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Investor Relations > Marriott International Announces Release Date For First Quarter 2020 Earnings
Marriott International Announces Release Date For First Quarter 2020 Earnings
BETHESDA, Md., April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) will report first quarter 2020 earnings results on Monday, May 11, 2020, at approximately 7:00 am Eastern Time (ET). The company will hold a conference call for the investment community on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 8:30 am ET. Mr. Arne Sorenson, Marriott International's president and chief executive officer, and Ms. Leeny Oberg, Marriott International's executive vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss the company's performance.
The conference call will be webcast simultaneously via Marriott's investor relations website. Those wishing to access the call on the web should log on to http://www.marriott.com/investor, and click the link for the first quarter earnings call under "Recent and Upcoming Events". A replay will be available at that same website until May 11, 2021. A transcript of the call will also be available on the company's website.
The telephone dial-in number for the conference call is 706-679-3455. Please use conference ID 9462985 when dialing into the call. To help ensure you do not miss any of the conference call, please dial-in or link to the call on the web 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. News media will be able to access the conference call in a listen-only mode.
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Monitoring on Lake Okabena shows tagged carp are congregating
Plan is to have a commercial fisherman come in to conduct a carp seining event when it is safe to do so.
WORTHINGTON — With ice more than 10 inches thick on Lake Okabena and radio-tagged carp apparently congregating in two of its deeper spots, Okabena-Ocheda Watershed District Administrator Dan Livdahl told board managers in a meeting Tuesday that plans are still in place for a winter-time carp seining event on the Worthington lake.
Livdahl reported that he found 16 of the 20 newly tagged carp in two different locations in the western part of the lake during his last outing.
"It may be where the carp were last year and we couldn't find them because of the weaker signals," Livdahl said.
A commercial fisherman will conduct the seining effort, but thicker ice is needed for him to bring his tractor and equipment onto the lake.
"I think we really need to push him to do it this year," said Manager Jay Milbrandt. "We didn't get it done last year. Then we had to retag (more carp) this year. If it doesn't happen this year, I'd be discouraged continuing to support putting money into (the project)."
Last winter, seining efforts were called off because of poor ice conditions and the inability to find congregating carp.
Livdahl said he would remain in contact with the commercial fisherman with the hope of scheduling the seining as soon as it is safe to do so.
In other business, the board:
Approved the 2021 watershed district budget, with budgeted revenues estimated at $323,100 and expenditures estimated at $383,600. The district has approximately $400,000 in reserves, which can be drawn upon as needed to balance the budget.
Livdahl reported numerous unknowns with the budget, such as potential revenues from the city and the E.O. Olson Trust to help fund projects, costs for Lake Okabena and Lake Ocheda carp management, and potential projects with Independent School District 518 on its Crailsheim Road property and the city of Worthington on improvements at Prairie View.
Livdahl also told the board he'd like to build some type of temporary or permanent barriers between Lake Okabena and Sunset Bay this year to help control the carp population, and said the county has approximately $80,000 in Aquatic Invasive Species revenue from the state that may be used to fund the barriers.
Approved $600 cost-share payments to Todd Hieronimus and Mark Woitalewicz for well-sealing projects.
Learned that Lake Ocheda has an ice thickness of between seven and 11 inches, depending on the location, and about 18 inches of water under the ice on the east basin. Livdahl reported that dissolved oxygen levels are also high, which does not bode well for a major fish kill. He said greater ice thickness as well as snow cover is needed yet this winter for success with the drawdown effort.
Manager Rolf Mahlberg reported that his family has drilled approximately 30 holes on the west basin and hadn't had a single bite on the live bait.
"We've been unable to locate any fish," he added.
Discussed the use of the rustic Lake Bella Park trails, including snowshoeing activities and cross-country skiing being enjoyed by visitors to the park.
"The trails are getting a lot of use," reported Livdahl. "The fact that snow hasn't blocked the road has allowed people to go out there and use it."
Milbrandt asked if there would be interest in installing trail signage or maps in the park and doing some interpretive signs about the native grass seeding that has taken place there. Based on previous activity, Mahlberg discouraged additional signage.
"Our sign out there has done a really good job of sustaining substantial shotgun blasts," Mahlberg said. "For some unknown reason, they make exceptional targets."
He also said he's been encouraged by the work already done in Bella Park, noting that steps taken in the past five years have encouraged more public use of the property than what had been done in the previous 30 years.
Livdahl suggested money be better spent on making the trails smoother. That request has been made to him numerous times, he noted. Managers will further consider ideas for the park.
Discussed the district's 2021 plan, including the potential to do some permanent native seeding at Prairie View. Livdahl said the city currently has no plans for the park after it was twice denied a state grant to develop the land into a regional park. However, Public Works Director Todd Wietzema said some help with managing vegetation could be used.
"Last year the thistles took over," Livdahl said. "The golf course grasses are drying, and thistles took over in the bare spots."
He said native prairie seeds and land prep could cost up to $500 per acre.
Managers voiced support for controlling thistles on the site, and they will likely act on the matter at their February meeting.
"That area isn't going to get better without positive seeding," Mahlberg said.
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McClure Land Company signed by James G. Pierce as President - Michigan 1924
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Beautiful certificate from the McClure Land Company issued in 1924. This historic document was printed by the Goes Company and has an ornate border around it with a vignette the Michigan State Seal. This item has the signatures of the Company's President, James G. Pierce and Secretary, Robert L. Townley and is over 68 years old.
Certificate Vignette The City of Detroit Michigan 1701-1922 VOLUME III DETROIT--CHICAGO THE S. J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY JAMES G. PIERCE. Various corporations have felt the stimulus of the enterprise of James G. Pierce and profited by his cooperation. He has accomplished so much within a comparatively short space of time that almost by leaps and bounds has he seemed to have reached his present position as a prominent figure in the business circles of Detroit. He was born at Owosso, Michigan, April 7, 1870, and is a son of George and Eliza (King) Pierce. He was quite young when his parents removed to Lorain, Ohio, where in the public schools he continued his education that had begun in the common schools of Owosso. He afterward learned the machinist's trade in Cleveland and displayed such thoroughness, capability and loyalty that he had risen to the position of department manager in a big manufacturing plant of Cleveland before coming to Detroit in 1893, when but twenty-three years of age. His business career in this city has been a notable one. In connection with his brother, George W. Pierce, he organized the Pierce Brothers Company, which was incorporated in 1903 and of which he has always been the president. He is also the president of fifteen building and land development companies and of the Union Insurance Company of Detroit. Thus he has constantly broadened and expanded his business connections, which, becoming wider and wider in their scope and importance, have placed him in the front rank of the business men of this city. No resident of Detroit has been more active in the development of the great metropolitan center which Detroit has become, winning a place among the four largest cities of the country. The efforts of Mr. Pierce have been a potent element in meeting the conditions of Detroit's growth. He has developed many subdivisions and has carried on extensive building operations, principally in the matter of erecting homes. His offices embrace the entire twelfth floor of the Vinton building, where he has gathered about him an able corps of assistants, who recognize the fact that promotion depends upon efficiency and cooperation. From the beginning of his residence in Detroit Mr. Pierce has closely studied business conditions here and his prescience and sagacity have enabled him to foretell something of what the future had in store, and thus he has been able to aid in meeting the growing needs in the matter of housing. His reputation is built not only upon industry and enterprise but also upon unassailable integrity and reliability. In May, 1899, Mr. Pierce was united in marriage to Miss Emma Allen and they have become the parents of four children: Alline, James, Bobert and Donald. Fraternally Mr. Pierce is a well known Mason, having attained the thirty-second degree of the Scottish Rite. He is a man of pleasing personality, always courteous and affable, and his geniality arises from a true appreciation of the best in his fellowmen. His life history contains much that is of inspirational value, indicating what may be accomplished through individual effort when there is a will to dare and to do.
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In our group coaching class tonight, we started an interesting discussion about sharing concepts with life coaching clients. If we have an idea about what might be going on, how do we share that without leading or forcing our ideas onto our clients?
The discussion arose out of our topic of Using the Ego to Your Advantage. We talked about ways we could identify when our egos were feeding us some disempowering thoughts, become conscious of that, and find the empowering approaches, because of this consciousness. Very useful in discovering and living truth and love, and freeing ourselves from illusion and suffering.
The question came up, how can we avail our clients of this idea? In real life coaching examples of a client who reacted from ego at a meeting, how might we, as coaches, respond?
Commenting on things you've learned in your experience as a coach (or a human) CAN be appropriate…This might sound something like…I've observed many times that people sometimes overreact when they feel threatened…Could that be part of what was happening for you? Again, you want this to be a real question, not one that you already "know" the answer you "want" to hear.
Introducing clients to concepts can be appropriate as well. This can be stated just as such…You putting forth an idea that you are asking your client to consider if it is true for them or could be helpful for them.
Again, as a coach, if you are making assumptions about what a client "needs" to know, you will be getting in the way. Let the client's wisdom emerge via your non-judgmental, open, curious, present, loving approach.


