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A lot of historical attractions are concentrated both in the city and in its immediate vicinity so tour-goers won't have any problems with choosing a place to visit. To the north of the city is the old Castle of the same name, which is considered one of the main historical symbols of the region. The very first wooden fort was built in its place more than a thousand years ago. According to researchers, an Anglo-Saxon cemetery was located on its site earlier.
Cuisine of Newcastle for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe
Residents of Newcastle are big fans of hearty meat dishes. Besides, you can always try potato dishes and traditional Fish & Chips at regional restaurants. A classic of the regional cuisine … Open
The castle one can see today was built in the 12th century. Many elements of its architecture have been preserved unchanged since construction. Between the 16th and the 18th centuries, the castle was converted into a prison, and old cells have been preserved at its lower level. During the Second World War, the ancient castle became one of the main shelters for local residents who hid from air raids in its dungeons. Today, the entire territory of the castle is open to the public. On its roof, there is an observation deck, which is considered one of the best in the region.
In the vicinity of the city, you'll find a unique archaeological site - Hadrian's Wall. The 120-kilometer long earthen rampart was built during the reign of the Roman Empire. However, the stone wall has survived to our days only partially. Interestingly, researchers never managed to determine its original purpose. No defensive structures were built near the wall. It could be erected just as a symbol of the Roman Empire's great power. Following a trail laid along the old wall, you can see not only fragments of ancient fortifications but also local natural attractions. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Newcastle inhabitants
In the past, Newcastle was a major industrial city, but its industrial lifestyle was replaced by a new one full of interesting traditions and festivals. One of the main features of the local … Open
Newcastle has preserved several beautiful historic churches, and the main one is St. Nicholas Cathedral. The first wooden church was built on its site in the 11th century and had stood a little more than a hundred years until it was destroyed by fire. The cathedral was restored in the middle of the 14th century. Originally, it was distinguished by sumptuous architectural decoration. Its main feature is an openwork tower shaped a bit like a lantern.
Since its construction, it has been one of the tallest buildings in the city. Its tower is clearly visible from many streets. In the middle of the 17th century, throughout the course of the struggle against Scotland, the cathedral lost many of its valuables, as the invaders were going to destroy it. The cathedral has remained intact by some miracle, and at the beginning of the 19th century, it got a new rich interior. Today, visitors can admire its wonderful stained glass windows, sculptures and memorials, lots of religious artifacts stored within the cathedral's walls. Over the years, the main city cathedral has hosted classical music concerts, and this good old tradition has been preserved to this day.
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A lot of interesting entertainments await travelers in Newcastle. Today, Ouse Burn Centre can be found in the old industrial district. This area has preserved old mills and storage … Open
In the very heart of the city is St. Mary's Cathedral, an architectural monument of a later period daring back to the mid-19th century. For more than 150 years, the church tower has been Newcastle's tallest structure. The spire of the church is 70 meters high and the building itself is considered a vivid neo-Gothic monument. Wonderful stained glass windows are considered the main decoration of the interior. Some of them have managed to survive the Second World War. Some decoration elements were restored in the postwar years. Now the church is also regularly used for holding classical music concerts.
An interesting symbol of Newcastle is ancient bridges, each of which has its unique history. The Swing Bridge located in the west was built in 1876 by the order of Lord Armstrong. The High Level Bridge was erected much earlier, in 1849. This one became one of the first railroad bridges in the city. The opening of the bridge was such an important and long-awaited event that Queen Victoria herself took part in it.
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1. Locals speak a special local dialect, which may be hard to understand even for native English speakers. All over the city, they sell phrasebooks, which can help you make communication … Open
The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is considered one of the most unusual from an architectural point of view. It became the first drawbridge in the world that actually doesn't draw. The tilting mechanism of the bridge is such that it simply raises above the river with the help of special engines. This allows large ships to pass under the bridge freely. Watching it rising is one of the tourists' favorite entertainments. Learn about the next sooner lifting time using a special display board located on both sides of the bridge. Newcastle also has pedestrian bridges across the river, walking on which are very popular with tourists.
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The Castle Keep
Where: Castle Garth, St Nicolas' Street, Newcastle, Newcastle; Telephone: +44 (0)191 232 7938; More info: Metro to central station;
Where: Eighton Banks, Gateshead, Newcastle; Telephone: +44 (0)191 433 8400; More info: Take the northbound number 21 bus from pilgrim street;
The Tyne Bridge
More info: Metro to central station / gateshead;
BALTIC Centre of Contemporary Art
Where: Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, Newcastle; Telephone: +44 (0)191 478 1810; More info: Metro to gateshead;
Great North Museum
Where: Barras Bridge, Newcastle, Newcastle; More info: Metro to haymarket;
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Now the historic building is under the jurisdiction of a local college. On certain days, it is open for tours. The mansion is notable for the preserved wooden elements of its original decoration. Stucco ceilings have survived in some rooms. In many rooms, the walls are decorated with carved wooden panels. An interesting collection of antiques is hidden within the mansion ... Open »
York is one of the few cities in the UK that has managed to preserve its unique medieval atmosphere. This is one of the most picturesque cities in the country and so it is distinguished by a huge choice of important historical and architectural sites. The Cathedral has remained the main symbol of the beautiful city for many centuries. The age of the church is more than five ... Open »
Among exhibits there are textile pieces, old engines and even locomotives collection. Temple Newsam mansion is one of the most celebrated architectural landmarks of the city. The construction of Temple Newsam had begun in 1521, but it has been finished only in the late 18th century. It keeps collection of antique furniture and decorations, fine paintings and sculptures. Garden ... Open »
Tourists, who enjoy making unusual excursions, are recommended to visit Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre. During the tour you will learn about all secrets and tricks of the process of making whiskey. Of course, the excursion will be finished with tasting best varieties of this amazing drink. Saint Giles Cathedral is one of the most famous religious sites of the city. The first ... Open »
The city is home to a huge number of entertainment venues that easily fit absolutely different tastes. However, more and more visitors prefer to make a walk to the elegant Stanley Park. This is the place where you can admire graceful swans, hand feed the local squirrels and enjoy the majestic look of ancient trees. The park is also the location of the most famous open air ... Open »
Next to the Town Hall, tourists will see the Civic Centre. This is a beautiful building that once was a police station. Nowadays, it is a multi-purpose building with a library, a court, a museum, and even health clinics. Quite an interesting fact – the building still has prison cells that remind about the police past. These cells are in use – accused people who await ... Open »
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Top Democrat Doesn't Know Much About (Recent) History
July 1, 2011 by B. Daniel Blatt
When Michelle Bachmann makes a mistake when talking about American history, it makes national news. And the mainstream media are beside themselves. Meanwhile, many of my liberal friends rush in with Facebook posts to show what a dunce she is.
When, however, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid makes such a mistake, in apparently prepared remarks on the Senate floor no less (as opposed to Bachmann's slip-up in an unscripted interview), well, then the media pay it no heed, attributing his error, not to ignorance, but to human imperfection.
(They do hold Republicans to higher standards now don't they?)
Take a gander at the clip below, starting at 0:51.
Reid is claiming that congressional Democrats balanced the budget. Problem is is that the only Congresses to pass balanced budgets in the 1990s were Republicans ones. Unlike Bachmann, Harry Reid is not just wrong about history, but about history in which he played a part. He served in Congress in the 1990s when the Republican majority balanced the federal budget. Mrs. Bachmann wasn't around in the founding era.
Jim Hoft who alerted me to Reid's attempt to rewrite history has the details.
Filed Under: American History, Congress (112th), Democrats & Double Standards, Media Bias
Eric in Chicago says
July 1, 2011 at 3:19 pm - July 1, 2011
Harry Reid hasn't known the truth since his first girlfriend told him he "totally satisfied" her.
It's been all downhill from there.
Ok, that was mean. Completely accurate, but mean, nonetheless.
aj says
Grasping at straws here, really. His statement wasn't false. "Democrats in the congress and white house" did balance the budget in the 90's. Of course Republicans did too, he just didn't give them credit. Somewhat rude and partisan? Yes. False? No.
If he had said the democratically controlled congress balanced the budget, then you'd be correct. Many people in the media may slant left, but this definitely isn't an example of that at all.
