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Gentle Readers, I don't intend today's post as a commentary on the election come Tuesday. Anybody who reads me for any length of time can figure out who I think you should also support. But I do hope you vote, even if you vote differently. Refraining from exercising your franchise does not make you innocent of any consequences, upon yourself or others. When one doesn't act to stop something, one has acquiesced in its happening. That's true no matter how you would cast your ballot.
That said, you often hear that Lincoln ran as a third party candidate or that the Republicans constitute the nation's only successful third party. These two claims rely on largely the same facts, so I shall treat them together.
When we refer to a third party, we mean a party beyond the big two of the Democrats and Republicans. Every other party counts as a third and just which of the big two holds the top spot can vary from cycle to cycle. The same definition would hold for the nineteenth century, which had its own plethora of small political movements. Lincoln and his generation came of age during the Second Party System, which pitted the Democrats against the Whigs. Most of the time, the Democrats had the upper hand and the Whigs had a remarkably poor run of luck with their presidential candidates. They elected two presidents, both of whom died in office and thus gave way to a vice-president of rather different ideological cast.
Knowing about the Democrats and the Whigs, and knowing Lincoln and many other Republicans as former Whigs, we might assume we have found a third party movement. A closer look reveals something different. The Whig coalition collapses over the course of the early 1850s. They elected a president, Zachary Taylor, in 1848. They tried to elect another, Winfield Scott, in 1852. Come 1856, no one runs for the White House on the Whig ticket.
The end of a movement always involves endless complexities and we can find old school Whigs holding on or trying to revive conservative Whiggery (by no means the only form) in various ways up through 1860. The Republicans themselves thought they had a chance at it during Reconstruction. But as a practical matter, the national party dies at some point between 1854 and 1856. Slavery in the territories killed it. The prolonged crisis over slavery in the Mexican Cession demonstrated to the Lower South that Southern Whigs could not control or restrain their antislavery counterparts in the North, gravely wounding a party that already had a northward tilt. The Kansas-Nebraska Act extended the process to the Upper South, if not quite so completely, and produced the nation's first lasting and avowedly antislavery party: the Republicans.
The process by which that party came together involves quite a bit more than old Whigs just changing names. Former Democrats came over into the party, as did many supporters of the much more fringe Liberty Party. Together with northern Whigs, generally but not always those more to the left than the rest, they created a party which had plenty of Whiggery in it but also important infusions of Democratic antislavery thought. In the South, most ex-Whigs either quit politics or went into the Democracy, Alexander Stephens' path, or joined with more conservative Whigs in the Know-Nothing movement in the middle years of the decade. Northern Know-Nothings usually ended up Republicans a bit further down the line. During the transition, a confusing morass of political labels abounded and it seemed for a time that the Know-Nothings might take the Whigs' place as the nation's second party. In the end, antislavery proved a more potent platform than nativism.
That leaves us with the Republicans, arguably as of 1856 and definitely by 1860, at least the nation's second party. That they formed out of fragments of prior coalitions doesn't materially change that. The GOP contended with the Democrats for control of the nation's course, possessing as they did sufficient influence to shoulder aside and consign other competitors to marginal status, precisely as the principals in a two-party system do.
Of course, none of those means we should overlook the complexity of the 1860 election. Four men won electoral votes in that race, or rather two each won votes in two parallel races. In the free states, Lincoln faced off against Stephen Douglas of the northern Democracy. In the slave states, where for the most part Lincoln didn't even appear on the ballot, John C. Breckinridge competed against John Bell of the Constitutional Union party. If one wants to find third party candidates in the race, then all three of Lincoln's opponents have a case for them.
Stephen Douglas went to the Democratic National Convention at Charleston, South Carolina as the favorite for the nomination. However, he had turned against the proslavery government in Kansas and split from the national party over the issue. In order to prove his bona fides, southern delegates wanted Douglas to sign on to a slave code for the territories. Douglas refused and they walked out. Attempts to get the southerners back into the room failed, which eventually left a rump to nominate Douglas as arguably the regular Democratic candidate. His supporters didn't walk out, after all. Douglas came in dead last in the electoral vote, winning only Missouri and part of New Jersey's slate, a decidedly third party sort of performance. But Douglas did represent the ordinary Democracy and garnered second in the popular vote.
The Democrats who seceded from the party, most of them soon to secede from the Union too, nominated John C. Breckinridge. As a splinter of a still-extant party, Breckinridge's looks like a third party movement. He came in third in the popular vote, but second in the electoral college. However, Breckinridge also represents the long-dominant constituency within the Democracy. If Douglas came to the polls at the head of the institutionally regular Democracy, then Breckinridge represented the beating heart of the coalition: Southerners committed to slavery's perpetuation and expansion.
Which leaves us with John Bell. Bell, like Lincoln, hailed from the Whig Party back in the day. His Constitutional Union party aimed to revitalize conservative Whiggery and its platform as an alternative to the slavery question, containing and frustrating agitation on, and functionally against, the issue through a kind of revitalized Second Party System. Bell won his own Tennessee, as well as Virginia and Kentucky. Both of the latter had long Whiggish associations. While Bell would surely have liked to see a president in the mirror come March of 1861, the realistic hope of his movement involved denying both Lincoln and Breckinridge an electoral college majority. That would have thrown the presidency into the House, where his candidacy might seem like the best compromise to keep the Union together by the skin of its teeth rather than burst it asunder. If we consider third parties oriented around disruption of the dominant political system and aimed at reorienting it from its dominant issues, Bell makes the best third party candidate in the race.
Abraham Lincoln ran as and considered himself a Whig until the Whigs expired. He then made himself a Republican and remained with the party until Ford's Theater. In both cases, he consciously chose a position as a regular, loyal party man for one of the two dominant parties of the era. Of all the men who sought the nation's highest office in 1860, Lincoln deserves the third party title least of all. If a third party designation means anything useful at all and we care about understanding the past through it, then it must mean the opposite of Lincoln.


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Many scientific facts point to a younger age for the earth than evolutionists want to believe. In many mountain areas, multiple rock layers have been bent and folded without fracturing. This is evidence that all the layers were deposited before any of them hardened. If this had taken place after the layers had hardened, they would either have been crumbled, or the heat and pressure would have transformed them into metamorphic rock.
Some fossils, found in these rock layers believed to be millions of years old, can actually be dated by radiocarbon dating. When this is done, the ages are shown to be only thousands of years. If the earth were as old as evolutionists claim, the radiocarbon should have disappeared long ago from fossils, coal, diamonds, oil, and such. Likewise, there should be more helium in the atmosphere, and much less in the earth's crust.
I would like to furnish the long list of evidences for a young earth, but I don't have much time right now. They can be found scattered throughout creationist literature. As is the case with all science, you have to be careful of outdated or incorrect information.
The Oct.- Dec. 2012 edition of Answers magazine gives what they believe to be the 10 best evidences for a young earth. The Answers magazine also shows the weakness of some of the evolutionary arguments against the evidences. The following is not on the Answers magazine's list, but I think one of the most important evidences for a relatively young earth is the slowing of its rotation. Simultaneously, the moon is receding from the earth. This can't have been going on for billions of years.
You'll find a lot of conflicting, and confusing, information if you research this. The following quote is from the article "Earth," in a 1971 set of Encyclopedia Britannica's. Later estimates show a larger rate of slowing. Referring to three factors contributing to a slowing of the earth's rotation, the article says, "This effect amounts to an aggregated time change of about 30 sec. per century. However, if this phenomenon is assumed to have existed throughout the earth's lifetime, the earth must once have rotated much more rapidly than it does now."
That doesn't mean that at the end of a century, each day is 30 seconds shorter than before. Each day averages only a small fraction of a second shorter, yet over enough time the effect would be tremendous. I haven't given precise numbers because there's so much conflicting data.
Most evolutionists argue that these effects have not been as great in the past, and that the changes don't add up that much overall. They say the same thing about the recession of the moon. I think it can be proven however, that the earth would have been more prone to a major catastrophe if the forces balancing the earth and moon were much different from today. The jumble of details found in the geological column is evidence of such a catastrophe. All of this gives credibility to the biblical record of a global flood.
There are too many unanswered questions about dating methods for evolutionary scientists to reasonably conclude that life is millions of years old. If events within the sun affect the half-life of radioactive substances on earth (ref. my previous post), could certain activity within the earth likewise affect radiometric dating?
What about the effects of piezoelectricity that would be generated by a major slide of the earth's continental plates? Piezoelectricity is thought by some to be the explanation for "earthquake lights." Scientists aren't certain of the cause.
Extreme pressures have been shown to slightly affect radioactive decay rates, but there are many levels of "extreme." What effect would the pressures generated by a major slide of a continental plate have upon decay rates? We know that pressure increases the rate of nuclear fission in radioactive elements. Tremendous amounts of material has been transported thousands of miles under very extreme pressures, and many kinds of "sorting," and chemical reactions, occur under such conditions.
I'm not saying that either of these things accounts for the discrepancies of the dating methods, but these areas would be worth further study. The Bible says that whenever we think we know anything, we still don't understand it as well as we should (1st. Corinthians 8:2). That is true of the scientist, as well as the preacher. It is true of all of us.
If someone isn't wanting to use science as a tool for deception, it would be wise to avoid the absolute statements that evolutionists make about the age of life on the earth. Evolutionary scientists should be honest about their time tale. With their level of talent, they could build a case for a young earth as easily as for an old. Why don't they tell us that?
The old computer that I typed this on has a weak battery. It often reverts to a date in the past when the electricity goes off, but it assigned this writing a date of 9/4/2084. I'm sure there is a scientific explanation.