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What is Israeli point guard Yam Madar's NBA potential? Three stateside takes
July 12, 2021 11:40 am ET
Fans of the Boston Celtics are steeling themselves for their first stateside taste of stashed 2020 draft prospect Yam Madar. His arrival in the U.S. has been much-anticipated and picked up momentum as Madar continued to take steps forward with Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Israeli Premier Basketball League in 2020-21.
He has been covered closely by media outlets in his home country of Israel, particularly Sports Rabbi, whose Moshe Halickman most recently broke the news of Madar's arbitration case loss and the need for a buyout if he is to join the Celtics this season.
Halickman recently penned a new piece highlighting the views of stateside writers who cover Boston for his home audience (including the author of this piece) to shed some light on how Madar is being seen in the U.S.
Stashed guard Yam Madar loses arbitration case, will need buyout to join Celtics next season https://t.co/KvCWcE3yYm
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) July 11, 2021
"It's always hard to project how a prospect will do when making the jump to the NBA from other leagues, but it's hard to look at Madar's season in the Israeli Premier Basketball League and not be impressed," we note in Halickman's piece, particularly noting the Beit Dagan's improvements in shooting.
"(Madar has) put that to bed and even turned it into a potential point of strength, shows good court vision and a high motor with the swagger he'll need to succeed in the NBA."
The Israeli floor general is the youngest winner of the Israeli Premier Basketball League's Most Improved Player award in its history. https://t.co/OB18kTBP2P
I think Yam has skills to make an impact in the NBA," observes fellow Celtics Lab co-host Cameron Tabatabaie. "But perhaps, most importantly, I think he's got the toughness."
"Boston has a number of young guys on the bench who will need minutes. It might be another year before Yam heads stateside, although a trade could blow things wide open."
The new Celtics president of basketball operations will evidently catch up with new head coach Ime Udoka and his star wing in Sin City. https://t.co/6kk3Tk4hPa
Popular Celtics YouTuber Tomasz Kordylewski shares a similarly optimistic perspective, noting "he has NBA-level type of talent. He's nifty with the ball, has a great feel and touch around the rim, and showcased much improved 3-point shooting."
"These will be the keys to his success in the NBA, but the most important thing is that he should be able to handle his minutes thanks to advanced defense," adds Kordylewski.
Be sure to check the article out in full for the rest of the observations on Madar's NBA potential.
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PRIME Minister Peter O'Neill yesterday officially opened the two multi-million kina Chinese-aided projects, the International Convention Centre and the K110 million six-lane highway in Port Moresby.
The Chinese Government gave K20 million to the PNG Government to maintain the international convention centre which will be used for the 2018 APEC Summit in November.
The Chinese Government spent K20 million in maintaining the centre to standard because China President Xi Jinping is coming for his first State visit and later to attend the APEC Summit.
The initial project had China Government spend K70 million to build and opened it in 2016.
President Jinping will join all other 21 leaders who have accepted their invitation to come to PNG for the APEC Leaders' Summit.
Initially, China assisted PNG in setting up the landmark building, built by China Jiangxi Corporation for International Economic and Technical Co-operation (CJIC), a large scale Chinese state-owned contractor.
The project was estimated to cost about K70 million, and an addition K20 million has been given to maintain it to standard.
It is China's largest single aid project in PNG and the Pacific.
The International Convention Centre was used for the Asia, Caribbean and Pacific meeting three years ago including international events and cultural events and activities.
It will be used throughout the duration of the APEC year to host part of the 200 meetings leading up to the CEO Summit and 2018 APEC Leaders Summit.
Mr O'Neill said PNG was experiencing an infrastructure revolution and this revolution has seen the building of roads, wharves and ports, expansion of the airports, schools, government buildings and hospitals.


