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Vicki Lawrence shares Betty White's alleged last words
Vicki Lawrence
American actress and comedian (1922–2021)
Vicki Lawrence has shared the last words of her co-star, Betty White.
Last week, the actress's longtime manager Jeff Witjas confirmed White had passed away "peacefully in her sleep," weeks shy of her 100th birthday. Lawrence and the Golden Girls star were lifelong friends, first appearing together on The Carol Burnett Show in the 1970s and again as a mother-daughter duo for Mama's Family.
"I hadn't been able to reach her lately. I wrote her a long letter a while back but she did not answer, which was unlike her," the 72-year-old told The Hollywood Reporter. "I knew she was not well, and this was coming, but it was still sad not to hear from her."
The actress added that while discussing the beloved star's passing with Burnett, the two agreed that it is "so f***ing hard to watch the people you love go away." Burnett claimed that White's assistant, who was at her side while she died, had heard her mouth the name Allen.
The name refers to her third husband, Allen Ludden, to whom she was married for 18 years before he passed away in 1981 from stomach cancer. Following his death, White claimed in several interviews she would never marry again and hoped to see her husband after her death.
"That's so lovingly sweet. I hope that is true," Lawrence added.
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Why Open Source?

Often cheaper (much cheaper!)

Because it's open

Example: HTML

Open source pages --> explosion of internet

This presentation: reveal.js

Fork and modify: impress.js

Mozilla OS

The unwritten rules of Open Source

Be nice.

Don't share.

Play ball.

Why 'Open Science'?

A crisis of reproducibility

Open access publishing

Copy, modify, share

Publishing

Software

Hardware

Continuity, education, research, industry

GPL & CERN

GPL

CERN

Why licenses don't work for hardware

It's about setting norms for behavior.

Python

SciPy

Recipes

The collection of recipes and tools and tricks.

A culture of sharing.

Forums

StackOverflow

Adafruit

Nearly any question technical question you can imagine has been addressed

Easy to post questions

Peer to peer assistance

Github

Arduino

Single Processor

32 kB memory

16 MHz clock

One program

setup()

loop()

No operating system

Input and output 'pins'

measure voltages

apply voltages

input, output, control

'physical computing'

Tutorials

More tutorials

Scientific applications

Temperature

Pressure

Control

Many, many alternatives to Arduino

'Official' boards

TinyDuino

MCHCK

Open Lab Monitor

How to make your own

Eagle CAD

Jeenode

Open Sprinkler

Sparkfun schematics

Raspberry Pi

Very popular

Many tutorials available

Cheap hardware

Tutorials

Alternatives

Nice competition: Beagle Bone

Anything you'd use a computer for

Public Lab

A community where you can learn how to investigate environmental concerns. Using inexpensive DIY techniques, we seek to change how people see the world in environmental, social, and political terms.

History

Mapping in Peru

Gulf Oil Spill

Tools

Kite Mapping

Spectroscopy

Plant health

Thermal photography

A new model for academic research?

Research Notes

Wiki

Google Group

Further reading

"The promise of Small data"

Accountability Tech

Research Notes

Challenges

Tenure

Rigidity of high school curricula

Technical expertise required

Undue respect for the XJ9700B-Pro

Calibration

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In parallel efforts, the Broadway Coalition is battling the 71 million dollar RTA funded Broadway Corridor. Rincon Heights, Sam Hughes, El Encanto and other neighborhoods impacted by widening have been fighting its costly and destructive impact. View a PDF copy of the Broadway Coalition's Statement. View also Steve Kozachik's Press Conference Statement, and attend on April 30th @ 6Pm @ the First Assembly of God Church – Broadway and Campbell. Public Invited. Another RTA funded project; the Grant Road Widening between Oracle and Swan has a UOD component to deal with re-zoning. Jefferson Park is opting out of the UOD because of a lack of the right planning. Others will follow.
A theme with residents is a demand for more than a name on sign-in sheets. They want real input and major neighborhood focus. Maybe Tucson could look at Jaime Lerner, former 12 year mayor of Curitiba who turned the Brazilian City around to become emblematic of real "best practice urban design". Lerner says 3 driving factors for success is mobility, sustainability and identity; things that Tucson struggles with. Curitiba worked because of the vision and commitment that Lerner was able to give. How does Tucson do this? How does Tucson find a balance with its neighborhoods.


1 night at lodge in Puerto Varas; 1 night at Lago Verde; 2 nights private cabin in the remote Isla Bandurrias; 1 night in Bariloche.
Getting to Puerto Montt at the start of the trip and from Bariloche at the end of the trip.
Tag on some extra time in the Argentine or Chilean lake district. Combine with the 4-Day Glacier Ride - see our 10 day Patagonia to Puelo ride.
Journey through the pristine Puelo Valley on horseback and by boat to a remote island lodge. Step off your horse in Chile and take a boat up to the Argentine border - passports at the ready.
Ride through the Valdivian rainforest to pristine turquoise lakes.
Watch the horses swim alongside your small boat.
Sleep in your own remote island cabin in total silence.
Relax and enjoy home made cakes in front of the fire.
Take an exciting jet boat ride up river to the Argentine border.
Stroll around the craft market at El Bolsón.
Feast on world renowned Argentine steak.
Day 1: Transfer from Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas. B and B.
Day 2: Cross Tagua Tagua lake. Riding. Night in Lago Verde.
Day 3: Riding. Isla Bandurrias. Night at cabin.
Day 4: Visit Lago Azul. Riding. Isla Bandurrias. Night at Cabin.
Day 5: Riding. Cross border to Argentina. Visit El Bolson. Bariloche.
Day 6: Transfer out. Breakfast only.
This new trip is away from the main tourist routes and is a unique way to cross the border between Chile and Argentina. You will be looked after by Catherine and her family who will offer you fantastic hospitality, beautiful horses and great local food in a remote island paradise. To join this trip, you need to be an intermediate rider and be comfortable travelling in remote areas. Some of the transfers are in boats (life jackets are provided) so you should be comfortable around water.
For clients who do not want to ride, we can book a 2 or 3-Day crossing with a one or two night stay on Isla Bandurrias and the jet boat ride to the border. This trip starts in Puerto Varas and ends in Bariloche and in our opinion is a far preferable way to cross borders in the Lakes area than the more widely used routes.
Round trip transfers from Puerto Montt and on to Bariloche; English, French and Spanish speaking guide; 5 nights accomodation; 4 days riding; ferry across Tagua-Tagua Lake; jet boat to border; pack horse and vehicle support for luggage; Full board from breakfast on day 2 to lunch on day five.


How Are We Protected Today?
Today, there are guidelines, regulations, and laws in place to ensure that research is conducted ethically, and with respect, fairness, and good treatment for all participants.
The Belmont Report established a set of guidelines to inform ethical research conduct. From these guidelines, Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) were established to oversee research practices at an institutional level, and the informed consent process is now the standard introduction for all prospective research participants.
All researchers must comply with numerous regulations before they can even begin their research study. All researchers and research staff must complete required training in research ethics before they can start their research studies.
Additionally, all professions (e.g., nurses, dentists, doctors, sociologists, etc.) have codes of ethics that guide conduct in research and/or in practice. People who conduct health and medical research are also guided by professional codes of ethics.
There are many systems in place to help to protect people who participate in research. Still, you, as an informed decision maker, are your own best protection when it comes to making smart decisions about participating in research. You should always feel confident about knowing what information you need to make an informed decision.
The report focuses on three areas where these principles can be applied: informed consent, assessment of risks and benefits, and the selection of subjects.
The principle of justice considers that both the burdens and benefits of research should be shared equally. That is, one group should not be selected to participate in research simply because they are easily available, in compromised positions (imprisoned or confined to institutions) or otherwise manipulated (low-income individuals offered large cash incentives to participate), particularly when these groups would be unlikely to benefit from the results.
An Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a committee responsible for reviewing research studies involving human subjects. The IRB's priority is to ensure that humans participating in research are protected from harm and are treated ethically. The IRB, also known as an ethics review board or independent ethics committee, must review, approve, and monitor all research involving humans, including clinical trials, behavioral studies, survey taking, focus groups, etc. The IRB examines all documents used for informed consent, reviews how the benefits and risks of the research are described, and requires that researchers share specific information with potential participants. IRB members can be researchers, non-researchers, or concerned community members.
freely agreeing to join the study.
In other words, informed consent is the voluntary and knowledgeable agreement to participate in a research study. Informed consent is based on the principle of "respect for persons" identified in the Belmont Report, and requires that research subjects have the opportunity to choose what shall or shall not happen to them. Researchers must always include an informed consent process prior to allowing anyone join their study. During this process, potential subjects are given information about the study, what they will be asked to do and what will happen to them, potential risks and benefits, and are given the opportunity to ask questions.
All research studies go through multiple independent reviews by peer researchers. In each review, the treatment of human participants is examined to ensure that the research will be done in an ethical manner.
Many studies, particularly if they involve a treatment, drug or program to improve health, have an independent board called a Data Safety Monitoring Board. This board, consisting of people who are not working on the study, gets regular reports from the research team for the purpose of determining that participants are being treated fairly. Sometimes, a Data Safety Monitoring Board will recommend that a study stop because it involves a risk to participants that had not been previously foreseen. Similarly, sometimes the Board may recommend stopping a study early because the treatment being studied in the research is proving to be very effective and safe, and the board might recommend moving early toward seeking approval of the drug.
Finally, one way that participants are protected in research is that they have the right to stop their participation at any time.
How do these protections for human subjects shape your willingness to participate in research today?
to learn about Should I Participate?