Grasping at straws here, really. His statement wasn't false. "Democrats in the congress and white house" did balance the budget in the 90′s. Of course Republicans did too, he just didn't give them credit.
If it weren't for the Democrat Party, humanity might never have discovered the term, "disingenuous."
Congratulations, Democrats, on achieving yet another low on the scale of credibility.
Disingenuous it may be. But to desire the media to call out someone for being disingenuous the same way they target someone who's flat out wrong is ridiculous. Guess it's ok to hold dems to a different standard though.
Guess it's ok to hold dems to a different standard though.
I'd comment on this, were it not for the fact that I am unaccustomed to dealing with alternate realities.
Or you could just comment on it and tell me how this post isn't calling for the media to hold Reid to a higher standard.
Can't….stop….laughing……please stop…..
Comment by aj — July 1, 2011 @ 4:42 pm – July 1, 2011
My thoughts EXACTLY!!!!!! 🙂
Disingenuous, aj? He's downright wrong.
Remember, folks, mere months ago, AJ was insisting that Sarah Palin had to go on TV and prove that she was not responsible for the Tucson shootings.
The problem aj has is that Harry Reid, one of aj's precious Obama Party massas, is being held to any standards at all. AJ knows like the good programmed little Obama boy that he is that anything Harry Reid says is always right and anything Michele Bachmann says is always wrong.
We should remember that obedient Obama gays like AJ are just slavering to attack Bachmann's family the way that they do Palin's, and then call anyone who disagrees with them homophobes. It's the way they are — just brainless little puppets who will support even the most disgusting crap because they're owned and programmed.
Dan, how's he wrong? Did democrats in congress play a role in balancing the budget? That's all he said. Would love to know what's wrong with that statement.
It's wrong because it was Republicans who proposed the budget — and did all the hard work. He makes it appear that it was a Democratic Congress back in the 1990s, but not a single Democratic Congress in the 1990s balanced the federal budget nor did congressional Democrats take the initiative in working toward one. They merely followed the lead of House Republicans who threw down the gauntlet to President Clinton. And that politically savvy Democrat took it up.
He didn't say a democratic congress did it. He said democrats in congress and the white house balanced the budget. Which is in fact a true statement.
He didn't say a democratic congress did it.
Yes, he did, aj. Perhaps the video you watched on your computer is different than the one we'ere seeing.
He said democrats in congress and the white house balanced the budget. Which is in fact a true statement.
Indeed it is, which gives everyone here a crystal clear example of how the Democrat Party operates….
YOU do the work, WE fight you tooth and nail, then WE take the credit when we invariably fall apart at the seams and bet the farm on YOU taking the fall for such irresponsible governance.
aj should be congratulated. He could lose his membership card for this, you know.
Please listen to the video. Find me where he said a "democratic congress". You may want to hear that, but he said democrats in congress, there's a difference. If you want to ignore facts in making your argument, then feel free to do so.
If you want to ignore facts in making your argument, then feel free to do so.
The unabashed obtuseness on display here is simply breathtaking.
When the facts fail you and you won't make valid points, attack your opponent. Nice
aj, I get your point, but Reid's remark pulls everything out of context, particularly given the fact that Senate Democrats, whose caucus Reid chairs, haven't even presented a budget. And this chamber hasn't voted on a budget in nearly 800 days.
Perhaps, it is indeed more disingenuous than it is dishonest and wrong, but unless he references the Republican leadership on that battle, then he is either deliberately distorting the history or outright ignorant of it
Sean A says
July 1, 2011 at 11:10 pm - July 1, 2011
#19: "…particularly given the fact that Senate Democrats, whose caucus Reid chairs, haven't even presented a budget. And this chamber hasn't voted on a budget in nearly 800 days."
My thoughts exactly. What exactly is Reid trying to accomplish with this speech? (Other than remind us that under his majority leadership, the Senate has failed to PASS a budget in over two years, much less BALANCE one?)
TGC says
July 2, 2011 at 1:40 am - July 2, 2011
Notice he didn't say the democreeps of 2007?
Pelousy's "Drain the Swamp! has become "Save the Wetlands!"
Yea the democrats in the senate need to stop neglecting their duty. Now that Obama has finally applied some pressure, I hope they do. Democrats have talked long enough, it's time they finally act.
Sebastian Shaw says
AJ, Obama has applied no pressure; he's been MIA for months. Demagoguery & class warfare is no excuse for a lack of leadership, but that's all Obama can give, Obama isn't a leader. He's a cult of personality slowly coming apart at the seams.
#23: "Yea the democrats in the senate need to stop neglecting their duty. Now that Obama has finally applied some pressure, I hope they do. Democrats have talked long enough, it's time they finally act."
It's not "neglect," aj. The Senate Democrats haven't "dropped the ball" on passing a budget. They have brazenly rejected their constitutional duty for over two years without remorse. In fact, it was Reid who just a couple of weeks ago said it would be "foolish" for them to pass a budget at this point. (Obviously, it would complicate the Democrats' current strategy of simply demagogue-ing the GOP on spending/taxation issues and relying on the leftist media to carry that water instead of asking them any "awkward" questions like, "so…why haven't Senate Democrats passed a proposed budget in over two years?")

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The Punkin Chunkin Competition
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Punkin Chunkin (Not Pumpkin Chuckin) began because a few guys were a bit bored. But, they were also getting a bit old. To pass the time, they used to toss anvils. However, those were getting a bit hard as these guys began hitting their 30's. And, they didn't come up with the idea in a bar, as many think. They talked about it at John Ellsworth's blacksmith shop. There was also Don Pepper (Plumber), Trey Melson [Died in 2004] (Well-digging contractor) and Bill Thompson (Contractor). So, way back in October of 1986 a few weeks before Halloween, they came up with the idea of tossing pumpkins. Only they'd have machines do it because it was easier than them doing it. And, they had four basic rules: (1) Pumpkins had to weigh between 8-10 lbs. (2) Pumpkins had to leave the machine whole and not in pieces. (3) The machines could not cross the starting line. (4) No explosives at all!
So, the first Saturday after Halloween in 1986 was November 1. The four guys and another friend named Larry McLaughlin (A city employee of Lewes, DE) all met out in a field along with 40 people or more. The only refreshments at that time were a few bottles of Boones Strawberry Hill wine. The machines were very crude and at that time the guys really didn't know what they were doing. Melson and Thompson were one team, with a machine that had a huge wooden bow and was powered by springs. Brothers, Chuck and Darryl Burton's machine was more like a catapult and became team two. John Ellsworth and Don Pepper made up team 3 which was a giant slingshot per se. It was a large rubber cord between poles in the ground. So who won? Team One won. Melson and Thompson tossed 178 feet to become the first Pumpkin Chunkin winners!
By the following year, the guys had gotten some newspaper publicity as well as word-of-mouth for the next challenge in Thompson's field on November 5, 1987. This time they had 8 machines compete and around 200 attendees. It was a momentous year because this is when they became official and offered prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. These were baseball hats with "Pumpkin Toss '87" embroidered on them.
This is also when they first began to name their machines! Which also became the team's name. The names vary from being puns on the competition itself, such as "Chunkin Under the Influence," "Chunk-n-ology," "Sir Chunk-A-Lot," and "Launch-ness Monster." Other names imply the type of machine or strategy such as, "Litte Big Gun," "Please Release Me," "United Flingdom," and "Fibonacci." And other names are just fun and silly such as "Feats Don't Fail Me," "Cinderella's Revenge," "Bad Hair Day," " Y Ask Y," and "Red Neck Dream."
Back then, Trey Melson and Bill Thompson named their centrifugal machine, "Maximum Overdrive." John Ellsworth and Don Pepper redid their slingshot machine so that it was a spring-powered machine by the name of "Heavy Metal." The Burton Brothers (Chuck and Darryl) had a catapult design that they named "Notorious Burton Brothers." Larry McLaughlin also built a catapult, which he named "Larry's Toy." The oldest member of the group was Harry Lackhove, a retired school teacher who was 25+ years older than the other guys. He built a slingshot machine that he named "Mello Yello." Leon Fisher's machine was a sewer pipe that was painted red, white and blue and resembled a cannon. He called it "Big Jack." The two other competitors that year were "Penuel's Pitcher" and "Moose Gooser." Little information is known about those two machines.