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Beloved professor with heroic past Justus Rosenberg dies at 100
"Gussie," she told him, "I have a job for you. "
Ms Davenport had recently met Varian Fry, who had been sent to Europe by the Emergency Relief Committee, a group of New York intellectuals who wanted to help cultural figures stranded in the collaborationist Vichy France.
Mr. Fry arrived with a list of names and Eleanor Roosevelt's blessing. His operation became one of the most successful US private rescue missions of World War II, saving some 2,000 people, and Holocaust historians remember him as the American Schindler.
But before all of this happened, Mr Fry needed a courier he could trust to deliver messages and false documents through Marseille, which had become a city of despair, its port teeming with refugees trying to flee the country. Ms. Davenport told her about young Mr. Rosenberg, who was "Aryan in appearance" and spoke French. Mr. Fry quickly enlisted him.
"I looked very blonde, very Germanic and younger than my age, so I wasn't often stopped to ask for papers, because I looked so innocent and angelic," M said. Rosenberg in an interview with the International Rescue Committee. "I really didn't know the danger. For me, it was something adventurous in many ways, a bit romantic too.
Mr Rosenberg was sent to buy passports on the black market, search for escape routes and find safe hiding places for refugees. When he worked with the team's master forger, he became convinced that he recognized him, and he was right: he was the same man who drew cartoons near the harbor for ten francs a pop.
Mr. Rosenberg accompanied Mr. Fry's illustrious charges across the Pyrenees to Spain, which often accepted refugees who had made the crossing without an exit visa. He once directed writers Heinrich Mann and Franz Werfel, who traveled with their wives. (Werfel's wife, Alma, was the widow of composer Gustav Mahler.) While leading them, Mr. Rosenberg befriended Mann's wife, Nelly, who brought him a flask of brandy. to sip as they crossed the beach.
Mr. Fry's operation ended in 1941.
The refugee crisis in Marseille had become serious and Mr Fry was forced to leave France after his clandestine initiative finally clashed with the Vichy government. Mr. Rosenberg's protection was gone and he was left to fend for himself. He is quickly rounded up with others and sent to a transit camp outside of Lyon. A guard revealed that they were transferred to a camp in Poland.
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Being a parent is the hardest, least thankful job ever created! As a mom, I question everything I do for, and with, my kids and I constantly check with my support group (other moms of kids similar ages) to see how they are handling the issues we all face. We don't have kids and then plan to screw them up! We all make decisions every day that affect our kid's life and we want that to be the best decision.
As a beef producer, I get mad at people who listen to the crazy claims about beef and choose not to eat it because it has been implicated in some study to cause a frightening illness. But it isn't fair to be mad at mothers just trying to do the right thing for their families; or mad at teenagers just trying to be environmentally conscious; or even mad at businessmen trying to make a buck! I am doing the exact same thing--I am a working mom who wants to do the best I can in raising my family and protecting our future.
Those moms who are afraid to feed their kids a hamburger are actually very much like me. We both go to work--I put on leather work boots, while they may wear pumps. We both send our kids to school--mine will graduate with 15 other kids, while hers may have hundreds in their class. We both want to give our kids the best start in life and protect the Earth at the same time!
I have chosen to raise my five teenagers on a cattle ranch--not because that is my only option, but because it is a wonderful way of life. I admit, it is not for everyone. The long days in the heat making hay for the cattle to eat all winter; and the cold winter days feeding the cattle who depend on me for feed and shelter, make for a very difficult lifestyle. But it instills responsibility and a work ethic that can't be beat!
But what we all have in common is that we are doing our best. I know that when I hear an announcement of a new study that implicates plastic bottles in an upsurge of cancer, I am tempted to never buy plastic again. Likewise, when another mom hears that choosing not to eat meat one day a week can reduce global warming, she may choose to avoid meat on Mondays. All I ask is that parents not rely on the media for their nutritional information. The internet is a curse--and a salvation. The amount of propaganda readily available on the internet is overwhelming. If you choose to only eat organic green beans, you can find a multitude of websites that will support that choice, but by researching a bit deeper and looking for studies on organic vegetables and more, you can find the complete opposite viewpoint with a similar amount of substantiation!
So what's a parent to do? My suggestion: use common sense. For the most part, the people encouraging consumers to cut out specific food categories from their diet are special interest groups. They are not the mainstream. The government, through the new food pyramid, encourages eating from all food groups, in BALANCE! Continue to do your internet research, but notice the source of the data. Are the studies performed with large numbers, and are the results repeatable? Was the scientist involved really a scientist or just a self-proclaimed specialist. When your friend tells you a new rumor about a certain food causing some disaster, don't immediately believe it until you have found proof yourself.
I do feed my children lots of beef every day and we drink regular plastic-gallon milk by the 6-gallon packs! My kids are all at healthy weights, maintain a very active lifestyle, and are higher than average intelligence, as proven by their standardized test scores and continued good grades. My kids work hard physically on the ranch weekly, play school sports throughout the school year and do hang out at the computer and tv on occasion. They are normal, healthy, strong teenagers and I am very proud of them! I'm sure I've screwed them up in some way (each mother knows this) but I am confident that I have provided them a healthy diet throughout their growing years that should serve them as a foundation as they grow.
In short, I totally understand the guilt of a mother--we worry about every decision that we make for our kids. But don't let others make those decisions for you. Use common sense and feed your kids what will help them grow up to be strong, healthy, intelligent adults. Then, don't stress about it! Mothers have enough to worry about!
What a gorgeous family Debbie! I love the two pictures showing how much they've grown. You're creating your legacy - your kids will forever be grateful for the opportunities you're blessing them with.
You probably won't remember me but... Anyway in your 2009 family picture I can't believe how much your one daughter looks like you and the other looks like your sister, Amy when she was in high school. I don't know if you see the likeness but I do.
OMIGOSH...just looked at my senior yearbook! NOW I have you figured out! We are pictured together on page 35 in the FFA club pic!! WOW!
I don't know if you can help me. I'm 31 and we live on a cattle/horse ranch in South Carolina. My husband starts horses and we do some ranch roping events with our cattle. We are considering having our first baby. How did you do it with a ranch? What did you do when it was 29 degrees outside with a baby and you needed to clean stalls and be outside? My husband and I need to work together to get everything done so I can't just say "I'll stay inside with a baby." Did you just wrap them up in layers and go on outside? Can you function as a mother and still run a ranch? We really want to have a baby, but is this impossible?
Heather: Bless you! I totally understand the quandry you are in...we had it too when we decided to have kids, as I am the daily labor on the ranch, and my husband works in town. All I can say is, you do what you have to do! We used many options from trading child care with a neighbor in a similar situation, to using a neighbor lady for daycare a day or two a week...and just plain hiring help sometimes when it was too dang cold or wet or whatever for the baby to be out! But, on days that the weather is good, babies went with me in the truck all day to check pastures, feed cows,or deliver bulls. They can ride in a baby seat in the tractor while I swath, rake or bale hay (as long as you have a cab) and they can also ride along in a backpack for most farm chores.


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Q: How do i modify the text content within a specified set of nodes using XSL? I have a list of node ids. I want to append "-Selected" to all the text nodes within the given set of node ids. Please let me know how we can achieve the same using XSL?
Input:
<node1 id="a">
    <node2 id="b">
        <node3 id="c">Text node0</node3>
        <node4 id="d">
            <node5 id="e">Text node1</node5>
            <node6 id="f">Text node2</node6>
        </node4>
    </node2>
    <node7 id="g">Text node3
        <node8 id="h" align="center">Text node4</node8>
        <node9 id="i">Text node5</node9>
    </node7>
    <node10 id="j">Text node6
    </node10>
         <node11 id="h">Text node7
    </node11>
</node1>

Input Param: List of node ids
<nodes>
    <node>b</node>
    <node>g</node>
    <node>h</node>
</nodes>

If the input param has node 'a' then i need all the text nodes to be appended with selected.
Expected output:
<node1 id="a">
<node2 id="b">
    <node3 id="c">Text node0 - Selected<node3/>
    <node4 id="d">
        <node5 id="e">Text node1 - Selected</node5>
        <node6 id="f">Text node2 - Selected</node6>
    </node4>
</node2>
<node7 id="g">Text node3 - Selected
    <node8 id="h" align="center">Text node4 - Selected</node8>
    <node9 id="i">Text node5 - Selected</node9>
</node7>
<node10 id="j">Text node6
</node10>
 <node11 id="h">Text node7 - Selected
</node11>
 </node1>

A: This transformation:
<xsl:stylesheet version="2.0"
 xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform"
 >
 <xsl:output omit-xml-declaration="yes" indent="yes"/>

 <xsl:strip-space elements="*"/>

 <xsl:param name="pNodes">
    <nodes>
        <node>b</node>
        <node>g</node>
        <node>h</node>
    </nodes>
 </xsl:param>

 <xsl:template match="node()|@*">
  <xsl:copy>
   <xsl:apply-templates select="node()|@*"/>
  </xsl:copy>
 </xsl:template>

 <xsl:template match="*[@id = $pNodes/*/*]//text()">
   <xsl:value-of select="concat(., ' Selected')"/>
 </xsl:template>
</xsl:stylesheet>

when applied on the provided XML Document, produces the wanted, correct result.