The first shooting happened in an AutoZone parking lot near 30th and Lafayette just after 12 p.m. on Tuesday. Investigators say it started after one driver cut another off in the parking lot. It led to an argument, and they started shooting at each other.


The Roaming Buffalo's goal is to smack the taste back into the mouths' of Buffalonians and people worldwide! We will create well known Buffalo menu items using fresh, local ingredients, and spread the pride across the country. As a city, Buffalo is trying to bring back the excitement and life this great city once had. What better way to do this than Buffalo food? Realistically that is the one good thing Buffalo is known for. FOOD!!!!!!
So what exactly is The Roaming Buffalo? It's a mobile food truck that carries a vast array of kitchen equipment inside. We are capable to cook up all of Buffalo's favorites. From chicken wings to beef on weck we will make it. If you are having a special event send us an e mail, and we can work something out. We are willing to do whatever it takes to bring a taste of Buffalo to you!


1970 House Bill 1860. An Act Providing For Taxation Of Real Property Of Non-Profit Institutions Operated As Summer Camps.
Title 1970 House Bill 1860. An Act Providing For Taxation Of Real Property Of Non-Profit Institutions Operated As Summer Camps.


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Prestigious New Patron for Merthyr project!
The BBC's leading television news presenter Huw Edwards has agreed to become a Patron of the project to transform the grade II listed former synagogue in Merthyr Tydfil in Wales into a Welsh Jewish Heritage Centre.
Huw Edwards is a renowned newsreader, presenter and author, and he joins Sir Michael Moritz and David Baddiel as the latest Patron of this special initiative which is being developed by the Foundation for Jewish Heritage.
Edwards, born in Bridgend and raised in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire has been a regular on British television for decades. Having joined the BBC as a trainee in 1984, the instantly recognisable Edwards has become a mainstay of national television in the UK via his numerous appearances on the BBC, most notably his coverage as the presenter of the Ten O'clock News and News at Five which he was presented since 2003 and 2006 respectively. BAFTA award-winning Edwards has cemented his 'national treasure' status via his lead broadcasting roles in a series of major broadcasts such as the passing of Nelson Mandela, Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, the inauguration of Barack Obama and the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games.
Edwards, Former Chief Political Correspondent for BBC News, has contributed to political broadcasts such as Panorama and Newsnight and continues to cover political programming for the BBC in the form of broadcasting both local and general elections results.
Edwards's passion for the heritage and culture of his native Wales is also evident in his broadcasts. In 2012, the proud Welshman presented 'The Story of Wales' a six-part documentary described by the BBC as "a major television history of Wales, showing the country in ways it has never been seen before" and a series on the South Wales valleys which included, 'The Merthyr Valley: Lessons from the Past'.
Edward's enthusiasm for the heritage of Wales has culminated in a series of appointments in the heritage sector. He is currently Vice-President of the National Churches Trust and Patron of Addoldai Cymru (Welsh Religious Buildings Trust). A prominent advocate for Welsh chapels, Edwards has regularly expressed his passion for the upkeep and restoration of Welsh places of worship, including the Jewin Welsh Presbyterian Chapel in London which features in his 2014 book 'City Mission: the story of London's Welsh chapels'.
The Foundation for Jewish Heritage purchased Merthyr synagogue in 2019 and carried out urgent repairs in 2020. In 2021, a detailed business plan for the proposed heritage centre was prepared, and an application for funding was made to the National Lottery Heritage Fund in February this year. The decision is expected end of June.
Huw Edwards stated, "I feel honoured to be a Patron of this exciting project to preserve and bring back into use the striking grade II listed Victorian synagogue in Merthyr Tydfil, which is an important Welsh landmark building."
Michael Mail, Foundation Chief Executive, added, "The Foundation is delighted that someone of the prominence of Huw Edwards has agreed to serve as a Patron of our special Merthyr Tydfil synagogue heritage centre project. Huw Edwards is a leading personality in Wales and indeed across the UK, and a major champion of Welsh culture and the cause of heritage preservation. This is a major boost to our efforts to save Merthyr synagogue to serve the local community and wider Welsh society".

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Worst Things to Buy in December — How Do You C.U.
It's that time of year, sale stickers decorating every aisle in every store. But what about the items worth waiting for? There are a few purchases that might be worth the wait until after the holidays.
1. Cars. 2018 models are getting ready to be promoted throughout the New Year, so if you can wait to purchase a vehicle until the end December you'll get an even better deal.
2. Watches. Watches are a very popular item during the holiday season, so if you're stuck deciding between this gift and another option you may want to consider the alternative.
3. Calendars. This may be an item you can't avoid purchasing—and that's okay! Just remember to shop around, and see where you can get next year's calendar for a good deal.
4. Holiday Decorations. Following up from our Hidden Holiday Costs post, decorations for this time of year can become a large expense quickly. If you need to purchase new decorations this time of year, be kind to your budget by stopping at your local dollar store or resale shop and grab a few temporary items that can get you through the season. By the time the holidays are over, all of the high-dollar items will have big discounts.
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Traditionally used as a form of jewelry or other adornments, gems have captured the eye of men and women alike, expressing through their beauty what our words cannot. With this in mind, Monteverde USA® has created the Gemstone Ink collection: a line of brilliant fountain pen inks that are rich in color and vibrancy. Each ink will add a layer of expression and value to your handwriting.
Included in this gift box is a representation of the Gesmstone Collection, our top 10 favorite colors: Sapphire, Olivine, Topaz, Fireopal, Amethyst, Charoite, Erinite, Ruby, Garnet, and Onyx.
Boxed set of 10 Monteverde Gemstone collection ink colors in 30ml glass bottles.
The ink colors include: Amethyst, Charoite, Erinite, Fireopal, Garnet, Olivine, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, and Topaz.


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Tips for talking with the media
At a recent trade conference, an editor for a leading legal publication made the following points about dealing with the media:
Read the publication before you decide to reach out to it.
Have a relationship with the publication before contacting it.
Choose your messenger with care.
Don't paper the publication with junk press releases.
If you are called to participate in a survey and choose not to do so, give notice to the publication that you're opting out of a survey.
Know the time restrictions and deadlines of reporters who call you for a story.
Use your most likeable and articulate people to pitch a story idea.
Always assume you're on the record why you're talking to the press.
Realize you're not in control of the reporter or the story.
Don't lie.
These are very good points to remember when dealing with the press!
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Howerton to realize decades-old dream of a degree
by Christi Mathis
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Rosemarie Howerton decided to return to college after taking some time off to work, but she quickly ran into a problem as she began filling out scholarship applications.
The online applications only listed birth years going back to 1940. Howerton was born in 1930. She laughs as she recalls thinking that perhaps someone was trying to tell her something. If they were, she didn't listen.
Howerton did go back to college, and a month and a day before her 86th birthday, she will earn her bachelor's degree in Workforce Education and Development during Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Dec. 19 commencement.
When Howerton, a lifelong Carterville resident, graduated from high school in 1948, going to college was a dream -- one her family could ill-afford.
"My family didn't have much, but a lot of other people didn't either so I didn't realize it. I've always liked school. I wanted to go to SIU but financially, I couldn't," she recalls.
Instead, she got a clerk typist position in the engineering department of Sangamo Electric, a condenser factory located in what is now the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge area. After the business closed, she went on to work at a couple of other factories in the area, all of which eventually closed their Southern Illinois locations. Howerton next took her talents to the Marion Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and then to the Department of Justice, initially working at the prison in Marion and later becoming an auditor.
Along the way, by the late 1950s, Howerton decided she needed a more advanced education to better support herself and advance in her career. She enrolled at SIU, taking night classes each Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. as she continued to work. She said Sundays and Tuesdays were all about studying during her free time.
"I paid $25 each quarter for tuition and that included book rental," she remembers.
Work and family obligations kept her from completing her studies though. She married at the age of 20 and worked her entire life until retiring in 1988. She helped with nieces and nephews and tried to keep up with modern technology, even embracing the computer age.
But, that burning desire to earn a degree never faded. About five years ago, she had open heart surgery and after healing from a triple bypass, she came to the conclusion that it was time. With the encouragement of her sister-in-law, a longtime teacher who even made an appointment for her to visit campus, Howerton decided to see if it was possible to complete her degree.
She was encouraged to finish a couple of prerequisites at John A. Logan College in Carterville because she could attend free due to her age. By fall 2014, Howerton was at SIU, having completed enough hours with credits from her classes more than 50 years ago to have earned "junior" status.
"I was determined to get my degree and I've done it! It's something I did for myself. I've enjoyed it very much," she said. "The teachers and students have been very, very good to me. It's been quite a journey but I've enjoyed it."
One of the first realizations Howerton had was that she wasn't as technologically savvy as she thought she was.
"When I first started college, we only had typewriters. I've kept up with computers and everything through the years, doing volunteer work, serving as the treasurer at my church and for another organization. But, when I got back to school and in technology classes, I learned so much, including a lot that the other students already knew," she recalls.
She is grateful that Adel Moustafa, a master's degree candidate in workforce education and development from Saudi Arabia, took her under his wing as she played catch-up. He's just one of the many faculty, staff and students Howerton said have been instrumental in supporting her dream.
"I've met the most wonderful people at SIU. I've gotten a very good family through my college days. My SIU family has supported me the whole way. I thank everybody in my family, here and especially the Lord for taking care of me," Howerton said.
She's looking forward to participating in graduation ceremonies. In fact, Howerton said she has proclaimed in recent years that she would be getting her diploma if she had to roll across the stage in a wheelchair to do it. But, she'll be making the trek on her feet, she's happy to say.
Classmates have asked the octogenarian if she intends to get a new job after she graduates, but after a lifetime of work, that's not on Howerton's radar. She does have plans though.
"I think it's important to stay busy so you don't feel sorry for yourself. I've been very fortunate in my life. Everybody has problems but it's all in the way you look at them and how you overcome them. I was bound and determined that no matter what, life is going to be okay and it has been," she said.
Howerton will continue her volunteer work, stay active and take more classes at SIU. She's not sure if she'll complete her master's degree, but she thoroughly enjoys learning and doesn't want to stop anytime soon. In fact, the importance of an education was the topic of a speech she gave in class at SIU.
"I want to impress on people that education is very important if you are going to be successful," she said.