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The cats we are looking after are finally warming up to us--just in time to go home. I have not seen much of one, but the other one is coming out of the basement and hanging out on the main floor. He is even letting Emmett maul him a little. The first time he came up and started rubbing against me I was wary--sure enough the food dish was empty. I pictured the two cats trying to decide who would be brave enough to come upstairs and ask for food. Did they draw straws? Play rock, paper, scissors? They have not caught the mouse. Maybe we are feeding them too much?!
I hit some good sales at the mall today. I got a giftcard for Christmas and was able to get a whole new outfit to wear out on New Year's Eve. I forgot how aggressive salespeople can be. Right up until the moment my money left my hands they were trying to push stuff on me. There was even a fugly plastic, studded purse that came with a $15 dollar rebate. Yep, the purse was so ugly that they were going to pay me to take it off their hands!! I didn't bite.
I am really looking forward to New Year's Eve. We have a babysitter and invitations to two parties. The kids were invited to one of the parties, but since we have child care, we can go to both. A real grown-up evening!!!!!
I knit a swatch of the yarn Richard bought me. It is not working up to the right gauge for the pattern I want it for, so I am going to have to either alter the pattern or find a new one. Anyone know where I can find a pattern for a cute bolero style sweater???


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We hear a lot of rumors, and rumors of rumors, about China in the US. Some of them are true, some of them are half-truths, and some of them aren't valid at all.
China isn't everything the mainstream media in the US cracks it up to be. I said the other day that trying to describe China is like asking "What's the weather like in the United States?" Perhaps a more accurate version of that question is the classic story of the blind men describing an elephant. If I'm in China, how do I know what mainstream media is saying about the Middle Kingdom? 1) When I'm tuned into it during a visit to the States, 2) When I read online news, 3) The biases/assumptions that come through when people ask me questions/make comments about China.
Coming off my comments above, which weren't the main point of my thoughts the other day, I hit a gold mine in this article from the Columbia Journalism Review. This paragraph made my head go up and down like the bobble-head doll it talks about.
We'd just note that once a meta-press-narrative gets rolling, it tends to take on a life of its own, for a lot of reasons. Intra-newsroom dynamics play a role. It's just easier to get a story in the paper that fits the meta-narrative than one that pushes against it. The former are the kinds of stories that, once pitched, make an editor's head nod up and down like a bobble-head doll. Continue reading
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EDC Las Vegas 2021, May 21-23: Tickets on Sale Now
2020 VMAs Announced, Airs August 30 on MTV, Live from Barclays Center
Felix Jaehn Wins Second Diamond Award & Reveals YouTube Behind the Scenes Video
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I am, as it turns out, surrounded by many who wish to woo the fickle mistress of business and good fortune. They want to work at something in a moral way, be empowered to make their own choices, and create a company (or more) that might actually be bigger than them. Generally, the immediate goal is to have the idea they start affirmed by either money or a customer base. That doesn't come easy when many of the ideas you have are wrong. I recently came across a great list of first-time of misconceptions, and added a number of my own items too it.
A Leaked Michael Jackson Song Spreads Like Wildfire
There are certain cases where piracy is understood as simply stealing intellectual property. But, there are other cases where a simple leak of a product gives the world at large just enough time to view it before being taken down. The media appear to play a key role in spreading the content, while users soak up the results. Read on for more, and a rundown of what happened.
IT Is Entering A Commodity Era Of Computing, IBM Is Not
Cringely is no fan of IBM. His latest skewering of IBM's move to sell its server business to Lenovo doesn't sit too well with him.
IBM needs to embrace the new era of large arrays of inexpensive Intel Servers. IBM needs to adapt its mainframe and mid-range applications to this new platform. The world is moving in this direction. Selling the Intel server business is the exact wrong thing to do for the long term health of IBM.
I've done some work with IBM an servers in the past, and they haven't been so good with supporting new technologies. If this is the foreshadowing of a doomed behemoth, we may be able to mark this moment as the end of a market dominator. Things change, and these big companies are screwed if they can't change too.
CES is (not) mostly bullshit
I feel like there's a meme for this kind of thing. Or, there should be. It goes like this: Tech writer gets all curmudgeonly about something lots of people like. Said tech writer spends lots of time explaining how it sucks and other, simpler, things are better. The current iteration of this story is from Will Smith (no, not that Will Smith), who writes for Tested. In his article "CES: It's Mostly Bullshit", he expounds on the suckiness of all things CES. He's really only redeemed by saying "mostly".
OPP Expands Troubling Vehicle Tracking Program
News that the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) intend to expand their Licence Plate Recognition Program (ALPR) from 4 to 27 vehicles is more than troubling. Interestingly, they say:
"Ontario motorists expect to be protected from unsafe drivers, but also not to be tracked as they go about their daily lives….when a scanned license plate does not match the list of unsafe drivers, it will be deleted from the system within minutes."
Kevin Rose's blogging idea
Not long ago, TheNextWeb reported on a new idea from Digg founder Kevin Rose. This idea; Tiny is an idea for a new blogging platform. While Tiny doesn't seem to be real yet, the YouTube video included gave us a glimpse of what it might look like.
The essence of this is a simple image or video in the background of you as you write. The text is fixed, as are other elements. The idea certainly has merits, but I think this movement towards creating the "Facebook of blogging" is failing to change the parts of blogging that need disruption. Blogging is not in a MySpace phase; Rather, I feel it is in need of a way of expressing ideas that can grow parallel to other real time counterparts, while being compartmentalized in a clear idea or topic.
The Low-end iPhone Market
The always interesting John Gruber offers The Case for a New Lower-Cost iPhone that brings up a number of great thoughts about what we're all expecting in the next lower end phone named 5C [1].
The idea of Apple abandoning the sale of 4 and 4S phones to lock out all non-lightning adapter phones make lots of sense. This is a great way for Apple to complete the transition of phone adapters and simplify the accessories they stock on the shelves.
Could an iPhone 5C get priced as low as $349, unsubsidized? I think it needs to be even lower if Apple intends to compete in the poorer world markets, but it clearly needs to be much lower than today's iPhone 5 16GB $649, unlocked and contract free price [2]. This kind of pricing makes me wonder what they'll remove from the 5C.
Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview
I just noticed a recent preview of Windows Server has been released for download and testing. You can download Windows Server 2012 R2 on Microsoft's site here. If you are interested in server operating systems, this is probably one you download and check out. I'm especially interested in the new tiered "Storage Spaces" feature that seems like an amazing Apple Fusion-esque way of using SSDs for maximum performance. While configuring that feature may be possible, seeing it in full-scale action may be a little more difficult. I'm also interested in what Microsoft will do with cloud storage options and StoreSimple, a company they acquired last year. There are a number of other updates to virtualization, VPNs, and the interesting "Software Defined Networking".
Nobody puts "IT" in a Compartment
My reading habits are often too sluggish for the real-time mass of information of the day. One such older colum I came across was Robert X. Cringely's Amazon.com isn't killing Best Buy: blame Best Buy IT. I do find that, after all these years, Cringely is a good source for insights.
Since I don't have first hand knowledge of IT inside of Best Buy, I'm not going prove Cringley right or wrong on his assessment of IT inside of Best Buy. But, if what he says is true, Best Buy is certainly facing some grievous struggles.
PCWorld Exits Print Business
Recent news has the american computer magazine PCWorld ceasing its print operations and moving to digital distribution. I had to stop and let that sink in. Don't get me wrong, I think this is a smart move for publisher IDG. In today's publishing climate, I would expect digital magazine production to be much cheaper than print. Add the fact that the "PC" acronym is on the fast-track to a niche market and you have a sound business move. But, does this mean print magazines are dead? Not likely. Is PCWorld magazine dead? Not a chance.