A: This XSLT 2.0 stylesheet:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<xsl:stylesheet version="2.0"
    xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform">

    <xsl:param name="pNodes">
        <nodes>
            <node>b</node>
            <node>g</node>
            <node>h</node>
        </nodes>
    </xsl:param>

    <xsl:template match="text()" >
        <xsl:value-of select="." />
        <xsl:if test="ancestor::*[@id = $pNodes/*/*] and normalize-space()!=''">
            <xsl:text>  - Selected</xsl:text>
        </xsl:if>
    </xsl:template>

   <xsl:template match="@* | * | comment() | processing-instruction()">
       <xsl:copy>
           <xsl:apply-templates select="@* | node()" />
       </xsl:copy>
   </xsl:template>

</xsl:stylesheet>

Uses a modified identity transform.  The template match on text() has an if statement that evaluates whether the text node is a descendant of an element with an @id who's value matches one of the specified nodes, and that the text node is not all whitespace(you can adjust that as necessary, but otherwise).  If it meets those criteria, it outputs " - selected".
Applied to the sample input it produces this output:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><node1 id="a">
    <node2 id="b">
        <node3 id="c"/>
        <node4 id="d">
            <node5 id="e">Text node1  - Selected</node5>
            <node6 id="f">Text node2  - Selected</node6>
        </node4>
    </node2>
    <node7 id="g">Text node3
          - Selected<node8 id="h" align="center">Text node4  - Selected</node8>
        <node9 id="i">Text node5  - Selected</node9>
    </node7>
    <node10 id="j">Text node6
    </node10>
    <node11 id="h">Text node7
      - Selected</node11>
</node1>


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Back playing in the top league again after a year in J2, Omiya Ardija opened the season with a match against FC Tokyo, who finished in fourth place last season. Omiya struggled as FC Tokyo took possession of the ball throughout the match. Finally, in the 69th minute, newcomer Yuzo Iwakami (MF) scored the opening goal. Omiya defended the one-goal lead and snatched a victory from FC Tokyo. On March 5 Omiya played their first home game at NACK5 Stadium and their opponent was Kashiwa Reysol. Dragan Mrdja scored 9 minutes into the game and doubled the score in the 15th minute. Omiya silenced Kashiwa 2-0, pleasing the supporters with two consecutive victories. Leading the J1 League after two matches, Omiya went up against Gamba Osaka in Match 3 played on March 11. Gamba took a 2-point lead but Omiya couldn't find the back of the goal net. A goal by MF Akihiro Ienaga during the second half additional time wasn't enough to overturn the result, and Omiya lost 1-2.
The 2016 Kanto Youth (U-15) Football League kicked off on March 6, and Omiya's junior youth team went up against Yokohama F・Marinos Junior Youth Oppama in the season opener, finishing with a 1-1 draw. In Match 2, Omiya defeated Kashiwa Reysol U-15 in a 2-0 shut-out.
Masaya Shibayama, a member of the junior youth team, was selected to take part in the "JFA Elite Programme U-13 Training Camp," which was organized in Osaka from March 18 to 22.
The junior team participated in the "10th Saitama Prefecture Class 4 Rookie Championship, Central Tournament" and defeated Konan Minami SS 2-0 in the semifinals. Losing to Regista FC 0-4 in the final, Omiya finished as the runner-up.
The Omiya Ardija Soccer School is accepting new members in the elementary school age group for the 2016 year that starts in April. The school is inviting children in first through sixth grade to sign up using the registration form which can be accessed through the club's official website. There is limited room and once the applications reach the capacity, applicants will be put on a waiting list. Don't forget to sign up soon!
On February 27, the day the 2016 J1 League kicked off and prior to the Omiya versus FC Tokyo season opener, a friendly match was played between first-grade soccer school members of Omiya Ardija and FC Tokyo. 43 soccer school members from Omiya took part in the match.
Saitama City's Committee to Promote a Footballing Community installed a carving of a foot relief of MF Akihiro Ienaga in front of the main entrance of the Takashimaya Department Store Omiya Branch. A special event to reveal the foot relief took place on March 5. 1,000 commemorative clear files were distributed to those attending the ceremony, and after 30 minutes every single souvenir was given away.
Omiya's club mascot Ardy and Miya took part in an entertainment event called "J.League Comedian Night Vol. 13" held on March 8 at Asagaya Loft A and received many laughs and applauses.
This March counts five years since the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. During Match 2 (vs. Kashiwa Reysol) and Match 4 (vs. Sanfrecce Hiroshima), as well as during the first group stage match (vs. Nagoya Grampus) of the Yamazaki Nabisco Cup, Omiya Ardija organized a fund-raiser in support of the redevelopment efforts.


