the basic conflicts which led to the disorder. . . . These assertions, however, should not be interpreted as a condemnation of physical therapies. On the contrary, I have found physical therapies, with the exception of psychosurgery, useful, at times, in a variety of situations." - Silvano Arieti, M.D., American Handbook of Psychiatry
"Choose your self-presentations carefully, for what starts as a mask may become your face." - Erving Goffman, The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life


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Gravity variations in polar and sub-Antarctic regions - Constraints on post-glacial rebound and present-day ice melting
The observation of pluriannual gravity variations in the polar and subantarctic regions thanks to the repeat of ground absolute gravity measurements is instrumental in constraining present-day ice mass changes and post-glacial rebound. We plan to repeat the following campaigns. In the Arctic, absolute gravity will be measured at Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, in 2017 and 2020, previous measurements dating back to 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2012, and 2014. In the southern hemisphere, absolute gravity observations will be made at Dumont d'Urville station, Antarctica, in 2018 (previous measurements in 2000 and 2006), and on the French sub-Antarctic islands Crozet, Kerguelen and New Amsterdam in 2019 (previous measurements in 2001, 2003 and 2005).


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10,000 Steps a Day for a Year!
This is a special blog entry. One year ago, I started my first Wellness Challenge at the local YMCA. Part of the requirements for the challenge were to walk 70,000 steps each week. Thus began the journey of all the stepping... and walking away all those extra pounds!
The pedometer you see pictured here is actually the second one since the challenge. The first pedometer broke a few months ago. I purchased the same kind and I highly recommend this pedometer. It's by Sportline and sells for about $20. You just can't kill it, as it's been dropped, stomped on, etc. I'm amazed how it keeps going!
The American Heart Association recommends walking 10,000 steps a day for optimal health. This is the reason I kept at it even after the challenge ended. There is only one day that I didn't get my steps in; on March 8 of this year, I had the stomach flu.
I was in a second challenge at the Y in the fall, along with a challenge sponsored by the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce. In Bridgeport, after ten weeks, I came in at number five overall with steps well over a million.
So you might be wondering how many steps does this mean that I did in a year? Well, I would say about a third of the days had over 15,000 steps and there were some 20,000 steps as well. I know it's well over 3,650,000, that's for sure. If you convert the estimated number I just gave you that would come out to be 1728.2 miles. To put that in perspective, it means that I could have walked from Connecticut to Florida with steps left over.
I feel exhausted just thinking about how much walking that is! But to those of you that are trying to lose weight, try not to get overwhelmed. If you walk an hour a day, that's roughly 10,000 steps. Between taking the dog out for a walk and maybe walking during lunch, you can get those steps in easy!
I don't know if I want to continue wearing a pedometer every day. I really wanted to go for a year, but I'll wear it for a while longer. I don't really need the pedometer now as I can judge when I've gotten enough exercise.
It feels great to know that I reached my goal, in my steps and my weight!


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Macro Risks
- Inflation rising at highest rate since 2011
- Fed will counter with higher rates, which are increasing on their own – business input costs rising
- Dollar strengthening, will dampen exports
- Economic growth is here, but will it grow as fast as inflation/rates/input costs?
- If the answer to question above is no, then STAGFLATION
Policy Risks
- Administration's Protectionist trade agenda has already sparked trade war sentiment?
- Merkel defends euro against Trump admin comments.
- Australia, close US ally, distanced by Trump immigration policies, moves towards China for trade, and away from US.
- China threatened by Trump trade rhetoric, solicitations towards Taiwan, busting one China Policy
- Mexico alienated by Trump aggressive trade and nationalist rhetoric, threats to make Mexico pay for $$18B border wall
- Implicit threats to start war in Mideast and get "another chance" to "take their oil"
- Tax holiday for corporate capital repatriation borne on faulty premise, one that history clearly illustrates
- The last tax holiday that we've had was in 2004, allowing U.S. multinational companies, allowing them to repatriate foreign profits at a 5.25% tax rate. Consequently, corporations reptratied $362 billion into the American economy. That is $456 billion in 2017. These funds were used primarily for paying dividends to investors, repurchasing shares, and M&A activity - basically, the acquisition of finacnial assets. In 2011, Senate Democrats, arguing against another repatriation tax holiday, issued a report asserting that the previous effort had actually cost the United States Treasury $3.3 billion, and that companies receiving the tax breaks had thereafter cut over 20,000 jobs.[2] A second repatriation tax holiday was defeated in the United States Senate in 2009.[1]
Competency and Execution Risks
- Early signs of coordination incompetency in organizing inauguration, but can possibly be explained away by low popularity. No A-list talent and protests that outnumber the actual inauguration in number of participants. While this didn't look good, it shouldn't be considered a strong negative indicator.
- Performance in post-election interviews – Trump does not instill confidence at all, and to the contrary offer easily disprovable falsehoods (lies) as facts, repetitively, as does his advisors and press secretary. This undermines both confidence and credibility in the administration – nationally and globally.
- Logistic, communication, legal, execution and implementation snafus in Executive Order on immigration ban
- The ban to vet immigrants wasn't vetted itself.
- Ban went out against counsel of DOJ
- Communication with Congress was non-existent.
- Ban resulted in unprecedented backlash nationally and internationally when it was not necessary. Protests and rallies onshore and abroad led to unprecedented backlash
- Executive Order was stayed by several federal judges
- Federal offices defied Federal Judges orders in detaining immigrants and denying access to counsel
- US Attorney General refused to argue in defense of EO, stating it was unconstitutional and illegal in her opinion.
- POTUS removes US Attorney General, replaces her with employee who will do administration's bidding, instantaneously calling into question the independence and politicization of the DOJ
This is all in just 10 days of office! I've tasked my analysts (who're offshore) to give me objective data on each bullet point, which I will collate for subscribers into a yay or nay.
Then there's those rates and the dollar. Higher rates will create a higher hurdle... A hurdle we have not seen stateside for several years.


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