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Code Red is moving SouthPublished:
After several national manifestations and strikes, followed by the regional protest actions in the North and North- West of the country, now teachers in primary education in the South of the Netherlands take over the baton and go on strike for better salaries and a lower workload on 13 April 2018 in Eindhoven and Sittard.
Nearly all schools are to be closed in the provinces of Brabant and Limburg. The strike is supported by many school boards and parents organisations.
The 3rd regional strike comes just after the launch of the yearly report of the Dutch Education Inspectorate, "the State of Education". The report , issued on 11 April 2018, gives a rather pessimistic view on education, such as the drop of academic performances of pupils in the Netherlands. Although the Netherlands are still doing relatively well, performances have been decreasing steadily over the last 20 years. According to AOb ,this is due to, among other things,:
- growing number of pupils with special needs in regular schools,
- growing number of societal issues for which a school is asked to find solutions,
- repeated changes within the system and curriculum, growing number of temporary and flexible contracts for teachers,
- lack of appropriate funding allocation by autonomous school boards
AOb stresses that it leads to a growing workload, and to the fact that many teachers are leaving the profession. With salaries of primary education teachers lagging behind since many years, it has resulted in the actual shortages and is now clearly a real threat to the quality of education.
"The first step to stop further degrading of the quality of education is to tackle the teacher shortages, by substantially raising their salaries and reducing workload together with the number of flexible contracts.", stated AOb President, Liesbeth Verheggen.


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About Beaver Timber
Beaver Timber is a long established, family run team business with father and son at the helm based in Argyll, Scotland.
The company has been manufacturing and supplying quality, timber sectional buildings for over 35 years and has produced some exceptional buildings of character and functionality including true log homes and attractive family holiday homes throughout Western Scotland.
Situated on the shores of Loch Creran we are ideally based for supplying to Argyll and the Highlands, delivering and erecting to the islands and further afield when necessary.
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Guest Comic – The Tasmanians
A special thanks to Tony McGurk of The Tasmanians for this gem. The site is one I like to keep up on and the comics are consistently funny. You can check it out at http://thetasmanians.com/. Thanks again, Tony!
Great job Tony….Cedric doesn't believe all that smart stuff.
Science is just a means to deprive rats of cheese with sly talk that sounds good but has no real factual evidence.
I like the guts of the Rat…
My guts was all hard work. It took a lot of cheese chomping to earn that.
'Twas a pleasure to help out with a guest strip Tyler.
Tony McGurk strikes again! Great strip!
Wombies aren't supposed to like chocolate, either, but we all know how untrue that is!
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Let me break it down for you nice & easy: Acura is planning to make a comeback into the sports car game. This means that you're going to have so many more Acura wheels to go with that fancy engine.
With all this, you're probably like, "Well, what good does this do me?" Let me explain: there's going to be a successor for the NSX and after this happens, the RSX and original Acura RSX wheels will come back to life! Under the hood of the car, there's most likely going to be a modified version of the same 201-horsepower & 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that's in the new 2012 Honda Civic.
This "report" has been out since 2009 .. so we'll see if Acura really comes out with the Factory Acura RSX rims that they say they're going to come out with. If they do come out with it, you can be sure that OriginalWheels.com is going to sell you the wheels for half of the dealer's price.
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Mandzukic, Benzema AND Balotelli on Arsene Wenger's World Cup scouting hitlist
ARSENE WENGER will take a closer look at Chelsea and Manchester United target Mario Mandzukic at the World Cup.
Mandzukic is in the Croatia squad who kick off their campaign against Brazil tonight (9pm).
And while the 28-year-old is banned for Croatia's Group A opener, he is expected to lead the line for Niko Kovac's side against Cameroon and Mexico.
That will give Arsenal boss Wenger the opportunity to run the rule over Mandzukic, who has announced he is leaving Bayern Munich this summer.
Chelsea and Manchester United are also interested in the former Wolsburg hitman, who is likely to be available for around £20million.
According to reports, Wenger will use his time in Brazil as a pundit for French television to push on in his hunt for a new striker at the Emirates.
France forward Karim Benzema and Italy star Mario Balotelli are also mooted targets.
Benzema wants to stay at Real Madrid but could be sold to fund a mega move for Liverpool's Luis Suarez.
And the Gunners have been repeatedly linked with Balotelli, with whispers suggesting their new kit sponsors Puma could help broker a deal.
Mandzukic remains the most likely option for Wenger though, with competition for first-choice striker Olivier Giroud at the top of his agenda for next season.


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GREENWICH, Conn. – With Hurricane Irene moving up the coast toward Greenwich, the town is preparing to clear trees that may be downed by the storm.
"We'll be aggressively prepared and ready to go and hopefully it won't be as bad as is predicted," said Bruce Spaman, the town's tree warden. "We have our own crews on hand and we have private contractors lined up to work with us. We'll be working with the emergency department to make sure the roads are clear and we've organized a plan for clearing off the main roads."
The Department of Parks and Trees is working closely with the Police Department to notify work crews of fallen trees and branches. An emergency command center has been set up on North Street to identify the location of downed trees and dispatch workmen.
If you're planning to take down any trees before the storm, it may be too late. "We're now in emergency mode," said Spaman. "We've had people calling to take down trees, but we need to muster forces for the aftermath."


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Paranormal Week Day 3 – The Grail Trail & Crop Codes
We had an absolutely brilliant evening. The batting was opened with Jebby Robinson from Para-Projects.
Jebby shared with us his fascinating research that began with Moses and then followed the Grail Trail to Nazi Germany and ended up looking at some of the Nazi research into jet propulsion. Fascinating stuff, this was all new to me and I really enjoyed Jebby's talk.
Next up was tv presenter Mark Olly looking at the history of UFO's and the possibility of alien visitation. Mark had some interesting insights into the evidence from the moon landings, but the highlight of Mark's talk was his visit to the site of an alien spacecraft crash landing. This craft was witnessed coming out of Cardigan Bay and moving inland where it crashed. The crash site was immediately scoured by the military, but Mark managed to get hold of a small piece of the wreckage which he showed to us. The full story is told in Mark's video.
I thoroughly enjoyed Mark's talk, especially his intriguing collection of crop circle images, including some with cheeky hidden messages to Us from outer space. SETI clearly needs to set up a base of operations in southern England.
Thank you Jebby & Mark, you did a great job this evening and your talks were very well received.