This gets a 4 from me, a very close 5 though. Great episode with Steve slowly becoming like Peggy.
I definitely have to re-watch that episode since I haven't that seen for years!
The look on the newsguy's face when Marcy reports how she stopped he criminal is priceless.
i like that part where Marcy got angry. I don't know if i wrote exactly right what they said .


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#pragma once
#include "cloud.h"
#include "base_projector.h"
#include <stack>

namespace fps_mapper {
  using namespace std;

  /**
     This class encapsulates algorithm and parameters to project a 3D model onto an image,
     through a pinhole model.
   */
  class PinholeProjector : public BaseProjector{
  public:
    EIGEN_MAKE_ALIGNED_OPERATOR_NEW
    //! ctor, initializes the inner fields
    PinholeProjector();

    /** does the projection, taking into account the normals and the occlusions.
	@param zbuffer: a float matrix used to handle occlusions, filled by the method
	@param indices: an int image, filled by the algorithm. Each cell contains the index of the point in model, that projects onto a pixel
	@param T: the transform world_to_camera applied before the projection
	@param model: input
     */
    virtual void project(FloatImage& zbuffer,
		 IndexImage& indices,
		 const Eigen::Isometry3f& T,
		 const Cloud& model) const;

    // projection from z buffer to z buffer, should be faster
    virtual void project(FloatImage& zbuffer,
			 IndexImage& indices,
			 const Eigen::Isometry3f& T,
			 const FloatImage& src_zbuffer,
			 const IntImage& src_indices,
			 float src_scale=1,
			 int subsample = 1) const;

    //! overridden from base class
    //! applies a scaling factor to the camera, not the image
    //! computes the center so that it is the center of the image
    //! @param s: the scale (s=0.5 corresponds to half the image)
    virtual void scaleCamera(float s);

    //! overridden from base class
    virtual void pushState();

    //! overridden from base class
    virtual void popState();

    virtual void setCameraInfo(BaseCameraInfo* camera_info);

    //! the camera matrix
    inline const Eigen::Matrix3f& K() const { return _K;}

  protected:
    virtual void unprojectPoints(const RawDepthImage& depth_image);

    inline void setK(const Eigen::Matrix3f& K_) {  _K = K_;}

    Eigen::Matrix3f _K;

    //! method used in a multithreaded run, that operates on a subset of the indices
    void _project(FloatImage& zbuffer,
		  IndexImage& indices,
		  const Eigen::Isometry3f& T,
		  const Cloud& model, int imin, int imax, bool allocate_images = true) const;

    int _num_threads;
    mutable std::vector<FloatImage> _zbuffers;
    mutable std::vector<IntImage> _indicess;

    // for push and pop
    struct State {
      EIGEN_MAKE_ALIGNED_OPERATOR_NEW
      State(const Eigen::Matrix3f& K, const Eigen::Isometry3f& offset, int r, int c);
      Eigen::Matrix3f K;
      Eigen::Isometry3f offset;
      int rows;
      int cols;
    };

    std::stack<State, std::deque< State, Eigen::aligned_allocator<State> > > _states;
  private:
    mutable size_t _max_image_size;
    mutable std::vector< std::vector<int> > _indicess_buf;
    mutable std::vector <std::vector <float> >_zbuffers_buf;

    void allocateBuffers() const;
  };

}


Spread the gospel according to Spikeball in this ultra comfy tri-blend cotton tee.
Fast shipping here in a Canada. The T-Shirt is awesome. Thanks again !
I heard if you wear this shirt everyday for a year you gain the ability to levitate the ball right before you serve and fulfill the toss-up tee prophecy.
This shirt is sickkk. Super soft and comfy and spikeballness. I wear it to school, to church, to work, and to spikeball tournaments. When I get married I want to have this shirt on under my skimpy tuxedo. My only regret in life is that I wasn't born wearing this shirt.
Bought as a gift for one of my friends, She loves it! Very comfortable!
I love how the shirt feels and looks. Its one of those you can wear as you lounge around in sweats and during your everyday life.