The joke of the day was Leon Fisher's "Big Jack." It may have looked like a cannon, but in reality it was simply a pipe with a lid. When it opened, an orange balloon floated out to give the impression it was a slowly, meandering pumpkin going down the field.
The winner that year was "Maximum Overdrive" with a 496-foot toss. "Heavy Metal" was 2nd with 197 or 210 feet (unclear). And, third place went to "Larry's Toy" with 156 feet.
At the third Pumpkin Chunkin on November 5, 1988, Trey Melson's "Maximum Overdrive" was now turbo! But, so were most of the others. And, the crowd grew also to around 500 spectators. They had 6 machines compete. But, no one won. Why not? Because they all tossed their pumpkins into the woods and so they declared that they were all winners!
The title of "World Champion" didn't get established until the November 4, 1989 Chunk out at Eagle Crest Airport. This was also the first time the "Punkin Chunkin Ballad" was performed, which Bill Thompson wrote 3 years earlier after the first Chunk. It was sung by Bill's fiancé, Dawn Deschaine, who added the music. (She's now Mrs. Thompson btw.) Both the Punkin Chunkin Ballad and Dawn have been a tradition every since.
This was also the year the term "Pie in the Sky" started. The term is used by Chunkers to describe a pumpkin that is totally blasted apart in mid-air and made into mush due to the forces needed to launch it. Any pumpkin that is disintegrated before it hits the ground doesn't count btw.
This Chunk had about 1,000 people come to it. It also now offered pig roast, hot dogs and chili to the public. However, the Chunkers still had no sponsor and were seeking a bit more organization as this became more and more popular.
In 1991, women became part of The Chunk! Jane Thompson, Lynn Jones, Diane Zigman, Margie Brenneman and Leslie Mills all got together and decided that it was time that the woman had some fun. So, they created a catapult machine called PMS (Punkin Machine Slayers.) The PMS team all wore pink, even the hardhats!
Another all-women team wasn't to come until 1998. Their machine was an air cannon named "Bad Hair Day."
Then in 2004, another all-women air cannon machine entered named "Let's Bounce."
And, in 2005 a third women's team entered named "Dragon Lady."
Since the rules state that you have to have a minimum of 3 teams to make a division, the women now had 3 teams and so in 2007 the Chunk had it's first women's class.
This was also the year that they added a Youth Division. So, Chunk organizers issued a challenge to schools, college engineering departments, etc. to compete. The first in the Youth Division was a physics class from Model Secondary School for the Deaf at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. They called their entry the "Lean Green Catapulting Machine;" and, it tossed a pumpkin 91 feet.
Each year, more schools entered. Then, Boy Scout, Girl Scout and Brownie troops from all over entered too. The educational as well as charitable aspect of the event blended to be the foundation for the Punkin Chunkin Association's scholarships to science and engineering students.
The seventh Chunk was on November 2, 1992 and was the first time they began to charge attendees and competitors. The fee was $2 a car and $1 per motorcycle. Teams who entered paid $10. And, The Chunk finally had an official sponsor: The Lewes Chamber of Commerce.
In 1993, John Ellsworth and Don Pepper entered an air-powered crossbow machine called "Preservation Forge Under Pressure" giving them not only the world championship. But, also tossing the longest chunk (so far) of 1024 feet.
By 1994, with all the national media attention, The Chunk grew in popularity. But, for the competitors, the fun seemed to be declining. On September 24, 1994 162 Chunkers who represented 10 teams sent a letter to the Lewes Chamber of Commerce threatening to strike if their list of concerns wasn't met. They had till November 5, the day of the 9th Punkin Chunkin event. They called their group the United Pumpkin Chunkers Local 69, with Larry McLaughlin as President.
It was the beginning of establishing the Punkin Chunkin as a charity event.
It also established no entry fees for past participants, set up competitors according to different machine types, more portable toilets and a nice trophy.
Boy Scout Troop #2540 was the first recipient of the Chunk's charity donation as a thank-you for all their help in setting up and helping to run the show.
The event was becoming so popular that by the tenth year, it was now a two-day event. They also separated the air cannons from the other machines. And, the Roadhouse Steak Joint on Rte. 1 became the Chunk's first official sponsor.
They also got a much better trophy.
The trophy (shown on left) is wooden and made by fellow-chunker and chain-saw carver, Danny Beach.
It's been the official trophy for the
World Punkin Chunkin Championships until 2010.
"Big 10 Inch" had been the team that chunked the farthest in 2009 and so it kept the trophy in its possession until next year's chunk. But, during the year, it apparently somehow fell off a truck and broke.
So, The Discovery Channel donated a new
trophy to the Chunk's 25th Anniversary Chunk in 2010.
It's even bigger than this one, which was 7 feet. I heard the new one is 9 feet tall. (Note: I saw it on the 2011 Science Channel's " Punkin Chunkin" Broadcast. And, it's big alright!)
Photo was taken by Delaware Digital Photo Factory.
They retain all image rights.
It wasn't until the 1998 Chunk that the World Championship Punkin Chunkin Association (WCPCA) didn't officially become certified as a non-profit organization. They have given more than $70,000 in scholarships and to community organizations (mostly for kids). Each year, the Association gives thousands of dollars to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. How the money is given is done by a vote. Also, the top three finishers in each division get to nominate their favorite charities that receive donations based on the distances those team's pumpkins chunked.
The chunkers do not win any money. In the past, one of the sponsors offered $10,000 in prize money to be divided among all the divisions; but, the board and trustees voted "no."
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In 2001, the Chunk now becomes a 3-day event.
The Charlie Daniels Band is the first big country music act to play at the Punkin Chunkin in 2005. Since then, other performers have entertained the crowds on Friday night, the first night of the Chunk.
The November 5-7, 2010 Chunk was its 25th Anniversary.
Adam Savage and Jamie Hynemanm, the hosts of the Discovery Channel's TV show, "Mythbusters" attended and hosted a special presentation on punkin chunkin shown on Thanksgiving evening (November 25) at 8:00 pm. It was also at this special chunk that The Discovery Channel presented the event with its new trophy, since the other one had literally fallen apart after all these years.
But, another momentous event at the Anniversary Chunk was that for the first time ever, the champion chunker was a woman! Dawn Thompson (who also sings the Punkin Chunkin anthem every year) entered her machine called "Hormone Blaster" which tossed a pumpkin a grand total of 3,755.65 feet to become the longest toss of the competition. Dawn now gets bragging rights and one year's possession on the new trophy until the 2011 Chunk. Dawn also out-tossed fellow competitor and her husband, Bill Thompson!
However, a month prior to the Bridgeville, DE Chunk, on September 9, 2010 in Moab, Utah, a pneumatic air cannon called "Big 10 Inch" shot a pumpkin 5,545.43 feet giving it the honor of now holding the World Record for longest pumpkin shot. (Certified in January 2011 by World Guinness Book.)
The 2011 Chunk was hosted by Mythbuster's other hosts, Kari Byron, Grant Imahara and Tory Belleci. But,this Chunk almost didn't happen. The night before it was to take place, it got robbed! According to WBOC News in Delaware, approximately $33,000 of electrical equipment and fencing was stolen from the farm. Fortunately, national organizations and local electric companies pitched in. The public was also asked to help out. And, the Chunk took place on November 4-6, 2011, during which a few new world records were also set as follows:
1. Chucky III (Adult Torsion) tossed 3,636.39 ft.
2. Yankee Siege II (Adult Trebuchet) tossed 2,326.60 ft.
3. The Plague (Youth Catapult) tossed 1,568.82 ft.
4. Stomach Virus (Youth Trebuchet) tossed 1,143.74 ft.
5. Sister Slinger (Youth Human Powered ) tossed 940.31 ft.
The Chunk also had a serious accident. One of the spotters, Daniel Fair, flipped his ATV over and suffered a spinal injury. This resulted in a lawsuit filed against the farm owner where the Chunk is held, as well as the Punkin Chunkin Association for $4.5 million in damages. Mr. Fair had trouble walking after the accident and also lost his job. As a result, Wheatley Farms' owner said that the Chunk could no longer be held there. This is the reason that the event was cancelled as it adjusted to the move to its new location at the Dover Speedway.