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Photographing Minnehaha Falls
With summer just around the corner and prime picnicking season already upon us, we present a century's worth of images of that perennial warm-weather sightseeing destination: Minnehaha Falls. Tourists and naturalists alike have long appreciated the falls and surrounding parkland for their dramatic views, shady woods and abundant wildlife. Luckily for future generations, they documented their trips in photographs, many of which are preserved in the collections of the Minnesota Historical Society.
Music credit: Cian Nugent, "Grass Above My Head," recorded live at WFMU on The Long Rally with Scott McDowell, December 16, 2011 (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0)


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MANCHESTER: Before his dramatic fall from grace, Steve Smith was drawing comparisons with Australian batting icon Donald Bradman, and there are signs he is ready to pick up where he left off.
Smith was the golden boy of Australian cricket until he opted to turn a blind eye to teammates Cameron Bancroft and David Warner conspiring to alter the ball during the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town in early 2018.
It proved catastrophic, with his career and reputation crumbling — he was banned for a year and sacked as national captain.
The 29-year-old has admitted it left him devastated but he has done his time, worked hard to be in prime condition for his return and provided an ominous reminder of his sublime skills in pre-World Cup warm-up games against a New Zealand XI.
"Best physical condition of his life," coach Justin Langer said recently of Smith, who is also returning from elbow surgery.
"That was one of his goals at the start of the ban, come back in better physical shape than ever before. He and Davey (Warner) have done the same thing, they are in pristine condition."
While the Test format is where Smith has really excelled, he has also been formidable in one-day internationals, where he averages 41.84 from his 108 matches, hitting eight hundred and 19 half-centuries.
Warner can be more explosive but it was the dependable Smith who was Australia's leading run-scorer during their successful 2015 World Cup campaign. And he reminded any sceptics of what he is capable of in the New Zealand warm-ups earlier this month.
'Just like old times'
Nerves jangled in his first knockback for Australia, when he made just 22, but he then smashed an unbeaten 89 followed by 91 not out.
Langer hailed it as "a tutorial in batting" and Glenn Maxwell, who shared in big stands during both innings, said it "was just like old times".
"His idiosyncrasies are still there, he's still fidgeting around and doing all of his usual things," Maxwell said.
"And he's still got that amazing ability to find the rope in different areas. He was brilliant, it was great to watch."
Smith kept a low profile during his ban and has opted to stay out of the limelight since his return.
But he did offer a glimpse into how much he missed the game during a press conference in December.
"It's been tough at times, particularly when the boys haven't played their best in a couple of games. It's been hard watching and knowing that I can't go out and help them," he said.
Part of his punishment was being barred from any leadership role for another year after the ban ran out.
Despite this, Langer said the experience of both Smith and Warner would be vital for skipper Aaron Finch and his deputies Pat Cummins and Alex Carey.
"They're going to have to lean on all our guys and I'm sure that Steve and David will provide that leadership within the group," he said.


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West Columbia, SC (November 8, 2018, at 2:27 PM) — Registration is now open for the City of West Columbia's 2nd Annual Kinetic Derby Day on April 27, 2019. There are several new components this year including a Zero Gravity launch for derby racing and a literary character/book themed Kinetic sculpture parade.
Kinetic Derby Day will be featured at the EdVenture Anniversary Party this Saturday, November 10, 2018, from 10 AM until 3 PM. Members of the planning committee will be there to explain kinetic sculptures and have one on display.
West Columbia's Kinetic Derby Day committee is actively working with schools, artists, and businesses to engage broad community participation. To register to race or participate in the kinetic sculpture parade, for volunteer opportunities, and for more information go to www.kineticderbyday.com. Registration ends on April 20, 2019. The first 25 registrants will receive a yard sign to let friends and neighbors know about your participation and encourage them to join in the fun.
Kinetic sculptures are human-powered 3D representations bringing imagination to life using pedal power, as an individual or as a team. A team may include multiple members on a bike with themed costumes or multiple participants in costume riding or walking along with a sculpture that includes kinetic movement. They can be as simple as someone in costume riding a bike or more elaborate structures like the Flying Pterodactyls or The River Guardian that appeared in last year's parade.
The inaugural event in, April of 2018, drew over 40 soapbox racing and parade entries. Crowds lined Meeting and State Streets, in West Columbia, SC, to enjoy the kinetic sculpture parade, soapbox racing, browse the artisan village, and view the live art.
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The Anatomy of a Great Chili Recipe
Colder weather and shorter days make everyone crave hearty, flavorful meals. It's the best time of year to get a pot of chili simmering on the stove, send dinner invites and ladle out bowls of "soul" for friends and family. Don't forget to toss together a fresh salad and bake up some cornbread for side dishes.
The Ultimate Dish for Everything From Crockpots to Cook-Offs There are so many ways to make chili recipes, depending on whether you want something rich and spicy, sweet and fruity or something else totally different.
Regardless of what you're going for, all chili recipes have three elements in common: base (or "broth"), protein (either meat, beans or both) and veggies. Mix the elements together and customize with a blend of spices to make a truly unique, easy chili. (Click on the graphic to the right for a printable "cheat sheet" summarizing all the information in this story.)
For example, my family loves this chicken chili recipe, which has a citrusy zing. It's so easy to make — just combine precooked rotisserie chicken, canned beans, lemon juice, vegetables and spices.
All in all, a good chili is more than the sum of its parts. It's about nourishment and bringing people together!
Chili Base: the Foundation The base forms the foundation of your chili recipe, balancing all the other ingredients. It can be anything from stock to beer, red wine to tomato juice. The most common spices used in chili bases are cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper and garlic. For gameday, open up a can of chili beans, which have the flavors already added to the base, and wow your guests with this quick chili recipe.
Protein: Set Your Chili Apart Many chili lovers use ground beef to give their recipes a robust appeal. Other options are elk, venison, Italian sausage or chicken.
Some chili fans say it's all about the beans — savory, tender and intact. The most popular for chili is the kidney bean, but others are just as tasty, including black, pinto, garbanzo and butter beans. If you're cooking a chicken chili, look for great northern or cannellini beans. Beans also do two jobs for the price of one. The USDA considers them both a protein and a vegetable. This meatless chili recipe has two types of beans, onions, corn and tomatoes.
Veggies: Round Out the Dish Sautéing vegetables such as onions, garlic and green peppers first melds the flavors together, so always start with those. Later, add tomatoes and corn for a delicious Mexican-inspired dish. This easy chili recipe is packed with green peppers, onions, tomatoes and canned chili beans — all simmered in a rich, tomato sauce. Finally, be sure to provide a selection of toppings like onions, cheese, sour cream, corn chips and avocado.
All in all, a good chili is more than the sum of its parts. It's about nourishment and bringing people together!