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Crossroads Book Review
by Hope Madden
Grief is such a provocative subject for horror. It's a topic ill-suited to other genres because there—in an uplifting love story or very special drama—the tale is rarely really about the person who's grieving. Those stories are usually more interested in the people around the grief-stricken whose goal is to alter the situation—end the perfectly reasonable process of suffering that accompanies a terrible loss. Rush a happy ending.
Essentially, they no longer want to deal with someone else's pain. Horror is different in that way. It's very comfortable with pain.
Laurel Hightower's Crossroads introduces you to those other people, too—the father, who's begun to move on; the grandmother, who can't stand letting her daughter have the attention. But because of the point of view character in this spooky novella, you're never more than a whisper away from the desperate pain of a mother willing to make rash choices to end her grief.
Chris stops by the site of her teenage son Trey's fatal car accident every day after work. She's been doing this for two years, almost to the date, when she cuts her hand on the wooden cross that marks the spot. Her blood soaks into the ground there at the crossroads, and things will never be the same for Chris again.
Hightower never wallows or dips into the maudlin as she shadows a woman whose life has ceased to exist outside the rituals that keep her son alive for her. The device introduces us to a character who's simultaneously rational and a bit crazy, a necessary component for the supernatural tale the author conjures.
Congratulations are due to a writer who can create an atmosphere where you can believe not only the supernatural events, but the behavior of the central character, and Hightower has achieved both. We're in it with Chris, we understand her thought processes and we ache for her loss.
Crossroads is a tale about grief and about parenthood, about what we do and do not learn from our own parents, and how entities outside ourselves read and manipulate us. It explores a personality type primed for sacrifice. Part of what make the novella so tough is that Chris feels incredibly familiar, so deeply human.
Hightower knows how to work your nerves and deliver a gut punch. She lulls you and then delivers a powerful emotional blow. You'll be thinking about this one for a while.
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Phillies Nation 2020 Season Preview: Aaron Nola
By Destiny Lugardo
The 2020 regular season is scheduled to begin in late July, which means it's finally time to talk some baseball! To prepare you for the season, Phillies Nation will be taking an in-depth look at all of your favorite players. Here's a review of Aaron Nola's 2019 season as well as what to expect from the Phillies ace in 2020.
2019 Stats: 34 GS, 202.1 IP, 12-7, 3.87 ERA, 4.03 FIP, WHIP 1.265, 7.8 H/9, 1.2 HR/9, 3.6 BB/9, 10.2 K/9
After finishing third in National League Cy Young voting in 2018, Aaron Nola appeared poised for greater things in 2019.
Aaron Nola is under team control until 2023. (Cheryl Pursell)
He began the season by taking his 2018 numbers to the bank, signing a four-year, $45 million dollar extension with a 2023 club option. He's by far the most valuable player to emerge from the rebuild and the Phillies made it a priority to keep him in red pinstripes for the foreseeable future.
Unfortunately, 2019 did not pan out the way Nola and the Phillies expected. He got off to a poor start in April, allowing at least five earned runs in three of his first four starts. His command wasn't there and he struggled to throw deep in the games. Through his first 15 starts of the season, Nola failed to pitch six innings or more eight times. After a few bounce-back starts in late April and early May, his struggles continued into June.
But as the summer days grew hotter and longer, Nola began turning up the heat and pitching longer into games. His first signature performance came just before the Fourth of July in Atlanta. He threw 117 pitches and struck out eight against a scorching Braves lineup that looked overmatched. Through July and August, Nola had a 2.52 ERA and looked like the ace the Phillies needed him to be:
https://twitter.com/phillies/status/1146220207008038914?s=21
Then September came around and for the second consecutive season, questions on Nola's ability to pitch down the stretch arose. The Phillies lost Nola's last eight starts of the season and by the time he was ready to make his last start against the Nationals, the team was eliminated from the postseason. Nola, who is known for his poise and composure while pitching, left the mound for the final time cursing at a crucial non-strike three call. The image epitomized not only Nola's late-season struggles but the woes of the 2019 Phillies season.
The most important storyline regarding Nola's 2020 season is his personal well-being. On Saturday, the Philadelphia Inquirer's Matt Breen reported that Nola, along with Adam Haseley and Christian Bethancourt, were placed on the COVID-19 injured list. Hours later, the report was modified. Nola, Haseley and Bethancourt are not on the list but are being kept away from the team. The three players either tested positive for the virus, showed symptoms, have a missing or inconclusive test or came in contact with an infected person.
Breen noted that Nola, Haseley and Bethancourt could be added to the COVID-19 list at a later time. NBC Sports Philadelphia's Jim Salisbury reported that both Nola and Haseley are working out locally.
The more time he misses, the more likely it seems someone other than Nola will start on Opening Day. Of course, health is priority No. 1 when it comes Nola, Haseley, Bethancourt and the four players added to the COVID-19 list.
If and when Nola returns, he won't be alone at the top of the Phillies rotation. The expectation was for Jake Arrieta to pair with Nola after the Phillies signed him in 2018, but that has not worked out. Zack Wheeler's arrival after signing a lucrative five-year contract means the Phillies could come into the season with a formidable 1-2 punch at the top, barring the availability of either pitcher to begin the season.
The problem is that two of the Phillies three competitors in the division have a better top of the rotation. It can even be argued that the team has the fourth-best rotation in the NL East with the dropoff between the top two and bottom three starters frequently cited as the team's most glaring hole.
Of course, a strong season from the top of the rotation can mitigate some of the issues felt at the bottom. The question is whether or not the Phillies will get production from a healthy Nola in a shortened season that mirrors his 2018 season. The last two Septembers have been a struggle for the 27-year-old. For this season, fatigue should not be a factor when it comes to his performance at the end of the season.
He's known for finding another gear when the summer heat kicks in. Luckily for the Phillies, a majority of the 2020 season will occur during the hottest, most humid time of the year. Nola also made some adjustments in the first part of spring training that could help him along heading into the abbreviated 2020 season.
He made working on his changeup a priority during spring training I. While his whiff percentage on changeups last season remained relatively the same compared to 2018, his average spin rate on the changeup increased slightly. The latter could be attributed to the lower seam height and slickness of the 2019 baseball. Nevertheless, Nola was not as precise when it came to locating the pitch in 2019 compared to 2018. Nola attributed his struggles with the pitch with his inability to consistently get ahead in the count:
Nola's changeup location in 2018 (left) vs. 2019 (right). (Statcast)
"I didn't get ahead and I didn't throw my changeup in an even count for strikes as much as I did the year before," Nola said in an interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer's Bob Brookover. "When I had a 1-1 count and threw a changeup it would go to 2-1 and when it was 1-0 it would go to 2-0. I think that was the separator [between the two seasons]."
It's unclear whether a pitcher like Nola will have enough time to craft a pitch in three weeks, especially considering the fact he is missing time in camp. From both a personal and competitive aspect, Nola's absence from camp is devastating for the Phillies. The possibility of Nola missing a large portion of the 2020 season could significantly hurt the Phillies' chances of competing for an NL East title.
Check out our previous 2020 season previews
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Phillies' First-Round Selection Mick Abel Greeted To Team With FaceTime Call From Bryce Harper
Jayson Werth Explains Origins Of Hulk Fists, Reminisces About 2008
4 Things We Learned From E:60's Roy Halladay Documentary
Cliff Lee's Single-Season Feat That May Never Be Matched Again
Do You Remember Who The Phillies Drafted Over Roy Halladay?
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Update: Nola, Haseley, Bethancourt not on COVID-19 list, but kept away from team
Zack Wheeler: 'Things could change once our baby is born'


This is a dice that you may use in lots of activities. I made it as an optional dice to play with DAILY ROUTINE SNAKES AND LADDERS that I have also uploaded. Students should make a sentence with the pronoun they get and the correct form in the simple present of the verb that appears on the square they landed on.
The present downloadable printable was created for elementary school students at Beginner (pre-A1) and Elementary (A1) level. It is aimed at consolidating Personal pronouns, Present simple tense and Present simple tense: S for third person singular verbs in English, and is excellent for enhancing your learners' Speaking and Reading skills. It centers around the topic and words of Daily routines.
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Part of the celebration for our 13th wedding anniversary included a nice lunch break at Morel's Steakhouse at the Los Angeles shopping mecca known as The Grove. The 13th anniversary is the cheese plate anniversary, right? Fourteen is the guacamole anniversary, and I'm already looking forward to that!
Morel's is restaurant I have mixed emotions about. We love their cheese selections, but the wine list often seems like an afterthought. I liked the look of a rosé from Spain's La Mancha region and I ordered it. Glancing at Denise's menu, I saw there was a different rosé offering, so I asked the waiter which one I was served. As it turned out, neither. I was shown a bottle Borsao rosado. I have nothing against a cheap wine - in fact, Borsao makes some really good wine that sells for $10 or less. I would have liked to have known that was what I was ordering, however. I decided not to send it back.
The Borsao Campo de Borja rosado is made from 100% Garnacha grapes, and it sells at Morel's for $7 by the glass. It's a pretty pink wine with an earthy strawberry nose showing funky herbal notes. On the palate, earthy berries and a bit of greenness shows here, too. The acidity is nice, if not great. It might be a nice choice on which to stock up for pairing with those post-Thanksgiving turkey sandwiches.


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DeSilva+Phillips client Moose River Media, a leading integrated business-to-business media company serving the green and agricultural industries -landscaping and lawn care, snow and ice management, golf course and athletic field maintenance, tree care, nurseries and commercial horticulture, farming, and fruit, nut and vegetable growing – has been acquired by Grand View Media Group.
Moose River Media offers a variety of media solutions including print and digital magazines, high-traffic electronic media, custom communications, proprietary research, and more. The company's magazine brands include Turf, Turf Design Build, Superintendent, Tree Services, SportsField Management, Snow Business, Growing, Farming, and American Nurseryman. It also publishes the Moose River Media Sourcebook, an annual directory of products that covers all of the industries the company serves.
Moose River Media also produces eight online communities: LawnSite.com, the largest community and most-visited website in the green industry; PlowSite.com, for the snow and ice industry; DesignBuildSite.com, serving hardscape and landscape design and build professionals; NurserymanSite.com, for the commercial horticulture industry; SportsFieldSite.com, for sports field managers; TreeServicesSite.com, for tree care contractors and arborists; and FarmingForumSite.com, for North American farmers and growers.
With over 200,000 registered users and 3.6 million unique visitors in 2012, LawnSite and PlowSite form the largest online communities for professionals in the green industry and have become the go-to resources for networking and professional development in these growing markets. Moose River Media has leveraged the strength of its online presence and print brand loyalty to establish itself as the leading integrated media company serving its markets.
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While most cities are struggling to manage the triple helix of collaboration (government, vendor and academia) to improve their smart credentials, the city of Amsterdam has effortlessly strung the fourth strand in its helix: the say-so of community. The DNA of Amsterdam is in trade and its mayor Eberhard van der Laan is clear that technology opportunities are there to solve problems for his residents. The dominant ethic of the city of merchants is to give free rein to citizen groups to self-govern.


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New Record Pool Add! FEATURED ARTIST - TONY MARINO
Tony Marino
Tony Marino – "the quintessential Latin jazz keyboardist" – is nine albums in and only getting stronger and stronger. Writing, composing and producing original music over the last two decades is no small feat, and one Tony Marino has seemingly pulled off – and with plenty of stellar reviews.
Growing up in South Philly, a 7-year-old Tony heard Leon Russell and decided that he wanted to take piano lessons. Unlike other 7-year-olds, Tony continued playing and eventually began studying, in his early teens, with pianist Bill DelGovenatore – who slowly but surely introduced Tony to the music of jazz legends, beginning with Thelonious Monk. While absorbing all he could from his lessons with Bill, Tony was also working at a local music store – affording him the privilege of meeting other jazz musicians such as Frank DiBussolo and Al Stauffer. Eventually, Bill introduced Tony to Tom Lawton, another familiar Philadelphia pianist. and he became Tony's last Philadelphia piano teacher. The final brick in Tony's jazz wall was an introduction to Ernest (Hoppy) Hopkins; Tony credits all of these musicians as fueling his passion for music, especially jazz. Three guesses as to what happened next…
Tony debuted his first original work in 1997 with 'Tony Marino & Havana Heat: The Latin Jazz Project' and he has been churning out album after album since, to critical acclaim. He's been called "one hell of a talented pianist" and his musicianship has been described as "flawless, skillful and captivating". The ability to capture listeners from other genres is a particular skill of Tony's, "non-jazz fans may find plenty to love here". Google Tony Marino and you will see positive review after positive review after positive review. That's some serious kudos after nine albums; as one critic noted, "Tony Marino has lost none of his fire since his '97 debut release".
Tony Marino has generated a worldwide following over his double-decade career so far, as evidenced by international radio airplay and streaming. Well, good news for his fans: Tony has a new release – 'Thank You for the Music' – that's been described as "superb, infectious and uplifting" coming out on January 12th, 2018.
One year to the date (01/12/2019) Tony will release "Family and Friends" dedicating this one to family and friends. "Gary" will be the 1st featured single off of the new CD.
(2019) Family and Friends (2018) Thank You for the Music *New Release (2017) Sound Investment (2016) Tony Marino 101 (2007) A Tune For Matt (never released to the public) (2006) It's Not That Complicated (2005) 5 (2004) Broad Street (2003) Tony Marino's Latin Jazz Sounds Fake Book (contains sheet music for 1st Three cds) (2002) Samba De Say Party" (1999) Note For Note (1997) Tony Marino & Havana Heat: The Latin Jazz Project
All music can be found on several digital platforms including Amazon, Spotify, iTunes, CDBaby, Google Play, Pandora and more.
More information about Tony Marino can be found on his website.
Artist: TONY MARINO
Song Title: Gary (BMI)
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Adult AC, Easy Listening
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Q: Hyperlink to local report Is it possible to link Reports in an application without a server?
If i click a link in Report A it opens report B with some parameters.
Both reports are only availble locally.
More concrete i would like to reload (link) the same Report with other parameters.