Due to Hurricane Sandy, the Friday activities were cancelled. The field was too full of water and needed an extra day to dry out. Also many of the port-a-potties were tossed about and needed to be reset up. So, the Chunk was held only on Saturday and Sunday (November 3-4) this year. It was a very windy day. A lot of the contestants blamed the wind on their results. No records were broken this year. Was it wind or machine?
Trebuchet Division: In the defending champion Yankee Siege II's final toss, the spotters could not find their pumpkin. So, they had a chance to toss again. Unfortunately, this was a poor shot resulting in the loss of their #1 title to Team Nasaw. No one will know if their lost pumpkin could have made them retain their title or not. Only the wind knows!
In 2011, one of the volunteers was injured in an ATV accident and sued The Chunk for $5.5 million. This lawsuit is still pending. As a result, liability costs and insurance rate increases for festival events rose. Besides a rise in insurance liability costs, other costs rose in 2013 too i.e.... state police, state transportation department, local fire services and even help by state prisoners. This made the organizers consider moving the event out of state. However, despite all of these problems, many feel that The Chunk should stay exactly where it all began, in Bridgeville, Delaware. And, so it is!
The 2013 event also had some world records set.
1. Bad to The Bone (Adult Centrifugal) tossed 3,245 ft.
2. American Chunker (Adult Air Canon) tossed 4,694 ft.
3. Yankee Siege (Adult Trebuchet) tossed 2,835 ft.
4. Colossal Thunder (Youth 11-17 Trebuchet) tossed 2,402 ft.
5. Stomach Virus (Youth Human Powered) tossed 1,230.12 ft.
6. Shooda Noed Better (Adult Human Power) tossed 2048 ft.
This 2013 also was the most romantic Chunk of all. Why?
Because it had the first public wedding proposal by a member of the team called Smokin'.
(I don't know the names of the team member who proposed and who was the gal proposed to.)
UPDATE: It was announced on June 29, 2014 that Chunk 29 will be moved to the Dover International Raceway. Link
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The Chunk was cancelled in 2014, due to all the prep work for moving to Dover.
The next Chunk is now scheduled for November 6-8, 2015.
The Chunk's president resigns! Lots of craziness going on. See Article.
The lawsuit filed by David Fair against Wheatley Farms and The Punkin Chunkin Association back in 2011, was settled out of court. David Fair had flipped his ATV over while being a volunteer spotter at the 2011 Chunk, resulting in a spinal injury. This resulted in Wheatley Farms saying the Chunk could no longer be held on his property.
It was suppose to be held on November 6-8, 2015 at the Dover Speedway. But, it was cancelled due to insurance problems.
After a two-year hiatus, Punkin Chunkin returned in 2016 back to Bridgeville, DE. Unfortunately, on the second day, there was am accident. Team Pumpkin Reaper's air cannon had a metal plate blow off when it made its shot and struck a 39 year old TV producer in the head and face. The Delaware State Police have not released her name. But, she has been hospitalized for two weeks now (as of the date I type this). A second person suffered non-life threatening injuries as well. Authorities immediately cancelled the rest of the events. As a result, the Science Channel has cancelled its TV presentation that was sheduled to air on Saturday, November 26. There is no listing for 2016 Chunk winners on the Association's website for the teams that did compete before the accident occured that I could find. Therefore, I am assuming the 2016 Punkin Chunkin event is null and void for all teams regardless if they got to toss or not.
2017 & 2018 CANCELLED!
Ms. Suzanne Dakessian, a Sharp Entertainment's employee, was involved in an unfortunate accident last year. There is now pending lawsuits against the Punkin' Chunkin' Association, it's officers, and the landowner where the Chunk happens. The landowner is not reluctant to host the Chunk in 2017. And, with only a couple of months before it was suppose to take place, there is no time to find a new location. So they cancelled the Chunk and are sending out refunds.
2018 was also cancelled. And the search was on for a new location across the US, not just in Delaware.
In May, 2018 they announced that the new location for the Chunk will be in Rantoul, Illinois.
New Location!
The Chunk took place in a new location this year. It left the East Coast and moved to the Midwest in Rantoul, Illinois. The turn-out for this Chunk was a lot less than previous years. Perhaps with 2 years of inactivity, many machines were not maintained? A total of 27 different types of machines competed. No world records were made. A few categories had only one machine compete, so of course they were the winner. Usually, an air cannon is the Chunk's big winner for longest toss and gets the coveted trophy. But, this year, it was a catapult machine.
The big 2019 Chunk winner was Chunk Norris with 4,091 feet.
Information on a total list of the 2019 results is on their new website.
2020 - The event has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
2022 - The organization has announced that it needs a location. As far as I am aware they haven't found one. I do not know if there will be any more events to add to my page.
There are several states now that are hosting their own Punkin' Chunkin' Festivals and competitions.
You can check and see if there is one to attend near you. But, they are not the "World" Punkin' Chunkin' event which is what this page is about.
For a few years, the Punkin Chunkin was on television via The Science Channel or The Discovery Channel, usually primetime (8:00 pm) on Thanksgiving night. This made the machines, teams and Chunk even more popular and gain fans. But, the Chunkers have also appeared on television such as David Letterman, Good Morning America, CNN, NBC's Dateline, etc. Punkin Chunkin is also popular overseas. Britain had a show called "Scrapheap Challenge" and sent a machine across the pond to compete in the 2005 Chunk. In 2000, fellow Chunker Bill Thompson appeared on the British TV show, "Junkyard Wars" as a consultant for their show titled "Ballistic Missiles" which teams had to compete by building machines that tossed pumpkins.
Each morning of the competition, there is a mandatory safety meeting. And, there is zero tolerance for any team that does not comply with the safety rules. Some of those rules forbid the use of PVC pipe for cannon barrels. And, all machines have fire extinguishers and first aid kits. Everyone in the pit must wear eye protection and a hard hat. And, that all machines that could possibly fire backwards have a backstop.
Due to an accident in 2007, the Association spent $20,000 to string 30-foot high, half-mile long safety netting at the 2008 Chunk.
This is the safety fence that all spectators have to stand behind.
You are not allowed to be close to the machines at all! This is a view of some of the crowd. On the left you can see the safety netting that is strung behind the trebuchets, catapults, etc.
The State of Delaware had some safety concerns when the air cannons entered the Chunk. So, in 2003, the state required that all the cannon's pressure tanks be built according to the ASME's standards.
There is also a safety fence around the Chunk giving some distance between the machines and the public.
Here's a closer view of the safety setup. On the right is the fence.
On the left is the "pit area" where the machines and only authorized
people are allowed. This is the line of trebuchets, catapults, etc.
You can see the high safety netting that is hung in case a machine
part flies off or a pumpkin flings backwards. Here's a view of some of the machines, the safety netting and
the mud that was all over the place (in the pit and other side of the fence.)
"I didn't see it." Well, with some machines the pumpkins shoot out so fast, the human eye can't see them. With the catapults and trebuchets it's much easier. But, the pumpkins used for The Chunk aren't there for visual entertainment. There are pumpkin requirements. The competitors can get pumpkins from the Association, or they can bring their own. Some of them have "favorite sources" like certain produce stands, specific farmers or they grow their own.
Since the powerful air cannons shoot out pumpkins at 400 mph or faster, they don't want to get a "Pie in the Sky" and be disqualified for their shoot. So, they have tossed away the traditional orange pumpkin to shoot in favor of the white pumpkins. The white ones have thicker shells and are stronger. But, visually the white ones are harder to see in the sky.
The lyrics are found on the official Punkin Chunkin website. But, with all due respect to Dawn Thompson who wrote the song and performs the song, I found it hard to sing-along to. It's mostly talking and there wasn't much of a melody. To me, Dawn's song is more like a folk ballad of punkin chunkin rather than an anthem.
So, I sat down and decided to come up with my own Punkin Chunkin Theme Song to the tune of "Battle Hymn of The Republic" (Or "John Brown's Body") which is a tune that we all know and can sing.
So, here is my "unofficial" Punkin Chunkin Anthem or Theme song:
Punkin Chunkin Theme Song 2010
By Sheila Cicchi (aka Brownielocks)
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the flinging of the gourd
Which began years ago by some guys who were a little bored.