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Brisbane Test: So near and yet so far, once again for Dhoni & Co
Some good bowling, some insipid batting and above all, the decision to delay Shikhar Dhawan's arrival to the crease because of a wrist injury simply killed India's chances, writes Aakash Chopra
Once India scored a mammoth 408 in the first innings, none of us even considered the possibility of an India loss. But we did and worst inside four days.
Australia's Mitchell Johnson celebrates Rohit Sharma's wicket with his teammates on Day Four of the second Test on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images
In spite of being slightly ahead of Australia at the end of the first two days, sharing the honors at the end of third, we somehow ended up 0-2 on the fourth day. Such a spectacular shift in momentum is rarely seen in a Test match and hence can leave both players and supporters deflated.
It had been a brave call from MS Dhoni to bat after winning the toss and Murali Vijay's ton made sure that that brave call turned out to be the right call. India finished at 311-4 on Day One and looked set to pile on the agony on the second day.
Coach John Wright always told us that if you could bat five sessions in the first innings, you'd not only be in a position of strength but also would rarely end up on the losing side.
Rohit's loose shot
But India slipped from 311-4 to 408 all out in a dramatic turn of events. Rohit Sharma's loose shot to Shane Watson opened the floodgates and brought Australia back into the game. It was reminiscent of that famous Test match at Melbourne in 2003.
We had finished the first day on 329-4 courtesy Virender Sehwag's masterful 195 but squandered the advantage on the second day when we the remaining six wickets fell for a meager 37 runs. The Australian team of that era wasn't the one that would allow the opposition to come back and, as expected, batted us out of the game. Thankfully that didn't happen in Brisbane.
Australia gave India a sniff a couple of times and when they lost their sixth wicket on 247, I was convinced that India would create history. But what transpired in the first 30 minutes of Mitchell Johnson's innings left me speechless, for India only bowled bouncers. We kept bowling short and he kept hitting them. It was a tactical failure that allowed the game to slip away from India.
India fight back, but...
From looking like taking a substantial lead to falling behind by 97 runs was frustrating to watch. So near and yet so far, once again. I was glad to see that India bounced back again and wiped off 71 runs of that lead by the end of third day's play and had nine wickets in hand.
Honors were even at the end of Day Three and that was a relief. First session of the fourth day held the key to India's success. Had India won that session or even drawn those two hours of play, India would've gone on to create history but that wasn't the case.
Batting collapse
Indian batting, for the first time on this tour, capitulated. It was unbelievable that India started the day on 71-1 and within no time the scoreboard read 87-5. Some good bowling, some insipid batting and above all the decision to delay Shikhar Dhawan's arrival to the crease because of a wrist injury simply killed India's chances.
Indians would have had an extra bowler in the form of 'scoreboard pressure' in the last innings but the batting collapse didn't allow that to happen. Australia reached the target with only four wickets to spare and vindicated my belief that even after squandering the advantage twice India was only 60-70 more runs short of making history.
Australia hasn't lost a Test match at Gabba in 25 years and that enviable record stays. India, on the other hand, might find it hard to forget this loss. Hopefully though they'd pep themselves up and move on. Though it's not going to be easy.
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A fictional discourse between a political science Professor and his students.
"Good to see you all looking so alert and thank for putting up with the last four weeks of class. I trust my replacements bought fresh perspectives to you. There is so much going on between the Trump forces and those who absolutely hate him. I've never seen the like of these times, even in the worst of Nixon and Watergate. So, I just had to go to Washington and check with my old contacts to see what is happening. Rather than the almost impossible task of briefing you on what I learned, or think I learned, let's do a question and answer format.
"Who would like to start?" Hands shot up and the Professor nodded at Alison who said, "Democracy by its nature is naturally messy but why is it so difficult for the Republican Congress to pass legislation?"
"Right to the heart of things. Good question. First the ideological struggle between Republicans and Democrats must cross a much wider gap. Both parties have undergone radical change in the last few years and neither one seems to recognize the extent of the change. The Democratic change occurred first and is now firmly entrenched. The old party with its ability to work with the opposition is gone. The Progressives have taken over and moved the ideological base of the party far to the left. Just look at the people who are now party leaders: Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and a host of other governors and members of Congress. This move has cost them hundreds of political positions in the federal, state and local governments. It will take time to move their base to the new socialist ideology. During this period, they cannot govern, but they can obstruct and are doing that very well with their get rid of President Trump at any cost using any means that work. Don't miss the Saul Alinsky message in their tactics.
"The Republican party has also changed, perhaps even more dramatically. The move of their base, with the leadership and appeal of President Trump, to a populist nationalist party, is being fought very hard by the entrenched Republican establishment. They are, I believe more effective in stopping the Trump Program than the Democrats. Neither party seems to recognize the playing field has shifted as they are still playing the old game and wondering why it doesn't work.
"At stake is the allegiance and well-being of millions of Americans. Slightly more than half of the popular vote was won by the progressive candidate. That should give any Republican pause and get them working to forward the Trump program.
"The appeal of the Sanders' program is typical of the success of the appeal of socialism to an un-informed segment of the population that doesn't understand the world- wide failure of Socialism. Cuba and Venezuela are recent and nearby examples of the failure and ugliness of the social cost on the lives of millions of people.
"The short answer to Alison's question is that the ideological gap in American society is now wider than at any time since the Civil War. This is no time for observing the action while straddling an ideological fence. There will be no reaching across the aisle to get things done unless the Republicans get rid of their do nothing Congressional leaders, go to simple majority votes in the Senate, shut down the insane look for collusion between the Trump campaign/ administration and get some responsive leadership in the Department of Justice. I hope the 2018 elections will weed out the Republicans who continue to obstruct the governing process. My recent time in Washington has convinced me that this is the time to stand up and be counted."


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The development of a four-year University campus in Palm Desert is an enormous economic, educational, and social opportunity for the City and the entire Coachella Valley. As such, the City adopted the University Neighborhood Specific Plan ("UNSP") to establish land-uses, a land-use pattern, and design guidelines that capitalize and integrate the University campuses to the surrounding areas of the City. The UNSP details a new vision for development in proximity to the California State University San Bernardino and University of California Riverside campuses that covers 400+ acres of mostly undeveloped land and provides guidelines for a mixed-use development inclusive of business opportunities, housing choices for up to 2,700 housing units, and open space. The UNSP also provides details to guide the form and context of future development: with a strong emphasis on pedestrian connectivity, building form, and neighborhood character.
In 2018, the City's Planning Commission approved plans to subdivide 170+ acres within the UNSP to accommodate 1,100 housing units. The plans include a mix of housing options and lot sizes including: multi-family housing, alley-loaded housing units, duplexes, townhomes, and detached housing. An extensive roadway and open space network are also provided to comply with the intent of the UNSP. Construction for this project is anticipated to begin in Summer 2019.


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Eve Lurie shared these thoughts back in 2007 when Diana Covington's interview with the late great John O'Donohue was published in the Sun Magazine in April of that year. I have had John's book Eternal Echoes since December 2004; I might read it properly one day. 🙂 This is one of the earlier cards I have made (Nov 2009); this article seems to go with it. In a funny way, this card is about when I was a barmaid and the trays of glasses we used to bung into the dishwasher.
When it all gets a bit too pretzel-shaped, I like to kick back with a shot of Jack……..always does the trick.
The Unseen Life That Dreams Us by Eve Lurie
I must read John Donahue again. An interview with this lovely ex Catholic Priest in the Sun Magazine talks about how we all need times alone, times to reclaim that' wilderness of ours'. 'How wonderful', he says, 'it is to come together with a woman who has retained that wilderness' (the term is not defined). One simply has to imply that this means not having been domesticated by the relationship and retaining one's original tendencies. Different tendencies than one's mate.
And how the common ideas about what compromises a relationship these days serves to essentially fu— it up. i.e. the couple tries to merge, compromise until a new entity is formed (if the merge is successful), if it is not, the relationship ends in divorce. The new entity is a wan version of the two individuals that became one. Of course, this is occasionally untrue. the merge is successful. Each person retains some semblence of their original personality, they each maintain their own baliwick in the business of life together, work, eating shelter, entertainment, knowledge, socializing, play or leisure activities. It is the experience of these occasional couples that stand as a beacon to those who long for a life of togetherness.
More often these days, people are finding that they like having everything their own way, even if it means that they are totally alone. More time is spent at the computer, reading, or responding to, other people's ideas in the comfort of their own isolated module. Sometimes expounding on ideas read from books. It is all inside their minds, and all comes from that history they carry with them. There is little chance for real change since all the input is from within. Oh yes, there are writings and talking to people, but there are no confrontations. These are the meat of change. No — they are not pleasant, but real change seldom comes from pleasure. I am not advocating that one get into a relationship so that one can change, however, there is something to be said for trying to make it as a unit in life, at least for a concerted time. There will always be time to be alone. People leave, people die, people go off for one reason or another.
And what about the joy of intimacy? Cousin Stephie once said, "He doesn't get it, life is about our connections to each other" I don't remember who she was talking about, but I have found, that although it is a joy to be wild and free. It is also a joy to connect on a personal level. To have someone in your life that you retain an interest in, as well as them retaining an interest in you.
The joy of intimacy is as sweet as the joy of being wild and free.
And there is joy of connection with other humans, but it must be a meaningful connection about things that are important you both of you. That is what makes the connection.
A relationship might be customized. What does it mean to be there for someone, Does this mean that you must live together, travel together? If you find someone in which you are interested, consider, what do you want from each other, really want. It doesn't have to be all one way. And, what can you give, really give? And how do you have to live to retain yourself, and what do you have to offer if you merge.
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Yesterday, I had a very informative conversation with a veteran about his service dog. We've had a few people come in to Evelyn's with dogs that are service dogs. Coincidentally, I also received an inquiry yesterday asking if we allow "well-behaved" dogs on our new patio.
I love dogs. We have three at home… who aren't always well-behaved. But not everyone is a dog person, especially where they eat. So, what is our stance on dogs at Evelyn's?
First of all, the question on service dogs is already defined federally through the ADA (American Disabilities Act). Under the ADA, a service animal is a dog "that has been trained to perform tasks or do work for the benefit of a person with a disability. The tasks or work the animal does must be directly related to the person's disability." They cannot be turned away by a restaurant and I wouldn't want to turn them away. I learned a lot from my veteran friend on what service dogs do for their companions and how a service animal is defined by the ADA. All I can say is please don't come in to Evelyn's claiming your dog is an ADA defined service dog — if it is not. Minnesota has made that illegal. But more importantly, it's just shameful. Service animals do so much good for those who truly need them. It saddens me that we have to have a law because so many have posed their dogs as service dogs, when they are not. As much as we love our dogs and like to be with them, it hurts those who truly need them in public places like restaurants.
As for dogs on the patio. Here is the thing…as much as we love our dogs, not everyone does, especially in a closely confined area where they are eating. So, we have decided to make the new patio out back dog/pet-free. BUT, we do have two nice dog-friendly bistro tables in the front of our restaurant where dogs are welcome. We hope this addresses the needs of the dog lovers and non-lovers.