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GOP Argues DOMA "Rational Way To Save Federal Dollars" While House Democrats File Legal Brief To Overturn DOMA
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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of San Francisco and 131 fellow Democrats have filed a friend-of-the-court brief in a federal appeals court Tuesday to overturn DOMA, the 1996 law that denies federal benefits to same-sex spouses, saying it is discriminatory and serves no legitimate purpose.
"A driving force behind this law was the desire to disapprove of and disadvantage gay and lesbian couples," Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of San Francisco and 131 fellow Democrats said in a brief filed with the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco.
The Democrats' filing Tuesday came in response to an appeal by House Republican leaders, who hired lawyers to defend DOMA after President Obama withdrew his administration's support of the law in the case of Golinski v. Office of Personnel Management, in which DOMA was found unconstitutional.
In a filing last month, the Republican lawyers told the Ninth Circuit that withholding federal benefits from same-sex couples was a rational way to save federal dollars, encourage responsible child-rearing and leave the volatile marriage issue to the states
The 30-page brief makes the case against Section 3 of DOMA, which prohibits federal recognition of same-sex marriage, in several ways, emphasizing that BLAG (led by John Boehner) doesn't speak for the entirety of the U.S. House, that DOMA warrants heightened scrutiny because Congress has a history of targeting gay and lesbian Americans with discriminatory laws, and that DOMA is unconstitutional because Congress hastily passed it in 1996 for political reasons and because the law undercuts Congress' interest in protecting families and respecting state sovereignty.
Now that the tide of public opinion is turning on same sex marriage and the religious arguments are beginning to wain. We are seeing a new strategy emerge from the GOP and the Right Wing of cost related aruments against DOMA. A move that this site has predicted for years. Hopefully some have paid attention and are ready for this new plan of attack.
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How an electricity provider handles Billing and Account Management is one of the most important categories for determining how happy a customer will have been with their service. Is Auto Pay available and easy to sign up for? Can you easily pay bills online? Are there regular emails showing usage and account statistics? This category shows how customers felt about their Billing and Account Management according to the reviews they submitted. Georgia Natural Gas ® is reviewed 7th among all of our providers with an average score of 1.94 out of 5.00. The average billing & acct mgmt review is 2.40 out of 5.00.
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Georgia Natural Gas ® is reviewed 8th among all of our providers with an average score of 1.76 out of 5.00. The average likely to recommend review is 2.44 out of 5.00.
Recent Good Review from Gerry Martin
Just starting
GNG was quick and efficient getting me set up. I haven't needed to use gas yet, but I feel ready for winter when the time comes.
— Gerry Martin from Macon, GA on June 29th, 2022
We wanted to thank you again for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience with our company. We appreciate your business!
— Georgia Natural Gas ®
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19 Customer Reviews Written Overall
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Great representatives!
I had to call in to transfer service and had some issues but the phone respresentative, Lisa, was very knowledgeable and happy to help, as were other representatives I talked to. I ended up not needing the service but the experience was positive and if it's ever needed, I know where to go.
— SH from Atlanta, GA on April 28th, 2022
We wanted to thank you again for providing your feedback with our company. We appreciate your business!
On line gas service order
The process to switch to a new gas service provider was easy and convenient.
— Osher from Roswell, GA on April 23rd, 2022
Great, Hassle-Free Experience
Sign-up was easy and the gentleman who came out to turn on the gas at our house was on time, very courteous, and thoroughly checked to make sure all of the gas appliances /units were working properly. I could not have been more satisfied.
— Tim - New To Area from Augusta, GA on November 3rd, 2021
We're happy to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Welcome to GNG! We appreciate your business!
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— Judy McMurrain from Stapleton, GA on July 19th, 2021
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No problems at this time
— James Abbott from Barnesville, GA on July 3rd, 2021
Great service and low prices
— SR from Stone Mountain, GA on May 11th, 2021
I have gotten expert service and all questions answered.
— EJ from Jonesboro, GA on March 29th, 2021
We are very happy to hear about your positive experience with us! Thank you for your business.
Great so far.
I have been a customer for about a month and a half. All my dealings with Georgia Natural Gas ® have been a positive experience and I can only hope the rest of my contract goes as smoothly and professionally as the first six weeks.
— Tom T from Augusta, GA on March 13th, 2021
My agent was very helpful !!
— Great Agent ! from Stone Mountain, GA on March 9th, 2021
It is great
— Richard Hightower from Rome, GA on February 19th, 2021
GNG Great
My experience with GNG has been excellent. Communications were accomplished via email and that made the process easy!
— DeHo from Decatur, GA on April 16th, 2022
Haven't had much experience yet with the GNG but so far so good.
— Customer52 from Dallas, GA on April 6th, 2022
Me and GNG
— Dan Phillips from Graysville, GA on March 22nd, 2022
We wanted to thank you again for providing feedback on your recent experience with our company. We appreciate your business!
As expected. Professional.
I didn't speak to anyone. Everything was online.
— Janet Hall from Rome, GA on November 14th, 2021
We're sorry to hear that you haven't had the best experience with us recently. We'd be happy to help. Please contact us at your earliest convenience at customerservice@gng.com so that we can assist.
I started gas service in May, and so far so good.
— Mrs. Crumpler from Stone Mountain, GA on July 10th, 2021
The customer service was awesome and he was very helpful
— Dorothy from Norcross, GA on May 13th, 2021
This has been a very good experience so far.
— Transferred Customer from Loganville, GA on October 19th, 2020
Decent service
Rates are competitive and there is often a $25 discount when you renew but not always.
— Fisher from Tucker, GA on January 5th, 2020
Georgia Natural Gas ®
As a first time renter, getting my gas set up through Georgia Natural Gas ® was quick and easy. Although I cannot really speak on the pricing since I have nothing to compare it to, they have been very easy to work with and my bills come in at an affordable rate each month. Overall, I would recommend them to anyone looking for a gas provider.
— Georgia Natural Gas ® - Convenient And Kind from Alpharetta, GA on March 22nd, 2017
Not so happy
Checking the prices and signing up was easy. They came out very quickly to switch the service on. However I have 2 points I would like to mention:
1) my first month billing cycle was 3 days only. The gas for 3 days cost me $3, and the 'monthly charge' was $8.99 - that's a bit of a piss take because they most probably charged the previous tenant in this house the same $8.99 for the partial month, so basically they got the monthly charges twice.
2) when I was searching for a gas provider, they had the prices displayed, however they never mentioned that switching on the service costs $60, which was added to my second bill - not even the first one.
Other than these they're OK.
— Not So Happy Client from Douglasville, GA on May 11th, 2022
We're sorry to hear that you haven't had the best experience with us recently. If you please would send us your contact information and account number to customerservice@gng.com. Please reference GA Gas Savings attention Consumer Relations in the subject line.
My first bill
I switched to Georgia Natural because of the promotion, even with your monthly service charge was $1.00 more. However, what I couldn't & still don't understand, why my charges for one day of service was $74.16. I still would like an answer.
— Emma J. Fountain from Atlanta, GA on March 17th, 2022
We wanted to thank you again for taking the time to speak with us today about your account. Please feel free to reach out to us if you need anything else. We appreciate your business!
The only green-ish option
I picked this provider because it's the only one with any kind of "green"/carbon-reducing option. Their "Greener Life" program only offsets usage emissions (not production or distribution), and does so mostly by capturing landfill gas (which doubles as developing a new fuel source for which the program still won't offset production emissions), plus a little bit of "improved forest management". That's nowhere near making my gas use carbon negative, but it's the only reduction available so I'll take it. The process of switching providers had some weirdness where I set up my online account password and whatnot shortly after ordering the switch but couldn't actually log in until after they issued my first bill well after the switch date. That had me worried that something wasn't right, but really it was just that I couldn't see anything 'cause I couldn't log in. Since the switch everything has gone smoothly.
— Shad Sterling from on July 7th, 2021
Prices are higher than competitors
Prices are higher and autopay and account management is really poor
— Rhanna from Acworth, GA on April 8th, 2021
Too early to tell??
It too early to answer questions you ask. I haven't received my first billing from GA Natural Gas
— WER from Marietta, GA on March 27th, 2021
Too soon to tell. Haven't paid first bill yet.
— Willie Ransom from Milledgeville, GA on January 19th, 2021
GNG during COVID19
Why is Georgia Natural Gas ® disconnecting people at this time and charging additional deposits to reconnect gas for those who can barely pay the bill. This is not helping hard working citizens who are trying their best to stay afloat during a Global crisis that is not their fault. Im am shocked and appalled as well very disappointed with GNG to find this out when it recently happen to me. I am left in a bad financial position now but will be able to find a way to adjust and recover. But for those who simply do not have the money to pay the bill in the first place due to COVID circumstances and will also be required to pay a hefty deposit fee ($150.00) + $60 reconnection fee along with the full past due and current charge well that is really unreasonable and contributes to the problems that have been exposed in 2020 in regards to the United States of America and the treatment of it's American citizens.