As they shot their fateful pumpkins they cried, 'Let me win, Dear Lord.'
Their hope is ever strong.
Glory, Glory, Punkin Chunkin
Well, they shot, they flung, they tossed and hurled up into the sky.
And the crowd it did cheer as pumpkins, one by one, did fly.
But, unfortunately some of them got only pumpkin pie!
Glory, Glory, Punkin Chunkin.
Myself I've seen the challenges of all the punkin chunkin teams
To throw the farthest of them all and to bust apart their seams
As they brag about the shot they tossed that fulfilled all their dreams.
I attended the 2010 Punkin Chunkin Event on November 6, 2010, which was their 25th anniversary, in Bridgeville, Delaware.
I also saw Jamie and Adam from "The Mythbusters" there too. The event is filmed and shown on Thanksgiving evening at 8:00 pm EST on either The Discover Channel or The Science Channel.
Here is where the cameraman is and the hosts are. They're way above the crowd.
How they survived up their with the cold wind amazed me.
The recommended dress code is to wear orange. However, out of 80,000+ attendees, I think only 20 of us obeyed the rules. Ha! I wore a large bright orange hoodie, with sunglasses. Because it was cold and windy, 99% of the time, I had my hood pulled up. You might think I looked a bit like an orange unibomber. I also carried around my fluffy lamb purse. The weather was cold, windy and the area was all muddy, due to rain the previous day and early morning.
This is me shopping at one of the vendor's tents.
There is a lot of information regarding attending The Chunk at the official Punkin Chunkin Website. But, here are some of my observations having been there.
1. Finding The Chunk isn't easy. It's out in a big field, with no address. So allow plenty of time to find it.
2. My compliments to the parking team. They have parking down to a fine art. When you enter, they have 5 rows of cars all lined up to lead into the parking area. (I think this is to prevent a big line on the narrow rural road?) They take so many cars from each line at a time and rotate this system.
To get a good spot is really easy. COME EARLY! The Chunk starts at 7:30 am and I arrived at 8:45 am and got a good parking spot fairly close to the main entrance, to the stage and only 3 rows down from all the catapults and trebuchets. I could sit in my car and watch some of them.
Also, the stage festivities occur first thing. After they sing the Punkin Chunkin Anthem, they shoot t-shirts out to the crowd. So, if you're not there early, you'll miss out on all the stage fun!
I liked the idea that you and your vehicle go in together. This way, you can go out to your car and warm up and then go back out into the crowds later.
3. Finding your car can be a challenge. This was my first time attending, so I was a bit naive about this. I was very fortunate to park right behind a group of young students from Maryland who flew a big checkered flag with a leaf on it. I used that flag to find my car all day. Right before I left, I asked them what it meant. (I was thinking some fraternity and Adam's well....fig leaf?) But, it happened to be the Calvert County Maryland Flag.
Therefore, my tip for attending is to bring something to mark your car. A big balloon to tie to it, a flag or something.
Here are some of the flags in the parking lot.
4. You can never be too warm. Dress in layers. It was freezing in the early morning when I first got there. Around 1:00 am it was much warmer. By the time 3:30 pm came around, the sun was getting lower and lower and it was getting cooler again. The open field is also very windy. It's colder at The Chunk than it is in town.
5. This was my first time. But, clearly there are some groups that have attending this event down to a fine science. I mean, they not only brought camping stuff and cooked food, but they brought couches! Yes, trucks loaded with couches.
Here's a group that had this all organized with a couch, chairs, deep frying a turkey, etc.
However, the website suggests you bring some chairs if you prefer to sit up close by the safety fence and watch the machines. Well, that might be OK for resting, but when the big crowd comes, you don't see any better than anyone else can. So, my suggestion is (and I'd bring one if I ever returned) is to bring a small 3 or 4 rung step stool. This way you do have something to sit on; but, when it comes time to see the action, you'll be a few feet higher than the rest of the crowds.
6. I also have to give compliments to the Committee in charge of Port-a-Potties. I've never seen so many at an event. They had lots and lots and lots of potties. What amazed me is that there were some that everyone lined up to and others that were literally not even being used. Duh? Since I arrived so early, I scouted out the lay of the land, and I found potties in areas way in the back area behind some food vendors that no one was using. So, that's what I used when I needed to go and I NEVER waited ever. Therefore my tip is don't just line up at the first group of port-a-potties you see. They are all over.
7. People are friendly. And, the crowd was very well-behaved. I also have to compliment all the young couples with children. They had a real system for taking their children to such a big, outdoor event. Never once, all day, did I hear a crying baby, screaming kids, whining, etc. Lots of people taking photos and lots will take your photo if you ask them. But, if you want to have a wee bit of fame, stand by the security fences because the main MC comes around and interviews those people.
Those are my tips. I'm sure if you've ever attended, you have your tips too. If you'd like to send them to me to add to this page, feel free. My email is on my main homepage at the bottom.
Wikipedia/Punkin Chunkin
"The Authorized History of Punkin Chunkin" by Bob Kotowski © 2008
Cedar Tree Books, Ltd. , Wilmington, Delaware
"Punkin Chunkin 2010" Television Shown broadcast 11-26-2010 on The Discovery Channel.
"Punkin Chunkin 2011" Television Show broadcast 11-24-2011 on The Discovery Channel.
And, from myself, who attended The Chunk on November 6, 2010.


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An open call for casting has been issued by the producers of the award winning sci-fi thriller, Electric Nostalgia, for their next project, a time-travel horror film, Shifter. Planet Thunder Productions strives to produce thoughtful, imaginative, and memorable films of any length or genre in an environment that encourages and respects creativity.
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What is the story behind avocados? Are they really that good for you or is it all hype? Should you overcome your reluctance to eat something pale green?
If you love avocados, you know they are luscious fruits with a smooth creamy texture. You also know that avocados seem to be showing up practically everywhere. Use mashed avocados in place of mayonnaise.
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Indie rock supergroup Cold Cold Hearts formed in Washington, D.C., in the mid-'90s when Bratmobile's Allison Wolfe and Erin Smith joined forces with Katherine Brown and Nattles of the Cutthroats. Having survived the flurry of attention during the riot grrrl phenomenon of the mid-'90s, the bandmembers regrouped, and Cold Cold Hearts was the result. With its unapologetic punk rock etiquette, the group gave the D.C. indie scene an undeniable shot in the arm. After releasing the "Yer So Sweet" single on Baby Donut Records, Nattles recruited fellow Flin Flon member Mark Robinson to perform on Cold Cold Hearts' self-titled debut album on Kill Rock Stars Records in 1997. The collaboration fizzled soon after, serving as a notable pit stop in the careers of some of indie rock's most influential women.


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"The Night Manager," the spy thriller starring Hugh Laurie and Tom Hiddleston that aired on AMC and BBC, was a sales juggernaut for IMG in 2015 and 2016. This time around, Rice has four high-profile properties — including the Beau Willimon Hulu/Channel 4 drama "The First" and Phoebe Waller-Bridge's BBC America series "Killing Eve" — in his portfolio, and more on the way.
IMG has been aggressively growing its production financing and distribution operations as part of the parent company's larger goal of investing more in content, rather than simply playing matchmaker for creative talent.
IMG's focus has been on shows with high-end auspices and appeal to buyers around the world. BBC America's "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency," now in its second season, fits that bill because it is based on a well-known book series by Douglas Adams. The same goes for the deal WME-IMG brokered earlier this year for a series of seven Agatha Christie-branded limited series to air on Amazon and BBC.
"Connecting with a global audience is very much what we look for in the kinds of shows we sell and the business we're trying to build," Rice says.
To that end, IMG is making its presence known at Mipcom for the first time. Rice's operation does not have a formal both but they are holding court in an IMG Lounge for the for the first time in the Croisette 22 space just off the main entrance to the Palais.
Most of the shows to date have stemmed from U.K.-related series commissions because TV creators there by law retain the underlying ownership of their shows — in sharp contrast to the U.S. model.
In the U.S., IMG's push into the distribution territory that had been the province of studios has raised some eyebrows because of the potential to raise conflicts of interests with clients repped on the talent agency. IMG-WME took a step toward reinforcing the separate operations of the WME talent agency and IMG content- and distribution-focused activities by renaming the parent holding company Endeavor, a nod to the dynamo agency that was the predecessor of WME prior to its merger with William Morris Agency in 2009.