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A pregnant woman and her partner had a miraculous escape when their a car crashed into a fence at Salisbury Heights in Adelaide.
The car veered off Main North Road and ploughed into the fence on Sunday afternoon.
On impact, the metal fence pierced the windscreen just missing the pregnant woman in the front passenger seat and the driver next to her.
Police said the driver, a Queensland man, 35, allegedly admitted he had fallen asleep at the wheel.
The driver and passenger were taken to the Lyell McEwin hospital with minor injuries.


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Friday, May 25, 2012
5/24/12 Black Mountain
Enough garden and dodging rain- time for a real hike. We had not been to Black Mountain in awhile and I had forgot how difficult some sections are for Kelley. We started from the trail head on Black Mtn.Rd. And the section to the first intersection has some elevation gain but is not difficult.
This is the first open view.
And I made my first panoramic shot ( stitched together pictures)
Waiting for me again
Nearing the first intersection. We turned right at the intersection and this turned out to be very difficult for Kelley ( yellow section on map). There were places she needed to work around, places where she needed a boost, and one spot where we needed to do a major bushwhack. She was a good sport about the whole thing and we eventually made it to the East Peak.
Another panoramic shot
And one of a view from the top
A good but at times challenging hike. Kelley was a real trooper maintaining her excitement and she exhibited no signs of distress or lameness even after we arrived home. 2 1/2 hours
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Supernatural is a show with one of the biggest cult followings in history with fans that are notoriously supportive and protective of its stars, including Jared Padalecki. In recent months, the actor has opened up about his struggle with depression and, in the past week, fans saw first hand how much he continues to be affected.
Cancelled Appearances
The former Gilmore Girls heartthrob abruptly canceled some planned appearances and took to Twitter last Friday to make the announcement. He first wrote: "Dear #JIBCON and #AHBL6. I am in desperate and urgent need of my family. I am so sorry to tell you this but I must head home."
He followed up by saying, to fans: "I need all of the love I can get right now. Please please give me a few seconds of your time and write me. #AlwaysKeepFighting."
Revealing Interview
In a recent interview with Variety, Padalecki revealed that, despite his success, he has suffered privately. He said: "I, in the past, have had my own struggles of not [being] so happy with where I am in life, which is strange and I think it goes to show… Maybe a lot of people don't know this, but season three [of Supernatural], we were shooting an episode, and I went back to my trailer to get changed and just kind of broke down. A doctor came to set and talked to me for about 30 minutes or 45 minutes and said, 'Jared, I think you're clinically depressed. I think I should write you a note and we can shut down production for five days and then we can take it from there.'"
Positive Attitude
Not only has Padalecki devoted time to charities benefiting those who battle depression but he's also become an example of why it's important to keep this topic alive and out of the shadows. He explained that he constantly reiterates that "there's no shame in dealing with these things," or "in having to fight every day, but fighting every day, and presumably, if you're still alive to hear these words or read this interview, then you are winning your war. You're here."
It's so important for others to hear those encouraging words and to be reminded that every moment should be seen as a victory.
Gratitude for Support
Rather than face backlash from disappointed fans following his cancelled appearances, Padalecki has been largely greeted with support. Using Twitter, he showed his appreciation by saying: "Thank you, from the bottom of my heart and soul, for your love and support. It's going to good use. All of my love and #AlwaysKeepFighting."
It is never easy to be vulnerable and admit how much we may be struggling and that must be only amplified for those who live in the public eye. Hopefully, his bravery and continued battle will inspire others to keep up the fight and reach out for help and support when they need it.


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By PAUL CRAIG
Special to the Tribune
NOTE: Rotary Report is an update about featured speakers at Martinez Rotary Club meetings. Rotary meets once a week at Grace Episcopal Church, 130 Muir Station Road. For meeting times and other inquiries, visit www.martinezrotary.org.
A fishing pole with bait will sometimes catch fish. A car with bait – you're the fish. Bad guys are breaking into cars all over town. You don't want yours to be one of them. Police Chief Manjit Sappal told Martinez Rotary that bad guys look at lots of cars. They typically pick the most promising one. Think about running away from a lion – you don't need to be faster than the lion; what you need is to be faster than the next guy.
Martinez police look in cars as they walk the streets. They see wallets, packages, purses. The worst thing to leave is keys. Hiding stuff away will help a lot. Better still is not to leave anything in the car at all.
Martinez police are starting to leave warning notes when they see bait. If you find a police warning note on your car, take it seriously.
Our police department is excellent. But it's small. If one call comes in, they can and do respond to it. If three come at the same time, there's little or nothing they can do. Better to not need to call them. Set up a block watch program. Be on the lookout for strange people. Be on the lookout for prowling cars. Be alert.
Homelessness is a huge problem in Martinez, in Contra Costa County, and everywhere. For many homeless, the best approach is to help them get a roof over their heads. For some, however, they're so impaired that – in the words of Chief Sappal – "a front door is beyond their capabilities." These folk are likely to stay on the street until they collapse.
The good news is that Contra Costa County is moving toward a County-wide data base of homeless people, and toward centralized contact points where the homeless can get help.
Sadly, our homeless problem isn't going away any time soon. At best, it can be managed.
Rotarians thanked Chief Sappal for his excellent newspaper columns. They're well-written and informative. Communication between police and citizens is good and getting better. Police are citizens and they're our neighbors. We'll all be better off if we recognize this and help each other.


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In recent years the U.S. government has clamped down on immigration documents requirements for translating key documents that are used by applicants wishing to work or invest in the country. This has led to a certain amount of misinterpretation and misunderstanding about the requirements for translating these documents. Some people have come to believe that all translators have to be certified before they can conduct a language translation of documents, but in fact this isn't true at all. They don't even have to provide any evidence that proves their level of fluency.
First of all you are required to submit translations that have been certified only. The translator should have the ability to state that s/he has sufficient ability to competently translate the documents and that the translation is definitely accurate.
The format of the certificate should have on it the translator's name, his or her signature, address and the date the translation was certified.
I (name), certify that I am fluent (or conversant) in English and (whatever the second language, languages are), and that the attached translated document is a true and accurate translation of the original document that has been attached which is a (type in document name).
Providing this sort of custom written certification is considered to be sufficient to fulfil the requirements stated by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for translated documents. There is no requirement stating the translator should have a formal qualification as a translator.
The sorts of documents commonly asked for a language translation include:
There may also be other official documents like company reports if the immigration application is to do with investing in the United States.


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Heqiao sparked a celebration of its long cultural heritage when it kicked off its very first folk art festival last weekend in the ancient town.
Experts seek to put emphasis on the background stories in the restoration of ancient Chinese art and calligraphy at this year's international forum on art preservation in Beijing.
Ancient attire has once again seen a public revival after Chinese authorities launched an unprecedented cultural event on Wednesday. The event was organized to encourage young Chinese of all ethnic groups to wear and take pride in their traditional clothing.
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has gained wider acceptance around the world, Wang Guoqiang, head of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said in an interview on the sidelines of China's ongoing "two sessions", suggesting putting more quality TCM products in global market.
More than 5,300 pieces of Dunhuang manus*ts have been "returned" from France in digital form and are available online, according to the National Library of China.
Soup, ranging from the lightest consomme to hearty rich broths with meat and vegetables, is a major category on the menu in Chinese cuisine.
Thanks to fast developing technologies, firecrackers, The Rabbit God, the character for Fu, and other traditions that stood test of time in China are now evolving and flourishing to celebrate the traditional Chinese New Year.
China possesses many traditional holidays, of which Spring Festival is the most important and the most exciting. An extended celebration of the Lunar New Year that lasts for several weeks, Spring Festival encompasses the Laba Festival
From April 9 to 11, 1993, the 1st China Pu'er Tea Festival was held in Simao City with one branch meeting venue set at Pu'er County (current Ninger County). It saw participation of guests from a dozen of provinces and municipalities of China and from Japan, South Korea
Cupping astounds some Western people. When they see the big round red "hickeys" on people or when they see it being done, they wonder what is going on? The interesting technique is akin to the other traditional medical techniques in that the practitioner is attempting to manipulate the various qi, Yin and Yang, or body fluids to influence health.
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Poster Design
A series of playful modernist posters focusing on individual shows by Fine Grains Records live acts at East London venue Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes. Each poster represents a geographical location linked to the performer. For example, the valley in the Highlands where Cain comes from, dunes from the Great Victoria Desert for Fitzroy North (a town in Victoria, Australia).