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What you need to know about Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's Eastern shore roots
Carol Vaughn
USA TODAY• February 3, 2019
A scandal over old college photographs featuring blackface and KKK robes has thrust Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam into the national spotlight.
Northam, a Democrat, has faced pressure from both Republicans and his own party to resign over these photos, but he has so far declined to do so.
Until this controversy bubbled up on Friday, Northam's history was relatively low key on the path to becoming a public servant.
Northam grew up on Virginia's rural Eastern Shore, where its two counties have less than a combined 45,000 residents. His father was a judge.
He became a doctor and served in the U.S. Army before becoming a state delegate, then was elected lieutenant governor in 2013 and governor in 2017.
Despite being the commonwealth's top official, Northam was often seen returning to the Eastern Shore.
Before news broke about a racist yearbook photograph on the page bearing Northam's name, the Virginia governor came home to Accomack County to contribute his memories of a local blacksmith.
Northam said of the African-American man he used to watch fix tools, tractors, bicycles and other items his family brought into the blacksmith shop:
"Growing up, the way we were raised, my brother and I, we didn't see color — and I don't think he saw color either. He just treated everybody as human beings. I think that's a lesson that everybody needs to hear."
Northam's Eastern Shore roots
Northam is only the second Virginia governor to hail from the Eastern Shore of Virginia — two counties at the narrow southernmost tip of the Delmarva Peninsula. The first governor from the Eastern Shore was Henry A. Wise, elected in 1855.
The area is perhaps best known to the outside world for its Chincoteague ponies and rocket launches from NASA Wallops Flight Facility.
Northam also became the first lieutenant governor from the Eastern Shore, after winning the November 2013 election.
The same weekend he recorded his recollections about Outlaw, Northam celebrated the Martin Luther King Jr. Day at an Eastern Shore church whose congregation King himself addressed nearly 70 years ago — and where Northam is now a member.
Gov. Ralph Northam, left, is pictured with church deacon Charles Bell, center, and Pastor the Rev. Kelvin F. Jones after the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King celebration service at First Baptist Church in Capeville.
First Baptist Church in Capeville was founded as an African-American congregation in the19th century. The mixed congregation today attracts visitors from as far as Virginia Beach for worship.
Northam counts the church's pastor, the Rev. Kelvin Jones, as a mentor. It was Jones who gave the invocation at Northam's inauguration.
Northam spoke at the Sunday celebration service at the church on Jan.20.
"We may have all come on different ships but we're in the same boat now," Northam quoted King as saying, adding "We have made great progress, but we have more work to do to make sure we are a country where everyone is treated successfully."
Northam continued: "There are many things that we're trying to do in Virginia to be inclusive and to really embrace diversity and to embrace equality ... We must continue to raise our voices that we do not condone hatred or bigotry in the Commonwealth of Virginia."
Northam told the congregation about being a student during school desegregation on the Eastern Shore in 1971. He was in sixth grade at the time.
While many white families chose to send their children to private school, Northam's parents kept their sons in the public schools.
Eastern Shore of Virginia youth
Northam grew up on a small farm outside Onancock, a town of around 1,200.
He graduated from Onancock High School in 1977. Northam's father is retired Circuit Judge Wescott B. Northam.
Northam was a good student and as a teenager always held down a job, his father recalled in previous interviews — including as a stock boy at the Meatland grocery store, driving a tractor on a farm, and as a boat mate.
During college, he took a summer job as a boat captain, taking workers back and forth from Onancock to Tangier.
After high school, Northam attended Virginia Military Institute, where he was a battalion commander his senior year and served as president of the honor court.
He was one of the first VMI graduates accepted into Eastern Virginia Medical School, from which he graduated in 1984.
It was in his yearbook from Eastern Virginia Medical School where a racist image, showing one man in blackface and another person wearing a Ku Klux Klan robe, was found on a page bearing his name and likeness.
While he initially apologized for the photo, Northam on Saturday claimed he'd never seen the yearbook page before.
He later served eight years active duty in the U.S. Army, including treating wounded soldiers at a hospital in Germany during Operation Desert Storm.
More recently, Northam has worked as a pediatric neurologist in Norfolk.
Northam became the 40th lieutenant governor of Virginia after having twice been elected to the state Senate representing the 6th Senate District.
In the governor's race in 2017, Northam won over Ed Gillespie by a wide margin, garnering nearly 54 percent of the vote statewide.
An election theme of 'A moral compass'
In Northam's inaugural address, his theme was the need to follow a moral compass.
Northam's speech focused on the importance of having a compass — both literally, in his experiences boating on the Chesapeake Bay, and metaphorically, meaning a sense of moral uprightness.
He credited his father and his mother, Nancy Shearer Northam, who died in 2009, with instilling in him the values that still guide him.
Of his mother, a nurse who also volunteered with hospice and taught children who were learning English as a second language to read, Northam said, "She taught me that, no matter who we are or where we come from, we are all equal in the beginning — and in the end."
Still, Northam said the greatest lesson he learned from his parents he learned by watching how they conducted themselves in the community.
"Their humble and steady service to the people around them taught me what strength looks like. It taught me that you don't have to be loud to lead," he said.
This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: What you need to know about Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's Eastern shore roots