IMG takes multiple paths to its distribution deals. In some cases, the shows stem from clients repped by the WME end of the company, such as "Night Manager." IMG can offer clients a lower distribution fee than a larger distributor would take and the promise of highly focused sales effort. Observers say that is inevitably offset by the fact that IMG doesn't wield the same clout with buyers as an established studio.
From Rice's view, small equates to nimble and not beholden to deal precedents that can get in the way of setting the most optimum market-by-market transactions.
"Unlike a legacy business, we're in a position where we can sell into every window in every country on every platform," he says. "We can take the time to figure out what is the best set of partnerships for an individual show, or client or any form of content."
This approach demands that a project have clear marquee value — such as the anticipation around Willimon's follow up to "House of Cards" with a show that persuaded Sean Penn to sign on for his first series lead role. "The First" is an ambitious tale of the first effort to send humans to live on Mars.
IMG is a co-financier of "First" with Hulu and Channel 4. Landing that show is a notable development for the distribution business as neither Willimon nor Penn are WME clients. IMG came aboard through its relationships with Channel 4 and Hulu.
IMG has had a TV sales operation for years to handle sporting events, fashion and awards shows and other mostly unscripted content. Rice's group has waded into the world of scripted TV at a time when there is a deluge of series chasing international licensing coin. The high level of competition only reinforces Rice's drive to find the most marketable properties.
"The effect of the [increased] number of shows coming out of the U.S. is that international buyers are very focused on shows driven by premium talent," Rice says. "I'm fearful of the middle market shows. I've got no fear of selling talent-driven premium shows. There's more appetite in the international marketplace than there are shows to feed that right now."
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Ted Turner, one of the Energy Future Coalition's Steering Committee members, outlines his vision for rescuing the economy from its current financial crisis and the future from catasrophic climate change. An excerpt from his opinion piece in the Chicago Tribune is below, as is a link to the full article.
As someone who has financially invested in solar power, I have been asked a lot lately whether the country's economic troubles will imperil our nation's transition to cleaner, low-carbon energy sources. The assumption behind the question, of course, is that clean energy is a luxury we can no longer afford. Further, it suggests that investment in clean energy, and the technologies needed to deliver it, only makes sense when oil and gas prices are high.
Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, it's this misconception that for the past three decades has given us a reactive energy policy and left us more dependent on foreign oil. Moving away from dirty and inefficient power sources is utterly essential to U.S. economic competitiveness and to the security and health of the planet. It will also be the business opportunity of the 21st Century.


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Upon release, Gilles Noblet stated: "My 2015 Mâcon wines are the finest I have produced in 37 years," but this month's feature, the superb 2016 Maison Gilles Noblet Mâcon-Fuissé, may be even better than Noblet's excellent 2015. The progeny of another excellent vintage, the 2016 Maison Gilles Noblet Mâcon-Fuissé already shows itself to be a true classic. It is ripe, round, and in possession of the elegance and mineral driven precision that Noblet always seems to impart to his wines. And happily, the 2016 Maison Gilles Noblet Mâcon-Fuissé wears its usually bright sun-splashed robe, which recalls the rows of golden clusters of Chardonnay grapes that mature slowly under the Mâconnais sun. Light savory notes of acacia flowers, sliced apples, white peaches, and freshly baked bread waft from the glass to please the nose. And as we have come to expect from Noblet, the 2016 Maison Gilles Noblet Mâcon-Fuissé follows through on the palate with gentle pure fruit flavors, pinpoint minerality, and balanced acidity. Fresh, nuanced and eminently drinkable as always, Noblet's 2016 Mâcon-Fuissé is a delight to drink now, yet it will continue to develop in bottle and offer exceptional drinking pleasure through 2019 and beyond. For optimal enjoyment, we suggest moderate chilling (40° F) before allowing this classic Mâcon-Fuissé to evolve slowly in the glass to reveal its complete elegance and charm. Salut!
The 2016 Maison Gilles Noblet Mâcon-Fuissé is another crowd pleaser from Gilles Noblet and an easy wine to drink, with or without food. When brought to table, it pairs especially well with seafood, poultry, and salads to which this elegant Mâcon-Fuissé adds refinement and a sense of good living. Scallop and crab dishes are some of our favorite accompaniments to serve with Noblet's Mâcon-Fuissé. Scallops sautéed in a light cream sauce with pistachio nuts, and crabmeat cocktails offer especially memorable pairings. Flounder stuffed with crabmeat makes a wonderful partner, too. Trout Amandine, baked or grilled grouper, sole, or sea bass offer other fine complements to serve with Noblet's Mâcon-Fuissé. And for those not beholden to the sea for sustenance, flavorful chicken salads; light pastas; and healthy organic greens, served with shredded carrot, dried cranberries and goat cheese present other excellent pairings with Noblet's elegant and precise 2016 Mâcon-Fuissé. Yet, this refreshing, easy to drink wine pleases on its own, making it a great aperitif or perfect prelude to a relaxing evening. For a little extra pleasure, serve the 2016 Maison Gilles Noblet Mâcon-Fuissé with thin slices of Fuji or Pink Lady apples and slices of creamy Havarti, Munster, or Port Salut cheese. Enjoy!
We first encountered Gilles Noblet's wonderful Mâcon wines two decades ago and have consistently been impressed by the outstanding quality he wrings from his 29-acre domaine, even in the toughest of vintages. Gilles fashions some of the Mâcon's (the Mâcon is the area of southern Burgundy that is known for its elegant Chardonnay wines) finest Pouilly-Fuissé, Mâcon-Fuissé, and Saint Véran. Year in and year out, Noblet's wines show the quality that can be attained in the Mâcon with a personal and artisanal approach to wine production.
Although not certified as organic, Gilles Noblet practices sustainable agriculture and uses non-interventionist methods in the production of his wines. No artificial fertilizers or insecticides are employed, and only natural yeast is used in fermentation. Moreover, the age of the vines at Noblet's domaine averages nearly 40 years, with many vines considerably older. Noblet's old vines and reduced yields result in wines more generous and concentrated than other Mâconnais whites. Gilles Noblet's wines are classic white Burgundies as well as some of the most compelling wines of the Mâconnais.


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Celebrating the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Events Begin with Community-wide All People's Breakfast
Colorado College celebrates the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with two days of events.
Celebrations begin with the All People's Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 16. This year's event theme, "It Still Starts with Me: A Call to Action," is an opportunity for the Colorado Springs community to come together. Keynote speaker Idris Goodwin, CC assistant professor of theatre, will present his interpretation of "The Drum Major Instinct" from Martin Luther King's February 1968 sermon at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
The breakfast also features the Soka Gakkai exhibit "Victory Over Violence," the Jamoral African Dance and Drum Group, the New Direction Baptist Church Brotherhood Choir, youth activists and artists, and an exhibit by Artists and Makers of Undying Nobility (AMUN) titled "This is 'Criminal.'"
The All People's Breakfast will be held in CC's Reid Arena in the El Pomar Sports Center, 44 W. Cache La Poudre St.; doors open at 7:30 a.m. and the breakfast begins at 8 a.m. Tickets are $7 for community members, and are available at Worner Desk in the Worner Campus Center, 902 N. Cascade Ave. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door (cash only). Colorado College students can pick up a free ticket at the Worner Desk with their CC Gold Card.
Following the breakfast, there will be a rally and March for Hope. Participants will meet at the Earle Flagpole on Worner Quad at 10 a.m. and march to Acacia Park in downtown Colorado Springs.
The following week CC will host the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23 in the Kathryn Mohrman Theatre, 14 E. Cache La Poudre St. This internationally esteemed group is one of America's foremost modern dance companies. They will perform a dynamic body of work inspired by the African-American experience, featuring special guests from the Gospel Music Workshop of America, Colorado Springs Chapter choir. The Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble presentation is free and open to the public.