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I just received my new toy. For $35 and despite the fact that with all the high-tech gear we already have I could not resist but trying it.
The one line summary is that Chromecast, especially for a v1 product and at this price, is a steal and everyone should just have one hook to all their TVs at home.
- Hardware: I plugged it in a spare HDMI connector on my TV and used one of its USB connector to get power and that's it. Nothing dangling. No need to plug it in the wall. It would be better if the micro-USB connector was on the side vs. the end (would stick out less) but it's OK like this.
- I could not connect on wi-fi from my Carbon X1 with Windows 8.1 preview. Not sure if it's the Lenovo wi-fi driver, or the Windows 8.1 preview but I had to do it on a 4 years old HP laptop (on wIn8). However, once setup, I could use my Lenovo laptop without problem.
- Once the hardware was connected and I started installing on this other laptop, the set-up (counting installing the Chrome browser) was maybe 5 minutes and super easy with basically 2 steps: 1) Go to the website (google.com/chromecast/setup) to install chrome and the set-up app. Click "connect" (dongle connects through a point to point wi-fi between the laptop and Chromecast). Then 2) Once connected enter the home wi-fi password
That's it! Nothing else to do to get started Chromecasting.
Actual use
The default screen has no menu. just a ready to cast message, time, a nice changing background and a text and icon to see if it's connected to my wi-fi
I tried first Netflix.com and it worked great and was easy to pick (see below).
note: The icon only appears with Chrome not IE.
I then tried a regular text/photo website and used the Google cast icon on Chrome. It worked great too.
Similarly when I played video from a French news website (TF1.fr) it worked immediately, both in regular and full-screen mode.
Xfinity worked too but I had to reduce video quality to 480p for the video to work without being choppy. Not sure if it's my wi-fi, my Comcast Internet connection or Chromecast though.
However, Amazon Videos did not work (just the background website showed, not the video). But this is not a big deal for me as I am not using them.
Bottom line
- $35
- 5 minutes install
- Sleek device, bare bone UI with just what's needed
- I can now can watch (almost) any internet content from any PC (no Windows 8 app yet so won't be able to use my Surface for this ) on my TV.
Very Apple-like experience at an impulse buy price-point so why not have one for each TV in the home?


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Information on Tablets A-Z
Brand name :Diane-35
Diane-35 Chemical Contents :Cyproterone acetate 2mg, ethinylestradiol 0.035 mg
Diane-35 Uses :Androgen-dependent diseases in women, for example acne, accompanied by seborrhea or by inflammation or formation of nodes, androgenetic alopecia, mild forms of hirsutism & contraception in women with these symptoms.
Diane-35 Dosage :1 tablet Diane-35 daily for 21days starting on the 1st day of menstruation, then 7 tablets-free days.
Diane-35 Contraindications :Pregnancy; lactation; severe disturbances of liver function; history of idiopathic jaundice or severe pruritus during pregnancy; Dubin-Johnson syndrome, Rotor syndrome; previous or existing liver tumors; existing or previous thromboembolic processes in arteries or veins & states which predispose to such diseases; sickle-cell anaemia; existing or treated cancer of the breast or endometrium; severe diabetes with deterioration during pregnancy.
Diane-35 Special Precautions :Diabetes, hypertension, varicose veins; otosclerosis; multiple sclerosis; epilepsy; porphyria; tetany; chorea minor; history of phlebitis; cigarette smoking advancing age. Benign &rarely, malignant liver tumours which may lead to life-threatening intra-abdominal haemorrhage have been observed. Lf severe upper abdominal complaints, liver enlargement or signs of intra-abdominal haemorrhage occur, a liver tumour should be taken into consideration.
Diane-35 Adverse Reactions :Headache; gastric upsets; nausea; breast tension; changes in body weight & libido; intermenstrual bleeding; depressive moods; chloasma; rarely, poor tolerance of contact lenses, fluid retenion.
Diane-35 Drug Interactions :Barbiturates, phenylbutzone, hydantoins,rifampicin & ampicillin may impair the action of the drug. Requirement for oral antidiabetics & insulin can change.
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Ivar's to Award Walk On Role for "A Christmas Story, The Musical" via coloring contest and other holiday happenings
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Ivar's to Award Walk On Role for "A Chrismas Story, The Musical" via coloring contest and other holiday happenings
Ivar's also presents annual Clam Lights, winter beer tasting, holiday carolers and more
SEATTLE – Nov. 10, 2014 – Here comes Santa Clam! Once again, Ivar's Restaurants welcomes the holiday season to the Puget Sound with a lineup of can't miss events, photo opps and contests. The favorites are back for another season with the Clam Lights display aglow at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, Ivar's annual Northwest Beer Tasting is serving up great grub and suds and the vocally-gifted Kamiak Carolers at Mukilteo Landing. Plus, new this year, kids can participate in a coloring contest to win a walk-on role at the 5th Avenue Theater's "A Christmas Story, The Musical."
Partnering with the storied downtown theater, Ivar's and Kidd Valley are offering young stage hopefuls a chance to win a walk-on role in the Dec. 27 matinee of "A Christmas Story, The Musical" through "Ivar's and Kidd Valley Holiday Coloring Contest." Children between ages five and 12 are eligible to participate, and the coloring contest forms can be picked up at all participating Ivar's (link out) and Kidd Valley (link out) restaurants (excluding stadium locations). Kids need not be Picasso – the winners will be selected in a random drawing among everyone who turns in their masterpieces by Dec. 5. Winners will be announced by Dec. 16, to include: one grand prize winner for the walk-on role, plus 10 tickets to the Dec. 27 matinee and a $100 Ivar's/Kidd Valley gift card, and; six first place winners to receive four tickets to a Christmas Story show and a $25 Ivar's/Kidd Valley Gift Card. Also, for families who don't want to leave seeing "A Christmas Story, The Musical" to chance, the participating Ivar's and Kidd Valley locations will be offering discount vouchers for 15-percent off regular ticket prices.
In addition to the contest, there are plenty of other of ways for people of all ages to get in the spirit with Ivar's, including:
· There's a tasty chill in the airat Ivar's Salmon House (401 NE Northlake Way, Seattle). Ivar's invites beer aficionados to join them, Dec. 4, for the celebrated Northwest Winter Beer Tasting and sip some of the most flavorful seasonal libations paired with fine pub-grub appetizers. Guests will be able to meet and mingle with iconic NW breweries as they sip through all the various selections. And, there's no tricky "extra token" or "drink ticket" add-ons. For reservations, call 206-632-0767.
· All is clam, all is bright! As one of the largest public light displays on the Eastside, the 21st annual Clam Lights is back at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park in Renton, opening with a special ceremony on Friday, Dec. 5 and running through Jan. 1. The Dancing Clam will kick off the festive activities at 6:15 p.m. with music and wagon rides, followed by the official lighting at 7 p.m., igniting thousands of twinkling lights across the park's greenery. While there, spectators will be treated to the Rainier Yacht Club Parade of Boats and Argosy Christmas Ships – and don't forget to stop by Ivar's Seafood Bar to warm up with a cup of Ivar's famous clam chowder.
· Behold the Christmas Ships at Ivar's Salmon House! Get a front-row seat to one of the Puget Sound's favorite holiday traditions as the Argosy Christmas Ships cruise the waters of Lake Union for four viewings, the nights of Nov. 28 – 30 and Dec. 23. Guests in the Salmon House's waterfront dining room will enjoy fantastic views of the Christmas Ship parade, with rails decked in lights and holiday carolers aboard. Evening reservations are strongly encouraged; call 206-632-0767.
· Guests can help a child in need this holiday season by granting a wish from Ivar's Giving Tree, benefiting families at Childhaven. Stop by participating Ivar's and Kidd Valley restaurants to select a tag from the Giving Tree, and then return the unwrapped gift to the same location by no later than Monday, Dec. 15 – just in time for Santa to make the special delivery! Last year, the program contributed approximately 1,300 gifts to Childhaven families. Started in 1909, Childhaven is a statewide advocate and national model in the treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect; learn more at childhaven.org.
· Ivar's Salmon House o-fish-ally invites revelers to ring in the New Year like never before! From 9 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. on Dec. 31, Ivar's New Year's Eve Party package shells out party favors, unmatched views of Lake Union and the Seattle skyline, and a luxurious dinner buffet from Chef Steve Anderson, featuring classic and modern seafood dishes. The evening also promises dance-all-night entertainment, a sky aglow with fireworks from the Space Needle and a complimentary glass of Champagne for a memorable midnight toast. Reservations required; call 206-632-0767.
· Returning to Mukilteo Landing (710 Front Street, Mukilteo) for a holiday encore, the Kamiak High School carolers will perform a collection of treasured holiday tunes on the evenings of Dec.12, 13, 19 and 20. Join in and sing-along or simply lend an ear to the special weekend performances from the men's "Unaccompanied Minors" ensemble and women's "Starry Night" choral group. For more information and times, check Ivars.com.
· Heat up Holiday gift-giving with Ivar's Cookbook! With a new apropros holiday price of $19.38, Ivar's Seafood Cookbook: The O-fish-al Guide to Cooking the Northwest Catch is a perfect gift for even the hard to buy for people on this year's list. The first-ever cookbook from Ivar's features a collection of 62 fresh Northwest seafood recipes, including Ivar's Famous Puget Sound Clam Chowder and Grilled Halibut Cheeks with Cherry Chutney, along with anecdotes and beautiful photos that explore the company's rich history and 75 years of adventures. The special pricing will be available starting Nov. 10 in Ivar's online store, as well as at Salmon House, Mukilteo Landing and Seafood Bar locations.
For more information on Ivar's holiday programming and coloring contest, visit www.ivars.com.
About Ivar's
Ivar's Seafood Restaurants began on Seattle's waterfront in 1938. Today, there are 23 Ivar's fast casual Seafood Bars and three full-service restaurants: Ivar's Acres of Clams, Ivar's Salmon House and Ivar's Mukilteo Landing. Ivar's Seafood, Soup and Sauce Company markets and sells its award-winning soups, chowders and sauces both nationally and internationally. The company also operates regional stadium concessions including Safeco Field, CenturyLink Field, Alaska Airlines Arena, Husky Stadium and Cheney Stadium. Learn more at www.Ivars.com.
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Sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell: Our five senses are what help us make "sense" of the world around us. As scientists continue to discover how they work, they are also finding key ways to sharpen them too! Our 1st spotlight in our 6 part series will be Sight.
The human eye is a remarkable tool for gathering light. It can distinguish between 500 shades of gray {no reference to the book ;-)} & spot the light of a candle from 14 miles away. But for all the eye's extraordinary ability, seeing is a function of the brain humans' visual cortex & is more developed than than that of any other mammal.
Vision demands that the brain differentiate background from foreground, and lines from edges. Even the worlds most powerful computers have not been able to mach these precise skills. Our brain makes sense of shapes and symbols by putting them together like a jigsaw puzzle and organizing fragments into a coherent whole. For us to process movies, the brain switches to a series of frames with an unbroken stream. We develop this ability as infants, which explains why patients who grew up blind but have had their sight restored often struggle to understand what they are seeing. In this situation their brain cannot distinguish an object from its background, or accurately separate two overlapping objects. An example of this would be: A chair & desk which would be mistakenly understood as a single flat image, like an abstract painting made of rectangles. Optical illusions work by exploiting the mind's tendency to try to find order in patterns (a face in the pocket marks on a cement wall or make sense of an impossible image such as the endless climbing staircase in an Escher drawing.)
4 Things You Didn't Know About Sight
- Sitting too close to the TV may give you a headache, but it will not wreck your vision. The same is true of reading in dim light.
- 1 in 20 men is at least partially color-blind, & color-blindness is 10x more common in men than in women. All babies are color-blind at birth.
- Having 20/20 vision, the standard for normal visual acuity, means you can clearly see an image – like letters on an eye chart from a distance of 20 feet. (Having 20/100 vision would mean you would need to be 5x closer, just 4 feet away to see the same letter clearly.)
- The world record for human vision was set by Dr. Dennis Levi in 1985. He was able to identify a bright line a quarter of an inch thick from one mile away!
So as you read this article you brain and eyes are doing amazing things to make sense and organize the data, images & info you are looking at. In future articles we'll be looking at the other senses (minus sight) and will conclude with a Top 10 on ways you can sharpen these amazing senses.