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charlottesville city hall press conference about the city's preparations for this weekend.
https://twitter.com/CvilleCityHall/status/1027267482292080640
brian wheeler opening things up, surrounded by the same cast & crew we've seen at the past community events about this weekend - city police, county police, uva safety VP, fire chief, state troopers, etc, along with local CW attorneys and UVA's new chief of police.
new interim city manager mike murphy is delivering incredibly vague assurances.
he is acknowledging the "significant restrictions" that will be in place.
"the only acceptable outcome is that we ensure public safety" -- he is declaring a local emergency NOW, well in advance of the weekend.
police chief brackney now speaking. she is "confident" that "all of those gaps [last year's failures] have been filled."
brackney: "what you an expect to engage is a very significant law enforcement presence," calling it a "deterrent" to those who would "exercise their 1st amendment rights in a way" that would violate someone else's.
the "operational period" starts at 6pm friday, extending through monday morning.
"they are here to protect you and engage you in a very positive way."
they want a "successful outcome in which we control that narrative."
"it's hard to believe it's been a year ago that we had the tragic events here in charlottesville... civil unrest and violence."
VSP rep says "there is some good that can come out of this"
he, too, is "confident" in their "tremendous collaboration" and calls for "commending" the whole team.
"you'll see a lot of presence, and there's a reason for that."
there will be 700+ state troopers assigned here this weekend.
state police: "we all are wishing for a peaceful event this weekend. for folks to exercise their first amendment. nothing would excite us better" for this to be uneventful, for people to "go home."
"state police is fully prepared to act on any inciteful violence, any acts of violence, any violations of the law."
"there are a number of events" and people "deserve the right ot have a peaceful event, so we are gonna make sure that happens."
"they should be allowed to have that event without any incident at all" (who is they? what event? he went from plural to singular here.)
"we couldn't have done this without the citizens of charlottesville." he says there were a lot of "presentations" "meetings" and "discussions."
"continue to be vigilant. you can help deter some of these acts that might take place"
"we're looking forward to an uneventful event."
gloria graham from UVA up now.
"every single plan [...] is focused on safety."
"safety is the number one priority" "throughout this operational period."
she hopes this weekend will be marked not with violence but "with reflection, renewal, and with hope.
"we don't expect to get instant grace for things that folks think didn't go well in the past."
UVA hospital is the region's level 1 trauma center and is prepared "with resources."
(not saying it, but I assume this means they're prepared for a mass casualty incident)
she, too, is patting the whole team on the back for their great work.
albemarle county police chief up now. "we've been deeply involved in the planning" but have also been doing their own planning as a county. officers will be staged around the county for rapid response.
"the collaboration in the region has been phenomenal."
guys, save your praise for one another for the post-meeting.
"you will see more officers than you normally see" and all leave has been canceled.
parking will be restricted at the county office buildings on mcintire & fifth street, additional security measures in place.
dr. jeff stern, VA dept of emergency management -- the governor has proactively declared a state of emergency.
"we are treating this as a statewide event"
declaring a state of emergency allows for mobilization of additional resources "to include his [the governor's] role as the commander in chief as the virginia national guard"
the national guard has a representative there at the press conference.
the VA dept of emergency management will be at "condition yellow" effective friday.
two million dollars in state funding has been set aside for "contingencies"
cville fire chief andrew baxter now speaking. starts by praising the team. again.
"our plan is to be able to respond to a wide range of hazards" that may occur in the city, at UVA, or in the county. "this is not just focused on downtown charlottesville."
there is a long list of items that will be prohibited within the "downtown security area" that will have only 2 entry points. i'll post the map & list separately.
you will be denied entry to the "downtown security area" if you have any prohibited items.
wheeler now reading the anti-masking statute, which will be enforced.
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the farmers market will be canceled this weekend, but some vendors will be participating in a (non city sponsored) market at IX Park this weekend.
fridays after five is also canceled.
STAFFED parks & rec facilities are closed, but parks themselves are accessible.
wheeler says a link will be shared later to allow citizens to share media directly with the police. snitch hotline coming soon!
there will be a number of transit changes. the downtown transit station will be closed. wheeler refers the public to the city website for updates.
people are encouraged to use the water street parking garage & adjacent surface lots. market st garage avail. to permit holders only
434-979-INFO is the number for the local non-emergency line that will be staffed by volunteers this weekend.
now taking questions.
wheeler, replying to a question from a reporter: "we are closely monitoring intelligence about who might be coming or who might be going elsewhere"
the "flexible plan" isn't contingent on "who's coming or not coming or any permit or court case"
"the emphasis of the downtown security area is road closures and parking restrictions"
all pedestrian access to the mall will be limited to those two entry points, which includes access for residents & business owners.
brackney replying to a question about controlling access: mostly word salad. they communicated with seattle, portland, richmond, other cities who have experienced "these large demonstrations"
brackney: "none of your rights are suspended just because it's august 10, 11, 12 in charlottesville." assures us we won't be subjected to unwarranted search.
"it should be relatively easy to see" if someone has an axe, etc, but if you are discovered to have a concealable prohibited item, you will be prosecuted.
"we will not be asking you to open up your bags and searching you, unless there is some reason to do that."
"we will be engaging you first in conversation" and "it is in your best interest not to bring those items"
a reporter cheekily says she didn't see guns on the list. brackney responds curtly that's because they weren't on it. they cannot restrict firearms.
"how much of this plan was a direct result of talking with residents?" asks a reporter.
brian wheeler praises the city's effort to engage the community, citing the changes to parking restrictions around friendship court at the request of those residents.
"this is one of the top 5 deployments of law enforcement in the state's history. it's a big undertaking."
charlottesville will be a militarized zone this weekend. 700 state police, 300 national guard on standby, the entire cville & alb police depts...
brackney says "i want to clarify that" -- not all of those officers will be "out on patrol," and that they don't want it to look like a "militarized state."
"we will not reveal our plans or operations" but "you can imagine" if officers are out on patrol, they will be in protective gear.
"softer uniforms first, with the ability for quick response if we need those."
brackey: "we understand that our black and brown communities are often targeted first for intimidation" (i know she means by fascists, but this is true when talking about the police, too)
police have a "liaison" for "vulnerable populations"
reporter asking if they've been in contact with jason kessler, any information about his plans. brian wheeler says "i don't think we have anything to say about that."
brian starts to wrap up, alison farole from emergency management coordinator, taps him on the arm to remind him that the non emergency number mentioned earlier isn't active until friday morning.
conference over. welcome to the police state.
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YES i was looking at my phone. YES those are splinters in the back of my hand. YES someone saw it happen. 😎
this is gladys and she is unbothered by my humiliating accident.
good morning, let's find out what this panel of prosecutors and public defenders has to say about criminal justice.
"i was gobsmacked to find out how many prisons we have," says panel moderator cynthia neff.
noticeably not on the panel is current albemarle county commonwealth's attorney robert tracci. instead, we have the man currently challenging him for that position this year, jim hingeley.
"there's very little justice in the criminal justice system" for the black community, says diane mcneal from the NAACP. she instead calls it "the criminal punishment system."
me picking a movie/you reading my tweets
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evangelicals fucking love israel
Jen Phillips
@ClutchScience
Just a few hours until the curtain goes up on #SpaceSeedTTE. While the actors are doing their final run-through, let me tell you a bit about Trek Theater Eugene...
https://twitter.com/eugeneweekly/status/1112099436048629761
Like many theater groups, it's a labor of love. The driving philosophy of the creative mind behind Trek Theater Eugene is that theater should be relatable and accessible, The company runs on donations and community support so that the performances can be free.
The performances are minimalist in terms of props & scenery, which tells you something about the source material as well as the production: a science fiction show set in space translates to a public park or blank stage because the stories are good and the actors can sell them.
Caris Adel
@CarisAdel
One of my big papers last semester was on the history of neighborhood associations in #Charlottesville, and how their use of zoning laws was an extension of the other exclusionary practices they used to keep their neighborhoods wealthy and white.
I am going to create a very long thread highlighting most of what I found. The details in this are obviously very geographically specific, but it is safe to say that the practices and attitudes underlying it can be found all over the country and in the histories of other cities.
This was supposed to be a map-based racial landscape argument, and towards the end I have several maps and images to show the effects of zoning over time in black and white neighborhoods, because it was a lot of work and it looks cool, haha.
Justin Greenlee
@jgg3mb
1/ THREAD Pleased to announce the Monuments Working Group website, a division of the Public Humanities Lab in the @IHGC @UVA. Find a link to our website, below, and follow the thread for descriptions of various pages in the website and their functions. monumentsworkinggroup.com
2/ PUBLIC INPUT Called "Make your mark," this page is geared to those who want to make a change in the monumental and memorial landscape of #Charlottesville and/or #RVA. Click the "your input" button to produce a simple survey (a more extensive version in the works for 2019).
3/ PROJECTS This page is a catalog of past, current, and future projects of the group. Scroll to find buttons to "Direct our historical research" by suggesting an intervention or "Help build the [Richmond] syllabus" with a source/ bit of media/ URL on the history of the city.
Rory Stolzenberg
@RoryStolzenberg
Tomorrow, Virginians decide whether to vote Corey Stewart into the US Senate.
Tomorrow marks 451 days since 8/12/17, the weekend when violent neo-Nazis came to beat & murder people on the streets outside my home.
How is Corey Stewart responsible?
Let me count the ways.
Most of the world is familiar with the scenes of tiki torches, swastikas, and mob beatings from the weekend when white supremacists, neo-Nazis, Klansmen & genocidal bigots of every stripe all teamed up.
But this story starts months before Charlottesville became #Charlottesville.
Six months earlier, an unlikely friendship began between an irrelevant blogger looking for exposure and an underdog candidate trying to make a name for himself. Over months of joint events, Corey Stewart and Jason Kessler cultivated a mutually beneficial alliance. (3/55)
@IGD_News
In light of the arrests of several members of the Rise Above Movement (RAM) in relation to the events at Unite the Right in Charlottesville, few points need to be made, as we watch the State go after a small Alt-Right group over a year after the events in Cville.
First and foremost, the strategy and tactics used by police on A12 was informed by 'intelligence' gathered through DHS and Fusion Centers, that was clear: antifascists are the biggest threat to public safety and civil order. shadowproof.com/2018/03/07/doc…
Documents released from West Coast Fusion Centers, which in theory would have monitored the actions of RAM members, especially at Berkeley events, had the same conclusion, even directly stating that "ANTIFA" was "greatest threat to public safety." itsgoingdown.org/manufacturing-…
@NBCNews
LIVE: 1 year later, we're continuing to examine the consequences of #Charlottesville, including how the events of that day have changed life and politics in America.
Watch live coverage now on NBCNews.com --> nbcnews.to/2OZLk2r
https://twitter.com/NBCLeftField/status/1027925032943710209
It has been one year since the fatal white nationalist rally in Charlottesville.
Virginia has already declared a state of emergency ahead of this weekend, and another "Unite the Right" rally is planned in Washington D.C. nbcnews.to/2MhBt9O
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Here are the best Powerline adapters you can buy in the UK, in 2016
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Best Powerline adapters of 2016
Looking for an Internet connection where your Wi-Fi won't reach? Look towards a Powerline adaptor. Here, we talk you through the different kinds of Powerline adaptor available, along with a selection of the best available in the UK.
By Kenny Hemphill | 10 Feb 16
Buying advice 1
Devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac 3
Netgear Powerline 1200 PLP1200-100UKS 4
ZyXEL PLA4201 v2 500 Mbps Mini Powerline Ethernet Adapter 5
BT Wi-Fi Home Hotspot 500 Kit 6
Step 1 of 6: Powerline adaptor buying advice: Which kind of Powerline adaptor should I buy?
So, you've set up a home office in the spare bedroom, or built yourself one in the garden. Or maybe you've moved to a new house with particularly thick walls. In any of those instances, Wi-Fi on its own probably won't cut it. If your broadband router is in the living or dining room, or in the hall, getting a signal in an upstairs room or a cabin in the garden is going to be tricky. Even if you can get a signal, the chances are it will be weak and data transfer speeds will be reduced to a crawl.
The simplest solution is Powerline, also known as HomePlug – a standard which allows data to be transferred over the mains electricity circuit in your house or office. It works like this: you plug one Powerline adaptor into a power socket near your broadband modem router and connect an Ethernet cable between the Powerline adaptor and a LAN socket on your modem router. You then plug another Powerline adaptor into a plug socket near where you want to use your Mac.
From there you have three options. You can connect the Powerline adaptor directly to your Mac, if the Mac has an Ethernet port. But that's rather inflexible and in any case, Macs with Ethernet ports are almost an endangered species. Another option is to buy a Powerline adaptor with a built-in wifi access point. That way you can connect to the local adaptor wirelessly, while data from the adaptor to your modem router travels over the power cable. The third option, which is both the most expensive and the most flexible, is to connect the Powerline adaptor by Ethernet to another wireless router and create a bridged wireless network in your office. By doing that you have more control over the bridged network, either by using AirPort Utility if the router is an Apple model, or from its web-based configuration page. You can also use the other LAN sockets on the router to hook up a NAS box, IP camera, or other network device that doesn't have a wireless option.
The way you choose to set up your Powerline network will dictate which adaptors suit you best. If you go for options one or three, for example, you don't need an adaptor with built-in Wi-Fi.
Read next: Which Apple Wi-Fi router should I buy?
So, what other features should you look for in a Powerline adaptor? Data transfer rate is the obvious one. If you plan to stream video over the network you'll want adaptors rated at at least 500Mbp. If you only plan to use the remote Mac for email and web browsing, lower-rated adaptors are fine, although you'll struggle to find one rated at less than 500MBps these days.
If plug sockets are at a premium, as they often are, think about getting adaptors with pass-through plug sockets. That way you won't lose a plug socket when you plug in the adaptor. It's worth noting here that Powerline manufacturers recommend that you don't plug their adaptors into multi-point power strips as it can cause problems with data transfer.
The only other thing to remember is that the first time you buy Powerline adaptors, you'll need at least two, so it's worth buying them in a kit. After that, you can add more as and when you need them – and they don't have to be the same brand, because HomePlug is a standard supported by all manufacturers.
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Step 3 of 6: Devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac
Price: £159.99 from Amazon
If budget isn't an issue and you want the fastest and most fully-featured Powerline kit, this one from Devolo fits the bill. It's rated at 1200Mbps, the maximum the HomePlug 2 standard allows. Like all Powerline adaptors, however, you won't get anything like that in real world use. Expect somewhere between a quarter and a third of that speed. That's still fast enough for streaming high definition video, however.
The dLAN 1200+ uses what Devolo calls range+ technology, which uses all three wires in the mains circuit, instead of just two. Devolo claims this allows for longer range as well as faster transfer speeds. In addition to fast wired speeds, the dLAN 1200+ also packs the latest wifi tech; it has a built-in 802.11ac access point. That makes it a great option if you need to connect an iPhone, iPad, or MacBook to your broadband connection from somewhere its own wireless signal struggles to reach.
If you want the flexibility of being able to connect wired devices to the Powerline network, there's good news on that front, too. One of the adaptors in the kit has two Gigabit Ethernet sockets. Use that one in the remote location, and you can hook up a NAS box or IP camera. Happily, the Ethernet sockets point upwards when the adaptor is plugged in, rather than downwards. That's important because in adaptors with Ethernet ports pointing downwards, skirting boards can get in the way of trying to plug in the cable.
Yes, it's expensive, but the Devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac is among the best Powerline adaptors you can buy.
Step 4 of 6: Netgear Powerline 1200
Price: £64.99 from Amazon
Like the Devolo dLAN 1200+ WiFi ac, this Netgear has pass-through sockets, meaning you don't sacrifice a power socket when you plug in the adaptor.
It shares a maximum theoretical throughput with the Devolo, too at 1200Mbps. As always, however, this really is a theoretical transfer rate and real world speeds are likely to be closer to 300-400Mbps – fast enough for everything you're likely to want to do.
The Netgear doesn't have a wifi access point, hence the significant price difference between it and the Devolo. And it has only one Ethernet port on each adaptor. They do, however, point upwards rather than at the floor. Both adaptors also have security buttons – you press the button on each adaptor to 'pair' them. This should eliminate any problems setting up the Powerline network.
The Powerline 1200 PLP1200-100UKS does have handy indicator lights that change colour according to the health of your connection. If they're green everything's A-OK; amber, and the connection could be improved; red, and you have a problem. Place the adaptors too far away from each other, and the lights flash to warn you.
If you don't need wireless access to your Powerline network, or you plan to hook one adaptor up to a wireless router in the remote location, the Netgear is a good, and reasonably-priced option.
Step 5 of 6: ZyXEL 500 Mbps Mini Powerline Adapter
At around £30 for a pair of adaptors, the ZyXel HD Powerline Adapter 500Mbps is excellent value for money. Choosing a budget option, however, doesn't mean sacrificing a great deal of performance. Rated at 500Mbps, this Powerline set up will be fast enough to stream HD video and for almost everything else you might need to do. As with every other Powerline adaptor, the rated speed is a theoretical maximum and is much faster than real world speeds. This Zyxel has another limitation; the Ethernet sockets are 10/100 Base-T, meaning the ceiling on data transfer is 100Mbps. When Macworld's sister site, PC Advisor reviewed this Zyxel kit, it achieved a maximum throughput of 94Mbps and an average of 68Mbps. That's still faster than all but the speediest broadband Internet connections.
There are sacrifices to be made in terms of features, however. There's no pass-through power socket, no wifi access point, and only one Ethernet port per adaptor. If, you plan to hook up a wifi router to the client adaptor (the one not connected to your broadband modem router), however, you won't need additional Ethernet ports or a wifi access point.
On the plus side, the ZyXel HD Powerline Adapter 500Mbps is one of the smallest Powerline adaptors around and is remarkably neat, so it won't stand out too much, nor cause problems by getting in the way of other plugs.
If you want a budget set up and don't need the wifi access point or additional Ethernet ports, this Zyxel is ideal.
Step 6 of 6: BT Wi-Fi Home Hotspot 500 Kit
The BT Wi-Fi Home Hotspot 500 Kit is a mid-priced Powerline kit that is rated at 500Mbps. Like the ZyXel HD Powerline Adapter 500Mbps, it doesn't achieve anything like 500Mbps in real world use and is limited by having Ethernet ports that have a maximum throughput of 100Mbps.
The BT Wi-Fi Home Hotspot 500 Kit scores highly in terms of features, however. It has a wifi access point and a pass-through socket on the adaptor that connects to your broadband modem router. That adaptor also has a second Ethernet port, so you can hook up a wired NAS, for example, as well as an IP camera or network printer. Both adaptors have status lights to confirm power and a data connection between the adaptors. The first adaptor also has a status light to confirm connection to your broadband router, while the second one as lights for each of its Ethernet ports and one for the wifi access point.
The second adaptor has two buttons on it – one for connection wireless devices using WPS and one for pairing the adaptors.
The most obvious downside of the BT Wi-Fi Home Hotspot 500 Kit is the bizarre decision to make them black. This will ensure they stand out against white skirting boards rather than fit in as much as possible with the décor.
There is a mini version of the Kit, which won't be as obtrusive but it doesn't have the pass-through socket.
If you want Powerline adaptors with wifi and spare Ethernet sockets, the BT Wi-Fi Home Hotspot 500 Kit is a good option.
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This was a live featuring various minor idols and cosplayers. Sakura Fumi (fuminyanko) was the emcee for this event. She said the she was going to use this name from now on when she does this kind of emcee work.
I went to watch Ichii Hiori. This was her 11th singing event.
Puchi Puchi was a group of two girls who were in 6th grade (11 years old).
Cupley was a group of two girls. They sang fast songs and danced/moved a lot.
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Is turnkey real estate right for you? This is an important question to ask yourself, because let's be honest: it's not for everyone. As always, I suggest real estate investors try to reverse engineer their lives.
Think about your end goal; imagine what you want your life to look like down the road once you've achieved your Freedom Number. What do you envision your future to look like? Will you be spending your free time renovating properties? Or do you plan to collect rent checks passively, while you spend your time with your family doing the things you love?
Turnkey real estate is not for someone who is Type A and needs to be hands-on. If that sounds like you, we have a DIY playlist on YouTube that you might find helpful.
You don't know the first thing about finding a great investment in the right market.
You don't have the time to commit to everything investing entails.
You don't want to get your hands dirty doing a rehab.
You don't want to worry about hiring contractors.
You don't care to pick out paint, or find the right materials.
You don't want to interview property management teams to find the right fit.
You want a totally passive experience and high ROI.
It's a fantastic solution for those investors who want the benefits of high ROI and monthly cash flow, but don't want to put in the work. Turnkey is totally hands-off, you just sit back and collect rent checks.
The entire system is rock solid. You don't have to worry about paying contractors crazy rates, and your property management team is ready to go! Everything runs incredibly efficiently, which makes your business scalable.
If you're ready to pick up your first turnkey property, let's talk! Book a free call with our team to talk about making your real estate goals happen.