— Disappointed from Atlanta, GA on December 10th, 2020
Good afternoon. We are concerned about your negative experience. Please email us at customerservice@gng.com with the GGS Case# 5956666 in the subject line. Please provide your contact information so we can reach out to you to discuss the situation.
Great Customer Service, Horrible Rates
After being with GNG for over 2 years, I can say that I'm ready for another provider. Customer service is excellent! Agents have nice tones, are problem solvers, and easily accessible. However, GNG's rates are atrocious. Their promotional offers are average, but must be found through utility company referrals. After the initial offer, be ready to pay at least a $1 rate.
— Star from Atlanta on January 5th, 2017
I feel that my gas bill is extremely high considering I'm not at home most of the day (work 8 hours a day) . My gas bill should not be so much (300.00). There is no one else at home and I find it to be unfair.
— Jacqueline L. Wade from Decatur on December 20th, 2016
I would highly recommend Georgia Natural Gas ® to any of my family and friends. They have acceptable payment plans, im always satisfied with my bill. And to top it off they have great customer service.
— MLR from Atlanta on November 11th, 2016
Signed up but account not transferred to GNG
Signed up for a promo rate and account was accepted. To date it has not been transferred (three months?). Is this a Georgia Natural Gas ® problem or an AGL issue?
— Frank L from Marietta, GA on April 25th, 2022
Mary Hoggins
Was not told about $60 fee! Bill for gas usage sooo much higher than my previous company
— Mary Higgins from Dawsonville, GA on March 18th, 2022
Georgia Natural Gas ® accepts NO accountability for their mistakes or actions
I was a customer of GNG for over a decade - always renewing my therm contract the month before expiration - the rate was alwqays .49 - .55 per therm range.
I called last fall and renewed as I always have - then noticed several months later that I was billed at $1.89 to $1.99 per therm.
When I called and (finally) got someone to taslk about it, they stated thet THEIR records didn't reflect my call or renewal, even though I have all the notes of the call.
GNG did not accept any accountability for their rep's mistake in not registering / binding my renewal.
Now they've billed me over $700 for 2 months of gas service at almost $2.00 per therm.
I suggest you go to Constellation or one of the other providers. GNG has apparently accepts nor requires accountability for their personnel. The onus is on YOU the customer to monitor and provide proof of what their people do.
BTW - I asked to speak to a Supervisor- held for over 20 minutes only to be told the same thing - no record of your call so nothing I can do for you.
— GNG Denies Accountability - Find Another Provider from Suwanee, GA on March 9th, 2022
ZERO Customer Service
Like others, we signed up with GNG when they had the best fixed rate for our needs. Now that our contract is up, we started researching new rates and found a lower rate with a competitor. Since we were already customers with GNG, I decided to call them and see if they could match or beat that rate. After going through their automated selections, I was immediately connected to their switchboard operator and she connected me to the "Appropriate Department". The first time I was on hold for over 2 hours. Thinking maybe I got lost in the system, I hung up and went through the same process again...this time for an hour and still no pickup. It's amazing that the switchboard picks up within seconds, but after that, nothing. I sent a message through their website about cancelling service and still don't know if its actually cancelled.
— RDW from Acworth, GA on March 4th, 2022
Disillusioned
It was hard enough shopping for a six month plan, we as seniors could afford. When I found GNG, online, it was hard to get a decent rate for six months. Then we are being charged a high service charge. I called to see if it could be lowered. I was bluntly told that we're charged according to our credit. We have good credit. We're just on a fixed income.
— Vidette Brown from Macon, GA on November 10th, 2021
We appreciate you providing feedback on your experience with our company. We have attempted to contact you by phone and email listed in your review. Please contact us at your earliest convenience to discuss your review.
Terrible Customer Service
Due to a move had to call GNG 2 times had to hold for an hour each time and then more time to resolve issue which did not get resolved. Calling back today and have had to hold 25 minutes so far. I call this terrible customer service. Sounds like they need to hire more employees.
— GNG from Mcdonough, GA on November 1st, 2021
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Being Charged LATE FEE On Auto Pay
I am being charged Late Fee and I am on AUTO PAY. Look at your GNG Bill and make sure your not being charged this. I cannot get through to customer service this is a problem
— Jordan from Smyrna, GA on August 31st, 2021
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JUST DONT
I had Georgia Gas to be set up and on for August 20th because I moved in my apartment on the Saturday the 21st (Day 1 without hot water). We got here hopeful and excited because we moved here from out of state. however after being sweaty from the move we went to take a shower and realized our gas was never turned on. by the time we realized it was too late to call, and they were closed on Sunday the 22nd (Day 2 without hot water). So come Monday August 23rd (Day 3 without hot water) I called first thing in the morning for Georgia gas to tell me that it was on and working. which was weird because it definitely wasnt. no stove, no hot water, no fireplace. so they told me to call maintenance at my apartment to get it handled because it was a problem on their end. so I did, called maintenance for them to come out and tell me that gas wasnt on and that the meter in fact was locked so there was no way it could be on. So I called Tuesday (Day 4 without hot water) for them to give me the run around again. At this point im frustrated WHY CANT YOU JUST SEND A TECHNICIAN???? I cant cook a proper meal or take a proper shower. So on Wednesday (Day 5 without hot water) we called again to get the situation handled I called 4 separate times after waiting 20 mins each time to get ahold of someone and finally my husband asked to speak to a manager. and then and only then did they send a technician to the apartment who in fact told us that the gas was OFF the entire time. im just confused as to why the multiple people I talked to said it was on. and am I being charged for the usage they claimed that we used. anyways I would definitely not recommend georgia gas if you want an honest reputable company GO ELSEWHERE.
— Jazmyn Dove from Roswell, GA on August 25th, 2021
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Extremely Long Hold Time for Customer Service
This year I've called many times on different days, at different times, and the results have been the same. Other than 1 lucky time when I got connected to a customer agent and spoke to her half way, then the line was conveniently disconnected before she
— Kim C. from Norcross, GA on August 19th, 2021
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NO CALL BACK, AWFUL AUTOMATED SYSTEM
Took me 3 days to reach a representative and once I did, after being a LONG TIME GNG CUSTOMER,I wasnt given the customer service I deserved. VERY UNHAPPY with my new 12mo price plan. My advice, Shop around for another gas provider!!!
— Suzy from Duluth, GA on August 13th, 2021
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Not disabled friendly
I am disabled and am unable to qualify for a fixed rate or guaranteed bill plan due to poor credit. In 2016 I was injured and unable to work. It took until 2019 for disability to be approved. From August 2019 I was basically homeless constantly moving until finally securing a place to live in April 2022. Credit reports do not show this kind of information only the credit trouble that accrued. Unfortunately, Georgia Natural Gas company is not disabled-friendly and does NOT have any plans for individuals on disability with past hardships.
— DM from Decatur, GA on September 29th, 2022
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Over the past 5 years I have switched Natural Gas Providers 4 or 5 times. The only time there was a problem was with GNG. They require a site visit which is totally ludicrous. The customer service representatives are nice, but they are absolutely clueless. Each of the 5 times I called I got a different answer. Please note I have had to call five (5) times. I have yet to receive a bill from GNG. I have had to set up an online account twice. My account number has been changed. I have had to set up paperless billing twice. I have had to set up auto pay twice. I am supposed to get a $30 credit for all the problems. Needless to say, I am not holding my breath. I know what rate I signed up for, but I have no idea what rate I will pay. I wish I had selected a different provider.
— L Pou from Chickamauga, GA on September 28th, 2022
We're sorry to hear that you haven't had the best experience with us recently. If you please would send us your contact information and account number to customerservice@gng.com so that we can assist.. Please reference GA Gas Savings attention Consumer Relations in the subject line.
Terrible company
This gas company is terrible at communication. They turned my gas off with no notice and when I called they lied and told me theyd called me on multiple dates, sent me mail, and emailed me which is interesting because all of those things should have records and there were none. when it came to getting my gas back on I had to wait on the phone for over and hour only to find out I would have to wait 5 days before getting my service back. All while making payments.
— Anna from Atlanta, GA on September 19th, 2022
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Terrible customer service representatives
This is the worst experience that I have ever gotten! And I dont know if this review is going to make any difference but I set up service, they pulled my credit, assigned me a date and told me I could call for earlier date, when I called they changed the date and lied about it! What a shame. I now regret why I even called. There reps are rude and very inconsiderate.
— Inconsiderate Liars! from Lawrenceville, GA on July 13th, 2022
Poor, unfriendly customer service