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Off to the coast, with kids an all, but worried about how your dog might handle the trip? Whatever the destination might be, having your dog come along for the ride, makes the trip even better. Dogs can be great travel companions!
But before we get to excited, there is a couple things you can do to make your dogs trip in the car smoother, safer, and more enjoyable for everybody.
Car rides are not enjoyable for many dogs at first, one sign is that the pace around and can't find a way to settle down. Dogs can also get car sickness, and this can ruin your car ride.
Familiarize your dog, there might not be many times where your dog will be in the car with you, but a visit to the vet might be one. It is not easy training your dog to get familiar with a car ride, baby steps will surely get you there even if its a quick car ride around your neighborhood.
Treats toys, and comforting can help your dog, simple routines like this can have your dog jumping in the backseat before you know it. Always make sure to avoid these exercises during hot or cold weather, and always stay with your dog.
Now that your dog is comfortable in the car, take short trips around the town. You and your dog can have even more fun outside of your home, visiting place like dog parks, the pet store, or wherever else you can think of. With practice, and patience you will eventually increase the distance of your trip.


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Three years ago today, the Mister and I said our I Dos, at our first wedding ceremony. I'm so thankful for the amazing man that I married, Happy Anniversary A!!
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Venue/Caterer: Skokie Banquet and Conference Center
Decor/Flowers: Shaadi Creations
Cake: Rolf's Patisserie
Hair/Make Up: Hiral Vyas


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H.I.G Capital
Bogotá, Colombia
The new space of H.I.G Capital in Bogotá reflects the stability and the investment flow that this leading global private equity investment firm is known for. Gensler designed a multipurpose work environment that promotes collaboration, mentorship, and interaction between clients and staff. A clean modern design that evokes local culture connects with the contrast of natural scenery and the corporate environment of Bogotá.


text: WTO Appellate Body Affirms Dispute Settlement Panel Finding Against Argentina's Import Restrictions By Grace Kim Related Practices: Market Access January 29, 2015 On January 15th, the World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body issued a ruling in favor of the United States, the European Union, and Japan in a dispute challenging various restrictions maintained by Argentina on the importation of goods. The Appellate Body affirmed an earlier WTO dispute settlement panel report that found Argentina's import licensing requirement and other import restrictions in violation of international trade rules. One of the measures challenged by the United States was Argentina's import licensing requirement (the Declaración Jurada Anticipada de Importación ("DJAI")) that requires firms operating in Argentina to obtain approval in advance from governmental authorities to import goods into Argentina. The dispute also targeted various trade-related requirements as conditions to import, such as (1) offsetting the value of the goods to be imported with, at least, an equivalent value of exports; (2) limiting the volume of imports and/or reductions in their prices; (3) incorporating a certain level of local content into domestically produced goods; (4) making or increasing investments in Argentina (including in production facilities); and (5) refraining from repatriation of funds in Argentina to another country. A press release from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) states that the Appellate Body upheld the WTO panel's finding that the DJAI requirement restricts market access for imported products, creates uncertainty as to whether importation will be allowed, does not allow companies to import as much as they desire, and imposes a significant burden on importation. The Appellate Body also affirmed the panel's finding that the other restrictive trade-related requirements identified above impose conditions on importation that have a limiting effect on imports that is contrary to Argentina's obligations as a member of the WTO. This is a significant victory for the United States and should provide better access for U.S. companies exporting to Argentina. According to the USTR, the United States exported nearly $11 billion in the first 11 months of 2014. Top U.S. exports included energy products, electronics and machinery, aerospace and parts, pharmaceuticals, precision instruments and medical devices, miscellaneous chemicals, motor vehicles and vehicle parts, and agricultural products. Under the WTO rules, the panel and appellate reports will be adopted by the WTO within 30 days of the report's issuance at the request of any party to the dispute. Argentinian officials, however, have stated in a recent press conference that there are unlikely to be immediate changes to its trade policy. Rather, Argentina will likely seek bilateral negotiations with the United States, as well as the EU and Japan, to resolve the dispute. Related Content