The Colorado College community will kick off Block 5 on Monday, Jan. 23 with a First Mondays event that further explores the impact and continued relevance of King's enduring legacy. Russell Rickford, who specializes in the black radical tradition and black political culture after WWII, will discuss "Black Lives Matter as a People's Democracy: Beyond the Farce of Electoral Politics," at 11:15 a.m. in Mohrman Theatre. In his talk, Rickford will present Black Lives Matter as a movement that signals the rebirth of deeply democratic forms of mass participation. His book, "We Are an African People: Independent Education, Black Power, and the Radical Imagination," an intellectual history of Pan Africanist schools from the 1960s to the present, was released by Oxford University Press in January 2016. He currently is working on a book about Guyana and radical African-American politics in the 1970s.
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Scroll down to leave a message for our Olympic star. Imagine being a full-time athlete on the biggest world stage possible in the sport you've dedicated your life too. Imagine then having the most extraordinary week of competition where you smash your competitors and write yourself into the history books as a nation's greatest Olympic athlete of all time. Imagine also having to do it without the support of family and friends around you in the stands. All this and you are the toast of an entire nation. Then also imagine having to spend two weeks confined to quarantine at the end of that, unable to truly enjoy the adulation. Having to board a plane to go into the quarantine camp even as you were being touted as the favourite to carry the flag for your country in recognition of your history-making performance. That is the reality that is facing our very own Emma McKeon after her incredible performance at the Tokyo Olympics. Her seven medals from Tokyo means Emma has officially became Australia's greatest Olympian. Read more: Wollongong looks to honour Olympic champion Emma McKeon She is only the second female in Olympic history to win seven medals at the one Games, which is also the most ever by an Australian. So we figured what better time to get behind our Olympic hero than when she is in lockdown? We asked a few prominent Wollongong citizens to send a message of support to Emma and we have shared those messages on our social platforms. We are now calling on the whole of Wollongong to join in the cause and send their own video message to Emma which can be uploaded to our Facebook page. There will also be a message wall where you can leave your written messages of support. In addition to that, there will be a special Hero Poster for Emma in Saturday's print edition of the Illawarra Mercury to commemorate her achievements. Please show your support for our Olympic champion and what was the performance of a lifetime. Join us in saying "well done and thank you Emma McKeon".
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Imagine being a full-time athlete on the biggest world stage possible in the sport you've dedicated your life too.
Imagine then having the most extraordinary week of competition where you smash your competitors and write yourself into the history books as a nation's greatest Olympic athlete of all time.
Imagine also having to do it without the support of family and friends around you in the stands. All this and you are the toast of an entire nation.
Then also imagine having to spend two weeks confined to quarantine at the end of that, unable to truly enjoy the adulation.
Having to board a plane to go into the quarantine camp even as you were being touted as the favourite to carry the flag for your country in recognition of your history-making performance.
That is the reality that is facing our very own Emma McKeon after her incredible performance at the Tokyo Olympics.
Her seven medals from Tokyo means Emma has officially became Australia's greatest Olympian.
Read more: Wollongong looks to honour Olympic champion Emma McKeon
She is only the second female in Olympic history to win seven medals at the one Games, which is also the most ever by an Australian.
So we figured what better time to get behind our Olympic hero than when she is in lockdown?
We asked a few prominent Wollongong citizens to send a message of support to Emma and we have shared those messages on our social platforms.
We are now calling on the whole of Wollongong to join in the cause and send their own video message to Emma which can be uploaded to our Facebook page.
There will also be a message wall where you can leave your written messages of support.
In addition to that, there will be a special Hero Poster for Emma in Saturday's print edition of the Illawarra Mercury to commemorate her achievements.
Please show your support for our Olympic champion and what was the performance of a lifetime.
Join us in saying "well done and thank you Emma McKeon".


I was tentatively planning on having a little one-year CHB party this summer, but someone recently commented suggesting we have one at Pillow Cafe when it reopens. Sounds like a good idea to me! I'll post details when I have info. Alternately, we could all meet at Outpost for a hot toddie?


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Book Review — Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi
July 29, 2015 by Megan · 5 Comments
Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi
Series: Shatter Me #2
Published by Harper Teen, HarperCollins
it's almost
time for war.
Juliette has escaped to Omega Point. It is a place for people like her—people with gifts—and it is also the headquarters of the rebel resistance.
She's finally free from The Reestablishment, free from their plan to use her as a weapon, and free to love Adam. But Juliette will never be free from her lethal touch.
Or from Warner, who wants Juliette more than she ever thought possible.
In this exhilarating sequel to Shatter Me, Juliette has to make life-changing decisions between what she wants and what she thinks is right. Decisions that might involve choosing between her heart—and Adam's life.
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I wish I would've have loved this book. But honestly, it left much to be desired. I found much of the plot and character lacked development and a cohesive continuation from the first book. The romance between Juliette and Warner felt forced, and the method by which the author manufactured Juliette's attraction to Warner (by severely weakening Adam's character in the process) was lazy.
The first half of this book was so incredibly slow. The author made me detest Adam and Juliette as characters. I kept waiting for things to turn around, but really the only good thing about the first half was Kenji. The latter part of this book was marginally more gripping for me due to Warner's presence (he was someone to distract me from Adam and Juliette).
What was so great about Shatter Me was the interesting premise and three distinct interesting characters. Warner was a great villain with many facets and an alluring mystery surrounding him. Adam was wholeheartedly a good and strong character, both in emotional and physical strength. Despite being psychologically tested and isolated for nearly a year, Juliette was resilient and defiant. However, in Unravel Me there was absolutely no character growth for Adam or Juliette. Honestly, they were weak, whiney, and, irritating. These three characters were absolutely ruined in this book and that made me so sad!
Love triangles themselves do not bother me in the least. I don't hate on them for their existence. But like I said earlier, to me the author did nothing to build Warner as a love interest. She just made him this mysterious man and then made the reader strongly dislike Adam. By ruining Adam's character, it was all too convenient for Warner to pop in and steal Juliette's heart.
My favorite thing about Unravel Me was Kenji. Not only he the most consistent character in the series so far, he's also the glue that holds everyone together. He's Adam's best friend, he's like a brother to James, and he has an unwavering faith in Juliette's power. He brought so much to the story—humor, stability, and a cohesiveness. I am worried about his mortality in book three, however. It seems like the good die young in books. Please don't kill Kenji. I will self-combust with grief and despair (dramatic? probably).
I may read book three, but I'm a little scared to just because of my opinion of this book. I fear that the focus will be too much on the Juliette's choice of guy rather than the impending war.
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The dollar caught its breath in early Asian trading on Monday, pulling away from last week's lows against its major rivals after the weekend passed without any missile launches by North Korea.
Instead North Korea observed the 69th anniversary of its founding on Saturday with a celebration honoring the scientists behind the massive nuclear test it conducted last week.
The dollar added 0.5 percent against its perceived safe-haven Japanese counterpart to 108.38 yen , moving away from a 10-month nadir of 107.32 yen touched on Friday. The yen tends to benefit during times of economic and political uncertainty due to Japan's net creditor nation status.
The dollar index, which tracks the U.S. unit against a basket of six major currencies, was 0.2 percent higher at 91.524 (DXY), after skidding to a 2-1/2 year low of 91.011 on Friday.
"The general tone in the market had been the continuation of the dollar's weakness, but if you look at all the factors, it's not necessarily negative overall for the dollar," said Masafumi Yamamoto, chief forex strategist at Mizuho Securities, citing the relative strength of the U.S. economy and investors' hope that a U.S. tax reform plan will eventually be passed.
Still, he said, concerns about the simmering tensions on the Korea peninsula remain a source of pressure on the dollar, as well as the possible hit to U.S. growth from Hurricane Irma as it ravaged Florida.
"But North Korea and Hurricane Irma are temporary factors, and neither is likely to have a long-term impact," he said. "I would say dollar yen below 108 yen is a good level to buy, and I still expect the U.S. to come up with some kind of tax reform to shore up U.S. growth next year."
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he will ask the Republican-controlled Congress to further speed up its efforts to overhaul the U.S. tax code, citing the potential impact of Hurricane Irma as a reason to hasten reforms.
High levels of dollar short positions might also be setting the stage for a correction, Yamamoto said.
Speculators' net short bets on the dollar grew to their highest since January 2013 in the latest week through Aug. 29, according to calculations by Reuters and Commodity Futures Trading Commission data released on Friday.