Poor, unfriendly customer service. Long wait time for rep. Rep sounds real dull and unfriendly!!! Doesnt understand what it is that I am saying and explaining about bill.
— Eric Naji from Marietta, GA on July 6th, 2022
Plan design, billing, and customer service flaws
For the past two years I have signed up for the 6 month guarantee bill. Both times I have been charged a $150 cancellation fee even though they tell me to cancel it when winter is over and say I wont be charged. This is the 2nd year I have had to call them and talk to someone, be put on hold for 15 minutes, then talk some more to get the $150 refunded. I will not use them a 3rd year.
— Parks from Ringgold, GA on June 24th, 2022
Bait and switch
I switched from a competitor to get a 12 month contract at .549 per therm along with a $ 100 promotion gift. when lengthy contract comes in price is .695 with a discount of .15 for good credit. your website, promotion brochure or your your happy sales department. all contact with your company calls very handled very customer unfriendly. I would not renew a contract with your company if you were .15 per therm less than a competitor. $100 promotion not honored!
— Gary C Harden from Atlanta, GA on May 1st, 2022
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Horrible company
Been trying for weeks to have my gas cut off. They make appointments then do not show up. Then I get told they can show up anytime up til midnight . I worked my schedule around for the day they told me they would be there. They are very rude and very poor customer service skills
— George Schefferine from Stockbridge, GA on April 30th, 2022
Today the kicker was when I had to renew my fixed gas contracts with Georgia Natural Gas ® for my home and business because the 12 month fixed contracts end 5/31/22 with Georgia Natural Gas ®. I called today because they sent me a notice ( several times at the start of April and every day this week) stating its time to RENEW for the next 12 months. Not only did the rate increase 25% more, but they are starting my new rate today not after 5/31/22 when the old contract ends. Then after i confirmed the contract and its changes, I was told the fee is effective immediatley AND there's an EARLY TERMINATION FEE of $100 per account for changing contracts. The first person told me if she wrote a note they MAY waive the fee. She also said she was going to send me emails for both confirming our conversation. I was also told at 1:00pm she was sending those emails to me. Of course 5 hours later, no email. I called back at 545 pm and I was told by yet a different agent, that it is the policy of Georgia Natural Gas ® to charge the termination fees and raise the rate on the day you renew the contract, and not on the day the old contract ends. I asked was I supposed to wait until the June 1 after it expired to renew? Why did you send me emails daily? Why did you not tell me this before I accepted a new contract and you dropped the 2 others?? Then i would have had to wait to change from the variable rate which is > 35% more than I already pay per therm. It takes hours to get them onthe phone and do this and i guess they expect us not to work and take our time off to do this!! NOPE they take $$ and DO NOT CARE!! And now I'm locked into 24 months more or Ill have to pay $200 per account to change it!! OMG!!!!!
#corporategreed #overthis #greedy
— Mad As Hell In GA from Athens, GA on April 28th, 2022
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Mistakes so far
I did not receive $100 off my first bill as promised when I switched from Gas South to GNG. The bill is way too high for a senior on fixed income.
— KAYE KLAPPER from Smyrna, GA on April 12th, 2022
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More bodies discovered at Irish mass grave in Duffy's Cut
The bodies of 57 Irish immigrants who were left for dead in an unmarked mass grave outside Philadelphia may fina...
Kelly Fincham and Lauren Carroll
The memorial plaque which was put up in 2004
The bodies of 57 Irish immigrants who were left for dead in an unmarked mass grave outside Philadelphia may finally be buried in Ireland.
"We hope to find every piece of these men's history, recover it and return them home," said Lutheran pastor Frank Watson working on the mass grave known as Duffy's Cut.
Watson has been working with his brother William and a team of archeologists at Duffy's Cut in Malvern, PA, to try and discover what happened to the men in 1832.
Video / Christy Moore sings 'Duffy's Cut' / Click here
Video / Irish Ambassador visits 'Duffy's Cut' / Click here
The Watsons first found the remains of a man they believe to be John Ruddy in March. And just last week, they found the remains of two more bodies at the site, and the findings are ominous.
"We can tell they dumped the bodies," said Watson, "the men were buried hastily, their bodies weren't treated with respect."
Speaking to IrishCentral.com, Frank Watson said: "We found the second and third man buried with intact upper leg bone...it's an amazing find."
"We found the men buried, but oriented different in the grave. A typical burial has the head facing west and the feet facing east, the other body was the head facing east and the body facing west. From this we can tell they dumped the bodies."
"We've found the remains of the three bodies with traces of clothing and buckles from belts and shoes.
"This is telling us that men were buried hastily. The bodies weren't treated with respect."
The three immigrants were part of a group, many in their late teens and early 20s, who came from counties Derry, Tyrone and Donegal.
They fled Ireland on board the John Stamp ship from Derry in April 1832 to seek work building the railways in Philadelphia.
Working on the railroads was backbreaking toil in 1832. There was no heavy machinery to lift the steel rails, the wooden sleepers or the ballast bed underneath the tracks. The workers had to lay every foot of track by hand.
And the railroads had to be built quickly. America was in a hurry to expand, so the railroads imported shiploads of cheap labor from Ireland where men were desperate to work at anything. And work they did, from dawn to dusk, in boiling sun or freezing snow.
The John Stamp passengers, who were hired by an Irish contractor called Philip Duffy, never made it to the work force.
By August they were dead. All 57 died within six weeks of arriving in Pennsylvania.
Now, Watson, along with with his brother Dr. Bill Watson and their team of archeologists and historians, hope to finally discover what happened to the men.
Was it cholera? Or were the men murdered near mile 59, which would later come to be known as Duffy's Cut?
Cholera was much feared in the 19th century as it spread like wildfire among the slums and tenements of the immigrant workforce.
But one thing is certain, they were left to die on their own.
In 1832, the Irish were despised for their religion and also because the Protestant Philadelphians believed that the Irish were just not "as human" as the Germans, English, Jews and Welsh people who had settled there.
They were only good for doing work that no respectable "white man" would do.
During the summer of 1832, almost 1,000 people died in Philadelphia from cholera, which in those days had a death rate of about 30 per cent.
The little group of Irish immigrants would see a death toll of 100 per cent.
That statistic alone has given rise to concern that the men were killed by.
Within two years of the tragedy, locals avoided the area and one man was recorded as saying that he could see "the dead Irishmen dancing on their grave."
The Watsons have been carrying out their real-life detective work since 2000 when they inherited a package of papers from their grandfather who worked on the railroad. The papers told how the railroad censored all information about the deaths.
The Watsons started off small but their efforts have won international support.
They discovered the first human remains in 2009 and are now close to uncovering the entire grave.
Indeed, Bill Watson believes that their most recent finding is like "a portal for a mass grave."
Although it remains to be seen whether they can establish the cause of death.
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Miranda Jarrett
A pseudonym used by Susan Holloway Scott
Susan Holloway Scott's first book was written under the pen name of Miranda Jarrett. That book, a historical romance set during the American Revolution called Steal the Stars, was published in 1992 by Harlequin Books, and Susan's new career was on its way. As Miranda Jarrett, she has written more than thirty bestselling historical romances for Harlequin and for Pocket Books.
With over three and half million books in print, Miranda's award-winning books are read in eleven languages and in sixteen foreign countries around the world. She has been a frequent speaker at writers' conferences, and she has served on the executive board of Romance Writers of America.
Sparhawks
1. Columbine (1992)
2. Spindrift (1993)
3. Mariah's Prize (1994)
4. Desire My Love (1994)
5. Sparhawk's Lady (1995)
6. The Sparhawk Bride (1995)
7. Sparhawk's Angel (1996)
8. Gift of the Heart (1996)
9. The Secrets of Catie Hazard (1997)
Fairbournes of Cape Cod
1. The Captain's Bride (1997)
2. Cranberry Point (1998)
3. Wishing (1998)
4. Moonlight (1999)
5. Sunrise (2000)
6. Starlight (2000)
7. Star Bright (2000)
1. The Very Daring Duchess (2001)
2. The Very Comely Countess (2001)
Lordly Claremonts
The Silver Lord (2003)
The Golden Lord (2003)
Penny House Novel
1. Rake's Wager (2005)
2. The Lady's Hazard (2005)
3. The Duke's Gamble (2006)
Steal the Stars (1992)
Princess of Fortune (2004)
The Adventurous Bride (2006)
Seduction Of An English Beauty (2007)
The Duke's Governess Bride (2010)
Under the Boardwalk (1999) (with Geralyn Dawson, Linda Howard, Jillian Hunter and Mariah Stewart)
Reckless Hearts (2001) (with Heather Graham)
Gifts of the Season (2002) (with Anne Gracie and Lyn Stone)
April Moon (2004) (with Susan King and Merline Lovelace)
The Betrothal (2005) (with Terri Brisbin and Joanne Rock)
Christmas Wedding Belles (2007) (with Nicola Cornick and Margaret McPhee)
Regency Christmas Weddings (2008) (with Nicola Cornick and Margaret McPhee)
Sparhawk's Lady / Earl's Intended Wife (2009) (with Louise Allen)
Sparhawk Bride / Rogue's Seduction (2009) (with Georgina Devon)
Sparhawk's Angel / Proper Wife (2009) (with Julia Justiss)
Regency High Society Vol 2 (2010) (with Louise Allen and Sylvia Andrew)
Regency High Society Volume 4 (2010) (with Georgina Devon and Julia Justiss)
Harlequin Christmas Anthologies (with Anita Mills and Patricia Potter)
Christmas Rogues (omnibus) (1995)
Miranda Jarrett recommends
His Secret Duchess (1997)
Gayle Wilson
"A rare gem of a book."
The Enchantress (2000)
(Highland Treasure, book 2)
May McGoldrick
"No one captures the romance of the British Isles like May McGoldrick."
Samantha James
Jo Beverley
Mary Balogh
Gayle Callen
Liz Carlyle