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Incitement to bribery and fraud by PGO officials: investigation completed
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have completed the investigation into incitement to provide an undue advantage to officials of the Prosecutor's General Office and fraud. On June 29, 2022, the case file was disclosed to the defense for review.
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Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
MOD's auditor attempted bribery: case sent to court
On June 30, 2022, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor`s Office (SAPO) sent an indictment to the High Anti-Corruption Court against the head of a structural division of Ukraine's Defence Ministry. He is charged with requesting UAH 24 million to influence the results of an audit. The actions of the suspect fall under Part 3 Article 369 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
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warcrimes
NABU helps gather evidence of russia war crimes
On June 28, 2022, Ukraine's law enforcement agencies notified two russian servicemen of suspicion of giving orders to mistreat civilians, violate the laws and customs of war, and commit other crimes. Their actions fall under Part 1 and Part 2 Art. 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. They are the commander of the motorized rifle battalion of the 15th separate motorized rifle brigade of the 2nd guards combined arms army of the central military district of russia's armed forces and the assistant commander of a military unit for physical training.
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National Police
improper advantage
NABU completes investigation into extortion by SSU, NPU officers
NABU and SAPO have completed the investigation of Security Service and National Police officials in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. On June 29, 2022, the case file was disclosed to the defense. The actions of the officials fall under part 2 Art. 190, Part 4 Art. 27, Part 2 Art. 15, Part 3 Art. 369, Part 3 Art. 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
Read more about NABU completes investigation into extortion by SSU, NPU officers
Ukrekoresursy
corruption scheme
Ex-Ukrekoresursy head detained on recycling scheme charges
On June 21, 2022, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor`s Office (SAPO) detained the former director of Ukrekoresursy SE (deals with recycling) suspected of embezzling UAH 13.69 million. The investigation has evidence that the former official, along with representatives of private structures, organized a scheme for the purchase of reverse-vending machines of inadequate quality. They are all facing charges, their actions falling under Part 5 Art. 191 of the Criminal code of Ukraine.
Read more about Ex-Ukrekoresursy head detained on recycling scheme charges
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Ukraine army gets USD 200,000 at the initiative of NABU, SAPO, HACC
On June 20, 2022, at the initiative of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor`s Office (SAPO) USD 199.9 thousand was transferred for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This amount was part of a USD 800,000 bribe meant for the head of the State Property Fund of Ukraine. The person who tried to give the bribe was caught red-handed, while the funds were arrested.
Read more about Ukraine army gets USD 200,000 at the initiative of NABU, SAPO, HACC
KDAC
KDAC case sent to court
On June 17, 2022, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor`s Office (SAPO) issued indictments against 11 persons accused of attempts to seize state power and obstruct the work of the High Qualification Commission of Judges, participation in criminal organization and abuse of influence.
Read more about KDAC case sent to court
Kyiv City Council
NABU completes investigation in Kyiv City Council bribery case
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have completed an investigation of a current deputy of the Kyiv City Council and other persons exposed taking UAH 1.39 million in undue benefit. On June 17, 2022, the case file was disclosed for review before being referred to court.
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HACC
NAPC
EUACI
NABU adapts to work under war conditions: discussion
A full-scale russian invasion changed the lives of the entire country and affected the work of state institutions. The anti-corruption agencies were ready to face these challenges: they successfully adapted their work to a new reality and continued to fight corruption. After all, effective anti-corruption efforts is what Ukraine is required as a potential candidate for EU membership.
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Civil Oversight Council at NABU
COC's 8th convocation starts its work
On June 15, 2022, the first meeting of the Civil Oversight Council at NABU was held. The COC's 8th convocation was elected for a two-year term under the new Regulations that took effect after the National Bureau transformed into a central executive body with a special status.
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USD 90 thousand bribe-taking inside KRAIL: investigation completed
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor`s Office (SAPO) have completed the investigation into the receipt of a USD 90 thousand bribe by a member of the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL). On June 14, 2022, the case file was disclosed for review by the defense. The actions of the official fall under Part 4 Article 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
Read more about USD 90 thousand bribe-taking inside KRAIL: investigation completed
Ukrzaliznytsia
notice of suspicion
Six suspects in Ukrzaliznytsia PCR test fraud
On June 10, 2022, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor`s Office (SAPO) bring charges against six persons who attempted to misappropriate UAH 4.94 million during a purchase of COVID-19 PCR testing services for Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) staff. The actions of the suspects fall under Part 3 Article 15, Part 5 Article 191 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
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Scottish trees selected for HMS Victory restoration work
UK News | Published: Nov 29, 2018
Eight elms from the Haddo Estate in Aberdeenshire will be used to rebuild the keel of Nelson's flagship.
Trees assessed
Wood from trees on an Aberdeenshire estate has been earmarked for use in the restoration of Nelson's flagship HMS Victory.
The Haddo Estate is donating eight elms for work to restore the keel of the 18th century vessel, which is situated in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard as part of the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
Ian Setterfield, shipwright at the museum, and Will Bullough of Whitney Sawmills visited the estate this week to select which elms are best suited to the project.
The trees will be felled in due course and will then be cut into large blocks suitable for the keel, before being set aside for several years to season to ensure they are strong and dry.
A 15-year restoration project will be carried out on HMS Victory (Gareth Fuller/PA)
HMS Victory is to undergo a 15-year £35 million conservation project.
Arabella Roberts, historic ships manager at the museum, said: "The restoration project will get the vessel to a point where we don't have to do any major conservation work for another 50 years, so it will ensure the survival of the vessel as she is."
Two other Aberdeenshire estates are also donating trees. Oak and elms from the Dunecht estate and elms from the MacRobert Trust Estate will also be used in the vessel's restoration.
Shipwright Dominic Mills assesses elm trees on the Haddo Estate (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Built from more than 5,500 oak trees, HMS Victory was launched in 1765.
She led fleets in the American War of Independence, the French Revolutionary War and in 1805 she was vice-admiral Nelson's flagship in the Battle of Trafalgar.
HMS Victory was saved for the nation in 1922 and was placed permanently into dry dock where she remains today.
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This sword necklace is 18 inches long with a 5 inch soldered extender chain. Lead and nickel free. Sword is 25x88mm, zinc alloy.
I expected the pendant to be a lot smaller than it really was--that said, it fit quite nicely! Thank you very much!