The value of the dollar's net short position, derived from net positions of International Monetary Market speculators in the yen, euro, British pound, Swiss franc and Canadian and Australian dollars, was $10.89 billion in the week, up from the previous week's net short position of $10.28 billion.
Moreover, a wider measure of dollar positioning that includes net contracts on the New Zealand dollar, Mexican peso, Brazilian real and Russian ruble showed a U.S. dollar net short position of $15.528 billion, up from $14.66 billion a week earlier.
The euro was down 0.2 percent at $1.2015 , after it rose as high as $1.2092 on Friday, its loftiest since January 2015.
Despite the strength of the common currency and prospects for further gains on expectations of a turn in monetary policy, the European Central Bank has signaled it is gearing up to taper its massive stimulus program.
Reuters reported on Friday that ECB policymakers agreed at their meeting on Thursday that their next step would be to begin reducing its bond buying, three sources with direct knowledge of the discussion said.
The euro has gained more than 14 percent against the dollar so far in 2017, on track for its best annual performance in 14 years.


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The Fletcher FL-23 was an American two-seat liaison or observation aircraft designed and built by the California-based Fletcher Aviation Corporation. It was entered into a competition and lost against the Cessna 305A as a liaison or observation aircraft for the United States Army.

Development
The FL-23 prototype was designed and built as a private venture, it was a high-wing cantilever monoplane with an all-moving tailplane mounted at the top of the fin. It had a fixed tricycle landing gear and powered a 225-hp (168 kW) Continental E225 piston engine. It had room for a pilot and observer in tandem; the observer had an unusual acrylic plastic enclosure to give an all-round visibility.

Operational history
The US Army issued the specification for a two-seat liaison and observation monoplane and the prototype was entered into the competition. During trials the aircraft was badly damaged in a flying accident when it lost its tail, and was withdrawn from the competition. The competition was won by the Cessna 305A which became the L-19 Bird Dog.

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Chanelle Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. David Kelly, as General Manager.
Mr. Kelly joins the company from medical device company ArraVasc, where he served as Chief Financial Officer. He previously served as Head of Finance for Chanelle Group from 2006 to 2008 and has held senior financial management positions in Irish, multinational and publicly quoted companies including Boston Scientific, Aryzta plc and Aer Rianta International.
Chanelle Group is Ireland's largest indigenous manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals for human and animal health. Employing over 375 people in Ireland, the UK and Jordan, the company recently announced a €70m investment which will double existing manufacturing capacity at its Loughrea headquarters and see significant investment in Research & Development.
Mr. Kelly will work closely with Chanelle Group founder Michael Burke to oversee the company's investment programme and lead Chanelle's continued expansion in Ireland and overseas markets.
David Kelly with Michael H. Burke at Chanelle's facility in Loughrea.
Commenting on David Kelly's appointment, Michael Burke, founder, Chanelle Group said: "We have ambitious plans for our company over the next five years, growing our team to over 550 people and expanding into new markets. Our product pipeline is very strong and with continued investment in R&D we plan to launch 75 new products in both human and veterinary healthcare over the coming years. David's extensive industry experience in the healthcare sector as well as his knowledge of Chanelle Group will be invaluable to us as we realise these plans".
David Kelly said; "This innovation-led company is now exporting to over 80 countries worldwide and is embarking on an expansion programme which will strongly position the company for future growth. Michael Burke has grown the company to its leading position today and I am delighted to work with Michael and the team as we lead the company in its next phase of growth".
Mr. Kelly holds a first class honours degree in Accounting & Finance, a Masters in Business Studies from Dublin City University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Strategy & Innovation from the Irish Management Institute. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland.


NEW YORK -- Serena Williams set about repairing self-inflicted damage to her image Monday, first winning the U.S. Open doubles title with her sister and then taking on the more complex task of explaining her actions and feelings in the wake of her shocking on-court outburst in Saturday's singles semifinal.
"I just really wanted to apologize sincerely, because I'm a very prideful person and I'm a very intense person and a very emotional person," Williams said in the postmatch news conference with sister Venus alongside. "I wanted to offer my sincere apologies to anyone that I may have offended." She said she had been humbled by the experience.
U.S. Tennis Association spokesman Tim Curry at first tried to limit reporters' questions to Monday's events, but about halfway through the session, Williams overruled him and said she would field any question.
Williams said she would welcome the opportunity to speak directly to the line judge who called the foot fault that triggered her abusive behavior -- a Japanese woman whose name has been withheld by the USTA -- and "give her a big ol' hug."
The incident was atypical for Serena, who like sister Venus generally does not argue line calls or otherwise initiate on-court disputes. She pledged she would not allow herself to lose control again.
"I think the whole point of learning from your mistakes is not to do the same thing," Serena Williams said. "I definitely would, I think, have a more professional way of voicing my opinion ... I want to get another bad line call so I can get some more practice and see how I do. That would be awesome. OK, this is my one moment here. Yeah, so I probably would even smile."
The Williams sisters defeated the top-ranked team of Liezel Huber of the U.S. and Zimbabwe's Cara Black in the U.S. Open doubles final in routine fashion, 6-2, 6-2, their third Grand Slam doubles title this season and the 10th of their career.
But the match took a backseat to the continuing controversy over Serena Williams' ugly behavior during Saturday night's singles semifinal against eventual champion Kim Clijsters.
Williams, who had already received an initial warning for crushing her racket after losing the first set, was serving to stay in the match when she was called for a foot fault on a second serve. She berated the lineswoman, cursing and waving her racket, and was assessed a code violation that prompted a mandatory point penalty on match point, ending the contest. Had Williams been formally defaulted from the match, she would not have been able to play in the doubles final.
The 27-year-old Williams initially issued a statement Sunday that fell short of a direct apology. There were widespread calls for her to say something more contrite, as icons of the sport including Martina Navratilova weighed in over the weekend. Monday morning, 36 hours after the on-court confrontation, Williams -- through the USTA -- released an "amended" statement she said was intended to clarify her feelings.
"I want to sincerely apologize FIRST to the lineswoman, Kim Clijsters, the USTA and mostly tennis fans everywhere for my inappropriate outburst," the statement said. "I'm a woman of great pride, faith and integrity, and I admit when I'm wrong. I need to make it clear to all young people that I handled myself inappropriately and it's not the way to act -- win or lose, good call or bad call in any sport, in any manner."
During the trophy ceremony, emcee and ESPN analyst Patrick McEnroe gave Serena two chances to elaborate on those written statements. She deflected the questions, and the sparse crowd booed when McEnroe asked a second follow-up. Venus then leaned into the microphone and said, "I think what the crowd is saying is, 'Patrick, let's move on.'"
Serena Williams was fined $10,500 by the U.S. Open, the maximum allowable financial penalty "on site," according to USTA senior director of public relations Chris Widmaier. U.S. Open tournament director Jim Curley said the fine was for Williams' "threatening manner" and added in an interview that the tournament considered -- and decided against -- preventing Williams from participating in the doubles final.
Another shoe could drop in the form of additional fines or a suspension from the next Grand Slam event. International Tennis Federation executive director Bill Babcock will review the incident and recommend whether further action should be taken by the Grand Slam committee, which is made up of representatives of all four majors. He told ESPN.com the process, which includes interviewing the parties involved, probably will take several weeks.
Williams could face forfeiture of prize money and/or suspension from one or more Grand Slams. The only recent precedent for the latter was in 1995 when American player Jeff Tarango cursed out a chair umpire at Wimbledon in midmatch and stormed off the court. He was fined $63,000 and suspended for two Grand Slam tournaments.
Widmaier cited privacy reasons for the decision not to release the line judge's name, and said that she had left the country without incident. "She must have been a well-ranked line judge, or she wouldn't have been working a Grand Slam semifinal," he said.
Widmaier told ESPN.com that Williams' fine money will be channeled into the Grand Slam development fund, which finances grassroots tennis around the world.
The doubles match marked Serena Williams' first appearance at the U.S. Open grounds since the incident. She appeared on stage at the MTV Video Music Awards ceremony in Manhattan Sunday night and introduced the artist known as Pink with a reference to her own situation.
"Because she'll be soaring high above Radio City's stage, she won't have to worry about stepping on any lines," Williams said.
Bonnie D. Ford covers tennis and Olympic sports for ESPN.com. She can be reached at bonniedford@aol.com.