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To establish and maintain trust with your LSP, there must be mutual understanding. In concrete terms, that means both parties must arrive at a clear agreement about the goals and challenges of the mandate, the services provided, the terms and conditions, and the expected deliverables. Here are some tips on how to foster mutual understanding and reasons why it helps you.
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"Four Projects to Open in August"
The Centre for Contemporary Photography opens four exhibits for their August/September program. Centre for Contemporary Photography, a publicly funded gallery which promotes photo-based art and its interconnections with wider art practices, life and ideas. Modus Operandi, a joint exhibition by Ryszard Dabek and Anne Kay, will be in Gallery 1. There are many paths circumnavigating the role of museology in cultural production; they provide ethnographic clues and leaking traces - Alex Rizkalla explores this in In A to Z of Health and Wealth, showing in Gallery 2. David Van Royen presents Him Self, a vision of manhood in Project Space. All the Three Letter Words in the English Language is a humorous digital work by Anthony Hunt being shown e-Media Gallery.
Modus Operandi is a joint exhibition by Ryszard Dabek and Anne Kay. Two distinct bodies of photographic work (26 bus stops & Beige and Brown Customs) have been brought together to generate a complex discourse of inter-relatedness and difference based on aesthetic, social, political and economic concerns. Anne Kay's Beige and Brown Customs (2001) were produced in Los Angeles, where the activity of photographing became a way of recording and processing what was different and new. Ryszard Dabek's 26 bus stops (1999/2002), were methodically photographed while travelling between the towns of Kosina and Solina in south east Poland, almost always from a moving vehicle.
Each series employs a documentary framework to deal with typologies of vehicles and modes of transport, a way of coming to terms with a place and its landscape; while the formal approaches employed in the two series of work are vastly different, each is borne of process.
See this exhibition online at www.ryszard.net Anne Kay acknowledges the generous support of the Samstag Program.
He's somewhere between twenty-five and thirty-something. He has reached MANHOOD. His rites of passage? Education, car ownership, the soul searching experience of travel.
But isn't manhood the everyday exercise of responsiblity?
As our lives grow older, spare time dissolves. There are never enough minutes in a day to achieve all that is required. We are engaged in a constant stream of tasks, doing maintenance on our work and lives.
So where does the masculine identity reside in today's culture? What tools can we use to measure masculinity?
A moment. A pause in his day. A non- action which lets him slip out of present necessity and rest in the sub-conscious. Him self, unadulterated.
Graduating in Fine Arts from RMIT in 1997, Anthony Hunt has since explored a wide variety of themes expressed through the media of sculpture, photography, digital media and installation. He has exhibited in group, solo and collaborative exhibitions at a number of galleries throughout Melbourne, including 1st Floor, Uplands and Gertrude contemporary art spaces where he was a studio artist between 1997-1999. Since that time, Anthony's practice has concentrated on incorporating computer-based work into his art practise. All the Three Letter Words in the English Language (2002)� is the latest example of this approach, combining sound and text to create a humorous digital work.


The West Wing's final episodes mirror the real presidential campaign so closely that even its writers admit it's 'creepy'. But will the finale be the same?
Shooting an animated film about the 1982 Lebanon war triggered memories that Israeli film-maker Ari Folman had long blotted out.
The Baltic states are erasing the memory of the Holocaust - and even prosecuting survivors. Where is our outrage?


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iKernel How come, me, a 16 year old student, was able to make a while loop work on first try when linux ambassador anshul gupta couldn't?


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