Swim with dolphins at Dolphin Discovery Cancun!
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Enjoy one of our most popular things to do in Cancun including a delicious buffet lunch, open bar service, a beach club with an incredible view, and an unforgettable swimming with dolphins experience in Cancun - Isla Mujeres... this has to be one of the most complete Cancun tours ever! Don't miss out on this experience of a lifetime, book your Isla Mujeres dolphin swim today!


Architecture buffs and local history buffs will not want to miss our upcoming program Chicago's North Shore: Its History and Influence on Glencoe's Growth. Glencoe architect Scott Javore returns with a program on the evolution of the North Shore and how it affected the development and architecture of Glencoe. He'll discuss how Chicago's growth in the 1860s and 1870s acted as a catalyst for suburban development, the early years of Glencoe's history, and the evolution of Glencoe architecture from the 1850s through the 1920s. Join us on April 29th at 2:00pm for this compelling program.
What's Your Retirement Income IQ?
How much do you really know about preparing for retirement? Come to the library on Tuesday April 24th at 7:00 pm to take a Retirement Income IQ survey and get tips from Peter Wilmot, CFP, of MetLife's Premier Wealth Group. This program is presented in conjunction with the Federal Reserve Bank's Money Smart Week, a series of events designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances.
Join us for an afternoon concert and celebration of the Friends of the Library's 50th Anniversary on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 5:00 pm. Performing will be the Orion Ensemble, which is celebrating its 19th season. John von Rhein of the Chicago Tribune calls Orion "one of Chicago's most vibrant, versatile and distinctive ensembles." The library will close at 4:00 and will reopen at 4:30 for concert seating. The concert is free. Thanks to the Friends of the Library for continuing to sponsor this and other great programs!
Virtuosic works by Vivaldi will be highlighted in Orion's April program. In addition, Scarlatti's showy harpsichord sonatas will be featured, and Orion's clarinetist will add a delightful Marcello transcription. The performers will have a little fun in the middle, playing Bach usually heard on each other's instruments before joining together for a wonderful trio sonata by Telemann.
If you've always meant to give creative writing a try our Discovering Creative Writing program could be what you need to get those thoughts flowing and pencils moving. This seven-week series of classes will be led by Bob Boone, a Glencoe teacher, writer, and resident who has helped thousands of new writers find their creative sides. The program is for beginners and Glencoe residents will be given preference. Classes begin on April 12th so please register with the library by April 10th.
The library will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 8. We will reopen on Monday, April 9th.